April 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Bluegrass and Americana Music Workshop this Saturday, April 11th at Beck Center
by Matthew Charboneau via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Coming up this Saturday! Bluegrass and Americana Music Workshop with Thor Platter Come learn to play that classic American "high lonesome sound!" Bluegrass, and traditional/Americana music are some of this country's most unique and original contributions to the world of music. This interactive workshop, led by popular singer and guitarist, Thor Platter, will focus on repertoire, style, song arranging, and performing in the classic Bluegrass style, as well as some modern takes on the genre. Open to both beginners and those with more playing experience. This workshop is ideal for vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and bass, although any instrument is welcome. Saturday, April 11 Time: 2 to 4 pm Tuition: $20. Registration Required (Course #3453) Ages: 12- Up Location: Beck Center for the Arts - Music and Dance Building - Studio 101 17801 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Call 216.521.2540 ext. 10 to register, or visit HERE<http://www.beckcenter.org/what-we-do/arts-education/music/> for more information http://www.beckcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2015_WS_Music_Workshop…

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The Incarnates (web series, first season)
by Sky Merkabah, LLC via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

The Incarnates (TI)—Non-union production No to low budget. Compensation: (non-financial) But will receive IMDB credit, enjoyment and food. (Audition dates are currently being set, sides will be available soon, unless you would like to do a monologue---filming of season one starts in June.) Email: celestialmerkabah(a)gmail.com Set in a small fictitious town in Ohio. The Watcher’s (a segment of Fallen Angels) have begun to do their dirty work among humans to re-gain control they once had over mankind long ago. They also have a goal of releasing other Watchers. The Archangels arrive secretly in human form to arrest them and place them back into an extra-dimensional pit. But the Watcher’s do not give up without a fight. The web series will have a conglomerate feel of shows like “Supernatural” and “Star Gate.” There will be some fighting and special effects. NOTE: Extras will be needed in a couple of episodes as the residents of this small town, as well as non-speaking roles –any race--on the side of the Watcher’s. Fight/stunt experiences a plus but not a must. ***Keep in mind the speech of the Watchers and Archangels is like that of the Asgardians from, "Thor."*** List of Roles The Unrighteous Angels *Azazel*- (Between 25-35) Attractive. Any Race. A Watcher who sides very closely with Samjaza. Care nothing for mankind. Arrogant and full of himself. *Oren*- (Between 25-35) Caucasian male. Tall. He is from the Ophanim creator class of angel. Oren is a scientist angel with Nazi flare. Has German/Austrian accent or close to it. His look is similar to real life Nazi war criminals ( Ludwig Fischer/Bruno Tesch/Werner Von Braun/Dr.Irmfried Eberl) *Turel*- (Between 20-30) Caucasian male. Attractive. Nervous character. A Watcher who also sides with Azazel and Samjaza, but is the “runt of the pack.” He is not well liked by any of the Watchers. Turel becomes deeply in love with a human woman. The Righteous Angels *Zohar*- (Between 25-35)Caucasian male. Tall. Think of a young Nikola Tesla with an accent. Very classy. Takes pride in his work. He is also a scientist angel of the Ophanim creator class of angel who was a colleague of Oren before the Heavenly wars. He sides with the archangels and is after Oren. Humans *Dr. Runi Van Aachen*- (Age 30-35) Caucasian male. A professor of archeology walking in his father’s footstep to prove a theory. Get’s entangled with the Watchers. *Dr. Caspar Van Aachen*- (Age 55 and up) Caucasian male. Father of Dr. Runi Van Aachen. Caspar is a professor of archeology and history. Believes in forbidden archeological findings outside of traditional academic acceptance. Has a run in with Oren. ***This role is for the first episode.* ** (The Van Aachens--- Father and son personas are like Dr. Daniel Jackson from “Star Gate.”) *Elisa Taggart*- (Between 20-25) Attractive. Any race or Biracial, Latina or African-American or African-American/Caucasian mix. The love interest of Turel. It is not known to her that Turel is a Watcher. Love relationship between the two is like that of “Spiderman.” Elisa is the daughter of Agent Taggart. *Donna Brasse*-(Between 25-30) Attractive. Any Race. A working woman who is the fiancée of Harrison Grant. Donna becomes Samjaza’s “toy interest,”even though she is engaged. She has no interest in Samjaza. This creates friction when Samjaza continues to pursue her. *Agent Debra Gunner*- (Between 30-40) Any Race. Agent Taggart’s partner. Calm disposition and opposite personality of her partner, but good friends with him. *Tamara Wilcox*- (Between 20-30) Close friend of Susan Garrett. Has an interestingly sensual encounter with Azazel, whom she doesn't know is a Watcher. Tamara is very concerned about her circumstances, knows that something is off and seeks the help of Susan. *Harrison Grant*-(Between 25-35) Any Race. Harrison is the fiancé of Donna. Very protective of her. He ends up in a mysterious “Fire in the Sky” type of predicament sometime after confrontation with Samjaza. *Daniel Silverstein*- (18-23/25) Caucasian male. Former student of Dr. Runi Van Aachen. Has an interest in comic books, ancient artifacts and mythology. Somewhat geeky college student. Has an experience similar to Sam Witwicky from the movie “Transformers.” -- *Sky Merkabah, LLC* "Where Vision Meets Imagination."

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Comic Jeff Blanchard Live At CPA!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Local and national circuit comic Jeff Blanchard thunders into CPA! Known as one of the funniest comedians in Cleveland and a favorite of clubs across the country, Jeff brings his fast paced, physical and unpredictable style of comedy to the CPA stage. With a background deeply rooted in stand up, improvisation and theater this is a show not to be missed. Spend a night with, "The Cleveland Guy"! Date: April 25, 2015 Show time is 8:30pm Doors open at 7:30pm Tickets are $15.00 Reserve Tickets: 440-471-1045 or standup(a)cpacleveland.org Tickets will go fast so reserve yours today! Walkups are always welcome! Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the show when our box office opens at 7:30pm. For all CPA information: www.cpacleveland.org <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpacleveland.org%2F&h=lAQG_x…> Free parking is always available in the Mayfield Village Civic Center lot. **Lot is located behind Heinens grocery store at the corner of Wilson Mills and Som Center Rd.** **Entrance to the parking lot is off Wilson Mills Rd.** Conservatory for Performing Arts (Reserve Hall Theater) Mayfield Village Civic Center 6622 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield Village, OH 44143

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Improv With Torque at CPA!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Torque...Full Throttle Improv brings high energy, physical and hysterical improv to the Reserve Hall Theater! The show combines game structures similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway" along with audience participation. Check out some of Cleveland's hottest improv performers as they take your suggestions and create completely unscripted improvised scenes. Date: April 17, 2015 Show time is 8:30pm Doors open at 8:00pm Tickets are just $10.00 Reserve Tickets: 440-471-1045 or improv(a)cpacleveland.org Walkups are always welcome! Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the show when our box office opens at 8:00pm. For all show information: www.cpacleveland.org Free parking is always available in the Mayfield Village Civic Center lot. **Parking lot is located behind Heinens grocery store at the corner of Wilson Mills and Som Center Rd.** **Entrance to the parking lot is off Wilson Mills Rd.** **No Performers or Shows are ever censored** **Some adult themes, material and language may be used** Conservatory for Performing Arts (Reserve Hall Theater) Mayfield Village Civic Center 6622 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield Village, OH 44143

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Reminder: AUDITIONS - Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - 2015 Outdoor Tour - April 10 & 12
by Cleveland Shakespeare Festival via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

*Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Announces Auditions for their 18th Season of Free Outdoor Theater* We are seeking a company of intelligent, energetic and imaginative actors of all races and ethnicities for two touring outdoor productions: *The Life of Timon of Athens* – adapted and directed by David Hansen Performance Dates June 5-28 Rehearsals begin May 3 Touring to twelve different outdoor venues across Northeast Ohio *Seeking 5 men/4 women* 4 MEN 20s 3 WOMEN 20s 1 MAN 40-60 1 WOMAN 40-60 Also, we are seeking an additional actor who is a skilled guitarist (M or F). Musicians, please be prepared to perform eight bars, preferably late 1960s R&B Timon was the most admired man on campus — and generous to a fault. Betrayed by his friends, he abandons civilization and goes “back-to-the-land”. As unrest grows in Athens, both sides appeal for his help. Set at a certain state university in 1970 against a backdrop of unpopular war and student unrest, “The Life of Timon of Athens” is a hilarious history of hip hypocrisy. *The Merchant of Venice* – adapted and directed by Scott Miller Performance Dates July 17 – August 2 Touring to eight different outdoor venues across Northeast Ohio *Seeking 7 men/4 women of various ages* Also, we are seeking an additional actor who is a skilled guitarist (M or F). Musicians, please be prepared to perform eight bars, preferably classical Filled with contrasts and controversy, containing comic elements mixed with trenchant comment on the nature of intolerance, justice and forgiveness, this is a play not easily categorized. The merchant Antonio is approached for a loan by his dear friend Bassanio so that he may woo an heiress in another city. Antonio, cash-poor until his ships return from their trade route, in turn borrows from the moneylender Shylock, who sees in this arrangement the possibility to exact a gruesome revenge for the years of injustice he’s suffered at the hands of Antonio and the rest of the city. Auditions will be held at CleveShakesFest Headquarters: Coventry Commons (formerly known as Coventry Grammar School) Ensemble Theater Center 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts. OH 44118 *Evening Auditions on Friday, April 10 – 6pm to 9pmAfternoon Auditions on Sunday, April 12 – 2pm to 5pm* No appointment necessary. Artists will be seen in the order of sign in. There are no AEA contracts available. No housing is provided. All actors and production staff are paid a modest stipend. Actors may participate in either or both productions. Prepare two contrasting monologues. Total delivery time of both monologues combined should not exceed three minutes. At least one of your two monologues must be from the works of Shakespeare. For consideration, bring TWO COPIES of each - head shot & resume, and please also bring *any & all possible* known conflicts between the dates of May 3 & July 16 AND Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through August 2. *Call Backs* will be Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30pm For more information about auditions and our full touring schedule, visit our website at www.cleveshakes.org. If you have questions, are interested in volunteering or joining us in any other capacity, please email info(a)cleveshakes.org. We hope to see you there. Break a Leg!

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AUDITIONS - West Side Story & Footloose
by Jennifer Wertz via NEohioPAL 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

*AUDITIONS* *"West Side Story" & "Footloose"* Audition dates and locations: Wed., April 22, 6:00-8:30PM at United Methodist Church, 338 Williams St., Huron, OH Thu., April 23, 6:00-8:30PM at Huron Public Library, 333 Williams St., Huron, OH Production Dates: West Side Story - July 7-10 Footloose - July 28 - 31 Theatre Venue: Huron Playhouse, Huron, OH Rehearsals begin June 9 for West Side Story Rehearsals begin June 27 for Footloose Both production schedules will include day and evening rehearsals. Come prepared with: 1. One or two monologues (no more than a minute total). Two monologues of contrasting emotion or style is preferred. 2. 16 bars of a song. 3. Be dressed and prepared to dance. 4. Bring a snapshot or headshot and sheet music. Please plan to attend both audition nights if at all possible. Dance auditions will be Wed, April 22, at the church. Monologues and singing auditions will be both nights. Those who cannot make the audition times but would still like to be considered may submit a video audition to jwertz(a)huronplayhouse.org by April 30. For more information, please contact Jennifer Wertz, Artistic Director, at jwertz(a)huronplayhouse.org. No AEA contracts available.

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ISAAC'S EYE- Final 3 shows this Thurs-Sat
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM'S WILDLY IMAGINATIVE "ISAAC'S EYE" HAS IT'S FINAL THREE PERFORMANCES THIS THURS, FRI AND SAT! "heady, amusing" "continually delights and surprises" -Christine Howey, Scene "playful, outrageous and funky" -Bob Abelman, Cleveland Jewish News "wildly imaginative" "oddly mesmerizing" -Andrea Simakis, Plain Dealer "if you dont see it, youll be missing a very special theatrical experience" -Roy Berko, Broadway World ISAAC NEWTON WAS ONE WEIRD DUDE! As a young man, he stuck a long needle through his tear duct all the way to the back of his eye. No one now knows why or what he was trying to prove by this risky experiment. Lucas Hnath has used this weird factoid, along with lots of other actual historical facts, and a whole bunch of made-up stuff involving Isaac and the shockingly lecherous scientist Sir Robert Hooke, to create a highly original and truly quirky look at what drove the troubled rural farm boy, Isaac, to become one of the worlds greatest thinkers. DON'T MISS OUT! Isaacs Eye has it's final three performances this Thu-Sat at 8 pm at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students. Reservations and information at http://www.convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074.

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Big Band Performs Classic Musical Showtunes this Sunday!
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is proud to present... THE TRUENORTH BIG BAND at Vosh Nightclub Sunday, April 12th 3pm Spring is a time when schools do their big productions of classic musicals. Some of these iconic stories told onstage were immortalized on film. Whether it be in the classic playhouses, the local community theater or the comfort of your own home with a DVD and some buttered popcorn, musicals were and still are a huge part of American culture. This Sunday the TrueNorth Big Band presents music from some of the greatest musicals including Porgy & Bess, Anything Goes and Brigadoon. Well-loved tunes from Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Steven Sondheim will help usher in the wonderful season of spring. We will feature the vocal stylings of trumpeter and fan of all things Sinatra, Doug James. Sharing the stage with him will be the one and only Rick Fortney, Founder and Executive Director of TrueNorth Cultural Arts, singing an old standard from the not-so-old movie When Harry Met Sally. Finally, we are excited to have the fantastically talented Laura Varcho share her love of showtunes as well. TICKETS $15 Adult $10 Youth Call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 or visit TNCArts.org for tickets or more info / tickets also available at the door Vosh Nightclub is located at 1414 Riverside Dr / Lakewood / 44107

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Cleveland Opera Theater Auditions - App. deadline soon
by Cliff Wilson via NEohioPAL 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

COT is auditioning Singing Actors with roots in the Cleveland area and those who reside in the greater Cleveland / North East Ohio Area. Future season repertoire planning will be based in large part on knowledge of your talent. Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015 Time: 10:00AM - 8:00PM Location: Cleveland Performance Arts Center,Masonic Auditorium, 3615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. For more information and to apply, visit our website. -- *Cliff Wilson* Artistic Administrator *Cleveland Opera Theater* cwilson(a)clevelandoperatheater.org <cwilson(a)operapertutti.org> http://www.clevelandoperatheater.org

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The True Story of The Three Little Pigs @ Tri-C Metro Campus, 4PM , April 18th.
by Foluke Cultural Arts Center, Inc. via NEohioPAL 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

Foluké Cultural Arts Presents. . . .“The True Storyof the Three Little Pigs” as told by the Big Bad Wolf CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Have you ever wondered about the Wolf's version of storyof the Three Little Pigs? Well on Saturday April 18th at 4PM at Tri-CMetropolitan Campus, Main Stage Theatre 2900 Community College Ave. (Woodlandentrance), Cleveland, OH 44115, FolukéCultural Arts is telling the Wolf's side of the story. The True Story of the ThreeLittle Pigs is a childrens’ story presented with an urban twist, that is FUNfor the entire family. It’s a play, a musical, and dance performance. The Castis a mix of Foluké Students, Foluké Instructors, Foluké-JATA (our dance companyfrom Detroit), and Students from the Greater Cleveland Area (who joined usthrough open auditions). It will be a great time for the entire family! Advance tickets: $12 Adults, $7 Seniors and Students,At the Door: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students. Groups of 10 or more are $10 each. Ticketsmay be purchased online at www.folukeculturalarts.org, or by calling 216-432-3772 Based on the book written byJon Scieszka, The True Story of The Three Little Pigs is directed by Ms. AngelaWinborn, and Choreography is by Mr. Kevin Marr, II. Foluké Cultural Arts Center, Centrals ONLY arts center, is committed to making performing arts andarts education available to all, particularly those who live in “underserved”areas. The programming of Foluké isfamily oriented with focus on at-risk children and youth. The goal is to provide positive alternativesto negative behaviors by instilling discipline, self-pride and boostingself-confidence through self-expression and self-discovery. Foluké Cultural Arts offers instruction andexposure to the performing and visual arts, and arts education for all ages,regardless of race, religious affiliation or economic background. The vision of Foluké Cultural Arts is toprovide arts services to the greater Cleveland area with a special commitmentto the Central ‘Promise’ Neighborhood, with a goal to utilize the arts to serveas a catalyst for academic achievement, socio-economic development andcommunity pride. Programs implemented include instruction in: Ballet, Modern Dance andHip Hop; Musical and Dramatic Theatre; Creative Writing; Drumming and various genres of Visual Arts(Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, etc) within the Central Community and at ourfacility on Carnegie Avenue. Foluké Cultural Arts Center is under the direction of Ms. Dava Cansler.***** For Details,Contact: Dava Cansler,(216)432-3772 dcans(a)folukeculturalarts.com Dava. A. CanslerFounder/Executive DirectorFoluke Cultural Arts Center, Inc.4600 Carnegie AvenueCleveland, OH 44103(216) 432-3772 "The ARTS: One of the most Valuable Tools for Building People and Relationships.""Developing minds and creative expression through engaging arts activities" Check us out on the WEB! Like US on FACEBOOK!Follow US on TWITTER or INSTAGRAMView US on YOUTUBE

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