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Dark Room at CPT October 11th! Featured Reading and Open Mic - Free Beer!
by Mindy Herman via NEohioPAL 07 Aug '23

07 Aug '23

*The Dark Room at CPT on October 11th! * *This month: Featured Reading of Horatio by Greg Mandryk and Open Mic! * The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, October 11th* The Church at CPT (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6407 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors (space is limited). Writers can bring up to 10 pages of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! *7:30pm: *Featured Reading of *Horatio* by Greg Mandryk *8:15pm:* Open Mic Session readings begin *And don't forget - FREE Great Lakes Brewing Company beer!* Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. *ABOUT THE FEATURED READING:* An abnormal, young man with an unnatural fear of death meets a girl who offers him a way to cheat his mortality... if he has the stomach for it.* Featuring* Jason Bogdany, Jordan Fleming, Jena Gross, Dayni Mahar and Jack Matuszewski. *ABOUT THE WRITER: *Greg Mandryk has performed as an actor and a comedian in the Northeast Ohio area for the past twenty years. As a writer, Greg has been a frequent contributor to the Dark Room and has had several of his short plays produced by various theatres in Ohio and (for some reason) Rhode Island. Open session readings are first come, first serve until all slots have been allotted. All submissions should be made to Mindy Herman at herman.mindy(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> or to John Busser at jpbusser(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> . See you in the Dark Room! -Mindy -- Mindy Childress Herman www.mindychildress.com herman.mindy(a)gmail.com

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Male actor needed Thursday for short film
by Crissy via NEohioPAL 08 Jun '17

08 Jun '17

Looking for a male actor on Thursday night 8 PM till possibly 1 AM, for a Short called "Behind", a horror piece. We are renting equipment and really want to run it to the ground to test it. We have the Ronin Stabalizer, plan is to make 1 solid take throughout the short. It is a non-union,paid job. Great to network and meet the local crew for Cleveland, and provide reel footage. Food will be provided. Needed is a Male early-mid 20's, will be playing the Killer. As well as a Male early-mid 20's, will be playing dead husband. If interested please send info to Hartman(a)EnigmaFilms.net

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Fwd: Get the most out of your voice
by Paul Kroeger via NEohioPAL 01 Jun '17

01 Jun '17

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paul Kroeger <letgo2sing(a)gmail.com> Subject: Get the most out of your voice Lessons with an experienced teacher will help you get more out of your voice and your interest in singing. I have taught State Karaoke champions, barber shoppers, speech club winners as well as legit and theater singers. I don't give up on the elderly or those who have not sung in decades. Singing is at the heart of the human experience. Breathing is the key to improving it, so you want someone who can teach you what you don't already know about it or to remind you. Is it time you did some lessons? Call or reply to this email. Paul Kroeger 216-741-4762 and letgo2sing(a)yahoo.com

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Fwd: Voice lessons: coaching, technique, tune-ups
by Paul Kroeger via NEohioPAL 09 May '17

09 May '17

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paul Kroeger <letgo2sing(a)gmail.com> Subject: Voice lessons: coaching, technique, tune-ups To: post(a)neohiopal.org Get more out of your singing. Learn (or review) how to sing with your whole body, not just with your voice or your emotions. Is your throat relaxed? Are you supporting it with your diaphragm? Are you confused about it? Come and see me. How about your high notes? are they gone? Do you want them back? Do you need stronger low notes? Perhaps you can produce them so they are more reliable. Do you get hoarse easily? every day? Call me; I can help you get over it. Call me for a lesson time and rates. Paul Kroeger bass-baritone 216-741-4762 or letgo2sing(a)yahoo.com or this email address.

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Ballet Excel Ohio - Open Auditions
by Jennifer Doucet via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '17

11 Apr '17

OPEN AUDITIONS Sunday, May 1, 2016 2:00 p.m. At the Excellence in Dance Studio Home of Ballet Excel Ohio 2315 State Road | Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 For information: call 330.822.4296 or contact us at www.balletexcelohio.org <http://www.balletexcelohio.org> Dancers must be ages 7-16 as of September, 2016 $25 audition fee payable at registration Brief parent meeting during the audition >From its beginning 40 years ago, BXO's mission has been to bring ballets to young audiences and give talented young boy and girl dancers the opportunity to perform original ballets in professional settings. scholarships for boys are available! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Looking to rent space for your new business!
by Dana Stulberg via NEohioPAL 17 Dec '16

17 Dec '16

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PLAID TIDINGS: the Forever Plaid Holiday musical at Clague Playhouse! Nov. 18-Dec. 18
by via NEohioPAL 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

------------------------------------------------- Bring some PLAID into your life!ClaguePlayhouse Celebrates the Holidays with “Plaid Tidings” Clague Playhouse continues its 89th season withthe festive Forever Plaid holidaymusical, PLAID TIDINGS. Running November 18-December 18, 2016, everyone’sfavorite 1960’s male quartet will bring the harmonies of the season to theClague stage. Sent back to Earth from the Great Beyond, the fab four returnsto share the smooth sounds of the season. Frankie, Sparky, Jinx and Smudge havea non-seasonal show planned, but are soon moved by a different spirit intoholiday hits like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,”“Let It Snow,” and more. They’re a little older, a little wiser, and adorableas ever! Filled with peachy keen humor and toe-tapping tunes, join the guys of Plaid Tidings for the most wonderfultime of the year. The cast includes Noah Furin as Sparky, Jeremy M. Harper asJinx, Joey Hooks as Frankie, and Victor Trejgut as Smudge, all of NorthOlmsted. The show is directed by Mike Larochelle, choreographed byBrenda Larochelle, and music directed / accompanied by David Bird. As a special fundraiser for Clague Playhouse, the lobby willalso be open an hour before and during each showing of Plaid Tidings for the Annual Jewelry Heist. Browsehundreds of affordable necklaces, bracelets, scarves, rings, hand bags, hatsand more. Friends of the theater have generously donated beautifulsemi-precious jewelry, sterling silver, and hand-crafted objects. Purchaseswill not only support Clague Playhouse, but also help you start your holidayshopping. Plaid Tidings will run on Thursdays, Fridays, andSaturdays at 8 P.M. and Sundays at 2 P.M. Tickets will be $16 for adults, $15for seniors (60+), and $10 for students (any age with a valid ID). Individual ticketsare now on sale and can be purchased by visiting or calling the boxoffice at 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1–6 P.M. Tickets are alsoavailable to the general public 24/7 online through the web site (www.clagueplayhouse.org) or our Facebook page. Please note that there is no show on Thanksgiving, Thurs.11/24 or on Thurs. 12/15. There will be an additional performance on Sat., 12/17at 2pm. Finally, the following dates are already sold-out: Sat. 11/19, Sat.12/3, Sun. 12/4, Sun. 12/11 and Sun. 12/18. Keep up with Clague info and eventsby visiting us online at www.clagueplayhouse.org, or following us on social mediathrough Facebook (www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ClagueTweets).---------------------------------------------…

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ONE MORE NIGHT OF AUDITIONS FOR "SCROOGE" AT CASSIDY!
by B W via NEohioPAL 07 Nov '16

07 Nov '16

Scrooge (A Christmas Play - With Carolers) Director: Brian Westerley Music: Heidi Herczeg / Mike Caraffi Audition Dates: * Monday October 17th, 2016 - 7 PM - 9 PM OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available Location: The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, OH 44130 (In the Greenbrier Commons, behind the Police Station) Please prepare the following: * If you'd like to audition for a caroler, please prepare audition song that showcases range (No acapella singing. Please have sheet music in correct key). * Otherwise, there will be cold readings at auditions *Bring a headshot and resume if available. *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. Show Dates for Scrooge - December 2nd - 18th, 2016. Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 PM and Sundays @ 3:00 PM Show Information: By Dailey Paskman This excellent adaptation of Dickens' beloved story has all the humor and spirit of the Christmas season. Charles Dickens, appears as the narrator of this tale and takes the audience along each scene as the story of Ebenezer Scrooge unfolds. The play is framed by a choir of young carolers singing Christmas carols telling the famous tale of finding one's humanity and the true meaning of Christmas. Character Breakdown (some roles will be doubled): NARRATOR: Charles Dickens (the likeness of him in character) EBENEZER SCROOGE: A miserly, money-hungry businessman BOB CRATCHIT: Scrooge's clerk FRED: Scrooge's nephew TINY TIM: The lame son of the Cratchits MRS. CRATCHIT: Bob Cratchit's wife JACOB MARLEY: Scrooge's business partner who died seven years ago MR. FEZZIWIG: Scrooge's first employer MRS. FEZZIWIG: Mr. Fezziwig's wife DICK WILKINS: Another apprentice at Fezziwig's establishment EBENEZER: Scrooge, as a young apprentice GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: The first of the spirits foretold by Marley who shows Scrooge his past Christmases. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: The second of the spirits foretold by Marley that shows Scrooge Christmas celebrations in the present time THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO COME: the third spirit foretold by Marley that shows Scrooge Christmases in the Future BOY: The boy Scrooge sends to buy the big prize turkey A FIDDLER ENSEMBLE- MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN (BOYS AND GIRLS) FOR STREET SCENE AND CAROLERS 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, 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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Calling for Dancers Ages 8 & Up!
by Amy Hanratty via NEohioPAL 05 Nov '16

05 Nov '16

Musical Theater Dance Combo Classes Increase your dance skills! Unique Dance Class for Theater Lovers of all Ages!Enjoydancing to favorite musical theater show stoppers, while being energized byBroadway Dance Instructor, Jim Becker. Dance and learn choreography to musicaltheater dance numbers. Including:Ballet, Jazz, and contemporary movement fundamentals including foot progressions, stretches stability and core strengthening work. We follow ABTcurriculum atthe barre. From plies to grande battlements, barre work helps toachieve a dancer's highest potential and quality of movement with each stepperformed in other genres of dance. We incorporate classic Jazz techniqueincluding turns, leaps, jumps, traveling and choreographic phrases. If studentshave Tap experience, Tap Technique will be incorporated as well. Choreography bringsit together with an actual dance, helping the dancer to explore movement as itrelates to telling the story and entertaining the audience. *Showcase forparents last half of the last class of each session! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN… www.voice-variations.comeatre Dance Combo Class w/ Jim Becker Fall Session II - (Ages 14 to Adult) Sundays – 6 weeks from 11/6 through 12/18 *No class on11/27 Time:12:00-1:00 Ages:14 -Adult Instructor:Jim Becker Location: Above the Barre, 1450Bagley Rd. Berea, 44017 TO REGISTER CLICK HERE Fall Session II - (Ages 8 to 13) Sundays – 6 weeks from 11/6 through 12/18 *No class on11/27 Time:1:00-2:00 Ages:8-13 Instructor:Jim Becker Location: Above the Barre, 1450Bagley Rd. Berea, 44017 TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

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CPT announces Additional Auditions for Entry Point
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Cleveland Public Theatre announces Additional Auditions for Entry Point a part of CPT's NEW New Play Development Series Cleveland Public Theatre is looking to cast for Saturated Fat as part of our inaugural Entry Point festival. We are looking to cast a diverse group of actors interested in supporting the development of a new work. Entry Point will be a weekend festival of raw art-in-progress-a platform for artists to develop new work that is in early stages of creation. Each project in Entry Point has unique needs and goals. Public presentations during the festival will range from staged readings to presenting short segments of a new work to open rehearsals of the creation process - all in different spaces throughout the CPT campus. About the project... Saturated Fat is an ensemble created theatrical work focused on fatness, connection and visibility. Looking to cast... 3-4 Women, any race or ethnicity, who identify as plus-sized, curvy, or Rubenesque. AEA contracts will not be considered. Non AEA actors will receive a very small stipend. About the process... Entry Point will take place from Friday, January 20th through Sunday, January 22nd. Rehearsals for this particular project will begin approximately 5 weeks prior to performance (not including the week of December 25th). Tech will take place January 15th-18th with a final dress rehearsal on Thursday, January 19th. Be prepared to share your availability on your audition form. Auditions When: Saturday, November 5th from 2:30pm-4:00pm Where: CPT's Campus (6415 Detroit Ave) Actors will be given sides at the audition for cold readings. Actors may be asked to sing a short a cappella song. Please bring a copy of your headshot and resume, if available. Actors should be prepared to stay for the entire 90 minutes. To schedule an audition appointment... Please email New Play Associate, Caitlin Lewins at clewins(a)cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org>. Be sure to include your name, email address, and phone number in your email. No phone calls please. Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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