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Seeking Overweight Male / Female in their 40s, 50 and 60s
by Joseph Phillips via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

"Please approve and send out immediately" We are looking for an Overweight Male or Female who's in their 40s, 50s or 60s for a commercial video shoot for a local hospital. You will be Paid! Must be available next Tuesday & Wednesday. Please send pictures ASAP to info(a)premieremodelandtalent.com Thank you!😊 Please Share!

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American Idiot ROCKS at Beck Center!
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

"American Idiot finds its sweetest grooves...to skip it would be to miss its explosive energy, an atomic force that never lets up." The Plain Dealer, Andrea Simakis "American Idiot is outstanding. This is Beck doing what it does best - raiding the bar as well as raising it." Cleveland Jewish News, Bob Abelman "It was not only well done it was WILD! You need to see this show." Sun News, Shirley MacFarland "American Idiot rocks the house...masterfully done...truly amazing." AXS, Mark Horning "Outstanding...rocks the house with raw abandon...and it's awesomely beautiful." Cleveland Performing Arts Examiner, Kate Miller Beck Center for the Arts presents Green Day's American Idiot Music by Green Day Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong Book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by Tom Kitt July 10 - August 16, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 3 p.m. Sundays Mackey Main Stage Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present the locally produced premiere of Green Day's American Idiot, July 10 through August 16, 2015 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Beck Center has established a PG-13 rating for this piece. In the wake of Green Day's 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Beck Center for the Arts is thrilled to rock out with American Idiot this summer. Originally released in 2004 as Green Day's seventh studio recording, this project went on to win "Best Rock Album" at the 2005 Grammy Awards®. By 2010, the music was brought to life on Broadway where it received two Tony Awards® and the "Best Musical Show Album" Grammy®. The story follows three friends as they search for true meaning in a post 9/11 world. Praised as "a groundbreaking musical knockout" by Rolling Stone, this energy fueled rock opera boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. 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<http://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. PRODUCTION STAFF Director/Artistic Director - Scott Spence Co-Musical Director - Larry Goodpaster Co-Musical Director - Bryan Bird Choreographer - Martín Céspedes** Stage Manager - Becky Adams Asst. Director/Asst. Stage Manager - Jenna A. Fink Asst. DIrector/Co-Projection Designer - Douglas Puskas Co-Projection Designer - Adam Zeek Asst. Stage Manager - Katie Giglia Scenic & Lighting Designer - Trad A Burns Assoc. Scenic & Lighting Designer - Benjamin Gantose Costume Designer - Jenniver Sparano Sound Designer - Richard B. Ingraham **Member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers CAST Johnny - Dan Folino* Will - Riley Ewing Tunny - Jonathan Walker White Heather - Annalise Griswold Whatsername - Olivia Kaufmann Favorite Son - DeVon Settles St. Jimmy - Joe Virgo (Johnny U/S) The Extraordinary Girl - Kristen Hoffman Ensemble: Mike Brandt Kyle Burnett Adam James Cooper Carlos Cruz Tekla Gaughan (The Extraordinary Girl U/S) Trey Gilpin (Will U/S) Codie Higer (Whatsername U/S) Kristen Hoffman Devon Jordan (Favorite Son U/S) Pat Miller (St. Jimmy U/S) DeVon Settles Danny Simpson (Tunny U/S) Carleigh Spence (Heather U/S) Swings/Pit Vocalists: Danny DiMarino Richie Gagen John Lagucki *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors and stage managers. Band: Conductor/Keyboard - Bryan Bird Guitars - Mike Brandt, Richie Clotz Bass - Benson Anderson Violin - Caitlin Hedge Viola - Alex Figueroa Cello - Dan Hild Percussion - Jason Giaco This production of Green Day's American Idiot is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). It is generously sponsored by the John P. Murphy Foundation, and is funded the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

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OPENING THIS FRIDAY! Near West Theatre presents HAIR, The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

OPENING THIS FRIDAY! Near West Theatre presents: HAIR The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical July 24-August 9, 2015 Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado Music by Galt MacDermot Produced for the Broadway Stage by Michael Butler Originally Produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival Theatre Performances: July 24, 25, 30 and 31; August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.) Tickets can be purchased at www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org>, or by calling our Box Office at 216-961-6391 from 11am-4pm M-F. PLEASE NOTE: Mature content. Parent/guardian discretion advised. "HAIR tells the story of the 'tribe,' a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the 'Age of Aquarius' living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War." - Wikipedia Near West Theatre has cast an open-hearted, free-thinking and adventurous Tribe of young people for our upcoming production of HAIR, The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical! Breaking all the rules back in the 60's, HAIR's poetic, non-linear and political nature changed musical theater forever. This theatrical journey will ask all of us to question our core beliefs and assumptions... our definitions of ourselves, America, and all we say we stand for. You don't want to miss this powerful, passionate production, staged in the round at Near West Theatre's new home in the Gordon Square Arts District! "It is an obscene and yet serene parade of shaggy-headed black and white people, coming, going, sometimes angry, sometimes sweet, sometimes bitterly truthful... The flag endeared and chided. The war, ignobled and dishonored. A mockery of self... spirited people in raggedy, kooky clothes... psychedelic lighting. A love affair between the cast and the audience." - EBONY MAGAZINE, May 1970 Experience this summer performance in our new air-conditioned and accessible theater!

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CASTING
by Ohio Film Project via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

We are currently looking for an actor between the ages of 25-45 to play a character with a mullet hairstyle. Yes, wig would be provided if needed. No lines for this character. Email resumes to OhioFilmProject(a)gmail.com Need to be available for sure on Sunday August 9th approximately between the hours of 10am-1pm.

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LOOKING FOR AN ACTRESS 60+
by Ohio Film Project via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

We are still looking for an actress to play a Grandmother character. age 60+. Please send resumes and any acting links if you have them to OhioFilmProject(a)gmail.com

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SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS FOR LCCC STOCKER ARTS CENTER'S 2015-2016 PERFORMING ARTISTS SERIES NOW ON SALE
by Kimberly Carrasquillo via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS FOR LCCC STOCKER ARTS CENTER'S 2015-2016 PERFORMING ARTISTS SERIES NOW ON SALE Subscription tickets are now on sale for the 2015-2016 Stocker Arts Center Performing Artists Series season. This unique set of six shows is once-in-a-lifetime experience for the audience to be enjoyed live on stage. Stocker Arts Center provides the best of the arts at affordable ticket prices close to home. For ticket information on any of the performances or to receive a season brochure, call the Stocker Arts Center box office at (440) 366-4040. The box office hours are Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m. and one and a half hours prior to curtain time. Information is available online at www.stockerartscenter.com. Subscriptions may be purchased at the Stocker box office from 12-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.stockerartscenter.com. Current six-show subscribers have until Friday, August 14 to renew their current seats, after which time any that are not renewed will be available for other subscribers to purchase. On Monday, August 17, six-show subscriber seats that have not yet been purchased are released for sale to Pick 5, Pick 4, Pick 3-show and new subscribers. Single tickets for all Performing Artists Series shows go on sale Monday, August 31. Tickets for most non-Performing Artists Series, including Random Acts, Student Matinee, Stocker Cabaret shows and the film series are on sale now. Dinner Before the Show tickets are on sale at the box office to six-show subscribers only. Dinner Before the Show tickets go on sale to all subscribers on August 17. Dinner tickets are $30 per person and seatings are at 5:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The menu choices are posted on the Performing Artists Series page of the Stocker website at www.stockerartscenter.com. Dinner Before the Show is presented by Stocker Arts Center, in partnership with LCCC's Culinary Arts program and the office of Conferencing and Dining Services. Valet Parking is available for each of these performances at $5/per car. The 2015-2016 Performing Artists Series includes these great performances: * Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. Artrageous! Rarely do you get a chance to experience some of the best things in life together in one place. Artrageous is one such place - a fun, engaging, inclusive celebration of the Arts! Combining speed painting, music, dance, comedy, world class singing, showmanship and, of course their trademark joyful audience interaction, this show will be enjoyed by people of all ages. Paint jumps to life with amazing speed unveiling larger than life art in just moments. The evening is filled with music and images from your memories from Lennon, to Einstein to Bono. Since the 1980s when they formed, the Artrageous troupe has toured internationally with more than 2,000 performances worldwide. Watch in amazement as several giant paintings are created on stage during the show. Artrageous is a true one of a kind event - it is art and music gone wild! * Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra (TUKUO) Directed by Peter Moss - "I Got Uke Babe!" Look out! The Brits are coming! Perfect fun! Perfect music! Best British comedy! The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra will not be what you expect to see. The group has an incredible repertoire of songs from Monty Python's "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," to Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Bach, Queen, Mozart and more. The show is filled with great artistry, humor and audience participation. The vocals, the arrangements, the harmonies and musicianship, along with the belly laughs from British and American humor makes this a concert you will sing and clap along with and not want to miss! * Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. Soweto Gospel Choir Adding joyous tidings to their North American tour, Soweto Gospel Choir will bring their unbridled spirit to the 2015 season in CELEBRATE! - an exhilarating show that captures the essence of the two time Grammy and Emmy Award-winning ensemble. The troupe of singers, dancers and musicians vibrantly captures the musical traditions of African gospel and, together with their own unique spin on international pop favorites, leaves audiences dancing and clapping in the aisles and shouting to the heavens! * Tuesday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. Golden Dragon Acrobats The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. The reputation of the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art form. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. * Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Jim Brickman in Concert Music lovers will experience the sounds of award-winning hit-maker, pianist and recording artist Jim Brickman as he brings one of the most entertaining and romantic solo concert events of the year with Jim Brickman Live in Concert 2016. Brickman's engaging stage presence seamlessly blends mood and music to touch the heart in a special way, letting fan's imaginations take them wherever they want to go. With dazzling solo piano and star-studded vocal collaborations, Brickman will wow audience members with his hits including "Valentine," "If You Believe," "Love of My Life" and more. Jim Brickman in Concert strikes the perfect balance between musical intimacy, compelling storytelling and audience interaction. * Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. December '63 - The Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute Concert The music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons comes to life in this re-creation of a Frankie Valli concert experience. "December '63" showcases all your favorite songs including the one-of-a-kind classics that have been thrilling audiences for decades. Before The Beatles landed on the shores of the United States, The Four Seasons were the most popular band in the country. The British Invasion created a huge shift in American pop music tastes but Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons continued to knock out hits. In 1962, the group released their first album, featuring the single "Sherry," which was not only their first charted hit but also their first number-one song. "Sherry" was followed by several million-selling hits, including "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Candy Girl," and several others. This concert will have you reaching for the high notes as the cast and band take you on musical journey with stops at every phase of the careers of Frankie and the boys. Come on out and enjoy a night of timeless classics! For more information about Performing Artists Series and other Stocker Arts Center events, visit www.stockerartscenter.com <http://www.stockerartscenter.com> . -30- Kim Carrasquillo | Writer/Project Manager, Marketing and Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College | 1005 N Abbe Road | Elyria, Ohio 44035 t: 440.366.4822 f: 440.366.4113 e: kcarrasq(a)lorainccc.edu <http://www.lorainccc.edu/> <http://www.lorainccc.edu/up> <http://facebook.com/lorainccc> <http://twitter.com/lorainccc> <http://www.youtube.com/lcccwebvideo> <http://www.linkedin.com/company/lorain-county-community-college>

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Critically-Acclaimed Classic, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, by Tennessee Williams, continues at Mamai!
by Christine via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

*"Mamai's "Streetcar" is a joy – that rare staging of a classic piece of theater that doesn't cause you to yearn for a better production. This is that production. [Bernadette Clemens] is riveting and mercurial, and we are in her thrall like a smitten beau from the moment she arrives onstage, deposited by the rattling streetcar Desire."* ~ Andrea Simakis, *The Plain Dealer* *“As built by Mr. Williams and conducted by the Mamai Theatre Company, this is a streetcar ride well worth taking.”* ~Christine Howey,* Scene Magazine* *"It is the accumulated effect of the small, carefully honed moments crafted by Williams, exhaustively discovered by Fields, and interpreted by his exceptional cast that make this production such an interesting and entertaining piece of work.”* ~Bob Abelman, *The Cleveland Jewish News* *"The chemistry between Stella, played by Rachel Lee Kolis and Stanley [played by Jason Kaufman] is electric and sensual....[t]he same is true of Eunice [Christine McBurney] and Steve [Tony Zanoni] who are the upstairs neighbors. John Busser as Mitch, Blanche’s love interest, brings a slew of little idiosyncrasies and movements that make him a delight to watch." * ~Mark Horning, *ASX Entertainment* *Critically-Acclaimed Classic, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, by Tennessee Williams, continues at* *Mamai <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/>!* You can sponsor <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets/cvvh>, join our mailing list <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets/cvvh> or purchase tickets <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!three-sisters/cguq> online! *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 July 16-August 2, 2015 Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center DeMolay Room 3615 Euclid Avenue at E. 36th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Thurs-Sat @7:30pm, Sun @2:30pm Free and ample parking in gated lot on site Air-Conditioned, ADA-Accessible theatre *Details <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!a-streetcar-named-desire/cabk>* With: Bernadette Clemens* as Blanche Jason Kaufman* as Stanley Rachel Lee Kolis+ as Stella and John Busser as Mitch Christine McBurney+ as Eunice Tony Zanoni+ as Steve Nate Miller as Pablo Jonathon 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* *And Coming this Fall...Death and the Maiden* *By Ariel Dorfman* Directed by Katia P. Schwarz Scenic Design by Don McBride Lighting Design by Robert Peck Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Costume Design by Katia P. Schwarz Properties Design by Cody Swanson September 17-October 4, 2015 Kennedy's at Playhouse Square 1401 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 *For DEATH AND THE MAIDEN tickets call the Playhouse Square Box Office directly at 216.241.6000* Air-Conditioned. Ample area garage and street parking. Open seating with the exception of press and sponsors. Please arrive early. Note: This production venue is not ADA Accessible. Kennedy's is accessible via staircase from Ohio Theatre lobby. Details <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!death-and-the-maiden/cbsd> With: Derdriu Ring* Jeffrey Grover* Terence Cranendonk * *Actor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association * This production of *Death and the Maiden* is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. *Special Pre Show Event: * Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 pm DISCUSSION WITH DEATH AND THE MAIDEN DIRECTOR & ACTOR Beachwood Branch - Cuyahoga County Public Library 25501 Shaker Blvd. Beachwood, OH Join *Death and the Maiden* director Katia P. Schwarz and actor Derdriu Ring, who portrays the play's protagonist, Paulina, to hear readings from the play and engage in a discussion of the political context of the play and the fascinating life of playwright, Ariel Dorfman. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free and open to all. Please register at www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-831-6868. *Special Post Show Events at Kennedy's: * *Sunday, September 20th* LIVING UNDER A DICTATORSHIP Panelists will include guests who have experienced life under dictatorship. *Sunday, September 27th* HEALING FROM TRAUMA Panelists will include Alexander Leslie, Director of Prevention Programs from the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. *Local Public Funding Supports & Enriches the Work of Mamaí Theatre* *Company* In 2015, Mamai Theatre Company received over $3,700 in support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, which has helped us produce our third season as Cleveland’s newest classical theatre. This type of funding strengthens our community and enriches the quality of life in our neighborhoods for people of all ages. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about this extremely important funding partner. The financial support received from the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture will help Mamai Theatre Company bring you our third production this season: Ariel Dorfman’s important play, Death and the Maiden. In keeping with our mission to create equal opportunity for women in the professional theatre, this production features a strong female protagonist and is directed by a woman. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is the public funder of arts and culture organizations, programs and events in Cuyahoga County. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s sole funding source is a dedicated cigarette tax levied within Cuyahoga County. Established by voters in 2007, CAC has awarded over 1,200 grants since then, distributing over $125 million in tax dollars to more than 300 organizations based in the County. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s sole funding source is a dedicated tax within Cuyahoga County. Renewal of this funding source will be on the ballot on November 3 for voters to consider. Please take a few minutes to learn more about this important source of public funding and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture by visiting their website: cacgrants.org. *TICKETS ON SALE NOW* *www.mamaitheatreco.org <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/>*

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Audition Reminder for "Death By Design" @ Huntington Playhouse
by Tom Meyrose via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

Huntington Playhouse will hold auditions for the mystery/comedy "Death By Design" on Monday July 27 & Tuesday July 28 at 7:00 PM at the theatre. The production will be directed by David MacKeigan and it will run from Sept. 17 to Oct.11. The Story:Edward Bennett, a playwright, and his wife Sorel Bennett, an actress, flee London and head to Cookham after a disastrous opening night. But various guests arrive unexpectedly – a conservative politician, a fiery socialist, a nearsighted ingenue, a zany modern dancer – each with a long-held secret. When one of the guests is murdered, it’s left to Bridgit, the feisty Irish maid with a macabre interest in homicide, to solve the crime. The casting requirements:Four females and four males with an age range of 20's and older. English accents are requested of all performers and one of the female roles requires an Irish accent. The audition will be consist of cold readings from the script. There are no parts for children or teens. Huntington Playhouse is located at 28601 Lake Road in Bay Village, Ohio and is an affiliate of the Cleveland Metroparks.

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AUDITIONS START TONIGHT! Cassidy presents You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
by Jenna Messina via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

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Murder on a Train!
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

Climb aboard the historic Lake Shore Railways train at 46789 Ohio Rt. 18 Wellington OH 44090 and enjoy some Murder Mystery Theatre... "On Track for Murder!" Someone has been murdered but can you figure out whodunit? A wealthy young man, whose family owns the Lorain & West Virginia Railway, is getting married to his penniless fiancée onboard the train. Convinced the young lady is out for the family money, his parents are against the marriage. Join us for a night of murder, mystery, and mayhem. Ticket price includes the train ride, show, and dessert. September 11th or 12th 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each for general admission and $50 each for a cab ride. They can be purchased at www.lsra.org <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lsra.org%2F&h=wAQHV9mkH&enc=…> Questions? Call Director Lyn Crouse at 724-747-1783. All proceeds benefit the Lake Shore Railway Association. - All Ages Ride -

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