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$100 Headshot sessions
by Chris via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

$100 Headshot sessions includes 3 Outfits and unlimited edits of images Portfolio: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisAgnewPhotography Contact me today for more information/booking: chris(a)agnewfilms.com agnew12(a)gmail.com I shoot in Mentor, Ohio I will travel to client for $20 travel fee (up to 35 miles)

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THE HAPPY SAD opens next Fri, Oct 2 at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE OF "THE HAPPY SAD" BY KEN URBAN OPENS NEXT FRI, OCT 2 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM convergence-continuum continues presents the regional premiere of The Happy Sad by Ken Urban, a quirky comedy with songs about sex and dating in our post-monogamy world. Stan discovers that his girlfriend Annie wants to take a break. Long-term boyfriends Aaron and Marcus struggle with the question of monogamy. The lives of these two couples become entangled when Stan and Marcus meet online and hook up. Meanwhile Annie starts dating David, but she is curious about Alice, who seems to come to the rescue when Mandy has a melt-down in this city with way too many options romantic or otherwise. The Happy Sad is directed by Tyson Douglas Rand, and features Ryan Edlinger, Jack Matuszewski, Ryan Mayer, Nate Miller, Ellie St. Cyr, Hillary Wheelock and Monica Zach. The Happy Sad opens next Fri, Oct. 2 and runs Thu-Sat at 8 pm through Oct. 24 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd. in Clevelands historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students. Reservations and information at http://www.convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. Note: this production contains nudity.

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The Norwegains: Auditions at Chagrin Valley Little Theater
by Ypilarczyk via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

THE NORWEGIANS: AUDITIONS AT CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATER 9/27 AND 9/28 AUDITIONS FOR: THENORWEGIANS by C. Denby Swanson Aplayfully dark comedy about 2 scorned women in Minnesota who hire Gus and Tor,Minnesotan hit men (who are not so great at what they do), to whack theirex-boyfriends. If you loved “Fargo”, youwill really like The Norwegians! Directed By Yvonne Pilarczyk Auditions: September27 at 2:00pm at Chagrin Valley Little Theater September28 at 7:00pm at Chagrin Valley Little Theater Callbacks will be by invitation. If unable to make the audition, please emailypilarczyk(a)aol.com. Casting: 2 men and 2women 30 and up. The ability to do aMinnesotan dialect will be a plus for the men. We will read from the script. Please bring a list of conflicts and resumeto the audition. Performance dates: November 27, 28, December 4, 5, 11 and 12at The River Street Playhouse (our black box theater). There will be norehearsal on Thanksgiving. Rehearsals will begin early October and will be based onactor availability to a degree. Hope to see you there!!!

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Lakeland production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
by Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

Lakeland Civic Theatre announces *A compelling play* *Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?* By Edward Albee Directed by Martin Friedman Set and Lighting Design by Kirsten Nichole Costume Design by Jordan Cooper Sound Designed by Eric Simna Production Stage Manager Nichole Vencl *Featuring **Gregory Violand* and Molly McGinnis** *Courtesy of *Actor’s Equity Association* *The Play:** Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?* Written in 1962 by Edward Albee <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Albee> *Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?* won both the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Play> and the 1962–63 New York Drama Critics' Circle <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Drama_Critics%27_Circle> Award for Best Play. Its stars won the 1963 Tony Awards for Best Actor and Actress as well. It was also selected for the 1963 Pulitzer Prize for Drama <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulitzer_Prize_for_Drama> by that award's drama jury. However, the award's advisory board – the trustees of Columbia University <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_University> – objected to the play's then-controversial use of profanity and sexual themes, and overruled the award's advisory committee, awarding no Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1963. The play was revived on Broadway <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway_theatre> at the Longacre Theatre <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longacre_Theatre>, opening in March 2005 in previews and closing on September 4, 2005 after 177 performances and 8 previews. Bill Irwin won the 2005 Tony Award for Best Actor <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Performance_by_a_Leading_…> for his role. On December 12, 2010, the Steppenwolf Theatre <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steppenwolf_Theatre> in Chicago <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago>, Illinois <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois> began performances of the play featuring Amy Morton <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Morton> as Martha, Tracy Letts <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Letts> (the Pulitzer Prize <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulitzer_Prize>-winning playwright of *August: Osage County <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August:_Osage_County>*)[16] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_Afraid_of_Virginia_Woolf%3F#cite_note…> as George. The dialogue has been hailed by some critics as some of the greatest in all of the American theatre. *Production Dates:* *Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? *will open on Friday, September 18 and run through October 4, 2015. *The Roles:* *Martha*: *Molly McGinnis** *George*: *Gregory Violand** *Nick*: *Daniel Simpson* *Honey*: *Katie Nabors* · Courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association *Production Dates:* *Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? **will open on Friday, September 18 and run through October 4, 2015:* *Friday, September 18 @ 7:30pm* *Saturday, September 19 @ 7:30pm* *Sunday, September 20 @ 2:00pm* *Friday, September 25 @ 7:30pm* *Saturday, September 26 @ 7:30pm* *Sunday, September 27 @ 2:00pm* *Friday October 2 @ 7:30pm* *Saturday, October 3 @ 7:30pm* *Sunday, October 4 @ 2:00pm* *Tickets: **$15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $7 for all students. Call 440.525.7134 <440.525.7134> for for ticket reservations and information about group discounts. For more information please contact Dr. Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com <martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com>. * *Rodehorst Performing Arts Center:* *Building “D” at Lakeland Community College. Free Parking in the Faculty/Staff Parking Lots. Take I 90 East and exit Route #306. Turn right and turn left into Lakeland Community College and get into the right land. Turn right at the stop sign and then take another right at the next stop sign and then turn left into the parking lot. The theatre is to the left of the large Clocktower on your left. * *For more information email Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com <martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com> or call at 216/233-5441 <216%2F233-5441>.*

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Last weekend to catch the 39 Steps!
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

The 39 Steps "Good e-e-evening!" Alfred Hitchcock reminds you that this weekend is the last chance to catch the very funny whodunit, The 39 Steps, a theater lover's delight! Audiences are saying: "Professional-caliber production" "ridiculously talented cast" "clever staging and effects" Mention your favorite Hitchcock film when you call the Box Office at 440.286.2255 for a special deal. Tickets also available online at www.geaugatheater.org Geauga Lyric Theater 101 Water St, Chardon,OH -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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Auditions for Mary Poppins at Geauga Lyric Theater
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 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 5:30-7:00PM: 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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Review: Western Reserve Playhouse's Night of January 16th
by Marie Dusini via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

WHO: Western Reserve Playhouse WHAT: Night of January 16th by Ayn Rand, directed by Brian Westerley WHEN: Remaining performances Sept. 25 and 26 at 8pm WHERE: Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Road, Bath/Richfield (Everett & Revere Roads, across from Revere High School) HOW: For tickets, call the reservation line at 330-620-7314, or visit the company website for more information Night of January 16th is a theatrical play, inspired by the death of the "Match King," Ivar Kreuger, written by Ayn Rand. It takes place entirely in a courtroom during a murder trial. An unusual feature of the play is that members of the audience are chosen to play the roles of jury members. The court is hearing the case of Karen Andre (played by Beth Gaiser) a former secretary and lover of businessman Bjorn Faulkner, of whose murder Andre is accused. The play does not directly portray the events leading to Faulkner's death; instead the jury must rely on character testimony and decide whether Andre is guilty. The play's ending depends on the verdict. Rand's intention was to dramatize a conflict between individualism and conformity, with the jury's verdict revealing which viewpoint they preferred. So, a different ending may be had every night. It all depends on the audience that is seeing this show for the first time at Western Reserve Playhouse as we are the first community theatre in our area to produce it. Meg Hopp is playing District Attorney Flint and Dan Colaner is playing Defense Attorney Stevens, Judge Heath in this case will be alternately played by Tom Stephan and Scott Davis all well known actors in our area. Featured actors are Elizabeth Allard playing Nancy Lee, wife of the deceased victim and David Hundertmark as her father. Witnesses to the case at hand are Harriet DeVeto (Magda), Sally Suren (Jungquist), Ron Young (Regan), David Hess (Hutchins), Barry Wakser (van Fleet), Patrick Wilson (Sweeney), Irv Korman (Dr. Kirkland), and Walt Kaminski (Dr. Kirkland). Marc Dusini is seen throughout the production as Baliff Matthew T. Haynes as is Kayleigh Joyce as Felicia del Rio. The play centers on the night of January 16th when Faulkner and Andre were in her penthouse and he apparently fell to his death. But did he? The prosecutor Mr. Flint and Andre’s defense attorney Stevens call witnesses whose testimonies build conflicting stories. Members of the audience who are now the jury members must decide and on any given night what her fate is and who knows what the verdict may be? Brian Westerley, director for this production recently won the regional Northeast Ohio Award for Excellence in Directing for the play Other Desert Cities from the Ohio Community Theatre Association and will go on to the state finals next month. He also directed One Man Show for the Weathervane Playhouse’s 8x 10 series and the show took third place.

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AUDITION NOTICE - NEXT TO NORMAL - TrueNorth Cultural Arts
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts Rick Fortney, Artistic Director AUDITION INFORMATION winner of 3 Tony Awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize Next to Normal Music by Tom Kitt Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Directed by Fred Sternfeld Music Directed by Anthony Trifiletti AUDITION DATES Saturday, October 17th, 2015 - 10:30am - 2:30pm Sunday, October 18th, 2015 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm *If you are unable to make either date, Skype appointments or video submissions are possible. Auditions will be scheduled in (10) minute increments and are by appointment. Walk-ins will be accepted as time permits. To make your appointment please call (440) 949-5200 x221. To inquire about skype or video submissions, please email director Fred Sternfeld at fsternfeld(a)gmail.com CALLBACKS (by invitation) Saturday, October 24th, 2015 in the late morning and early afternoon. LOCATION French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Avenue, Sheffield Village, OH 44054 AUDITION PREPARATION Please be prepared to present a one minute musical theatre song and a one minute contemporary monologue that are character and objective driven. Selections from Next to Normal are acceptable. ABOUT THE PLAY, AWARDS, SYNOPSIS, CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS, ETC. For complete info, visit Music Theatre International’s Next to Normal webpage at this link: http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000383 - All roles are open. - There are no AEA contracts available for this production. - All ethnicities will be considered. REHEARSALS There will be 4 weeks of rehearsal starting on April 9 and a few additional rehearsals in the month preceding to learn the music. Rehearsals will be selected (based on availability of the cast) on weekday evenings, and weekend mornings, afternoons or evenings 3 - 5 times per week. COMPENSATION Non-Equity actors receive a competitive stipend for their participation in this production. PRODUCTION DATES May 6 - 22, 2016. Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays 3:00pm. ABOUT DIRECTOR FRED STERNFELD For TrueNorth, Fred Sternfeld most recently directed The Glass Menagerie. Other recent productions include Julius Caesar Set in Africa at Karamu, Rent at Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute and Towards Zero at Coach House Theatre. Fred is widely represented on Northeast Ohio stages through diverse projects, garnering numerous honors and awards. Recently he directed the award-winning productions of Company, Les Miserables: School Edition and A Little Night Music at FPAC, West Side Story, The Miracle Worker and Baby at TrueNorth, Yellowman at Karamu Performing Arts Theatre, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Peter Pan at Beck Center, Ragtime, the musical and Man of La Mancha at the JCC and Fiddler on the Roof and The Sound of Music at Cain Park. www.fredsternfeld.com.

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It is time to move the Berko "Spitfire Grill" review discussion to the Yahoo Board
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

Hello All, Thanks for the lively discussion about Roy Berko's recent review of Spitfire Grill! It appears that the conversation has run its course, so additional postings will not be approved to the Neohiopal list. However, additional comments can be posted to the Neopal Discussion Board at this link <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/neopal/>. Warm Regards, -- Fred Sternfeld Neohiopal Ltd. Owner and Administrator fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/ <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal.htm>

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Moustache Yourself - live Gypsy Jazz at Beck Center Wednesday, SEP 30
by Matthew Charboneau via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

Beck Center for the Arts Presents Red Stage Summer Music Series Moustache Yourself - Wednesday, September 30th 6:30pm to 8:30pm We've got a little red stage on our front patio....and we're gonna use it! Beck Center for the Arts is proud to present an eclectic, highly entertaining series of outdoor evening music concerts<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/red-stage-summer-music-series/>. Join us and take in the sounds of some of Northeast Ohio's best musicians, playing styles such as Latin jazz, honky tonk, Americana, Gypsy jazz, roots rock, and more! Concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Music will take place 6:30 to 8:30 in the evening, and local craft beer, refreshments, and gelato will be available for purchase (cash only). Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. The summer series culminates on Wednesday, September 30th from 6:30 to 8:30pm with Moustache Yourself<http://moustacheyourself.wix.com/moustacheyourself>, a gypsy jazz quartet hailing from Akron. Band members Jeremy Jones (guitar), Jeremey Poparad (guitar), Brad Wagner (clarinet and sax), and Matthew DeRubertis (acoustic bass) are on a mission to incorporate the history of gypsy jazz into an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the style's beginnings to present day, which includes originals written by members of Moustache Yourself. Gypsy jazz, also known as gypsy swing, hot club jazz, or by the French name, "jazz manouche" is a style of jazz music made famous by guitarist Django Reinhardt in the 1930s. It's infectious rhythm and harmonies are sure to capture your soul! (Rain Location: Indoor on the Mackey Main Stage) For the full summer schedule, visit here<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/red-stage-summer-music-series/>! Beck Center for the Arts Red Stage Summer Music Series is generously sponsored by the Callahan Foundation.

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