September 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

The North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Veggie Villain"
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

The Veggie Villain Or . . . “He Had a Steak in It” By Craig SodaroDirected by Lisa Paynter PERFORMANCES: SEPTEMBER 11-20, 2015 Fridays @ 7:00pm; Saturdays and Sundays @ 2:00 &6:00pm | | | | | TICKETS $12Reservations online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com or NCP Office 330-494-1613 (M-W-F 9am-2pm) PERFORMANCES HELD AT THE NCP YOUTH THEATRE LOCATION:1210 S. Main St., North Canton, OH 44720 Presented with permission from Pioneer Drama Service,Inc.

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Cleveland Entertainment PR Agency Hiring!
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

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: Reminder - Upcoming Auditions for "Well Beings" by Greg Vovos at Tri-C West
by Gloor, Fred via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

The Tri-C 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 may be small stipends for actors to play the parents. 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-m 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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5 week group swing dance classes start today and tomorrow in Brecksville
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Please see www.Brecksvilleart.org for information on beginner and intermediate classes in Balboa and Jitterbug. Classes are fun and affordable and there is no need to sign up with a dance partner. Hope to see you on the dance floor soon! Valerie Valerie Salstrom Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd. 216-374-1927 info(a)GetHepSwing.com

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Theatre 8:15 is looking for a couple teens to complete cast
by Dawna Kornick via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Theatre 8:15 is looking for a couple teens to complete the cast! There is also room to add interested adults! Please contact us if you are interested in joining the cast of this comedy thriller! See details below! STORIES TO DIE FOR When Theater 8:15 throws a fundraiser featuring local students artwork at auction, strange things start to happen. Are the weird voices & odd stories the result of student pranks or is there an otherworldly connection? Cast: 3-4 men age 20 -70 3-4 women age 20-70 4 either gender age 14 and up. Performance Dates: October 16, 17 & 18 October 23 & 24 Friday and Saturday @ 8:15 pm Sunday @ 2:15 pm Theatre 8:15 4740 Massillon Road (Rt. 241) Green, OH 44232 (330) 896-0339 info(a)theatre815.com

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EVENT: Last Weekend to See Dover Players' Hilarious New Comedy - Without A Clue
by Mark Little via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

EVENT: Last Weekend to See Dover Players' Hilarious New Comedy - Without A Clue Note: Reservations are strongly recommended. We nearly had sold out performances during the first and second weekend. See review of Without A Clue at: http://www.cleveland.com/north-olmsted/index.ssf/2015/09/north_olmsteds_dove r_players_w.html Without A Clue Written and Directed by Breianne Knight Saylor "At the Falcon Inn you'll find a warm bed, a relaxing stay, and a dead guy in room five." Plot Summary: Justin Tyme has a problem. It's not that his name is confusing. It's not that the hotel he owns is falling apart. It's not that a rain storm has trapped all of his guests together. And it's not that his guests include a wannabe rock star, a bumbling detective, or a weirdo in a cape. It's that one of his guests is a killer. And when a building inspector arrives ready to condemn his hotel, he's going to have to get away with murder. Cast: Justin Tyme ...... Ben Saylor Lulu ....... Julie Marchand Howard ....... Assad Khaishgi Slash ....... Jason Kilbane Tina ........ Holly Prather Inspector Stumph ... Neil Donnelly Brooke ...... Lisa Margevicius Mortimer ...... Michael Attali Sally Lynch ..... Jenny Erbs Production Staff: Director ...................... Breianne Knight Saylor Reservations ................ Todd Evangelista Light and Sound Operator ............ Jason Knight Advertising, Box Office and Refreshments .... Linda Little Tech Advisor, Program, and Set Assistance .... Mark Little Remaining Performance Dates Sept. 18-20 Times: 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday (There is a brief intermission for each performance when light refreshments will be served.) Location North Olmsted Old Town Hall 5186 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 NOTE: The Old Town Hall is located just south of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel south on Dover Center Road you will pass the Police Station on the right. The Old Town Hall is the small building between the Police Station and City Hall. You may park in the lot to the left of the Old Town Hall building. Cost Admission is FREE, first come, first serve. Or, call Acting Out! at 440-779-1284 for reservations available for $5.00 per seat. For additional information: www.doverplayers.com https://www.facebook.com/thedoverplayers

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Gilda Shedstecker Presents! The Golden Girls
by Doug Tennant via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

*Gilda Shedstecker Presents!* *Gilda Strikes Gold:GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE!!* Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, and *Gilda Shedstecker Presents!* is excited to bring another bold parody to the Kathleen Howland Theatre, with impersonations of beloved Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty as the iconic culture sensation of the 1980s, The Golden Girls*.* *GSP!* fondly and gently pokes fun at these favorite mature ladies and pays homage to many of their fans' favorite moments from the show. Michael Burkhardt stars as Rose, Brad Vincent as Blanche, Joey Anderson as Sophia, and Bart Herman as Dorothy, with Manuel Halkias as the ever-present and super-underachiever Stan Zbornak. The cast also includes Patrice Rittenhouse, Kitty Deames Burgett, Ellen Fox, Stephon Harris, Grace Worley, Paige Worley, Linda Alexander-Radak, Frances Hall, Tiffeny Brown and Trudy Koehler. The show opens September 18, with performances September 19, 20, 25, and 26 at 8:00 pm, at Kathleen Howland Theatre at 2nd April Galerie, 324 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH. The content of this play is similar to the comedy in the original show, appropriate for children if they watch the reruns. Directed by Doug Tennant, stage manager is Tawny Plumley Burkhardt. Call 330-451-0924 or visit http://bit.do/GSP_GoldGirls <http://bit.do/GSP_GoldGirls> for tickets. All seats are $10.00.

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Workshop Players Auditions: The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Adapted By Michael Paller - Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m.
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Workshop Players will hold auditions for The Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Paller and directed by Jonathan McCleery on Sunday, September 13 & Tuesday, September 15 at 7 pm. Call-backs will be Wednesday, September 16, 7 pm. The theater is located at 44820 Middle Ridge Rd. in Amherst. This is not your typical Christmas Carol. The time is Christmas Eve. Dickens and his wife have invited over friends for a Yuletide celebration. They ask Charles for a story. Charles whisks his guests up to the attic where the Dickens’ theatrical props are stored. There he distributes various parts for his guests to play in a story he’s just developing. The result is the familiar Christmas Carol story. 48 characters are portrayed by only 10 actors. The ability to portray several distinct characters is a must. English accents strongly recommended. Some characters use Cockney*. Some ages of the characters may be altered to accommodate casting requirements. Preparation: Children will be asked to tell a story with 2 or more characters in which they may act out the action and dialogue. Limit 2-3 minutes. Adults are asked to prepare 2 monologues which demonstrate an ability to portray distinct characters. Limit 3 minutes total for both. Call backs will consist of readings from the script. Some acting exercises may also be included in the audition process. Rehearsals: Tentatively set for Mondays through Thursdays from 7-9 pm at the theater. Tech rehearsal will be Sunday November 15 at 2 pm. Come to auditions with any conflicts you may have. Since school will be in session we will try to limit the number of rehearsals involving the children, and we will send them home as early as possible. However, the closer we get to opening, the more frequent rehearsals will be, and the later they will run. Please be advised. We require a parent or guardian to be present for each child while rehearsing. Charles Dickens – Please understand: we are not casting Scrooge, we are casting Dickens who portrays Scrooge. Dickens was in his early 30’s when Christmas Carol was written. High energy, engaging and winsome, although melancholy at the opening. The Child – about 10 years old. Precocious, troublesome, the embodiment of Dickens’ repressed inner child, struggling to find release in Dickens’ writing. Mark Lemon – Editor of Punch magazine, a humorous weekly. Good natured. Loves a joke, but tends to complain about unexpected events. Huge appetite and waistline. A fat suit might be necessary. Plays First Portly Gentleman, Fezziwig, Fat Man, Man on the Bed. Frederick Dickens – Charles’ younger brother, early 20’s. Something of'a ne’er-do-well but of the charming'variety. Portrays Fred, Young Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (first appearance), Old Joe* Clarkson Stanfield – an artist. About 32. Has a gentle yet mischievous demeanor. A major plus if you can play violin reasonably well. Portrays Bob Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Past, Topper, The Thin Man, The Undertaker*. Helen Hogarth – 10-year-old niece of Charles Dickens. Portrays a Caroller, Fan, a Little Fezziwig, Belinda Cratchit. Charley Dickens – Charles’ son, also about 10 years old. Portrays a Caroller, Young Ebenezer, a Little Fezziwig, Tiny Tim, the Boy Mrs. Stanford – Wife of Clarkson, early 30’s. Delicately featured. Sings a duet in the course of the play. Portrays Belle, Martha Cratchit, Mrs. Fred’s sister, the Charwoman*. Catherine Dickens – Wife of Charles, late 20’s or early 30’s. Taller than Mrs. Stanford. Sings a duet in the course of the play. Portrays Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Crachit, Mrs. Fred, Mrs. Dilber* John Forster – Dickens’ closest friend and advisor. 30’s. Gruff. Intimidating in appearance and demeanor, yet with an underlying playfulness. Portrays, Second Portly Gentleman, Ghost of Jacob Marley, Dick Wilkins, Ghost of Christmas Present, Man with Handkerchief, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (second appearance) Please direct your questions to the director: Jonathan McCleery (strongheart11(a)yahoo.com) Performance dates will be: November 19-21 and 28-29; December 4-6 and 11-13 Come be part of retelling this classic tale in such a unique and fascinating way. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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Long Form Improv Wednesday! $5.00 admission!
by Renee via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Dennis! Improv Comedy every third Wednesday of the Month at The Bevy In Birdtown. This Improv Comedy features Dionne Atchison, James Catullo, Jeremiah Widmer, Joseph Lewis, John Cesa, & Tracy Cubbal. Join them on Wednesday, September 16th as they make you laugh.. $5 admission at the door. Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8:00 The Bevy in Birdtown 12112 Madison Avenue Lakewood

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Mamai Theatre Company's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN opens Thursday at Kennedy's, Playhouse Square & a WCPN interview with playwright Ariel Dorfman!
by Christine via NEohioPAL 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

*Mamai** Theatre Company's critically-acclaimed 2015 season continues September 17th!* You can sponsor <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets/cvvh>, join our mailing list <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets/cvvh> or purchase tickets <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!death-and-the-maiden/cbsd> online! *DEATH AND THE MAIDEN* *By Ariel Dorfman* Directed by Katia P. Schwarz Scenic Design by Don McBride Lighting Design by Robert Peck Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Costume Design by Katia P. Schwarz Properties Design by Cody Swanson SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 4, 2015 Kennedy's at Playhouse Square 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: www.mamaitheatreco.org <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!death-and-the-maiden/cbsd> 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. *This production is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.* Details <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!death-and-the-maiden/cbsd> *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. Mamai Artistic Associate and 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.” *Special Pre-Show Event on 90.3 WCPN* Tune in to hear Dee Perry chat with playwright Ariel Dorfman and a scene from the production on "The Sound of Applause" at 2 & 10 pm on Thursday, September 17th. *Special Post Show Events at Kennedy's* *Sunday, September 20thLIVING UNDER A DICTATORSHIP* Panelists will include guests Alex Quintana, Ricardo Morales, Ernesto Guevara, and Alondra Pacheco, all of whom have experienced life under dictatorship. *Sunday, September 27thHEALING FROM TRAUMA * Guest Panelists Annette Kent and Kate Biddle of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. *Local Public Funding Supports & Enriches the Work of Mamai Theatre Company* In 2015, Mamai Theatre Company received over $3,700 in support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, which has helped us produce our third season as Cleveland’s newest classical theatre. This type of funding strengthens our community and enriches the quality of life in our neighborhoods for people of all ages. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about this extremely important funding partner. The financial support received from the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture will help Mamai Theatre Company bring you our third production this season: Ariel Dorfman’s important play, Death and the Maiden. In keeping with our mission to create equal opportunity for women in the professional theatre, this production features a strong female protagonist and is directed by a woman. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is the public funder of arts and culture organizations, programs and events in Cuyahoga County. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s sole funding source is a dedicated cigarette tax levied within Cuyahoga County. Established by voters in 2007, CAC has awarded over 1,200 grants since then, distributing over $125 million in tax dollars to more than 300 organizations based in the County. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s sole funding source is a dedicated tax within Cuyahoga County. Renewal of this funding source will be on the ballot on November 3 for voters to consider. Please take a few minutes to learn more about this important source of public funding and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture by visiting their website: cacgrants.org.

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