September 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Review of "A Comedy of Tenors" at Cleveland Play House
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '15

13 Sep '15

The more, the merrier in Cleveland Play House’s ‘A Comedy of Tenors’ Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Sometimes, whether through divine intervention or the heights of human inspiration, art is elevated to a higher level and becomes transcendent. Evidence of this can be found in the masterworks of Monet, Mozart, Michelangelo and, now, Ludwig. OK, this is a huge exaggeration. Which is fine since playwright Ken Ludwig’s art form of choice is farce, where overstatement is not only expected but required. In his plays, clueless characters find themselves mistaken for others, running in circles in their underwear, and in unlikely situations that escalate in pace and improbability to the point of absurdity. And many doors get slammed in their wake. No, farce is not fine art or high art. But Ludwig has most certainly raised the bar with “A Comedy of Tenors,” currently on stage in its world premiere at Cleveland Play House. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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**Private Training - Complete Class Schedule**
by Edward Niam via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '15

13 Sep '15

*Tai Chi Institute USA* *~The Movement of Life~* *Private Training* An alternative when your schedule does not permit you to attend a regular class and there are numerous benefits to *Private Training*: - You set the frequency and schedule of your classes - Classes can be held at your home/office or our location - Personalized attention - Learn at an accelerated rate - Focus on strengthening the areas with the most need **Fee Structure: Sold in packages of 4, 7 and 12 one hour classes payable in advance. Please contact us for more details and scheduling options. Tai Chi Institute USA is pleased to announce the creation of 2 new beginner’s classes: -Wednesdays starting September 23rd at 7 pm at King’s Gym in Bedford Heights. -Saturday’s starting September 26th at Namaste Yoga Studio in Northfield. Check our website, www.taichicleveland.com, for details, registration and payment information. **Complete Class Schedule** Tai Chi *~The Movement of Life~* Monday: · Federated Church – *Seniors* Tai Chi, 10 am – Chagrin Falls Tuesday · Hillcrest Academy – Tai Chi, 6:30 pm – South Euclid Wednesday · Kings Gym – Tai Chi, 9:30 am – Bedford Heights · Kings Gym - Tai Chi, 7:00 pm – Bedford Heights Thursday · All About Dance by Kristen – Tai Chi, 8:15 pm – Stow Saturday · Hillcrest Academy – Tai Chi, 10 am – South Euclid · Namaste Yoga Studio – Tai Chi, 12:30 pm – Northfield **Check “Class Schedule” on our website for details regarding every event** ~The Movement of Life~ is a unique program suitable for all ages blending the healing qualities of Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu and Acupressure to fine tune and recharge your mental, physical and spiritual health. Physical benefits may include improved posture, balance and flexibility, added strength and endurance, an improved digestive system, increased muscle and bone density, normalized metabolism, weight loss and a stronger immune system. Favorable mental and spiritual results include relieving of tension and stress, releasing anxiety, creating a mind-body connection, enhancing focus and awareness, removing energy blocks, gaining a sense of calmness and well-being and lessening mood swings. ~The Movement of Life~ can also positively affect conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, Parkinson’s and diabetes. About our facilitator: Sifu Edward Niam is a Master of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Pa Kua Chang, Shaolin Healing Touch, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture. He has been helping people utilize the secrets of alternative health and wellness therapies for more than 40 years. Please note that as a member of Tai Chi Institute USA there are 7 weekly classes at 5 locations that you are welcome to attend. Classes are held at Federated Church in Chagrin Falls, Hillcrest Academy in South Euclid, Kings Gym in Bedford Heights, All About Dance! By Kristen in Stow and Namaste Yoga Studio in Northfield. Details for each class can be found on the Calendar on the home page of our website. The fee structure for 2015 is as follows: 8 week session per person - $120.00, 8 week session per couple (spouse, partner, family member) - $200.00. To register call the Institute at 330.564.7558, email us at taichicleveland(a)gmail.com or visit our website and register and pay online using the secure PayPal link. Or Mail your check made payable to Edward Niam, 8565 E. Washington Street, Suite 106, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023. Register early – class size is limited. www.taichicleveland.com *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam Master-TCM, SKF http://twitter.com/ <http://goog_682850697>edwardniam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8565 Washington Street Suite 106 Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 330.564.7558 http://sifuedwardniam.icnbuys.com www.taichicleveland.com taichicleveland(a)gmail.com [image: --] Edward Niam [image: https://]about.me/SifuEdwardNiam <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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Berko review: A COMEDY OF TENORS @ Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '15

13 Sep '15

To read Roy Berko's review of A COMEDY OF TENORS @ Cleveland Play House go to www.royberko.info. To receive his reviews immediately after they are posted on-line go to the blog and follow the directions in the right hand column. Roy's reviews and previews also appear on Broadwayworld.com, artsamerica.com, and coolcleveland.com Please vote for Issue 8--which supports Cuyahoga County's Arts & Culture sector and is NOT A TAX INCREASE.

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This is the Show Choir you have been waiting to join...!!!
by via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '15

13 Sep '15

Have you ever dreamed of singing with the band Foreigner? Performing at Playhouse Square? Joining the Musical Theater Project on stage? Or just making someone's day by joining hands with the elderly in a sing-a-long? We are Note-oriety Show Choir...and we have been there and done that!!! The group, formerly known as the "SELREC Singers," is holding auditions for the 2015-2016 season! Based in Solon for the last five years, the 30-member adult show choir is looking for new members, both male and female, age 18+. Our repertoire includes mostly pop tunes and Broadway show tunes with a healthy mix of a little bit of everything else...country, classic, folk, etc. Directed by R. Scott Posey with accompaniment by Ann Michael, Note-oriety Show Choir presents two big concert series each year....our winter holiday concert, usually held in the Solon High School Lecture Hall in early December which is a formal event with music folders and a festive theme....and our spring concert series, which includes three performances in June in the Solon High School Performing Arts Center. Our June show includes choreography, costumes, sets, and an orchestra, and all of our music is memorized. Our theme for the June 2016 concert will include songs from 'Pop Artists through the Decades.' The group meets every Tuesday evening throughout the year (except in summer) from 7p-9p, usually at Orchard Middle School. As we get closer to the spring show, we will add additional rehearsals as needed for choreography, solo and ensemble groups, and extra preparation for the performances. If you are selected to be a part of the "front line" dance group, you will be called for an extra rehearsal a week, usually beginning in late February or early March. The front line group will be selected in early February. Interested in joining our amazing group? Email svnoteoriety(a)gmail.com for more information as soon as possible! ***Please DO NOT hit reply to this email....please email: svnoteoriety(a)gmail.com with your name, email address, and phone number, and someone will get back to you ASAP. Rehearsals/Auditions run Tuesday evenings through September (with the exception of September 22) at 7pm at Orchard Middle School in Solon on Craemer Drive off SOM Center Road/Rte 91. Audition information will be sent to you via email when you let us know of your interest. Don't delay -- join today!!! See you on the stage!

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Special Needs Dance Class
by Vicki Fritzman via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '15

13 Sep '15

[image: Inline image 1] A DANCE CLASS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS /CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS. There is no movement too big and no movement too small! This class is for special needs individuals of all ages and any type of ability. Come and journey with us through music and movement delightfully taught by a choreographer with over 30 years of experience. This class session begins October 6, 2015 and runs through December 3, 2015. Available class times: Tuesday ~~ 11:00am—12 noon Wednesday ~~ 1:30 pm—2:30 pm Thursday ~~ 7:00 pm—8:00 pm Classes are held at—The United Church of Christ, 32801 Electric Ave, in Avon Lake, just west of Rt. 83/Avon-Belden Rd. Each 1 hour class is $17.50—cash or check accepted. Punch cards are also available for purchase with a $5.00 discount per purchase of 4 classes. 4-punch card = $65.00 ($70 value less $5.00 discount) 8-punch card = $130.00 ($140 value less $10.00 discount) Call Victoria Fritzman at 440-930-4782 for sign up and payment, or email at singingvic(a)gmail.com. There is a class limit of 20 participants. PLEASE NOTE: PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN AND REMAIN IN THE CLASSROOM DURING THE ONE HOUR SESSION.

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What Were They Thinking: Larry in the First Row
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '15

13 Sep '15

What Were They Thinking: Larry In The First Row Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics When we theatergoers take our seats, lost in the anticipation of an evening of live entertainment, so much around us goes unnoticed or underappreciated. The ornamental rosettes, acanthus leaves, and assorted curlicues that decorate crown molding. The meticulous notes from the dramaturg buried in the middle of the playbill. Larry in the first row. If you’ve ever attended the repertory performances of The Great Lakes Theater, subscribed to Ensemble or Dobama, or visited Mercury Theatre, the CVLT or Rabbit Run… there, overlooked and innocuous, is Larry – the patron saint of local theater – always in the first row. To say that Larry loves theater is an understatement. It is his primary passion and his most fulfilling pleasure. It does not define him, but theater most certainly completes him. Larry is an arts advocate. He is an adoring admirer and voracious promoter with the discerning eye of a professional critic. He is equally appreciative of equity performers and earnest amateurs, is unabashedly open to theater in all its many manifestations, and greets every production as if it was his first and has the potential to be the best. Larry is an innocent. He is astoundingly unaware or unconcerned that he is the only man at “Menopause: The Musical,” the only straight man in the audience of an all-gay revue, and the only octogenarian attending children’s theater without a child in tow. Larry is a Caucasian Jew at a Karamu House production of “Black Nativity.” There he is in the first row. For the rest of this article, which was written on Father’s Day in 2009 for the Chagrin Valley Times, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/. Larry passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the age of 88.

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Sue Holland Johnson: Faye Sholiton Announces TALKING POINTS, Mon. 9/21, Dobama, 7:00 P
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '15

12 Sep '15

Greetings and warm (Labor Day) wishes From Faye Sholiton - Just wanted to announce the first public reading of my play TALKING POINTS, slated for Monday, September 21 at 7 p.m., at Dobama Theatre (2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights). Running time is about 70 minutes. No reservations are necessary. Here's the synopsis: In the aftermath of an ugly racial incident at a high school football game, the hosting Valley Cardinals must make amends. Unfortunately, some adults who believe that the best defense is a good offense only exacerbate the tension, leaving the kids to find their own way. Jacqi Loewy* directs a terrific cast: Ursula Cataan*, Fred Gloor*, Dan Hoy, Madison Pauley, Miranda Scholl, and Tom Woodward*. (*Member, Actors' Equity Assn) The reading is sponsored by Dobama Theatre, as part of the Playwrights' Gym readings of new works. Admission is free, although donations to Dobama will be gratefully accepted. All my best, Faye

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Still Time - Young People Needed for New Play
by Mike Skerritt via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '15

12 Sep '15

There is still time to audition for a new play called "What Remains." See information below. The Happy Ending Lyric Players announce auditions for a newplay by Max Bush titled “What Remains.” Theplay will be presented as part of a week-long Arts Festival at the FirstBaptist Church of Greater Cleveland at 3630 Fairmount Boulevard in Shaker Heights. AUDITIONS · 6 to 9 PM Sunday, September 13 · 7 to 9:30 PM Monday, September 14 Director Mike Skerritt isseeking · 9 women, teenage to early 20’s; · 2 men, one teenage, one middle to late 20’s · One older woman in her 60’s or 70’s, CHARACTER SUMMARY: NOTE: Ages are approximate. If you can LOOK the age indicated, you don’t haveto BE that age. PRESENT DAY CHARACTERS: · Maggie (18) – Lead actress. Artisticallytalented teenager who befriends Cliona, an elderly woman who is artistic in herown right, and who takes an interest in Maggie’s talent · Cliona (60’s to 70’s) – LeadActress. A former artist herselfwho, through her relationship with Maggie, remembers her own youthfulexperiences in exploring her artistic abilities · Mike (18) – Maggie’sboyfriend who wants Maggie to join him at a local college in the fall · Sarah (18) –Maggie’s free-spirited, eccentric friend with a great imagination · Karen and Trisha (18) – Two of Maggie’s friends. Trisha dances. · Kimi (17) – Cliona’s granddaughter, protectiveof her grandmother’s possessions FLASHBACKCHARACTERS: · Ona (18) – Lead Actress. Teenage Cliona · Evan (27) – Lead Actor. Cliona’s early adult boyfriend · Angela and Leanne (17) – Two of a young Cliona’sfriends. Angela sings. I n Max’ own words, the following is a synopsis of the play. “Maggieis a talented young artist who is just a couple months away from graduatinghigh school. As the summer swiftly approaches she finds herself agonizing overserious life decisions. What is theright path for her future? Should shefollow her dreams and become an artist? Or should she do the sensible thing and go to college with her boyfriendMike? As Maggie struggles with lookinginto her future she meets Cliona, a 69 year old woman who hires Maggie to sortthrough the objects of Cliona’s life. As Maggie, and her eccentric friend Sarah, search through Cliona’sthings, the people involved with them come alive and we see the truth aboutCliona’s own artistic past. An unlikelyfriendship blossoms between Maggie and Cliona as they each help the other todiscover something about themselves they never would have found on their own.” PERFORMANCE DATES: · 7:30 PM Friday, November 13 · 7:30 PM Saturday, November 14 · 2:00 PM Sunday, November 15 Come prepared to read a few lines from the play, and to demonstratesome simple movement steps. Anappointment is not required. No singingis required. Contact Mike Skerritt at gmskerritt(a)aol.comwith questions.

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Charlie Brown Christmas auditions
by Meriel via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '15

12 Sep '15

Academy for the Dramatic Arts is holding auditions for A Charlie Brown Christmas on Sunday, Sept 13 from 4-6 PM. No preparation is necessary. All students ages 9-16 are welcome to audition: all those auditioning will receive a role. No registration required, but a $75 participation fee is required for all those in the show. Rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 4-6 PM; performances will take place December 10-11. Auditions will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 23114 West Rd, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138. Questions can be directed to Josh Landis at jlandis608(a)gmail.com.

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Adult Modern/Ballet Classes RED Dance Center
by Kelli Sanford via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '15

12 Sep '15

RED Dance Center School of Modern Dance Fall (Sept-Dec) Adult Modern and Ballet Classes Tuesdays 1:30-2:45pm Beginner/Intermediate Modern Technique 6:15-7:30pm Intermediate Ballet Technique Thursdays 1:30-2:45pm Beginner/Intermediate Ballet Technique Contact ksanford(a)RealEdgeDance.org to register or for more information! RED Dance Center is located at 1691 Georgetown Road Suite H, Hudson Ohio 44236 www.RealEdgeDance.org Sent from Windows Mail

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