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LCCC Theatre Presents THE DIVINERS
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

LCCC Theatre Department presents The Diviners by Jim Leonard Jr. Directed by Dave Cotton Performance Dates: November 19, 20 and 21 Curtain: 8:00 pm This marvelously theatrical play is the story of a disturbed young man and his friendship with a disenchanted preacher in southern Indiana in the early 1930s. In Jim Leonard Jr's gothic prairie melodrama, a disillusioned Kentucky preacher named C.C. Showers takes work on a farm in a fictional hamlet named Zion - population forty - where the local soothsayer is a raving teenage boy. The youth has been abnormally terrified of water since age four when his mother drowned saving him. Miraculously, Buddy seems to have been left with a gift: he can locate precious underground aquifers. Buddy is a diviner. The two become fast friends and C.C. soon finds himself acting as Buddy's mentor and teacher. He seems to be able to relate to Buddy in ways that most people can't. Shortly after settling in, C.C. reveals that he is a former preacher who has lost faith in his vocation. That knowledge changes everything. The townsfolk have been praying for a preacher. The conflict of interests soon evolves into a crisis that leads to a great tragedy. The Diviners is presented in the Stocker Arts Center¹s Cirigliano Studio Theatre on the campus of Lorain County Community College, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035 Tickets: $8/Adults; $7/LCCC Students, Staff & Seniors 65+; $6/Groups of 15 or more. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, come to the Stocker Arts Center Box Office, which is open weekdays from 12 noon to 6:00pm, call (440) 366-4040 or (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 during those hours, or purchase online at www.stockerartscenter.com. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Jeremy K. Benjamin Director of Theatre Production Manager/Technical Director/Designer Lorain County Community College (440) 366-7120 jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu ³After all of our studies we acquire only that which we put into practice.² -Goethe

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AUDITIONS for BLOOMS OF STEEL at LCCC Theatre
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 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 Bloom. 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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Seussical Opens Thursday at Beaumont School!!!
by Cindy Young via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Beaumont Drama PresentsSeussical Based on the works of Dr. Seuss Co-Conceived byStephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens & Eric IdleMusic by Stephen FlahertyLyrics by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn AhrensProduced by arrangement with Music Theatre International Thursday, Nov. 12 ~ 7:30 pmFriday, Nov. 13 ~ 7:30 pmSaturday, Nov. 14 ~ 2:30 pmSaturday, Nov. 14 ~ 7:30 pm Beaumont Spiritual Life Center Theater (Fairmount Boulevard Entrance)Beaumont School3301 North Park BoulevardCleveland Heights, OH 44118 Admission: Adults $10,Students/Senior Citizens $5 Purchase tickets online: www.beaumontschool.org/purchaseticketsFor more information, contact kbernardo(a)beaumontschool.org

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FREE swing dancing every Wednesday night at Nazca Peruvian Restaurant in Warrensville Heights.
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Swing dancing at Nazca Restaurant & Bar every Wednesday! 7pm-8pm Beginner Jitterbug lesson with Valerie Salstrom and Corrie Holliday. This lesson will satisfy and inspire dancers of all levels. The lesson will begin with the basics and quickly move on to flashy and fun spins and turns. New moves are taught every single week! DJ Music from 8-12 provided by Catherine Kane and Valerie. Nazca is located at 4620 Richmond Road in Warrensville Heights. Nazca is very near the intersections of 480, 271 and 422. This venue is quickly and easily accessed from all points north, south, east and west. Nazca has a wonderful wood laminate floor that comfortably fits 200+ dancers. Parking is plentiful, well lit and very safe. Nazca Restaurant brings an eclectic and modern Peruvian cuisine to the Cleveland dining scene. Influenced by Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and African cuisine, Peruvian cuisine offers an unforgettable experience of refined culinary senses. Chef Cesar Mugaburu offers a tasteful menu full of fresh dishes prepared to satisfy the fine tastes of every food connoisseur. This event is for patrons 18 years and older www.GetHepSwing.com

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ACTOR SEMINAR With MAJOR HOLLYWOOD MANAGER
by Joe DePaul via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

ACTOR SEMINAR With MAJOR HOLLYWOOD MANAGER Sunday November 22nd Click below for more information & register <http://www.pmtm.com/events.php> http://www.pmtm.com/events.php Click below to see some of Julie's clients..... <https://www.facebook.com/dreamscope/> https://www.facebook.com/dreamscope/ Call 330-666-4125 to register

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Lakewood swing dance this Friday, November 13th with Get Hep Swing
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Dance this Friday, November 13th at the Lakewood Masonic Temple at 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. The cost of the dance is $12 per person or $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID. If you are brand new to the Get Hep Swing dances you may attend for only $5 your first time. Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm with Valerie Salstrom of Get Hep Swing. Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) The Syncopated Sin Swing Band will kick off an AMAZING night of music and swing dancing until 12am. Everyone is welcome to come and have fun with us at the swing dance. There is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner. Most people dress casually. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and not too sticky on the bottom. The Lakewood Masonic Temple is located at 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. There is a parking lot in the back and plenty of street parking available too. Please enter the building through the front double doors. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, and special topic workshops. For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info(a)gethepswing.com

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A price the whole family can afford $20 "A Christmas Story" Benefit Tickets (CPH) - special night!
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $20.00 Benefit Tickets are now ON SALE! See Cleveland Play House's A CHRISTMAS STORY for over ½ off the regular price AND support a good cause at the same time! A CHRISTMAS STORY Sunday, November 29, 2015 - 6:30pm Allen Theatre This is a one-night-only $20.00 ticket option for the Sunday, November 29th performance of "A CHRISTMAS STORY" at Cleveland Play House. Availability may be limited, so pre-orders are encouraged! All proceeds from the sale of these tickets will go directly to fund SCHOLARSHIPS for Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance students. Use purchase code BENCSU when purchasing tickets for this date. For full details, visit http://www.csuohio.edu/class/theatre/benefits. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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For Sale Intelligent Lighting Mirror Scanner DMX $45
by Vanitycrash via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

I have two (2) Stage Ape Phoenix Intelligent Lighting Mirror Scanner DMX selling for $45 each. They are 4 channel DMX flat mirror scanner 24v 250 watt ELC bulb 8 gobos with set colors plus open Can run stand alone or master/slave in sound active mode LED display for dmx settings. More info here http://cleveland.craigslist.org/msg/5306184446.html I have two (2) Novascan 250 Intelligent Lighting Mirror Scanner DMX selling for $100 each. They are 6 channel DMX flat mirror scanner colors: 14 dichroic colors+white gobos: 14 gobos + open beam 100% electronic dimming feature strobe: 1-7 flashes per second pan movement: 180 degrees tilt movement: 90 degrees 5 high quality stepper motors lamp: ELC 24V/250W lamp master/slave mode music mode with built-in microphone More info here http://cleveland.craigslist.org/msg/5306171763.html

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"NUNCRACKERS: The Nunsense Christmas Musical" opens this Friday at Clague Playhouse!
by Alex Nalbach via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

ClaguePlayhouse, 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, will present Dan Goggin’s comedy Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musicalas the second production of its 88th season. TheLittle Sisters of Hoboken are back! The nuns of Mount St. Helen’s are preparingfor their first Christmas television show in the convent basement, but whenthings don’t go as planned, mayhem ensues. Packed with parodies of favoriteholiday carols, this light-hearted romp offers a high-spirited spoof of allthings Christmas. Nuncrackersis directed by Kim Mihalik, with musical direction by Jayne Kacik. The castincludes Ian Atwood, Marthan Brown, Grace Davis, Kate Miller, Sarah Rish,Philip Sutherland,Abby Twining, and Susan Weber. A video preview of the productionis available at https://vimeo.com/144446967. The production runs from November13 through December 13 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. andSundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), and $10for students (with valid ID), and may be purchased by calling the box office at440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1–6 p.m. Duringthis production, the playhouse will also hold its popular fundraiser, the sixthannual “Jewelry Heist.” Friends of the theatre have generously donatedbeautiful semi-precious jewelry, sterling silver, and hand-crafted objectswhich will be sold in the lobby. Purchases will not only support the theatre,but also help you start your holiday shopping! This year’s donations includemany high-quality items, so bring your checkbook! Upcomingproductions this season include Proof (January15-February 7), Miracle on South DivisionStreet (March 11-April 3), and Panache(May 6-29): please visit clagueplayhouse.org for details.

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Talespinner announces a CALL FOR SCRIPTS for 2016 PLAYGROUND, new plays workshop!
by Alison Garrigan via NEohioPAL 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

*Attention Playwrights!TALESPINNER CHILDREN'S THEATRE* *Call for Scripts for* *PLAYground 2016* Talespinner Children's Theatre (TCT), located at 5209 Detroit Ave., in Cleveland, announces a CALL FOR SCRIPTS for its new program PLAYground, a new plays for children workshop, premiering in July of 2016. PLAYground is an exciting new program that showcases new works for children by Cleveland-area writers during this two-week intensive workshop in July of 2016. Writers (using local directors, and actors age 16 and up) will be given one week's rehearsal to showcase their works in true workshop fashion, book in hand, and one weekend to perform that workshop for the public, complete with audience talk-backs following performance. During the week, they are given full use of the TCT rehearsal space, stage, and access to puppets, props, and costumes. PLAYground gives Cleveland-area writers a chance to put their work up on its feet, to help provide development of ideas, and exposure to the public. Plays submitted to PLAYground may be considered for future, full-stage production by TCT. WHAT: PLAYground gives local writers a chance to develop their work in a professional environment, with support from TCT. After a week's rehearsal, the workshop piece will be presented to the public in two performances over one weekend. HOW: TCT will provide directors, stage managers, and actors--age 16 and up, rehearsal and performance space, their prop and puppet stock, and costumes. PLAYground will also be fully marketed as part of TCT's 2016 programming. WHEN: PLAYground runs (including rehearsals) from July 2nd through July 17th. Performances take place Saturdays, July 9th & 16th, and Sundays, July 10th & 17th. Each play will get two performances, and fully moderated talk-backs. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Deadline: March 1, 2016 Submit: A preliminary script, with a list of characters, and a synopsis. It is understood that re-writes will happen between acceptance and rehearsals, but any major changes must be approved by TCT, as the work accepted must be recognizable by beginning of the program. All major changes to character must be completed by April 15th so that casting can begin at that time. Please make sure that your name and contact information--including email--is printed clearly on the front page of the submission. Submissions not clearly labeled will not be considered. Criteria: Writers must be based in the Cleveland area. Out of state or out of region submissions will not be accepted for this program. (Please feel free to contact TCT at the email address below if you would like to know if your area is included.) Scripts must be an adaptation of, or based on, an international folktale, faerie tale, mythology, or work from another discipline (ie. ballet, opera, orchestra, literature.) All materials on which work is based must be in the public domain. Scripts will not be considered if they are based on materials that hold current copyright. All materials on which work is based must be noted for reference. (ie: "this work is based on the German folktale, Ashputel.") Writers should be willing to work collaboratively with TCT and the artists involved in the program, and be available for all rehearsals and performances in the program. Submitting writers can not have had a full production in any TCT producing season. Folksongs or appropriate music can be included, but orchestration and instrumentation must all be able to be produced vocally, or with alternate, available, creative instruments. All musical works must be in the public domain. TCT does not use pre-recorded materials. Musical direction will not be provided, and links to source music must be provided by writer. Scripts can be no longer than 45 pages. Where to submit: Electronic copy (preferred): Please send a word or pdf document to: talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com with "PLAYground Script Submission" in the subject header. Paper copy: Please send a clearly printed copy to: Talespinner Children's Theatre 5209 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 Attn: PLAYground TCT will endeavor to make all play selections by March 15, 2016, and you will be notified by email. Alison Garrigan *Executive Artistic Director*, *Talespinner Children's Theatre* *Next up on the TCT stage: Prince Ivan & the Firebird, Nov. 28 - Dec. 20* *TCT's Exciting 2015 Season!* *Rosalynde & the Falcon March 28 - April 19* *The Silent Princess June 6 - 28* *Finn McCool September 19 - October 11* *Prince Ivan & the Firebird November 28 - December 20* For more information, or to make reservations, visit TCT's website talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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