August 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

events
by Marian Appel via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Could you please enter these events? Toy Mania! Tuesday, Dec. 1 7:00 PM Join us for a fun-filled look at toys of the past. Steve Presser, owner of Big Fun Toy Stores in Cleveland and Columbus, will discuss the history of toys through the ages and the different fads, styles, and changes in toys through the 21st century. He will bring some toys from the past for a fun evening of reminiscing. There will be a question and answer period after the program. Big Fun was voted 1 of the 20 coolest stores in America. Steve is a frequent speaker on NPR's Marketplace segment with Kai Ryssdal. All ages welcome! Call the Independence Library at 216-447-0160 to register. An Evening with Terry Pluto Wednesday, Dec. 16 7:00 PM Plain Dealer sports columnist Terry Pluto will discuss Cleveland sports and his newest book, Glory Days in Tribe Town. Book sale and signing to follow the presentation. Call the Independence Library at 216-447-0160 to register for this program. Thank you! Marian Appel Public Service Assistant Cuyahoga County Public Library Independence Branch 6361 Selig Drive / Independence, Ohio 44131-4926 p 216.447.0160 / f 216.447.1371 mappel(a)cuyahogalibrary.org www.cuyahogalibrary.org

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VIDEOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER available
by Film Producer via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

I produce, edit and direct quality films, music videos, documentaries, commercials, industrials, PSA's, etc. of any kind. Also produce and edit demo reels, too. For hire freelance. Great rates--quality work (industry standard). I will meet your needs, from low-budget to high end!! Reply with your contact info. Also casting and writing services available. I DO IT ALL!! Email me and provide a contact number. Credentials provided upon inquiry. My references and resume are impeccable.

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Paid gig for DJ
by Noah Budin via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Stone Gardens Assisted Living is looking for a DJ for a program with senior adults and staff on Tuesday, September 8, 2:30 - 4:00. (When we say DJ, think Bar Mitzvah, not Skrillex.) A wide variety of music is preferred from 1940s Big Band to 1950's pop, to Michael Jackson, Motown, disco, and even contemporary dance tunes (G rated). We can pay $100. Please only respond if you DJ professionally, have good equipment, and know how to control the flow of the music. (In other words, I will not answer your email if you say, "I've never done this before, but I have a good boom box and a lot of CDs.") The room is small, so it doesn't need to be a full rig. We don't need special lights. It is a party, and we will try to get people up and dancing, but the DJ will not be responsible for that. The Activities Directors will be running the party, we just need the music. We don't need contests or prizes (although we'd consider it a bonus if you did that.) We are a non-profit organization catering to the needs of senior adults. This is a party to celebrate national Assisted Living Week and to honor all of our volunteers. Our budget is small, and (sadly) I'm already paying more than campus standards. Think of it as a good deed. Please email me at nbudin(a)menorahpark.org<mailto:nbudin@menorahpark.org>. Thanks, Noah Budin Assistant Director of Activities Stone Gardens Assisted Living A Residence of the Menorah Park Center Center for Senior Living 216-593-0484 (Direct Dial) 216-292-0070 ex. 323 http://www.stonegardens.org/ http://stonegardensmenorah.blogspot.com/

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Watch a Cleveland Indie Movie on Amazon for only $1.99
by AlexP Michaels via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

"Blood Kiss: Soul of a Woman" is a bold, independent movie you can watch for only $1.99 on Amazon Instant Streaming. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0353247/ Visit the official movie site at www.thebloodkiss.com

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Looking for St. Rocco's Grease Pole Climbers
by Jessica Fleming via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Hello Cleveland Arts Community! I am looking to get in contact with men or women who compete in the St. Rocco's Greasy Pole Climb, which takes place every Labor Day at St. Rocco's Church in Cleveland. I would like to set up on-camera interviews with competitors for a video project I am working on. If you know a competitor, or if you are one, please contact me. You may reply to the email I use to post, or send to email listed below. Thank you and best wishes, Jessica A. Flemingjessica.a.fleming(a)gmail.com440.539.5334

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Seeking part-time work in youth theatre education (B.S. in Middle School Education)
by Ken Milota via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

I just relocated back to the Cleveland area and I will be working in real estate while substitute teaching. I would like to have some additional part time income as well, so I was hoping someone might know where they hire different theatre instructors or youth theatre directors on weekends or weeknights. I have a bachelor of science in middle grades education as well as many years of experience working with youth. I taught an improvisation class at summer camp in Texas this past August. I performed in community theatre in the Cleveland area before I moved to South Carolina in 2010. Ken Milota

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Canal Fulton Players- Auditions for Alice in Wonderland on September 1-2
by David Van Gaasbeek via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Auditions for Lewis Caroll's Alice in Wonderland presented by the Canal Fulton Players will be held on September 1-2, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Northwest High School, Puffenberger Auditorium, 8580 Erie Avenue N, Canal Fulton, Ohio. Auditions are for all ages and they are open. Participants should bring sheet music for the accompanist and be ready to read from the script. This is the Prince Street edition and the script is very similar to the original story line. For additional information call David Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or 330-854-4387. The artistic director is Sandra Schmeltzer.

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Canal Fulton Players- Last weekend of Closing Night by Craig May
by David Van Gaasbeek via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

He did it with Dot’s Journey. Now, Craig May has written a murder mystery play that will again enthrall an audience with twists and turns that will keep one guessing all night. Closing Night is based in 1955 at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. The cast and the crew are getting ready to present a gothic romance chiller in the tradition of Rebecca or Wuthering Heights. The play is called Deadly Nightfall, which was written by an up and coming playwright who was crippled while fighting in World War II. The play deals with a doomed romance in England right after the war. It made sense to everyone who read it before the leading actor, Drew David Hoffman, began to make unreasonable demands to change the story to suit his massive ego. The actor gets his way since he has a very famous name which impresses the theatre’s management. The result is an awful mess which only makes sense to the actor. The playwright, Emory Lovelace, along with renowned Broadway director, Antoinette Corzanno, is determined to present the play no matter what condition it is in. That decision raises the rancor of the two leading actresses, Nadine Delacroix and Margo Treadwell, who find their parts changed and shortened by the demands of the actor. Both threaten to leave the production until certain facts are brought to their attention that prevents them from walking out the door. Throw in several love affairs among the actors and crew, a wardrobe woman who is totally oblivious to the demands of the actor, a nervous and thin skinned stage assistant, and a lighting person who hates everyone, and one can realize that the playwright and the director are marching towards doom because the playwright has invested his entire life savings in producing this play. It will be a major miracle if Deadly Nightfall opens coherently and on time. That is when death comes into the equation. When someone dies mysteriously, it appears at first that the cast and crew are saved from presenting this clap trap play. Or are they? It appears that the victim was murdered but it could have been an accident. It is up to the police to discover if the death was murder, what the motive was if it was murder, and the culprit. Using odd investigative techniques, the police begin to unravel the mystery behind the death. One will have to stay until the end to determine whether or not it is murder and if so, who done it and why. Mr. May has written a play in which there are forty characters. What he has done is designated them to be played by ten to fifteen actors. Thus, many of the actors in this play, Closing Night, will play multiple characters in not only the present (1955) but also within the play (1946). To see this brilliant play within the play as it evolves from a gothic thriller to a spellbinding mystery, one will have to come to the Canal Fulton Players production of Closing Night on August 21-22, 28-29 at 7:30 pm to find out whether Deadly Nightfall opens and whether there is murder in the air. Presented at the SALT Box Ministries, 408 West Market Street, Canal Fulton, Ohio, Closing Night is appropriate for all ages. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors and children under the age of twelve. There will be no Sunday performances. Also, there will be a prize of two tickets for Alice in Wonderland each night of the performance of Closing Night to the person who correctly guesses what has happened and who is the culprit, if any. Sounds easy but do not be fooled. It is a highly involved play within a play and one will have to be on his or her toes to determine whether or not there was a murder and who was the culprit if there was a murder. For reservations and information, please call David Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or 330-854-4387.

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Cleveland Play House holding A CHRISTMAS STORY auditions for children
by Casting via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Cleveland Play House (CPH) is casting children ages 7-12 for its production of A Christmas Story, directed by John McCluggage. All positions are paid. Auditions are by appointment only. For GIRLS: Auditions will be held FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. (Callbacks SATURDAY, SEPT. 19th) For BOYS: Auditions will be held SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th from 10:00am-6:00pm. FINAL CALLBACKS: will be held on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th from 12:00-2:00pm. Auditions will take place in CPH's rehearsal spaces, located on the fifth floor of the Middough Building, at 1901 E. 13th Street in Downtown Cleveland. Performers will audition with sides from the script, which will be sent when an appointment is set. Please note that children who will be 13 or older on 12/23/15 are ineligible to audition Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, November 3rd, and will be held after school and on weekends, Tuesday-Sunday. The week of November 23rd rehearsals will be during school hours. There will be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day. Performances are 8 shows a week from Nov. 27th - Dec. 23rd. Children will miss part or all of nine school days for rehearsal and performances. Characters: Ralphie - (9-12) Obsessed with planting the seeds to assure the ultimate Christmas present: a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. Has a wild imagination, is unsure of his feelings for Esther Jane, and is persistent, curious, and dramatic. Flick - (9-12) One of Ralphie's best friends. A follower who is easy to pick on. Can't resist the triple dog dare and gets his tongue stuck to a lamppost. Has a sore arm. Also plays a Desperado. Schwartz - (9-12) Another one of Ralphie's buddies. He likes trouble. He's a little more on the ball than Flick and gets him to do things he probably shouldn't. Also plays a Desperado. Esther Jane - (9-12) Has a crush on Ralphie. Sweet, girly and likeable. Best friends with Helen. Helen - (9-12) Smartest girl in class. Likes to talk politics and gossip. Best friends with Esther Jane. Randy - (7-10) Ralphie's mischievous little brother who has a true fascination with Santa. Has to use the restroom at inopportune times. Ability to focus and to be still a plus. To schedule an audition please email casting(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:casting@clevelandplayhouse.com> and be sure to include parent/guardian name and phone number; child's name, birthday and age; resume and headshot; and any audition time preference.

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Voice Acting Training
by Dan Popp/Colors Audio via NEohioPAL 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Voice acting is to talking as surgery is to whittling. “There’s a lot more to this than I thought,” as my padawans often say. Check into it <http://www.colorsaudio.com/Voice-Over-Training>, ask questions, and consider getting some consistent, thorough training now, as our schedules settle down for Fall. Despite what you may have been told, pajamas are not the only tool necessary for a successful v/o career. Let’s talk! Dan Popp Sound Czar, Colors Audio email: colorsaudio(a)neo.rr.com <mailto:colorsaudio@neo.rr.com>

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