August 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Auditions For Café Murder
by The Wadsworth Footlighters via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

The Wadsworth Footlighters will be holding auditions for... "Café Murder” By: Nathan Hartswick Directed By: Cory Ott WHEN: September 8th @ 6pm and September 9th @ 6pm Performers only have to attend one audition date. WHERE: Grace Lutheran Church (146 High Street, Wadsworth, OH) WHO: Anyone over the age of 16. (Or Younger With Parent Permission) We are looking to cast 9 or more Total Actors (7 females, 2 either male or female) AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Please come prepared to do some improv. There will also be a cold readings from the script. MUST BE AVAILABLE OCTOBER 16th, 17th, and 18th FOR PERFORMANCES. *Please bring calendars and a list of conflicts between the dates of September 10th through October 18th. We will work around conflicts as much as possible. *Please bring a photo of yourself so we can connect names with faces. Synopsis: Rosemary Saint-John is a loud, annoying hypochondriac convinced she is allergic to water. Celebrating her birthday at a restaurant with her four kooky sisters–a hippie, a valley girl, a trucker and a banker–Rosemary makes enemies with everyone around her. When she disappears and is presumed murdered, the only objective witnesses in the restaurant are the audience members, who must cast their vote. Was it one of Rosemary’s sisters? The self-taught detective? The passionate French chef? The polite and proper mâitre d’? The sarcastic waiter? No one is above suspicion in this delightful dinner theatre murder mystery! Hope to see you there! The Wadsworth Footlighters Like us on Facebook!

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"The Star On My Heart" Original Play and Outreach Project
by Christine Cipriani via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild Teen Drama project presented the play I Never Saw Another Butterfly a few years ago. The play, about the Holocaust and the approximately 15,000 children of the Terezin concentration camp, was directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen. During that production, contact was made with Inge Auerbacher, one of the few child survivors of the Terezin camp. Since that time, Chris Cipriani and Miloro-Hansen have been working to bring Inge's amazing and inspirational story to the stage. Working with Inge Auerbacher's memoirs, and Inge herself, Angela has spent the last two years turning the events of Inge's life into a play. The Star On My Heart is an independent project in collaboration with Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, Chardon, and the Shore Cultural Centre, Euclid. The original play will premiere at both venues in November. Along with the performances there will be educational outreach, and Inge Auerbacher will be hosted in Ohio to attend the premier and to speak at a few limited engagements. This project was fortunate to receive an Ohio Arts Council grant through Shore Cultural Centre towards a portion of expenses. The OAC grant has a goal to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Shore Cultural Centre is extremely honored and thankful to have received this funding. Additional funding for the project will come from variety of sources, one being a recently launched Kickstarter campaign. A $5,000 Kickstarter goal must be reached by September 20, 2015 to receive the monies from that campaign. To help make this project a success, you can visit Kickstarter.com and search projects for The Star On My Heart. There you will be able to view a video and read more about this exciting project. You can also visit www.facebook.com/thestaronmyheart or contact Chris Cipriani at 216-289-8578 for more information about the production, student outreach or sponsorship opportunities. Shore Cultural Centre Corporation is a 501(C)3 nonprofit. We appreciate everyone that is providing support for this original play by an Ohio artist and educational outreach project.

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Addams Family" a new musical
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

The North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Addams Family" a new musical directed by Delorna Toy When: September 24 - October 11, 2015 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:30pm) (Saturday Sept. 26th is at 2:30 pm not 8:00) Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th St. N.E., North Canton) Tickets: Adults $15.00 and Students/Seniors $13.00 This is a PG13 production. Tickets can be purchased online at North Canton Playhouse or by calling 330-494-1613. Synopsis: THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it's every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before - keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents.

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Mamai Theatre Company: DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, Free Library event, Radio Interviews with Playwright Ariel Dorfman and Director Katia P. Schwarz, and Post-Show Panels!
by Christine via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Mamai Theatre Company Presents DEATH AND THE MAIDEN by Ariel Dorfman Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2015 — Mamai Theatre Company <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/> concludes its third season with new private and public funding grants, residency at the second of its two new venues - Playhouse Square - and a production of Ariel Dorfman <http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/DorfmanA1.jpg/250p…>’s chilling and relevant play, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_the_Maiden_(play)>, directed by Artistic Associate, Katia P. Schwarz, as well as exciting pre- and post-production surround events including a radio interview with Ariel Dorfman, a free community library event, and special post-show guest panels. Mamai's production of Death and the Maiden is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. DEATH AND THE MAIDEN A democratic age is dawning in an unspecified Latin American country. When her husband offers hospitality to a stranger, Paulina, haunted by her past, believes she recognizes their guest’s voice as that of the man who tortured her 15 years earlier. The 48 hours that follow radically alter the lives of all three. This 1991 thriller gave a new voice to women’s survivorship awareness, and is an unforgettable three-handed acting triumph. Director Katia P. Schwarz notes: “What resonates for me is that Paulina’s experiences represent the stories of countless others who have lived through the brutal dictatorships of Latin America, South Africa’s Apartheid era and others. The play serves as a stark reminder of the human rights violations we continue to witness in the world today.” DEATH AND THE MAIDEN by Ariel Dorfman Directed by Katia P. Schwarz Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by Katia P. Schwarz Lighting Design by Rob Peck Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Properties Design by Cody Swanson SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 4, 2015 Kennedy's at Playhouse Square <http://www.playhousesquare.org/venues/detail/kennedys-theatre> 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:30 pm With: Derdriu Ring* as Paulina Jeffrey Grover* as Gerardo Terence Cranendonk as Roberto *Actor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association TICKETS: <http://sic.brownpapertickets.com/>www.mamaitheatreco.org or phone the Playhouse Square Box Office directly at 216.241.6000 Adults: $22 Seniors (65 & older): $20 Students (25 & under): $15 Air-Conditioned. Ample area garage and street parking. Open seating with the exception of press and sponsors. Please arrive early. Note: This production venue is not ADA Accessible. Special Pre Show Events: - Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm DISCUSSION WITH DEATH AND THE MAIDEN DIRECTOR & MAMAI THEATRE COMPANY MEMBERS Beachwood Branch - Cuyahoga County Public Library <http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Branches/Beachwood.aspx> 25501 Shaker Blvd. Please register at www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-831-6868 Join Death and the Maiden director Katia P. Schwarz and Mamai Theatre Company members to read and engage in a discussion of the political context of the play and the fascinating life of playwright, Ariel Dorfman. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free and open to all. - Thursday, September 10th at 2:30 pm 104.9 WCLV - MIDDAY PROGRAM Tune in to hear DEATH AND THE MAIDEN director Katia P. Schwarz discuss the production. - Thursday, September 17th at 2:00pm & 10:00 pm 90.3 WCPN - THE SOUND OF APPLAUSE Tune in as Dee Perry talks with DEATH AND THE MAIDEN playwright Ariel Dorfman and hear actors Derdriu Ring and Jeffrey Grover perform a scene from the play. Special Post Show Events at Kennedy's, Playhouse Square: - Sunday, September 20th LIVING UNDER A DICTATORSHIP Panelists will include guests who have experienced life under dictatorship. - Sunday, September 27th HEALING FROM TRAUMA Panelists will include Alexander Leslie, Director of Prevention Programs from the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. Mamai Theatre Company was co-founded in 2010 by Bernadette Clemens, Wendy Kriss, Christine McBurney, and Derdriu Ring. Mamai (pronounced Mah' may) is the Gaelic word for “mother.” Four working mothers, theatre artists, colleagues, and friends arrived at a place where it was time to create opportunities for themselves and their community. “Don’t wait to create” became the inspiration for Mamai Theatre Company. Our mission is to create intelligent, relevant classical theatre that offers an artistic home for Cleveland's theatre artists, and equal opportunity for women in the professional theatre community. In 2013 The Plain Dealer announced, “Mamai Theatre Company...has made a howling entrance onto the city’s artistic scene” and named their inaugural production, Medea, a top-10 theatre event of the year. In 2014 LandofCleve.net added, “In only a few short years, Mamai Theatre Company has established themselves as a major player in the Cleveland theatre community." We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. www.mamaitheatreco.org mamaitheatrecocleveland(a)gmail.com

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CALL FOR MUSICIANS! TMP Application EXTENDED to 9/5!
by Megan Gargano via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

*The Movement Project 2015-2016 Season* *Call for Musicians: * *Application Due September 1st Extended to September 5th!* The Movement Project is a professional modern dance company whose mission is to challenge perspectives, evoke social change and to bridge communities through the power of movement. For our 2015-2016 season, TMP is creating a new work exploring the physical and emotional state of musicians during performance. We are looking to hire 3 musicians to compose, collaborate and perform with 3 TMP choreographers. Together, the choreographer and artist will create a piece with original composition and a choreographic work that explores the complexities in the musical score, as well as the physical embodiment of musicians in performance. The final product will include 3 dance solos accompanied onstage by a musician. Length of each solo will be between 5-6 minutes long. Meaning each musician must compose a work between 5-6 minutes in length. The performance will take place May 20th and 21st, 2015 at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and a “work in progress preview” on February 27th (location TBD). Who are we looking for? ● Professional musicians, undergrad/graduate students working towards a degree in music ● Any instrument or musical genre/style ● Musician who can write and compose music ● Are available the dates and times listed on our website below FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: Visit our website at the following link: APPLICATION <http://www.themovementproject.org/collaboration/> *Any questions? Email us at info(a)themovementproject.org

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TWO WEEKS UNTIL AUDITIONS FOR URINETOWN AT MIGHTY GOLIATH PRODUCTIONS
by auditions mightygoliath.com via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

WHEN: September 14th and 15th 7-10 PM (first come, first seen) CALLBACKS by invitation September 16th 7-10 PM WHERE: Avon Lake United Church of Christ 32801 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake, OH 44012 WHAT TO PREPARE: 32 bars of a contemporary piece of music and a joke. Bring sheet music in your key, an accompanist will be present, no a Capella please. Performances are February 19, 20, 21, 27, and 28 at the Avon Lake High School PAC. REHEARSALS: Are Friday nights from 7-10 PM beginning October 30th. QUESTIONS: email auditions(a)mightygoliath.com <mailto:auditions@mightygoliath.com> In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter. For character breakdowns please visit: http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000280 Mighty Goliath Productions is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit fundraising organization that benefits the performing arts of Avon Lake City Schools. Our impact enriches the cultural life of the community. We focus our unique ability to provide a professional, fun, philanthropic theatrical experience for our volunteers and audiences alike.

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Review of "Farragut North" at Ensemble Theatre
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Ensemble Theatre’s ‘Farragut North’ is stuck in a political spin cycle Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics With a candidate debate in Cleveland’s rear view mirror and a party convention on its horizon, the timing for a play about the current state of American politics couldn’t be better. But while the timing is right, the play selected by Ensemble Theatre isn’t. Beau Willimon’s “Farragut North” offers an insider’s view of the cut-throat strategizing, rampant paranoia and high testosterone that drives the team that drives the campaign of a would-be President. The play, written in 2008, is inspired by Willimon’s first-hand experience working as an aide on Howard Dean's 2004 run for the White House that self-destructed during the Iowa caucus. It could easily have been inspired by the abundance of films that share its singular focus on the real power behind politicians, including "The War Room," "Primary Colors," “The Candidate” and “Wag the Dog.” Yes, this has been done before and, more recently in the 2011 film “The Ides of March” and the Netflix original TV series “House of Cards,” it has been done better. And both were written by Willimon. For the rest of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/

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In Loving Memory
by Randy Clark via NEohioPAL 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Brandon Landers, of Los Angeles, died August 20, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver. He was born April 9th in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended and graduated from Kent State University majoring in computer science & political science.Brandon was a member of the Order of the Vision of the Film Directors of America. He also is the recipient of multiple filmmaking awards throughout the world. He attended Grace Episcopal Church in Venice.Brandon is survived by his parents, brother and his sister in Cleveland and Akron Ohio. He also leaves his fans, friends and colleagues in the professional and film world.Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:30a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the M.A.D.D. (Mother's Against Drunk Driving) program. Envelopes will be available at the Cathedral and can also be mailed to P.O. Box 7544 Akron, OH 44306. Wilford Randy Clark

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Berko review: FARRAGUT NORTH and In Memorium: Kyle Jean-Baptist
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• To read Roy Berko's review of FARRAGUT NORTH @ Ensemble Theatre and a statement in memorium: Kyle Jean-Baptist go to www.royberko.info ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• <http://www.royberko.info>

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1/2 off acting classes in Kent -last chance
by Jessica Houde via NEohioPAL 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

We are proud to present our class schedule, and address to our second location-STUDIO 2 1/2 off classes in the Kent location September only, for new students. 402 S. Francis St. Kent Oh. 44240 Classes start Tuesday September 1st Adult class schedule Sunday 5-7 : 30 Scene Study Tuesday 7-9 : 30 Meisner Wednesday 7-9 : 30 On Camera Kids class schedule Sunday 3-4:30 Please email with questions, and to sign up. houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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