August 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Auditions in Conneaut: Dracula: The Musical?
by Douglas Anderson via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

https://www.facebook.com/events/1604289486490214/ https://www.facebook.com/events/916864878400868/ Auditions for "Dracula: The Musical?" will be held Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1, at Arlene's Broadway on Buffalo in Conneaut, Ohio. This delightful spoof by Rick Abbot of the classic horror tale is an unparalleled romp from start to finish. Directed by Douglas Anderson. Day 2 of auditions will be September 1 at the same time: https://www.facebook.com/events/916864878400868/ Performance dates will be October 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31 at Arlene's Broadway on Buffalo, Conneaut, Ohio. 236 Buffalo Street Conneaut, OH 44030 (Confirmation of performance rights pending.)

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Seeking Well Trained Dog For Promotional Video
by Bark Beads via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

I am currently casting a video, and I am looking for a dog of any breed that is able to retrieve a package from under a Christmas Tree and take it to a person sitting in a chair for a promotional video. The dog should have a soft mouth, and a fairly calm demeanor. Please send a rough video of the dog performing a similar task to bark.beads.videos(a)gmail.com. THIS IS A PAID GIG! Compensation will be negotiated upon casting. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Seeking African American actors for Stage Play
by stacey malone via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

Starve The Devil- Stage Play -written by Michael Oatman -directed by Stacey Malone When: Sunday August 30th, 2015 Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm Place: Shaker Dance Academy 23440 Commerce Park Rd Beachwood, OH 44122 Characters: *Mother Sud --- An older woman who functions as the “neighborhood memory.” She lives in an inner city neighborhood that has decayed over the years. She is a modern day griot. *'Bread --- He is the deceased husband of Mother Sud and the narrator of the story. He is an older man who walks with a hitch and smokes a pipe. *Patricia --- She is the beloved daughter-in-law of Mother Sud. Will --- He is the son of Mother Sud who is a busy politician who is running for public office. {Duel Roles}Mr. Jackson--- A feuding older couple from the neighborhood / Doctor Davidson--- He is the physician who is treating Mother Sud in the hospice. {Duel Roles} Mrs. Jackson/ Sister Cheney ( Church Women) --- A feuding older couple from the neighborhood. {Duel Roles}Morse --- A service man from the neighborhood who marries Keisha. / Doctor Wilhelm --- The first doctor to treat Mother Sud in the hospital. {Duel Roles} Keisha Harden / Sister Bush(Church Women) --- A neighborhood girl who marries a military man who is also from the neighborhood. Pastor Sturgess --- An effeminate church official who used to be homosexual but now claims to be completely “healed” of his homosexual desires by Christ. He is the younger brother Patricia. Pastor Graham --- He is the minister of the church that Mother Sud left years ago. He is also supporting her son who is running in a tight race to get elected. Church Women: Sister Bush, Sister Cheney, Sister Rove ---- Devout church women who come to see Mother Sud in the hospital to assist Pastor Graham in a “praise healing.” Lorenda --- A young girl who comes to visit Mother Sud. {Duel Roles} Dorita/ Sister Rove (Church Women) --- The mother of Lorenda. She has a drinking problem. Please send your Resume and Head Shot to1221entbookings(a)gmail.com to reserve your audition slot. * will be paid roles So it is written; so it is done!

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Female High School Students Invited to participate in "The Elephant Man"
by Art Thomas via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

Saint Ignatius High School invites young ladies from any area high school to be a part of their production of "The Elephant Man". Auditions for multiple female roles will be on Tuesday. September 1 between 3:30 and 4:40 PM. Auditions will conclude by 5:00. No prior experience is necessary. Best is to bring a prepared or memorized monologue of one to three minutes long. Callbacks, if necessary will be on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 4:00-5:00. Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday 4:00-6:30. Performances are October 23-25. Young ladies are also welcome to be part of any of the technical crews. For more information contact director Mr. Arthur Thomas athomas(a)ignatius.edu or Technical Director Patrick Ciamacco pciamacco(a)ignatius.edu

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Broadway Buddies Special Needs Program Seeks Volunteers
by Connelly, Claire via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

For Immediate Release: *Orange Community Education and Recreation* STAGECRAFTERS THEATRE Now accepting applications for Broadway Buddies Volunteers An elite group of high school and college volunteers are needed to fill our exceptional staff for a special needs theatre program in Pepper Pike, OH. Only a select few will be chosen. Must be responsible, patient, energetic, and all around AWESOME! * Singing and dancing required Volunteers will be paired with a student with special needs to guide the actor during the rehearsal process and performance. We offer two age-appropriate programs *Broadway Buddies, JR* (participants ages 5-12) Saturdays - Sept. 12-Oct. 31 10am-12pm Show date: Saturday, Oct. 31 @ 11:00am *Broadway Buddies *(participants ages 13 - 29) Sundays - Sept. 20-Nov. 8 3:30pm-5:30pm Show date: Sunday, Nov. 8 @ 5:00pm Pepper Pike Learning Center 32000 Chagrin Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH 44124 Please contact Claire Connelly at 216-831-8601 ext. 5103 for more information. There is an application as well as an interview. We look forward to hearing from you! Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation. -- *Claire Connelly* *Stagecrafters Supervisor* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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PAID Musician Gig: Seeking Guitar player for THE SNOW QUEEN.
by T. Paul Lowry via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

Near West Theatre is looking for a Guitar player to play “THESNOW QUEEN”. Technical/ Dress Rehearsals are September 13 - 17. The show opensSeptember 18, with performances on September 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 .Interested musicians should contact T. Paul Lowry, Production Manager via email at tlowry(a)nearwesttheatre.org

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Seeking Male Actor for Big Fish The Musical
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts is seeking one male actor to complete its 15-person cast for the new musical, Big Fish. The production is directed by Joanna May Hunkins, Music Directed by Anthony Trifiletti and Choreographed by Monica Olejko. Actor should be 20s-30s. Role is a featured ensemble track with several lines. This role has minimal solo singing and requires a decent amount of chorus singing and movement. Good comic timing a plus. Rehearsals begin September 8th. Performance dates are October 16-November 1, 2015. If interested, please submit a headshot/resume to director Joanna May Hunkins at jmhunkins319(a)gmail.com<mailto:jmhunkins319@gmail.com>. TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located at 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054 / (440) 949-5200

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Illusion Factory Announces Fall Class
by Matthew J. Wilks via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

The Illusion Factory Akron only professional touring company for children has announced there upcoming fall theatre classes!! Classes will begin on Saturday October 24th and Run through December 12th. That's 8 weeks of classes for the unheard of price of $65!! For more information including class times and descriptions please visit theillusionfactory.org or to register your son or daughter please call 330-376-5700 or email theillusionfactoryakron(a)gmail.com Don't let this great opportunity and great price pass your by!

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2015 FALL CLASS SESSIONS AT GEAUGA LYRIC THEATER
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

*2015 FALL CLASS SESSIONS* *AT GEAUGA LYRIC THEATER * *Drawing with Colored Pencils Session 1 (Visual Arts)* *Ages 10 & up * *Instructor: Sandy D’Amico * *Cost: $75 member, $82.50 nonmember * *Days: Wednesdays, 7-9pm—AUG 12, 19, 26; SEPT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; OCT. 7 * *Location: Arts Center* Come and enjoy creating new artwork using colored pencils in a fun, relaxing atmosphere! Students will learn various techniques and how to apply those techniques to a variety of subjects. Students will also receive individual instruction on their projects. *Supply list sent upon registration *Little Women (Advanced Drama)* *Age: Instructor Approval Only: see below * *Instructor: Angela Miloro-Hansen * *Cost: 90.00 members, 99.00 non-members * *Location: Theater* *Days: Mondays, 4-6pm AUG. 31, SEPT. 14, 21, 28; OCT. 5, 12, 19, 26 * *No class SEPT. 7, Performance OCT. 26 @ 7:30pm * In this intensive advanced class, students will work to establish a strong character and perform a full production of "Little Women." Limited spots; please contact instructor for approval before registering: *educationoutreach(a)geaugatheater.org <educationoutreach(a)geaugatheater.org>* *The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (Drama Class)* *Ages: 11-17 * *Instructor: Angela Miloro-Hansen * *Cost: 90.00 members, 99.00 non-members* *Days: Thursdays, 4-6pm—SEPT. 3, 17, 24; OCT. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; * *No class SEPT.10, Show Wed. NOV. 4 @7:30pm (4-6 rehearsal first) * *Location: Theater* For intermediate and advanced students. Join Susan, Peter, Lucy and Edmund as they venture through Narnia and meet Aslan, the White Witch and more. Class will result in a performance for family and friends. *Sound Basics (Theater Skills)* *Ages 12 and up * *Instructor: Lisa-Marie French * *Cost: 60.00 members, 66.00 non-member* *Location: Theater* Learn how to work with sound programs to begin as a sound apprentice. Help develop some sound effects for *The* *Addams Family* while working with the sound designer. Skills may be used in class shows or main stage productions as you learn. *Twilight Zone (Teen Homeschool Drama)* *Ages: 12-17 * *Instructor: Angela Miloro-Hansen * *Cost: 90.00 members 99.00 non-members* *Days: Wednesdays, 10am-12pm—SEPT. 16, 23, 30, OCT. 7, 14, 21, 28 * *Additional class on Oct 28, 4-7pm* *Performance OCT. 28 @ 7:30pm * *ocation: Theater* Just in time for Halloween, explore your spooky side with three short old school scary dramas. All scripts are appropriate for teens. The spook lies in the psychological, not the gore! Class will result in a performance for family and friends. *Animals in Stitches** (**Visual Arts)* *Ages 8 & up * *Instructor: Anne Stottler * *Cost(each session): 125.00 members 136.50 non-members (includes materials)* *Days: Wednesdays, 4-6m—Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 * *Animals in Stitches;* *Session 2 : * *Wednesdays, 4-6m—Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16 * *Location: Arts Center* Students will begin by hand sewing a stuffed animal pillow. Other hand sewing projects will include owls, birds and fish. Different techniques and embellishments will be learned. (Each session will have different projects) *Homeschoolers: We Come From Everywhere (Musical Theater Class)* *Ages 6-12 * *Instructor: Julie Douglass * *Cost: 90.00 members, 99.00 non-members* *Days: Thursdays, 10am-12pm—SEPT. 17, 24, OCT. 1, 8, 22, 29, NOV. 5 * *Performance NOV 5 @ 7pm* *Location: Arts Center SEPT. 17-OCT. 8, Theater OCT. 22-NOV. 5 NO CLASS OCT. 15* America is indeed the melting pot of the world. Where did your ancestors come from? Explore the reasons people left their homelands to settle in America. We’ll create a lobby display of our roots and do a musical performance after the last class. *Friendship Forest (Drama Class)* * Ages 4-7 * *Instructor: Julie Douglass * *Cost: 90.00 members, 99.00 non-members* *Days:Saturdays, 10am-12pm—SEPT. 19, 26, OCT. 3, 10, 24, 31, NOV. 7; * *No class OCT. 17, * *Show NOV. 7 (at Arts Center) Location: Arts Center* Make friends while learning theater basics as you work on two classic tales of friends helping friends, the Brennen Town Musicians, and The Lion and The Mouse. Performance and reception at final class. *Character Building (Drama Class)* *Ages 16 and up * *Instructor: Evan Graham * *Cost: 90.00 members 99.00 non-members* *Days: Fridays, 4-6pm—SEPT. 18, 25, OCT. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13, 20 * *Location: Arts Center * Students will learn advanced acting techniques to create vibrant, relatable and engaging characters on stage. Learn or improve techniques, basic script analysis and Stanislavski’s acting process. *The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring (Drama Class)* *Ages: 8-13 * *Instructor: Michelle Kuch * *Cost: 100.00 members, 110.00 non-members* *Days: Thursdays, SEPT. 24, OCT. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, NOV. 5, 12, 19, 4:30-6 * *Performance NOV. 19 @ 7pm* *Locations: Arts Center September 24- November 5, Theater November 12-19* The royal ring is missing, and the queen won’t sleep until the royal detectives (all 13 of them!) find it. As they scour the Queendom in search of the royal ring, the chatty maids follow the harried queen around while the devious butler spouts suspiciously evil laughs every time a clue goes awry. In this fast-paced, madcap mystery, students will develop character and learn the fun of performing! *Tech Basics (Theater Skills)* *Ages 12 & up * *Instructor: Lisa-Marie French * *Cost: 50.00 members, 55.00 non-members* *Days: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm—OCT. 6, 13, 20, 27 * *Location: Theater * Learn how to become a spot, sound and light board operator. Use these skills with a goal to work in a class or main stage show after completion. *Drawing with Colored Pencils Session 2 (Visual Arts)* *Ages 10 & up * *Instructor: Sandy D’Amico * *Cost: $75 member, $82.50 nonmember * *Days: Wednesdays, 7-9pm- OCT. 14, 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, DEC. 2, 9 * *Location: Arts Center* Come and enjoy creating new artwork using colored pencils in a fun, relaxing atmosphere! Students will learn various techniques and how to apply those techniques to a variety of subjects. Students will also receive individual instruction on their projects. *Supply list sent upon registration *Robin Hood (Homeschool Drama)* *Ages 8-16 * *Instructor: Angela Miloro-Hansen * *Cost: 90.00 members, 99.00 non-members * *Days: Wednesdays 10am-12pm—NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, DEC. 2, 9, 16 Additional Class DEC. 16 4-7pm* *Performance DEC. 16 @ 7pm Location: Arts Center NOV. 4-DEC. 2, Theater DEC. 9-16 * Hang out with Robin Hood and friends in this fun, quirky script. All experience levels welcome. Everyone will have a speaking role. Class will result in a performance for family and friends. *The Holiday Show (Musical Drama Class)* *Ages 7-12 * *Instructor: Julie Douglass * *COST: 90.00 members, 99.00 non-members* *Days: Saturdays 10am-12pm—NOV. 14, 21, 28, DEC. 5, 12, 19 Show: Tuesday, DEC. 22 @ 7pm * *Location: Arts Center NOV. 14- DEC.5, Theater DEC. 12-19 * A lively and humorous musical about many winter holidays, including Christmas, celebrated around the world. Moose is confused and baffled so his woodland friends sing and dance to show him the joy of the season. Class will result in a performance for family and friends. *The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Drama Class) Instructor approval required* *Ages 10-17 * *Instructor: Angela Miloro-Hansen * *Cost: 90.00 members, 99.00 non-members* *Days: Mon. and Tues. 4-6pm—NOV. 23, 24, 30, DEC. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 Show: DEC. 21 @ 7:30pm* *Location: Arts Center on Mondays, Theater on Tuesdays * Instructor approval required. Contact at educationoutreach(a)geaugatheater.org before registering. A true GLTG Christmas classic. Learn the true meaning of Christmas alongside the Herdman family and experience some hilarity along the way. *REGISTER ONLINE ~WWW.GEAUGATHEATER.ORG <http://www.geaugatheater.org/>~ 440-285-7701* *Geauga Lyric Theater 101 Water St. ~ Geauga Lyric Arts Center 106 Water St.* *Chardon, Oh 44024* -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS SEEKING PART-TIME PIANO INSTRUCTOR
by Christine Madden via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

*SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS SEEKING PART-TIME PIANO INSTRUCTOR* Solon Center for the Arts has an opening for a part-time piano instructor, beginning September 2015. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume or CV online: http://solonohio.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=94&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&Job… *6315 SOM Center Road, Solon, Ohio 44139 . (440) 337-1400 . www.solonarts.org <http://www.solonarts.org>*

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