June 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Legally Blonde Auditions This Sunday at Olmsted Performing Arts!
by Jake Ingrassia via NEohioPAL 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Olmsted Performing ArtsPresentsLegally BlondeThe Musical! Audition Slots Available at www.OlmstedPerformingArts.com A fabulously fun, international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture Auditions for Legally Blonde will be held on Sunday, June 28 at the Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC). Auditions are open to all actors ages 13–19.Individual auditions will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Dance auditions for all actors will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. Call-backs for selected actors immediately following.Please come prepared to sing 16 measures (no CDs please). Come dressed for dance auditions (no jeans permitted) to stretch at 4:30 p.m.If you’ve never auditioned for OPA before or want a refresher course on how auditions run, what you should bring, or what to prepare ahead of time, please check out the What to Expect page for a helpful guide! All auditionees must also bring a theatrical résumé to the audition.Those cast in the show should know that rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00–9:00 PM, and Saturdays from 1:30–5:30 PM. The first rehearsal will be July 7. There is $185 production fee to participate in this show.Thank You, -- Jake Ingrassia Production Manager Olmsted Performing Arts

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MorrisonDance "On Stage in River" FREE Thursday, June 25th
by Sarah Morrison via NEohioPAL 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Rocky River Public Library’s popular performing art series, “On Stage in River”, presents MorrisonDance on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rocky River Senior Center at 21014 Hilliard Boulevard. This unique dance company presents choreographic favorites including recently created works from their premiere at Cleveland Public Theatre. Since 1997, MorrisonDance has challenged the traditional understanding of dance. Their creativity abounds through experimental presentations that combine nature, technology and other artistic disciplines in cross-disciplinary collaborations. Bring family and friends to enjoy their imaginative spirit. FREE admission. No registration. Limited seating - come early.

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THE IMPRESSIONISTS Free Ticket Giveaway
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Experience Exhibition On Screen's THE IMPRESSIONISTS. Enter here for your chance to win tickets valid July 14 - http://tinyurl.com/IMPRESSNEohio Durand-Ruel's brave decision to exhibit the Impressionists in New York in 1886 introduced enlightened, wealthy Americans to modern French painting. In doing so, he not only filled great American galleries with Impressionist masterworks, but also kept impressionism alive at a time when it faced complete failure. But just who were they really? Why and how did they paint? What lies behind their enduring appeal? Thanks, Andi Barnett | Allied - THA | 1846 Coventry Rd. #300 | Cleveland, OH 44118 | P 216-932-7151 | DD 216-325-6525| www.alliedim.com<http://www.alliedim.com/> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/43KIXCleveland> Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/43KIXCleveland>

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Olde Towne Hall Theatre, North Ridgeville, OH
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Olde Towne Hall Theatre is pleased to announce their 2015-2016 season. In order to catch all of the excitement of our 36th year of live theater productions, consider buying a season pass from now until September 30, 2015. Buy our *Elite Season Pass* at $25 and see our three full production shows · *Wait Until Dark (Dir. John Schneider)* · *Fiddler on the Roof (Dir. In Negotiations)* · *Moon Over Buffalo (Dir. Lisa Carter)* Buy out *Red Carpet Season Pass* at $35 and see all of the season’s shows! *Same as the *Elite *pass, plus our Youth Theatre Productions - *Shrek, The Musical* - *James and the Giant Peach, Jr.* *Buy the House* Your organization may buy out the house on any Thursday night as a money-making night at the theater! We have 181 seats that you can sell for whatever price you wish. We will even provide refreshments for whatever refreshments you would like to serve after the show. Whatever your organization, we can schedule a night for you! Remember, these group nights are limited to Thursday nights, so pick your show and schedule early! Checks or money orders should be mailed to Olde Towne Hall Theatre, P.O. Box 39284 North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the theater at 440-327-2909. As always, thank you for your patronage! *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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Olde Towne Hall Theatre (OTHT) in North Ridgeville Underwriting Opportunity
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

OTHT is offering the opportunity for businesses or individuals to underwrite one of their 2015-2016 shows! We are looking for new sponsors so we can continue to offer great selections and maintain the only FREE summer youth theater program in Lorain County! You choose the show you want to underwrite. For a straight production (Moon Over Buffalo or Wait Until Dark), you can donate $1000 towards production costs and receive 10 complimentary tickets and headline advertising. For a musical production (James and the Giant Peach, Jr., Shrek the Musical or Fiddler on the Roof) , you can donate $2000 towards production costs and receive 16 complimentary tickets and headline advertising. The greatest part of this, besides being tax deductible, is that every penny goes directly to paying the fees associated with producing these amazing shows! Please consider being an underwriter for your organization, or you, today! For further information, Please contact Lisa Carter at mailto:elprofecarter@gmail.com <elprofecarter(a)gmail.com> Our theatre is located at 36119 Center Ridge Rd. (PO Box 39284) North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039. Our phone number is 440-327-2909.

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Princess camps this week
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of ClevelandJune 22-July 2End of children’s camps show has performance for parentsPrincess camps include ballet movement, princess song.�Includes learning ballet terminology, positions and steps while developing coordination, flexibility and balance�� Princess Camps or Ballet Camps (2 classes a week)o�� 2 hours-9:30 am to 11:30 amo�� Ballet & stretch, read a story, craft for story, snacko�� Ages 3-5 years of age- Monday and Wednesdayo�� Ages 6-8 years of age-Tuesday and Thursday� Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Wait Until Dark Auditions!
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Want to be a performer in Olde Towne Hall's Production of "Wait Until Dark" this fall? Auditions are August 23rd from 2-4 pm and August 24th from 7-9 pm. Director is John Schneider. Please plan to stay the entire time, bring yourself and a bottle of water to drink. Here are the characters in the show... *Character Breakdown for “Wait Until Dark”* SUSAN, late twenties to mid-thirties. Need a strong theatre actress with a timeless quality interested in building a highly detailed portrayal of someone struggling with new blindness. ROAT, thirties to fifties. An unknowable criminal from the underbelly of New York. He keeps everything about himself secret. Perhaps an old wound or deformity has kept him out of World War 2, but he mostly keeps that hidden from us. An exceptional actor, Roat takes on several roles throughout the story—young suffering husband dealing with a philandering wife, older father of the same cuckolded husband, and the mysterious organizer of this plan to reclaim a strange, yet priceless doll. Roat is at times charming, at other times frightening. A sadist and a control freak, he is a natural leader of lost souls. Need a chameleon-like theatre actor who is believable living in NYC of the 1940’s. Can be tall or short, of any type, but capable of dominating the stage with a cool, unforced sense of danger. LT MIKE TALMAN, mid 30s to mid 40s. A war friend of Susan’s husband. The kind of man who inspires trust without trying to; dependable and decent. He finds himself helping his friend’s wife and ends up involved in something far more complex and frightening than he anticipated. Or so we think. Really a master con man, he’s the third member of Roat’s gang, bent on reclaiming a doll containing something very valuable and very dangerous. But he’s having a crisis of conscience—he likes Susan and isn’t sure he can follow through with the plan. Believable in period New York of the 1940s. CARLINO, 40s to 50s. He fills a room literally and figuratively—a large man with a large personality. Carlino is recently out of jail and the experience wasn’t great—he’s anxious to get back on his feet and Roat’s plan affords him a chance for some quick cash. He doesn’t trust his new partner but he doesn’t have a choice. Though slightly paranoid and a little brusque, he’s a survivor and good at his job, which is convincing people he’s someone else entirely—a dependable, but overworked member of the New York police force. Believable in period New York of the 1940s. GLORIA, 12-14 (or young-looking 15). Smart beyond her years and lost in that no man’s land of adolescence, somewhere between a girl and a woman. Her home life is tough—dad is long gone and mom isn’t too dependable. She is independent, prone to jealousy, and desperate to be taken seriously by the adult world. She has a crush on Sam and resents his wife Susan just for existing even as she makes a little money helping the blind wife get by. But Gloria doesn’t shy away from danger (seems to relish the adventure of it actually) and proves she cares a lot more than she lets on. Believable in period New York of the 1940s. SAM, 30s. Susan’s husband. A war veteran who met Susan while recovering from post-traumatic stress. He’s a photographer trying to make his way in the world after the war. He’s a survivor and unwilling to entertain thoughts of self-pity, either for himself or Susan. He’s determined that they’ll make it in the world, despite both of their wounds (his on the inside, hers on the out). But this fierce focus might be pushing his wife away. Busy and on the move, he may see less of what’s happening in front of him than Susan does. Believable in period New York of the 1940s. (Lead) POLICEMEN-Two policemen come in at the very end of the play. Either male or female, but both policeman should be very trusted characters, self-assured, and reassuring Performance dates are October 9,10, 16,17, 18, 23, and 24 *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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Audition for " On Track for Murder!" this week!
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

The Lake Shore Railway Association is sponsoring a murder mystery dinner theater this fall. Come and audition for this very special opportunity... Wealthy Pip Chattaway has fallen in love with the penniless Daisy, much to the dismay of his parents who are convinced that she is a gold digger. Add in a feisty maid of honor, a devious best man and a scheming former girlfriend and this marriage is, "On Track for Murder." To audition, please bring yourself... and a friend! Cold readings will be done of the existing script. No monologues needed...All adult roles and will consider any age. Be prepared to stay for entire audition so that you can read with various people. Performance dates: September 11th & 12th 2015 at 7:30 pm. Place: Lorain and West Virginia Railroad Wellington, Ohio Director: Lyn Crouse- lcrouse(a)oh.rr.com or 724-747-1783 Auditions: Monday June 22nd and Wednesday June 24th, 6:30-8:00 pm and Saturday June 27th from 11-1. Audition Location: Elyria Public Library Central Branch, 320 Washington Avenue, Elyria, Lower Level Amateurs only. This is community theatre as a fundraiser to restore the Nickel Plate 384 steam engine. If you ever had a yen to act, come be part of the show. We make it fun! *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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The Open Door - An Introduction to Michael Chekhov Acting Technique
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 21 Jun '15

21 Jun '15

Wandering Aesthetics presents… *The Open Door: Akron’s Performance Exchange * A Free Monthly Workshop (June 5, 2015 – Akron, Ohio – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce the next The Open Door: Akron’s Performance Exchange. The fifth of these free monthly workshops will be held on Sunday, June 28th from 6 pm – 8 pm at Lifesource Yoga located at 300 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Suite 2 in Akron, Ohio. *There is a $5 suggested donation for The Open Door. The event is open to the public. No registration is required. * This month’s session will be: *An Introduction to Michael Chekhov Acting Technique *led by David Obney. For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/OpenDoor5 or email watheatre(a)gmail.com <watheatre(a)gmail.com> *About the Open Door:* Drawing from the rich artistic traditions within Akron, our mission is to introduce community members to diverse forms of creative expression, building community by crossing boundaries, enriching lives and opening the door to the imagination. The Open Door is a free monthly workshop. Led by a different master teacher, each session will highlight a different area associated with performance. From physical action to voice to dance, anyone can benefit from these skills. No experience necessary!!! *About the Session:* This two hour workshop will be an introduction to the acting technique developed and taught by Michael Chekhov, arguably the most influential acting teacher who has ever lived. Participants will explore Chekhov’s concepts of: feeling of ease, qualities of movement, centers, and imaginary body through individual/ensemble work and discussion. Participants of all experience levels are welcome. No previous experience in acting or acting technique is necessary. **Participants are encouraged to wear loose, comfortable clothing and footwear conducive to free and easy movement.* * * About the Instructor: * David Obney M.A., is a certified Michael Chekhov Acting Technique instructor, earning certification through Kent State University and the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium. Having successfully performed the title role in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, under the direction of James Slowiak, David earned his master’s degree in theatre at The University of Akron in 2006. He teaches the Theater Arts Career Academy at Tallmadge High School and has directed six plays there, including Death of a Salesman, Flowers for Algernon, And Then There Were None, and The Poe Play. David is a commercial and stage actor, appearing in regional and local television commercials, as well as print ads. He was most recently onstage at the Cleveland Public Theater, performing a lead in Andrew Kramer’s new play, Armature. He has also performed at Aurora Community Theater and has auditioned for several national film and television projects. David is represented by Pro Model and Talent in Akron. In addition to acting, directing, and teaching, David Obney sings, writes and performs poetry, DJ’s weddings, and is the father of three boys. -- Wandering Aesthetics www.facebook.com/WATheatre

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Reckless, Ruthless TRAIN PLAY opens this Friday at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 21 Jun '15

21 Jun '15

THE RECKLESS RUTHLESS BRUTAL CHARGE OF IT, or THE TRAIN PLAY OPENS THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 26 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM convergence-continuum presents the Ohio premiere of Liz Duffy Adams THE RECKLESS RUTHLESS BRUTAL CHARGE OF IT, or THE TRAIN PLAY, a comic-poetic derailment of apocalyptic nightmares and American dreams. Late at night somewhere in America, on a train hurtling towards infinity, eight strangers meet. A twelve-year-old girl with the superpower of a comic-book heroine manipulates time and the lives of a jaded Earth Goddess, an unraveling physicist escaping a terrifying truth shes only glimpsed, a young man on the run from predatory angels, a cynical travel writer and three Russian brothers on a musical mission of peace. While they ride, the destruction of their universe looms as they race along a comic-poetic collision course with time, custom and connection, and zoom toward a supernatural climax. THE TRAIN PLAY is directed by convergence-continuums Artistic Director, Clyde Simon, and features company actors Robert Branch, Tim Coles, Marcia Mandell, Jack Matuzewski, Beau Reinker and Lauren B Smith, and con-con newcomers Taylor Tucker and Cody Zak. THE TRAIN PLAY opens this Fri, June 26 and runs Thu-Sat at 8 pm through July 18 at the Liminis theater, 2438 Scranton Rd. in Clevelands historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students. Reservations and information at convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. ------------------------------------------ The Train Play is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, and by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.

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