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PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 30 May '15

30 May '15

*HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE* * SUMMER 2015 * *Still Time to Register for Summer Training * Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute (HBTI), a conservatory-based summer theatre training program for young performers in Northeast Ohio, is still accepting registrations this summer's training programs and productions HBTI, a part of the Performing Arts Department at Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, offers young people a challenging curriculum of drama, dance and/or music, as well as the opportunity to participate in fully staged productions. HBTI boasts instructors who are some of the top professional actors, directors, choreographers, designers and academics in the area, and who have a long list of successful former students who have gone on to Broadway, film and television. The program utilizes similar training techniques to those employed by the nation's most preeminent drama schools, including Julliard, NYU and the Actor's Studio. HBTI offers programs on two levels: *Prime* (Grades 1 – 4) *Performing Arts Training* (Grades 5 – college). Classes are available in two 3-week sessions and one 2-week session, beginning June 15, July 6 and July 27, respectively. While the training at HBTI is geared toward the young performer interested in a professional theatre career, all students gain confidence, discipline and social skills that help give them an edge in this highly competitive world, no matter what their eventual field of pursuit. The students also find the process immensely fun, exciting and rewarding. Over the past two summers, over 300 students have studied acting, musical theatre and dance at HBTI. This summer new advanced acting workshops (high school and college) have been added to challenge the more experienced students.Spaces still available in *Acting through Play Production *with Michael Dempsey, *Shakespeare* with Lara Knox and *Acting for the Camera* with Dan Hendrock. HBTI will also mount three full productions: *Rent* (July 3 – 12), *Little Women* (July 17– 26), and *Oklahoma!* (July 31 – August 9. The shows allow the students to apply the tools and techniques they learn during the day in productions mounted by top professional directors and designers. A few roles in Little Women and Oklahoma are still open. To find out about the cast and production crew for these shows please visit this link <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=5798> To find out more about the Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute and to register for summer training sessions, click here <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=1899> or contact Bebe Weinberg Katz, Director at bkatz(a)hb.edu To set up an audition for Oklahoma or Little Women contact Bebe Weinberg Katz, Director at bkatz(a)hb.edu

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 30 May '15

30 May '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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Fw: Voice lessons with a skilled teacher: confidence, grounding, peace, high energy
by via NEohioPAL 29 May '15

29 May '15

> From: via NEohioPAL <neohiopal(a)lists.neohiopal.org> > Subject: [NEohioPAL] Voice lessons with a skilled teacher: confidence, grounding, peace, high energy > > Paul Kroeger <letgo2sing(a)gmail.com> > to: > post(a)neohiopal.orgHi > singers, actors > and aspiring performers > Singing is detailed and serious as well as just > plain FUN. > Improvements can be made while maintaining a > performance schedule, but one must be careful and > diligent. As a teacher, I am patient and thoughtful. > New singers: learn to breathe for singing. It > may not be what you think or were told and the repertoire > of > songs you will learn: everyone loves them. > Call or email: Paul Kroeger - Bass-baritone > MM, NATS,The Voice Foundation > 216-741-4762 and letgo2sing(a)yahoo.com > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > ______________________________________ > > NEohioPAL is SELF-SERVE. If you need to unsubscribe, > change > from digest to one-at-a-time delivery or vice-versa, go on > hiatus while out of town, switch from mime to plain text > or > vice-versa, etc. check out the FAQS at > http://www.fredsternfeld.com. > ______________________________________ > > Please consider a voluntary contribution to support > Neohiopal - http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/ > ______________________________________ > > Disclaimer: The facts and/or opinions expressed in this > message are solely those of the person in the 'from' or > 'reply-to' header. The fact that this message is posted > should in no way be taken as an endorsement by the > administrator of this list. Subscribers should perform due > diligence for all goods, services and activities promoted > on > NEohioPAL. > ________________________________________ > > NEohioPAL mailing list > post(a)neohiopal.org > http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org > > ______________________________________ > > NEohioPAL is SELF-SERVE. If you need to unsubscribe, change > from digest to one-at-a-time delivery or vice-versa, go on > hiatus while out of town, switch from mime to plain text or > vice-versa, etc. check out the FAQS at > http://www.fredsternfeld.com. > ______________________________________ > > Please consider a voluntary contribution to support > Neohiopal - http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/ > ______________________________________ > > Disclaimer: The facts and/or opinions expressed in this > message are solely those of the person in the 'from' or > 'reply-to' header. The fact that this message is posted > should in no way be taken as an endorsement by the > administrator of this list. Subscribers should perform due > diligence for all goods, services and activities promoted on > NEohioPAL. > ________________________________________ > > NEohioPAL mailing list > post(a)neohiopal.org > http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org

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Actors' Summit Theater 17th season
by MaryJo Alexander via NEohioPAL 29 May '15

29 May '15

*PRESS RELEASE* for more information contact MaryJo Alexander 330-374-7568 *Actors’ Summit Theater presents* *The 2015-2016 Season:* *Quilters** Oct. 8 -- Nov. 1, 2015 **Quilters* a play with music, blends a series of related scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. First presented at Actors’ Summit in 2009, Quilters depicts the lot of women on the frontier. The stories are based on first person oral histories. They share the love, warmth, rich and lively humor, and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. *(This production coincides with the Summit County Historical Society Mutton Hill Quilt Show at the John S. Knight Convention Center.)* *Guys On Ice* *Nov. 25 -- Dec. 22, 2015 * Comedy, fishing stories, music, laughter, and a “Half-time” show! *Guys On Ice* is one of our most popular shows, and great fun for the whole family! Lloyd and Marvin brave the cold as they dream big dreams about catching big fish, while enjoying the simple pleasures of a fishing-pole and a warm snowmobile suit, all the while hoping Ernie the Moocher won’t stop by! *Same Time, Next Year** Jan. 21 -- Feb. 7, 2016 *One of the most popular romantic comedies of the century, *Same Time, Next Year* ran four years on Broadway, winning a Tony Award for actress Ellen Burstyn. In 2014 Tony Award winning actress- Phylicia Rashad and Kenny Leon starred in the True Colors Theater production in Atlanta. It remains one of the world's most widely produced plays. The plot follows a love affair between two people, Doris and George, married to others, who rendezvous once a year. Twenty-five years of manners and morals are hilariously and touchingly played out by the lovers. *Chiapatti** Feb 25 – Mar. 13, 2016 Northeast Ohio premiere *Romance is a distant memory for two lonely animal-lovers living in Dublin. When forlorn Dan and his dog Chapatti cross paths with the amiable Betty and her nineteen cats, an unexpected spark begins a warm and gentle story about two people re-discovering the importance of human companionship. *Tally’s Folly* *April 14 **-- May 1, 2016 * *Tally’s Folly *deals with the courtship of the young Sally Talley and her Jewish suitor, Matt Friedman. Written by Lanford Wilson this play, set in Lebanon Missouri in 1944, deals with definably American themes. A warm, rich, love story to savor and cheer. *Tintypes * *May 19 -- June 19*, *2016 *Tintypes is a tune-filled musical melting pot; the Great American Songbook come to life. It offers snapshots, of America in its last Age of Innocence. This TONY nominated, nostalgic, musical revue takes us back to turn of the 19th century America and is a brew of popular songs from 1890 to 1917. It’s the era of Charlie Chaplin and Teddy Roosevelt. It features along list of great American tunes. —“Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight,” “Meet Me In St. Louis;” “Yankee Doodle Boy,” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag” this American musical revue is a great family hit. Actors' Summit Theater is a nonprofit 501-c-3 Professional Equity theater, located in downtown Akron. Auditions will occur later in the summer. *Program subject to change.* *For more information or to renew or order your season tickets call* *330-374-7568 www.actorssummit.org <http://www.actorssummit.org/> * -- *MaryJo Alexander* *Artistic Co-Director* *Actors' Summit Theater* *Greystone Hall---6th floor* *103 S. High St* *Akron Oh 44308 * *330-374-7568* *www.actorssummit.org <http://www.actorssummit.org/>*

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West Side Vocal Academy in Akron Accepting New Students
by Susan Wallin via NEohioPAL 29 May '15

29 May '15

West Side Vocal Academy in Akron is now accepting new students! Susan Wallin and Ron Hazelett, our instructors, will help you achieve your singing goals! Do you want to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre, Vocal Performance, Mus Ed, Music Therapy and more? Interested in landing that dream role? This year alone, our students, most with talent based scholarships, were accepted into the following colleges: Baldwin Wallace, Cap 21, Capital, Eastman School of Music, Kent State, Ohio State, Western Michigan, Wright State, Otterbein, Miami University to name a few. In previous years, AMDA, Berkley, Boston Conservatory, CCM, NYU, Michigan, Pointe Park, Oberlin, Northwestern, UNC. Learn Great technique! Great audition repertoire! Great coaching! Knowledge is power! Technique and being prepared = Success! Since joining NATS, (National Assoc. of Teachers of Singing), in 2010 and sending students to this State Wide competition, Susan Wallin has had winners EVERY YEAR! Brandon Kline, a student of Ron Hazelett, started performing at Disney right after graduation! Check out our website! westsidevocalacademy.com 330-864-0660

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"Always A Bridesmaid" and auditions for one-acts - June Events at CVLT
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 29 May '15

29 May '15

Trouble viewing this email? See it on the web at http://www.cvlt.org/monthlymail.htm <http://www.cvlt.org/monthlymail.htm> CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE June 2015 News & Events www.CVLT.org <http://www.CVLT.org>440-247-8955 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH 44022 Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://www.Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre> Happening in June… * *Now through June 29:* ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID <http://www.cvlt.org/85thSeason/bridesmaid.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_me…> (Comedy) * *June 7 & 8:* Auditions for "The 10-10 Festival" <http://www.cvlt.org/auditions.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&u…> (One-Acts) Coming in July… * *July 17 - August 15:* BARNUM <http://www.cvlt.org/85thSeason/barnum.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium…> (Musical) * *July 24 - August 25: * THE 10-10 FESTIVAL <http://www.cvlt.org/10-10.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_c…> (One-Acts) */Always a Bridesmaid <http://www.cvlt.org/85thSeason/bridesmaid.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_me…>/* *by JESSIE JONES, NICHOLAS HOPE &JAMIE WOOTEN* *May 29 - June 20, 2015 Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM* *Tickets: * $18 regular, $14 students and seniors *For information see www.cvlt.org/85thSeason/bridesmaid.php <http://www.cvlt.org/85thSeason/bridesmaid.php?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_me…> or call 440-247-8955* *STARRING: *Macey Staninger, Helen Graf, Grace Mannarino, Evie Koh, Jenny Barrett, and Mary Mahoney Directed by Barbara L. Rhoades >From Jones|Hope|Wooten, the same trio who brought us /The Dixie Swim Club/, recently enjoyed by CVLT audiences, comes the story of four girlfriends, dateless in high school, who swear each will be members of the other's wedding. If you've ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride's bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying "I do," or been forced to wear the world's ugliest bridesmaid dress then this deliciously funny comedy is definitely for you… and your dearly beloved! */AUDITIONS for "The 10-10 Festival" | June 7 & 8 <http://www.cvlt.org/auditions.php>/* CVLT's biennial showcase of ten world premiere one-acts by various playwrights. Final scripts will be chosen based on the selected cast. *Sunday June 7 at 4 PM & Monday June 8 at 7 PM * Callbacks Thursday June 11 at 7 PM Production dates *July 24 - August 15, *Fridays/Saturdays at 8 Directed by Yvonne E. Pilarczyk and Kourtney Daugherty We are seeking a company of male and female actors ages 18+ to perform in these short works. Please come prepared to cold-read from the scripts. Please bring your list of schedule conflicts for June-August. Rehearsals are held Sunday - Thursday, depending on conflicts. Not all actors will be required at all rehearsals. CVLT's fabulous 86th Season! For complete information, please see www.cvlt.org/86thSeason <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason?utm_source=monthlymail&utm_medium=email&utm_…> *2015 *Murder By The Falls South Pacific: In Concert* (Rogers / Hammerstein) The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival Scotland Road (Hatcher) Ghosts, Goblins & Gobbledygook Youth Theater Showcase Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Sams / Sherman / Sherman) The Norwegians (Swanson) Holiday Show & Gingerbread Tea Holiday Wassail Concert* New Year's Eve Special Event *2016 *Vanya, Sonya, Masha & Spike (Durang) Valentine's Concert* End Days (Laufer) Youth Theater Show Monty Python's Spamalot (Idle / Innes / Du Prez) Spring Concert* The Velocity of Autumn (Coble) /(performance rights pending)/ Calendar Girls (Firth) The Addams Family (Lippa / Brickman / Elice) Belles: The Reunion (Dunn) /* Featuring the Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra/ *We want to hear your opinions! Please take our brief survey! <https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE1NM3NxdzNJRX…>* *CVLT.org • 440-247-8955 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH 44022* Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://www.Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> | Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> | Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture <http://cuyahogaartsandculture.org/>. The Ohio Arts Council <http://www.oac.state.oh.us/> helps fund our organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre <http://www.aact2.org>.

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BECK CENTER’S ADULT IMPROV AND ACTING CLASSES STARTING IN JUNE!
by Jonathan Kronenberger via NEohioPAL 29 May '15

29 May '15

Beck Center for the Arts’ Theater Department has already kicked off the summer session, but there are still more great classes and camps coming up! Starting the week of June 15, we begin two of our popular adult classes: Adult Improvisation and Acting Basics: Adults. These classes are compact 5 week sessions that allows for not only affordability, but a manageable time commitment. Spots are available but you need to sign up to take advantage! So if you have been meaning to, make sure you do so before it all starts and you miss out! You can register online at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org>, by phone at 216.521.2540 x10 or by stopping by in person to Beck Center for the Arts. Come on! Why let all the kids have the fun? Isn’t it time you invested into your own possibilities? Acting Basics Classical and contemporary techniques are explored in polishing craft along with keys to unlocking scripts and bringing them from the page to the stage. All experiences welcomed. Audition pieces conquered. #3576 Mondays; 6:30-8:30 PM; 6/15-7/13; $100; Instructor: Green, Natalie Adult Improvisation A fun and lively exploration of the basic tools and techniques used in improvisational theater. Perfect for both the beginner as well as the experienced. Focus is on the skills used to create an improvised scene and help develop the student's ability to envision, develop and sustain stories. Led by Something Dada Improvisational Troupe's Aaron Patterson. #3577 Thursdays; 7:00-8:00 PM; 6/18-7/16; $50; Instructor: Patterson, Aaron * * * * * Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring regional artists.

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REGISTER NOW for Triple Threat Theatre Camp in Wayne County
by Elana Kepner via NEohioPAL 29 May '15

29 May '15

*June 15-19 * *WAYNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS in Wooster* * presents * *Triple Threat Theatre Camp* *in* *partnership with* *Ohio Light Opera* Step into the spotlight and polish your acting, singing and dance technique in this fun, fast-paced camp! Faculty for this camp are WCA staff members and Ohio Light Opera professionals. *Camp tuition includes two tickets to the Saturday, June 20th matinee production of Can Can at Ohio Light Opera.* *Ages 5-7 *1:00pm-4:30pm- Spend a half-day exploring movement, voice and imagination. Culminates in an open class on the final day of camp. *Ages 8-10, Ages 11-13, **Ages 14-18 *9am-4:30pm -Cycle through classes in singing, acting and dance technique. Rehearse a collection of group and solo musical numbers, scenes and monologues to be presented to family and friends on the final day of camp. *Financial Aid and Extended Care Available!* For more information or to register online go to http://wayneartscenter.org/?page_id=260 or call or email Theatre Program Coordinator Elana Kepner: (330) 264-2787 x 205, elana(a)wayneartscenter.org. See our full schedule of visual and performing arts summer camps download our camp brochure http://tinyurl.com/q87ptxv or go to http://wayneartscenter.org/?page_id=260 -- Elana Kepner Program & Education Assistant Theater Program Coordinator *Wayne Center for the Arts* 330.264.2787 x205 www.wayneartscenter.org ~~~~ Upcoming at Wayne Center for the Arts: *EXHIBITION: Scrap Heap Sculpture by Daniel Horne* May 9th - June 11th, Looney Gallery SUPER SATURDAYS! <http://wayneartscenter.org/?page_id=1860>JUNE 6th , 10-12:30Upriver Music & Interactive Arts Events SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! <http://wayneartscenter.org/?page_id=260> 1 week sessions June 8th -July 31st, ages 3-18 www.wayneartscenter.org

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GHOST THE MUSICAL opens Mercury Theatre Company's 2015 Season
by Mercury Theatre Company via NEohioPAL 29 May '15

29 May '15

May 29, 2015 GHOST THE MUSICAL Mercury Theatre Company raises the curtain with the new musical based on the Academy Award-winning film. At A Glance: What: Mercury Theatre Company presents: GHOST THE MUSICAL When: June 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 pm, and June 14 and 21 at 2:00 pm Where: Regina Hall, Notre Dame College, 1857 South Green Rd., South Euclid, 44121 Cost: ALL TICKETS UNDER $20! $18 Adults, $16 Students (with valid ID), $16 Seniors (60+) TICKETS: For tickets call 216.771.5862, or order online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org. GHOST, the timeless fantasy about the power of love, raises the curtain on Mercury Theatre Company's 2015 season beginning June 12 in the Regina Hall at Notre Dame College. Expertly adapted from the Academy Award-winning hit film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, Mercury Theatre Company is among the first to bring this show to the greater Cleveland community. Mercury Theatre Company's own Award-winning actress Kelvette Beacham (Once Upon A Mattress, Thoroughly Modern Millie) leads a cast of 21 on this magical night out that will send spirits soaring. Thrill to glorious new music, laced with the ever-enchanting Unchained Melody. GHOST has it all-exquisite devotion, betrayed friendship, a compelling murder mystery, comedic incantations, and lastly, a love that transcends spheres. Its magic will haunt you! Directed by MTC Artistic Director Pierre-Jacques Brault, this roller-coaster ride of romance, drama and excitement was adapted for the stage by Bruce Joel Rubin who, in 1991, won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. GHOST features stunning new music and lyrics by music legends Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (writer of Michael Jackson's Man In The Mirror), as well as hip-hop inspired choreography by Melissa Bonde. Rated PG-13 due to mild violence, mature themes and dialogue. ALL TICKETS UNDER $20! Subscriptions and single tickets are available now by calling 216.771.5862, or ordering online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org<http://www.mercurytheatrecompany.org/> GHOST THE MUSICAL JUNE 12-27, 2015 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Professional Headshot Photography for Performers
by Jkeklk via NEohioPAL 29 May '15

29 May '15

The headshot is the calling card for the actor and the first impression made to the casting director, director and client. Henleon Photography is now taking appointments for indoor/outdoor shoots in the Northeast Ohio area. Please check out images and information at henleonphotography.com Sent from my iPhone

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