April 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Brecksville Theater on the Square summer camp registration is open!
by Meriel via NEohioPAL 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

BTOTS' annual musical theater camp is now accepting registrations! Our "Wild Things" camp will be held in Brecksville, July 13-24 with performances July 24-26 and is open to students age 4-grade 11. Visit www.btots.org for more information or to register online. This camp sells out quickly, so don't wait to register!

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Casting Call for Student Film
by Alex Ptak via NEohioPAL 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

*The Elevator* will be holding auditions on April 14th from 12pm-2pm at Cleveland State University’s Michael Schwartz Library, room 402. Auditions will also be taken by appointment. Please bring a headshot and resume. The Elevator will be shooting from April 25-26 in the Cleveland area. Plot Summary: A city planner with many commitments finds himself trapped in an elevator and realizes he can’t contact the people that are part of his life and struggles to get out, but not is all as it seems. The role available is: Jeff - Jeff is a very busy and egotistical city planner in his twenties. Please contact Alex Ptak at alex.louise411(a)gmail.com to schedule an appointment or for any questions.

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SING OUT AGAINST BULLYING
by Christine Allison via NEohioPAL 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

A Chorus for a Cause and Voices of Hope Youth Choir will “Sing Out Against Bullying” April 18 in Massillon at First United Methodist Church on Lincoln Way, Downtown and again on April 19 in North Canton at Community Christian Church on Main St. Both concerts begin at 7:00. This concert is made up of songs to make you think, to lift you up, to stir your inner being and you’ll even have audience participation…singing and more. It’s going to be amazing! Tickets are $15 each with a portion of that benefitting Children’s Network of Stark County….available at the door or to insure you get in, buy online at www.achorusforacause.org.

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ONLY A FEW SLOTS REMAIN: Auditions for children and teens who look 14 or younger for KRIS KRINGLE THE MUSICAL
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

Angel Polar Bear LLC in association with Olmsted Performing Arts AUDITION INFORMATION *(click here for online version of this notice <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTYAr3v1wfBNcIUECiQmmn_iRrJRdzONwZ6-PG3…>)* *KRIS KRINGLE THE MUSICAL* musical book by Maria Ciampi music and lyrics by Tim Janis & Angelo Natalie based on the original book by Maria Ciampi Director - Fred Sternfeld Music Director - Tim Janis <http://timjanis.com/> Associate Music Director - Charles Eversole ABOUT THE PLAY Kris Kringle The Musical is a new Broadway bound show being developed in Cleveland by NY’s Angel Polar Bear LLC in association with Broadway’s Creative Licensing Group (Memphis, Million Dollar Quartet, Chicago, The Addams Family, GHOST, Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan), and the producers of the Tony Award Nominated musical Little Women. The script and music will be presented with a reading in May of 2015 and then a full scale production in December of 2015. Should the show continue on to Broadway in 2016 or 2017, the show will be cast in NYC. It is possible that select members of the Cleveland cast will be asked to join the NYC production. Kris Kringle lights up the stage in a new Christmas musical filled with unforgettable songs that are sure to become instant holiday classics. This captivating new holiday musical reveals the untold story of Kris Kringle. Discover what happens when an evil toy company CEO crosses paths with a jobless toy maker whose family name carries a curse with the power to destroy Christmas. Christmas is looking merrier already! AUDITION DATE, LOCATION & APPOINTMENTS Open Call: Friday, April 24, 7:00 - 10:00pm (The 4:00 - 7:00pm slots are all filled up) To make an audition appointment, please write to fsternfeld(a)gmail.com with time preference as well as your email address and phone number. If you are unable to attend the 4/24 audition, you may submit a video audition, along with picture/resume/audition form to the same email address. No phone calls please. Olmsted Performing Arts is located at 6941 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits. AUDITION PREPARATION Please prepare a one minute Disney or Classic (pre-1970: Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bock & Harnick, Lerner & Lowe, etc.) song that is character and objective driven, and a one minute contemporary monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Download this audition form <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6L9jLMW0gBEdllLYnhhSEJYQlU/view?usp=shari…>, fill it out and bring it with you. PERFORMANCE DATES Reading: A performance will take place on Monday evening, May 18 at 7:30pm for an invited audience. It will be a modified “table read.” Full Production: December 4 - 13, 2015. Fridays - Sundays. Friday, December 4, 7:30pm (preview), Saturday, December 5, 2:00pm (preview), Saturday, December 5, 7:30pm (opening), Sunday, December 5, 3:00pm; Friday, December 11, 7:30pm, Saturday, December 12, 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sunday, December 13, 3:00pm. REHEARSALS Reading: There will be several rehearsals the week before the May 18 “reading.” Full Production: For most of the cast, the rehearsal period will be 5-6 weeks. Some AEA members may rehearse less weeks. Total rehearsal period is October 19 or 26 to December 3, 2015. The number of rehearsals per week for each actor will depend upon the amount of scenes in which they appear. Weeknight rehearsals will generally be from 6:30 - 10:30pm. Saturday rehearsals could be morning or afternoon. Sunday rehearsals could be afternoon or evening. Please mark your conflicts and availability carefully on your audition form: IE - “can arrive on all weeknights by 7pm” “can arrive after church on Sunday by 1pm” etc. ROLES AVAILABLE All roles are open. Non-AEA actors will receive a competitive stipend for their participation. AEA “guest artist” contracts will be considered. The “reading” and “full production” will be compensated separately. A cast is being sought to do both the “reading” and the “full production,” but if there are conflicts for the “reading” that might be able to be worked around. CHILDREN & TEENS - Children & Teens who look 14 or younger will be seen at these auditions. At this point, all these roles are ensemble, but there is the possibility that featured roles will be written as the script is further developed. KRIS KRINGLE, 20’s A dreamy genius toymaker. Fired from every job and looking for his place in the world. EVELYN NOEL, 20’s Prim & proper, The head of the Apprentice’s Boot Camp. Kris’ love interest. SANTA CLAUS, 60’s - 70’s Happy and jolly, but multi-faceted, a real person. MRS. CLAUS, 60’s-70’s Santa’s wife. Loving, independant, & feisty. ROY G. REEDY, 60’s Mogul of an evil toy empire. MS. HORN, 20’s-30’s Former head of Elve’s Workshop. Elegant, fashionable & well spoken. ELMER, 20’s-30’s Current head of the Elve’s Workshop; Self centered, big ego, smooth talker. Strong dance skills preferred. GRANDMA KRINGLE, 60’s Kris’ grandmother (might be doubled with Mrs. Claus) LODINIA NOEL, 40’s-60’s Evelyn’s mother (will also operate and voice the “Lodinia Doll,” and various ensemble roles) SKY, TINSELLE, GARLAND, Late teens-20’s, North Pole apprentices who are Kris’ buddies. TIFFANY, DOLLIE, 20’s Valley / California girl stereotype. Reedy’s employees. EVETTE, ESPERANZA, EDWIN late teens-20’s, Elves THOMAS, TRACY, TYLER, 20’s-40’s, Toymakers at Reedy, Inc. MRS. MARTINEZ, Kris’s landlady, 40’s-60’s. Justifiably angry at Kris for trashing his apartment through neglect. CHESTERTON, a doorman, 20’s - 60’s. MR. ADAMS, 30’s - 50’s - Reedy’s lawyer MR. SCRATCHINGSWORTH, Kris’s former boss, 40’s - 60’s, Aristocratic, high strung. ENSEMBLE: ELVES, NORTH POLE APPRENTICES, TOYMAKERS, PUPPETEERS, TOYS, NYC PARADE CROWD >From Composer Tim Janis about the vocal ranges: ”All male vocals will be baritones - range G below Low C - to E above middle C. Female range will be full voice from G below middle C to B above middle C with a head voice that can go up to F above high C.” DIRECTOR Fred Sternfeld is an award winning director with more than 100 plays to his credit. For more information about Fred: http://www.fredsternfeld.com/ ^member SDC, Stage Directors & Choreographers Society Questions? Contact Fred Sternfeld at fsternfeld(a)gmail.com. -- Fred Sternfeld http://www.fredsternfeld.com 216-360-0718-home 216-496-6087-cell

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COLT NAVY needs Extras
by via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

COLT NAVY the pilot episode for the J. Alden Cooper Mystery web series is looking for Background Actors (Extras) for a college classroom scene being filmed in Parma on Saturday May 9 from 8 am to 6 pm. Compensation is IMDb credit, a meal, and the chance to work with a great group of people. Send headshot and resume to Anthony Taylor at COLTNAVYad(a)gmail.com. Looking for college student types (including grad students), male & female, various ethnicities.

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EXTRAS - STUDENT FILM CLEVELAND
by Nicole Turkalj via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

Seeking extras ages 18-20 for a student film in Cleveland. It's short notice, so I understand if you can't make it. Extras needed 12:30-4:00pm on Saturday, April 11. Please send an email to nturkalj(a)hotmail.com for more information. Nicole Turkalj

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Fwd: Auditions for Jason Robert Brown's "13"
by Tim Anderson, Education Director via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

*Auditions for Summer Youth Musical: "13" by Jason Robert Brown*Auditions will held on *MONDAY, APRIL 13 *and* TUESDAY, APRIL 14 *at *6:00PM.* No appointment needed. Callbacks will be scheduled later in the week if needed. Rehearsals will begin the week of April 26. The show runs June 18 – 28. The show will be co-directed by Tim Anderson and Maggie Majercik. Ryan Bergeron will be the Music Director. Amy McSweeney will stage manage. *13 *is a modern, coming-of-age musical about fitting in – and standing out – and discovering that “cool” is sometimes where we least expect it. All of the characters in the show are 13 years old; performers, ages 11 and up, that can believably play a character who is 13 years old are encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should: - Plan to attend only one night. - Prepare two contrasting songs (1 ballad, 1 up-tempo), preferably written after 1975. - Bring sheet music in the correct keys, hole-punched in a three-ring binder. (Singers will not be permitted to sing *a cappella*). Songs from the show are acceptable. - Dress comfortably for movement. - Bring a list of conflicts between April 26 and June 28 (including school concerts, lessons, practices, games, etc.). For character breakdowns, show summary, and much more information, please visit http://broadview-heights-spotlights.org/2015-13.html. Additional questions may be directed to education(a)broadview-heights-spotlights.org.

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Casting: PAID WORK - Cleveland based global healthcare system looking for leads and extras for video - Diversity needed - all ages and ethnicities
by Rebekka Murrell via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

Global healthcare system based in Cleveland is producing a short piece for internal use with potential to be used publicly on our social media hubs. I will discuss payment with you privately. Will accept and potentially cast both agency and non-union talent. Shooting will take place April 22 – April 27th, 2015. MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION. Please send current headshots, general physical descriptions, and resumes to bekka.murrell(a)outlook.com. THIS IS IMPORTANT – please copy & paste CCF E3 You & Me into the subject line. If you do not, your submission will end up in a junk folder. Deadline for submissions is Friday April 17th, 2015. *If you are currently represented by an agency, please include contact information and rates. *I am not part of an agency, however there will be potential for future work with my client if you are not cast for this production.

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Deck Chief needed - PAID - Near West Theatre
by T. Paul Lowry via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

Deck Chief needed for Near West Theatre's SHREK THE MUSICAL. Deck Chief responsibilities include running the fly rail, leading and assistingcrew with shifts, and reporting to the Stage Manager. Position neededimmediately. SHREK tech is April 18th-23rd. Performances areApril 24th, 25th, May 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, and 14th-17th. For moreinformation or to apply, email Ryan Wolf at rwolf(a)nearwesttheatre.org

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Cello & Flute Duo Friday at Noon - FREE!
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is pleased to present... I N 2 A T I V E where flute meets cello Friday, April 10th 12pm-1pm Classically trained at the Cleveland Institute of Music, this avant-garde duo specializes in an array of musical genres ranging from alternative rock to improvisational jazz and classical. The combination and blending of musical styles, mixed with jamming high energy and beat-boxing swing creates a product that is sweet but also very passionate. Most of their pieces are original compositions, inspired by events and experiences, both past and present. " [In2ative] is one of the freshest concepts in today's music scene. The musicians are first rate and their music is not only innovative but immediately appealing to all listeners." -Jim Walker, Former Principal Flute, LA Philharmonic Colburn School of Music, Faculty "The music created by avante-garde, flute and cello duo, [In2ative] offers a great example of how two apparently different musical cultures can come together and create something truly astonishing." -Andrea Caccese, CMUSE music news www.in2ativeduo.com<http://www.in2ativeduo.com> For more info call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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