April 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Garfield Player fundraiser Help support the arts.
by gary via NEohioPAL 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

*Garfield Players* *Fund* *Raiser* *Images* *of* *Magnificence* A journey through the early theatrical career of Orson Welles Written and Performed by Justin Steck In celebration of Orson Welles 100th birthday & A musical review Finger food will be provided. A 50/50 Raffle and a Chinese Raffle Cost is $15.00 for 1 ticket, $25.00 for 2 tickets Children are $10.00 a ticket Performance at St. John Lutheran Church 11333 Granger Rd. (Corner of Turney and Granger) Date is Saturday, April 25 th at 7:00 P.M. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M. *To purchase tickets call 216-475-8313* *Visit our web site to buy online: garfieldplayers.org <http://garfieldplayers.org>*

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Kent State University at Stark Theatre presents "Blur"
by WILLIAMS, CYNTHIA via NEohioPAL 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

Kent State University at Stark Theatre presents Blur Kent State University at Stark will present Blur by Melanie Marnich as the final theatrical event of the 2014-15 season on April 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and on April 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the performance on April 26 at 2:30 p.m. A genetic disease is gradually robbing Dot of her eyesight. Her relationships with her mother and friends are challenged during her struggle for independence and self-assertion. With the help of her boyfriend, best friend and a wayward priest, Dot brings the audience on a journey that discovers the kind of vision needed not only to prevail over this disease, but to thrive with spirit, humor and hope. For mature audiences only, due to sexual content and strong language. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $7 for non-Kent State students, children under 17 and senior citizens. All Kent State students are admitted free of charge with current student ID. Reserve tickets online at www.kent.edu/stark/theatre<http://www.kent.edu/stark/theatre> or call the Kent State Stark Theatre Box Office at 330-244-3348, Mondays through Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. Directing Blur is Kent State Stark Assistant Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg. Louis Williams is the scenic and lighting designer, Susan Blurton is the costume designer and Ron Jarvis is the sound designer.

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STAGE MANAGER CONSORTIUM
by Amanda Lin Boyd-Edwards via NEohioPAL 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

*STAGE MANAGER CONSORTIUM* Are you a Stage Manager? Do you want to be a Stage Manager? Do you ever think to yourself, “I wish I could talk with other Stage Managers to get new ideas…” or “Whoa, that was a rough show, I wonder what I could have done differently?” Then the Consortium is the place for you. It will be held at Cleveland Public Theatre in their Church Space (6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio). *The next Consortium will be Sunday, May 3rd from noon to 1:30.* May 3rd's meeting will include discussions regarding: Working with the production team and preparedness for tech. Please email me ASAP if you are planning on attending! More dates will be added as interest grows. All meetings will run until 1:30-2pm. If the dates above interest you or if you have any questions, please contact Amanda Lin Boyd at boyd.amanda.lin(a)gmail.com. Topics for discussion will be at the ready, but please bring some of your own as well. Beverages will be provided. For those interested in Stage Management this can be a great networking tool as the Cleveland-Akron area is always looking for talent.

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Review: Fine Arts Association's One Act Festival uneven mix of silly, strange
by Katherine Miller via NEohioPAL 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fine Arts Association's One Act Festival uneven mix of silly, strange The Fine Arts Association promises a quick, quirky and hilarious evening with their 19th annual One Act Festival, running weekends now through April 25, 2015. (After all, the show’s title is “Quick, Quirky & Hilarious.”) Although the evening itself isn’t quick, all six pieces are quirky, and some are even hilarious.The experience features... (to read the entire review, CLICK HERE).Trouble with the link? Copy and paste it into your browser:http://www.news-herald.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150420/theater-… MillerCleveland Performing Arts Examiner / The Morning Journal / The News-HeraldEmail- KateMillerExaminer(a)yahoo.comExaminer Site- http://www.examiner.com/performing-arts-in-cleveland/kate-miller-----------…

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Director Wanted: 'Vanya, Sonya, Masha & Spike' at CVLT
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is seeking a director for its planned production** of Christopher Durang's VANYA, SONYA, MASHA & SPIKE, scheduled for January 15 - February 6, 2016. Interested parties may contact Julia Wolff - wolff924(a)gmail.com - for details on production, job requirements, and stipend. -- Drew Rothman *Chagrin Valley Little Theatre* CVLT.org <http://www.CVLT.org> twitter.com/chagrintheatre <http://www.twitter.com/chagrintheatre> facebook.com/chagrintheatre <http://www.facebook.com/chagrintheatre> ** Production license pending. Schedule subject to change.

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Review of "in a word" at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

There are not enough complements to capture CPT's 'in a word' Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Out of sight, out of mind. This quaint saying suggests that if you do not see someone or something with frequency, you will soon stop thinking about them. Lauren Yee's new play "in a word," in production at Cleveland Public Theatre, suggests an alternative and significantly more disturbing meaning. Two years have passed since Fiona's adopted seven-year-old son mysteriously disappeared from the car while she ran into a gas station for a quick purchase. Her husband Guy has been trying hard to get over, get around and get through this traumatic event, but she cannot let it go. She is obsessed by it. Lost in it. Out of sight, out of mind. And to demonstrate just how lost Fiona has become, the playwright takes us on an absurdist, one-act journey into her insanity. For more of this review, go to: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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"It Runs In The Family" Auditions Tonight and Tomorrow at Workshop Players
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

*Workshop Players will be holding auditions for the comedy It Runs in the Family, by Ray Cooney, directed by Mason Adams.* *AUDITION DATES: Tuesday April 21st and Wednesday April 22nd at 7pm. * *Callbacks on Thursday, April 23.* *Auditions will be held at the theater, **44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001, and will **consist of readings from script. * *Performance dates are July 9 through July 26.* *For more information contact director Mason Adams at **masonadMs(a)msn.com* <masonadMs(a)msn.com> Set in a hospital, *It Runs in the Family* contains the usual assortment of farcical nuts running in and out of doors mistaking everybody for someone else, as Dr. Mortimore tries to fend off a paternity suit, an ex-wife, a punkish daughter and various other lunatics so that he may, at last, deliver the Ponsonby Lecture in an international conference. The hospital becomes a veritable madhouse of lunacy as poor Dr. Mortimore’s chances of escape become more and more complex. This is a very fast paced, crazy comedy with one set. There are wild situations with at least three males impersonating Matron in drag. Except for two characters people are constantly coming on and off so *everyone will need to be at all rehearsals*. This is a tight ensemble piece. Roles: 7 males, 5 females Dr. David Mortimer - late 40s to early 50s - A successful neurologist at an important moment in his career. He is charming and a little pompous, flustered but quick to come up with ideas to cover he ever growing string of lies.. He is hoping to become the head of surgery and get knighted as a result of the speech he is about to present. He is onstage for almost the entire play and it is a very physical role. He is Rosemary’s husband, Jane’s former lover and Leslie’s father. He ends up in drag as Matron. Dr. Mike Connolly - mid 20s to mid 30s - An exuberant, boyish doctor who loves acting and dressing up. Makes an attractive woman in the right dress. He is eager to please but is often frenetic! Dr. Hubert Bonney - late 40s to early 50s - A doctor and David’s best friend. He is very low key but very likable. Much to his dismay he finds himself in the middle of David’s lies ultimately having to say he is Leslie’s father. While he may be slow to realize some things, he can be quick to react in song etc. to cover up something. He always gives in to David and is totally afraid of his mother. He ends up in drag as Matron. He has lots of physical comedy. Sir Willoughby Drake - early 60s to late 70s - He is a stern administrator who is a little out of touch with what really goes on in the hospital. Chair of the Board of St. Andrew’s Hospital, London. Very elegant – but ultimately succumbs to the gin in the end! Police Sergeant - late 40s to early 60s - He is a practical, down to earth cop who has arrested Leslie. He is revealed to be Mike’s uncle. He is the antagonist trying to get to the bottom of what is going on and haul Leslie off to jail. Bill Leslie - early 60s to late 70s - He is a patient at the hospital who gets thrown into the fray as a result of David’s lies. He is eccentric, fun loving and imagines him a swinger. He is confused into thinking the doctor’s lounge is his new hospital room and confuses everyone else. He is in a wheelchair, loves his liquor and women. He always becomes lucid when David is trying to cover something up. Leslie - late teens to early 20s - The tough, punk offspring of Jane and David who is now on an emotional rollercoaster finding out a doctor at the hospital is his father. He/She is very excitable but persistent. This is a very physical role but he/she is very sweet and loving when he/she thinks he/she has found his/her father and grandmother. Rosemary Mortimer - late 40s to late 50s - David’s attractive wife. She is refined and very outgoing and pleasant. She falls for many of her husband’s lies with concern and compassion. She handles the chaos that erupts around her with typical English resolve. Matron - mid 30s to late 50s - Used to giving the orders and having them taken. She is a no nonsense type of woman. She is robust, ample, strict, a rule follower. She can be quite intimidating but changes totally when she thinks Dr. Bonny has romantic intentions. She has lots of physical comedy. Jane Tate - late 30s to late 40s - Very pretty, sexy and cuddly. A former nurse at the hospital who had an affair with David that resulted in her son Leslie. She is a middle class and very protective of her son. She is not a pushover. Sister - any age range - She is a very efficient nurse at the hospital. Only appears in Act 1. Mother - mid 60s to late 70s - Hubert’s mother. She is doting, amiable but strong willed where her son is concerned. She is feisty and becomes surprised that her son got a woman pregnant but is thrilled with her new grandson. She only appears in Act 2. -- 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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Two More Weekends For Workshop Players' "The Orphans"
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

THE ORPHANS by James Prideaux Directed by Judy MacKeigan If you love the Brewster sisters from Arsenic and Old Lace, you will also love Lily (Melissa Lyle) and Catherine Spangler (Kristina Rivera), who have lived in seclusion in their hotel room for the past 25 years with their only visitor being their lawyer (Jeff Caja), who delivers (in cash) the profits from the steel mill they inherited from their father. Their hotel that was once a gem has become run down and seedy. Their next door neighbor is a prostitute and the bellhops lack decorum. The twist at the end will surprise and delight the audience. It is a touching, warm-hearted and funny story of what happens when these two eccentrics must finally face the outside world. Production dates are April 16, 17, 18, 24, 25; May 1, 2 at 8 p.m., with matinees on Sunday April 26; May 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 each, or $10 for groups of 15 or more. Call the Box Office at 440-988-5613 or email contact(a)workshopplayers.com for reservations. Doors open 45 minutes before show. Each performance can accommodate two wheelchairs. -- 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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Collinwood Club Guitars at Whole Foods Chagrin Blvd Friday
by Noel Schwenk via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

A great warm-up to your weekend festivities starts with Whole Food's 5x7 Tasting Events! A popular social gathering each Friday with great food and wine tastings; Collinwood Club Guitars performs this Friday, April 24, from 5-7pm, at 27249 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere; featuring a new arrangement - check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKqm2K-XreY Best Regards Noel

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Make $1000.00 a week and travel Europe this summer! Dancer Auditions May 2nd 2015 @1pm!
by Jonathan Webb via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

Auditions for James Brown’s Band European World Tour 2015The James Brown Band is being revived for a world tour this summer and we are looking for dancers to tour with the band. Tour Stops Confirmed - MONTE CARLO - JAPAN - BONGO, AFRICA Tour Compensation - $1000.00 a week Audition InfoAudition Date: Saturday May 2nd 2015 Audition Time: 1pm Audition Place: Shaker Dance Academy 23440 Commerce Park Road Beachwood, OH 44122Requirements: - Female - 18+ (must be a 18 by June 2015) - Hip Hop & Jazz Technical training - Passport needed ( by departure date June 2015) - Responsible and professional attitude If interested please send Head Shot & Resume to info(a)shakerdanceacademy.net Attn: James Brown Audition!You will be sent a confirmation letter with further instructions. Thank you. Stacey Malone, Office Manager Jonathan and Tracey Webb, Owners Shaker Dance Performing Arts Academy Inc. 23440 Commerce Park Road. Beachwood, OH 44122 216.591.2300 www.shakerdanceacademy.net

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