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LCCC Theatre ?The Diviners? Additional Auditions
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

When: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm Where: Lorain County Community College Cirigliano Studio Theatre 1005 N. Abbe Road Elyria, Ohio 44035 What: LCCC Theatre seeking male actors to audition for the following roles: BUDDY LAYMAN an idiot-boy. Buddy is 14 years old. He needs to be physically fit and very agile. Ideally, the actor playing this role will be small of stature. C.C. SHOWERS a backsliding preacher. C.C. is 30. For 12 years he has been a hellfire and damnation preacher in Kentucky. He discovered that thinking and preaching dont mix so he left that life and has been walking and thinking for three months searching for a new life. MELVIN WILDER a farmhand. 21 - 22 A young man who knows it all. After all, he has been through the Armys basic training - twice! DEWEY MAPLES a young farmhand. 17 - 18 Young , impressionable. He is easily led by Melvin. According to the Samuel French catalogue, this marvelously theatrical play is the story of a disturbed young man and his friendship with a disenchanted preacher in southern Indiana in the early 1930s. When the boy was young he almost drowned. This trauma and the loss of his mother in the same accident has left him deathly afraid of water. The preacher, set on breaking away from a long line of Kentucky family preachers, is determined not to do what he does best. He works as a mechanic for the boy's father. The town doesn't have a preacher and the women try to persuade him to preach while he tries to persuade the child to wash. When the preacher finally gets the boy in the river and is washing him, the townspeople mistake the scene for a baptism. They descend on the event and, in the confusion, the boy drowns. Please contact Jeremy Benjamin at 440-366-7120 or jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu Jeremy K. Benjamin Director of Theatre Production Manager/Technical Director/Designer Lorain County Community College 1005 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 366-7120 jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu

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Heights Youth Theatre Looking for Students for Pit Orchestra
by Pamela Fine via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

*Heights Youth Theatre (HYT), now in its 62nd year, will open the 2015-16 season with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”. **In line with our commitment to involve students in all aspects of theatre production, HYT is looking for a few talented and committed students to audition for the pit orchestra, or in this case, instrumental combo, to provide music for the upcoming “You're a Good Man Charlie Brown” performances October 16-25.* *Student Instrumentalists should demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the following:* - *Flute/Piccolo** - *Alto Sax/Clarinet** - *Bass Guitar* *It is preferred that one individual be able to play both instruments where two are listed. Students who are selected to join the ensemble should understand that preparation and commitment are paramount. Student instrumentalists will be expected to attend all Tech Week rehearsals, just prior to opening night (week of October 12). A stipend will be paid to those students who perform as part of the pit. For more information or to audition, please e-mail hytstagem(a)gmail.com <hytstagem(a)gmail.com> as soon as possible.*

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Audition Notice: Ensemble: Last Five Years in Strongsville
by Ted via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN: the production team of Strongsville Community Theatre's"The Last Five Years" is seeking ladies, ages 20-40, to round out the ensemble for this show! Ensemble members will serve as extras in a number of the show's scenes. Extras will interact with the principal characters with blocking and movement (no singing or dancing). Rehearsal commitment is minimal: September 30, October 5-8, and October 12-15. Show dates October 16-18 and October 23-25. Ensemble members must be available to perform in all shows. Interested parties should submit a headshot or current photo and a performance resume or summary of experience to directorAllison Naso at allison.naso(a)gmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/events/453031678155241/

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Ohio City Theatre Project Presents Snake Oil by Arwen Mitchell
by S. Greywitt via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Ohio City Theatre Project presents the world premiere of *Snake Oil *by Arwen Mitchell *September 18-27, 2015* Ohio City Theatre Project presents *Snake Oil *by Arwen Mitchell. September 18-27, 2015 at Canopy Collective, 3910 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Kilbride agrees to join her friend and partner Delacourt to sell his magic elixir to the masses. When Dryeth approaches them and convinces Delacourt to sell their story to the public for more money and fame, the decision to agree to the arrangement takes a devastating turn. *Snake Oil* is a fast-paced, vaudevillian-style, snake oil-sellin', melodramatic night of entertainment and dancing. Will Kilbride manage to break away and find her own power? Or will her past haunt her and keep her from her dreams? Directed by Sarah Greywitt Written by Arwen Mitchell Costume Design by Molly Huey Lighting Design by Kevin Rutan Scenic and Prop Design by Elaine Hullihen Music by Sade Wolfkitten Fight Direction by Dusten Welch Assistant Fight Direction by Cody Swanson Stage Managed by Charlie Jones Assistant Directed and Dramaturgy by Robert Lucchesi Featuring Stuart Hoffman, Kyle Adam and Amy Schwabauer Performances: September 18th through September 27 Showtimes: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00pm; Sundays at 7:00pm Tickets: $15 To purchase tickets, go to www.ohiocitytheatreproject.com or call 773-290-7508 Up Next! In co-production with Cleveland Public Theatre *Incendiaries* Conceived and Directed by Pandora Robertson January 7-23, 2016 -- Sarah Greywitt www.sarahgreywitt.com www.ohiocitytheatreproject.com

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BROADWAY CONCERT THIS WEEKEND
by Christine Allison via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

"ON BROADWAY" All music is from Broadway musicals. A Chorus for a Cause...voted best performing group of Stark County by the readers of About Stark Magazine, is performing Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 St. Paul's Catholic Church in the heart of North Canton and Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 Westbrook Park United Methodist Church on 12th St. NW in Canton Don't miss this fun concert which will benefit North Canton Playhouse For directions/maps, visit www.achorusforacause.org/events -- *Christine Allison* www.achorusforacause.org www.voicesofhopeyouth.org www.harmonyringersofoh.org

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Mike Talman needed for Wait Until Dark at the Olde Town Hall Theatre
by John Schneider via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Due to a last minute cancellation, the role of Mike Talman in Wait Until Dark is vacant. Any men who would like to audition for this role for the upcoming performances at the Olde Towne Hall Theatre in North Ridgeville, please contact the director, John Schneider, at 440-225-9626. If you get voice mail, please leave a message about what days and times are good for you. Opening night is Friday October 9, 2015 and runs on the October 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24.

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CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE HOLDING "A CHRISTMAS STORY AUDITIONS" FOR CHILDREN OF ALL RACES/ETHNICITES
by Casting via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Cleveland Play House (CPH) is casting children ages 7-12, of all races and ethnicities, 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 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, any race/ethnicity) 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, any race/ethnicity) Another 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, any race/ethnicity) Has a crush on Ralphie. Sweet, girly and likeable. Best friends with Helen. Helen - (9-12, any race/ethnicity) 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 and for more information please fill out the online form at http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting

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"Lone Star" opens Artist's Choice:Black Box Series at Coach House Theatre
by Nancy Cates via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Think Coach House can only rock Agatha Christie? Think again! COACH HOUSE THEATRE 732 West Exchange Street Akron, OH 44302 330-434-7741 box office <http://www.ohioshakespeare.com/> www.coachhousetheatre.com Coach House Theatre presents Lone Star by James McClure Our second season of "Artists' Choice: Black Box Series" Showing for two nights only! Tuesday & Wednesday, October 6 & 7 Tickets only $10; College Students with ID, free! The second season of Coach House Theatre's latest venture, our "Artists' Choice: Black Box Series," begins with James McClure's Lone Star. The show will be performed in a limited two-night run, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, October 6 and 7, at 8 p.m. In this comedy set in Maynard, Texas, at the end of the Viet Nam War, a former bad boy tries to recapture his lost youth by drinking Lone Star beer outside a seedy bar. Lone Star features Ryan Zarecki as war vet Roy, Derrick Winger as his slow but loveable brother Ray, and Jason Leupold as Cletis, their annoying dweeb of a former classmate. The production is directed by Coach House Artistic Director Nancy Cates. The Artists' Choice: Black Box Series shows are not part of Coach House's Subscription Series, and are chosen to appeal to audiences who prefer edgier, more contemporary fare than Coach House's traditional programming. (Lone Star contains adult language, and is not for the faint of heart!) Don't miss this clever and touching play, which The New York Times called, "an uproarious comedy. peppered with the playwright's own special brand of cascading, spontaneous wit. All seats for this show are only $10, and College students will be admitted free, with student ID. SHOW TIMES: October 6 and 7, at 8 p.m. TICKETS: $10, general admission. College students free, with ID. Reservations required as seating is limited. FOR RESERVATIONS: Contact our box office at 330-434-7741, or visit <http://www.coachhousetheatre.com/> www.coachhousetheatre.com. Coach House Theatre is located at 732 West Exchange Street in Akron, next to the Akron Woman's City Club, and at the corner of West Exchange and North Portage Path. Visit us at <http://www.coachhousetheatre.com/> www.coachhousetheatre.com to find out more about this show, and our 2015-2016 season! -- End --

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Clague Playhouse presents THE GHOST TRAIN September 18-October 11
by Alex Nalbach via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Road,Westlake, will present Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy thriller The Ghost Train as the first productionof its 88th season. Agroup of passengers are left stranded at a New England train station in 1926.Forced to spend the night in the dingy waiting area, the travelers soon learnof the station’s eerie past and the phantom train that appears to haunt thetracks at the same time every night. Tempers flare and tensions mount as thecommuters try to come to grips with the impending doom settling in around them. TheGhost Train is directed by Ron Newell. The cast includes Katie Atkinson, JeanCummins, Mike Kunikis, Mark Mayo, Regis McGann, Kate Miller, Alex Nalbach,Dennis Runkle, Alli St. John, Lou Will, and Brandon Wurgess. A preview of the production is available at https://vimeo.com/139071222. The production runs fromSeptember 18 through October 11 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), and$10 for students (with valid ID) and may be purchased by calling the box officeat 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1–6 p.m. Upcomingproductions this season will include Nuncrackers(November 13-December 13), Proof (January15-February 7), Miracle on South DivisionStreet (March 11-April 3), and Panache(May 6-29): please visit clagueplayhouse.org for details.

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Addams Family, a New Musical"
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '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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