September 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Makeup artist needed for demonstration
by Julia Kolibab via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

The Bainbridge Public Library in the Bainbridge/Chagrin Falls area is in need of a makeup artist for a program on October 24th.They are doing a special Halloween program for all ages from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24th and would like someone with a professional knowledge of makeup to talk a little bit about it, share some tips and then do a demonstration of some sort of Halloween character makeup on a volunteer. The library provides many wonderful programs to the community and a makeup artist would greatly enhance their Halloween event. They are willing to compensate with either a gift card or some money for gas, etc. If you are interested please respond to Juliakol(a)aol.com. THANKS!!

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LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: The Verdict is In, and 'Night of January 16th' is a Guilty Pleasure at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Cleve Land via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

* LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: * The Verdict is In, and *'Night of January 16th' * is a Guilty Pleasure at Western Reserve Playhouse Director Brian Westerley plays up both the controversy and the comedy of the situation, resulting in an entertaining evening at the theatre. He has also cast the show with colorful and quirky character actors who would all be right at home in an episode of "Law and Order." Arresting actress Beth Gaiser leads the ensemble as the woman at the middle of the mystery, commanding attention both on the stand and at the defense table. Meg Hopp and Dan Colaner expertly go head-to-head as rival attorneys, whether they are pleading their case to Tom Stephan or Scott K. Davis, who alternate as unflappable Judge Heath. Elizabeth Allard and David Hundertmark make a lasting impression bring the deceased man's family members, as do the wary, world-weary, and whimsical witnesses including Harriet DeVeto, Sally Suren, Ron Young, David Hess, Barry Wakser, Patrick Wilson, Irv Korman, and Walt Kaminski. Particularly peculiar -- and a lot of fun to watch -- are Marc Dusini as a bumbling bailiff and Kayleigh Joyce as an easily distracted stenographer... *READ THE FULL REVIEW AT:* *http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2015/09/cleve-review-verdict-is-in-and-night-of.html <http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2015/09/cleve-review-verdict-is-in-and…>*

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Zuppa Theatre of Halifax, Nova Scotia at PHS
by Michael J Geither via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Zuppa Theatre of Halifax, Nova Scotia The first guests of the NEOMFA Visiting Writers series will be arriving shortly. Zuppa Theatre of Halifax, NS will be performing The Attaining Gigantick Dimensions, a play created with local playwright Mike Geither at 7:30pm on Friday October 9th & Saturday October 10th in the Helen Theatre at Playhouse Square. Tickets are free for CSU students with an ID. All others are $5. http://www.playhousesquare.org/ The Attaining Gigantick Dimensions follows a military translator as he returns to Halifax from Afghanistan to news of a family crisis. But then ordinary life happens: he revisits old haunts, catches up with family and friends, meets a schoolteacher from Texas and buys a new shirt. Framed by the trauma of large-scale conflict on one side, and personal loss on the other, unremarkable events take on great significance. The Attaining Gigantick Dimensions is a poetic, visually arresting theatrical mediation on life's "spaces in between". https://vimeo.com/127848982

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Magical Theatre seeks Cinderella
by via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Magical Theatre Company Professional Theatre for Young Audiences& Families MagicalTheatre Company is seeking a vibrant young actress, 18-30, to play Cinderellain their new production of Cinderella.Rehearsals begin Nov 9th; the show runs Dec 2nd – 20th. Daytime availability is required for performances. Please email picture andresume to: magicaltheatre(a)aol.com.Weekly salary. www.magicaltheatre.org Dennis O'Connell, Co-Producing Director Magical Theatre Company PO Box 386 Barberton, OH 44203 T (330) 848-3708 F (330) 848-5768 www.magicaltheatre.org

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James Kilbane - famed singer from Ireland, Saturday, October 17th
by Jack Kilroy via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

*James Kilbane sings songs of his life, Irish, Folk & Country.* Join James Kilbane on Saturday, October 17th 2015 at the West Side Irish American Club for a night of popular Irish ballads, folk songs and a touch of country as James sings the songs that have helped influenced his musical career and life. This is certain to be a night of high entertainment from classic Irish and folk songs that many will remember and enjoy. James returns to the Cleveland area after drawing large audiences and great reviews for his energetic performances at the Irish Cultural Festival last July. He will also be the featured performer at the Mayo Society Annual Ball in Cleveland. For more about James Kilbane, his life and music see www.jameskilbane.net *James Kilbane** rose to *fame when he was the runner up in Ireland's national talent television show *You're A Star* in 2004 and is now a multi-platinum selling Christian, country gospel and Irish singer Since his success in *You're a Star*, Kilbane has gone on to record and release a number of well received albums including King of the Road, Close to You, Hymns of Praise, Divine Love, Life's Miracle, Heart to Heart, Glory and Grace, Songs Of Ireland, River of Grace as well as his Christmas album titled The Christmas Collection. In March 2012 he released his ninth album Gravel & Grace. Songs of Faith, Life & Hope. The album was launched at Lorain Correctional Institution, Grafton Prison in Grafton, Ohio, USA following an invitation extended from the institutions inmates to James to give a special concert at the prison that took place during St. Patrick's week 2012. In 2012 Kilbane was voted "Irish Gospel Singer of the Year" for his music and work. In June 2012 James and his country band were invited to perform a selection of his Country Gospel music as part of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in RDS Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Kilbane continues to contribute to other major religious events in Ireland which include major events at the international shrine of Knock. He has been involved in Irish cross border religious music events and projects. He continues to record and tour at home and abroad. He is currently working on three major projects that will be worked and released in 2016. Over the past six years James has also been a leading member of the cast in the hit Irish Celtic Summer stage show *"The Legend of Grainne Mhaol".* James has also contributed to heritage publications that include the book "Traditional Coastal Boats of Ireland" published by Collins Press. Doors open at 7.30 pm with concert starting at 8 pm. Tickets $15. The Cleveland Westside Irish American Club is situated on 8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Township, OH 44138. Tickets for this Saturday, October 17th event are available at Eventbrite. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-kilbane-the-star-from-achill-island-in-co… -- Jack Kilroy Tel. 440-759-1253 * People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.* (George Bernard Shaw, Irish writer) http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-P-Kilroy-Co-LPA/227957677221720 www.jackkilroy.com

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See Karamu 'Stars' Shine on "Wake Up And Live with the Arts": Tony Sias, Terrence Spivey, Leon Bibb & Peter Lawson Jones.
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

See Karamu 'Stars' Shine on "Wake Up And Live with the Arts": Tony Sias, Terrence Spivey, Leon Bibb & Peter Lawson Jones. Peter Lawson Jones & Leon Bibb: Actors in Man in the Box, a new short film about Karamu, Terrence Spivey, Director and Dave Thomas, Producer. Scheduled to be shown at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival, the week of 9/17 to 9/27.Peter Lawson Jones & Leon Bibb: https://www.youtube.com/watch… Tony Sias, the new CEO & President of Karamu, takes the helm, Oct. 1st. Shares his dreams and plans to revive Karamu and restore its rightful place in American Theatre.Tony Sias: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l59ZC17FvlE&feature=youtu.be Terrence Spivey, Artistic Director, Karamu: Chats about his foray into film directing with Man in the Box; and the blockbuster Dream Girls, on stage, now.Terrence Spivey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw__HuIiTRs&feature=youtu.be Note: There's an odd film ad/glitch on a couple of the clips. Just check Skip Ad to open the YouTube Karamu interviews.Note: If you have sent an email to wakeup4664(a)aol.com, since early Friday, morning, 9/18, please re-send. Aol malfunctioned, and as a result, all aol email lost, since Friday, AM. So, now, please send all email to wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com, & your phone #. Thanks for your help.Sue JohnsonDirector

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Choreographer Wanted for "Spamalot"
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is seeking a choreographer for the production of Monty Python's "Spamalot" in April 2016. This position carries a stipend. Interested parties, please contact Julia Wolff - wolff924(a)gmail.com. *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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Review Roundup: The Spitfire Grill at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

"Perfectly cast...Extremely creative." - Sun News<http://www.cleveland.com/strongsville/index.ssf/2015/09/beck_centers_the_sp…> "Astounding...The superb Beck Center cast...come equipped with gorgeous voices." - Cleveland Jewish News<http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/beck-center-saves…> "Universally excellent...A well-conceived, acted, and sung production." - Cool Cleveland<http://coolcleveland.com/blog/2015/09/theater-review-the-spitfire-grill-at-…> "Charming...It doesn't get better than this." - WestLife<http://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/2015/09/spitfire-grillbeck-cent…> "Tremendous...Gives the audience a feel-good sense of wellbeing." - AXS<http://m.axs.com/beck-center-for-the-art-s-production-the-spitfire-grill-is…> THE SPITFIRE GRILL September 18 - October 18, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 3 p.m. Sundays Mackey Main Stage Music and Book by James Valcq | Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley| Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff Directed by William Roudebush**| Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster Beck Center for the Arts proudly opens its 2015-2016 theater season with The Spitfire Grill September 18 through October 18, 2015 on the Mackey Main Stage. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Buy early and save with promo code: SHINE to receive $5 off each adult/senior ticket purchased by September 17. Based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff, this indie-charmer began as an Off-Broadway hit, and has gone on to thrive worldwide to critical acclaim. After a bleak upbringing and time in prison, Percy Talbott makes the decision to start over in rural Gilead, Wisconsin. Through changed seasons and cleaned slates, Percy manages to form unlikely new friendships within the gossipy town. Filled with spirit and soaring folk melodies by James Valcq and Fred Alley, this musical ultimately proves that it is never too late to follow your dreams. The Spitfire Grill was praised as "a compelling story that flows with grace...a soul-satisfying musical" by The New York Times, and "an abundance of warmth, spirit, and goodwill!" by USA Today. Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Preview Night on Thursday, September 17 is $10 with general admission seating. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. WHO'S WHO IN THE COMPANY<http://www.beckcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Whos_Who_Spitfire.pdf> CAST Percy Talbott - Neely Gevaart Sheriff Joe Sutter - Shane Patrick O'Neill Hannah Ferguson - Lenne Snively* Effy Krayneck - Lissy Gulick Caleb Thorpe - Dan Folino* Shelby Thorpe - Kate Leigh Michalski The Visitor - Derrick Winger PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director - Scott Spence Director - William Roudebush** Musical Director - Larry Goodpaster Stage Manager - Jamie R. Benetto Assistant Stage Managers - Hayley Baran, Andrew Nemec, Joseph Virgo Costume Designer - Aimee Kluiber Lighting Designer - Trad A Burns Sound Designer - Carlton Guc Technical Director - Aaron Benson Technical Assistant - Dan Folino Carpenter - Joseph Virgo Sound Board Operator - Cyrus Taylor Props - Kate George Follow Spots - Julia Aylward, Hayley Baran, Ed Dragony, Mary Kahelin, Noah Kahelin ORCHESTRA Conductor - Larry Goodpaster Keyboard - Larry Goodpaster, Kristen Johnson Violin - Michael Houff, Clara Engen Cello - Dan Hild Guitar - David Maxson *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors and stage managers. **Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers This production of The Spitfire Grill is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. It is generously sponsored the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

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AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY - Irving Berlin's White Christmas - TrueNorth Cultural Arts
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

*TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is pleased to announce auditions for the 2015-2016 Main Stage production of…* *IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical* *Music & Lyric's by Irving Berlin* *PERFORMANCE DATESDecember 4th - 20th, 2015Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pmSundays at 3:00 pm* *Directed by Lisa Yanofsky* *Choreographer - Lisa Jane Yanofsky* *Music Director - Anthony Trifiletti* Featuring songs and a story that will warm even the most frigid winter night, *White Christmas* is a present for all this holiday season! Bob and Phil team up to form a song-and-dance duo following their service in the army, but no training has prepared them for the amorous battle of wits they encounter when they pursue a pair of singing sisters to a picturesque Vermont Inn. Chocked to the brim with classic comedy, sweeping romance and a bevy of Irving Berlin Tunes including the standard “White Christmas,” this glowing adaptation of the 1954 film is the coziest way to keep out the cold! *AUDITION DATES* *Saturday, September 26th, 9:30 am – 11:00 am*Auditions are in 10-minute increments. Call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 <%28440%29%20949-5200%20ext%20221> to reserve a time-slot.PREPARATION(2) Contrasting Broadway Style musical selectionsREHEARSALS Rehearsals will start on/around October 19th. Sundays, 6:00 – 10:00 P.M. / Monday - Thursday, 7:00 – 10:00 P.M* *CASTING* All roles available

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Only One More Weekend for THE SNOW QUEEN at Near West Theatre!
by Cory Markowitz via NEohioPAL 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

ONE MORE WEEKEND ONLY! Tickets are selling fast for this weekend, so get yours today! You don't want to miss this vibrant new musical, the FIRST show in our FIRST FULL SEASON in the new theater! Read a great review of our production HERE to learn more!<http://tpography.com/2015/09/21/the-snow-queen-cleveland-premiere-near-west…> NEAR WEST THEATRE PRESENTS the CLEVELAND PREMIERE of THE SNOW QUEEN September 18 - 27, 2015 An Exciting New Pop/Rock Musical Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen Book by Kirsten Brandt and Rick Lombardo Music by Haddon Kime Lyrics by Haddon Kime, Kirsten Brandt, & Rick Lombardo Additional Music by Rick Lombardo THE FIRST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTION IN NEAR WEST'S NEW HOME: A FRIENDSHIP IS TESTED BY THE QUEEN OF SNOW HERSELF "Each step you'll ever take, from your first move to your worst mistake, will guide you from here to eternity." - from "Eternity" Be spirited away by this new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fantastical coming-of-age adventure, which inspired the hit Disney movie Frozen. Join Gerda on a dangerous, magical 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! Performances: September 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27. Location: Near West Theatre, 6702 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 For Tickets, click here<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org/tickets/>, or call our Box Office at 216-961-6391, M-F from 11am-4pm.

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