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THE ZOO STORY, July 30-Aug 1, one weekend only!
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

ONE WEEKEND ONLY! CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM PRESENTS THE MODERN AMERICAN CLASSIC, THE ZOO STORY BY EDWARD ALBEE, JULY 30-AUG 1. For one weekend only, convergence-continuum presents Tom Kondilas and Clyde Simon performing Edward Albees THE ZOO STORY, directed by Robert Hawkes. This modern American classic is set at a park bench on a Sunday afternoon and, with ironic humor and unrelenting dramatic suspense, relates an extraordinary encounter between Jerry, a permanent transient, and Peter, a middle-class publishing executive. Jerry intrudes on Peters peaceful afternoon by interrogating him and compelling him to listen to stories about his life, and the troubling reason behind his visit to the zoo. THE ZOO STORY runs Thu-Sat, July 31-Aug 1, at 8 pm at the Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students. Reservations at http://www.convergence-continuum.org or 216-687-0074.

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Wood Brothers At Kent Stage - Sept. 29th
by The Kent Stage via NEohioPAL 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in Friends of The Kent Stage. Don't forget to add wrfaa(a)yahoo.com to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001JIHrPsnkNooSynwsm4BuJA%3D%3… if you no longer wish to receive our emails. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Kent Stage Concert Announcement ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VERY SPECIAL CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT - Please include in your publication and/or event listings - *** Media Interview Opportunities Possible *** The Wood Brothers Tuesday, September 29, 2015 8pm KENT OHIO - The Kent Stage is proud to announce that the Wood Brothers will perform at the Kent Stage on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 at 8pm. All tickets are general admission. The cover of The Wood Brothers' gorgeous new album, 'Paradise,' is adorned with an illustration of a mule staring at a carrot dangling just inches in front of its mouth. The carrot, though, is hanging from a stick affixed to the mule's own head. "In some ways, he's already got it," explains guitarist Oliver Wood. "And in some ways, he'll never have it." That paradox is at the core of 'Paradise,' an album about longing and desire and the ways in which the pursuit of fulfillment can keep it perpetually out of our reach. It's a beautiful collection, the band's most sophisticated work to date and also their most rocking, with bassist Chris Wood playing electric on tracks for the first time. Recorded at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye studio in Nashville, 'Paradise' captures the latest chapter in the ongoing evolution of a band-and a family-navigating the joy and challenges of a life in music. Dubbed "masters of soulful folk" by Paste, The Wood Brothers released their debut studio album, 'Ways Not To Lose,' on Blue Note in 2006. You'd be forgiven at the time for expecting it to be something of a side project. Chris Wood already had legions ofdevoted fans for his incomparable work as one-third of Medeski Martin & Wood, while his brother Oliver toured with Tinsley Ellis before releasing a half-dozen albums with his band King Johnson. Almost a decade later and with drummer Jano Rix added as a permanent third member, it's become quite clear that The Wood Brothers is indeed the main act. 'Paradise' follows the band's acclaimed 2013 release 'The Muse,' which was recorded almost entirely live around a tree of microphones in Zac Brown's Southern Ground studio. Hailed previously by the New York Times for their "gripping" vocals and by the LA Times for their "taught musicianship," the brothers found the live setting to be a remarkable showcase for their live chemistry and charismatic magnetism. But when it came time to record 'Paradise,' their fifth studio album, the band knew the music called for a different approach. "For this album, we wanted to have a more up-close and dry sound," explains Chris. "I worked on another record at Easy Eye and I just loved the room. Dan's studio is cool because it's not old, but it feels that way when you walk into it. It reminds me of Sun Studios. It just has that feeling of a small room with natural compression, and I think you hear that in the sounds on the record." The decision to record in Nashville was no coincidence either, as this marks the first album written with the entire band living in Music City. "Oliver and I spent a lot of hours just in a room together writing songs," says Chris. "That's really never happened before. All the music in the past was written long distance or over the course of touring. It's definitely the most collaborative album we've ever made." "It was kind of a luxury to be able to play together not just at a soundcheck," adds Jano. "It was a different starting point. Rather than people bringing in compositions that were relatively finished, we were starting from the ground up as a group." The album opens with "Singing To Strangers," which sets the tone for what's to come both musically and thematically. "Singing to strangers is something we do every night," explains Oliver, "and there's some satisfaction about singing to strangers. It's this weird thing that I think we get addicted to. It's not that we need attention as much as we need connection. On a good night, when we're singing to strangers, everybody in the room bonds, and you have this amazing sense of connection." That desire for connection permeates the album, from "Touch Of Your Hand"-a song about what Chris describes as "the most basic human need that there is"-to "Two Places"-a track about longing for home and family while on the road-to "Never And Always," which examines the fundamental emotional experiences of loneliness and belonging. "Snake Eyes" and "American Heartache" both explore the dark side of longing, how the constant need for more in our consumer culture can engender a perpetual dissatisfaction with never having enough, while on "Without Desire," they find the beauty and the magic that the titular emotion can bring into our lives. "Desire gets a bad rap sometimes," explains Chris, "and people think it's the root of all of our problems. We wanted a song that said, 'Maybe it's not, maybe we need it.' What would it be like if we didn't desire all those good things in life?" In addition to Chris's electric bass, which appears on two tracks, the album also showcases Jano's "shuitar," a portmanteau for "shitty guitar." The name belies the instrument's complexity, though. It's actually an acoustic guitar that Jano has rigged up with noisemakers to function as an easy-to-travel-with drum kit. "I made one in The Wood Brothers because we needed a portable drum set we could take to play on sessions and on the radio," he explains, "but then we've been using it so much live, we started writing for it and not wanting it to even sound like a drum set anymore. We wanted to let it be its own thing." It turns up prominently on "Heartbreak Lullaby," which also features guitar playing from Oliver inspired by field recordings of African folk musicians. There's more to Jano than percussion, though, as he sits down at the piano on several tracks on 'Paradise,' including album closer "River Of Sin." "That song imagines how when people get baptized in a river, it's supposed to wash away their sins," explains Chris. "But what happens to the water? Where do the sins go? And what if you live downstream from all that baptizing?" "A lot of the songs are dealing with these themes of longing and desire," adds Oliver, "but the album finishes with 'River of Sin' because it's a positive and empowering message, which is that you can't really do anything unless you're persistent. The narrator is humble and understands that there are all these things larger than him and he's just trying to understand them and he's determined to do better and be as good as he can. And he recognizes the only way to do that is to keep trying." It's a fitting, lovely, gospel-tinged ending to an album that traces both the darkness and the beauty in our nature, the perpetual hope and the futility of it all. The quest for the carrot often blinds us to the fact that we already possess it, and that's the irony of desire. "He who is not contented with what he has would not be contented with what he would like to have." Socrates said that. "I can't live without desire / If I didn't want anything / Why would I rise? / Why would I sing?" The Wood Brothers said that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets Go On Sale Friday, July 24th at 10am General Admission Advance: $20 Day of Show: $25 Purchase Tickets [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001czK-pc9d_sUWldfLCjSrZvGhey7wi0anF99UVf-mOgEW…] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION If you are a member of the media and are interested in interviewing this artist or need additional information, please contact: Rod Flauhaus rod(a)viawerk.com [mailto:rod@viawerk.com] (216) 272-7776 About The Kent Stage 175 East Main Kent, OH, 44240 (330) 677-5005 wrfaa(a)yahoo.com Since 2002, the historic Kent Stage has been the host to hundreds of award winning artists of multiple genres. Drawing audiences from across the country to more than 120 events a year, the iconic venue pumps millions of dollars into the Kent area economy on an annual basis. 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Volunteer guitarist needed for 'Shaft" performances asap.
by Alan Hinkle via NEohioPAL 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

Volunteer guitarist with excellent reading skills and a wah-wah pedal needed for 2 performances with a 50 piece pops orchestra, 7/28,8pm and 8/2, 3pm. Eastside location. Must read lines, rhythms, voice chords and follow a conductor. Medley from "Shaft" and The Pink Panther. Contact Allan Hinkle, Orchestra Director, asap, (C)(216)308-2978.

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Looking for young, artistic roommate to join our apartment in Cleveland!
by Mary Mary via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

Hi! Looking for one more roommate to join our 3 bedroom apartment on the corner of Murray Hill and Mayfield Rd. Both of us are recent college graduates working in the arts. We'd love to have a third, twenty-something roommate involved in the arts join our place! Email me for more info and pictures. Move in at beginning of August. Thanks! Marya

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AUDITIONS: BAT BOY: The Musical - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

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Improv With Torque 7/24 at CPA!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '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: July 24, 2015 Show time is 8:30pm Doors open at 8:00pm Tickets are $10.00 (Cash or credit accepted) Reserve Tickets: (440) 471-1045 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 <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpacleveland.org%2F&h=pAQGc4…> 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.** Comedy Project Alliance (Reserve Hall Theater) Mayfield Village Civic Center 6622 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield Village, OH 44143

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Auditions for Northeast Ohio Premier of Big Fish The Musical
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is proud to announce... BIG FISH the musical Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Book by John August Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August Directed by Joanna May Hunkins Music Directed by Anthony Trifiletti Choreographed by Monica Olejko Performance Dates: October 16-November 1 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM Rehearsals begin early-mid September and usually occur weekday evenings and weekend day/evening hours. Audition Dates/Times: Tuesday, July 28 & Wednesday, July 29 from 7-10 PM Call (440) 949-5200 x221 to schedule an appointment. Please prepare two short contrasting musical selections in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater). An accompanist will be provided, please bring sheet music in the proper key. Perhaps you've read the novel or seen the film, but you haven't experienced Big Fish until you've seen the musical onstage! The relationship between Will and his father is strained as Will struggles to find the truth behind the larger than life tales he was told as a boy, and his father nears the end of his battle with cancer. When the fiction begins to fade and the facts of his father's life then and now become clear, Will must make peace with whom both he and his father truly are. Infused with magic and heart, Big Fish is the kind of production that reminds audiences how amazing live theatre can be! Edward Bloom (Male 30-45): Star vehicle; originally played by Norbert Leo Butz; a loving husband and father who leads a complex imaginary life with many fantasy friends; requires a strong singer-actor who ages from 15 to 60 and moves well; a huge heart, a great sense of humor and a vivid imagination (bari-tenor) Will Bloom (Male 25-35): Edward's son, a realist and a pragmatist; and the polar opposite of Edward. His journey of reconciliation with his father is the story of the musical. This is the second male lead and requires a strong actor who sings beautifully (tenor) Young Will (Male 6-10): Edward's son at an early age; inquisitive and idolizes his father. Requires a young boy who looks 6 or 7; will have several lines to memorize and a small amount of singing/dancing (tenor) Sandra Bloom (Female 30-40): Edward's wife, a loving wife who completely understands her husband and who seeks and believes in the possibility of reconciliation between her husband and son. This is the leading female role that requires an actor who ages from 18 to 60 and who is both a strong actress and singer and moves well (soprano with mix/belt) Josephine Bloom (Female 25-35): Will's wife, a lovely young woman who provides balance for Will's pragmatism. With Sandra, she supports and helps guide Will's journey toward reconciliation with his father. This supporting female role requires a strong actor-singer (mezzo with mix/belt) Karl (Male 25+): a giant, one of Edward's fantasy friends. This supporting role requires an actor who is 6'2" or over - the taller the better. Through Edward's friendship, he grows from being a 'beastly' outcast to a highly successful businessman. This supporting role requires an actor who acts, sings, has an appreciation for comic irony, and may stilt walk (bass) Amos Callaway (Male 30+): a werewolf, another of Edward's fantasy friends. Masquerading as a ringmaster of a brokendown circus, he begins as Edward's tormentor but then, through Edward's acceptance, he accepts himself and becomes highly successful. This supporting role requires a comic actor who sings and moves well (baritone) Don Price (Male 25-40): Edward's childhood frenemy, an early buddy, bully and rival for Sandra's hand. This supporting role requires a strong actor with a comic sensibility, a good singer and has movement skills (baritone) Zacky Price (Male 25-40): Don's younger brother, nerdy and always tagging along. This supporting role requires a strong actor with a comic sensibility, a good singer and has movement skills (baritone) The Witch (Female 18+): the earliest and most fantastic of Edward's "imaginary" acquaintances who shows him how he'll die. This supporting role requires a strong singer-dancer with commanding presence (mezzo with high belt) Jenny Hill (Female 25-40): the other woman, one of Edward's early childhood friends who he forgets but then who later becomes the recipient of his kindness. This supporting role also requires a good actress, singer, and mover who ages from 18 to 60 (mezzo with mix/belt) Dr. Bennett (Male 40+): Edward's physician, the experienced and wise country doctor. Singing a plus, but not required. A Note About The Ensemble: Many of the above characters will double as ensemble taking on wedding guests, townspeople, circus performers, etc. A small number of actors may be added to fill out featured ensemble roles including the Mayor of Ashton, Fisherman and Alabama Lambs. TrueNorth Cultural Arts is locate within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Last Weekend of The Pajama Game!
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is proud to present... THE PAJAMA GAME Book by George Abbott & Richard Bissell Music & Lyrics by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross Based on the novel 7 ½ Cents by Richard Bissell Directed by Douglas Bailey Co-Directed by Jessica Atwood Choreography by Nicci Cassara Billington Musical Direction by Lawrence Wallace The timeless musical The Pajama Game has delighted audiences since it first opened on Broadway in 1955. Sparks fly at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory as union leader Babe Williams lobbies the superintendent Sid Sorokin for a 7 ½ cent raise for the workers. Things come to a head when Babe organizes a strike, setting off a conflict of workers versus management as well as a battle of the sexes. With an energetic score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, The Pajama Game flaunts a slew of upbeat musical standards including "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway." The show won the Tony for Best Musical for its original 1955 production, and was nominated for Best Revival of a Musical in 2006, proving that classics never go out of style! PERFORMANCES July 10-26 Friday & Saturday @ 7:30pm Sunday @ 3:00pm TICKETS Adult $16-$18 Youth $10 To purchase tickets or for more info call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 or visit TNCArts.org TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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AUDITIONS 8/4, 8/5: "South Pacific: In Concert" (with full orchestra)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE AUDITIONS for/SOUTH PACIFIC: In Concert/ http://www.cvlt.org/auditions.php // *Production dates October 2, 3, & 4 *The Rogers & Hammerstein classic musical about an American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II who falls in love with a middle-aged French expatriate but struggles to accept his children. Performed with the Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra live on stage! Directed by Don Edelman Musical Direction by Steve Eva *AUDITIONS: Tuesday, August 4 at 7 :00 PM Wednesday, August 5 at 7 :00 PM * Callbacks Thursday August 6 Auditions to be held in CVLT's River Room, 40 River St. * CVLT auditions are open to all and no roles are pre-cast. * No appointments are required. * Come prepared to sing several bars of a song. If you wish to sing from something other than South Pacific, please bring sheet music in the correct key. * Headshots and acting resumes are welcome, but not required. * CVLT does not offer union contracts and performers are volunteers. *ROLES:* Age ranges listed are suggestions, but may be cast otherwise depending on auditionees. * EMILE DE BECQUE: mid 30s-50s (High Baritone); a mature, sophisticated French planter - often played by an opera singer * NELLIE FORBUSH: late 20s-early 30s (Soprano); a spunky young nurse from Arkansas. Tomboyish, optimistic, Mary Martin type. * LIEUTENANT JOSEPH CABLE, U.S.M.C.: Male; 18-30; a young, formal and good-looking officer who falls in love with Liat; must be masculine with a good physique and believable as a member of the Army; soaring Tenor (E3 to G4); * BLOODY MARY: Female; 35-55; a shrewd souvenir dealer who is also trying to find her daughter a rich husband; brassy; must have great subtle comic timing; strong mezzo * LUTHER BILLIS: Male; 30-45; a schlubby, mediocre entrepreneur; friend to all and a man with a lust for the ladies; must be funny, masculine and believable as a member of the army; strong baritone * CAPTAIN GEORGE BRACKETT, U.S.N.: Male; 40-60; a pompous yet competent officer who hides a heart of gold; strong actor * COMMANDER HARBISON, U.S.N.: Male; 35-50; Officious Navy man; Brackett's second-in-command and right hand man; strong actor * LIAT: Female; 18-25; heartbreakingly delicate, beautiful and the picture of purity; must move well; does not sing * STEWPOT: Male; 25-35; a funny, schlubby character man with a strong tenor singing voice (up to high A); one of the sailors and Luther Billis' cohorts * PROFESSOR: Male; 25-35; a funny character man of the studious type; strong singer; one of the Sailors and Luther Billis' cohorts. * ENSEMBLE: Male and female, ages 18-50 of all ethnicities; Strong singers who move well.

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FOR SALE Dance or Theater Stage Floor
by Diann Smith via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

Professional Dance or Theater Stage floor FOR SALE EXCELLENT CONDITION - used less than a dozen performances * Cleaning Supplies included - * Pick up only— No shipping Price $1095. (Originally $1600.) 63" x 101’ - divided into 3 rolls approx. 33 to 34 ft long Adagio Tour is uniquely suited to those who need a tough, lightweight floor for percussive dance styles. Tour has been specially designed to lay flat quickly and provide a surface with terrific tap sound. The surface is also excellent for all other dance forms including ballet, modern, Irish and jazz. Adagio Tour Floor weighs only 1.6 lbs. per linear foot and provides a matte, non-reflective surface that is ideal in all performance venues. Despite the tough surface, Adagio Tour is very flexible, assuring years of carefree rolling and re-rolling. Choose this floor for: Theater · Tap · Irish · Modern · Jazz · Lyrical · Ballet · Ballroom · Flamingo Call or text 440-773-8864 Email 49dancer(a)sbcglobal.net Color : Grey · Weight: 1.6 lbs./linear foot *Additional matching floor available on Web

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