November 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Dancing Wheels presents The Snowman!
by kelly clymer via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Dancing Wheels is hosting a fundraising opportunity during our Snowmanproduction, and we need your help! We are in search of talented, generous artists (perhaps you? A family member? A neighbor?) to make us an ornament! Details: -Create a unique ornament inspired by The Snowman -Any medium encouraged (wood, glass, metal, etc.) -Put a fair market value on the ornament -The ornament will be displayed in the lobby of theatre for purchase by patrons attending the performances -Proceeds will be used for Dancing Wheels' educational and outreach programming to provide children in the community with inclusive classes In exchange for your generous artistic donation, Dancing Wheels will provide you with two free tickets to the show, a business sized ad in the program, and a tax deductible letter. Ornaments must be in our offices by November 30. Call or email marketing(a)dancingwheels.org with any questions! Let's fill up a tree in the lobby with the best snowmen around!

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Auditions for THE WIZ at Near West Theatre (For ages 9-15)
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for THE WIZ Youth Cast (ages 9-15) November 28, 29 & 30 , 2016 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! The Wiz runs February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19, 2017 Rehearsals begin Monday, December 12, 2016 (will not be rehearsing during the holidays) AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz infuses L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel, and soul music. Adapted into a film version featuring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross, and recently performed on NBC Live, this timeless tale of Dorothy's adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, modern musical that is entertaining and delightful for the whole family. Known as The Super Soul Musical, The Wiz is a fantasy for today; mysterious, opulent and fanciful, a groundbreaking Broadway show that brought Oz to life in a funky sing-along journey down the yellow brick road! Book by William F. Brown Music & Lyrics by Charlie Smalls Lots of roles, all open, plus a huge singing and dancing ensemble. A crazily energetic experience. The Wiz will be directed by Kelcie Nicole Dugger. Choreography by Josh Landis. Stage Management by Kate Atherton. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS DOROTHY: Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano, G3-B5) Bright eyed and alive as can be. Would rather remain a child as long as possible instead of accepting the responsibilities that come with growing up. SCARECROW: Male (Range: Tenor, D3-A4) Tired of being a scarecrow and the prospect of not going anywhere. Embarks on the journey to see The Wiz in hopes he can provide a brain. TIN MAN: Male (Range: Baritone, E3-A4) Human at one time. Lost all his limbs to a cursed axe. Joins in the journey in hopes the Wiz will provide him a heart because "it isn't enough to be good looking." LION: Male (Range: Baritone, G2-Bb4) Travels around the jungle scaring people, but has "a yellow streak a mile wide." Coward state stems from deeper mother issues and gets regular counseling from an owl. Joins in the journey to see the wiz to gain some courage. ADDAPERLE: Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano, F3-C5) Good Witch of the North. Has magic powers she refers to as "doing tricks." Her magic abilities don't always pan out as well as she would like them to. AUNT EM: Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano, G3-C5) Dorothy's Aunt. Life has not been easy for her and promises little else. Harsh towards Dorothy at times, but acts out of love. UNCLE HENRY: Male (Range: Non-Singing) Dorothy's Uncle. Physically run down from years of hard work on the farm. Often acts as the voice of reason towards Aunt Em. GATEKEEPER: Male (Range: Non-Singing) Guards the gate to the Emerald City. THE WIZ: Male (Range: Tenor, C3-A4) All powerful leader over the land of Oz. Hides his true nature behind the façade of a temperamental leader. His true identity is an enigma. EVILLENE: Female (Range: Alto, Bb3-Db5) Wicked Witch of the West. Low-down evil. Not a kind bone in her body nor kind thought in her rotten mind. LORD HIGH UNDERLING: Male (Range: Non-Singing) Weak coward. Evillene's number one. WINGED MONKEY: Male (Range: Non-Singing) Servant of the Wicked Witch of the West. Summoned to do her bidding. The mere mention of him brings fear. GLINDA: Female (Range: Alto, C4-Eb5) Good Witch of the South. Prettiest of all the witches. Very wise in the way of show-business. ENSEMBLE: TORNADO, MUNCHKINS, CROWS, KALIDAHS, POPPIES, FIELD MICE, EMERALD CITY CITIZENS, SOLDIER MESSENGER, and MORE!

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ACTING COACH NEEDED!
by J.S. DePaul via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

ACTING COACH NEEDED! Responsibilities include: * Preparing talent to compete in the local and national markets * Introducing talent to the following concepts/skills: o Improv o On-Camera Skills (TV. Commercials) o Cold Reads o Reading and interpreting scripts o Monologues (Limited) We're looking for an individual who: * Has experience in the Acting Industry (preferably TV/Film) * Has a desire to work with and coach individuals of all ages * Has a teaching background * Is upbeat, enthusiastic, a professional who has a genuine passion for the acting industry If you have the qualifications that we are looking for, please forward your resume to Mary Sklamba at mary(a)pmtm.com<mailto:mary@pmtm.com>. Hours include evenings and Saturdays. Check out the website pmtm.com and from there all of the PMTM Social Media Sites.

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World Premiere of Amy Schwabauer's “This is NOT About My Dead Dog”
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL PRESENTS A WORLD PREMIERE “THIS IS NOT ABOUT MY DEAD DOG” WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY AMY SCHWABAUER New one-person show portrays the tragicomic coming of age of the local playwright/performer. Directed by Dale Heinen, the production runs January 13 through 28 at Creative Space at Waterloo Arts. Find tickets and other info at: http://playwrightslocal.org/thisisnot/ “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” combines reflections on love, sex, and alcohol with loud-out-loud stories from an awkward girlhood. Tackling German shepherds, boyfriends, and other attachments, playwright/performer Amy Schwabauer takes the audience through her journey from lonely child to young partier to (relatively) well-adjusted adult. This comedic one-woman show is part pain journal and part offbeat rumination on aquatic life. It is heartbreaking, but always bracingly honest and funny. “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” was developed in Playwrights Local’s inaugural Play Lab new-work incubator in 2016, with initial dramaturgy by Arwen Mitchell and production dramaturgy by Dale Heinen. “We’re looking to spotlight new local talent, and Amy Schwabauer fits the bill on multiple fronts,” says David Todd, Artistic Director of Playwrights Local. “This play is a brave look at her own life, one that digs deep and challenges Amy as a writer and performer. In addition to all of her comic charms, Amy has found another gear for being moving and profound with this show. We’re happy to produce such an engaging new dramatist.” Amy Schwabauer’s writing credits include “Fluff Pup” (2015 Cleveland Playwrights Festival), “The Bird Behind the Curtain” (Cleveland State University), and “The Accounts of the Warren County Fair as Observed by a Young Astronaut.” As a performer, she has recently appeared in Positive Reinforcements (Theater Ninjas), Snake Oil (Ohio City Theatre Project), and Left in Ink (Cleveland Public Theatre). Director Dale Heinen has been recognized by the Jeff Awards in Chicago and has received the Arches Award for Directors in Glasgow. She has directed thirty professional productions in additional cities such as London and New York, and has developed new plays at Soho Theatre (London), Silk Road Rising (Chicago), Cleveland Public Theatre, and Chicago Dramatists. The stage manager for “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” is Nicola Patton, and the production manager is Francesca Mamlin. The creative team consists of lighting designer Stephanie Kahn, set designer Elaine Hullihen, and sound designer James Kosmatka. The assistant director is Nora DeMilta. “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” runs January 13 through 28, 2017, with shows Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. All performances are at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts (397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110). Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. Group packages are available. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://playwrightslocal.org/ or call (216) 302-8856. # # #

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Seeking actress (20-35) for open role in DEATH OF A SALESMAN at French Creek Theatre
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Want to be part of a sensational cast <https://docs.google.com/document/d/15IajBYFS4oHl7XZ0whkUOrVIeUti0Gy45Oqskda…> ? I am seeking an actress, 20-35, for the open role of "Letta" in Death of a Salesman at French Creek Theatre (formerly TrueNorth) in Sheffield Village. Letta is one of the two women who Biff and Happy pick up in the restaurant when they meet their dad Willy. Here <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6L9jLMW0gBEQWRZdXpqdkhhRkE?usp=sha…> is a pdf of the script. The play runs January 13 - 29, 2017 and rehearses in December (with significant breaks for the holidays) and January. The rehearsal commitment is minimal since this scene will be rehearsed one out of every four or five rehearsals until we get into run throughs and tech about a week and a half before opening. If interested, reply to this email with your resume and picture and we will then set up a private audition or video submission. Thanks... -- Fred Sternfeld http://www.fredsternfeld.com 216-360-0718-home 216-496-6087-cell

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SUBMIT TO CASTING DATABASE for Marcy Ronen Casting
by Abe Ronen via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Marcy Ronen Casting is seeking all types of Cleveland/Akron locals to submit to our casting database for future projects. Actors, non actors, families, children, minorities especially encouraged to apply. Please send a current snapshot as a small size jpg photo with your name, age and contact number to marcyronen(a)gmail.com. Label your photo with your name and phone number. Submit to marcyronen(a)gmail.com Thanks! Marcy casting | | | casting | | |

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Physical Comedy workshop at Ohio Shakespeare Festival
by via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '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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Workshop Players Auditions: Squabbles by Marshall Karp
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Auditions for the Workshop Players production of the family comedy SQUABBLES by Marshall Karp will be held Monday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. each evening. Director Brad Sales seeks to cast three (3) women and four (4) men. Production dates are February 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 SYNOPSIS: Jerry Sloan is a successful advertising writer and his wife, Alice, is a successful lawyer. Living with the Sloans is Alice's father, Abe, a humorously grouchy septuagenarian. When a house fire displaces Jerry's mother, Mildred, she comes to live "temporarily " with the Sloans. Of course, Mildred and Abe can't stand each other, and, with Alice expecting a baby, one of the in-laws has got to go. A series of silly squabbles gives way to a heartwarming conclusion. ROLES: Jerry Sloan (age 30-45)-- Advertising jingle writer whose patience and sensibility is about to be vigorously and humorously tested (must sing a couple of jingles) Alice Sloan (late 20s-40)-- Successful attorney who is expecting her first baby but is not expecting her mother-in-law Abe Dreyfus (65-75)-- Alice's curmudgeon of a father who believes that arguments are essential to good health Mildred Sloan (60-75)-- Jerry's assertive mother who firmly stands her ground against Abe while she stakes out new territory in her son's home Hector Lopez (30-50)-- Handyman, gardener and jack-of-all-trades with a cheerful disposition and a constant need of a bathroom Sol Wasserman (60-75)-- The Sloans' neighbor, a retired pharmacist who is also Abe's card-playing buddy Mrs. Fisher (45-55)-- The Sloan baby's starchy, authoritarian nurse whose best friend probably calls her "Mrs. Fisher" Auditions will be conducted at the Workshop Players Theater located at 44820 Middle Ridge Rd. in Amherst and will consist of readings from the script. Performance dates are February 9-11, 17-19 and 24-26. Please bring a list of conflicts. For more information, contact the director at hanlonsrazor(a)msn.com. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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Last weekend of Amherst H. S.'s "Seven Keys to Baldpate"
by Fred Farschman via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

The MLS Theatre Company will be opening their 2016-2017 season with The hilarious, farcical, 100 year old mystery Seven Keys To Baldpate Amherst, Ohio: Seven Keys To Baldpate written by Earl Derr Biggers and George M. Cohan Show Dates: November 18th & 19th Time: 7:00 pm Where: All performances will be held in the Marion L. Steele High School Cafetorium Tickets are general admission: $5 for thespians, students and senior citizens, $10 for adults. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets may be purchased then. Please note that children 3 and under are not permitted at the performances. There is also comfortable Priority Seating available Front Row: additional $5.00 Second Row: additional $3.00 These are the only reserved seating in the theatre. Groups (10 or more) may buy discount tickets in advance. Please contact amherstmls(a)gmail.com <mailto:amherstmls@gmail.com> Online tickets at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2667766 Bring-a-can-to-move-your-can To anyone who brings a canned good to any of the show nights will be entered in a drawing to get their seats moved to the first row! All canned goods will donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio. The MLS Theatre Company is a student run organization. Every student involved in the productions is between the ages 14 - 18. Each year, three shows are put on for the public. This year's season includes Seven Keys To Baldpate, student directed Winter One Acts 2017 and Guys and Dolls. Like "MLS Theatre Company, Troupe 1422" on Facebook and follow on Twitter @MLSTheatre for more information and future showtimes. For more information: please contact Valerie Farschman at valerie_farschman(a)amherstk12.org or 440.225.8718 Story Novelist Billy McGee makes a bet with a wealthy friend that he can write the great American novel within 24 hours. He retires to a summer mountain resort named Baldpate Inn, in the dead of winter, and locks himself in, believing he has the sole key. However he is visited during the night by a rapid succession of other people , including a corrupt politician, a crooked cop, a hermit, a feisty girl reporter, a gang of criminals, etc., none of whom have any trouble getting into the remote inn—there appear to be seven keys to Baldpate. McGee ends up getting caught up in the hijinks of his visitors and ends up getting no work done, or does he? This dramatization of Earl Derr Biggers’ novel was a success on Broadway, and remains one of George M. Cohan’s most popular plays. ****************************************************************** Imagination is the strongest nation on earth. Remember :o) You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing! Marion L Steele High School theatre program is a recipient of a 2016 Playhouse Square Dazzle Award! http://bit.ly/1HhIH6e <http://bit.ly/1HhIH6e> ******************************************************************

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Mamai Theatre Company announces AEA / Non-AEA 2017 Season auditions
by Christine McBurney via NEohioPAL 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Mamai Theatre Company announces AEA / Non-AEA 2017 Season auditions AUDITION DATES - by appointment only Tuesday, December 6, 6:00 – 10:00pm Thursday, December 8, 6:00 – 10:00pm Callbacks: Sunday, December 11, by appointment between 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Audition Location: The Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center, The Gold Room, 3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. (Free parking on site in gated lot off of Euclid Avenue. Enter west-bound on Euclid at the red “Masonic Parking” sign after the Red Cross parking signs). AUDITION PREPARATION Sides will be emailed upon scheduling an audition appointment. Prepared monologues are welcome but not required. Bring a copy of headshot & resume. Mamai Theatre Company welcomes non-traditional casting opportunities. SCHEDULING YOUR AUDITION Please email mamaitheatrecocleveland(a)gmail.com AFTER November 1st , and identify the following: - Your name - AEA / EMC / Non-AEA status - availability within the audition dates & times above CASTING A DOLL’S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Thornton Wilder Directed by Christine McBurney Production Dates: Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm, August 9-27, 2017 Venue: The Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre, Playhouse Square Rehearsal Period & Locales: July 10-30, 2017 at The Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center, Gold Room July 31-August 8, 2017 at The Helen; Tech: August 5-8 FAQs: - Setting: Somewhere in the western world, 1879. - No dialects will be required. - Anna’s role will be combined with Ellen, the maid’s. - The Porter and the children’s roles have been cut. - Wilder has Americanized the dialogue as well as some names: Torvald becomes Thorwald and Kristine, Christina. - Rehearses at Masonic Gold Room: July 10-30, 2017. - Moves to the Helen at Playhouse Square: July 31. - Tech: August 5-8. - Performance run: August 9-27, 2017: Wed-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2:30pm. - There is (1) AEA Special Appearance Agreement (Level I) contract available. - Non-AEA Stipend is increased from 2013-2016 rate. AVAILABLE ROLES 3 women, 3 men: Nora Helmer (30s) Mrs. Christina Linde (30s) Anna, the Nurse (late 40s-early 50s) Thorwald Helmer (30s) Nils Krogstad (30s) Dr. Rank (late 30s-40s) “Doll's House, A (Wilder)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. COMPANY OVERVIEW & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.mamaitheatreco.org Tickets on sale now at www.playhousesquare.org Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MamaiTheatreCo Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/mamaitheatreco

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