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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee OPENS This Weekend at The Cassidy Theatre
by The Cassidy Theatre via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*Students vie for the trophy in the hysterical musical * *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* *Performing at The Cassidy Theatre* *Performance Dates: *November 20th – December 6th, 2015 *Performance Times:* Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Students and Seniors Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless charm and humor. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul crushing, pout inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee *has music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, additional material by Jay Reiss. The show features direction by Mike Larochelle, musical direction by Michael Caraffi, and choreography by Brenda Larochelle. The energetic cast includes Caroline Atkinson, Will Crosby, Nicole DeAnna, Chelsea Falatic, Daryl Kelley, Tyler Martin, Chuck Peery III, Lou Petrucci, and Kristina Zielinski, Call the Box Office at (440) 842-4600 for tickets or more information. Don’t miss The Singing Angels in Concert on December 7th, and our upcoming 2016 season. Check out our website www.cassidytheatre.com for the upcoming 2016 season or to purchase tickets online. The Cassidy Theatre is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

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Audition notice for "SHAPE!" at Theatre 8:15
by Dawna Kornick via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*AUDITION NOTICE* "SHAPE!" Written by Bill Royce & Jim Volkert Directed by Jim Volkert CAST 5 Women/5 Men Chorus of 2 - 6 Ages: High School to 50 1 Male non-singing role age 50+ This show is a musical romp at "Pound-A-WEIGH" Fitness Center A lighthearted look at the lives of the people who meet there *AUDITIONS DEC 28,29, 2015 @ 7:15 - 9:00 PM* THEATRE 8:15 4740 MASSILLON RD GREEN, OH 44232 330-896-0339 www.theatre815.com PERFORMANCE DATES FEB. 19,20,26,27, 2016 @ 8:15 PM FEB. 21 @ 2:15PM

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Announcing AUDITIONS for Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES at The Cassidy Theatre
by The Cassidy Theatre via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*AUDITIONS – *The Cassidy Theatre for *Private Lives* By Noël Coward *Director: Tyson Douglas Rand* *Audition Dates: * *Sunday December 6, 7:00 PM* *Tuesday December 8, 7:00 PM* *CALLBACKS: Wednesday December 9th, 8:00 PM *by invitation ONLY* *OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary* Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available *Location: *The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Hts., OH 44130 (In the Greenbrier Commons, behind the Police Station) *Please prepare the following:* *Actors will read from the script Brief (60 seconds tops) prepared monologues welcome, but not required. *Bring a headshot and resume if available. *If you wish to audition but are not able to make it to the above dates, please contact the box office at #440-842-4600 to make alternate arrangements. *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. *Rehearsal period:* First read through and table work, two evenings TBD the week of December 12 through the 19th. Full rehearsals begin December 28th based on actor availability. *Show Dates for:** February 5th - 21st. Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 PM and Sundays @ 3:00 PM* Show Information: This charming comedy features Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel. They meet by chance, reignite the old spark and impulsively elope. After days of being reunited, they again find their fiery romance alternating between passions of love and anger. Their aggrieved spouses appear and a roundelay of affiliations ensues as the women first stick together, then apart, and new partnerships are formed. *CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: (**Please Note: ages are estimations.)* *Elyot Chase (30s/ 40s)-* a handsome, styish man. When the play begins, he is honeymooning at Deauville, France, with his second wife. Five years earlier, he had divorced Amanda, to whom he had been married for three tumultuous years, and then traveled around the world. When he sees Amanda again, he realizes that she is his true love. Together, they flee to Paris. Despite their bickering and fisticuffs, they remain reunited. Elyot, first performed by the playwright himself, represents the witty, irreverent, sophisticated Englishman that the playwright admired and saw himself as exemplifying. *Amanda Prynne (30s/ 40s)- *Elyot’s first wife, newly married to Victor Prynne. She, too, is honeymooning at Deauville as the play opens. She is the most vivacious character in the work. She is not only beautiful but also spirited, independent, and unconventional—a fit partner for Elyot. *Sibyl Chase (20s/ 30s)- *Elyot’s attractive, trophy bride. Conventional, unimaginative, and innocent, she is Amanda’s antithesis and suggests the playwright’s dim view of the “nice” English girl. She implies to Elyot that she will tailor life to suit his whims. *Victor Prynne (mid 20s/ 50s)- *a handsome man, less fashionable than Elyot. Stuffy and stodgy, he lacks a sense of humor. Like Sibyl, he is shocked by the elopement of Elyot and Amanda; when he and Sibyl catch up with the other couple, he chivalrously offers to divorce Amanda even though he deeply loves her. He wants to make over someone’s life and takes it upon himself to do so for his new wife. This drives her back into the arms of Elyot. Sibyl is his true soul mate, and their fierce quarreling at the end of the play, mirroring the battles between Amanda and Elyot, indicates that the conventional Victor will end up paired with her. *Louise (any)- *Amanda’s French-speaking (accent work will be required) maid. She makes a brief appearance in the third act. Her inability to speak English and her incomprehension of the bizarre occurrences in the apartment provide a number of laughs. The Cassidy Theatre is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. *If you have any questions, or concerns please contact the Cassidy Theatre Box Office at #440-842-4600. The Cassidy Theatre Box Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:30- 3:30.*

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Choreographer and Assistant Director needed for "SHAPE!" at Theatre 8:15
by Dawna Kornick via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

WANTED Choreographer and Assistant Director Theater 8:15 is looking for a Choreographer and an Assistant Director for the musical "SHAPE!" Auditions for the cast will be Dec. 28 & 29 @ 7:15 Production dates are Feb. 19, 20 & 21 and Feb. 26, 27, 2016 A small stipend is available. Please contact Theater 8:15 at 330-896-0339 or email info(a)theatre815.com for more information or to schedule an interview. Theatre 8:15 4740 Massillon Rd (Rt. 241) Green, OH 44232 www.theatre815.com

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This Saturday the Original Sugarplum Fairy Tea
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Don't miss our on this holiday tradition! Saturday, November 21…Annual “Sugarplum Tea” to benefit the City Ballet of Cleveland, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm at the Acacia Reservation across from Beachwood Mall. This event sold out last year and and only has a limited number seats remaining, so get your tickets today! Meet and great your beloved characters from The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker. Enjoy a bountiful dessert buffet with your special tea or hot chocolate.�Our photographer will be there to take your photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy or another Nutcracker favorite while you are invited to make your own crown, wand and ornament. Enjoy a special performance by the Sugarplum Fairy and other Nutcracker characters and a reading from The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker at 3:00pm. Raffle tickets will also be available for fantastic prizes including Spa certificates, dance baskets, sweet treats and more! Call to reserve tickets at 216-848-9088. www.cityballetofcleveland.org � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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THIS MOVIE FRIDAY AT THE MUCH TALKED ABOUT LORAIN PALACE THEATER
by Kurt Hernon via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*GREMLINS*The unconventional Christmas Classic "Gremlins"! Produced by Steven Spielberg who hand-picked B-movie Director Joe Dante to bring to life a most delicious and unexpected surprise - think of "A Christmas Carol" visited by Hitchcock's "The Birds". Imagine a berserk film editor splicing "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Invasion of the Body Snatchers". Think of any Muppet Movie run amok. Think of it as horror-comedy about cute little Christmas toy/pets who turn into murderous monsters wreaking havoc on a Norman Rockwellian town! Think kicking of the Holiday season at The Lorain Palace Theater with a little fun...and magic! This FRIDAY, November 20 Magician/Escape Artist Ron Price will be returning the Palace stage as well before the movie. Doors and Chandelier Bar open at 6PM! Ron Price performs at 6:30PM! "Gremlins" starts at 7PM! ALL for ONLY $5! Part of The Morning Journal "Holiday at Home" series

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Wolf Creek Players Present Christmas Belles
by Donna Rizor Longfellow via NEohioPAL 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Wolf Creek Players Present Christmas Belles by Jessie Jones,Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten November 19, 20, 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm November 22 @ 2:00 pm Tickets $13.00 Thursday and Sunday $15.00 Friday and Saturday General Admission — for reservations call 330-825-3814 Houston Hall, 3069 Houston Road, Norton, OH 44203 Directed by Joe Kernan Produced by Donna Longfellow Music by Tim Longfellow THE CAST Judy Villers, Donna Longfellow, Emily Conrad, Blake Miller, Kim Miller, Charlie Shook, Karen Rose, Denise Smith, Joe Klaus, Wyl Smith, Neva Gibson A church Christmas program spins hilariously our of control in the Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep, a reluctant Elvis inpersonator. The fueding sisters find a way to pull together in order to present a Christmas Program the citizens of Fayro, Texas will never forget. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world!

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Mrs. Claus is getting ready for the Holiday Season
by Evie Morris via NEohioPAL 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Looking for entertainment for your Holiday Gathering? Mrs. Claus is happy to tell stories, sing and play seasonal music,and generally add some holiday cheer to your work or private party, adults and/or children. ( She also is interested in going to visit children in the hospital if someone wants to work with her on that.) Respond to her via NeOhioPal for information, rates, availability, etc :):)

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Auditions for '13' the musical at Beachwood Community Theater
by via NEohioPAL 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Beachwood Community Theater announces Auditions for ‘13’ TheMusical on Tuesday December 8 and Wednesday December 9 Location: The Beachwood Community Center 25325 Fairmount Blvd. All auditions are by appointment only! Casting for: All roles To schedule an appointment contact Jill Koslen-Freireich at216-595-3734. Performance dates May 7, 8, 13, 14 , 15, 20, 21, 22 Directed by JillKoslen-Freireich Musical direction byJohn Krol PREPARATION: Choose a monologue fromour website to read and prepare 32 bars of a song (show tunes preferred) You must provide sheetmusic, Photo/head shot & performance resume. Know your schedulingconflicts. Rehearsals begin Monday,Feb. 29 and will be held Monday– Thursday evenings andSunday afternoons No conflicts will beaccepted for Tech Week Please visit ourwebsite: www.beachwoodohio.com

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Casting Call for New & Exciting Indie Film This Saturday!!
by Twyonia Cooper via NEohioPAL 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Calling All Actors! 1-6-71 Productions, LLC and Trestle Board Productions are seeking actors for a new and exciting independent feature film, SECRETS ARE TO KEEP, tentatively scheduled to begin shooting in 2016. We are need of actors of all ethnicities and ages, ranging from 30-60 years of age. Currently, all roles are unpaid: no equity and AEA contracts available at this time. The casting call is scheduled for November 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Warrensville Heights County Library 4415 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128. Please bring your resume and headshot to the casting call for consideration or email to Secretsaretokeep(a)Gmail.com. If you have any questions or need special considerations, please do not hesitate to email me. Thanks in advance and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday! Best Regards, Twyonia M. Cooper Casting Director 1-6-71 Productions, LLC.

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