May 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

FEATURE FILM SEEKING SPEAKING ROLES!!
by The Charnel House feature film via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

SEEKING ACTORS FOR SPEAKING ROLES: MUST BE ABLE TO AUDITION THIS TUESDAY 5/26/15. Now casting the supernatural thriller, "The Charnel House". Looking for ‘EXPERIENCED’ actors for feature film, THE CHARNEL HOUSE, to be shot in Cleveland 6/8 thru 7/1. Send your head shot & acting resume for audition selection to: thecharnelhousecasting(a)gmail.com. Specify your name & character in subject title and contact info in the body of the email. (JACKSON DEVEROUX) Caucasian, mid-late 20s, a professional hockey player, with an adorable smile and unknowing sexuality, that lights up the room. He’s just been traded to his hometown team. He’s known as an enforcer on the ice, but has a weakness for being attracted to all the wrong women which has left him a bit vulnerable. His fresh start as a new resident in the building is jeopardized when he meets Emily who lives one floor above… SUPPORTING LEAD. (DEVIN CROSS) African American, late 40s retired military who has a healthy balance of ruggedness and intelligence. His father is a former employee of the old Exeter Meat Company and went missing. Devin has always been suspicious that the old building played a role in his father’s disappearance. With the new Exeter Lofts, he finally has the opportunity to learn the truth first hand and is anxious to use his skills and experience in intelligence-gathering to finally uncover the truth…SUPPORTING LEAD (BLAIN CORNISH) Late 50’s to mid-60s a pompous professorial-type. He is a longtime representative of the National Historical Society. He’s an expert in old buildings, architecture, and related history. He is particularly unnerved with the task of presenting national historical recognition to the Exeter Lofts – a building he despises, as it was once a slaughterhouse with a particularly dark history… SUPPORTING

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STUDY VOICE WITH SHARON SHAFFER
by Sharon Shaffer via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

Hello All, Are you getting readyfor audition season? Thinking of taking voice lessons? STUDY VOICE WITH SHARON SHAFFER I specialize in: Voice and breathtechnique, audition prep, repertoire choice, music reading, teenvoices, and the aging voice (It's never too late!!). My students: sing onBroadway in LA, Major in voice and musical theater at major colleges andconservatories, and perform locally with the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus,Cleveland Opera, Opera Circle, the Beck Center, CPT, Dobama, Pickwick andFrolic and more... Me: I have over 30 years ofteaching and professional singing experience in opera and musical theater throughoutthe United States and Europe, and degrees in voice and vocal pedagogy. YOU can improve yourvoice and musicianship I look forward tohearing from you. Sharon 216-225-3439

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Job Opportunity
by Jobs via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland seeks applicants for its Director/Assistant Director of Playmakers Youth Theatre and the Francine and Benson Piloff Playmakers Performing Arts Camp position. As part of the leadership team of the Mandel JCC, this position is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of year round and summer camp programs. The Director/Assistant Director also works closely with the Playmakers Committee to ensure that the program is growing and evolving to meet the needs of the Agency and the community in a manner that is consistent with its Strategic Plan. Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following: * Promotes the Jewish mission and purpose of the Mandel JCC through programming. * Develops, implements, and evaluates theatre productions for year round and summer camp programs. * Creates and implements new programming to expand and further develop the Playmakers program. * Directs up to five theatre productions and up to eight summer camp productions each year. * Ensures all aspects of theatre productions are completed within budget in keeping with the designer's and director's wishes and in time for the first public performance. * Oversees the direction of all productions-attends technical rehearsals, provides support to the directors and casts, and provides production notes as needed. * Secures the rights and royalties from royalty companies. * Hires, supervises, and evaluates artistic, technical, administrative, and seasonal staff. * Creates staff training curriculum for all staff. * Guides camp leadership team in the development and implementation of camp programming. Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree or a Bachelor's degree in a related field as well as three to five years of experience in and/or directing large scale musical and non-musical productions. Proven experience working with children of all ages in a camp, school, or theatre setting is also required. Applicants will have working knowledge of financial management procedures, short and long term planning methods, and program development experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs(a)mandeljcc.org<mailto:jobs@mandeljcc.org>. Application deadline is May 31, 2015.

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“The Best of Accessible Cleveland” Awards
by G. Michael Bargas via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

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College Audition Prep Class!
by Lauren Berry via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

Join us this summer at OPA for a fantastic class to prepare high school students for college theatre and musical theatre auditions! You will learn a tailor made audition package that displays your strengths and help you to nail the important auditions ahead of you! Follow the link for more class information or to register for this class and many others! http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/theater-classes-summer-catalogue/ About the Instructor: Shane Patrick O’Neill has recently moved back to Northeast Ohio after spending four years in New York City, and is very excited to begin teaching at OPA. He holds a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance with a specialization in Musical Theatre from NYU Steinhardt and a BA in Musical Theatre from Ashland University. His favorite regional credits include: *Legally Blonde* (Emmett Forrest), *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee *(Chip Tolentino), *I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change* (Man 2), *The Scarlet Pimpernel* (Chauvelin), *Godspell* (John/Judas). NYU: *Sweeney Todd* (Sweeney Todd), *The Light in the Piazza *(Giuseppe), and *Baby* (Nick). In New York he was featured in the orchestral premiere of Jason Robert Brown’s *Songs for a New World* (Man 2), and also performed the male lead in the New York City reading of the new musical *Babes at Sea* (Jinx Jamieson).

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Summer Theatre Academy, Weathervane Playhouse (Akron)
by Sarah Bailey via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Sarah Bailey SBailey(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:SBailey@weathervaneplayhouse.com> Summer Theatre Camps Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com/youth<http://www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com/youth> Imagine THAT! Curious George June 8 - 12, 2015 M - F, 10:00 AM - Noon Ages 3-6 Tuition: $120.00 Acting the Song for Teens June 15 - 19, 2015 M - F, 10:00 AM - Noon Ages 13-18 Tuition: $120.00 Kids Take the Stage, Act I June 15 - 26, 2015 M - F, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages 5-8 Tuition: $300.00 Musical Theatre, Act II June 15 - 19, 2015 M - F, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages 9-14 Tuition: $200.00 Broadway Dance, Act II June 22 - 26, 2015 M - F, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ages 9-14 Tuition: $180.00 Minecraft Prop and Costume Workshop June 29 - July 2, 2015 M - TH, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages 8-14 Tuition: $180.00 Musical Theatre, Act I July 6 - 10, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages 5-9 Tuition: $200.00 Broadway Dance, Act I July 13 - 17, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ages 5-9 Tuition: $180.00 Kids Take the Stage, Act II July 13 - 24, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages 8-11 Tuition: $300.00 Kids Take the Stage, Act III July 27 - August 7, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages 11-14 Tuition: $300.00 Summer Stock 2015 10 Things I Hate About You Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - 4:00 AM Ages 13-18 Tuition: $350.00 Audition Workshop I August 3 - 7, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ages 7-11 Tuition: $180.00 Audition Workshop II August 3 - 7, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Ages 11-17 Tuition: $180.00 Character Workshop I August 3 - 7, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Ages 7-11 Tuition: $180.00 Character Workshop II August 3 - 7, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ages 11-17 Tuition: $180.00 Imagine THAT! Meet Pete the Cat! August 10 - 14, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - Noon Ages 3-6 Tuition: $120.00 Indiana Jones Adventure Camp August 10 - 14, 2015 Weathervane Playhouse M - F, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages 7-13 Price: $180.00 www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com/youth<http://www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com/youth> ###

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PAID POSITION as Music Director for Bye Bye Birdie at The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County
by Amanda Larkin via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County is currently searching for a music director for its summer production of Bye Bye Birdie. The show has been cast and rehearsals begin on May 25th with music rehearsals beginning on May 26th. Rehearsals will run weekly from early Sunday evenings through Thursday evenings. Nightly attendance is required from May 26th through June 9th as the music will be taught before other production aspects begin. After the first two weeks of rehearsal, the music director will only be required to attend two rehearsals a week. Those days may be chosen by the music director. The show dates are July 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, and 25th. Again, this is a paid position. If you have interest in the position or have any further questions, please contact the director, Amanda Larkin at amandaglarkin(a)gmail.com. Thank you!

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Theater Director Position Available (Beachwood, OH Area)
by Lorna Chernomorets via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

*Position: Theater Director* *Job Description* Candidate will have some theater experience, and preferably directing experience (although directing is not mandatory), and have enthusiasm for “theater as a cause.” Candidate should have a background in and passion for youth work. Candidate should be familiar with how to recognize intimate partner abuse, and prevention education, *OR* will attend trainings with the Know Abuse teens. This candidate will work closely with, and be supervised by, the Prevention Coordinator. The candidate must be open to the idea of peer leadership, and will work closely and collaborate with teen actors and peer leaders. This candidate will be responsible for: 1. Participating in the May 3rd, 2015 Kick-Off retreat. 1. Preparing and rehearsing the cast during summer training 4 evenings a week for 4 weeks in June/July, and two weeks plus season kick-off in August. 1. Rehearsing the cast for 2-4 hours (to be determined by Director) the Sunday before a performance. This is usually once-twice a month. 1. Attend and help Coordinator with once-monthly all-group meetings. This might include, but is not limited to: 1. Leading team-building exercises 2. Administrative work such as collecting signatures 3. Keeping teens on task For more information please contact Leah Weiss-Caruso at 216-378-3431.

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BREAKING NEWS: BROADWAY'S SHOSHANA BEAN TO TEACH AT "MAKING IT ON BROADWAY" IN CLEVELAND - SPACE IS LIMITED!
by Jodie Langel Assistant via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

*Broadway Star SHOSHANA BEAN to Teach at Making It On Broadway's Musical Theatre Intensive in Cleveland!* *Intensive runs July 20th - 25th, 2015* www.MakingItOnBroadway.net <http://www.makingitonbroadway.net/> *MAKING IT ON BROADWAY is thrilled to announce that SHOSHANA BEAN will be teaching "POP/ROCK" at our week-long summer intensive in Cleveland. **Shoshana Bean’s independent solo releases have topped the iTunes R&B and Blues charts in the US and UK in peak positions 5, 3 and now #1 with the release of her latest EP Shadows to Light. Shoshana is a veteran of the Broadway stage having debuted in the original cast of Hairspray and starred as the very first replacement for Elphaba, the green-skinned witch, in Wicked. She has performed alongside Brian McKnight, Bebe Winans, sang back up for Michael Jackson for his 30th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden and arranged vocals for Jennifer Lopez’s American Idol performance of “I Luh Ya Papi.” Shoshana's music has been featured in television shows on NBC, MTV, Oxygen and Showtime.* *What will Making It On Broadway do for you?* *BUILD YOUR AUDITION BOOK and receive *three new auditions songs* that are specifically tailored to your type. **TRAIN WITH BROADWAY PROS from Wicked, Les Misérables, and more! MIOB is taught by ONLY Broadway professionals. * *AUDITION for a *NY agent* and a rep from *Telsey + Co*, NYC's largest casting office. *COACH WITH BROADWAY GUEST ARTISTS - each student is *guaranteed to be coached by a Broadway guest artist at one masterclass. Stay tuned for news about our exciting guests!* *Local auditions have already been held, BUT you can * e-mail us at *MakingItOnBroadwayNYC(a)gmail.com <MakingItOnBroadwayNYC(a)gmail.com>* to learn about how to submit a video audition. Spots are limited so email us today!

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Auditions- Seeking Actors, Dancers, Fitness Backgrounds
by DCNEO via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

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