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Lakeland announces premiere of The Bridges of Madison County
by Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

*Lakeland Civic Theatre announces* *The Bridges of Madison County* Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Book by Marsha Norman Directed by Martin Friedman Sets and Lights by Trad A Burns Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper Costumes by Tesia Benson Sound by Eric Simna *The Play:* *The Bridges of Madison County* is based on the best-selling novel, and developed by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning creative team of Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade and Songs for a New World) and Marsha Norman (The Secret Garden, ‘Night Mother and The Color Purple) who went on to win the Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations in 2014 for this stunning romance. On a quiet farm in America’s heartland, an immigrant Italian war bride becomes an Iowan housewife. That is, until a National Geographic photographer seeking directions to the area’s historic covered bridges knocks on her door. As she helps him find the locations for the photoshoots, an unexpected, yet powerful connection grows. A sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave audiences breathless. *The Bridges of Madison County* is a Tony-award winning and Northeast Ohio local premiere. Be swept away… *Roles:* *Francesca Johnson :* *Trinidad Snider* *Richard "Bud" Johnson**: **Scott Esposito* *Robert Kincaid**: **Shane O'Neill* *Marian/Chiara**: **Amanda Tidwell* *Michael Johnson:* *Frank Ivancic* *Carolyn Johnson**: **Anna Barrett* *Marge:* *Amiee Collier* *Charlie:* *Brian Altman* *Production Dates:* *The Bridges of Madison County **will open on Friday, February 3 and run through February 19, 2017. There will be nine (9) performances. * *February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, 2017 @ 7:30 PM February 5, 12 and 19, 2017 @ 2:00 PM.* *Tickets: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $7 for all students. For ticket reservations and information call* *440-525-7134* <440-525-7134>* or contact Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com <martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com> **OR **Order tickets on-line at **www.lakelandcc.edu/arts <http://www.lakelandcc.edu/arts>.* For more information, please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com.

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THE SPACE BETWEEN US Free Movie Passes
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

STX Entertainment would like to invite you and 3 friends to a special advance screening of the new movie, THE SPACE BETWEEN US tomorrow, October 26 at 7:30pm at Regal Great Northern. To download passes for you and 3 guests, go to: http://stxtickets.com/SPACENASA Available while supplies last. Seating is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed. This film is rated PG-13. [Allied Integrated Marketing]<http://www.alliedim.com> Andi Barnett Allied Integrated Marketing 3601 Green Road, Suite 316 Cleveland, OH 44122 D: 216-325-6525<tel:+1-216-325-6525> Email<mailto:ABarnett@alliedim.com> | Website<http://www.alliedim.com> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/alliedim?_rdr=p> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-integrated-marketing>

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PRESS RELEASE: Jeff Baron's award-winning VISITING MR. GREEN to play CVLT's second stage
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 10/25/16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt(a)cvlt.org <mailto:cvlt@cvlt.org> Website: www.cvlt.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> Promotional *PHOTOS* available for download at http://www.CVLT.org/promo <http://www.cvlt.org/promo> *Jeff Baron's award-winning VISITING MR. GREEN to play CVLT's second stage* CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's 65-seat River Street Playhouse stage is perfect for intimate stagings with smaller casts. While CVLT's main 262-seat theatre stages the colorful Lloyd Webber musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor™ Dreamcoat" (Nov 18 - Dec 18), the cosier space next door will present Jeff Baron's more introspective VISITING MR. GREEN. The play opens under the direction of Carol Jaffee Pribble on November 25 for a three-weekend run, with performances at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday nights through December 10, and matinee on Sunday, December 4 at 2 PM. Tickets are $12, general admission. VISITING MR. GREEN stars veteran actor Don Edelman as Mr. Green, an elderly, grumpy, devoutly Jewish widower who wanders into New York City traffic, nearly being hit by the car of 29-year-old finance executive Ross Gardiner (played by Krystopher Perry). As a community service sentence, Gardiner is ordered to assist Mr. Green, visiting him weekly. What starts as a comedy about two men who do not want to be in the same room together becomes a gripping, moving drama as they get to know each other, opening old wounds they've been hiding and nursing for years. MR. GREEN is Baron's best-known play, earning numerous awards around the world, including the KulturPreis Europa, of which Baron was the first playwright and the first American recipient. It was a Best New Play nominee for the Moliere Award in France, and was nominated for both the A.C.E. and the Clarin Awards in Argentina for Best Play. The playwright was invited to present a reading of the work at the United Nations in 1999, and the script has been translated into 22 languages, with 500 productions in 46 countries. "Families are the same everywhere," explains Baron. "Everyone knows someone like Mr. Green and everyone knows someone like Ross. Their specific characteristics make the story interesting, but their human-ness and the struggles they're each going through, make the play personal for almost everyone." The play touches on several universal themes, including aging, religion, and marriage. Tickets to VISTING MR. GREEN are $12, available by phone at 440-247-8955 or online at CVLT.org. The River Street Playhouse is located at 56 River Street, just west of the main CVLT building in downtown Chagrin Falls. Seating and parking are limited, and early reservations and arrival are recommended. CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre. ###

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Class: Acting for Film & TV
by via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Acting for Film & TV, sponsored by Cosmo Models Ohio. Saturday, October 29, 1 pm to 3 pm Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned actor, this class will teach you the basics that you need to act in film, TV, commercials, etc. Basic skills and tools will be examined, tips and techniques based on various “method” styles, and improv practice. Location: Jim Metrisin Photography, 1400 E 30th St., Suite 307, Cleveland. Register by emailing us at cosmomodelsohio(a)gmail.com. Cost: $20, payable in cash or by PayPal. Instructor: Edd Schultz, actor, director, author, Talent Manager for Cosmo Models Ohio. PLUS: Renowned Cleveland photographer, Jim Metrisin will be on hand to take test shots (headshots) and each participant will receive one low resolution digital file. Come dressed to impress.

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The 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

*THE 2ND ANNUAL CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL* *NOVEMBER 4 - 6, 2016* *The 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival* is a free, weekend-long celebration of the art of dramatic writing and its practitioners in Northeast Ohio. Presented by Playwrights Local, the fest features open writing workshops, staged readings of new plays, and a live performance of a podcast play. *The 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival* runs November 4 through 6at Waterloo Arts in North Collinwood. All sessions are free, with a suggested donation of $10. Reservations are not required for most events, but are suggested for the Saturday afternoon workshops. New for this year’s festival are partnered sessions with: - The Dramatists Guild - The Manhattan Project - Cleveland Lab - Radio People Playwrights on this year's bill include: - David Hansen - Lisa Beth Allen - Eric James Dahl - Luke Brett Workshops on Saturday, November 5th include: - *Podcasting: New Opportunities in Dramatic Storytelling* with Justin Glanville & Angie Hayes - *Crafting the Screenplay: Three-act Structure* with Simone Barros Location Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110 Find a complete schedule and more info at: http://playwrightslocal.org/2nd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/

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October 29: Welcome to My Nightmare:. A Burlesque/Variety Halloween show. NO COVER!
by Emily via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

The Red Hot Heathens Present: "Welcome to my Nightmare" We think you're going to like it.... Join us for our annual Halloween Party/Costume Contest at Iggy's in Lakewood! NO COVER! 9 PM Games! Costume Contest and special guest performances by: * Chelsea Daring <https://www.facebook.com/chelsea.daring> * Vitika Retchid <https://www.facebook.com/vitika.vonwretched> Featuring live music by Scoliosis Jones <https://www.facebook.com/ScoliJones/> and Lorain Skum <https://www.facebook.com/Lorain-Skum-361559479534/>! A hell of a nightmare indeed! We'll make all of your nightmarish wishes come true!!! Tarot readings from Paul's Professional Tarot Readings and of course your favorite Heathens! Join us for a night to remember..or forget! Our biggesst show of the year! See you there, kiddies!!!! Iggy's Bar 13405 Madison Ave Lakewood, Ohio 44107 (on the corner of Lewis and Madison) www.redhotheathens.com www.facebook.com/redhotheathens

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Macabaret this Saturday at The Bop Stop!
by Megan Thompson via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Join us for our spooktacular Macabaret! Come join us for our 3rd Annual Macabaret on Saturday, October 29 starting at 7p! This is an event you won’t want to miss filled with a selection of creepy songs and scenes from the operatic and musical theatre repertoire performed by local singers Jason Fuh, Seth Johnson, Meg Martinez, Missy Sorohan, and Anna White. Enjoy a drink and support another great organization, The Bop Stop at the Music Settlement! The Bop Stop located at 2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113. Macabaret is Great Lakes Light Opera's annual fundraiser. Your ticket supports our programming throughout the year, so bring a friend (or a few)! Live Auction Have those checkbooks ready (or PayPal accounts since this is 2016) because we have a few great items for auction, including a package from the Capitol Grille, a Cleveland Browns Fan Package, and a Cleveland Cavaliers J.R. Smith Autographed T-shirt & Cavs Package. Can't make it to the event? You can still bid by sending your starting bid and maximum bid to Megan(a)greatlakeslightopera.com. Your bid will start the live auction, then you'll be kept in the action until someone outbids you. You can see pictures of the packages by visiting our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/greatlakeslightopera. Costume Contest Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win! Prizes will be awarded to at least 3 participants! Door Prizes Simply by attending the event, you will be eligible for door prizes including tickets to local attractions and gift cards to local restaurants! For tickets, please visit: http://www.themusicsettlement.org/calendar/2016/10/29/great-lakes-light-ope…

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THIS WEEKEND AUDITIONS- LITTLE MERMAID TWINSBURG
by Shonna Nitzel via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Step into the spotlight! Twinsburg Community Theatre (TCT) announces auditions for Disney’s *The Little Mermaid *with shows on January 20-22 and 27-29, 2017. Auditions will be held Saturday, October 29th at Twinsburg Community Center, 10260 Ravenna Road. TCT is seeking talented adults and students in at least 2nd grade for the upcoming performance. Adults from any community are eligible, but students must reside or have a parent who resides in the Twinsburg School District to audition. Please arrive prepared to sing a maximum 2 minutes of an acapella song of your choice. You may sing a song from the upcoming show if you wish but it is not required. Rehearsals are typically in the evening Mon-Thurs according to role. We do not rehearse over the Thanksgiving, nor Christmas holidays. All roles are available and are volunteer roles. Staff: Shonna Nitzel-Artistic Director, Chelsea Selvaggio-Musical Director, Jim Volkert-Producing Director TCT is a wholly self-supporting organization and cast members pay small fees to participate. Each cast member pays a $60 fee for the first immediate family member, $55 for the second, $50 for the third, $45 for the fourth, and all others are free. Audition Schedule: Grades 2-4 at 10 a.m. Grades 5-6 at 11 a.m. Grades 7-8 at 1 p.m. High School at 2 p.m. Adults at 3 p.m. *October 30th is reserved for call backs if needed. Please keep this afternoon free if possible. Please visit our new website, www.TwinsburgTheatre.com, for more information and to print out audition forms. Email inquiries can be sent to tburgtheatre(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tburgtheatre(a)gmail.com');> *ROLES-* All vocal ranges are approx., and we may make key transpositions for the right performer. We expect these show auditions to be extremely competitive, so please be well prepared to show what you can do at your audition. *ARIEL- *The show’s lead mermaid. Lovable and charming with an extremely beautiful singing voice. She falls in love with a human prince. Gender: Female Playing age 18-30. *Prince Eric* SOLOIST- A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice sing once more. Gender: Male Playing Age: 20 To 30 Vocal Range Top: G4 Vocal Range Bottom: B2 *Grimsby* Prince Eric's British Guardian. Droll, Stuffy, And Constantly Urging Eric Towards His Royal Duties, Specifically Marriage, Gender: Male Age: 30 To 60 Vocal Range Top: C4 Vocal Range Bottom: C3 *Flounder* SOLOIST-A young fish has a crush on Ariel, Fearful Of The Dangers That Lurk In And Above The Water. Gender: Male Age: Playing age 7-14. Vocal Range Top: G4 Vocal Range Bottom: A2 *Scuttle* SOLOIST-Comedic- A Disheveled Seagull And Expert In Human Artifacts. Loudmouthed, Optimistic, And A Bit Ignorant, Despite His Supposed Expertise. Gender: Male Age: 25 To 40 Vocal Range Top: G4 Vocal Range Bottom: C3 *King Triton* SOLOIST-King Of The Sea And Ariel's Father. Beneath His Imposing Presence And Commanding Nature Lurks a strong Single Father Who Will Do Anything To Protect His Daughters. The Death Of His Wife Has Also Given Him An Irrational Fear Of Humans. Gender: Male Playing Age: 30 To 65 Vocal Range Top: F4 Vocal Range Bottom: Ab2 *Sebastian* SOLOIST- A Crab And Advisor To King Triton. A Musical Virtuoso Who Is Constantly Distraught From Keeping After Ariel. Despite His Paranoia, He Can't Bring Himself To Stand In Ariel's Way. Gender: Male Playing Age: 25 To 65 Vocal Range Top: C5 Vocal Range Bottom: Bb2 *Flotsam And Jetsam* SOLOISTS- Eels--- And Ursula's Lackeys. Creepy And Spineless, They Will Say Anything You Want Or Need To Hear. Gender: either ,will work body puppets. Vocal Range Top: C5 (Flotsam) Vocal Range Top: A4 (Jetsam) Vocal Range Bottom: E3 (Flotsam) Vocal Range Bottom: (Jetsam) *Ursula* SOLOIST- The Banished Sea Witch And Sister Of King Triton. Supposedly Spurned At Childhood, She Will Use Whatever Method Necessary To Steal The Kingdom And Claim It As Her Own. Malevolent, Calculating, And Deceptive. Gender: Female Playing Age: 25 To 60 Vocal Range Top: C5 Vocal Range Bottom: Eb3 *Chef Louis* SOLOIST- Comedic, over the top. The French Palace Chef, Diabolical And A Culinary Perfectionist With An Affinity For knives, Gender: Male Age: 30 To 50 Vocal Range Top: A4 Vocal Range Bottom: Bb2 *Mermaid Sisters*- Gender Female Playing ages 13- 35. Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana. Pretty and full of song. *Sailors/Ship Pilot/Courtiers* Gender- Males Playing ages 13-70 *SeaGulls-* Gender either. Any age. Funny and fluffy birds. *Many Ensemble Roles**- (Singing & Dancing) Maids, Princesses, Chefs, Sea Creatures, Fish, Choir etc…*

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Volunteer Work
by Tytionna Williams via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

For my senior project, I would like to hand in 25 volunteer hours in relation to my future career, which is doing work in the arts. I am very responsible and trustworthy as I am a member of multiple organizations with Cleveland State University, as well as a current College Credit Plus Student. I have taken classes in photography, photo-movement and modern dance, and I am a talent artist. I would greatly appreciate if any theaters, galleries or agencies around Cleveland would consider contacting at TytionnaNMWilliams@gmail. <TytionnaNMWilliams(a)gmail.com>com .

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NEEDING: 4 African-American Males
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

*August Wilson's Radio Golf* East Cleveland Theater is hosting auditions for August Wilson's Radio Golf. Part of Wilson's, The Century Cycle, it is the last play in his 10-play series. Radio Golf takes place in Pittsburgh, PA, in the 1990s. We are looking for 4 African-American male actors. *Synopsis:* What price would you pay in order to stay true to yourself and beliefs? This is the dilemma we confront in Radio Golf. Surrounded by a backdrop of politics, ambitions, traditions and friendships, all involved must answer this question for themselves. *The Roles:* *Harmond Wilks*: African American (male, middle-age) A real-estate developer, Ivy League-educated, well-spoken and ambitious. He inherited the business from his father but he has big dreams of a very prominent future in politics as well. While in the midst of a big housing development project potentially worth millions, he is running to be the first African-American Mayor of Pittsburgh. Harmond is honest to a fault and committed to his beliefs. *Roosevelt Hicks: *African American (male, middle age) Recently promoted to a vice-presidential position at Mellon Bank, Roosevelt is clever and a bit of a hustler. His education is average but he has worked hard to get what he has. He is determined to overcome what he perceives as the limitations placed on him by society and is willing to risk almost anything to do it. A long-time friend of Harmond, he is involved in the real-estate deal and mayoral campaign. *Sterling Johnson:* African American (male, middle age) A neighborhood handyman/contractor, poorly educated and an old time friend of Harmond. Life has not been kind to Sterling so he is very rough around the edges but deceptively street smart. He robbed a bank many years ago and paid the price. Sterling has learned to be a hustler through experience but wants what everyone wants, a good life. *Elder Joseph Barlow:* African American (male, older) He seems like the nicest man you could ever meet but Elder Joseph hides a dark past. He presents an addled and feeble demeanor with a wink and a smile but he has a criminal record that stretches back many, many years. He is very clever and sly in the way he hooks his victims. That is how he has gotten through life. Harmond is his latest. *Director: Jim Weaver, SDC* *Audition Dates:* Thursday, October 27, 2016, starting at 6pm. Please call 330-416-1311, or email, jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org, to schedule a time. These auditions are by appointment only. If you cannot make Thursday evening, please call anyway … we would like to know when you are available for an audition. *Show Dates:* Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 shows total Opening: Friday, February 03, 2017 Closing: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm EXCEPTION: There be no show on Sunday, February 05, 2017 … Super Bowl Sunday. *Rehearsals:* This will be a split rehearsal schedule, meaning that we will have 2 weeks of rehearsals in December, 2016 (before Christmas), and then pick up with rehearsals starting the week of January 08, 2017. Exact dates for both the December and January time frames have not been determined. If you are concerned, please show up at auditions and tell us your limitations. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 48th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311, or email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 www.eastclevelandtheater.org Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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