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AUDITIONS for "The Psychic" Dec. 6th and 7th at Stow Players
by Christopher Bizub via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Stow Players Announces Open Auditions For *"The Psychic" * by Sam Bobrick directed by Chris Bizub *Performance Dates:* March 4th - March 20, 2015 on Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm *Auditions: * Sunday, December 6th at 7pm Monday, December 7th at 7pm Callbacks will be held: Tuesday, December 8th at 7pm (If Needed) *Audition location:* *Silver Springs Park Heritage Barn* 5238 Young Rd, Stow, OH 44224 (access from Young Rd. only!) *Characters - 4 Men and 2 Women* · *Adam Webster* - a down on his luck mystery writer, who comes across as a bit naïve. 20’s to 30’s · *Roy Benson* - Laura’s husband, deal making businessman - 30’s to 40’s · *Johnny Bubbles* - Rita’s mobster boyfriend straight out of "Guys and Dolls" 35 to 45 · *Norris Coslow* - NYC detective. 40’s to 50’s · *Laura Benson* - an attractive woman in her 30’s. · *Rita* - Roy’s ditzy mistress – 20’s to 30’s *Synopsis: 'The Psychic' *follows the chaotic life of Adam Webster, a down-on-his-luck writer, who has put a sign in his apartment window, in desperation to make the rent: "Psychic Readings $25." The sign soon draws the interest of the lovely and conflicted Laura, her shady husband Roy, Roy's mistress Rita, a gangster named Johnny Bubbles, and ace Detective Norris Coslow. *Winner! 2011 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards – Best Play! * Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Please bring a current photo or headshot along with your resume. Rehearsals will begin the week of January 18th and will take place Sunday-Thursday from 7:00 – 10:00. For further information, contact director *Chris Bizub *at cmb164(a)zips.uakron.edu Or visit the Stow Players website www.stowplayers.net

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Santa Available
by via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Hi I'm Jim "Jimmy Claus" Metrisin, a real bearded Santa here in the Cleveland area. I'm just coming off a successful weekend after making a public appearing at the Winter Market in the Old Arcade, and appearing at Mr. Kringle's Inventionasium all season. Christmas is approaching soon and I do have a few openings in the next couple of weeks for home visits, public appearances, private parties or corporate events. Reasonable rates starting at $100.00. Call, e-mail or check me out on Facebook for more information. Jim "Jimmy Claus" Metrisin 216-621-1938 www.facebook.com/pages/jimmy-claus/1477121979235780 -- Jim 'JIMMY CLAUS' Metrisin 2530 Superior Ave. #504 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-621-1938 www.jimmetrisin.com www.facebook.com/pages/jimmy-claus/1477121979235780 https://www.facebook.com/Jim-Metrisin-Photography-159739894049278/

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Audition Notice for "Harvey"
by Joey Cayabyab via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Auditions for "Harvey" directed by Joey Cayabyab Gates Mills Players 1460 Chagrin River Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040 Monday and Tuesday (12/21 and 12/22) between 7p and 9p Wednesday, 12/23 between 7p and 9p Callbacks The Characters in Harvey (in alphabetical order) Ethel Chauvenet: Mrs. Chauvenet is an old friend of the family. She is a member of the town’s social circle that Veta desperately wants Myrtle to break into. May Double as Betty Chumley. Betty Chumley: Dr. Chumley’s kind and talkative wife. Can be a scene stealer in the hands of the right actress. Same actress may double as Ms Chauvenet. Dr. William B. Chumley: is an esteemed psychiatrist and the head of Chumley’s Rest He is a difficult, exacting man who will go to any length to protect the reputation of his sanitarium, but his interaction with Elwood and Harvey will reveal an unexpected vulnerability. Elwood P. Dowd: is the central character of the play, a charming eccentric who’s best friend is Harvey, an invisible six-foot-tall rabbit. Elwood is well mannered, friendly and kind definitely “old-School”. Elwood is Veta’s older brother but the age difference needn’t be dramatic. The actor who plays Elwood will also need to create the Character of Harvey with a little help from Veta and Chumley. Judge Omar Gaffney: The judge is an old family friend of the Dowds and, the family’s lawyer. The audience should sense a fondness for Veta that may indicate an unexpressed infatuation. Ruth Kelly (Nurse): is a sympathetic character, a pretty young woman who appears to have some sort of love/hate relationship with Dr. Sanderson. We see both sides expressed throughout the show. E.J. Lofgren: is a cab driver who’s monologue about his sanitarium passengers is crucial to the climax of the play. He has a single scene near the very end and would have a very limited rehearsal schedule. Dr. Lyman Sanderson: is young and highly qualified psychiatrist, hand picked by Chumley. His talent is only surpassed by his vanity. He is as infatuated with Nurse Kelly as she is with him, though he struggles not to let on. Myrtle Mae Simmons: Myrtle is Veta’s Daughter (Elwood’s Niece). Both Veta and Myrtle are about the business of finding Myrtle a man to marry-a mission that is made impossible with Elwood and Harvey constantly popping in. Myrtle is extremely self-centered. Veta Louise Simmons: Elwood’s younger sister, Veta has returned to the family home after the death of her mother and is intent on landing a suitable husband for her daughter Myrtle Mae. She is very concerned about fitting into society and all the social proprieties that that involves. She also loves her older brother Elwood very much. This is the dynamic that drives the action of the play. Wilson: is the muscle of Chumley’s Rest, a devoted orderly responsible for handling the patients who will not cooperate voluntarily. He sets his sites on Myrtle soon after meeting her. Be prepared to read from the script provided at the audition dates and times. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE AUDITIONS

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Tri-C Student Film Auditions 12/05
by Barros, Simone via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Saturday December 5th, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) holds auditions for Media Arts and Studies capstone student films. Tri-C student short films have screened in film festivals throughout northeast Ohio and graduates have established successful careers within the local and national film and video production industry. Tri-C is proud to present the following student films for production this coming spring. To schedule an audition for the student films listed above, please complete the audition request form by clicking here: http://goo.gl/forms/MNpOc7z8Ze For all questions please contact Tri-C Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Simone Barros at simone.barros(a)tri-c.edu, 218-987-0253. Simone Barros Adjunct Faculty, Media Arts and Studies & Journalism and Mass Communications 216.987.0253 | simone.barros(a)tri-c.edu Cuyahoga Community College | Where Futures Begin

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Coming Soon! Stage adaptation of Mat Johnson's "Incognegro"
by Daniel Szucs via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Coming Soon! Let It Ride Productions will be casting for the stage adaptation of the graphic Novel "Incognegro" by Mat Johnson. Interested parties please submit a headshot with a resume or bio attached to djszucs(a)clevelandtreatmentcenter.org.

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KSU- Trumbull Theatre to Present Greetings!
by Eric Kildow via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

The Kent State Trumbull Theatre is pleased to present Tom Dudzick's exciting holiday comedy "Greetings!" When Andy Gorski brings his atheist fiancé to meet his devout Catholic parents it seems that there will be no chance for "peace on Earth" this holiday season. However, things take another turn when it seems that Mickey, the developmentally disabled youngest Gorski, has been possessed by an ancient, wise, and witty spirit who is set on healing past wounds. This is a family-friendly holiday classic that is sure to have you thinking back fondly on family Christmases past. We hope you will join us at the Kent Trumbull Theatre on the Campus of KSU at Trumbull in Warren, OH. Directed by Eric S. Kildow and featuring Bill Finley, Linda Newill, Cordell Ramsey, Katrina Bachman, and Miranda Bachman. Tickets are $10 Adult Admission, $8 Students and Seniors, $6 Children under 12, KSU students get in free! Show dates are: December 4, 5, 11, & 12 at 8pm; December 6 & 13 at 3pm. Please email trumbullboxoffice(a)kent.edu or call 330-675-8833 for more information or to make a reservation. We look forward to seeing you at the show! -- *Eric S. KildowWarren, OHhttp://www.eskildow.com <http://www.eskildow.com>http://fnturg.blogspot.com <http://fnturg.blogspot.com>"Facts are facts and will not change on account of your desires." --Jawaharlal Nehru*

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AUDITIONS TONIGHT (Monday, November 30th) TNCArts
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

*AUDITION DATE* Monday, November 30th 5:00pm-9:00pm Auditions are in ten-minute increments. Call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 to reserve a time slot. *CALL-BACKS* Wednesday, December 2nd 5:00pm-7:00pm *PREPARATION* Please prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue of your choosing, as well as a song selection from musical theatre or popular culture. Song may be acapella or accompanied by CD – an accompanist will not be provided. Be prepared to read from sides. *ROLES (ages 10+)* The Beaver: (soprano/mezzo-soprano) Cheerful and industrious. The Kangaroo: (tenor) Very hip, an artist. The Rhino: (baritone/bass) Down-to-earth, a man of the people. The Flamingo: (alto) Laid-back, from the islands. Mother Wolf: (mezzo-soprano) Organized, supportive, the Donna Reed of the wolf world. Puff: (alto) One of the cool wolves, snobby at times. Rip: (baritone) A jock wolf, sees the world simply and in a straight-forward fashion. Rory: (tenor) A video gamer wolf, a bit more clued into the subtleties of the world. Big Bad Pig: (high baritone) A tough guy, the big bad pig on the block. *REHEARSALS* Rehearsals will begin in late December/early January. Generally rehearsals will be Sun-Fri in the evening with a possibility of some additional weekends. Schedule will be created based on availability. *SHOW DATES* Fri. Feb. 5th, 2016 7:00pm Sat. Feb 6th, 2016 7:00pm Sun. Feb 7th, 2016 3:00pm Fri. Feb 12th, 2016 7:00pm Sat. Feb 13th, 2016 7:00pm Sun. Feb 14th, 2016 3:00pm *ABOUT THE DIRECTOR* Kristy Lee McNally is a Cleveland-based director, actor and visual artist. Kristy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from Ohio University, as well as a limited branch of medicine license in Massage from the State Medical Board of Ohio.

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AUDITIONS NEXT WEEK for BLOOMS OF STEEL at LCCC Theatre
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR: BLOOMS OF STEEL with book, music and lyrics by Kimberly Aldrich-Ceja. Directed by: Skip Corris Musical Direction by: David Blazer DATES: Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8 TIME: 7pm PLACE: LCCC Elyria Campus, Stocker Arts Center¹s Cirigliano Studio Theatre 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria OH 44035 BLOOMS OF STEEL is a new musical based on a play commissioned in 2008 by the Lorain County Metro Parks. The musical tells the story of the community that grew around the steel mill in Lorain through the family history of fictional steel mill retiree, Emil Hubiak. BLOOMS OF STEEL is being produced by the Lorain Historical Society; in partnership with the Lorain Palace Theater and Lorain County Community College¹s Department of Theatre. Performances will take place in the historic Lorain Palace Theater. Production dates: April 22 24, 2016 Rehearsals begin: Early February 2016 TO BE PREPARED: Please prepare a brief song that best represents your voice. Please provide sheet music for the piano accompanist in the key you will be singing.. No recorded accompaniment. Sides will be provided for cold readings. Please bring a resume to the audition. There are no AEA contracts available for this production TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: Email jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu. Please include ³Blooms of Steel Auditions² in the subject line of your email. Include your name and phone number. Resumes may be attached if desired. Please indicate which date you plan on auditioning. QUESTIONS: Please call Jeremy Benjamin, LCCC Director of Theatre, at 440-366-7120. www.lorainccc.edu/auditions CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: EMIL (pronounced AY-mil) - Baritone 80¹s. Of Eastern European descent. A recent widower, he is in danger of losing his independence despite being in good physical and mental health. Retired steel worker and history buff. He has difficulty letting go and uses humor as a coping mechanism. He is the old Lorain that still exists, but struggles to stay relevant and positive as his world disappears. BILL (DANIEL/IRISH IMMIGRANT/PRIEST/ALEX)- Tenor Mid 30s. Emil's grandson who moves in with him after losing his home in Florida to foreclosure. After being the rock for his wife and kids, he's happy to fall into the safety net of his childhood home. He is an unappreciated gem with a great deal of untapped potential who found success on another path for many years, but is currently struggling to find a new identity. STEPHANIE (JOANNA/MRS. SAS/CLARA/YOUNG PEGGY) - Mezzo Mid 30s. Emil's grand-daughter-in-law. A former "it" girl in high school, she is ashamed to return to her hometown a failure. She is the negative voice that only sees what is and what was, not what can be. Since her life is out of control, she obsesses about whatever she can control. JOEY (MARKI/EMIL AGE 12 and 14) - Tenor 12-14, Emil's great-grandson. He inherited Emil's sense of humor. Seems to go with the flow, but is gradually slipping into a virtual world to escape his reality. He is the future in danger of falling away. EMILY (GRACE/BERTA/YOUNG AUDREY) - 8-10, Emil's great-granddaughter. The only family member not born in Lorain, she is confused about her new environment and eager to learn where she is. Vivid imagination. She and Joey are both nearly every nationality that came to Lorain. She represents what is possible. PEGGY (MRS. ROTH/BABA/OLDER SOFIYA) Mezzo 50s, Emil's daughter, the realization of her immigrant grandparent's dreams. Has never known hardships such as they endured. Coping with the death of her mother by trying to protect her father. LILLIAN (SOFIYA) - Soprano 20s-30s, Emil's late wife. Western European descent. She is fun loving with a sense of humor to match Emil's, yet clearly the adult in their relationship. YOUNG LILLIAN (YOUNG DAISY/HELENA/OLGA/ AUDREY) Mezzo - 12-14 YOUNG EMIL (MOXHAM/IMMIGRANT/NIKOLAJ/LARRY) - Baritone 20s-30s JASON (MR. LINDSEY/JACOB/MIKE/JUAN/JACK/USHER) - Baritone 20s-30s, Bill's best friend from high school. Hispanic descent HEATHER (TESSA / JEANNIE) Mezzo 20s-30s Stephanie's best friend from high school, now a successful lawyer in New York City. African-American descent. Jeremy K. Benjamin Director of Theatre Production Manager/Technical Director/Designer Lorain County Community College (440) 366-7120 jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu -- ³Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.² T.I. Rubin

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Make your piano carol ready.
by David Spondike via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Is Your Piano ready for the holidays? Tuning -Cleaning - Sticky Keys? Winter time means dryer air and dryer air means your piano is probably going flat. Are there keys that don’t always work? An in-tune and fully functioning piano makes the carols merrier. Is your piano part of your holiday decor? Have it cleaned and polished for the occasion. With guests, parties, holiday cheer, and carols in front of the fire, be sure your piano is ready for the holiday season. Schedule your tuning today! Take care of it now before it is too late. If your regular tuner is booked, or you do not have a regular tuner, give me a call or drop me an email. Don’t be left out in the cold with an out of tune piano. Appointment times available: 330-801-0089 davidsfinetuning(a)gmail.com Visit my webpage at http://www.davidsfinetuning.com Join me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/davidsfinetuning/ David’s Fine Tuning & Piano Service “Hear the difference.” Serving greater Akron, Cleveland, and northeast Ohio. PTG Associate Member

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HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE - WINTER BREAK 2015
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute- Winter Break 2015. Join us over winter break for amazing theatre arts classes and workshops! Attend for a day, a few days or join us for all five. December 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th and 29th - 9 AM til 3:30 PM PRIME for students in 1st – 4th grades. Come and share the FUN: acting, singing, dancing, storytelling and stagecraft. Each day is filled with arts activities to explore your creativity and imagination. Instructors: Ryan Zarecki, John Krol, Katie Zarecki, India Burton, and Kyle Jozsa Dates: 12/21, 12/22. 12/23, 12/28 and 12/29 Tuition: $ 55 per day or $250 for the full 5 days PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING is for older students in 5th grade– college. Full day technique and specialty workshops, with many offered for the first time! Tuition: $ 55 per day or $250 for the full 5 days of the winter break program *TECHNIQUE CLASSES* (12/21, 12/22, 12/23): Choose a Focus: Acting, Musical Theatre or Dance ( classes are leveled by age and skill) Daily classes may include some of the following: stage combat, storytelling, scene study, acting for the camera, vocal techniques, act the song, ballet, tap, lyrical dance and turning techniques. Instructor include Bebe Weinberg Katz, Dan Hendrock, John Krol, Kyle Jozsa, India Burton, Katie Zarecki and Ryan Zarecki. *“THEATRE AFTER HIGH SCHOOl”*. (12/23) Open to students in grades 8- through college. Students in this the workshop will have classes in how to prepare for auditions in a wide range of areas such as: Film, Commercials, Voice Overs, Semi Professional and Professional Theatre as well as Higher Education. The day will conclude with a panel discussion featuring HBTI and FPAC alums sharing their college audition process and their lives as musical theatre majors. Instructors include Dan Hendrock, Natalie Green and Eric van Baars *“**MOCK” AUDITION WORKSHOP* (12/28. 12/29): Open to students in grades 5- through college. Students will go through a series of classes to prepare them for the audition process. Following that, they will go through the audition process, including callbacks. Callbacks will include singing, reading from the script, and choreography. This two day workshop will walk you through a typical audition process for a musical, using West Side Story. Instructors include Fred Sternfeld, Bebe Weinberg Katz, and John Krol. details click here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k6-PAOCFxczoq2GL9ChOF4j_gQiaceuiaNUiMhx…> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k6-PAOCFxczoq2GL9ChOF4j_gQiaceuiaNUiMhx…> For more information contact Bebe Weinberg Katz, HBTI Director at bkatz(a)hb.edu or checkout hbti winter break 2015 <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=8752> HBTI is located at Hathaway Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd. Shaker Hts., Ohio 44122 216.932.4214

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