September 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

AUDITIONS FOR IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 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* *Directed by Lisa Yanofsky* 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!

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Swing dance Friday, Sept 11th in Lakewood with Blue Lunch. Dance lessons with Get Hep Swing
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

Please come and join us for a fun night of swing dancing to live music at the Lakewood Masonic Temple! This is the longest running swing dance in the Cleveland area. Over 100 people of all ages and abilities attend this swing dance. The cost of the dance is $12 per person or $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID. $5 for first timers! Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) Blue Lunch will kick off an awesome night of dancing and fun until 12am. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner. Most people dress casually unless there is a special theme. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and not too sticky on the bottom. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, and special topic workshops. The Lakewood Masonic Temple is located at 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info(a)gethepswing.com Valerie Salstrom Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd. 216-374-1927 info(a)GetHepSwing.com

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Mary Poppins at Caryl Crane Youth Theatre begins tonight!
by Brian M Marshall via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

MARY POPPINS Caryl Crane Youth Theatre takes flight with the Disney Classic September 10-20, 2015, at BGSU Firelands College At A Glance: What: Caryl Crane Youth Theatre presents Disney's MARY POPPINS When: September 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 pm, September 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 2:00 pm Where: McBride Auditorium, BGSU Firelands College, Huron, OH 44839 COST: Tickets from $5*-$14 TICKETS: For tickets call 419-626-1950, or order online at www.sanduskystate.com. Mary Poppins is ready to fly over the rooftops of London and into the McBride Auditorium at BGSU Firelands College for 8 performances only, September 10-20, 2015. This family musical features the delightful songs from the cherished Disney film including "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "Step in Time." Winner of 44 major theatre awards from around the globe, Mary Poppins has captivated audiences for generations, and now her enchanting tale is here to delight theatregoers of all ages. Believe in the magic of Mary Poppins and discover a world where anything can happen, if you let it. Under the direction of Brian Marshall, and showcasing a cast of 60 from 17 area schools, Mary Poppins invites Northern Ohio families to travel across the Atlantic to Cherry Tree Lane where the Banks family is about to be introduced to a magical nanny who is "practically perfect in every way." Spectacular Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more. Call 419-372-0732 for details. *Preview performance on Thursday, September 10 - all seats $5, general admission, available one hour prior to curtain. Rated G. ALL TICKETS UNDER $15! Tickets are available now by calling 419-626-1950, or ordering online at www.sanduskystate.com. MARY POPPINS Beginning September 10, 2015 www.firelands.bgus.edu/ccyt<http://www.mercurytheatrecompany.org> Brian Marshall Artistic Director Caryl Crane Youth Theatre BGSU Firelands

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Tomorrow ONLY - Michael Jackson Tribute Concert - To Benefit Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

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"Dreaming Wide Awake" Music Review in 2 weeks!
by George Morgan via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Jason Robert Brown Musical Concert to Benefit Making Schools Safer for All Cleveland, Ohio - September 9, 2015 “Hear my song / It'll help you believe in tomorrow. / Hear my song / It'll show you the way you can shine / Hear my song / It was made for the time when you don't know where to go / Listen to the song that I sing / You'll be fine.” These powerful lyrics offer hope and guidance to a lost child, yet they are words that are continuously needed and echoed throughout life. Regarding childhood, we know that being a child or teenager is difficult. In a time of marriage equality for all and what is considered to be the best time for LGBTQ people in the US, when students identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender life is not as easy as it may be for many of today’s adults because for coming of age students there are so many complexities. “Dreaming Wide Awake” is a musical journey of songs by three-time Tony winning composer, Jason Robert Brown that deal with life, relationships, and everything in between. With a talented cast of 6 performers who have been seen with the North Coast Men’s Chorus, countless local theaters, and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra – Jason Robert Brown’s story- telling songs from the 2015 film The Last 5 Years starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, Parade, Songs for a New World, and The Bridges of Madison County will hit on every emotion. This two-night concert benefit will take place at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at Amistad Chapel in Downtown Cleveland to support GLSEN Northeast Ohio’s mission to make schools safer for all students. GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is celebrating 25 years nationally and 20 years here in Northeast Ohio. As the leaders in research regarding the experiences of LGBTQ youth and creation of professional resources for educators on how to best understand the needs of LGBTQ students, there is still work to be done in today’s schools. GLSEN NEO asks all people to remember what it was like to be a teenager and to reflect on one’s school days - the bad days, the good days, and other moments that may include peers or teachers. Perhaps Jason Robert Brown’s song “Being a Geek” from the musical 13 describes the feelings so many have felt and and continue to feel. With lyrics like “Being a geek is the loneliest thing in the world/ I gotta tell ya rabbi / When you're a geek it's the loneliest thing in the world. / You're always wondering what everybody's laughing about,” it is evident that bullying and discrimination still face so many students who do not fit all of the norms of our diverse society. These and so many of Jason Robert Brown’s lyrics ring true for so many. “Dreaming Wide Awake” will showcase songs that depict life and its journey with humanity at its core. Tickets are $20.00 with a special $10. price for students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.glsen.org/northeastoh or the day of the performance. All seats are general admission at Amistad Chapel at 700 Prospect Road. in Downtown Cleveland.

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Voice lessons for the veteran singer and the novice
by Paul Kroeger via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Singing is an individual matter. Finding the right teacher is important. Generalities are not specific enough; live instruction is better. Your vibrant voice is good enough, but are you finding it consistently? Are you singing audition selections that suit you? Do you worry about your high notes? Are you a beginner and need help learning the rudiments of good singing? Does your choir teacher want you to sing a solo for contest this year? How about you? Do YOU want to do a solo this year? I sing Classical and Broadway, but simple songs mean a lot, too. I have taught all kinds of people to sing. I doubt you can surprise me with a problem you have. Call or email. 216-741-4762 Paul Kroeger - MM/voice, NATS, The Voice Foundation,

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FREE Titanic Programs from Rob Catalano at Akron Libraries on September 12 & 17
by Robert Catalano via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Many of you already know that I’m an RMS Titanic enthusiast and public speaker. - See below for two FREE programs I’m doing in the Akron, Ohio area this month. - Saturday, Sep. 12, 3-4 p.m., Northwest Akron branch of the Summit County Public Library (NW Akron EventKeeper: Tell a Friend) - Thursday, Sep. 17, 6-7 p.m., Mogadore branch of the Summit County Public Library (Mogadore EventKeeper: Tell a Friend) - If I don’t see you aboard this month, hopefully you’ll book passage for a big show I’m doing in Brecksville next April! Be sure to pass this information onto the Titanic enthusiast in your life.P.S. If you’re interested, here’s a link to my YouTube Channel: TitanicLights Best regards, Rob Catalano Ph. 216-741-2046E-mail: robcat1964(a)sbcglobal.net Personal mission statement: To achieve success by helping others do the same. Success is the progressive realization of positive goals. Therefore, success is a journey, not a destination.

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Chagrin Valley Choral Union Welcomes New Members
by Lisa Georges via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Chagrin Valley Choral Union is a premier group with a rich sixty year history. We are a group dedicated to providing a unique opportunity for singers and music lovers who wish to perform masterworks of choral literature. The roster of singers is as diverse as the music we perform. Our 2015-16 season is beginning this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. We rehearse at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Solon. CVCU is a non-audition chorus that rehearses on a weekly basis. Our goal is to perform two concerts a year in order to provide the community with exposure to classical choral music. What separates us from other choral groups is our rich performance history and deep appreciation for expressing and exploring the emotions and passions of the music of the past. New members will be accepted though out the month of September. For more information, please visit our website at chagrinvalleychoralunion.org and click on the membership link. Also, please follow us on Facebook and YouTube.

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South Pacific in Chagrin submission
by Linda Simon Mietus via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Hi Fred, Can you please post the following:CVLT and Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra bring you a concert performance of the Rogers & Hammerstein classic, SOUTH PACIFIC. The story of romance between American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II and an expatriate French plantation owner yielded such classic songs as "Bali Ha'i", "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair", "Some Enchanted Evening", "There Is Nothing Like a Dame", "Happy Talk", "Younger Than Springtime" and "I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy". This is a rare chance to hear the full score performed with a full-size orchestra! - See more at: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre | | | | | | | | | | | Chagrin Valley Little TheatreProviding plays, musicals, youth theater and special events to Northeast Ohio since 1930. Located just a half hour's drive east of downtown Cleveland, CVLT is one o... | | | | View on www.cvlt.org | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/southpacific.php

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Act-It UP! Community Theater Audition Announcement - "The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe"
by Shari Schneider via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Act-It UP! Community Theater Audition Announcement We are pleased to announce that the 2015 Fall Production is... "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by Joseph Robinette based on the story by C. S. Lewis This production is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois When? Thursday, September 24, 2015; 7pm to 9pm Saturday, September 26, 2015; 1pm to 3pm Important Information: Please bring your calendar with you to declare potential rehearsal schedule conflicts. Ages 9 and up are welcome to audition All roles are available and we will be casting 16+ of various ages, male and female. Visit our Facebook Page for Cast of Characters Information (to be posted soon) Auditons will consist of cold reads from the script. Rehearsal Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The first rehearsal is Wednesday, October 7th Where? Pilgrim United Church of Christ 130 Broad Blvd. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 Office Phone: (330) 928-4847 Performance Dates: Friday, December 4, 2015 Saturday, December 5, 2015 (matinee) Sunday, December 6, 2015 Need further information? You can also visit these sites to subscribe to our audition lists. Check www.pilgrimcf.org or actituptheater.wix.com/pilgrim-ucc-church Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/act.it.up.theater Ticket sales support ongoing growth of the community theater program and fundraising for special projects. All production staff and actors are volunteers. "I have finally reached the wonderful point in my life where I know exactly who I am and I continue to grow, without fear, each and every day. I think that comes from putting faith first." ~Shari Lynn Schneider Christian/Wife/Mother/Independent AVON Business Owner/Actress/Playwright/Director and so much more!

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