June 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Last day for "On Track for Murder" Auditions!
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 26 Jun '15

26 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: 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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Attention Actors! 48 Hr. Film Project Team Seeks Talent Submissions
by Seth Yergin via NEohioPAL 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

48 Hour Film Project Team Seeking Talent Submissions The competition is July 10th-12th. If Interested, please Submit whatever relevant material you might have, whether that might be headshots, resumes, or demo reels to the email below. We are looking to compile a list of potential talent to be used for the competition. Thank you! Seth Yergin (330)-807-8478 seyergin1(a)gmail.com

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Midview Band Alumni
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

The Midview Band Alumni will be performing this year at the 2nd Annual Parade of Bands at Midview High School 38199 West Capel Rd. Grafton, Ohio 44044. The Parade of Bands is on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Come out and join the fun and march on the new astro-turf! We will also be performing in our third Homecoming Game on Friday, October 2, 2015. Songs for both performances include: Star Spangled Banner, Alma Mater, Midview Fight Song, The Time Wharp and a few others. If you need music, please email Lisa Carter at elprofecarter(a)gmail.com or Josh Brunger at jbrunger@midview k12.org A rehearsal schedule will be published in the next few weeks, so that we can fine- tune our playing! Shirts will be available for purchase with your graduation year on the back, in advance. If you are not able to play, but wish to help out, please let us know! Would your business like to buy an ad in our program for the Parade of Bands? If so, please contact Josh Brunger or Lisa Carter at the email addresses listed above. Tell your friends to check us out! Check our Facebook Page for continual updates. https://www.facebook.com/MidviewBandAlumni?fref=ts Let's keep the music playing!

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Bye, Bye, Birdie!
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

Clear your calendars for a sensational trip into yesterday...On July 16,17, and 18 at 7:30 pm and on July 18 at 3 pm, Olde Towne Hall Theatre's Youth Production will be performing, "Bye, Bye, Birdie! Swooning girls, jealous boyfriends and outraged parents all join in on the fun and chaos! Directed by Sharon Godsey, it will be our last show of Olde Towne Hall Theatre's 35th Season! Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children. Please call the box office and reserve your tickets today at 440-327-2909. You can find more information on our web site http://www.oldetownehalltheatre.com Our address is 36119 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039. *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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Mamai Theatre Company Presents Tennessee Williams' American Classic, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Christine via NEohioPAL 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Tennessee Williams' American Classic, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, makes a Cleveland stop at Mama <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!a-streetcar-named-desire/cabk>i! Pulitzer Prize-winning A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE follows the haggard and fragile southern beauty, Blanche DuBois, as her sudden arrival at her sister’s residence disrupts the marital home of Stella & Stanley Kowalski. Against the shadows and heat of its New Orleans backdrop where “you are practically always just around the corner...from a tinny piano being played,” this major 20th-Century classic erupts with legendary drama as Blanche reaches for a pathetic, last grasp at happiness, while Stanley fights to defend his territory and Stella must choose between sister and husband. Director Mitchell Fields notes: “After having played both Steve, the upstairs neighbor in 1970 and Mitch, Blanche’s suitor in 1972, directing a professional production of this most remarkable play has been my dream. Thank you, Mamai.” A Streetcar Named Desire By Tennessee Williams Directed by Mitchell Fields Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by D. Justin Bilewicz III Lighting Design by Rob Peck Sound Design by Cyrus O. Taylor Properties Design by Monica Plunkett With: Bernadette Clemens* as Blanche Jason Kaufman* as Stanley Rachel Lee Kolis+ as Stella and John Busser at Mitch Christine McBurney+ as Eunice Tony Zanoni+ as Steve Nate Miller as Pablo Jon Loya as Young Man Joseph Milan as Doctor Jeanne Task as Matron Andrea Belser as Negro Woman Rocky Encalada+ as Mexican Woman *Actor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association +Equity Membership Candidate July 16-August 2, 2015 Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:30 pm Sunday, July 19th post-show talk-back event: TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ON STAGE & SCREEN With Special Guest, Mitchell Fields Director of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE & Adjunct Professor of Film and Theatre, Baldwin Wallace University & the cast of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center <http://www.paccleveland.com/> DeMolay Room 3615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 TICKETS: <http://sic.brownpapertickets.com/>www.mamaitheatreco.org or 216.382.5146 Adults: $22 Seniors (65 & older): $20 Students (25 & under): $15 2nd Thursdays: NEOhioPal Subscribers’ Discount ($10 admission for NEOhioPal Subscribers at the door) 3rd Thursdays: AEA Discount ($10 admission for all Actors' Equity Association members at the door) Air-Conditioned. Ample free parking in gated lot and on street. Open seating with the exception of press and sponsors. Please arrive early. Mamai Theatre Company was co-founded in 2010 by Bernadette Clemens, Wendy Kriss, Christine McBurney, and Derdriu Ring. Mamai (pronounced Mah' may) is the Gaelic word for “mother.” Four working mothers, theatre artists, colleagues, and friends arrived at a place where it was time to create opportunities for themselves and their community. “Don’t wait to create” became the inspiration for Mamai Theatre Company. Our mission is to create intelligent, relevant classical theatre that offers an artistic home for Cleveland's theatre artists, and equal opportunity for women in the professional theatre community. In 2013 The Plain Dealer announced, “Mamai Theatre Company...has made a howling entrance onto the city’s artistic scene” and named their inaugural production, Medea, a top-10 theatre event of the year. In 2014 LandofCleve.net added, “In only a few short years, Mamai Theatre Company has established themselves as a major player in the Cleveland theatre community. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP STARTS SOON
by Associate Director via NEohioPAL 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

*The City of Shaker Heights Department of Recreation proudly presents*: *MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP* *Featuring Music Director JORDAN COOPER* *Read all about Jordan in the Cleveland Plain Dealer article "Jordan Cooper Helps Our Town Sing" !* Gr. 4-11. Discover the magic of musical theatre through participation in a final performance featuring solos, duets and big production numbers from a variety of Broadway musicals. Local theatre professionals teach the fundamentals of acting, improvisation, dance and voice. *Musical Theatre Camp-July 6, 2015- July 24, 2015M-F 9:00am- 3:00pmKulas Auditorium, John Carroll University* *Ages: *9 Yrs. to 17 Yrs. *Fees:* - Residents $405.00 - Non Residents $425.00 To register, contact Artistic Director Dr. Martin Friedman and Associate Artistic Director Carly Germany at *ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com <ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com>*.

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Still in need of an actress
by R.A.K. FIlms via NEohioPAL 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

R.A.K. Films is still looking for several actresses to perform in our 2015-2016 projects. If you fit the bill, let us know. Go to the 'Contact Us' page at our site. www.rakfilms.com or check this link. https://youtu.be/EHqCcs5VaQk R.Kotabish

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Swing dance at the Slovenian Workmen's Home Saturday, June 27th
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Everyone is welcome to attend. We don't care if you don't now how to dance or don't ever want to learn. The bands are always good, so stop by and have a listen. If you do want to learn to dance we have lessons. If you need a partner, no worries. We have plenty of people who attend the group lessons and we rotate partners during those lessons. That makes the lessons extra fun! Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm with Valerie Salstrom. We always review the basic Jitterbug step, talk about the basics of leading and following, and then show a few new moves. Each lesson is unique and you will always pick up new moves and hints each time you attend a pre-dance lesson at a Get Hep Swing event. These lessons are appropriate for brand new dancers all the way up to advanced dancers. You will not be disappointed! Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) The Dan Zola Orchestra will kick off an awesome night of music and swing dancing until 12am. http://www.zolabigband.com/ Only $12 per person. No need to RSVP or buy tickets in advance. Pay in cash at the door. The Waterloo Ballroom at the Slovenian Workman's Home is located in the very artsy and lively Collinwood neighborhood. The address is 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. The Slovenian not only has a beautiful ballroom; they also have a well stocked bar. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of all kinds for sale--including a very special Slovenian beer- Lasko! There are TWO parking lots to the right of the ballroom and there is also some street parking as well. However, if you can carpool with friends that would be recommended. We also have a security guard who keeps an eye on the hall and both parking lots. For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info(a)gethepswing.com The sign for the Slovenian has been taken down so please look for the sign for Waterloo Brew. Our entrance is just to the left of them. There are TWO parking lots to the right of the ballroom and there is also some street parking as well. We also have a security guard who keeps an eye on the hall and both parking lots. Valerie Salstrom Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd. 216-374-1927 info(a)GetHepSwing.com

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FINAL WEEKEND! The Young Man from Atlanta at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

"Lively, sensitive, beautifully-acted...a wonderful creation." Cool Cleveland, Laura Kennelly<http://coolcleveland.com/blog/2015/05/theater-review-the-young-man-from-atl…> "It draws you in right from the very beginning and keeps you intrigued to the very end." Sun News, Shirley MacFarland<http://www.cleveland.com/strongsville/index.ssf/2015/05/the_young_man_from_…> "A splendid production...a master class in nuanced, naturalistic acting." Norwalk Reflector, Aaron Krause<http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/7180831> Winner of the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Drama THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA Written by Horton Foote The Academy Award(r) Winning Screenwriter of To Kill a Mockingbird Directed by Eric Schmiedl May 29 - June 28, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 3 p.m. Sundays Studio Theater ABOUT THE SHOW Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present the 1995 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Young Man from Atlanta, May 29 through June 28, 2015 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: ATLANTA to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by May 28. The Young Man from Atlanta comes from Horton Foote, the Academy Award(r)-winning screenwriter of To Kill a Mockingbird and Tender Mercies. The story begins as a Texas couple attempts to make sense of the death of their son and complications arise when the man their son had been "rooming with" in Atlanta arrives. Called "immensely satisfying, crafted with excellence...Not to be missed" by the New York Post, this beautifully wrought story explores grief, faith, sexual orientation, race relations, and the American dream. Beck Center welcomes back Eric Schmiedl after previously directing the critically acclaimed The Velocity of Autumn in the Studio Theater. "There are no entirely good characters and no entirely bad ones in The Young Man from Atlanta," commented Schmiedl. "Rather, it is filled with real people trying desperately to do the best they can." Starring Dudley Swetland and Anne McEvoy, this production features a cast of nine talented actors prepared to bring this profound story life. Swetland and Tina D. Stump appear courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association. "This production is filled with tough questions, complex characters, and talented artists. It is a combination for theatrical fireworks and a wonderful dramatic experience." Tickets are $29 for adults, $26 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. This production of The Young Man from Atlanta is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. It is generously sponsored by the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council. Cast of Characters (in order of appearance) Will Kidder - Dudley Swetland* Tom Jackson - Dave Hetrick Miss Lacey - Lizzy Renfroe Ted Cleveland, Jr. - James Alexander Rankin Lily Dale Kidder - Anne McEvoy Pete Davenport - Michael Regnier Clara - Tina D. Stump* Etta Doris Meneffree - Brenda Cassandra Adrine Carson - Kyle Huff *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors and stage managers. Production Staff Artistic Director - Scott Spence Director - Eric Schmiedl Stage Manager - Becky Adams Scenic Designer - Aaron Benson Lighting Designer - Trad A Burns Costume Designer - Carolyn Dickey Sound Designer - Cyrus Taylor Technical Director - Joseph Carmola Technical Assistant - Dan Folino Carpenter - Chuck Klein Costume Assistant - Mark Mayo

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Olmsted Performing Arts Presents Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake the Ballet Double Feature!
by Jake Ingrassia via NEohioPAL 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Olmsted Performing ArtsPresentsSleeping Beauty/Swan LakeThe Ballet Double Feature Olmsted Performing Arts' professional ballet is featuring renowned performers Clayton Cunningham, Janet Strukely-Dziak, Matthew Huefner, Michael Garber, and many more. Two of Tchaikovsky’s most famous scores come to life in a story ballet double feature. The timeless tales of The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake are told through adaptations of the their full-length majesty by director Strukely-Dziak’s choreography. Audiences will experience light-hearted fairy tales and dramatic love stories in one evening of classical ballet. Performances run July 17-19!Tickets on sale now at www.OPATickets.com Join us 90 minutes before showtime for exclusive entry to watch the company class, how the dancers warm up and prepare before the show.Preshow includes a special gallery viewing of local artists’ depictions of dancers in different media, including living Degas statues.Friday, July 17 at 6:00 PMSaturday, July 18 at 6:00 PMSunday, July 19 at 1:00 PMTickets are just $5 each! Watch our promo Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3KvyrrmZiM&feature=youtu.be Thank You, -- Jake Ingrassia Production Manager Olmsted Performing Arts

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