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Auditions for STORIES TO DIE FOR, Sept 9 and 10
by Vanbrujah via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Theatre 8:15 announces auditions for 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. Auditions: Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10 - 7:15 - 9:00 pm Callbacks (if needed) Saturday, September 12 @ 1:00 pm Performance Dates: October 17, 17 & 18 October 23 & 24 Friday and Saturday @ 8:15 pm Sunday @ 2:15 pm Theatre 8:15 4740 Massillon Road Green, OH 44232 (330) 896-0339

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AUDITIONS for student FILM @ Cleveland State University
by Brittany Van Horne via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

CASTING for student film *In Dave We Trust* directed by Samuel Fasano Synopsis: A *dark comedy* in which a high school boy's half-hearted prayer brings God into his bedroom. Determined to prove his existence to a world which no longer believes in him, God enlists the high schooler's help to make him relevant again, using the Bible as his template... but things don't work out so well. *WHEN: *Monday, September 14, 3pm-6pm *WHERE: *Cleveland State University, building and room TBA *CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:* ELMER (14-18 year old appearance/male/open ethnicity): Lead role. Clever but naive high school student. DAVE: (18-23 year old appearance/male/open ethnicity): Lead role. Goofy, comically inept interpretation of a deity. CAROLINE: (14-18 year old apperance/female/open ethnicity): Supporting role. Love interest of Elmer. NEWS ANCHOR: (adult/open gender/open ethnicity): Bit role. Also casting for EXTRAS of any age, gender, ethnicity. *In Dave We Trust films in the greater Cleveland area October 9, 10, and 11, 2015. All interested actors should:* - have open availability/flexible schedules for above shooting dates - be comfortable with religious satire - have reliable transportation All actors will be compensated with meals on set and a copy of the film for their reel. *TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE and receive sides, email Brittany at bvanhorne08(a)gmail.com <bvanhorne08(a)gmail.com> with the part you intend to audition for as well as a copy of your headshot and resume.*

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Mr. Kringle & Company(R) Seeks Stage Manager for 2015 Season of Kringle's Inventionasium(R)
by MrKringle Jobs via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

*Mr. Kringle & Company® Seeks Stage Manager for 2015 Season of Kringle's Inventionasium®* Come help us make the magic happen! Mr. Kringle & Company® is seeking a Stage Manager for the 2015 holiday season of Kringle's Inventionasium®, an interactive, immersive theatrical experience produced annually at Tower City Center in downtown Cleveland, OH. The Inventionasium® entertains over 20,000 guests annually during a 30 day run, attracts diverse families from all across the country, and boasts one of the "Best Santas in the U.S.” according to TIME.com. For families seeking an innovative holiday activity, Kringle’s Inventionasium® delivers a fresh yet timeless interactive experience that honors the spirit of Krismas. The Inventionasium® itself is Mr. Kringle's inventing laboratory, where he invites children and their families to engage in imaginative activities to help prepare for the Krismas holiday. Mr. Kringle's many Inventors, friends and family members populate the Inventionasium® and lead guests through its many stations, guiding them to engage with Inventionasium characters and each other, to make lasting memories with their family and friends. The tour through the Inventionasium® concludes with a private visit and photo opportunity with Mr. Kringle®. The right Stage Manager would effectively and efficiently manage the daily backstage operations by following and enforcing the expectations and guidelines set forth by Mr. Kringle® while continuing to promote a positive, fun and playful atmosphere. A qualified individual would meet the following criteria: - 3+ years professional stage management experience - Ability to thrive in a face-paced environment, quickly adapt to unexpected situations and use good judgment under pressure - Highly skilled in the areas of problem solving, organization, leadership, teamwork & interpersonal communication - Excellence in efficient time management and multi-tasking - Exercises a sense of humor on a daily basis - Bachelors or Masters in Theater/Stage Management is preferred This position pays $3500 for an 8 week training & performance period beginning November 2nd. Responsible for all daily pre-show preparations, cast scheduling, cast cueing, character changeovers, prop management, environment cleanliness and upkeep as well as backstage management. Must be able to work mornings, weekends and long hours. Kringle's Inventionasium® opens November 20th, with previews the preceding week (Dates TBA), and runs daily through December 24th. To Apply: Submit current Headshot & Resume to Jobs(a)MrKringle.com. Please include a brief paragraph expressing your interest in working with Mr. Kringle®. Candidates will be contacted to Interview.

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**Complet Schedule and Two New Beginners Classes**
by Edward Niam via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

*Tai Chi Institute USA* *~The Movement of Life~* Tai Chi Institute USA is pleased to announce the creation of 2 new beginners 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** Classes, 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 and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and 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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"WHERE THERE'S A WILL" PREMIERE THIS WEEKEND (Aurora Community Theatre)
by T in Kent via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

*FREE ADMISSION for the premiere of the new musical comedy * *"WHERE THERE'S A WILL." * *TWO STAGED READINGS will be held THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY (September 11 & 12), 7:30pm, * *at the Aurora Community Theatre (115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH).* *Audiences are invited to share their opinions of the show,* *to help further develop this new work.* *Musical whiz kid Will Taylor has been having one of those days; and unfortunately, it looks like he's going to continue having them for the next three to five years... After a New Year's celebration gone horribly right, Will finds himself on the wrong side of the judge's bench, facing a rap for public urination. And he's not the only one with problems. A philosophical debate between wardens has put the prison’s first Easter musical in jeopardy. Will the show go on? Will our hero stand tall? Will someone get shanked with improvised weaponry?* *Full of trials, triumphs, and a colorful cast of convicts, Where There's a Will is a hilarious tale that proves a warm embrace is never farther than the next bunk—whether you want it or not— and that, no matter how big the cage, the human spirit can never really be kept imprisoned.* *Written by Tim Shaffer, with additional music & lyrics by Dustin Oliver. * *Directed by Marc C. Howard* *Music Direction by Dustin Oliver* *Produced by J&B Production Services & J.E. Ballantyne, Jr.* *Associate Producer Adrienne Figelman*

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Performing Arts Profile - KATELYN CORNELIUS (Examiner.com)
by Katherine Miller via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Performing Arts Profile: Katelyn Cornelius helps shape Cleveland's kids 29-year-old Katelyn Cornelius knows her stuff. As an actress and the Director of Education and Outreach at Talespinner Children’s Theatre (TCT), this red-haired pirate (see pictures) has captured hearts of all ages in the Cleveland area. Born in Cleveland, her family... To read the rest of the story, CLICK HERE.Having trouble with the link? Cut and paste it into your browser: http://www.examiner.com/article/performing-arts-profile-katelyn-cornelius-h… ------------------------------------Kate MillerCleveland Performing Arts Examiner / The Morning Journal / News HeraldEmail- KateMillerExaminer(a)yahoo.comExaminer Site- http://www.examiner.com/performing-arts-in-cleveland/kate-miller-----------…

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REVIEW: Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at Players Guild Theatre
by Tom Wachunas via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

Momentous Mayhem By Tom Wachunas “…Thisis the moment! Damn all the odds! This day, or never, I’ll sit forever with thegods!...” –lyrics by LeslieBricusse, for the musical Jekyll & Hyde It’s notunreasonable to think that the very idea of making Robert Louis Stevenson’s1886 novella, The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, into a musical theatre work would seem destined fromthe start to be little more than a predictable exercise in cheesy melodrama. Onits surface anyway, the 1997 musical (book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, musicby Frank Wildhorn) lives up to that potential. The task oftranscending the musical adaptation’s rhetorical histrionics to offer somethingof truly artful substance rests squarely with the director and cast. I’mthrilled to report that in this Players Guild production, director/choreographer Michael Lawrence Akers and his cast have accomplished the task inmemorably grand fashion. Set in 1888 London,the iconic tale of Dr. Henry Jekyll and his diabolical alter-ego, Edward Hyde -and Jekyll’s noble but futile mission to eradicate human evil – unfolds, orrather explodes, on the Guild’s downstairs arena stage. It’s the physicalintimacy of that environment which very effectively foments an already turgidnarrative and magnifies the astonishing expressivity of the cast. In his dual role ofJekyll and Hyde, Joe Haladey delivers an utterly electrifying and uncannyrendering of impassioned light hopelessly fused with horrific darkness. As Jekyll,his tenor vocalizations are heart-piercing in their tender or plaintivesincerity, particularly in moments with his betrothed, Emma. In that role,Amanda Medley shines with her crystalline soprano. The sweetness of hercharacter’s faith in her beloved Jekyll slowly fades to credible perplexity andhurt as he increasingly gives himself over to his doomed experiment. Haladey’s EdwardHyde, as you might expect, is another matter altogether. From the gnarled face,the fly-away tangled hair (as Jekyll, his hair is tied back in a ponytail), andglaring eyes, to the gravel seemingly embedded in his lower-register voice, thetransformation is wholly startling. And nowhere is his classically articulatedstruggle between good and evil more riveting than in the appropriately titledsong, “The Confrontation,” late in Act II. Haladey is a frightening, agileembodiment of split personality. The alluring, silken muscularity of HeidiSwinford’s singing voice is well-suited to playing the role of Lucy - a sultry,hapless prostitute. Along with her companions draped in Victorian-era lingerie(all the period costumes designed by George McCarty II are stunning), shestruts about a tavern with campy sensuality in “Bring On the Men.” Careful whatyou wish for, Lucy. Not long after she meets Jekyll, and beingdeeply moved by his goodness, the dichotomous tensions of the story become evermore taut when Hyde seeks out Lucy’s “services,”only to subject her to his numbing, carnal cruelties. Those are choreographedwith enough vicious authenticity in their duet, “Dangerous Game,” to raise anaudible grimace from the audience. Later in the proceedings, Swinford andMedley join for one of the show’s most intensely poignant songs, “In His Eyes,”wherein Lucy and Emma, each unbeknown to the other, voice their affections forJekyll with impressive bravura. As withall the songs here, the singing is crisply enunciated in perfect balance withthe beautiful sonority of the off-stage live orchestra under the direction ofSteve Parsons. Following eachinstance when Hyde executes his bloody sentence on a prominent citizen, the panickedtownsfolk scurry on to the stage, holding up their newspapers’ front pagesabout the latest homicide, frantically waving them like so many surrenderflags. The lavish ensemble number, “Murder, Murder,” becomes a desperatesocietal chant, thunderous in its polyphonic harmonies. A haunting allegory of our depraved times?Great theatre such as this can make it hard to tell the difference between artand life. Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical, atPlayers Guild Theatre’s W.G. Fry Theatre, 1001 Market Avenue N, Canton, Ohio.THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20 / Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM /Single Tickets $26, 17 and younger $19, Seniors $23 / BOX OFFICE (330)453-7617/ www.playersguildtheatre.com For othercommentaries by Tom Wachunas on the performing and visual arts in the greaterCanton area, please visit his blog, ARTWACH, at www.artwach.blogspot.com

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Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus is recruiting.
by Danny via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus is recruiting. The group is free and open to all. Come prepared to sightread with the choir at 7 pm on Monday, September 14, at Summit Christian School, 2800 13th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. The Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus provides an opportunity for singers of all ages to enjoy the fun and fellowship of singing together in a friendly, family like environment. Additionally, the Chorus serves the community by offering performances in retirement and nursing homes; public libraries; and for civic events and organizations as well as churches throughout the region. The Chorus typically performs a holiday program (with rehearsals beginning in the fall) and a spring program (with rehearsals beginning in January) consisting of music ranging from pop and show tunes to light classical and sacred works. Outside of the performance calendar, the Chorus meets once a week for rehearsals every Monday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A performance calendar will be developed as reservations are secured throughout the rehearsal schedule.

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Reiki Treatments in Northeast Ohio
by andrearuth1983 via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. Now, certified Reiki Practitioner/Master, Andrea Belser, is offering (for a limited time) 60 minute Reiki treatments at 50% off! Take advantage of this temporary discount by contacting Andrea at andrearbelser(a)gmail.com for an appointment today! Sincerely, Andrea Belser andrearbelser(a)gmail.com 216-374-8674 www.AndreaRBelser.com Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device

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Review of "In a Forest, Dark and Deep" at none too fragile
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '15

07 Sep '15

none too fragile’s ‘In a Forest, Dark and Deep’ loses its way Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Imagine the sensation of accidently walking into the backstage Green Room of “The Jerry Springer Show” during “Dysfunctional Siblings Week” and wishing you hadn’t. If that is what none too fragile theater was going for in its production of Neil LaBute’s deeply disturbing “In a Forest, Dark and Deep,” then it is a huge success. Betty (Leighann Niles Delorenzo) and Bobby (Sean Derry) are sister and brother who have little in common. She's a married college professor with a prim demeanor and a torrid past, and he's a twice-divorced carpenter with a foul mouth, a violent streak and a grudge that’s been held since puberty. On a stormy night when Betty urgently needs Bobby to help her pack up and empty her cabin in the woods, family secrets are revealed, truths are exposed, and old wounds are reopened, rubbed raw and speckled with salt. No, this is not a pleasant evening of theater. “In a Forest, Dark and Deep” is a tortuous, arduous, voyeuristic piece of in-your-face storytelling that leaves you feeling dirty and wanting to run out the nearest exit without making eye contact with anyone. It is as much of an emotional endurance test for the audience as the actors. What should keep you in your seat is the desire to see where the playwright’s painstaking, piecemeal unraveling of these complex characters’ sorry and sordid lives leads and whether all the aggressive, hyper-realistic dialogue serves a greater purpose than shock-value. Regarding this none too fragile staging, the play leads nowhere and no greater purpose surfaces. The official opening of this production was delayed a week because the work was not yet ready for public consumption. It is not ready still. For the rest of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/

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