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HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE - WINTER BREAK 2015
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 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 29thJohn Krol, Katie Zarecki, India Burton, and Kyle Jozsa 9 AM-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 include Ryan Zarecki, John Krol, Katie Zarecki, India Burton, and Kyle Jozsa 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! *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. Instructors include Bebe Weinberg Katz, Dan Hendrock, John Krol, Kyle Jozsa, India Burton, Katie Zarecki and Ryan Zarecki. *“**MOCK” AUDITION WORKSHOP* (12/28. 12/29): Open to students in grades 5- through college. Students will go through a series of workshops 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…> *“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, Professional Theatre and 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 Tuition: $ 55 per day or $250 for the full 5 days 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 9324214

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "Elf the Musical Jr."
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 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.

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Looking for a teacher with choral music experience
by Allen O'Reilly via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Cleveland Play House Education Department is looking for teachers with choral music experience who are accomplished accompanists. The position will require availability in the afternoon hours 3:30p.m.-5:00p.m. on consecutive Wednesdays November 11th - January 13th ( No 12/30). The position is for an after-school drama program in three CMSD schools. In addition there are potential workshops in Lorain County schools as well as additional afternoon rehearsals with the CMSD schools based on the ideal candidates availability. The position is funded through the Nord Family Foundation. If interested and available: Please send resumes to: aoreilly(a)clevelandplayhouse.com Allen O'Reilly Education Programs Manager Cleveland Play House 1901 E. 13th St., Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 216-400-7061 aoreilly(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:aoreilly@clevelandplayhouse.com> clevelandplayhouse.com<http://clevelandplayhouse.com/> [cid:9E17A9A8-E761-415C-B835-FA360F2C2E28]<http://clevelandplayhouse.com/>

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Workshop Players "A Christmas Carol" Opens Thursday, November 19
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 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, Jordan Miller, Tim Millis, Don Pedley, Aaron Smith, 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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EVENT: Hathaway Brown Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
by Amanda Seifert via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Join us in Ahuja Auditorium as the Hathaway Brown Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin). WHEN: Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Hathaway Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd. Shaker Hts., OH 44122 COST: $6 Students/Seniors, $10 General Admission Hope to see you there! -- <http://www.hb.edu/> * <http://www.facebook.com/HathawayBrownSchool> <http://twitter.com/#!/hathawaybrown> <http://www.hb.edu/cf_news/rss.cfm> <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=4099> Hathaway Brown School *19600 North Park Boulevard Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

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prop sandbags available for free
by Inda Blatch-Geib via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

I have approximately 50 white, camera ready sand bags that I must have removed from a shoot site this week. They are filled with a combination of plastic and sand to be lightweight but realistic-perfect for theatre or film projects. Located in Mayfield Hts area, the bags could easily fit into a car and be loaded by one person. Please contact Inda Blatch-Geib at indabg(a)neo.rr.com no later than Friday, Nov. 13th if interested in picking up. After the 13th, they will be thrown away if arrangements have not been made.

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Something Dada's 21st Anniversary Show - "We're Legal!"
by Maria Livers via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Join Something Dada Improvisational Comedy Company this Saturday, November 14th, for our 21st Anniversary Show! Special Guests! Tony Award nominee and Dada alum, Mary Bridget Davies will also sing a few songs, accompanied by original Dada Music Director and extraordinary musician, Dave Schmoll. Details: 2+ hours of fast-paced, hilarious improv comedy with current cast and Dada alums, musical improv, free door prize giveaways and more! Beck Center for the Arts on the Mackey main stage www.beckcenter.org Tickets: $21, PG-13 suggested 8:00pm Thanks! The Cast and Dada Alums

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Hudson Players Announce Auditions for 1776
by Dana Herro via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 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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Hudson Players continue run of HILARIOUS comedy, Play On! November 13 through 21, 2015
by Dana Herro via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

Play On!, directed by OCTA award winning director June Organ, is a hilarious comedy by Rick Abbot about 6 actors, a stage manager, technician, and director trying to put on a show while working with a playwright who just cannot make up her mind. The first act is the cast going through a rehearsal of Phyllis Montague’s “Murder Most Foul”. Everything seems to be going just fine in the beginning. The slip up of lines and the bickering amongst the players are nothing out of the ordinary, mostly between Saul/Dr. Forbes played by Kirk Worcester and Polly/Lady Margaret played by Sally Morris, but then an unexpected guest decides to show up at the rehearsal. Phyllis Montague, played by Sue Jeromson, has made the choice to once again change the script around, which leaves the rest of cast and crew aghast. As they struggle to get through the script for the rest of the show the antics have only just begin. The second act begins with the cast starting their dress rehearsal by coming out on stage to be over looked by the director, Gerry, played by Michael Pitt. Throughout the beginning, the players seem to be a little more relaxed, but still a little frustrated knowing that Phyllis is lurking around the stage. That frustration definitely proves true especially for Louise, who is played by Tara Haggerty and Aggie, played by Michelle Dolciato. As the rest of the act resumes, the cast is able to overcome the pressure and deliver the show as it should be….for the most part. The third act sets the audience up for opening night and everyone is feeling pretty nervous. It’s expected to be flawless, but unfortunately for the players, that’s not what happens. The final act is full of slip-ups, falls, and all kinds of commotion. As they struggle through this hilarious last act it only leads to more laughs and enjoyment for the audience, including an unexpected surprise! Play On! Continues November 13, 14, 15 (matinee), 20 and 21, 2015 at the Barlow Community Center, located at 41 S. Oviatt St., Hudson, OH. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.HudsonPlayers.com or by calling the box office at (330) 655-8522. Student, senior and group discounts are available. For additional information, please email info(a)HudsonPlayers.com

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Feature Film Auditions
by Dezmond Peterson via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

What About Them Productions Presents: Auditions for the feature film What do YOU have to say? *Description:* ng for her. She’s sexy, has a good job, and engaged to Derrick who is a very prominent attorney. Her best friend Janet is in a totally different place in her life. She’s a single mom who suffers from low self-esteem. She has a deep desire to love and be loved. Because she is constantly rejected by men and fails to receive the same kind of attention that Vanessa gets she’s convinced that she will never experience the same kind of happiness that it appears Vanessa has. As a law student Janet desires to represent clients who can’t afford lawyer expenses. It’s her way of contributing her gifts in areas that she was deprived of. She’s hindered by the weakness of a very small perception of herself, while thinking so highly of others. Vanessa’s confidence comes off as arrogance to Janet when it should replicate an example of a high self-image. Vanessa’s responsibility becomes staying strong for Janet while secretly her relationship with Derrick isn’t what it seems. Janet craves the experience of a loving relationship while Vanessa struggles with the frustration that comes with keeping one together. Janet wants companionship, while Vanessa wants singleness. Janet perceives the hard work that it takes to keep a relationship together is better than loneliness. To the contrary, Vanessa would rather be lonely than deal with the weight of being in a unhappy relationship. Two friends who want happiness, but require different ways to obtain it. Unfortunately, Janet makes very unhealthy decisions that she never imagines. Her choices are made by her internal sufferings, and not her morals. Because her decisions people she loves get hurt in the process. Lives are about to change more than she ever thought possible. This jaw dropping drama revolves around a friendship that is put to the test. Vanessa is the confident one who has everything going for her. She’s sexy, has a job she loves, and engaged to Derrick. He’s a very prominent attorney who’s never lost a case. Her best friend Janet is in a totally different place. She’s a single mom suffering from low self-esteem, but has a deep desire to love and be loved. Because she’s constantly rejected by men and don’t receive the kind of attention that Vanessa does. She’s convinced that love will never happen for her. Unfortunately, Janet begins to make unhealthy decisions she never imagined. Her decisions are motivated by her inner sufferings. Lives are about to change more than she ever thought possible. *Available Roles**:* *Marco Alexander* *Description: * Marco is the prosecuting attorney. He's had romantic feelings for Derrick since law school, and nothing’s changed. He doesn't take no for an answer, and when he has to theirs trouble. Ethnicity: African American Height: 5’9”-6’0” Age: 28-35 *Vanessa* *Description: *Vanessa is the best friend of Janet and Derrick’s fiancé. Very attractive. She is the confident one who feels she is the most beautiful woman in the world. She loves to dress. Her self-value lies externally in her beauty. Ethnicity: African American Height: 5’2”-5’6” Age: 25-30 *Sara Jones* *Description: Sara is on trial for murder being defended by Derrick. *She is into the streets and older men. She targets married men to protect herself from commitment. Her wild behavior is the product of her parents rejection. She is full of gifts and talents that has not been tapped into. Ethnicity: Caucasian/Puerto Rican Height: 5’2”-5’4” Age: 20-25 Date: Saturday November 21st Time: 11am-3pm Where: Cleveland State University Main Classroom Building 1899 Chester Ave. Room 137 If interested email Headshot and Resume to whataboutthemproduction(a)gmail.com to schedule a time slot for audition. Also, send us a link of your work if available. You may also visit our website at www.whataboutthemproductions.webs.com and our facebook page at www.facebook.com/wdyhts

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