September 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

InsideCPH Events Offer Behind the Scenes Peek at Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors
by Natalie Ault via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

InsideCPH Events Offer Behind the Scenes Peek at Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors, the hilarious world-premiere comedy by comic mastermind Ken Ludwig, is already entertaining audiences with its farcical fun, but the enjoyment doesn’t have to stop when the final curtain falls. If you’re interested in continuing—or beginning—your journey with this uproarious play, Cleveland Play House has even more excitement in store with our free InsideCPH events. These events allow audience members to get up-close-and-personal with the people and processes that make our work happen. The events take place in a fun, informal and interactive setting and are always open to the public and free of charge. Ranging from Pre-show Conversations and Post-show TalkBacks to Behind-The-Scenes workshops and Script Club, InsideCPH is the perfect way to get to know our shows on a deeper level. InsideCPH events for Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors are: CPH SCRIPT CLUB: Script Club Reception Sunday September 13th Approximately 4:30 pm, immediately following performance Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors RSVP required at www.clevelandplayhouse.com<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com> BEHIND-THE-SCENES: It’s a Farce! Saturday, September 19 12–1:00 p.m. Join Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors actor Rob McClure as he conducts an acting workshop on the world of Farce! This Tony-nominated actor (Chaplin) will lead participants in a fun-filled exploration of the style and heart associated with this most time-honored and beloved of comic traditions. RSVP required at www.clevelandplayhouse.com<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com> TALKBACK September 13, 15, 17, and 20 immediately following performance PRE-SHOW CONVERSATIONS 45 minutes before every performance INSIDEGUIDE Online at clevelandplayhouse.com

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Addams Family"
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 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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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Veggie Villain"
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 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 Public Theatre announces auditions for Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Readings
by Jaclyn McConnell via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

*Cleveland Public Theatre announces * *Auditions for Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Readings * Cleveland Public Theatre is looking to cast 3 plays for a series of readings for our Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellows. We are looking for a diverse group of all ages and types interested in originating roles in three new plays. The Nord Family Foundation Playwright Residency Readings consist of 3 readings for each play written by 3 local writers. Each play will have two private readings and one fully staged reading open to the public. *When: Saturday, September 26th from 1:00-4:00pm* *Where: CPT’s Campus (6415 Detroit Ave)* Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in one hour increments. Actors will be given sides at the audition for cold readings. They should also come with one prepared contemporary monologue that they may be asked to perform. Please bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume, if available. Actors should be prepared to stay for the entire hour. *The Nord Readings will need the following commitment:* 1. First Reading: a private, invitation-only cold read with no prior rehearsals that will take place the weekend of October 22nd – 24th 2. Second Reading: a private, invitation-only reading with 10 hours of rehearsal. Performance will take place the weekend of November 12th – 14 th 3. Final Reading: 2 fully staged-reading performances open to the general public with 20 hours of rehearsal (similar to CPT’s SpringBoard series from previous seasons). Performances will take place the weekend of January 6 th – 10th *AEA contracts will not be considered. Non AEA actors will receive a very small stipend.* Interested actors should schedule an appointment with Joan Yellen Horvitz Assistant Directing Fellow, *Jaclyn McConnell *by email only: *jrenee.mcconnell(a)gmail.com <jrenee.mcconnell(a)gmail.com>**. *When scheduling your audition, you must *provide your preferred time and phone number*. Please do not call. Appointments will only be made via email. *Looking to cast the following:* *Well Beings*, *written by Greg Vovos and directed by Dale Heinen* * Seeking 6 men, and 3 women—any ethnicity.* ANTON: M, 30ish, struggling with heroin addiction. JOHN: M, 50s. Anton's Dad. He has cancer, but he'd tell you that's the least of his problems. Doubled with MAN, 50's, sweaty, gross and middle-aged. JACK: M, 20s, the Romeo to Holly's Juliet. An addict who is determined to get clean for both Holly and himself. Doubled with CHECKERS, 20s, another user, tall, from the recovery center. THE ECHO: M, 30s, an unkind voice in Anton's head. GRAVEDIGGER: M, 40s-60s, he buries the dead. Doubled with TERRENCE, a user facing the crisis of his life. JESSE: M, 20s, a.k.a. The Mad Hatter. Recovering user. A wildcard. Doubled with VINCE, 20's, a slick user from the recovery center. MARY: F, 50s, Anton's Mom. She loves with the strength and endurance that only a mother can. HOLLY: F, 20s, a heroin addict and Jack's partner. If she could stop feeling altogether, she would, but Jack makes that difficult for her. Her life has not been easy. ELLA: F, 30-40s, a recovering heroin addict who facilitates the NA meetings. *The Waters**, Written by Gail Nyoka and directed by Melissa T. Crum* *Seeking 6 women and 2 men NOTE: Descriptions of ethnicity are loose and can be altered.* DIANNA GARNET: F, age 40 – 45. African American JANICE SHARPE: F, age 45 – 50. Caucasian DELORES KEYS: F, age 40 – 45. Caucasian SYLVIA LANDE: F, age 35 – 40. Native American, or Asian NURSE LILLIAN BURNS: F, age 55 - 60. Wears a lab coat over her conservative clothing. African American DOCTOR LEWIS MOORE, M, age 65 - 70. Dresses conservatively, expensively. Caucasian. ANTLERED MASKED FIGURE: M, age range 25 – 45, almost naked, has a wild feel. Native or African American, or Caucasian. HEADLESS WOMAN: F, age range 35 – 40. Bloodied and with a bloody hole for a heart. Could possibly be played by one of the other characters (Janice?). Caucasian – the same as Delores, whatever ethnicity is chosen for Delores. *Canon Fodder* *, Written by Stuart Hoffman, directed by Caitlin Lewins **Seeking 1 woman, any ethnicity* THE FAN: F, mid-late 30s, Recounting what she considers a literary love affair with her favorite author. ------------------------------

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Health Show looking for TV Guest
by Karen Kawolics via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Hi All, I am looking for someone who would like to be interviewed on any health topic. This is for a health & fitness TV program. I am taping on Tuesday September 22nd at 4:30 in Macedonia, Ohio. Please email your idea if you are available on that date and time. It would be a 6-7 minute in studio interview. I will provide you with a video link of your interview to download and to use as you like. A few samples of the program are listed below. Please email info to Karen Kawolics at kmmk816(a)yahoo.com https://youtu.be/kn3zQITjzuQ https://youtu.be/UcNQdHJmFpA

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THIS SUNDAY AND MONDAY: Auditions for PLAY ON at The Hudson Players
by Dana Herro via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Audition notice for Hudson Players fall production of Play On! by Rick Abbott Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Directed by; June Organ Auditions will be held on September 13 and 14 at 7pm at the Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt St. Hudson, Ohio. Performance dates are; November 6,7,13,14,15,20,21. Anyone auditioning should be prepared to read from the script. A perusal copy of the script is available at Hudson Public Library. Please bring an up to date resume. Head shots are welcome but not required. Play On! is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does. When the authoress decides to give a speech on the state of modern theatre during the curtain calls, the audience is treated to a madcap climax with a thoroughly hilarious romp. Even sound effects reap their share of laughter. *Casting 3 male, 7 female* Aggie Manville - a stage manager & prompter Geraldine “Gerry” Dunbar - a community theatre director Henry Banish (“Lord Dudley“) - a character actor Polly Banish (“Lady Margaret”) - a character actress Marla “Smitty” Smith (“Doris the maid”) - a supporting player Saul Watson (“Doctor Rex Forbes”) - a villain Billy Carewe (“Stephen Sellers”) - a juvenile Violet Imbry (“Diana Lassiter”) - an ingenue Louise Peary - a sound-and-lighting-and-scene technician Phyllis Montague - a novice playwright in the community For further information on Hudson Players, visit their website www.hudsonplayers.com <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsonplayers.com%2F&h=3AQFS…>

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Models Needed
by Carla Carter via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Models needed for a photography shoot for 1 hour at an after school program in downtown Cleveland area. This is not a paid shoot. All images (around 40) taken by the photography instructor will be given to the model at no charge on a CD. Looking for men, women, and children of all ages on Mondays and Wednesdays starting next week from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm through mid-November. A change of clothing welcome. Please email now to schedule. Must sign photo release statement. Contact Carla @ LovejoyPics(a)gmail.com if interested. Carla Carter LovejoyLovejoy Photography

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Cleveland Inner City Ballet- Fall Session begins in our New Downtown Cleveland Ballet Studio
by chanda ford via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Cleveland Inner City Ballet will have our first Fall Session in our newly renovated Downtown Cleveland Ballet Studio! Fall classes begin Saturday, September 12th. We offer classes for children of all ages and, adult Yoga and Zumba too. Contact us today for registration information. We hope to be dancing with you soon! Cleveland Inner City Ballet offers professionally taught dance education to underserved populations. We believe everyone deserves to have the gift of a good quality dance education. Ballet is ALIVE in Cleveland at Cleveland Inner City Ballet! Cleveland Inner City Ballet1427 East 36th. Street, Suite 4203ACleveland, Ohio 44114216.903.6604clevelandinnercityballet.orgCICBallet(a)ymail.comFriend us on Facebook today!

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AUDITIONS for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Cassidy Theatre
by The Cassidy Theatre via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

*PLEASE JOIN US FOR UPCOMING AUDITIONS at The Cassidy Theatre for * *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* *Director: Mike Larochelle* *Music Director: Mike Caraffi* *Choreographer: Brenda Larochelle* *Audition Dates: * *Sunday September 20, 7:00 PM* *Monday September 21, 7:00 PM* *CALLBACKS: TBD* *OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary* Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available *Location: *The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Hts., OH 44130 (In the Greenbrier Commons, behind the Police Station) *Please prepare the following:* *Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from the show, or in the style of the show that shows off your vocal range. Please bring sheet music (accompanist will be provided). *Bring a headshot and resume if available. Please bring a picture even if headshot isn’t available. *Be prepared for movement/ dance audition. *If you wish to audition but are not able to make it to the above dates, please contact the box office at #440-842-4600 to make alternate arrangements. *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. *Show Dates for:** November 21st - December 6th, 2015. Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 PM and Sundays @ 3:00 PM* Show Information: Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Additional Material by Jay Reiss Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless charm and humor. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul crushing, pout inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. *CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND VOCAL RANGES: (**Please Note: Most cast members sing in ensemble musical numbers not listed below.)* *LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUNENIERRE*- the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. A3 - F5 *MARCY PARK*- placed ninth in last year’s nationals. She speaks six languages and is the poster child for the Over- Achiever, and attends a Catholic school called "Our Lady of Intermittent Sorrows." She is also not allowed to cry. C4 - E5 *OLIVE OSTROVSKY*- A newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. B3 - F5 *CHIP TOLENTINO-* An athletic and social Boy Scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. C4 - B5 *LEAF CONEYBEAR*- The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. A3 - A5 *WILLIAM BARFEE*- A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous “Magic Foot” method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory. E4 - B5 *RONA LISA PERETTI* (Age 35 – 50) - The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children. B3 - F5 *MITCH or MADGE MAHONEY* (Age 25 – 40) - The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch/Madge is performing community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He/She has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find him/herself wishing he/she could find a way to make the kids feel better. E4 - A5 *DOUGLAS PANCH* (Age 35 – 50) - The Vice Principal of Putnam Middle School. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. *Additional Roles that May be doubled:* *JESUS CHRIST:* Deity invoked by a speller in need. Non-singing role. *CARL DAD:* Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwarzy's fathers. G3 - D5 *DAN DAD:* The more laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. G3 - D5 *OLIVE's MOM:* A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. D4 - E5 *OLIVE's DAD:* A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. E4 - B5 The Cassidy Theatre is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. *If you have any questions, or concerns please contact the Cassidy Theatre Box Office at #440-842-4600. The Cassidy Theatre Box Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:30- 3:30.*

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COLLEGE AUDITION PREP INTENSIVE W/ BW'S VICTORIA BUSSERT + MORE!
by Jodie Langel Assistant via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Making It On Broadway's *COLLEGE AUDITION PREP INTENSIVE* *October 10-11, 2015 @ Tri-C East* Auditioning for college musical theatre programs? MAKING IT ON BROADWAY will help you get in! Our two-day mini intensive in Cleveland is taught by the best in the business, including: *DAVE CLEMMONS * *Broadway: Valjean in Les Misérables; Founder of Dave Clemmons Casting; College Audition Advisor* *MARY ANNA DENNARD* *Nationally Recognized College Audition Coach; Author of "I Got In!"* *MORGAN JAMES* *Broadway: Motown, Godspell, The Addams Family; Graduate of The Juilliard School; Recording Artist* *JODIE LANGEL * *Broadway: Cosette in Les Misérables; National Tour: Grizabella in Cats; Founder of Making It On Broadway* *BRIAN ZOLDESSY* Broadway: The World of Sholom Aleichem; *Director of Theatre at Cuyahoga Community College* Students will receive: - *Information about the college audition process* - *One-on-one monologue and song coaching* - *Tips on audition techniques* - *Mock auditions with feedback from **AUBREY BERG (Musical Theatre Chair, CCM)**, **VICTORIA BUSSERT (Director of Theatre, Baldwin-Wallace University) **and **MARK MADAMA (Professor of Theatre, University of Michigan)* - *Mock dance call with MARTÍN CÉSPEDES* *HOW TO AUDITION FOR ACCEPTANCE:* To audition for MAKING IT ON BROADWAY's college prep intensive, please submit the following to makingitonbroadwaynyc(a)gmail.com: - Applicant's full name and preferred intensive location - A link to a short video of the applicant performing 32 bars of a musical theater song. The video does not need to be professionally produced and cell phone videos are acceptable. - Applicant's headshot and resume You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon the receipt of your submission. *DISCOUNTED TUITION DEADLINE: 9/10* *VIDEO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9/19* QUESTIONS? E-mail us @ *makingitonbroadwaynyc(a)gmail.com <makingitonbroadwaynyc(a)gmail.com>* & visit our website @ *www.MakingItOnBroadway.net <http://www.MakingItOnBroadway.net>*

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