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Auditions for KIDS - 82nd Street Theatre - My Son Pinocchio
by Tim Shamburger via NEohioPAL 21 Jul '15

21 Jul '15

Upcoming Auditions at 82nd Street Theatre For Disney's My Son Pinocchio Performing September 24-26, 2015 Thursday, Friday, Saturday Evening and a Saturday Matinee Auditions 2 to 4 PM, Sunday July 26, 2015 OR 7-9 PM, Monday July 27, 2015 Auditioning Students Grade 2 through 8 Students should be prepared to read from the script, sing 16 bars of a show tune or Disney type song accapella, learn a short dance step (wear comfortable clothes and shoes) and stay for the whole time. We hold a combined audition with everyone, in a relaxed atmosphere. Auditions at Abundant Life Community Church 10143 Royalton Road, Suite N and O North Royalton, OH 44133 440-877-1202 Alcc.cc Fill Out an Online Form at http://alcc.cc/82nd_Street_Theatre/Audition_Page/ Also find a Printed Audition Form to download there. Direct inquiries to 82ndsttheatre(a)gmail.com

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ADDAMS FAMILY auditions. North Canton Playhouse
by Delorna Toy via NEohioPAL 21 Jul '15

21 Jul '15

North Canton Playhouse holding auditions for; "ADDAMS FAMILY" The new musical Directed by: Delorna Toy WHEN: Saturday July 25th time slots From 1-4pm on the half hour. Email ncplayhouse(a)sbcglobal.net and specify the half hour in which you would prefer to audition. You will receive an email confirmation of your time slot! WHO: Ages 16 - ADULT (except Pugsly) all roles available WHERE: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th at NE North Canton) WHAT TO PREPARE: 32 bars of a musical theatre song that best shows your range and ability. You may sing acepella or with a cd/iPod. No Accompanist will be provided. CALL BACKS will be Saturday August 1st at 2 pm! ***Cast list to be posted Sunday Aug 2nd. Read through Tues. Aug 4th at 6:30 Rehearsal to begin immediately on Wed. Aug 5th and will take place Sundays - Thursdays 6:30-10 pm. SHOW DATES: Sept. 24 - Oct. 11th Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm and Sundays @ 2:30 Sarah Smith Office Administrator North Canton Playhouse 330-494-1693 Sent from my iPhone

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Last Weekend For Workshop Players Comedy "It Runs In The Family"
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 21 Jul '15

21 Jul '15

Workshop Players present *It Runs In The Family*, a comedy by Ray Cooney, directed by Mason Adams. Set in a hospital, *It Runs in the Family* contains the usual assortment of farcical nuts running in and out of doors mistaking everybody for someone else, as Dr. Mortimore (Jonathan McCleery) tries to fend off a paternity suit, an ex wife, a punkish son and various other lunatics so that he may, at last, deliver the Ponsonby Lecture in an international conference. The cast includes: Kevin Boland, Marcia Deist, Anthony DeJesus, Jenny Erbs, Dale Hruska, Shelbey Linder, Janet Lynch, Tom Majercik, Dennis Runkle, Brad Sales and Maria Vitale-Gesmond. Performances are July 24 & 25 at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinees on July 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 each or $10 each groups of 15 or more. Tickets may be reserved by calling our box office at 440-988-5613 or logging on to our website at www.workshopplayers.com. Doors open 45 minutes before show. Each performance can accommodate two wheelchairs. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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FILM CREW - LIGHTING
by Ohio Film Project via NEohioPAL 20 Jul '15

20 Jul '15

Low budget film looking for a Gaffer/Grip. You do not need years of experience and you do not need your own lighting equipment. Filming August 8-September 2. Hours do not interfere with 9-5 work schedules. Credit only. Email OhioFilmProject(a)gmail.com for more information.

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WRPlayhouse presents Pete 'n' Keely/ Auditions for Night of January 16th
by Marie Dusini via NEohioPAL 20 Jul '15

20 Jul '15

WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHJOUSE Presents…The Musical…PETE ’n’ KEELY by James Hindman Directed by Marc C. Howard Musical Director; John EbnerSTARRING:Mike Buffey as Pete BartelTina Starkey as Keely Stevens PERFORMANCE DATESJuly 24, 25, 31, August 1, 7, 8, 14, 15Adults $15.00Seniors and Students $13.00 It's 1968. “America's Swinging Sweethearts”, Pete Bartel and KeelyStevens are performing live on national television! The only catch? Theyhaven't spoken to each other in five years. Through a parade of song hits fromthe 50s and 60s, Pete and Keely relive the roller coaster ride that got themwhere they are today...divorced! Laugh out loud as the stars serve up theirofficial show biz saga. There's another story unfolding--unfinished busi- ness.Tension bubbles beneath the show's glitzy surface and threatens to boil over atany moment! The theatre is located at 3326 Everett Road, Bath Ohio.For ticket information please call 330-620-7314 Audition Notice Night of January 16thDirected by: Brian Westerley Cast: 16 - 20 can be either men or womenThepart of the Judge has been pre-cast Auditions for this Mystery will beSunday, July 26th 7-9 pm • Monday, July 27th 7-9pm Atthe Theatre, 3326 Everett Rd. at the Bath/Richfield Township line. Performance dates September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 For further information contact Brian Westerley at montecount(a)hotmail.com

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DROP-IN IMPROV CLASSES -$10 BUCKS A CLASS! MARC MORITZ , INSTRUCTOR
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 20 Jul '15

20 Jul '15

Summer is a time for Relaxation and Vacation! But DON'T take a Vacation from a fun and stress-free chance to learn! See what I did there? These Drop-In Classes are the perfect commitment-free answer. Not that any of you have commitment issues! *Simply RSVP if attending any class to : marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *NEXT DROP-IN :* *July 25 - WHO AM I? - Building Character* We will explore creating "in the moment" characters through specific physical work as well as character traits, status, and finding YOUR unique approach to the work. *IMPROV FOR THE THEATRE - Hot Fun In The Summertime!* These Drop-In Classes focus on the basics of performance improvisation. Topics covered include: agreement (“yes and”); active listening; using the environment; basic narrative skills; understanding stage status; and making your fellow improviser look good. Students learn how to initiate scenes, build upon their scene partners' offers, and create scenes with a solid foundation. Instructor: *Marc Moritz * Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Day : Saturdays Where : JCU-University Heights - O'Malley Center - Studio Theatre Dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Teens (16+) and Adults *Cost: $10- Drop - In Rate PER CLASS* (That's $5/Hr. for those keeping score!) Pay for 4 Classes in Advance for 10% Discount! (Cost will be $36.00 for 4 classes) *Please RSVP if you are planning on attending any class by Emailing Marc Moritz : marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* Here are the exciting Topics/Skills Workshops: July 11 - BASIC TOOLBOX There's no "denying" this Workshop addresses the Basics such as "Yes And", and the general rules and terminology of Improv. Put into practice through Improv Exercises. July 18 - GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! Exactly what it means. Interactive Theatre Games to stimulate Spontaneity, Team-Work ,Quick-Thinking and Ensemble-Building. July 25 - WHO AM I? - Building Character We will explore creating "in the moment" characters through specific physical work as well as character traits, status, and finding YOUR unique approach to the work. August 1 - WHERE AM I? - Environments This Class is all about creating strong and specific environments through space work, physical behavior and object work. August 8 - SCENE WORK STRATEGIES - Walking and Talking! We explore the building blocks to creating solid, truthful, and ensemble-driven Improv. August 15 - STYLES Theatre. Film. Literature. Current Events. We will explore the importance of every Improvisor to stay connected and immersed in our culture. We will do this through such Improv performance games as "Film Dubbing", "Group Expert", and "Styles". August 22 - THIS IS LONG FORM This Workshop explores the unique Chicago-Style Long Form , known as the HAROLD ; Conceived by Improv Guru , Del Close. Focusing on "Group Think", we will create full-length, interconnected scenes , as we build our own HAROLD. August 29 - PUTTING IT TOGETHER This final Drop-In is all about putting all the pieces together as we create our own "Afternoon At The Improv". *Contact:Marc Moritz at: marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com> for more info and payment arrangements.* MARC MORITZ Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim / Hal Prince Musical, Merrily We Roll Along. Directing Credits include: Art , A Raisin in the Sun, Christmas Schooner, (TrueNorth Theatre) , Hellcab, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune ( Blank Canvas Theatre), The Walworth Farce, Gutenberg! The Musical! , Tigers Be Still(Dobama Theatre) , Three Guys Naked From the Waist Down, 39 Steps, Don't Dress For Dinner ( Weathervane Playhouse) , A Broadway Christmas Carol ( Clague Playhouse), 39 Steps (Weathervane Theatre , New Hampshire) ,Frankenstein 1930 (Geauga Lyric Guild) , Pajama Game (Magnificat HS ). Acting Credits include : Tateh (Ragtime), Claudius (Hamlet), Mysterious Man (Into The Woods), Al Lewis (Sunshine Boys), Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors), Mister Mister (The Cradle Will Rock), Grumio (Taming of the Shrew), Ezekiel Cheever (The Crucible), Malvolio(Twelfth Night), Joe Boyd(Damn Yankees), Otto Frank (Diary of Anne Frank), Emperor Joseph (Amadeus), and Touchstone (As You Like It). Theatres : Goodman , Long Wharf, New Harmony, Dobama, Karamu, Porthouse, Idaho Shakespeare, Riverside Shakespeare, Cleveland Playhouse, Great Lakes Theatre Festival. Marc was the Founder / Director of Cleveland's successful Improv Troupe - GIANT PORTIONS. He has taught Improv at ImprovOlympic and Second City in Chicago. He is currently a Master Teaching Artist with The Cleveland Playhouse Education Outreach Program, working with Middle and HS Drama Programs. Marc has taught acting at AMDA and CAP 21 in NYC and is currently an Adjunct at JCU.Marc was in the Returning Professional Program at Kent State University where he received his MFA.He is the Cleveland affiliate for MainStreet Musicals , a NY -based organization committed to nurturing new works regionally.

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Auditions! HAIR (Weathervane Playhouse, Akron)
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 20 Jul '15

20 Jul '15

NEWS RELEASE Melanie YC Pepe Artistic Director 330.826.2626<tel:330.826.2626> Fall Auditions Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> HAIR September 3 - 20, 2015 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Monday, July 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Audition Requirements Prepare an up tempo song and a ballad, both with sheet music for the accompanist. Make sure your sheet music is in the correct key. Don't be afraid to sing from the show! Be ready to learn a short dance combination. Be familiar with the show and cast of characters. You will be asked to sing and read from the show. Synopsis Hair tells the story of Vietnam-era youths awkwardly but exuberantly creating their own rite of passage through the confusion around them. Among them are Claude and Berger; a pair of friends battling against Claude's draft notice, and Sheila, who is in love with both of them, but her politically-active lifestyle leaves her little time to act on her feelings. Ultimately, Claude decides that the hippie life isn't for him and goes to Vietnam. With themes of alienation and civil disobedience Hair illustrates the '60s generation's search for meaning through various "be-ins," "love-ins" and protests. Characters BERGER - Male, Caucasian, late teens or 20s, the charismatic tribe leader. Vocal range: High baritone. Sings "Donna" and "Hair." CLAUDE - Male, Caucasian, late teens or 20s, the young soldier going off to war. Vocal range: High baritone/tenor. Sings "Manchester England" and "Where Do I Go." SHEILA - Female, Caucasian, 20s, an intelligent NYU student and social activist. Vocal range: High belt. Sings "Easy to Be Hard" and "Good Morning Sunshine." CRISSY - Female, Caucasian, 20s, innocent, pure. Vocal range: Soprano. Sings "Frank Mills." HUD - Male, African-American, 20s, tribe member. Vocal range: Bass/Baritone. Sings "I'm Black" and "Ain't Got No." DIONNE - Female, African-American, 20s, tribe member. Vocal range: High belt. Sings "Aquarius." WOOF - Male, Caucasian, 20s, tribe member. Vocal range: Tenor. Sings "Sodomy." "TRIBE"/ENSEMBLE: 18 - 30s, all ethnicities, all vocal ranges. Director Gwen Arment, a New York City resident, guest directs at Weathervane! In the New York area, she has directed at the Abingdon Theatre, Theatre 315, The Theatre Arts Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre (associate producer 1995), Broadway Theatre Institute for Musical Mondays Theatre Lab (Artistic Director 2002-2003) and The Century Center. Nationally, she also has directed at the South Jersey Regional Theater; Arundel Barn Playhouse in Maine; Charles Playhouse in Boston; Pennsylvania Stage Company; Mishler Theatre in Altoona, Pennsylvania; and at the Royal Palm Festival Theater in Florida where she received Carbonell nominations for choreography and performing. As a teacher of professional actors, alongside guest faculty instructors from the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 2004, Gwen co-founded and currently remains the artistic director and producer for Hell's Kitchen Musicals (HKM), a company which develops new works with readings, staged readings and showcases. Most recently, HKM produced the new musical, Peg O' My Heart, for New York City's 2011 Midtown International Theatre Festival. It won the award for best musical. Among the many celebrated artists with whom Gwen has worked are Gower Champion, Peter Gennaro, Donald Saddler, Christopher Hewitt, Bob Herget, Tommy Tune, George Faison, Ron Lagomarsino and Gwen Verdon. ###

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Musical Theatre Intensive with Broadway veterans Aug 3-7!
by Juliette Savelli via NEohioPAL 20 Jul '15

20 Jul '15

This is my first post… I hope it’s ok! Welcome, ALL musical theater enthusiasts! Savelli Dance and Martial Arts is excited to offer a MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE, August 3-7, with Broadway veterans Jennifer Savelli and Sean McKnight! Attendees will learn Broadway Repertoire including one Broadway production number (singing and dancing), leave with a 16 bar uptempo song, a professional 8x10 headshot, and a strong introduction of A+B scenes, monologues, and sensory acting improvisations — walk into any audition with more confidence! For more info and to register, download from the link below. You do not want to miss this! http://image11.photobiz.com/7798/20150702084535_194090.pdf <http://image11.photobiz.com/7798/20150702084535_194090.pdf> Questions? Email SavelliDanceandMartialArts(a)gmail.com <mailto:SavelliDanceandMartialArts@gmail.com> Savelli Dance and Martial Arts savellidanceandmartialarts.com <http://savellidanceandmartialarts.com/>

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AUDITIONS: Ballet Le Rêve- Pre-Professional Ballet Company
by Ballet Le Rêve via NEohioPAL 20 Jul '15

20 Jul '15

*AUDITIONS FOR BALLET LE REVE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH 2-3:30PM* *Ballet Le Rêve is seeking trained dancers ages 13+ to join our pre-professional ballet company. Auditions will be held on Sunday, August 16th from 2pm-3:30pm at the Turning Pointe School of Dance (2387 Locust St. S Canal Fulton, OH 44614). Dancers should have strong classical ballet training and at least one year of Pointe experience. Please come dressed in ballet attire and bring your pointe shoes. There is a $15 audition fee due at time of audition. Cash or checks payable to Ballet Le Rêve. * Ballet Le Rêve is a non-profit pre-professional ballet company that provides young aspiring dancers with a quality performing arts education. Company members rehearse 3-5 hours per week at the Turning Pointe School of Dance and perform company repertoire throughout Northeast Ohio. If you have any questions, or wish to register for the audition, please email dani(a)balletlereve.org. -- Danielle Kimble President, Ballet Le Rêve For more information about Ballet Le Rêve, visit our website - www.balletlereve.org. Click here to like our facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ballet-Le-R%C3%AAve/244700462216431>!

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THE ZOO STORY opens July 30 for one weekend only!
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 20 Jul '15

20 Jul '15

ONE WEEKEND ONLY! CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM PRESENTS THE MODERN AMERICAN CLASSIC, THE ZOO STORY BY EDWARD ALBEE. 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 Peter, a middle-class publishing executive, and Jerry, a permanent transient. 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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