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Vendors Needed for Business Expo
by epp films via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

November 1, 2016 Greetings & Salutation, The 4Real Empowerment Center is hosting its 1st bi-annual Small Business Expo on Saturday December 3, 2016 at the Oakwood Village Community Center located at 23076 Broadway Avenue, Oakwood Village, Ohio 44146. We are looking for your support and sponsorship in this endeavor; we know that every small business needs help in getting exposure for their business and the products/services they provide. The purpose of this event is to further expose you and your business to future buyers and supporters. Email me at Eppfilms(a)gmail.com or 4Real Empowerment Center at fourrealempowermentcenter(a)yahoo.com for a vendors form. *Vendors* Times: 11am-5pm - $30.00 *Includes table with 2 chairs * Payment Requirements: $30.00 payment due at the time of commitment, In case of the Expo is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, payments will be refunded. ***After November 21st all sales are final. ALL VENDORS WILL RECEIVE ELECTRONIC RECEIPTS TO CONFIRM COMMITMENT & WILL BE ADDED TO THE WEBSITE FOR PROMOTION. -- *Epp Films*

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STAGE - SOUND TECHNICIAN NEEDED
by Brian Tarter via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

The Cleveland Church of Christ is seeking an individual interested in working as a Stage/Sound Technician. Call (216) 761-4500 for more information. Feel free to visit our website at www.clevelandchurch.org We look forward to speaking with you!

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SEARCHING FOR 2 ACTRESSES mid 20s to Late 40's for DECEMBER 16th PAID PERFORMANCE
by via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Greetings, We're in search of 2 Caucasian actresses mid 20s to Late 40's for a paid one night murder mystery performance. Transportation to and from venue will be provided along with meals. Must be available to attend at least 2 rehearsals in Downtown Cleveland @ 3:00 PM until 6:30 PM on December 4th and December 11th. We will depart from Cleveland at 12:00 PM on Friday December 16th, the day of performance. If you cannot make these dates please do not respond. Please reply with a photo and acting resume for consideration to THSTHINGOVOURZ(a)AOL.COM, thank you and break a leg Mysteriously Yours, WJ PS: Ability to perform improv is a definite plus

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Theater review: GLTG’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ a gruesome tale showcases big talent in Chardon
by Geauga Lyric Theater Guild operations via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

http://www.news-herald.com/article/HR/20161026/FEATURES/ 161029585#.WBeJrcKCnh8.email -- Erika Hansen Executive Director *Geauga Lyric Theater Guild* 106 Water Street Chardon, OH 44024 440.285.7701 operations(a)geaugatheater.org geaugatheater.org

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Former Second City Teacher at Weathervane Playhouse
by Sarah Bailey via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Improvisation Master Class November 6th, 2016 1:00 PM-3:00 PM For Teens and Adults Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 Master teacher and former Second City faculty member, Jeffrey Lyn Hall, will take you on a rapid fire ride into the art form of Improvisation. This class will focus on The Ensemble Concept of Acting, truth in the moment, breaking down subconscious walls and barriers that can hold an actor back, increasing your mental agility and physical awareness on stage. Fun and challenging mental, physical and emotional games will give the actor a new storehouse of tools to use in any acting situation. Never again be at a loss for something to do when a director says, "Now try something different." Click here to enroll: http://weathervaneplayhouse.com/master-classes Jeffrey Lyn Hall Jeffrey Lyn Hall started his career in Commedia dell'arte at the Teatro Arsenale in Milan, Italy, and has spent the last 32 years in professional study. Jeffrey has degrees in theatre from Geneva College, the University of Akron and as a member of the Professional Actors Program at the University of Louisville in affiliation with Actors Theatre of Louisville. He has worked as an actor, director, tight-rope walker, clown and stand-up comic. In 1979, Jeffrey had the rare opportunity to study Improvisation in Chicago with the legendary Del Close and performed under the direction of Betty Thomas in the Improv Olympic group Orphaned Babies. As a solo stand-up comic or teamed with his brother George Frederick as The DeVille Brothers, has opened for such notables as Robert Goulet, Florence Henderson, Tim Allen, Bill Hicks, America, Bobby Vinton and Jackie Martling from The Howard Stern Show. As a writer, Jeffrey's work has been seen on Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater and Second City. Having directed over 50 plays in his career, Jeffrey is currently the Artistic Director of Beatnik Lingo Entertainment, an improv comedy company that has staged the immensely popular improv/sketch comedy shows Beatnik and Vine and the short-form improv show Beat Off-Beat! Sarah Bailey Director of Education and Resident Director Weathervane Playhouse 330-836-2626 Ext. 35 sbailey(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:sbailey@weathervaneplayhouse.com>

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AVENUE Q- final wknd @ Allen Theatre Nov. 3-6! (CSU Theatre & Dance)
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLOCK PARTY ON AVENUE Q! FINAL WEEKEND for Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance's AVENUE Q Cleveland State University's Department of Theatre and Dance<http://www.csuohio.edu/theatre>, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, starts out the 2016-2017 Theatre season with Tony Award "Triple Crown" winner Avenue Q, running one final weekend, November 3 - November 6 in the Allen Theatre<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/avenue-q>. General Ticketing Most regular shows run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., as well as Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. $10 General Admission Tickets are available by calling 216.241.6000, visiting playhousesquare.org<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/avenue-q>, or buying at the State Theatre Ticket<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/avenue-q> Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Tickets are also available 60-minutes prior to performances at the Allen Theatre Complex. CSU Students, Faculty and Staff can purchase one $5.00 ticket per Valid CSU ID presented at time of in person purchase. The Story The laugh-out-loud musical tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. The zany, irreverent musical is directed by CSU Associate Professor Russ Borski, and music directed by Maria DiDonato. It was conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who together wrote the music and lyrics, with book by Jeff Whitty. Warning: mature themes explored through poly-foam puppetry! The Cast The Avenue Q cast includes Jeremy Adkins (Male Bad Idea Bear/Ricky), Cheyenne Bizon (Lucy/Mrs. Thistletwat), Sarah Blubaugh (Kate Monster), Nick Earl (Nicky), Alexa Fatheringham (Christmas Eve), Frank Ivancic (Rod), Zavier McLean (Princeton), Brooke Morrison (Female Bad Idea Bear/Newcomer), Stephen Noreck (Trekkie Monster), Tim Parks (Brian), and Kim Simbeck (Gary Coleman). About Cleveland State University Founded in 1964, Cleveland State University is a public research institution that provides a dynamic setting for Engaged Learning. With an enrollment of more than 17,000 students, nine colleges and more than 200 academic programs, CSU was again chosen for 2015 as one of America's best colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Find more information at http://www.csuohio.edu/theatre, on Facebook and by following @CLE_state on Twitter. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Comedy classes at Ohio Shakespeare Festival
by via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Weekend Workshop: Clowns, fools, and physical comedy NOVEMBER 19 & 20 12:00-3:00 BOTH DAYS Taught by actor-educators Joe Pine and Tess Burgler, this workshop will focus on Shakespeare’s world of comedy. Students will explore the vast opportunities for physical and intellectual comedy written into such plays as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, and more! Through improvisation, commedia dell’arte traditions, and text analysis, students will uncover a variety of interpretations for some of Shakespeare’s most famously funny scenes. This two day workshop will focus on using Shakespeare’s words to find opportunities for physical comedy as a way to take his writing off the page and bring it life, proving that funny is funny whether you live in 1600 or 2016. Open to all ages, recommended for 10+. [ REGISTER NOW ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/weekend-workshop-physical-comedy ) OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Our talented company members and educators want to share their skills and expertise with the community. These fun and intensive programs are masterclasses in some of the most exciting elements of theatre. Classes are suitable for all skill levels! Whether you are a dedicated actor hoping to hone her classical acting skills or the curious beginner looking to have some fun with the Bard, we have the class you're looking for. Small class environment, two days of training, and on the actual Greystone Stage. At $100 per student, these classes are a steal! [ SHOP ALL CLASSES ]( https://www.showclix.com/events/20068 )

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Press release: Cleveland Comedy Festival, back for 9th year!
by Liz Huff via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Press Release Contact: Joe Hannum 440-463-5091 joehannum(a)gmail.com or Rodney Bengston 440-334-0141 rodbengston(a)sbcglobal.net Cleveland Comedy Festival back for 9th year of laughs *Comedy contest, ‘Cleveland All Stars,’ ‘Cleveland Tonight!’ among highlights * The Cleveland Comedy Festival is back for its ninth year featuring a bit of everything for all tastes and the chance to see up and coming comedians set to make their marks. “The festival always gives us the chance to show off Cleveland’s great comedic tradition to the local people here as well as the comedians who come to participate in it,” said Cleveland ComedyFestival co-director Joe Hannum. One of the festival highlights is the *annual contest final set for 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Hanna Theatre* in Playhouse Square. The contest has 48 contestants from throughout the United States vying for the top $2,000 prize. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. “Many of our comedy contest winners have seen their profiles raised after winning our festival,” Hannum said. “After winning our contest, 2013 contest winner Brad Wenzel got invited to the Great American Comedy Festival and won that, which is held in Nebraska to honor Johnny Carson.” *Other show highlights include:* *Cleveland’s own Jason Lawhead*, who worked at Hilarities and spearheaded the growth of the local comedy scene years ago, returns home to share the stage with own of his comedy mentors *Jimmy Shubert *in a show on Thursday Nov. 17th at Sachsenheim Hall. *Both Lawhead and Shubert have appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing* (Shubert was a finalist in 2014) and headline comedy clubs and theaters all over the country. They will appear together for one night only on 11/17, tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. *Mike Polk Jr. is coming back at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19* to the *Hanna Theatre* with another version of “Cleveland Tonight!” with the special theme of “We Can Be Heroes” featuring the music of David Bowie tribute band Diamond Dogs with all net proceeds aiding The Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. A* Cleveland All-Stars show is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the Hanna Theatre* featuring local favorites *Jeff Blanchard, Juanda Mayfield, Dave Arena and Bill Squire*. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. A bit of theater gets thrown in with *“The Madness of Tyler Whidden” set for shows at 7:30 and **9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Playhouse Square’s Kennedy Theatre*. It will showcase a collection of short plays from Cleveland-born playwright and comedian *Tyler Whidden* written during his three years as a writer and performer for MidnightMadness. With topics touching on religion, politics, family and rock & roll, this show starring Cleveland actors promises to be a hilarious romp through the twisted mind of one of Cleveland’s own. (In association with Cleveland's Ensemble Theatre.) Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For a chance to see the newest comedians on the scene, the *Class Clown Graduation show is set **for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 in Kennedy’s Theatre featuring children 10-17 performing their first 5-minute **stand-up routine.* “We’re always surprised by how well the kids do after a four-week workshop,” Hannum said. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For information on all Cleveland Comedy Festival shows at Playhouse Square visit www.clevelandcomedyfestival.com, www.playhousesquare.org or call (216) 241-6000. *The Cleveland Comedy Festival is a 501c3 non-profit arts organization committed to promoting * *Cleveland’s rich comedic history and securing its vibrant future. Festival sponsors include * *Ambiance, Playhouse Square, Hilarities, oWOW Cleveland, the Funny Stop, the Bop Stop, Sachsenheim * *Hall and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.* -- Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. ~ Goethe LinkedIn <http://thank%20you%20so%20much%20for%20the%20warm%20welcome%20to%20bridge%2…> lizhuff.bandcamp.com Twitter/Twinkletoz <https://twitter.com/Twinkletoz> lizhuff.net/ bossycatproductions.com <http://www.bossycatproductions.com/>

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "Evil Dead" the Musical
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

"EVIL DEAD" The Musical Presented by North Canton Playhouse at The Factory of Terror Directed by Marci Saling Lesho Performance Dates: November 3 - 20 Where: The Factory of Terror, 4125 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705Tickets: $20 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com on the "Ticket Link".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com (an online processing fee required for purchase online).or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. For a full night of terror, see "Evil Dead" and follow up with the Factory of Terror experience, the longest indoor haunted attraction in the world. Tickets for Factory of Terror can be purchased on site. *Everyone will be asked to sign a waiver form before entering Evil Dead the Musical at The Factory of Terror. Maybe because we are worried you won’t make it out alive; maybe because your clothes may get drenched in the soon to be deadites; either way we recommend you wear clothes that you don’t mind having Shelly’s splitter splatter on. North Canton Playhouse’s Evil Dead the Musical is just as campy and bloody as you would dream it to be, but don’t plan on sitting OUT of the splash zone – come prepared to be a part of the show…the whole show…you never know what may happen. * Synopsis: Based on Sam Raimi’s 80s cult classic films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it’s not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit. EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive. As musical mayhem descends upon this sleepover in the woods, “camp” takes on a whole new meaning with uproarious numbers like “All the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons,” “Look Who’s Evil Now” and “Do the Necronomicon.” Outer Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical“The next Rocky Horror Show!” –The New York Times“A ridiculous amount of fun.”—Variety“Wickedly campy good time.”—Associated Press

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Short Comedy Audition Notice
by Thomas Matheis via NEohioPAL 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

CAST BREAKDOWN & CASTING NOTICE PRODUCTION COMPANY: Tri-C Films with FocusingProductions and DesWazHere Productions PRODUCER: Thomas Matheis PRODUCTION TITLE: Michael Huerva GENRE: Comedy DIRECTOR: Des Matelske CASTING DIRECTOR: Thomas Matheis ADDRESS: Tri-C Center for Creative Arts, Woodland Avenue Entrance. 2900 Community College Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 DATE: Saturday November 12th, 10Am-2Pm PHONE: 216-571-3436 We are currently casting our short comedy, “Michael Huerva”. The film is being produced through an upper-level film class at Tri-C with production beginning in early 2017. The short will be uploaded online and submitted in film festivals. Roles are unpaid. Actors will receive a copy of the final film. All actors will be credited on IMDB. LOGLINE: When an awkward teen and his girlfriend lose their virginity and his boss/her father finds out, Michael Huerva must deal with the consequences or risk missing their prom. ------------------------------ MICHAEL HUERVA, 17, Male, is an awkward teen who is very skinny with little meat on his bones. He finds it hard to stand up for himself. Must be comfortable shirtless in a “PG-rated” awkward sex scene and portraying a character who smokes cigarettes Must be over the age of 18 to audition for this role. HERA ODINSON, 17, Female, is not afraid to speak her mind. Must be comfortable performing in a “PG-rated” awkward sex scene. Must be over the age of 18 to audition for this. MR. ODINSON, 40-60, Male, is the father of Hera who is a bigger tough-looking guy who smokes cigars and does not take crap from anyone. ------------------------------ Auditions are being held at Cuyahoga Community College’s Center for Creative Arts 2900 Community College Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 Saturday November 12th 10Am-2Pm. Please call Thomas Matheis at 216-571-3436 or email FocusingProductions(a)gmail.com to schedule an audition. ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS: Thomas Matheis started his filmmaking education at the Medina County Career Center in the Video Production program where he graduated in 2015. During his senior year he interned with graduate Des Matelske where he found his passion in cinematography. He worked with Matelske on their first feature film “Sincerely, Me” (2016) as the Director of Photography and Co-Editor, which has won multiple awards in festivals across the country including the Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival and the NYC Indie Film Awards. Matheis is currently studying Media Arts and Filmmaking at Cuyahoga Community College where he is in his last year focusing on cinematography. When he graduates in 2017 he plans on working as a Director of Photography for feature length films. Des Matelske took on the Video Production program in high school at the Medina County Career Center where she graduated in 2013. Proceeding to gain knowledge in cinema, Matelske attended New York Film Academy in 2015 for Advanced Filmmaking and is a student at Harvard University for Advanced Screenwriting. With 21 awards and recognition in the film industry already, the number is steadily rising with Matelske’s highly anticipated feature “Sincerely, Me” (2016). (*IMDb.com*)

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