September 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Folk rock with Jerry at Brothers Lounge, Tuesday, Sept. 8
by Jerome Popiel via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

Hi all! Shake off those post-Labor Day blues with folk rock by Jerry at the Brothers Lounge Wine Bar. Tuesday, September 8 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Lots of new material added for this performance, come hear songs Jerry's never done before. As always, no cover charge and great food off the Brothers menu. 11609 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH. 216-226-2767 www.brotherslounge.com Hope to see you there! Jerry www.jerrypopiel.com www.facebook.com/RyeJr

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Wizard Of Oz Auditions at Beachwood Community Theater
by via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

Beachwood Community Theatre 25325 Fairmountblvd. Phone:216-595-3734 Email: jill.koslen-freireich(a)beachwoodohio.com Contact: Jill Koslen-Freireich For Immediate Release Beachwood Community Theater Announces Auditions for The Wizard Of Oz By L. Frank Baum Directed by JillKoslen-Freireich PRODUCTION DATES: November 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 December 4,5,6 Fridays 7:30pm, Saturdays, 4pm Sundays, 2pm AUDITION DATES Tuesday September 8,Grades 3 – 5 Beachwood Community Center 7 pm Wednesday September 9,Grades 5 – 12 Beachwood Middle School auditorium 7pm Thursday September 10,Adults and Call Backs Beachwood Middle School auditorium 7pm If you have conflicts withthese dates, contact director Jill Koslen-Freireich Jill.koslen-freireich(a)beachwoodohio.comor 216-595-3734 PREPARATION: Choose a monologue fromour website to read and prepare 16 bars of a song (show tunes preferred) You must provide sheetmusic, Photo/head shot &performance resume. Know your schedulingconflicts. Rehearsals begin September17 and are held Monday – Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons No conflicts will beaccepted for Tech Week Friday November 6 – Friday November 13 Casting for: All roleswith the exception of The Wicked Witch Please visit our website: www.beachwoodohio.com

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URGENT! SOUND TECH NEEDED FOR PLAY
by ashiadakar . via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

"NO PLACE LIKE HOME" STAGE PLAY. 9/12/15 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY MAIN CLASSROOM AUDITORIUM. TECH REHEARSAL 9/11/15. NEED P.A. SYSTEM, MICS, AND OPERATOR FOR TWO SHOW. PLEASE CONTACT ASHIA 216-262-2887. OR EMAIL tajoashia(a)gmail.com

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Kickstarter Campaign For Original Holocaust Drama The Star on My Heart
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

*Kickstarter Campaign For Original Holocaust Drama * *The Star on My Heart* Local residents may remember the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild Teen Drama award winning presentation of the play *I Never Saw Another Butterfly* a few years ago. The play, about the Holocaust and the approximately 15,000 children of the Terezin concentration camp, was directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen, Chardon resident. During that production, contact was made with Inge Auerbacher, one of the few child survivors of the Terezin camp. Ever since, Chris Cipriani and Miloro-Hansen have been working to bring Inge’s amazing and inspirational story to the stage. Working with Inge Auerbacher’s memoirs, and Inge herself, Angela has spent the last two years turning the events of Inge’s life into a play. *The Star On My Heart* is an independent project in collaboration with Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, Chardon, and the Shore Cultural Centre, Euclid. The original play will premiere at both venues in November. Along with the performances there will be educational outreach, and Inge Auerbacher will be hosted in Ohio to attend the premier and speak to the public. This project was fortunate to receive an Ohio Arts Council grant through Shore Cultural Centre towards a portion of expenses. The OAC grant has a goal to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Additional funding for the project will come from variety of sources, one being a recently launched Kickstarter campaign. A $5000.00 Kickstarter goal must be reached by September 20, 2015 to receive the monies from that campaign. To help make this project a success, you can visit *Kickstarter.com*and search projects for *The Star On My Heart*. You will be able to view a video and read more about this exciting project. You can also visit *www.facebook.com/thestaronmyheart <http://www.facebook.com/thestaronmyheart>* or contact Chris Cipriani at 216-289-8578 for more information on outreach and sponsorship. This project is sponsored by the Shore Cultural Centre Corporation which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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Mary Poppins Auditions at GLTG
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

Mary Poppins Audition Information ------------------------------ *Direction & Musical Direction by John KrolChoreographed by Erin Allen* A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional Music by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh By Appointment Auditions Sunday, September 27 5:30-7:30PM: Children for Jane and Michael 7:30-9:30PM: Adults/Older Teens Monday, September 28 7:00-8:00PM: Children 8:00-9:30PM: Adults/Older Teens Auditions will be held at Geauga Lyric Arts Center 106 Water St Chardon, Oh (Across the street from theater) *To schedule a half-hour audition block please call 440.285.7701* Callback, By Invitation Only: Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00PM Auditions Information: Singing and Movement only. Come with an objective driven song of one minute or less, and come dressed for movement. An accompanist is provided, so please bring sheet music. A cappella singing is discouraged. Bring a headshot/resume if possible. Auditioning children and adults will sign up for half-hour blocks of time. *To schedule a half-hour audition block please call 440.285.7701* Performances: Shows: December 4,5,6,11,12,13, 18,19,20, 2015. Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2PM Casting Information: *Children:* Michael Banks (8-10), Jane Banks (10-13) *Male Older Teens:* Robertson Ay (houseboy),Neleus, Valentine, Ensemble *Female Older Teens: *Annie, Fannie, Doll, Ensemble *Female Adults:* Mary Poppins (soprano),Winifred Banks (mezzo soprano), Mrs. Brill (alto/mezzo), Miss Andrew (alto/mezzo), Mrs. Corry (mezzosoprano), Bird Woman (alto), Katie Nanna, Miss Lark, Miss Smythe, Ensemble *Male Adults:* Bert(high baritone/low tenor), George Banks (baritone), Policeman, Park Keeper,Bank Chairman, Von Hussler, Northbrook, Admiral Boom, Ensemble -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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From Sue Johnson. Cleveland Schools' arts guru Tony Sias to take the reins of Karamu House
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Karamu House, home to Karamu Theatre for the past 95 years, has a new resident. On Sept. 11, Tony Sias, director of arts education for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, is leaving Ohio's second-largest school district to serve as president and CEO of Karamu House, the storied arts and cultural institution that has anchored the corner of Quincy Avenue and East 89th Street for 100 years.Sias also served as artistic director of Cleveland School of the Arts and has helmed the popular All-City Musical, a co-production with Great Lakes Theater that annually brings 50 students from 20 schools together to perform a full-scale production in Playhouse Square, for more than a decade.He replaces interim executive director Patricia Egan."We are delighted to have Tony lead Karamu into its [next] 100 years," said Karamu board President David M. Reynolds in a statement released earlier this week. "He is a top talent in the arts and education field, and he truly underscores the renaissance Karamu House is experiencing."Sias has had a long, creative relationship with Karamu Theatre, directing notable plays there including Gail Parrish's award-winning one-act "Elevator" in 2001, the Ohio premiere of the political satire "The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae" in 2007 and "Eclipse: The War Between Pac and B.I.G." by Karamu's onetime writer-in-residence Michael Oatman in 2010.He has also trod the boards, appearing in the Karamu production of "Crumbs From the Table of Joy," by Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, in 1999.Sias' appointment received a standing ovation from artistic director Terence Spivey. "Tony is a great force who will definitely support the theatre, but most importantly, arts education," Spivey told the Plain Dealer. "[He's a] very strong arts administrator. We can now bring arts training back to Karamu under a leader who loves young people."In taking the reins of Karamu House, Sias leaves one challenge – spearheading the arts education for some 50,000 students in an urban district – for another.It's no secret that funding and leadership struggles have taxed the historic black community and arts organization – once considered a national model of excellence – for years.Leading Karamu "means having an opportunity to rebuild trust with the community in Cleveland and nationally," the incoming CEO said in the release. "It means becoming the citadel of African American cultural arts in this country."

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Geeky Book Club!
by Justin Brenis via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

Hey everyone, Just thought you'd all want to know about a new book club podcast that is starting up here this month! The Grown-Up Geek, an online geek variety magazine, is starting a monthly book club featuring some of the best in new geeky literature. All you have to do to participate is procure a copy of the book (whether it be from your local library or wherever else) and send any questions, or comments, (just like you'd provide at a book club meeting) to podcast(a)thegrownupgeek.com. The goal is to get the author to participate in a chat about the book each month and feature your comments and questions! For more details: http://thegrownupgeek.com/introducing-the-grown-up-geek-book-club/ Looking forward to hearing from you all! -- Justin Brenis Co-Founder, *Pixel Perfect*, *The Grown-Up Geek* c. 216.469.9317

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Reminder - Upcoming Auditions for "Well Beings" by Greg Vovos at Tri-C West
by Gloor, Fred via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

The Tri-C Western Campus Theatre Department announces auditions for the WORLD PREMIER production of: Well Beings by Greg Vovos Directed by Greg Vovos After being booted from a recovery center, Anton returns home to what his mother and father hope will be his journey to recovery, but the Echo in his head and his need for heroin make that incredibly difficult. Meanwhile, Jack surprises Holly when he informs her that he wants to get clean so they can have a bright future together. But Holly has little interest in a future without heroin, despite her love for Jack. Looming over all these characters is the Gravedigger who has the unfortunate task of burying the dead. A mix between OUR TOWN and DEATH OF A SALESMAN, this sometimes absurd, sometimes all-too-real drama examines one of the biggest crises facing our society today. Auditions are September 14th and 15th at 6 pm in the Western Campus Theatre located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma, OH 44130. No appointment necessary. Monologue's will be accepted, and auditioners should be prepared to read from the script. You should bring headshot and resume as well as a complete list of your upcoming conflicts. Rehearsals will begin on September 21st. There may be small stipends for actors to play the parents. There are no Equity contracts for this production. CHARACTERS: ANTON WATERS - A man in his thirties struggling with heroin addiction. He needs to quiet the voice. MARY WATERS - Anton's mom. She loves with the strength and endurance that only a mother can. JOHN WATERS - Anton's Dad. He has Cancer. But if you asked him, he'd tell you that's the least of his problems. HOLLY - A girl in her twenties, also a heroin addict. If she could stop feeling altogether, she would. But Jack makes that difficult for her. Her life has not been easy to put it mildly. JACK - The Romeo to Holly's Juliet. He's an addict but he's determined to get clean for both Holly and himself. ELLA - A recovering heroin addict in her thirties. She facilitates the NA meetings. THE ECHO - An unkind voice in Anton's head. THE GRAVEDIGGER - He buries the dead. MAN - A sweaty, gross middle-aged man. Feel free to double this role. JESSE - a.k.a. The Mad Hatter. Recovering user who attends meetings. A wildcard. VINCE - A slick user that Anton met at the recovery center. CHECKERS - Another user that Anton met at the Center. Tall like the Grim Reaper. Production dates are as follows: * November 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 8pm * November 15, 22 at 2pm This production will be entered as a participating production in the 2016 American College Theater Festival, so there may be a re-m Fred Gloor Tri-C Western Campus Theatre Dept. 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd. Parma, Ohio 44130 216-987-5536 For tickets go to http://www.trictickets.com<http://www.trictickets.com/> Tri-C (r) Where futures begin SM www.tri-c.edu<http://www.tri-c.edu/> [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/westtheatre#!/tricwesttheatre>

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Reminder - Upcoming Auditions for "Tartuffe" at Tri-C Metro and West
by Gloor, Fred via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

The Tri-C Metro Campus Theatre Department announces auditions for Tartuffe by Moliere' Directed by Doug Farren Censored by King Louis XIV, Tartuffe is one of the most famous theatrical comedies by Moliere. In the play, Orgon, a wealthy Parisian patriarch falls under the influence of a self-righteous and religious hypocrite named Tartuffe. The goings-on are scandalous, irreverent, irreligious, and just plain naughty, and you'll love every moment. Auditions are September 9th and 10th at 7 pm at the METRO CAMPUS STUDIO THEATRE located at the corner of 30th and Woodland (Park in Parking lot 5) and on September 11th at 6 pm in the WESTERN CAMPUS THEATRE located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44130 . Looking for 11 actors. Monologues will be accepted, and there will be reading from the script. No appointment necessary. There are no Equity contracts available for this production. Adjunct Professor Leilani Barrett will be playing the title role. Orgon - 50's-60's Damis - Orgon's son, Elmire's stepson, 20's-30's Valere - suitor to Mariane, 20's-30's Cleante - Orgon's brother-in-law, 40's-50's M. Loyal - a bailiff, any age A police officer - any age Mme. Pernelle - Orgon's mother, 60's-70's Elmire - Orgon's wife, 30's-40's Mariane - Orgon's daughter, Elmire's stepdaughter, 20's Dorine - Mariane's maid, 20's-40's Filpote - Mme. Pernelle's maid, 40's-60's This performance will use the Richard Wilbur translation so actor's will need to handle rhymed couplets. Rehearsals begin on September 20th. Performance dates are as follows: * October 30 November 6, 7, at 7:30pm * October 31 and November 8 at 2pm * October 28, 29 November 4, 5 at 10:30 am (Student Matinees) Fred Gloor Tri-C Western Campus Theatre Dept. 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd. Parma, Ohio 44130 216-987-5536 For tickets go to http://www.trictickets.com<http://www.trictickets.com/> Tri-C (r) Where futures begin SM www.tri-c.edu<http://www.tri-c.edu/> [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/westtheatre#!/tricwesttheatre>

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"How the Other Half Loves" limited AEA & non-AEA contracts
by via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '15

03 Sep '15

Coach House Theatre 732 W. Exchange St. Akron, 44302 How the Other Half Loves,by Alan Ayckbourn September 24 to October 18 Performances Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm (16 performances total) (1) man, (1) woman, 40's or 50's (1) man, (1) woman, 30's Limited number of Special Appearances contracts. Contact director Terry Burgler at (330) 221-4568 for audition time.

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