November 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

EVENT: Last Weekend for Township 6 - Range 15: An Original Musical About North Olmsted's Bicentennial
by Mark Little via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

EVENT: Last Weekend for Township 6 - Range 15: An Original Musical About North Olmsted's Bicentennial This November, the Dover Players community theater group is presenting a once in a lifetime chance to see the 200 year history of North Olmsted through story, song and dance. Join us for an original musical about North Olmsted's Bicentennial titled Township 6 - Range 15, written by Keith Behrendt and Jeff Campbell and directed by Jeff Campbell. You'll share a fun filled adventure into the many questions of our past. Who founded our city? When was the First Senior Class? What was the Inter-Urban? How did we get our flag? And more! Township 6 - Range 15 caps a year-long bicentennial celebration. Come see the history of North Olmsted! You may even learn something new! Cast: Grandfather ................. David Furin Grandchild ................ Anna Schnupp Chorus (various roles): Lynn Galicki Michael Golden Bill Graham Scott MacLean Lisa O'Halloran Holly Prather Bill Ransom Marilyn Ransom Production Staff: Director / Author ................... Jeff Campbell Author / Tech ................ Keith Behrendt Choreographer ............... Josh Landis Tech Advisor / Program ........... Mark Little Tech and Sound ................ Nathan Kowalsick Reservations .................. Todd Evangelista Advertising, Box Office and Refreshments .....Linda Little Remaining Performance Dates: Nov. 20-22 Times: 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday (There is a brief intermission for each performance when light refreshments will be served.) Location North Olmsted Old Town Hall 5186 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 NOTE: The Old Town Hall is located just south of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel south on Dover Center Road you will pass the Police Station on the right. The Old Town Hall is the small building between the Police Station and City Hall. You may park in the lot to the left of the Old Town Hall building. Cost Admission is FREE, first come, first serve. Or, call Acting Out! at 440-779-1284 for reservations available for $5.00 per seat. For additional information: http://township6range15.info <http://www.doverplayers.com> www.doverplayers.com <https://www.facebook.com/thedoverplayers> https://www.facebook.com/thedoverplayers

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AUDITIONS for BLOOMS OF STEEL at LCCC Theatre
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '15

16 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. 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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Wolf Creek Players Present Christmas Belles
by Donna Rizor Longfellow via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '15

16 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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Workshop Players' "A Christmas Carol" Opens This Thursday, Nov. 19
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Workshop Players Present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Paller directed by Jonathan McCleery The magic of this classic tale springs to life on a very special Christmas Eve in 1843. Friends and family gather at Dickens’ home and ask him to tell a story. He balks at working on Christmas Eve, but agrees if everyone there will take on roles as he story unfolds. The transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from miser to philanthropist fills the stage as 10 actors take on 40 roles. The cast includes: Kevin Boland, Jeff Caja, Joel Greenly, James Hignett, Shari Lanave, Cole Magill, Jonathan McCleery, Jordan Miller, Tim Millis, Don Pedley and Carol Broquet Thompson Come experience this amazing story in our intimate space. Performance dates are November 19, 20, 21, 28; December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees on November 29; December 6, 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13. Groups of 10 or more are $11 and may be reserved online at www.workshopplayers.com or by calling the box office at 440-988-5613. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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$5.00 Improv Show Thursday Night!
by Renee via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Get stuffed with a double serving of delicious improv comedy. Dennis!, Cleveland's premier long form improv group, will bring a great big comedy turkey. From a single suggestion, they will cook up an entire evening of hilarious scenes for you to chow down on. We're offering a tempting side dish of Case Western's IMPROVment. All the while you can enjoy the Bevy In Birdtown's full bar and menu, featuring the traditional holiday Taco & Tequila Thursday fare. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Bar opens at 4:30. Doors for show at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00 The Bevy inbirdtown 12112 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

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Piano Tuning and Service - Call Today!
by David Spondike via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

It’s piano tuning season! Winter time means dryer air and dryer air means your piano will go flat. And of course, the holiday shows are just around the corner. 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. Schedule your tuning today! 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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An actor (18-22) and an actress (25-30) are wanted for a table reading at Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights.
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

"Teen Star Tells All" will be read at Ensemble Theatre in the near future. Please submit your head shot and resume to Joeybauer21@gmail.com..This one act/60 minutes dark comedy focuses on a mental chess match in the guise of an interview, set in L.A. in the late '80's, between a crafty free lance journalist - (race neutral) - and a pampered and ruthless ultra-famous teen star - (white or Afr. Am.). The story seems banal enough, until the concluding wallop: WHAMO!

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Casting: Independent TV Pilot
by Andrew Santin via NEohioPAL 15 Nov '15

15 Nov '15

*Casting Independent TV Pilot* *Production title: *Freshman Floormates *Union / Non-Union:* Non-Union *Production Type:* Independent *Project Length: *TV Pilot (22 minutes) *Posted on:* Sunday, November 15th, 2015 *Production Location: *Cleveland Heights *Production Company:* Liminal Space Productions *Shooting Location: *Cleveland Heights *Compensation: *Copy of Film, Food *KEY DATES* *Auditions:* November 21, 2015 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM November 22, 2015 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM *Location:* Eldred Theater 2070 Adelbert Road Cleveland, OH 44106 Shooting will take place between December 8-17th, 2015. Exact dates TBD *Synopsis:* Three nerdy college Freshman try to live the college lifestyle by going on whacky adventures and fulfilling crazy harebrained schemes. Farcical and lighthearted, Freshman Floormates explores the comedy that ensues during the tumultuous transition into college. PILOT EPISODE: After finding his crush is attracted to the latest trend in male aesthetic culture: “Dad-Bod,” Ned goes on a quest to attain this coveted body type in order to appeal to his would-be girlfriend. *Characters being Cast:* [NED] [GENDER: MALE] [ETHNICITY: ANY] [AGE: 18] [BUILD: ATHLETIC] A marketing major from Long Beach, CA, he is driven by his desire to hookup with as many women as possible. Ned is the most egotistical of the group and tries way too hard to be seen as classy. [IGGY] [GENDER: MALE] [ETHNICITY: ANY][AGE: 18] [BUILD: ANY] A chemistry major from upstate Washington, he is driven mostly by his desire to blow things to oblivion. Iggy is always the first to try new experiences...so long as they are dangerous. [BENNY] [GENDER: MALE] [ETHNICITY: ANY][AGE: 18] [BUILD: DAD BOD] A chemical engineering and premed major from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he is the voice of reason in the group and is driven by his academics. Benny has an incredible fear of being kicked out of college and becoming a bum for the rest of his life. [SHERRI] [GENDER: FEMALE] [ETHNICITY: ANY] [AGE: 20] [BUILD: ATHLETIC/DANCER] A junior dance and computer science double major from Providence, Rhode Island, Sherri is a total party girl who spends far more time working on her pong skills than her programming homework. Please email freshmanfloormates(a)gmail.com to schedule an audition time and to receive sides. Please include a headshot or recent photo of yourself along with your resume. Video auditions will also be accepted.

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$30 head shots!
by Fenna Blue via NEohioPAL 15 Nov '15

15 Nov '15

$30 head shots are still here and still available for you! Book your session and receive your images in one week. Bring just yourself or make it a whole family event. Sessions are quick and easy and perfect for actors, musicians, or professionals. Check out my work here : https://www.flickr.com/photos/shortgirl/albums/72157643730225194 Need something other than head shots? I do senior portraits, fashion, and wedding as well! Just get in touch and I'm sure we can work together! -Fenna Blue fennarama(a)gmail.com

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dance auditions for the glitz in strongsville!
by Kim Wasielewski via NEohioPAL 15 Nov '15

15 Nov '15

Dance Auditions for the Glitz at Strongsville Senior Center 18100 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136 November 19 2015 7pm Please come dressed to move. This is a really fun and great opportunity for dancers with minimum age of 50. Experience is a plus but if you can move and follow directions come on out and give it a try! Call me with any questions 440 570 5968 Glitz Girls Try-Outs November 19th at 7pm Love to dance and looking to strut your stuff on the big stage? Then you have what it takes to be a Glitz Girl!! We are looking for ladies who have dancing experience and enjoy performing for a large crowd! The 2016 “Puttin’ on the Glitz” show will be April 2nd & 3rd. This year the group will be led by Kim Wasielewski. Weekly rehearsals will be Thursday evenings at 7pm, starting in January. Kim ATP  Reiki Master The Four Agreements 1. Be impeccable with your word. 2. Don’t take anything personally. 3. Don’t make assumptions. 4. Always do your best. ” ― <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4402.Miguel_Ruiz> Miguel Ruiz,

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