April 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

IRISH DANCE PERFORMANCE
by Cannon Irish Dance via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

Cannon Irish Dancers School Performance is Sunday, April 19th. Tickets can be purchased at www.olmstedperformingarts.com Click on “Events” Hope to see you there.

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Workshop Players' Auditions: It Runs in the Family, a comedy by Ray Cooney
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 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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PSC & Cleveland Heights Ice Show Skating Through Time
by Cindy Young via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

Pavilion Skating Club and the City of Cleveland Heights present "Skating Through Time"an ice show featuring talented skaters including Regional, Sectional, and US National competitors Sunday, April 26 at 4 pm at Cleveland Heights Recreation Center 1 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. $10 Adults, $5 for seniors and children under 10 Featured skaters include, Katie McBeath, National Freestyle competitor Micah Jaffe and Maeve Pascoe, National Ice Dance competitors and the Mentor Ice Diamonds Synchro Team, National Bronze Medalists. Come watch this dazzling musical performance on ice!!

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Rubber City Shakespeare seeing STAGE MANAGERS
by Chris Simmons via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

Rubber City Shakespeare Seeks STAGE MANAGERS: We are seeking a stage manager for Richard III and Assistant Stage Managers for As You Like It and Richard III. If you are interested in either position please email your resume to Dane Leasure at dane(a)rubbercityshakes.com. A Stipend is provided for both Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers. Rehearsals are generally 6-10pm Sunday through Thursday until Tech weeks for the Shows. Richard III will rehearse starting May 10-May 28. As You Like It will rehearse May 31-June 18. Both shows will enter tech week June 21. Richard III runs in Repertory with As You Like It, June 26-July 19. -- *Chris Simmons* Managing Director Resident Properties Designer Rubber City Shakespeare Company www.rubbercityshakes.com www.facebook.com/rubbercityshakes

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Review of ""Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" at Cleveland Play House
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

CPH's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' is a delightful diversion Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Imagine hearing the words of 19th century Russian playwright Anton Chekhov - a man who proclaimed that his work was meant to tell an audience "Have a look at yourselves and see how bad and dreary your lives are!" - with a laugh track. That is the disorienting but absolutely delightful experience of sitting through Christopher Durang's uproariously funny "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," currently on stage at Cleveland Play House. The laugh track comes courtesy of the audience. For more of this review, go to: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Nordonia Drama Club presents Aida: April 17-19
by Chris Simmons via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

The Nordonia High School stage will be rocked back to ancient times this April as the Nordonia High School Drama Club presents *Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida*! Performances will be April 17th-19th. *Aida* is an epic tale of loyalty, betrayal, and the timelessness of love, set in ancient Egypt. It tells the story of an enslaved Nubian princess, her conflicted Egyptian captor, and a forbidden love that rocks the ancient world to its core. *Performances of this year’s production of Aida will be Friday and Saturday, April 17th & 18th at 8 PM, and Sunday, April 19th at 3 PM.* There will also be a free preview performance for senior citizens on Thursday, April 16th at 4 PM. Reserved seating is $12 a ticket and General Admission seating is $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. *To reserve your tickets today, please call 330.908.6199, extension 585323 <330.908.6199%2C%20extension%20585323>. * Directing this year’s production is Nordonia High School’s Director of Drama, Chris Simmons. Megan Gargano will serve as both Assistant Director and Choreographer while Bill Shaffer serves as Musical Director. Dane Leasure will serve as the Fight Choreographer for the production. *Please also visit the Drama Club's new website at www.nordoniadrama.com <http://www.nordoniadrama.com/> for information on Aida and all of the Drama Club's events!*

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AUDITION / MONOLOGUE COACHING - MARC MORITZ
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Marc Moritz is a high energy, personable acting coach who has coached me through professional auditions. I enjoyed the time we spent together on dissecting my monologues and putting them up on their feet."- Jesse Markowitz - Actor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are moving into a very busy and exciting time with General Auditions for: CPH - http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting GLTF - http://greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions/ (Generals & Actor-Teacher DOBAMA - http://dobama.org/auditions/ >>> ARE YOU PREPARED? >>> I can prepare you to successfully Audition! >>> >>> This the perfect time to find that perfect Contemporary & Classical Monologue. Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues under their belt. Do you? >>> >>> I have worked at GLTF, The Cleveland Playhouse , Dobama as well as most of the local and regional theaters, and have a strong sense of what they are looking for . >>> I Can't get you the job...but I can prepare you to do your most solid work! >>> >>> Having aided in the preparation of successful auditions for both professional venues and for college admittance to such schools as Juilliard, DePaul, SUNY Purchase, NYU Tisch and Syracuse University, you will leave these sessions confident, balanced and well prepared. WHAT OTHERS SAY: "The best private acting coach in Northeast Ohio! Personalized and creative coaching techniques. Highly knowledgeable and respected in the industry." --Darnell Jones AEA, SAG-AFTRA member "Marc has a gift for bringing the funny out and he is not afraid to go there. Marc encouraged me to experiment, be fearless and go there with him and it has paid off for me." - Bridget Chebo - Actress "Marc's talent, intelligence and guidance have been invaluable in my development as an actor. We work hard and have fun and I have complete trust in him." - Laura Starnik-Actress "Every student who works with Marc Moritz remarks to me about his insights, his complete knowledge of subject matter, his clarity and kindness. The ability to find a way to make each student grow is his gift." -Mitchell Fields - >>> >>> CONTACT: MARC MORITZ via Email or 216-255-1120 >>> >>> Reasonable Rates! >>> Available East & West Side Location >>> >>> BIO: >>> Marc Moritz (AEA) most recently appeared in YENTL at The Cleveland Playhouse and was a GLTF Company Member - appearing in INTO THE WOODS as well as THE CRUCIBLE , YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU & ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the original Broadway production of the Sondheim/Prince musical Merrily We Roll Along . Theaters worked include: The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Idaho Theatre Festival, Long Wharf, Goodman, New Harmony, Carousel Dinner Theatre , Riverside Shakespeare Festival , Cain Park, Dobama and many more.Marc appeared as Tateh in the acclaimed JCC production of Ragtime. Also: Ten Minutes From Cleveland ,Cat In The Hat - Seussical ,Argan - Imaginary Invalid , Gremio - Taming Of The Shrew , Uncle John -Grapes Of Wrath , Alan -Baby , Touchstone - AsYou Like It , Ed - You Can't Take It with You -among others. Marc was the Founder/Director of the Cleveland based Giant Portions Improv Troupe. His improv training includes stints at ImprovOlympic and extensive workshops withPaul Sills, Del Close and Charna Halpern. Marc was a Visiting Guest Artist at Cornell Universitywhere he coached students and performed in productions as a professional mentor. Marc has taught Acting and Improv at The Cleveland Improv Institute, housed in the landmark Cleveland Hermit Club, and was on staff at Chicago's Second City Training Center. He currently is Professor at JCU where he teaches Speech and Communication as well as On-Camera Broadcasting. and received his MFA in Acting at Kent State University. >>> ______________________________________

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Piano, Voice, Drums, Theory and More!
by via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

Book now and show up to your next audition with high quality headshots to represent you as the serious actor you are. Here are my rates; $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. Final worked up photos delivered in email within 48 hours of you making your selections. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details on what the sessions include, please visit me at: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info/ Please contact me directly prior to submitting payment. I have my work on my website but for easier viewing I also have it on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography http://instagram.com/gregorypendolino# I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to add me on Facebook as well. Thanks!

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EQUITY AUDITIONS: Great Lakes Theater's 2015-16 Season
by Todd Krispinsky via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

EQUITY AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT GREAT LAKES THEATER'S 2015-2016 SEASON WHAT: GREAT LAKES THEATER Local Seasonal Equity Auditions 2015 - 2016 Season EQUITY LORT C/B Classification Producing Artistic Director: Charles Fee WHEN: Thursday, April 23rd and Friday, April 24th, 2015 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) There will be a lunch break from 2:00-3:00 PM WHERE: Playhouse Square Rehearsal Halls 1650 Chester Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 HOW & DETAILS: Members of Actors Equity Association who wish to schedule an appointment should visit the Great Lakes Theater website at http://greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions. Appointment times are confirmed via email. Non-AEA Actors who wish to audition will be placed on a waiting list. If there are available slots, you will be contact no later than Wednesday, April 22nd. Please email Jessica Lucas at jlucas(a)greatlakestheater.org<mailto:jlucas@greatlakestheater.org> to be placed on the waiting list. PREPARE: Please prepare one brief Shakespearean monologue, one brief contemporary monologue and one short song selection (if desired). An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together. COMPLETE INFO: For complete information, productions and available roles, please visit: http://greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions/

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