November 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
by Grace Day via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Please find attached Cleveland Ballet's press release regarding their new partnership with the City of Bedford. Grace Day, Executive Assistant, <mailto:grace@clevelandballet.org> grace(a)clevelandballet.org <http://www.clevelandballet.org/> YOUR VERY OWN CLEVELAND BALLET COMPANY. Office: 216.320.9000 | Fax: 216.438.7661

1 0

Caught In The Act- Opening weekend
by Nathan Read via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Experience the mishaps and missed cues of playing director and actor from auditions to opening night in this riotous tribute to the gentle art of slapstick comedy. A director is blackmailed into directing the next show and casts actors for a large production, the only production in town. Actor hopefulls flex their acting muscle, stage managers grumble, the sound designer sounds off, and the rumors, gossip and secrets truly-madly-hilariously unleash utter chaos in this imperfect, backstabbingly funny backstage comedy that barely scratches the surface.** November 13, 14, 20, 21 November 15 (Matinee) For tickets visit: http://www.gatesmillsplayers.com/

1 0

Acting Class
by John Baumgartner via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

L.A. FILM DIRECTOR TEACHING HANDS-ON SCENE STUDY CLASS FOR ACTORS Learn to make bold, interesting, and appropriate choices to create dynamic and memorable performances and auditions. DEC 9 - 30, 2015, Wednesday evenings (except 3rd class will be Tues, 12/22) Los Angeles-based film/TV director and Lorain native JOHN BAUMGARTNER -- JohnBaumgartner.com — returns for the holidays and will teach a 4 week SCENE STUDY CLASS for a small group of professional or aspiring theater and film actors. Baumgartner’s work includes the critically-acclaimed feature “Hard Pill,” which The Plain Dealer graded “A,” and which was acquired by the Weinstein company; as well as work for Funny or Die and MTV's Logo Network. Through hands-on scene work in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging atmosphere, techniques covered include On-Set Etiquette and Procedure; determining a scene's Emotional Event; defining Before and After; Animating Subtext through strong Back Stories & Objectives; discovering Organic Blocking; utilizing Opposites; Dynamic Choices for Auditions; Loving the Process as much as the Result; and more. $25 per class session, limited class space by design. Classes will be held in the TV studio at LCCC. For new students, VIDEO AUDITION REQUIRED, can be exisiting material. Contact: John Baumgartner, JSBfilm(a)gmail.com

2 1

Job Opening: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Acting & Directing
by Teresa Durbin-Ames via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Ashland University Department of Theatre seeks applicants for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Acting & Directing beginning August 2016. Primary responsibilities include: teaching courses in acting – Stanislavski based for beginning and advanced majors, and non-majors, and directing in an undergraduate BA program; directing 1-2 shows per year; mentoring students; and advising student musical performance group. Expertise in at least two of the following areas required: musical theatre, voice & dialect work, improvisation, devised theatre, Shakespearean performance, and movement for the actor. The candidate should have demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and be able to show evidence of teaching effectiveness. MFA in Acting or Directing required and professional experience preferred. Review of applications will begin Nov. 30 and continue until position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to: Teresa Durbin-Ames at tdurbin(a)ashland.edu. Ashland University meets fully its obligation of nondiscrimination under federal and state laws and is actively committed to diversity in its workplace. Employment will require a criminal background check. www.ashland.edu -- Dr. Teresa Durbin-Ames Associate Professor & Chair Department of Theatre 235 Center for the Arts Ashland University Ashland, OH 44805 419-289-5821 http://autheatredepartment.blogspot.com/

1 0

The North Canton Playhouse presents: "Elf the Musical Jr."
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

The North Canton Playhousepresents: "Elf the Musical Jr." Directed by: Lisa Paynter Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum. Performance Dates: November 20-December 20, 2015 Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th St. N.E.,North Canton)Tickets: Adults $13.00 andStudents/Seniors $12.00 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com on the "Ticket Link".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.comor by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. Synopsis:The North Canton Playhouse is proud to present Ohio's premiere of "Elf the Musical Jr."! Buddy, a young orphan mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list, and his stepbrother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. >From left to right:Moriah Wood, Micah Roth, Colin Williams, Luke May

1 0

Reminder: "Well Beings' a play about the perils of heroin addiction to open at Tri-C West tomorrow!
by Gloor, Fred via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

"Well Beings", Greg Vovos' frank look at the degradation and perils of heroin addiction, on November 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st at 8 pm and November 15th and 22nd at 2 pm in the Western Campus Theatre located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma, Ohio. CAST: Anton - Madison Pauley Mary (Mom) - Rocky Encalada John (Dad) - Tony Zanoni Holly - Kennedy Ellis Jack - Jon Hues Ella - Grace Guyot Echo - Carter Ellis Gravedigger - Jimmy Green Man/Minion - Mike Aponte Jesse/Terrence - Andre' D. Herron, Jr. Vince/Minion - Colin Kennat Checkers/Minion - Mohammed Abedrabbo About the Play: A few years back Greg Vovos was commissioned by the Theatre for Healthy Living to write a play that could travel to high schools that would warn students about the dangers of heroin. Through research on that play, in which Mr. Vovos interviewed many recovering addicts, both men and women, he was struck by how smart, caring, funny, and self-aware these people were. He was blown away by how misguided his original conception of the user was. And he was distraught over the fact that our community was losing so many people who had much to contribute. So he wanted to write a play that could tell this story about heroin -- an epidemic that is hitting our NE Ohio community harder than most around the country -- so our community could begin an informed conversation to confront this epidemic, armed with understanding and empathy so we could find healing. Synopsis: After being booted from a recovery center, Anton returns home to what his mother and father hope will be his journey to recovery, but the Echo in his head and his need for heroin make that incredibly difficult. Meanwhile, Jack surprises Holly when he informs her that he wants to get clean so they can have a bright future together. But Holly has little interest in a future without heroin, despite her love for Jack. Looming over all these characters is the Gravedigger who has the unfortunate task of burying the dead. A mix between "Our Town" and "Death of a Salesman", this sometimes absurd, sometimes all-too-real drama examines one of the biggest crises facing our society today. Panel Discussion: On November 19th at 6:30 PM there will be a panel discussion of experts in the field of heroin addiction and treatment as well as individuals that have been impacted greatly by this addiction. Please join us for the discussion, light refreshments, and the show that evening. Disclaimer: "Well Beings" is an unflinching look at heroin addiction, and the depths to which those caught in its grasp will sink. This includes graphic language and simulated sex (prostitution). These are not gratuitous, but rather made to show the frank nature of the degradation that heroin addiction causes. We also need ushers for each evening's performance. To usher go to http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=t.SignupStats&memberid=30085916&li… and sign up for a slot, volunteers receive two complimentary tickets for ushering. [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/westtheatre#!/tricwesttheatre>

1 0

MaDaCol-dance concert
by Yidi LIn via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

The Department of Dance at Case Western Reserve University will present this fall’s production of MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective) on Nov. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The performance will feature new dance works by graduate students Ziying Cui, Richard Oaxaca and Tingting Zhou. More than sixty dancers with a diverse range of performance backgrounds will participate in the production. When: Curtain is at 8:00pm on Nov. 19, 20, and at 7:00pm and 8:30 pm on Nov. 21 Where: Mather Dance Center, 11201 Bellflower Rd 44106 Tickets: $5. No reservations and no advance sales will be made. More information at http://dance.case.edu/2015/11/fall-madacol-mather-dance-collective-to-featu…

1 0

"White Christmas" Opens Tomorrow!
by dave banks via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

The Walsh Jesuit High School CenterStage Theatre will present Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” November 13, 14, 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. We have a cast of 34, a crew of 25, and a live orchestra of 22 that includes 10 professionals sitting in with our string ensemble and other student musicians! David Banks directs the show, and he has been with CenterStage Theatre for 15 years. Our cast includes John Joyce from Akron as Bob Wallace, Mathew Blasio from Sagamore Hills as Phil Davis, Brooke Vespoli of Strongsville as Betty Haynes, and Emma Sample from Akron as Judy Haynes. The role of Martha “the megaphone” Watson is played by Samantha Toth of Akron, General Waverly is portrayed by Robert Trushel of Stow, and Susan Waverly is played by Halle Dray from University Heights. Brad Rinehart from Copley plays Sheldrake and also has written an original one act play titled “Nunthing Like The Holidays” that will be performed before our show! 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…

1 0

CAST ANNOUNCED - Reefer Madness - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

1 0

AUDITION NOTICES - None Too Fragile - 11/22/15
by None Too Fragile via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Akron's Premiere Black Box Theatre announces auditions for their 2016 spring line-up! None Too Fragile is located in the heart of Akron's Merriman Valley at the Southern Gateway to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. An intimate 80 seat, black box, Off Broadway style theatre is celebrating the opening of their 24th production and 4th theatrical season on January 28th, 2016! AUDITIONS: When: Sunday, November 22nd, 3 - 6pm. No appointments. Arrive asap. Where: 1835 Merriman Rd, Akron, 44313 Needed: Contemporary Monologue/ Reading from selected script(s). **All non-Equity Actors are paid a stipend of $400. ***Equity Contracts will be considered. Productions & Characters being cast: 1. Pure Shock Value by Matt Pelfrey Satire/Comedy-directed by Sean Derry January 28th - February 13th "Pelfrey's Pure Shock Value brilliantly updates the scathingly bleak Hollywood satire for a post-Tarantino generation of Silver Lake Slackers. " - S.F. Bay Guardian Breakdown: Gabby - Female/Any Ethnicity/Age 25-35 Ethan - Male/Any Ethnicity/Age 30-35 Tex - Male/Any Ethnicity/ Age 25-30 Julian - Male/Any Ethnicity/ Age 40's 2. A Kid Like Jake by Daniel Pearle Dramedy - directed by Sean Derry March opening(TBD) 3 week/10 perf. The admissions cycle for Manhattan's most exclusive private schools, Alex and Greg have high hopes for their son Jake, a precocious four-year-old who happens to prefer Cinderella to G.I. Joe. But as the process continues, Jake's behavior becomes erratic and perplexing, and other adults in his life start to wonder whether his fondness for dress-up might be cause for concern. The story of a husband and wife struggling to do right by their son, A KID LIKE JAKE is a study of intimacy and parenthood and the fantasies that accompany both. Breakdown: Alex - Female/Any Ethnicity/Age 30's Greg - Male/Any Ethnicity/Age 30's Judy - Female/Any Ethnicity/Age 40-60's Nurse - Female/Any Ethnicity/Age 20's 3. The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh Dark Comedy - directed by Sean Derry April 22nd - May 7th Set in the mountains of Conemara, County Galway, Ireland. The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen Golan, a plain and lonely woman, and Mag, her manipulative aging mother, whose interference in Maureen's first and possibly final chance of a loving relationship sets in motion a train of events that leads inexorably towards the plays terrifying denouement. Breakdown: Mag Folan - Already Cast(Anne McEvoy) Maureen Folan - Female/White/Age 40's Pato Dooley - Male/White/Age 37-43 Ray Dooley - Male/White/Age 20's Any Questions can be directed to: Sean Derry Co-Artistic Director none too fragile theater Sjsderry(a)gmail.com

1 0