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The Awakened Voice: Vocal Empowerment through Song Workshop with Seattle-based Company
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

Wandering Aesthetics presents… The Open Door: Akron’s Performance Exchange The Awakened Voice: Vocal Empowerment through Song Wandering Aesthetics, in conjunction with Akropolis Performance Lab, is proud to announce a SPECIAL EVENT of The Open Door: Akron’s Performance Exchange. The eighth of these monthly workshops and first SPECIAL EVENT of its kind will be held on Sunday, November 22nd from 6 PM – 9 PM at Lifesource Yoga located at 300 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Suite 2 in Akron, Ohio. Tuition: $50.00 Enrollment: 4 minimum, 12 maximum This month’s session will be The Awakened Voice: Vocal Empowerment through Song, an introductory workshop with Akropolis Performance Lab, lead by Zhenya Lavy, Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Akropolis Performance Lab, with support from other APL Artists. The event is open to the public. For more information or to register visit www.watheatre.com/opendoor <http://www.watheatre.com/opendoor> or email watheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:watheatre@gmail.com> About the Open Door: Drawing from the rich artistic traditions within Akron, our mission is to introduce community members to diverse forms of creative expression, building community by crossing boundaries, enriching lives and opening the door to the imagination. The Open Door is a monthly workshop led by a different master teacher each session and highlighting a different area associated with performance. From physical action to voice to dance, anyone can benefit from these skills. No experience necessary!!! About the Session: Akropolis Performance Lab (Seattle, WA) partners with Wandering Aesthetics to offer The Awakened Voice: Vocal Empowerment through Song, an exciting workshop to introduce Northeast Ohio performers to the vocal practices developed and practiced by Artistic Director Zhenya Lavy through 25 years of in-depth investigation of voice work. Together we will work to expand your essential instrument and amplify your trust of the body and its responses. With an emphasis on process over prescription. APL’s methodologies open up a means for tapping into artistic potentiality and move the participant toward a single fundamental objective: Living Impulses shaped by Deliberate Form piloted by an Engaged Mind Drawing on APL’s laboratory practice, as well as the individual practices and the Central & Eastern European artistic heritage of APL’s directors, participants can expect to work primarily with traditional song to awaken their voices and empower their capacity to listen, respond, and connect with others by means of the voice. Searching for the point where the performer transcends technique and experiences song as a simultaneously living and historied force, participants will be introduced to: •exercises in partner and group relation to develop physical sensitivity, communication, and dialogues (rhythm, resonance, sound, impulse, space) •principles of vocal pre-expressivity, especially the organization of vocal behavior through resonance, sound association, articulation, pitch and modulation, consonance and dissonance, mood, vibratory quality, and voice-movement-space relationships •techniques for engaging the vocal imagination through sound-making as a physical process •daily practice strategies for the mental and physical tuning of the body/mind through precision, focus, and discipline The singing will be a cappella and will incorporate both monophonic and polyphonic work. The songs, which originate from a variety of cultures and are sung in a variety of languages, will be taught by ear. Preparation: Participants should bring 1-2 traditional folk songs they know by heart in any language they choose. Come prepared to sweat and to sing durationally, with few pauses. Dress comfortably for movement and bring water. We work in bare feet and stand while working. Some physical activity accompanies the vocal work. Previous vocal training is not required. However, if you are not accustomed to physical, expansive, durational vocal work, we recommend that you spend 1-3 hours humming lightly each day during the week leading up to the workshop. The Awakened Voice: Vocal Empowerment through Song is open to performers of all experience levels who are interested in exploring the essential elements of vocal craft in a dynamic, creative, and supportive environment. We look forward to working with you! About Akropolis Performance Lab: Akropolis Performance Lab is an ensemble-based theatre company founded in Seattle in 2000 by Co-Artistic Directors Joseph and Zhenya Lavy. Working in the artistic lineage of Central and Eastern European masters such as Meyerhold, Vakhtangov, and Grotowski, APL has developed Theatre of Polyphony, its aesthetic signature for ensemble-driven work at the nexus of physical action, song, and text that transcends popular pressures to common relevancy and pulses with the temporal force of artistic permanence. Recent work includes Pomegranate & Ash (2015, On the Boards Open Studio) and Uncle Vanya (2014). Their new original, world premiere production, Ecce Faustus, opens in February 2016. Visit APL online at www.akropolisperformancelab.com <http://www.akropolisperformancelab.com/>. **End**

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CPT Station Hope Artist Informational Meeting: Call for Artists!
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

Dear Northeast Ohio Artists, This year, Station Hope will be bigger and better than ever. With support from the National Endowment for the Arts' Our Town grant, Station Hope 2016 will include ROAD TO HOPE: smaller, pop-up performances and community events that will span 4-5 neighborhoods across Greater Cleveland occurring over a 2 month span, culminating in a massive community celebration at and surrounding Ohio City's historic St. John's Church - Cleveland's only authenticated Underground Railroad site, and CPT would like to invite you to be involved. Station Hope 2016 will take place on April 30th, 2016. We are beginning to plan the third annual Station Hope event - a free multi-arts event that celebrates the triumphs of the Underground Railroad, Cleveland's social justice history, and contemporary struggles for freedom and justice. The format of Station Hope includes multiple stages with 10-15 minute pieces performing simultaneously throughout the evening. CPT is looking for artists, performance groups, choirs and organizations to create original work and perform at this powerful event and in various neighborhoods throughout Cleveland during Road to Hope. Performances can range from site-specific plays, actors in character wandering through the event, or your church choir singing. We are also seeking visual artists who are interested in creating community generated art and installations. If you are interested in learning more about Station Hope, you are invited to an informational meeting on Saturday, November 14th at 10am at Cleveland Public Theatre. We will be discussing how Station Hope worked the past two years, how it will grow this year and sharing information about the application process. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by November 11th to clewins(a)cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org>. Thank you for your consideration and attention. We hope you can be a part of this incredible event.

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PLAYERS GUILD ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL
by Joshua Erichsen via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

November 10,2015 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* CONTACT: Joshua Erichsen 330.453.7619 ext 501 *THE PLAYERS GUILD IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE * *AUDITIONS FOR JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL* CANTON, OH - The Players Guild Theatre announces upcoming auditions for the Downstage production of JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL. The JUNIE B. JONES production team includes: Bart Herman, Director/Choreographer; Steve Parsons, Music Director; and Joshua Erichsen, Producing Artistic Director Based on the very popular JUNIE B. JONES book series, by Barbara Park, JUNIE B. JONES is a delightful adaptation of four of Park's best-selling books brought to life in a genuinely comical, and not strictly-for-kids musical developed by TheatreworksUSA. Its Junie B.'s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend Lucille doesn't want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal", and first grade has never been more exciting. Auditions will be held at the Players Guild Theatre located in the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave N., Canton, on Sunday, November 22 and Monday, November 23 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. The Players Guild is seeking 3 men and 3 women, who will play multiple roles. *All roles are available and non-traditional casting will be considered for all roles*. Interested parties who are 16 years of age or older, should sign up for a time slot by filling out the available online form at www.playersguildtheatre.com. Walk-ins are permitted and will be accommodated for the first available time slot. Those auditioning are asked to please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre piece which best showcases their vocal ability and bring the corresponding sheet music in the correct key (an accompanist will be provided). Additionally, actors are asked to bring a current photo or headshot (and resume if available, but not required) with them to their audition. Principal callbacks are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 24. The cast meet & greet and read thru will be held on Monday, December 7, and rehearsals will run Sunday - Thursday evenings from 7-10pm. This W.G. Fry Theatre production is scheduled to open on Friday, January 22, 2016 and will run through Sunday, February 7, 2016 with Friday performances at 7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. In addition there are four scheduled school matinee performances on the following dates, Tuesday, January 26 and Wednesday, January 27 and Tuesday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 3 at 10:00 AM. The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners: Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository, and 89.7 WKSU. # # # #

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ACTRESS WANTED for a table reading of a play by Joey Bauer at the Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights, Wed., Nov. 18th
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

Actresses - I need you to join me and my cast of three in a table reading of "Two Old Jews walk in a Deli" at the Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights on Wed., Nov. 18th, 6:45 - 9:15 p.m.. The role is that of Waitress Margo, age 18 - 25, white. She plays the foil for her grandfather and his pal, who are having a reunion at an L.A. deli. Please email your resume and a head shot no later than Trs., Nov. 12th. Thanks so much! Cheers, Joey c/o: Joeybauer21(a)gmail.com

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Drama Class for Grades 6-12 Begins Monday!
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is pleased to announce... ...And Scene! Have you ever felt like you know your lines, but not what to do with them? Or like you know your blocking, but not how to get there? Then ...And Scene! is the class for you. Taught by LCMP Cultural Arts Programmer and TN Youth Outreach Coordinator Brian McNally, this class will utilize script analysis, character development, spatial awareness, scene study and more to help equip young actors with the tools to make believable, compelling and purposeful choices onstage. Students who have acted before are encouraged to enroll. Roster size is limited. Grades 6-12 Mondays November 16 - December 21 5:00pm-6:30pm $60 ($50 w/TN Membership) TNCArts.org or (440) 949-5200 to register or for more info TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / 44054

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Sugarplum Fairy Tea Nov 21
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

Filling up Fast, space is becoming limited for the Saturday, November 21…Annual “Sugarplum Tea” to benefit the City Ballet of Cleveland, 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Acacia Reservation in Beachwood. This event sold out last year and is sure to sell out again, so get your tickets early! Meet and greet your beloved characters from The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker. Enjoy a bountiful dessert buffet with your special tea or hot chocolate.�Our photographer will be there to take your photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy or another Nutcracker favorite while you are invited to make your own crown, wand and ornament. Enjoy a special performance by the Sugarplum Fairy and other Nutcracker characters and a reading from The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker at 3:00pm. Raffle tickets will also be available for fantastic prizes including Spa certificates, dance baskets, sweet treats and more!Call to reserve tickets at 216-848-9088. www.cityballetofcleveland.org � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Cleveland's The Singing Angels at The Lorain Palace Theater
by Kurt Hernon via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

*Lorain's Waterfront Winterfest presents: Cleveland's THE SINGING ANGELS at The Lorain Palace Theater* *SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29th at 3PM (doors open at 2:30) $10 in advance $12 at door* Since its debut, The Singing Angels has performed in 34 countries, sung with major celebrities, accompanied symphonies, and entertained dignitaries, presidents, and popes. The Singing Angels has been featured on national and international television, has performed four times at the White House, and has appeared in concert with a host of stars, including Celine Dion, Cathy Rigby, Eartha Kitt, Jon Conlee, B.J. Thomas, Neil Zaza, Bob Hope, Wayne Newton, Kenny Rogers, Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, Audrey Hepburn, Jim Brickman, The 5 Browns, Nancy Sinatra, Barenaked Ladies, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the US Army Band. Come on out and kick of the Holiday Season with The Singing Angels at The Lorain Palace Theater as The Morning Journal presents The Palace Holiday at Home Series in conjunction with Lorain's Waterfront Winterfest! Tickets available online at: www.lorainpalace.org or by phone: 440.245.2323

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Auditions! The Lyons, Peter & the Starcatcher... more (Weathervane Playhouse, Akron)
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

NEWS RELEASE Melanie YC Pepe Artistic Director 330.826.2626<tel:330.826.2626> Auditions Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> The Lyons February 4 to 16, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, November 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Peter and the Starcatcher February 25 to March 6, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, January 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, January 4, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike January 24 & 25, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, January 24, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Review Sides. 8 p.m. Audition Monday, January 25, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Review Sides. 8 p.m. Audition Spamalot June 2 to 26, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, April 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, April 4, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ###

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**Namaste Yoga Studio hosts "Out of Danger", a Personal Protection Seminar**
by Edward Niam via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

***OUT OF DANGER*** *A Personal Protection Seminar for Everyone * A unique training that provides people with the hands-on-skills needed to protect them in any situation. This is for anyone concerned with their personal safety. Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm At Namaste Yoga Studio 9293 Olde Eight Road Northfield Ctr, OH 44067, 330-908-0700 Cost:$35.00 per person Open to people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Registration: In the studio at the above address or online at www.namasteyogastudio.net <file:///C:/Users/Edward/Desktop/www.namasteyogastudio.net%20> In this seminar you will learn: Fundamentals of personal protection Awareness of dangerous situations and people Common everyday items that can be used as defensive/offensive weapons What happens to you physiologically and emotionally when you are attacked Basic self-defense techniques When to fight--when to run Break away methods, defending against a weapon Safe driving: a car with a red/blue flasher wants you to pull over Secure your home, strangers at your door Avoid being kidnapped How to deal with a stalker Protecting and educating your children Safety when traveling About our instructor: Sifu Edward Niam is a Master of Shaolin Kung Fu and holds the rank of Black Sash. He has been training people in all phases of personal protection for over 40 years. He is a former law enforcement officer and Director of Investigations for the Summit County Prosecutor's Office. Edward is a graduate of the Special Weapons and Tactics Training (SWAT) held in London, Ohio. *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam Master-TCM, SKF http://twitter.com/ <http://goog_682850697>edwardniam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8584 B East Washington Street Suite 106 Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 330.564.7558 http://sifuedwardniam.icnbuys.com www.taichicleveland.com taichicleveland(a)gmail.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> [image: --] Edward Niam [image: https://]about.me/SifuEdwardNiam "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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Berko on Broadway
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

To ready Roy Berko's reviews of his recent Broadway visit go to: www.royberko.info

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