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Auditions! Christmas Carol, Ordinary Days, Spelling Bee... (Weathervane Playhouse, Akron)
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 18 Aug '15

18 Aug '15

NEWS RELEASE Melanie YC Pepe Artistic Director 330.826.2626<tel:330.826.2626> Auditions Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> A Christmas Carol, The Musical November 24 to December 20, 2015 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Monday, September 20, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ordinary Days October 29 to November 4, 2015 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Monday, September 28, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee December 3 to 19, 2015 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Monday, September 28, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Man Who Came to Dinner March 17 to April 3, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, November 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 9, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Clybourne Park January 14 to 31, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, November 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 2, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Lyons February 4 to 16, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, November 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 23, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Peter and the Starcatcher February 25 to March 6, 2016 Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, January 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, January 4, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ###

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NYC DANCE INSTRUCTOR IN CLEVELAND
by Jim Becker via NEohioPAL 18 Aug '15

18 Aug '15

JIM BECKER Choreographer Dance Instructor & Celebrity Fitness Trainer from NEW YORK CITY back to the CLEVELAND AREA After 15 years teaching and performing across the globe, dance teacher and choreographer Jim Becker returns to Cleveland this fall to begin teaching dance and theatre for the 2015-2016 season. Jim is currently booked at local studios 6-days each week teaching various levels age 5 through adult. Call (440)781-7581 for more info. Or email jimbeckerfitness(a)gmail.com currently accepting enrollment for... TAP JAZZ BALLET POINTE PARTNERING DANCE TECHNIQUE MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE THEATRE ACTING TECHNIQUE VOCAL PERFORMANCE JUMPS AND TURNS PLUS ... PRIVATE TRAINING and, FUN CLASSES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN CONTACT PH: (440)781-7581 Email: jimbeckerfitness(a)gmail.com WEB http://thejimbecker.com/home.html <http://thejimbecker.com/home.html> WEB http://thejimbecker.com/fitness.html <http://thejimbecker.com/fitness.html> YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAWputJESLWHZ5anFobqWg NYC DANCE TEACHER Jim Becker is a dance instructor, choreographer and fitness trainer from New York City with over 15 years of professional experience. Certified by American Ballet Theatre in New York, Jim studied Theatre and Dance at Marymount Manhattan College. Jim recently completed a tenure at Harlem School of the Arts where he was the premier Tap teacher; also teaching ballet, jazz, partnering, musical theatre and fitness. Initially recruited by Disney to direct and choreograph the first production of Disney’s The Lion King Kids. After the success of HSA’s workshop, the show is now available to be performed by theaters and schools across the globe. Jim grew up in Strongsville training at Studio 82. NYC CHOREOGRAPHER Disney’s Lion King Kids Premier, Off-Broadway Tom Jones the Musical, Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore (international tour), Ballet Arts Christmas Spectacular NYC. Cleveland credits include Baldwin Wallace University, Cassidy Theatre, Strongsville High School and the Mustang Express, Berea High School, Bally Total Fitness and The Cleveland Force Dance Team. WORLDWIDE PERFORMER Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. Dance Captain with Disney Cruise Line. National Tours: Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, Big River, backup vocals with Reba McIntire. NYC Opera: La Boheme, Macbeth, Tournedot. NYC: Johnny Baseball workshop, Broadway Bares, LSnB Dance Co, The Apollo Theatre. Off-Broadway: Carousel, The House of Bernarda Alba, Regionally: Guys & Dolls, The Producers, Miss Saigon, Fiddler On The Roof, All Shook Up, Disney’s Hercules the Musical, 42d Street, Beauty and the Beast, Disney World Kid of the Kingdom Dancer. Jim is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. PERSONAL TRAINER TO THE STARS Jim has clients gracing magazine covers, starring on television and Broadway as well as clients dancing in tours and shows all over the country and Europe. Jim began his fitness career at Bally Total Fitness in Beachwood, OH and Studio 82 Fitness in North Royalton. HAVE FUN GETTING FIT LIKE THE STARS! Recently Jim trained Golden-Globe nominee John Cameron Mitchell to prepare him for his 2015 Tony-Award winning starring role in Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Star clients include Vincent Rodriguez III of CW’s upcoming Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Annie Funke, star of CBS’s upcoming Criminal Minds: Beyond Belief. Jim is also experienced training dancers and marathon athletes. Need to be shirtless on stage any time soon? Contact Jim today! (440)781-7581 “I make my classes fun and functional. My students learn the foundation of each principle movement while getting a great workout. Character building is an important theme to help young performers grow, which is why I coach my students to recognize and revere their progress. I’m proud to say my students have continued their training at prestigious dance schools like SAB, ABT, LaGuardia High School, NYU, and Juilliard with many students performing in Broadway shows and tours all over north America and Europe. I believe, with proper training, all students of dance should have the skills required to pursue a career in the arts, should they choose. And everyone deserves the chance to dance.” -Jim Becker ---------------------- (440)781-7581 http://thejimbecker.com/home.html

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Cleveland Arts Appreciation Night at Cleveland Play House
by via NEohioPAL 18 Aug '15

18 Aug '15

Cleveland Arts Appreciation Night at Cleveland Play House Cleveland rocks…thanks to our arts & culture community! To show our appreciation for the talented innovators making our city shine, we’re providing an exclusive offer for the September 6th performance of Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors. Tickets for that Sunday evening performance are 50% off for most seating areas when you use the online promo code INDUS. This offer is for NeOhioPal subscribers, and anyone involved in arts & culture organizations from around Cleveland. Whether you’re with a theatre, museum, or grassroots collective, Cleveland Play House wants to recognize your efforts in our own special way: with a fun night out at this hilarious, world-premiere comedy from Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig! To enter your promo code, follow this link, and select “Have a Promo Code >> Buy Now” from the menu on the left. http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/ken-ludwigs-a-comedy-of-tenors… You can find out more about Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors at the CPH website: http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2015/ken-ludwigs-a-comedy-of-tenors Offer not valid with any other discount, promotion, or on prior sales. Complete Your Night Downtown at Becky’s! Theatre insiders: grab dinner before your show, or chat up your friends afterwards over drinks at Becky’s! Becky’s offers 20% off on Sundays for ALL members of Cleveland’s theatre community. Just mention their “Theatre and Service Industry Night” discount to take advantage. Becky’s 1762 East 18th Street (within walking distance of the theatre) Ryan Lucas Marketing Associate Cleveland Play House 1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 216.400.7004 rlucas(a)clevelandplayhouse.com cid:9E17A9A8-E761-415C-B835-FA360F2C2E28

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Upcoming Auditions at Tri-C Metro and West for "Tartuffe" and "Well Beings"
by Gloor, Fred via NEohioPAL 18 Aug '15

18 Aug '15

The Tri-C Theatre Departments have two upcoming auditions: The Metro Campus Theatre Department announces auditions for Tartuffe by Moliere' Directed by Doug Farren Censored by King Louis XIV, Tartuffe is one of the most famous theatrical comedies by Moliere. In the play, Orgon, a wealthy Parisian patriarch falls under the influence of a self-righteous and religious hypocrite named Tartuffe. The goings-on are scandalous, irreverent, irreligious, and just plain naughty, and you'll love every moment. Auditions are September 9th and 10th at 7 pm at the METRO CAMPUS STUDIO THEATRE located at the corner of 30th and Woodland (Park in Parking lot 5) and on September 11th at 6 pm in the WESTERN CAMPUS THEATRE located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44130 . Looking for 11 actors. Monologues will be accepted, and there will be reading from the script. No appointment necessary. There are no Equity contracts available for this production. Adjunct Professor Leilani Barrett will be playing the title role. Orgon - 50's-60's Damis - Orgon's son, Elmire's stepson, 20's-30's Valere - suitor to Mariane, 20's-30's Cleante - Orgon's brother-in-law, 40's-50's M. Loyal - a bailiff, any age A police officer - any age Mme. Pernelle - Orgon's mother, 60's-70's Elmire - Orgon's wife, 30's-40's Mariane - Orgon's daughter, Elmire's stepdaughter, 20's Dorine - Mariane's maid, 20's-40's Filpote - Mme. Pernelle's maid, 40's-60's This performance will use the Richard Wilbur translation so actor's will need to handle rhymed couplets. Rehearsals begin on September 20th. Performance dates are as follows: * October 30 November 6, 7, at 7:30pm * October 31 and November 8 at 2pm * October 28, 29 November 4, 5 at 10:30 am (Student Matinees) The Western Campus Theatre Department announces auditions for the WORLD PREMIER production of: Well Beings by Greg Vovos Directed by Greg Vovos After being booted from a recovery center, Anton returns home to what his mother and father hope will be his journey to recovery, but the Echo in his head and his need for heroin make that incredibly difficult. Meanwhile, Jack surprises Holly when he informs her that he wants to get clean so they can have a bright future together. But Holly has little interest in a future without heroin, despite her love for Jack. Looming over all these characters is the Gravedigger who has the unfortunate task of burying the dead. A mix between OUR TOWN and DEATH OF A SALESMAN, this sometimes absurd, sometimes all-too-real drama examines one of the biggest crises facing our society today. Auditions are September 14th and 15th at 6 pm in the Western Campus Theatre located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma, OH 44130. No appointment necessary. Monologue's will be accepted, and auditioners should be prepared to read from the script. You should bring headshot and resume as well as a complete list of your upcoming conflicts. Rehearsals will begin on September 21st. There are no Equity contracts for this production. CHARACTERS: ANTON WATERS - A man in his thirties struggling with heroin addiction. He needs to quiet the voice. MARY WATERS - Anton's mom. She loves with the strength and endurance that only a mother can. JOHN WATERS - Anton's Dad. He has Cancer. But if you asked him, he'd tell you that's the least of his problems. HOLLY - A girl in her twenties, also a heroin addict. If she could stop feeling altogether, she would. But Jack makes that difficult for her. Her life has not been easy to put it mildly. JACK - The Romeo to Holly's Juliet. He's an addict but he's determined to get clean for both Holly and himself. ELLA - A recovering heroin addict in her thirties. She facilitates the NA meetings. THE ECHO - An unkind voice in Anton's head. THE GRAVEDIGGER - He buries the dead. MAN - A sweaty, gross middle-aged man. Feel free to double this role. JESSE - a.k.a. The Mad Hatter. Recovering user who attends meetings. A wildcard. VINCE - A slick user that Anton met at the recovery center. CHECKERS - Another user that Anton met at the Center. Tall like the Grim Reaper. Production dates are as follows: * November 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 8pm * November 15, 22 at 2pm This production will be entered as a participating production in the 2016 American College Theater Festival, so there may be a re-mounting of the production in late December/Early January. Fred Gloor Tri-C Western Campus Theatre Dept. 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd. Parma, Ohio 44130 216-987-5536 For tickets go to http://www.trictickets.com<http://www.trictickets.com/> Tri-C (r) Where futures begin SM www.tri-c.edu<http://www.tri-c.edu/> [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/westtheatre#!/tricwesttheatre>

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The North Canton Playhouse announces auditions for: "Carrie, the Musical"
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 18 Aug '15

18 Aug '15

North Canton Playhouse is holding AUDITIONS for "Carrie, the Musical"! WHEN: Thursday, August 20, 2015 @ 6:30 pm CALLBACKS: Friday, August 21, 2015 @6:30 pm. WHO: Ages 15 +, with MANY ADULT ROLES AVAILABLE! All roles available EXCEPT: **** Chris Hargensen**** WHERE: NCP Main Stage (525 7th St N.E. North Canton, 44720) AUDITION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Email Ncplayhouse(a)sbcglobal.net to reserve an audition time. (Attention: Jeremy A. Clarke.) Audition slots are as followed: Slot D.) 8:30-9:00 P.M. Slot E.) 9:00- 9:30 P.M. Please Prepare at least 32 bars of any song for vocal audition. Can sing Acapella or with a track (CD & iPod player will be provided) * Cold read will take place at auditions. Please Provide Head shots and Resumes if you have them! *MUST BE AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22-31 FOR PERFORMANCES* ***Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she's an outcast who's bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie's just discovered she's got a special power, and if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it. Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel! *****

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Casting Roles for Police Training Video
by Richard Lowery via NEohioPAL 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '15

We are in need of actors for the following NON-PAID roles: Female suspect, age 18 and up, any race. Male suspect, age 18 and up, any race. Must be available September 5th, September 9th, and September 12th for filming around the Canton, OH area. Also you must have adequate transportation to and from the filming locations. Responsibility is a must, as these training videos are taken seriously. You will recieve proper credit for your role. If interested please send your headshot, resume, a link to your demo reel/monologue video to tonycatproductions(a)gmail.com

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LAND OF CLEVE HITS 300, 000 VIEWS! Arts and Entertainment Blog Continues to Cover Everything Cleveland
by Cleve Land via NEohioPAL 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '15

*JOIN US IN THE **LAND OF CLEVE!* *Land of Cleve is celebrating another milestone, having reached over 300,000 visitors since it first began in the Fall of 2013.* The Cleveland-centric arts and entertainment website has reviewed a wide variety of plays, musicals, concerts and special events in the Northeast Ohio area. In addition, the popular blog has profiled countless actors and artists who are making a name for themselves on the local and national scene. *BECOME A MEMBER AND PROMOTE YOUR EVENTS* *Renewal notices will be going out this week to those arts groups already on the Land of Cleve membership list. * Not a member? Join today by emailing us directly at inthelandofcleve(a)gmail.com and receive personalized promotion and complete coverage of your upcoming theatre season, special events, local venues or group activities. Discount packages for first-year members start at only $99 (offer good through Sept. 30, 2015)!

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Review of "Mary Poppins" at Mercury Theatre Company
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '15

Mercury Theatre Company’s ‘Mary Poppins’ is practically perfect Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Here’s the thing: Screen-to-stage Disney musicals are a mixed blessing. When endearing fictitious characters and their extraordinary celluloid worlds become fully fleshed and three-dimensional, the experience is exhilarating. But this emotion too often dissipates when stagecraft ultimately fails to match the memory of indelible cinematic images created by Disney Studio’s top storytellers. Take “Mary Poppins.” Based on the books by P.L. Travers, the 1964 film tells the tale of the Banks family and how the lives of its members change when a magical nanny arrives at 17 Cherry Tree Lane. The score boasts of Academy Award-winning music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, the story is bolstered by Academy Award-winning Disney animation and film editing, and its cast members have cement footprints embedded for eternity in the walkway of Hollywood Blvd. In order to bring the film to life on stage and attempt to capture some of its magic, Walt Disney Theatrical spent $18 million on elaborate special effects developed by Las Vegas illusionists and Disney theme park specialists. And, for the most part, it worked. The Banks’ home was a two-story tall structure that opened like a children’s dollhouse. A dreary city park mutated into a color-saturated fantasy land. Bert the chimney sweep tap danced around the proscenium arch and, in the final scene, Mary flew over the heads of the audience and out the back of the balcony. The stage production, which opened on Broadway in 2006 and came to Playhouse Square on tour in 2009, also incorporated elements from the books that had been side-stepped in the film, such as Mr. and Mrs. Banks’ back stories, and added some new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. A few popular scenes, like the tea party on the ceiling, have been removed while others have been rearranged. Local theaters attempting to stage “Mary Poppins” acquire the score and script but, with their limited budgets and no balcony, are left to fend for themselves when it comes to finding their own form of magic. Which the Mercury Theatre Company does in its current production. For the rest of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/

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EQUIPMENT DISAPPEARANCE - Shaker Square - Large black pelican case
by Craig Knowles via NEohioPAL 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '15

EQUIPMENT DISAPPEARANCE - Shaker Square On Saturday, August 8th at approximately 7pm, a very large black pelican case disappeared from film shoot on the corner of Shaker Boulevard and Van Aken. The case contained a full set of Westcott Spiderlite fluorescent matte boxes, with associated bulbs and equipment. The case is unmistakably large - it's 16" x 16" x 50" with wheels on one end and weighted approximately 50 pounds. It disappeared from the sidewalk area near the Goodwill as things were being loaded after the shoot. A reward is offered if you found the case or have any information that can help me find it. No questions asked. I just want my equipment back. Here is a stock photo of what the case looked like:http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Uq3KWQkEL._SL1000_.jpg Thank you,Craig

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post about a dance teaching job
by Joey via NEohioPAL 17 Aug '15

17 Aug '15

A studio in Twinsburg is looking for an Acrobatics, Tap and Hip Hop teacher that is able to teach beginners - advanced. If interested please send resume to jnb1184(a)aol.com.

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