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Scrooge Auditions
by Wanda Wareham via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby Announces Auditions for Scrooge! Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Directed by Ann Hedger Choreographed by Jennifer Leinweber Ritz Auditions: Monday, September 28, 2015 Children 7-15: beginning at 6:30 pm Adults & Teens 16 & up: beginning at 7:30 pm Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - beginning at 6:30 pm Children 7-15: beginning at 6:00 pm Adults & Teens 16 & up: beginning at 7:30 pm Callbacks by invitation only - Sunday, October 4, 2015 1:00 pm Rehearsals: Begin week of October 5. - Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Sundays 1:00-4:00 pm, Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-9:30/10:00 pm. Tech week rehearsals are mandatory (November 22-25). Rehearsals during Tech Week will run longer. Performance Dates: November 27 thru December 20, 2015 Friday Performances 7:30 pm, Saturday/Sunday Matinees 2:00 pm Note: - Saturdays, November 28 & December 5 are DOUBLE performances - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - Two Daytime School Performances: Thursdays, December 3 and 10 - 11:00 am - No rehearsal or performance on Thanksgiving. Requirements: Appointment needed - Call 440-951-7500 x103 - Come prepared with a 16-32 bars of a standard Music Theatre song. No pop or rock songs, please. - Bring sheet music in the appropriate key - An accompanist will play for all auditioners. Singing acapella is discouraged. - You may be asked to read from script. - Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning October 5. This includes any school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (November 22-25) and for all performances. - Please bring a headshot (school picture or snap shot will do). - Resumes will be accepted (not required) Casting Information: - All roles are available. Many roles will be doubled. - Need cast of 35-40 - All ages needed for singing and dancing ensemble. Includes featured ensemble roles for adults and children. - Children must be 8 years old at time of audition. - No AEA contracts available for this production. Roles with solos and featured roles include: Ebenezer Scrooge Bob Cratchit Tiny Tim Jacob Marley Tom Jenkins Christmas Present Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig Isabel Young Scrooge Young Ebenezer Christmas Past Cratchit Family Hugo Hearty Jocelyn Jollygoode Dick Wilkins Shop Owners Ensemble/Dancers: Street Urchins Street Sellers Town people Phantom dancers Fezziwig party dancers Toys in the toy shop dancers The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org>

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THIS Saturday - FREE Dance Class & Story Hour
by Nicole Cassara via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater Center is inviting 3 1/2 - 6 year olds for an afternoon of dance, treats & story time! This is a great way to introduce your child to dance and a classroom setting. Your child will receive a FREE preview of what it's like to be a ballerina and take a dance class. Children will learn basic steps from our qualified dance instructors as they learn a ballet dance and song. Refreshments will be served as they are read a dance story. The hour will conclude by meeting a REAL ballerina! NEW STUDENTS only. Children must be potty trained. Class is FREE but registration is recommended.ACD&TC is located at 24371 Lorain Road (upstairs) North Olmsted, OH. (440) 716-1655 www.ArleneCassarDance.com

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Night of January 16th Opens September 12th at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Marie Dusini via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Western Reserve PlayhousePresents… NIGHT OF JANUARY16th by Ayn Rand A different ending with every jury…and a different jury every performance! Directed by Brian Westerley SEPTEMBER 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26CASTElizabeth Allard, Daniel Colaner, Scott Davis, Harriet DeVeto,Marc Dusini, Beth Gaiser, David Hess, Meg Hopp, David Hundertmark,Kayleigh Joyce, Walt Kaminski, Irv Korman, Tom Stephan, Sally Suren,Barry T. Wakser, Patrick Wilson, Ron Young

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Brecksville Little Theatre opens 75th Anniversary Season with Revue
by Georgia Maresh via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Brecksville Little Theatre opens 75th Anniversary Season with Revue Salute to 75!A Tribute to Brecksville Little Theatre’s 75 years of History in Words and Music FridaySeptember 11, 2015GATHERING ROOMBrecksville Community CenterCommunity Drive off Brecksville Road - Route 21, Brecksville OH(follow the perimeter drive around to the back) 6:30 pm - Doors Open7:00 pm Social Hour - Heavy Hors d’oeuvres8:00 pm - ShowPrizes $10 Admission - Cash or Check at DoorCredit cards via website only - www.brecksvillelittletheatre/boxoffice.html Limited Seating - Call to Reserve Seats - Box Office 440-526-4477

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Fall Theater Classes at Brecksville Theater on the Square
by Meriel via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Brecksville Theater on the Square's fall theater classes begin next week! The schedule is listed below, but please visit http://btots.org/page5/ for complete class and registration information.Musical Theater Classes:Homeschool session - Mondays, 12:30-2:30 PMSept 14-Nov 16Ages 5-15$140Saturday session - Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 AMSept 9-Oct 24Ages 6-14$75The Company - an acting troupe for middle and high school studentsTuesdays, 7:00-9:00 PMSept 22-Nov 3Auditions: Sept 15Grades 6-12$140Fall Mini Camp - The Chocolate Touch, by Patrick Skene CatlingFriday, 9:00 AM -3:00 PMOctober 16Ages 6-14$40

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Workshop Players Auditions: The Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Paller This Sunday and Tuesday!
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 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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Needed: SCROOGE costumes and props
by Tim Shamburger via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Anyone have any costumes or props for "A Christmas Carol" for a December 2015 production of Scrooge:The Musical at 82nd Street Theatre. This will be a youth production. Would prefer borrow but willing to rent/purchase for reasonable rates. please contact Tim Shamburger at 82ndStTheatre(a)gmail.com

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GREAT HEAD SHOTS!
by Joe Miheli via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Put your best face forward! You realize that a first good impression is your best calling card. I am here to offer you the opportunity to make that happen. Let's get together as acto,r actress ,or model with me as your photographer ,to create some great images that will truly reflect who you are. I have many years photographing people that aspire to the entertainment industry. I am an award winning ' Lake Erie Living Magazine' people catagory,and published photographer, The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Sun Journal papers. My rates are very reasonable and you get a fully edited/enhanced photo image cd of all photos . I spend a lot of time with my clients, so please also have the time to dedicate to your session. Right now I am offering an outdoor session while the weather is nice for the nominal fee of 125.00. Please call or email me for session and payment details.

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LA Film Training
by Jessica Cameron via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Olmsted Performing Arts is offering classes in Film Acting this fall. There will be a 9 week session running including group classes, audition coaching, and private one on one classes. This session will begin the week of October 14th. Casting Directors always encourage actors to keep training and OPA is thrilled to bring such quality classes straight from Los Angeles. About the Instructor: Lauren Ashley Berry is returning to the Cleveland area after living as a working actress in Los Angeles. She was trained by Lesly Kahn at Lesly Kahn and Company, Tim Phillips, and also studied improv and comedy writing at the famous Groundlings training program. She has appeared in film and tv and is bringing her experience and training opportunities back to northeast Ohio! Space is limited for her film intensives. You can grab your spot at this link http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/film-classes-fall-catalogue/ Feel free to email our instructor with any questions! Lauren.Berry(a)OlmstedPerformingArts.com

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Piano instructor needed
by Chris Matyus via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Brecksville Music Studio is looking for a substitute piano instructor. One of the current instructors will be out of town for several weeks. Times needed are Mondays 4 to 7 and Thursdays 4 to 730. Students are mostly beginners with a couple intermediate players. Teaching position could become permanent based on new students for the fall. Please send an email to contact(a)brecksvillemusicstudio.com or call 440 526 9350

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