July 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Pete 'n' Keely the musical opens at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Marie Dusini via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

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Why are audiences being blown away by HBTI's production of RENT?
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

Why are audiences being blown away by HBTI's production of RENT? *"Honestly, often we don't go out of our way to see shows featuring young adult performers. But when student productions are extraordinary, there's a special kind of excitement you don't get anywhere else,”* said theatre director/actor Michael Dempsey. * “I was there to support the director. But ten minutes into the show, something happened. This was a professional-level production. Every actor had powerful voices and serious acting talent. And they were being directed so skillfully... I walked out of there utterly blown away. The icing on the cake was this extra level of appreciation that the audience clearly shared: we'd been given this gift by these young people who were so serious about their craft. And I realized that I might have denied myself this experience. I'll never think the same way about young people's theatre again."* Last Friday night, the audience for Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute's production of RENT had the same kind of experience, as evidenced by TWO spontaneous standing ovations during the show and the following kinds of reactions: *"I have...attended local shows in the past few years and have enjoyed them all. But this show was the best directed, produced and performed show I've ever seen. The singing and acting were absolutely phenomenal. This was Broadway in Ohio – I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone! Truly amazing!"* – Jeff Urbaniak *"It was easy to be moved to tears throughout this extraordinary production...and even easier to be pulled to my feet like a magnet before the final note was even sung. It was just that powerful. Thank you for moving me in that way." *– Staci Adelman Vincent *"Wow! The emotion, energy, and talent that graced the stage at HBTI last night was phenomenal! The connection between the audience and the performers was amazing. Everyone in the theatre took a journey of love, pain, loss, joy, and friendship together, rising up as one for a standing ovation like I've never experienced." * – Julie Billinghurst *"I don't have adequate words to describe the performance of Rent that we saw today. Fearless, amazing, stunning, moving. The audience was both brought to tears, and lifted to a standing ovation. The production was as good as many professional performances we've seen.... Bravo!" – *Cindy Saltzer *"All the actors were amazing. I can't get over all the powerful voices. Cheers to you all!!!" *– Beth Gumbel Come see why HBTI's shows are winning awards and garnering such rich praise. RENT's final weekend of performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m.. Performances are in the Ahuja Auditorium at Hathaway Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122. Tickets are $11-15 and can be purchased online at www.hb.edu/tickets, by calling 216-932-4214 x7270 or at the door (if available) the day of the performance. -- Bebe Weinberg Katz Director Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute bkatz(a)hb.edu 216 4020785

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Audition Notice for WRP's Night of January 16th
by Marie Dusini via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

Western Reserve PlayhouseAUDITION NOTICE ———————————————NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH BY AYN RAND Directed by: Brian Westerley Cast: 16 - 20 can be either men or womenThe part of the Judge has been pre-cast Auditions for this Mystery will beSunday, July 26th 7-9 pm • Monday, July 27th 7-9 pm At the 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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Need Teen Actor by Thursday PM for Friday AM
by Leanne Chrisman-Khawam MD via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

Actor is needed to act as a patient for MetroHealth Family Medicine Residents. Scenario is emailed. Coaching is done on the spot the morning of There is a small payment for your time. Contact Jackie Csank Sim Center @ MetroHealth 216-778-4206 or Leanne Chrisman 216-338-4102 MetroHealth’s Mission: Leading the way to a healthier you and a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery and teamwork. Conceptual drawing of how the MetroHealth main campus could be transformed. Follow us on , , and This email and all attachments that may have been included are intended only for the use of the party to whom/which the email is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee or the employee or agent of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from printing, storing, disseminating, distributing, or copying this communication. If you have received this notification in error, please contact the Privacy & Information Security Officer at (216)778-5776. For a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices, please click here.

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The Illusion Factory Summer Theatre Camp Still Accepting Students!
by Matthew J. Wilks via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

Enrollment is still open for The Illusion Factory Summer Camp! Camp runs July 20th-July 31st Ages 5- 15 Call 330-376-5700 or Email- theillusionfactoryakron(a)gmail.com for more information!

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Auditions for the Cleveland Premiere of The Snow Queen at Near West Theatre
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 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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Berko preview: GAYS, LESBIANS, TRANSGENDERS AND THE AMERICAN MUSICAL: Musical Theater Project
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• To read Roy Berko's preview of GAYS, LESBIAN, TRANSGENDERS AND THE AMERICAN MUSICAL: Musical Theatre Project go to: www.royberko.info. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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"What Were They Thinking: Walking Out On The Performing Arts"
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

What Were They Thinking: Walking Out On The Performing Arts Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics “She will never be invited to another show.” ~ New York theatrical press agent Rick Miramontez Joanne Kaufman of the Wall Street Journal – a veteran contributor of feature stories, profiles and theater criticism – recently wrote an article about her tendency to walk out on the plays she’s reviewing during their performance. In “Confessions of a Broadway Bolter,” Kaufman claims that “I’m of the ‘brevity is the soul of wit’ school and of the belief that only a few bites are required to determine that you just don’t like a particular dish.” By her own admission, she has short-shifted the Tony- and Drama Desk-nominated musical “The Last Ship,” the Blythe Danner vehicle “The Country House,” and the award-winning “Kinky Boots” and “Matilda.” We theatergoers have all noticed paying patrons who share this “no thank you portion” mentality. And while early departures happen in theaters all around the country, they seem to be particularly rampant here in Cleveland. Maybe it’s a sports thing. Browns, Cavs and Indians fans have – with the exception of a few dream seasons – grown accustomed to joylessly heading toward the exit after the 3rd quarter, at halftime or during the 7th inning stretch. This behavior has become so normative that, perhaps, it is also perceived as acceptable in other forms of live entertainment. For the rest of this article, go to: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/

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Director / Musical Director needed for "Spamalot" (4/16)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is currently scheduling interviews with prospective directors and musical directors for /Monty Python's Spamalot/, to be performed in April 2016. Interested parties should submit resumes to Chris White - crwhite114(a)yahoo.com - by the end of July. *Chagrin Valley Little Theatre* CVLT.org <http://www.CVLT.org> twitter.com/chagrintheatre <http://www.twitter.com/chagrintheatre> facebook.com/chagrintheatre <http://www.facebook.com/chagrintheatre>

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Alto Soloist - Extended Audition
by Mike Skerritt via NEohioPAL 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

A couple of altos who responded to our first audition date of July 9 were not able to make it that evening. We would like to hear everyone who is interested, so we have added an audition date of Thursday, July 16 at 7 PM. If you had to miss the first date, or are just learning of the position, please read the following information and contact Bob Schneider as described below. AUDITION NOTICE - NEW DATE! The First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland is looking for an alto soloist and section leader for its Chancel Choir for the coming September-thru-May Music and Fine Arts season, and beyond. In addition to excellent pay, here are some reasons to contact Dr. Robert Schneider right away with your interest and resume. Sing in a beautiful, landmark, Gothic sanctuary with excellent acoustics! Take advantage of ample solo opportunities to show off the voice you have worked so hard to develop! Work under the direction of internationally acclaimed Music Director and Organist Dr. Robert Schneider who has directed a choral concert in the Vatican in Italy, and has played virtually every European organ in the home towns of all the great classical composers including J. S. Bach. Participate in impressive special concerts an ordinarychurch program would never attempt. And I've just scratched the surface! Thursday evening rehearsals 7:15 to 8:45 PM. Sunday morning worship at 10:30 AM with warm up rehearsal at 9:45 AM. Excellent pay rate per service. DON'T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY! Auditions are this Thursday evening July 16 beginning at 7 PM. For an audition time contact Bob Schneider at schneider.cleveland(a)gmail.com or (216) 721-9534 TODAY! Time's awastin'!!! Auditions will be in the church sanctuary at 3630 Fairmount Boulevard (at Eaton Road) in Shaker Heights. Ample parking in the rear of the church. A chorister will greet you at the door and direct you to the sanctuary. Sing in a beautiful, landmark, Gothic sanctuary with excellent acoustics! Take advantage of ample solo opportunities to show off the voice you have worked so hard to develop! Work under the direction of internationally acclaimed Music Director and Organist Dr. Robert Schneider who has directed a choral concert in the Vatican in Italy, and has played virtually every European organ in the home towns of all the great classical composers including J. S. Bach. Participate in impressive special concerts an ordinarychurch program would never attempt. And I've just scratched the surface! Thursday evening rehearsals 7:15 to 8:45 PM. Sunday morning worship at 10:30 AM with warm up rehearsal at 9:45 AM. Excellent pay rate per service. DON'T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY! Auditions are this Thursday evening July 16 beginning at 7 PM. For an audition time contact Bob Schneider at schneider.cleveland(a)gmail.com or (216) 721-9534 TODAY! Time's awastin'!!! Auditions will be in the church sanctuary at 3630 Fairmount Boulevard (at Eaton Road) in Shaker Heights. Ample parking in the rear of the church. A chorister will greet you at the door and direct you to the sanctuary.

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