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Comedy BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS opens this Friday at con-con
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 15 Nov '15

15 Nov '15

BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS opens this Fri, Nov 20 a comedy to close the season! convergence-continuum closes the 2015 season with the Ohio premiere of the laugh-out-loud comedy BOB: A LIFE IN FIVE ACTS by Peter Sinn Nactrieb, directed by Geoffrey Hoffman. Born and abandoned in the bathroom of a fast food restaurant, Bob energetically embarks on an epic journey across America and encounters inspiring generosity, crushing hardships, blissful happiness, stunning coincidences, wrong turns, lucky breaks, true love and heartbreaking loss. Along the way, Bob meets a multitude of fellow countrymen all struggling to find their own places in the hullaballoo of it all. Will Bob's wacky life ever be able to live up to his dream? BOB is a rip-roaring comedic exploration of the American Dream, the risky pursuit of happiness, and discovering what it means to be truly "great." BOB is directed by con-cons Geoffrey Hoffman and features actors Robert Hawkes, Doug Kusak, Nicole McLaughlin-Lubin, Katie Nabors and Eric Sever. BOB opens Fri, Nov 20 and runs Thu-Sat at 8 pm through Dec 19 (no show on Thanksgiving Day) at the Liminis theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students. Reservations at http://convergence-continuum.org or 216-687-0074.

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CenterStage Theatre's "White Christmas"
by dave banks via NEohioPAL 15 Nov '15

15 Nov '15

The Walsh Jesuit High School CenterStage Theatre’s presentation of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” is a BIG hit so far! With sparkling costumes, dazzling choreography, and professional live orchestra, this is the perfect show to start off your holiday season! Remaining show dates are November 15, 20, 21 and 22. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm. The music and lyrics are by Irving Berlin and the show is based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank. The book is by David Ives and Paul Blake. The story has veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who perform a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical that the entire family can enjoy. David Banks directs the show, and he has been with CenterStage Theatre for 15 years. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for students and Senior Citizens. You can purchase them online at http://www.walshjesuit.org/component/civicrm/?task=civicrm/event/info&reset… <http://www.walshjesuit.org/component/civicrm/?task=civicrm/event/info&reset…>

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Review of "Ages of the Moon" at Ensemble Theatre
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 15 Nov '15

15 Nov '15

Ensemble Theatre’s ‘Ages of the Moon’ lacks gravitational pull Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Several years ago, in a revival of Sam Shepard’s “True West” at New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre, actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and John C. Reilly alternated the roles of the two estranged brothers every third performance. They did this for the creative challenge and the box office draw. Allan Byrne and Allen Branstein might consider doing the same in Shepard’s “Ages of the Moon,” currently on stage at Ensemble Theatre. But they should swap roles permanently to help salvage this occasionally moving but largely tepid production under Stephen Vasse-Hansell’s direction. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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Hudson Players Announce Auditions for 1776 THIS SUNDAY & MONDAY
by Dana Herro via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

The Hudson Players Announce Auditions for “1776, The Musical” The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation. It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence…if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence. 1776 is a funny, insightful, and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book. It premiered on Broadway in 1969, earning warm reviews, and ran for 1,217 performances. The production was nominated for five Tony Awards and won three, including the Tony Award for Best Musical. The musical was made into a film of the same name in 1972 and was revived on Broadway in 1997. Directed by Claudia Lillibridge, the 1776 cast requires 23+ adult and teenage men and 2 adult females (although females may be considered for ensemble roles as well). Interested auditioners should prepare 32 bars of a song (please provide sheet music for the accompanist) and be prepared to read from the script. Please also wear comfortable clothes for a short dance/movement audition. Auditions will be held Sunday, November 15 and Monday, November 16 at 7:00pm at the Barlow Community Center at 41 S. Oviatt Street, Hudson. Show dates are February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 (matinee), 26, and 27, 2015. Please direct any questions to info(a)hudsonplayers.com or call 330-655-8522.

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R Kelly's Trapped in the Closet LIVE!
by Carl Ricco via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

We are putting on a live version of this ridiculous and epic series. We need you. We are looking for 12-15 people to act and sing in our 3-night performance. There is no pay - all of the proceeds will go to a local rape survivor charity. If you are interested please shoot me an email at carlricco(a)gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

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Support the Cinema Industry
by via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

I am happy to announce that Prelude2Cinema LLC is crowdfunding a 0% interest loan on Kiva Zip. Kiva is the first and largest micro-lending service in the world that has distributed $709 million over 10 years, in 85 different countries, among 1.5 million small businesses. Prelude2Cinema is currently in a private fundraising period, during which we have 15 days to get 12 lenders in order to make it on the public platform where anyone on Kiva Zip can lend to Prelude2Cinema. The funds from this loan will go towards hiring more staff to create the Cinema Industry: which will create “Bold, Daring, True Independent Movies” that will include business brands as “characters” in the stories which we will stream on the Amazon Instant Streaming Platform. I would like to ask you to lend as little as $25 (which you will get back!) so that Prelude2Cinema can progress to the public fundraising period. If you would like to support Prelude2Cinema, please follow this link to our profile page https://zip.kiva.org/loans/17049/i/fvh7 . This is the only way your loan will be tracked as coming through. Thanks for your support, I am honestly so grateful! I sincerely appreciate your support! Thank you! Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels www.prelude2cinema.com

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Great Lakes Youth Ballet Nutcracker
by via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

Great Lakes Youth Ballet Nutcracker December13, 2015 2:00pm CuyahogaCounty Public Library ParmaSnow Branch 2121Snow Road, Parma, Ohio 44134 Ticketcost: $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at thedoor (if available) You maychoose your seats via Ticketleap Tickets are available starting Nov 14, 2015 via Ticketleapor in the office at Great Lakes Youth Ballet 10670Royalton Road, North Royalton, Ohio 44133 440-230-9018 www.greatlakesyouthballet.com emailus at greatlakesballet(a)att.net We willhave a Bake Sale at intermission and souvenir Nutcrackers will be availablefor purchase at this event. Pleasejoin us for our Nutrcracker 2015 performance!

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WW II Drama "Cry Havoc"
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater presents the WW II drama, CryHavoc. It is the story of nurseson Bataan during World War II – a compelling, caustic revelation of humanbeings under fire. Shows continue through November 21 -- Fridays & Saturdaysat 7:30PM; Sunday, November 15 at 3:00PM. Adults are $12.00,Seniors/Students are $11.00. Purchasetickets at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org Based on availability, tickets can be purchased at the door. Shows will be at the SpotlightsTheater on the Broadview Center property, 9543 Broadview Road, 44147, next to the police station. Forgroup rates and other information, call 440/526-4404.

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Clybourne Park: Needing a Bev and a Betsy
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

* Clybourne Park* *by Bruce Norris*, is a thought-provoking play about racism and what we may find within ourselves. *Susan Coon, Director * Bev, WHITE, married to Russ, 40's. Betsy, WHITE, married to Karl, late 20's. ALL actors WILL BE playing 2 characters, as ACT II is 50 years after ACT I ... same house, different people. *NOTE: *Although ECT prides itself on color-blind casting, to keep the integrity of the show, Clybourne Park, we will need to cast per the script. *Auditions: * Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 5 to 7:00pm Monday, November 16, from 6:30 to 8:00pm Photo and resume are not required, but helpful. A short monologue (less than 1 minute), would also be helpful, but not required. Come prepared to read from the script, and do mild improvisation, but don't let that scare you. Sides will be made available a few days prior to the auditions. *Please call 330-416-1311 <330-416-1311> or email ( jcharpie(a)east-cleveland-theater.org <jcharpie(a)east-cleveland-theater.org> ) and make an appointment. * Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will have priority. *NOTE: If you are interested in auditioning, and cannot make either the Sunday or Monday audition date/time, please call/email anyway with dates/times you are available.* *Audition Location: * East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 *Show Dates: * Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays February 05 thru February 28, 2016 Rehearsal schedule has yet to be finalized, but may begin as early as Mid-December. Please call 330-416-1311 or email ( jcharpie(a)east-cleveland-theater.org ) and make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will have priority. Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

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