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Come see "The Gift of the Magi" next weekend!
by GLLO Marketing via NEohioPAL 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Celebrate the holiday season by coming out to East Cleveland Theater to see Great Lakes Light Opera’s production of David Conte’s The Gift of the Magi. This chamber opera is based on O. Henry’s classic of the same name, about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. Friday, December 9 @7:30p: Opening night! The evening will feature a Meet-the-Artist reception after the performance. Adults: $20 (includes post-show reception) Seniors: $15 (includes post-show reception) Students: $10 (includes post-show reception) *Group discounts are available!* Sunday, December 11 @ 3:00p: Adults: $20 Seniors: $15 Students: $10 *Group discounts are available!* For tickets, please visit http://www.eastclevelandtheater.org/Shows/GLLO/GiftMagi/GiftMagi.html.

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Music Director needed for The Wiz
by Michael Stein via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

*WE LOST OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR!* *NEAR WEST THEATRE IS SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION OF MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR THE WIZ. THIS IS A PAID POSITION.* *Rehearsals begin December 12th* *Tech Rehearsals February 5 - 9* *Shows February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19* *Director - Kelcie Dugger* *Scenic Designer - Cameron Michalak* *Costume Designer - April Rock* *Lighting Designer - Adam Ditzel* *Sound Designer - Josh Caraballo* *PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL STEIN mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org <mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org> FOR FURTHER DETAILS.* *Michael Stein* *Production Manager/Rental Manager* *Near West Theatre* *6514 Detroit Ave.* *Cleveland, OH 44102-3014* *216-961-9750* *Cell 330-687-8187*

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in Two Weeks: Liz Huff & friends at Nighttown, 12/14 Holiday Show
by Liz Huff via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

*Save the Date! * *Wednesday, December 14, 7pm* Share a little holiday cheer at Nighttown! Join vocalist *Liz Huff* and friends for an evening of jazz-centric holiday music, including the classics and new takes on old favorites, such as the Jingle Bell Tango. With *Marshall Griffith* on piano, *Tim Keo* on upright bass, and *Justin Hart* on drums. Tickets available here: Nighttown <http://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=ED31C6E2…> *Update: I'm now a member of The Recording Academy (Grammys) and submitted the CD for nomination. We made it into the categories of *Album of the Year*, and *Best Engineered, Non-Classical*. We'll see if it gets a nomination!* Hope to see you at Nighttown! Liz -- Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. ~ Goethe *Hear me in concert at *Nighttown, Wed. Dec. 14, 2016 at 7pm <https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=ED31C6…> *Member, Class of 2017 | **Cleveland Bridge Builders <http://cleveleads.org/CBB>* *Hear my music at *lizhuff.bandcamp.com and iTunes <https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-favorite-things-christmas/id1066108474> *Connect with me on* LinkedIn <http://thank%20you%20so%20much%20for%20the%20warm%20welcome%20to%20bridge%2…> Twitter/Twinkletoz <https://twitter.com/Twinkletoz> lizhuff.net/ bossycatproductions.com <http://www.bossycatproductions.com/>

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LOOKING FOR 2 OLDER MEN, FOR “DENIAL” AT OBERLIN COLLEGE
by Joe Natt via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

LOOKING FOR 2 OLDER MEN, FOR “DENIAL” AT OBERLIN COLLEGE Looking for two older male guest artists to play the roles of Nathan and Noah Gomrowitz in Peter Sagal’s play, “Denial”, at Oberlin College, directed by Prof of Theater, Paul Moser. Rehearsals begin January 3rd, and the show performs February 2 – 5, in Hall Auditorium (on campus in Oberlin). Generous stipend. Roles to be filled: 1) Noah Gomrowitz is a venerable Holocaust survivor and an articulate public spokesperson. 2) Nathan, is also a holocaust survivor, a roofer. Also Polish Jew. Plainspoken. As written, these characters are 70s – 80s. But sense of age will be relative to the rest of cast who are College actors. Auditions Dec 3 and Dec 10, 1- 5pm. (or as arranged). If interested in scheduling an audition, please contact the director via email only – pmoser(a)oberlin.edu <mailto:pmoser@oberlin.edu> Joseph P. Natt joe.natt(a)oberlin.edu Technical Director: Theater, Opera, Dance Resident Technical Director: OSTF Hall Auditorium/Annex Building Rep Oberlin College Hall Annex 216 (440) 775-8165 (Office) (440) 775-8163 (Shop) Oberlin College Theater Website <http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/theater/index.dot>

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2017 Open Submissions of New Plays
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL Announces its 2017 OPEN SUBMISSION PERIOD New ten-minute, one-act, and full-length plays by writers from Northeast Ohio accepted from January 1 - March 31, 2017. No fee for submitting! Playwrights Local seeks original, unproduced plays for our 2017-2018 programs, including the 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival (Fall 2017) and our developmental Play Lab (Winter/Spring 2018). Playwrights may submit up to two pieces: one ten-minute play and one one-act or full-length play. All unproduced, original plays for adult audiences are accepted, including one-person plays. (Not accepted: children’s plays, musicals, adaptations of copyrighted material, and translations.) Find more information at our Submission page <http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/>. NO SUBMISSION FEE Open to all playwrights age 18 or older who are permanent residents of any county in Northeast Ohio <http://wikitravel.org/upload/en/6/69/NE_Ohio_Counties.png>. Submissions open on January 1, 2017 and close on March 31, 2017. Early submissions are encouraged. Selections will be announced by July 31, 2017. For guidelines and additional information, see Playwrights Local’s Submission page <http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/>. ABOUT US Playwrights Local is a 501(c)(3) theater company based in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home base for all novice and experienced dramatic writers in Northeast Ohio—that is, to serve as a creative outlet for anyone interested in writing for the stage and screen. We offer free classes, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Playwrights Local strives to increase the impact of original theater on the community and to raise the profile of area playwrights both within Greater Cleveland and beyond.

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$10 Preview Night: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

Beck Center for the Arts production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Based on Hans Christian Andersen story and Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker written and directed by John Musker & Ron Clements Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions - $10 PREVIEW NIGHT - Thursday, December 1 8 p.m. | Mackey Theater December 2 - 31, 2016 Evening performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday (12/28), Thursdays (12/15, 12/22, 12/29), Fridays, and Saturdays (12/10, 12/17). Matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. are Saturdays and Sundays. There are no performances on Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, PERFORMANCE CALENDAR<http://www.beckcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Little_Mermaid_Calenda…> The Little Mermaid Preview Night admission is $10. Advance tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, December 1, and at Beck Center's Customer Service 10 a.m. Thursday. Tickets may be purchased at the door based on availability. General admission seating. Doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to curtain. Preview Night tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, December 1. To purchase tickets online, click here<http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BECKCENTER>. To purchase tickets from the Beck Center Customer Service after 10 a.m., call: 216.521.2540 x10. CAST Prince Eric - Shane Patrick O'Neill Grimsby - Brian Pedaci King Triton - Darryl Lewis* Sebastian - Wesley Allen Ariel - Kathleen Rooney* Flounder - J.R. Heckman Scuttle - Zachary Vederman Ursula - Natalie Blalock* Flotsam - Summit J. Starr Jetsam - Carlos Antonio Cruz Chef Louis - Robert Pierce ENSEMBLE Jeremy A. Clarke, Kacey Faix, Richie Gagen, Kayla Gray, Paul Hoffman, Steven Huynh, Kiara Kennelly, Emma Lampe, Simon Sedmak, Emily Shipley, Laura Tidmore YOUTH ENSEMBLE Aubrey Koscis, Caleb Koscis, Keira Leland, Morgan Faith Williams *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA). PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director, Director - Scott Spence Musical Director - Larry Goodpaster Choreographer - Martín Céspedes** Rehearsal Stage Manager, Production Assistant Stage Manager - Jamie R. Benetto Production Stage Manager - Libby White Production Assistant Stage Managers - Lucas Clark, Jim Lenahan Scenic Designer, Prop Artisan - Douglas Puskas Assistant Scenic Designer - Theron Winelinger Lighting Designer - Jeff Herrmann Lighting Assistant - Nora Dlugo Sound Designer - Carlton Guc Sound Board Operator - Angie Hayes Projection Designer - Adam Zeek Projection Design Assistant - Pauline Humbert Costume Designer - Leon Dobkowski Costume Provider - Music Theatre Wichita Costume Coordinator - Nan Golz Wig Designer - Winn Douglass Additional Costumes - Betty Pitcher Technical Director - Aaron Benson Master Electrician - Steve Shack Electrician - Nora Dlugo Carpenters - Nora Dlugo, Ryan Gajdos, Gabriel Jimenez, Joe Virgo, Summit J. Starr Dance Captain - Robert Pierce **Member of the Society of Stage Managers and Choreographers. ORCHESTRA Keyboards - Bryan Bird, Sarah Dixon, Larry Goodpaster, Melissa Rusu Reeds - Julie Williams, John Dokler, Karen Langenwalter Trumpet - Juan Ingram French Horn - Meredith Evans Cello - Dan Hild, Vicki Hamm Bass - Kevin Aylward Percussion - Bill Hart

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Mindhunter - Classic Cars for Paid Background Work
by Trevor Williams via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

Mindhunter Extras Casting is looking for vehicles from the period of 1960 to 1982 for a scene filming on Monday, December 5th and Tuesday, December 6th! If interested, please send us a current photo and the make, year, and model of your vehicle to mindhuntervehicles(a)gmail.com. Rate for period cars is $175 flat for 12 hours and overtime after. Please note which day you are interested in working. Thank you!

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THE MAGIC FLUTE Free Tickets
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

You can enjoy the beauty of Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE by entering to win Regal Montrose Theatre tickets! Enter here, valid December 3 - http://tinyurl.com/jlroxhr The groundbreaking broadcast that launched the Met's award-winning Live in HD series to movie theaters in 2006, The Magic Flute enchanted opera lovers from around the world with the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor's hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a winning ensemble cast - including Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklosa, and René Pape - brings fresh life to Mozart's timeless fairy tale. Additional tickets can be purchased by visiting Fathom Events' website - http://www.fathomevents.com/event/the-magic-flute/buy [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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"Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks" a "treat to watch"
by Nancy Cates via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

It's 'theater magic"! SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Continuing at Coach House Theatre in Akron through Sunday, December 11 Directed by Nancy Cates Choreographed by Katie Zarecki Starring Dede Klein and Ryan Zarecki "Everything is clicking at Coach House Theatre and it's magic." "Two outstanding actors. . Klein is spectacular. . [Ryan Zarecki is] a first-rate comic actor. . Cates helps her cast use their considerable talents to tell a good, gentle story." "Much of the magic in this production must be shared with [choreographer] Katie Zarecki." -- West Side Leader "Touching. charming. excellent acting. a treat to watch." - Akron Beacon Journal "Remarkable chemistry . [Ryan] Zarecki is an absolute joy to watch . Dede Klein serves up a subdued energy that matches her graceful movements on the dance floor." "This production is all kinds of charming under Nancy Cates' direction and with Katie Zarecki's choreography. . A very enjoyable evening's entertainment." -- Cleveland Jewish News Continuing now through Sunday, December 11! Performances on Thursday-Friday-Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. FOR RESERVATIONS: Contact our box office at 1-888-718-4253 (choose "option 1"), or visit <http://www.coachhousetheatre.com/> www.coachhousetheatre.com. COACH HOUSE THEATRE 732 W. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44302

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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE opens next week at Garfield Players
by Christopher Bizub via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

The Garfield Players presents IT"S A WONDERFUL LIFE by Philip Grecian based on the film by Frank Capra Directed by Chris Bizub DATES: December 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:00 pm December 18 at 3:00 pm TICKETS: Tickets: Adults $14, Seniors/Students $12, Children (12 and under) $10 For more information you can call: 216-475-8313 or visit our website at www.garfieldplayers.org/ LOCATION: Garfield Heights High School 4900 Turney Rd. Cleveland, OH 44125 (Shows will be presented at the Garfield Heights High School Studio Theater. The theater can be accessed by entering at the main gymnasium enter.) SYNOPSIS: It is Christmas Eve, and George Bailey, a man who considers himself a "failure" stands on a bridge looking over the icy waters below, contemplating suicide. Suddenly, Clarence Oddbody, an Angel who, after 200 years, has yet to earn his wings appears and take George on a journey to show him how he really has had a wonderful life after all. CAST: George Bailey/Peter Bailey - Michael Snider Mary Hatch-Bailey - Katie Wells Clarence/Charlie - John Grad Henry Potter/Gower/Man on Porch - Jeffrey E. Braun Uncle Billy/The Boss/Chairman - David Boyce Joseph/Carter/Harry Bailey/Ed - Ronnie Thompson Violet/Mrs. Thompson - April Needham Ernie/Tom/Reineman - Dylan Gregory Bert/Horace/Man with Metal - Keith Joritz Tilly - Lorena Fedor Mother Bailey/Mrs. Hatch/Mrs. Davis - Patricia L. Kelly Young George/Peter Bailey II - Trevor Kessler Young Harry/Tommy Bailey - Stewart Schneider Young Mary/Janie Bailey - Natalie Joritz Young Violet - Jayna Svoboda Zuzu - Molly Kessler

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