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Mary Poppins Opening This Friday Directed by Monica Olejko
by Lynn via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

MARY POPPINS is Flying Into TownLorain Community Music Theater will delight audiences with the award-winning magical musical, Mary Poppins under the direction and choreography of Monica Olejko, at the beautiful LCCC Stocker Arts Center Hoke Theatre. Mary Poppins, the beloved classic Disney film turned musical, lands in Lorain County with a heartwarming musical score, spoonfuls of imagination, and a flying nanny! Mary Poppins has captivated audiences for generations with its enchanting story, unforgettable songs and dazzling dance numbers. It is a perfect musical for anyone, including children of all ages! Friday, July 17th @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18th @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19th @ 2:00 p.m.Friday, July 24th @ 7:30 p.m.Saturday, July 25th @ 7:30 p.m.Sunday, July 26th @ 2:00 p.m.Hoke Theater/Stocker Center Lorain County Community College 1005 Abbe Rd. North, ElyriaTickets are available throughStocker Center Box Office (440-366-4040), at the door, or @https://tickets.lorainccc.edu/public/default.asp.

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Ma'at is Missing: Children's Theater That Shows Manners Matter
by Kulture Kids Admin via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

*What Happened to The Golden Rule?* *Kulture Kids’ Original Children’s Theater Performance Shows Manners Matter* Children and their families are invited to journey with a zany (and not so polite) archaeologist in search of The Lost Temple of Ma’at, the Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, and civility. Ancient Egypt comes to life in a spectacle of magic, comedy, music, dance, and hieroglyphics that urges us all to remember our manners. This is a show you don’t want kids to miss! Kulture Kids’ newest original children’s theater production, *Ma’at is Missing: Deciphering Manners* addresses the seeming lack of civility, manners, and kindness in society today. The audience is tasked with helping a nutty professor discover and unravel clues to the Lost Temple of Ma’at and decipher the ancient hieroglyphics within that illustrate how we should treat one another. From simple etiquette when coughing or sneezing, to how we consider others’ thoughts and feelings before we speak, Ma’at is Missing guides children on an expedition to find out why our manners matter. Ma’at is Missing: Deciphering Manners will take the stage on August 21 at 7:00pm, August 22 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm, and August 23 at 7:00pm. A hands-on family art workshop is included in the ticket price and will take place 30 minutes before the start of each performance. A reception will follow the opening night performance. The performance will tour throughout September and October 2015 at branches of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Additionally, schools, libraries, community centers, and other venues are encouraged to bring Ma’at to their venue by contacting Kulture Kids at schedule(a)kulturekids.org. Funding by CUYAHOGA ARTS AND CULTURE, THE GEORGE GUND FOUNDATION, and THE OHIO ARTS COUNCIL. *PERFORMANCE DETAILS* *DATES/TIMES* August 21 at 7:00PM, August 22 at 3:00PM & 7:00PM, August 23 at 3:00PM *LOCATION* Kultivation Theater, 2134 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 44118 *TICKETS* $10 each, includes performance and pre-show family arts workshop *AGES* This show is ideal for children between the ages of 4 and 10, but all children and adults are welcome. *ABOUT KULTURE KIDS* Founded by Robin Pease in 1999, Kulture Kids is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and enhancing arts and cultural awareness for children through arts education programming. A leading provider of arts programs for schools, libraries, community centers and arts organizations, Kulture Kids uses original, participatory, educational performances, workshops, and residencies to support arts integrated learning and the ideal of E Pluribus Unum: out of many, one. The exploration of the many arts and cultures that make up our world open doors to education, understanding, appreciation, and unity for all people. *FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO PURCHASE TICKETS* Contact: Valerie Kilmer, Programming Associate Valerie.C.Kilmer(a)kulturekids.org 216.931.0307 Visit www.kulturekids.org to purchase tickets. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/kulturekidsarts -- Kulture Kids www.kulturekids.org 216-931-0307

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The Pajama Game Continues Friday!
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 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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New youth theater group in Medina to stage sold out production of “Shrek the Musical Jr.”
by Ansley Valentine via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

*New youth theater group in Medina to stage sold out production of “Shrek the Musical Jr.”* Everyone’s favorite family-friendly fractured fairytale, “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” comes to Medina, Ohio this weekend. The 60-minute youth oriented version is a Broadway musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film. The production will be presented at the Medina County University Center located at 6300 Technology Lane. Public performances are July 17-19. *Unfortunately, the production is completely sold out.* Call (330) 899-7150 for more information. (Please note that the University of Akron does not endorse the goods and/or services described herein.) The production is directed by Nate Sayatovich and Ansley Valentine. Sayatovich works in the education department at Cleveland Play House, the recent recipient of the 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Valentine is director of theatre at Northern Michigan University, and recently received the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Gold Medallion for his efforts to promote quality educational theatre across the country. Music direction is by Michelle Hujar; Elizabeth Ivanovic provides the choreography; and Donna Miller has built the costumes. In 2011 Valentine helped start a summer youth program at the Medina Performing Arts Center, and gained a following of families. Two years ago, that program became part of the Fred Hargrove Young Artists program. Valentine said, “Unfortunately, the Medina County Arts Foundation conducted a review of its programs and upcoming events and elected not to fund the summer portion of the program at a level consistent with previous years. To maintain the quality of the summer youth program, it became necessary to explore alternative options for a new home.” Support for a new venture came from many parents and the Highland Foundation. With their help, Valentine was able to quickly organize the production and provide an acting day camp at Highland High School. Northern Michigan University is producing the show this year, with plans underway to create a new organization. According to Sayatovich, “With the help of the Highland Foundation, the program was able to ‘land on its feet’. What sets us apart is our hands-on approach, an acceptance of all students no matter their ability, and a connection to a professional theater network that lets us stretch our resources and achieve an artistic, quality production youth theatre programs don't often have. Our level of participation has been great. The community has been very generous, and the show is now sold out.” “Shrek the Musical Jr.” features a cast of 50 elementary through high school age actors from Cuyahoga, Medina and Summit Counties. Leading this band of fairy tale creatures is Paul Cinko as Shrek; Alexcia Ambroz and Cameron Olin as Princess Fiona; Julian Everstijn as Donkey; and Addie Wisniewski as Lord Farquaad. The cast also includes Grace Allen, Bella Bailey, Nickolas Bailey, Hailey Baker, Ella Barberic, Brox Benesh, Logan Bowers, Elise Brenner, Gabriel Byrne, Makenna Byrne, Lauren Cusick, Nataley Davis, Olivya DeLuca, Tanner Demita, Emileo Fernandez, Chloe Galletti, Joe Goodman, Riley Hayes, Taylor Headrick, Kelsey Heichel, Brenna Holliday, Colin Horrigan, Wesley Howell, Jenna Hujar, Jocelyn Hujar, Ben Jackson, Gabby Jackson, Xayne Kachelein, Sid Kranz, Arden Lewis, Rebecca Marzloff, Abby McKee, Abigail Miller, Bailey Olin, Cameron Olin, Maggie O'Neill, Lauren Paulus, Rachel Pokelsek, Madison Schaner, Mollie Schooley, Erin Sharpe, Olivia Taylor, Morgan Trumpler, Abby Weyls, Charlotte Whitaker, Harper Wisniewski, and Jamie Zickefoose.

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KILLING BLACK SUPERMAN
by cristal christian via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

> >>> Good afternoon I want to personally invite you out to see KILLING BLACK SUPERMAN JULY 24-26TH.! This is a powerful piece about a tale between two friends who couldn’t let what happened in the past remain in the PAST even though their future looked so BRIGHT!!! CLICK THE LINK AND HOLD YOUR SPOT FOR ONLY 15$$$$$$ FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! https://eventbrite.com/event/17447872055/… I APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT!!!

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THE TRAIN PLAY - Final weekend!
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

THIS WEEKEND IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO TAKE THE WILD RIDE! THE TRAIN PLAY: NOW ONSTAGE AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM. convergence-continuum presents the Ohio premiere of Liz Duffy Adams' comic-poetic derailment of apocalyptic nightmares and American dreams. "a diverting, odd ball wild ride" (Andrea Simakis, PD/cleveland.com) "a joy ride worth taking" (Herb Hammer, Chagrin Valley Times) "a trip to the edge of reason" "Think of it as The Orient Express on acid" (Mark Horning, Cleveland Theater Reviews) On a train hurtling toward destiny, eight strangers meet: a twelve-year-old girl with the powers of a comic-book heroine who manipulates time; a jaded Earth Goddess with a soft spot for very old scotch; an unraveling horny physicist fleeing a terrifying truth she's only just glimpsed; a young man on the run from predatory angels; a disenchanted travel writer who's just trying to pay his bills; and three Russian brothers on a musical mission of peace to America. While they ride, the destruction of their universe looms as they speed along a comic-poetic collision course with time, custom and connection, zooming toward a supernatural climax. BRING-YOUR-OWN BEVERAGES WELCOMED! THE TRAIN PLAY has its final three performances this Thu-Sat at 8 pm at the Liminis theater, 2438 Scranton Rd. in Clevelands historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students. Reservations at http://www.convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074.

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Auditions for the Cleveland Premiere of The Snow Queen at Near West Theatre
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for The Snow Queen The story that inspired Disney's Frozen July 27, 28 & 29 from 7:00pm-9:30pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (Come one of these evenings.) Ages 9 to 15 The Snow Queen runs September 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 2015 Rehearsals begin Monday, August 10, 2015 AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102 Questions? Call our office at 216-961-9750, M-F 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW A friendship is tested by The Queen of Snow herself Be spirited away by this new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fantastical coming-of-age adventure that inspired the hit Disney movie Frozen. Join Gerda on a dangerous and whimsical quest to save her best friend Kai before he is trapped forever in the Snow Queen's palace. With an original pop rock score, alluring ballads, urban steam punk flair, and the enigmatic Snow Queen, you'll soon see this is not your average bedtime story. This production offers multiple opportunities for powerhouse singers and actors who play instruments! "A fairy-tale that rocks!" -Anita Gates, Theatre Critic, New York Times "An exciting and fun show that left a thrilled audience of adults and children in its wake." -John Orr, Arts Critic, Regarding Arts.com CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: Gerda - A bright, precocious, adventurous girl. Her chronological age is less important than her emotional age, which will evolve from pre to post adolescence over the course of her journey. Clear soprano with a strong belt and rock feel. Kai - A bright, inquisitive boy. Sweet and innocent to start, he grows dark, self-possessed and obsessive as he goes deeper into the world of The Snow Queen. Like Gerda he evolves from pre to post adolescence. Sweet-voiced early, a rock tenor by the end. Snow Queen - A force of nature to be reckoned with. Powerful, mercurial, demanding and alluring. She is beautiful, cold and hard, just like her ice and snow. Soprano with a rock feel. Grandmother - Kind and caring, she tries to protect the children by keeping them ignorant of the dangers in the world. Mezzo. The Rose - The superstar of the floral world. She loves to be admired. The Troll - Mischievous, playful, amoral. He is not so much malevolent as he is unfeeling. Bari/Tenor. The River - An elemental force - swirling, powerful and unyielding. He has much to teach. Baritone. Garden Witch - Needy, cunning and a little dotty. She is powerful yet very scattered. Mezzo. Flowers - Vain, beautiful, simple-minded and competitive. They love the sun and crave attention. Each has their own unique qualities and they like to talk about them. The Old Crow - Noble, forgetful, and aged. He believes he's much younger than he really is. Speaks like a World War I British flying ace. He wants one more grand adventure. He has the IQ of a bird. Bari/tenor. Lady Crow - His devoted, besotted lady-friend. She also has the IQ of a bird. Mezzo. A Princess - An untraditional princess. Geeky and adventurous, she's always eager to know and learn more. No matter what time of day or night, she seems to be on way too much caffeine. Explosive energy, she is hopelessly in love with The Prince. Mezzo A Prince - See Princess. They are a perfect match. Robber Girl's Mother - Scary and demanding and the leader of the toughest, roughest gang in the woods. She always gets her way - except when her daughter is around. Robber Gang - Not bright, not well-kept, and awfully loud Robber Girl - She is the scariest tween you've ever met. Demanding, hormonal, volatile, half-princess and half-Oger. She confuses fear and love, and seems to know things way beyond her years about evil thing in the night. Punk rocker. Strong rock belt. The Reindeer - The most noble, honorable beast on the ice. From a royal reindeer family, he is the strong loyal friend you want beside you on any difficult journey. Tenor. Two Pigeons - They are birds from the San Fernando Valley. Not very bright and very self-absorbed. Woman of the North - Wise, powerful, spiritual - she is both of this world and not of this world. She can see beyond the things of the real world. Mezzo. Snowflake Soldiers - They are powerful fighters. After Gerda defeats them, we see the children trapped inside that she has released. Members of the Ensemble will take on multiple different characters, and act as the main vehicle of the production. They will create the environments and tell the story!

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

15 Jul '15

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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Chagrin Falls Video Company looking for On-Screen Talent
by Teresa Crockett via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

CHAGRIN FALLS VIDEO COMPANY LOOKING FOR ON-SCREEN TALENT SpoonDrawer Media Group is a northeast Ohio digital marketing agency. Based in Chagrin Falls, we provide businesses online marketing tools that include affordable video production. We need on-screen talent for an upcoming video project. LOOKING FOR: Males, Ages 28-35, Cleveland area non-union talent for on-camera narration The initial project will involve multiple 1-2 minute on-camera teleprompter reads and will get you added to our talent roster should other projects get approved. Compensation will be provided to the person selected for the job. Production dates are not yet set. If you are interested in auditioning, please send your contact info and a headshot to Teresa Crockett: teresa(a)spoondrawer.com.

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Correction: "Dawg Pounded" - $5.00 Off Tickets at Kennedy's Theater
by Rita Bigham via NEohioPAL 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

I am the producer of the show “Dawg Pounded” which returns for its second hilarious season at Kennedy’s Theatre. The show opens this Friday, July 17th and runs through August 8th. This comedic production, written by long-time Browns’ fan and Cleveland native, Tim Tyler, features a talented local cast who present an amusing look at the tortured history of Cleveland Browns’ fans. The play tells the story of two die -hard Browns’ fans who must cope with the ups and downs of a typical season and many of the low lights in Browns’ history! In addition to enduring the chaos on the field, they suffer the slings of outrageous taunting from their chief nemesis,Pittsburgh Pete, as they watch the games at their local sports bar. The play includes a number of parody songs sung to such tunes as “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love),” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Johnny Angel”, and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” The play is a therapeutic examination of what it means to be a Browns’ fan – the torment, the doubt, and the disappointment, all wrapped up in a package of hope and optimism that, one day, it will all be worth it. *To receive a $5.00 off discount on tickets, enter this PROMO CODE DPFriend * *Hope to see you at Kennedy's Theater! * http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/dawg-pounded-1 *Thank you,* *Rita Bigham*

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