November 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

OPENING FRIDAY! - Near West Theatre presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat *Includes ASL Interpreted and Sensory Friendly Performances!
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Near West Theatre presents: JOSEPH AND THE Amazing technicolor dreamcoat November 18-December 11, 2016 Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Near West universalizes this Judeo-Christian story and puts a 2016 stamp on it. JOSEPH LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! Before Andrew Lloyd Webber's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, EVITA AND PHANTOM OF THE OPERA there was JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, still one of the top 5 most performed musicals in the world. Joseph is his father's favorite. Joseph is a gifted psychic. His eleven brothers are very, VERY JEALOUS! It's all here: favoritism, betrayal, attempted murder, fame, famine and...forgiveness. This rock show is turbo-driven family entertainment. Get your tickets early for NWT'S HOLIDAY PRODUCTION, 2016. Sure to sell out!!! Performances: November 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, December 1*, 2, 3, 4, 8**, 9, 10 & 11, 2016 (Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.) Tickets can be purchased at www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org>, or by calling our Box Office at 216-961-6391 from 11am-4pm M-F. Accessibility notes: Near West Theatre's new home is fully accessible! Dedicated spaces will be available to view the performance from a wheelchair. At Near West Theatre we strive to make the arts available to all. For our production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat we have two Thursday performances dedicated to people with disabilities. *We will hold an ASL Interpreted Performance by The HeArd on Thursday Dec. 1. "The HeArd, a program of Theatrical Interpreting Services of Cleveland, Incorporated, (TISC, Inc.) is a body of professional sign language interpreters who serve the TISC, Inc mission by providing high-quality creative sign language interpretation to the public performing arts of Northeast Ohio." Specialty seating in front of The HeArd performers for those in the deaf community will be provided. To purchase specialty seating for The HeArd performance please email info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> with your ticket request. **We will hold a Sensory Friendly Production on Thursday Dec. 8. This sensory production will be performed in a friendly, supportive environment for an audience of families and friends of people who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues. There will be slight adjustments to the production including reduction of any jarring sounds or strobe lights focused into the audience. Also, there will be quite spaces and activity areas set up in the theatre lobby for those who need to leave their seats during the performance. For questions on our Sensory Production and to purchase tickets, please email sdicken(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:sdicken@nearwesttheatre.org> or call (216) 961-6391.

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Audition Notice - Grease
by Marc Howard via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

*Aurora Community Theatre* ***** AUDITION NOTICE ****** *GREASE* By Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey Set in 1959 at the fictional Rydell High School, this popular musical follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love. Directed and Choreographed by Marc C. Howard Music Direction by D. Keith Stiver * We are encouraging ALL ages to audition. * Students character ages range from 16-18 but we are also considering younger looking adults. * Adult character ages range from mid-20’s to 40+. * We are also casting non-traditional roles. *When*: * Dance Auditions - Sat. March 25th 2017 from 2-5 pm. Be prepared to dance. Please no street clothes or shoes. Dance attire preferred. All characters in the show will be dancing and moving. (If auditioning for Patty Simcox, please bring a baton if you twirl.) * Vocal and Monologue Auditions - Mon. March 27th and Tues. March 28th 2017 7-9 pm. Bring a current headshot, resume and conflicts along with sheet music in your key. Prepare 32 bars of the music. No acapella singing or taped music. Also prepare a monologue of your choice no longer than 3 minutes in length. (If you are auditioning for the role of Doody, please bring your guitar and accompany yourself if possible.) * Call Backs - Tues. April 4th 2017 from 7-9pm. If invited for a call back, be prepared to dance the routines learned at the dance auditions, sing an assigned song from the show and read from the script. *Where*: 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 *Rehearsals*: Will commence in April 2017 *Performance Dates*: Fri. and Sat. evenings June 30th to July 15th. 8 pm and Sun. matinee July 9th 3 pm. CHARACTER INFORMATION *MEN* *Danny Zucko* - Tenor D to High B (good falsetto) - Leader of the “Burger Palace Boys.” Well-built, nice- looking, with an air of cool easy going charm. Strong and confident. *Kenickie* - Baritone D to F# - Second in command of the “Burger Palace Boys.” Tough looking, tattooed, surly, avoids any show of softness. Has an offbeat sense of humor. *Doody* - Tenor D to G (good falsetto) - Youngest of the guys. Small, boyish, open, with a disarming smile and a hero worshiping attitude toward the other guys. Plays guitar. *Roger* - Tenor F to G - The “anything for a laugh” stocky type. Full of mischief, half-baked schemes and ideas. One of the boys; a clown who enjoys putting people on. *Sonny LaTierri* - Bari/Tenor - Italian looking with shiny black hair. A braggart and wheeler dealer who thinks he’s a real lady killer. *Eugene Florczyk* - Bari/Tenor - The class valedictorian. Physically awkward with weak eyes and a high pitched voice. Nerdy but smug. An apple polisher. Pompous but gullible. *Vince Fontaine* - Bari/Tenor - A typical “teen audience” radio disc jockey. Slick, egotistical, fast talking. A veteran “greaser.” *Johnny Casino* - Baritone A to C (good falsetto) - A “greaser” type leader of high school rock band. Thinks of himself as a real rock ‘n’ roll idol. *Teen Angel* - Tenor E to B (good falsetto) - Good looking, Fabian style singer. *WOMEN* *Sandy Dumbrowski* - Soprano A to D - Danny’s love interest. Sweet, wholesome, naïve and cute, like Sandra Dee of the “Gidget” movies. *Betty Rizzo* - Mezzo A to C - Leader of the Pink Ladies, tough, sarcastic, outspoken but vulnerable. Italian with unconventional good looks. *Frenchy* - Soprano - A Dreamer. Good-natured, but dumb. Heavily made-up, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can’t wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. *Marty* - Alto C to Db - The beauty of the group. Pretty, looks and acts older than she is but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. Tries to act sophisticated. *Jan *- Mezzo Bb to Bb - Chubby, compulsive eater; loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with the boys. *Patty Simcox* - Mezzo - A typical cheerleader at a middle class American public high school. Attractive and athletic. Aggressive, sure of herself, given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. Catty, but in an All-American Girl sort of way. She can twirl a baton. *Cha-Cha* DiGregorio - Soprano - A blind date. Loud, brash and knows how to use her looks. Takes pride in being “the best dancer as St. Bernadette’s.” *Miss Lynch* - Mezzo Bb to Bb - Old maid English teacher. Any questions, please contact the director at marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com

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BODYTRAFFIC (Dance Cleveland)
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• To read Roy Berko's review of BODYTRAFFIC as presented by Dance Cleveland and previews of Cleveland Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet/Cleveland Orchestra's "The Nutcracker," go to: www.royberko.info ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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EVENT: Last Weekend to See Dover Players' Entertaining New Musical - SOMEWHERE!, The Singing Musical
by Mark Little via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

EVENT: Last Weekend to See Dover Players' Entertaining New Musical - SOMEWHERE!, The Singing Musical Dover Players current production is an entertaining new musical, SOMEWHERE!, The Singing Musical written by the team of Keith Behrendt, Jeff Campbell and Bill Royse. Synopsis: "Everybody's Gotta Be Somewhere!" A mix-up at the airport takes a big town singer to a small town in West Virginia in the 1970's. Comedy, Love, Mayhem, Romance and of course, Singing follows. Cast: Martha Chesney ................ Lynn Galicki Larry Goodright .................. Scott MacLean Charlene Chesney .............. Holly Prather Jennifer Jenson ............... Lisa O'Halloran/Anna Schnupp Sonny Badistelli ............... Keith Behrendt Big Bennie Badistelli ............. Bill Graham Bill ...................... Bill Ransom Marilyn .................... Marilyn Ransom Cabbie ................... Mark Little Randy Van Grandy ................ Adam Campbell Carrie Van Grandy ................ Jackie Kelly Production Crew: Author .................... Bill Royse Director and Author ............... Jeff Campbell Tech, Music and Author ............. Keith Behrendt Choreographer ................. Jill Tschetter Tech ...................... Mark Little and Anna Schnupp Reservations ................. Todd Evangelista Publicity, Box Office, and Refreshments ...... Linda Little Remaining Performance Dates: Nov.18-20 Performance Times: Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 3:00 p.m. (Light refreshments will be served during a brief intermission.) Location: North Olmsted Old Town Hall 5186 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 NOTE: The Old Town Hall is located just south of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel south on Dover Center Road you will pass the Police Station on the right. The Old Town Hall is the small building between the Police Station and City Hall. You may park in the lot to the left of the Old Town Hall building. Cost: Admission is FREE, first come, first serve. Arrive early for best seats to view the performance. Or, call Acting Out! at 440-779-1284 for reservations available for $5.00 per seat.

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FINAL WEEKEND of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' NEW French Creek Theatre is proud to announce... Robert Fulghum's ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN Conceived & Adapted by Ernest Zulia Music & Lyrics by David Caldwell Directed by Brian McNally A school play. The skies over Los Angeles. The rubble of World War II. Life lessons arise from the most unpredictable places. Featuring stories alternately moving and hilarious, this stage adaptation of the best-selling book urges us to rediscover the meaning in life's teachable moments. PERFORMANCES Nov 11-20 Fri & Sat at 7PM Sun at 3PM TICKETS $10 under 18 $15 adult Call (440) 949-5200 x221<tel:%28440%29%20949-5200%20x221>, purchase online<http://metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php> or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily. FEATURING Kaeli Bush Joe DeLuca Luciano DiFranco Brooklyn Freeman Abby Golden Juliette Kinlin Brian Murphy Zoey Papanikolaou Emily Plato and Stan Kozak French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE WINTER BREAK 2016 - NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

*Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute Winter Break 2016* *Now open for registration* Join us over winter break for amazing theatre arts classes and workshops! Attend for a day, a few days or join us for all six. *December 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 - 10 AM-3:30 PM** *PRIME* for girls and boys in 1st – 4th grades. Come and share the FUN: acting, singing, dancing, storytelling and stagecraft. Each day is filled with arts activities to explore your creativity and imagination. Student work with professional instructors. *Tuition*: $ 40 per day or $230 for all 6 days. *PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING* is a co-ed program for students in 5th grade– through college. Full day workshops (10 am-3:30 pm) and half day (10 am-12:30 pm and 1-3:30 pm) technique classes. Classes are leveled for age and skill. *Tuition*: $40 per full day workshop, $25 per half day technique class or $230 for six full days. - WORKSHOPS (Full day) *Acting for the Camera* with Dan Hendrock (12/20), *Stage Combat *with Ryan and Katie Zarecki (12/21), *Songs and Scenes* with John Krol and Dan Hendrock (12/22), *Choreography Project* with Bebe Weinberg Katz (12/27), *Directing *with Fred Sternfeld (12/28) and Audition Techniques (12/29). -TECHNIQUE CLASSES (Half day) Morning classes include all the musical theatre basics: ballet, tap, monologues & "act the song". Afternoon classes include storytelling, improvisation, lyrical dance, tap and “theatre life after high school”. *Faculty includes: India Burton, Dan Hendrock, Jessica Hirsh, Kyle Jozsa, Bebe Weinberg Katz, John Krol, Fred Sternfeld, Kate Zarecki and Ryan Zarecki. Other faculty and special guest to be announced.* For detailed descriptions and on-line registration visit the HBTI Winter Break 2016 page at www.hb.edu/hbtiwinter or contact the HBTI Director Bebe Weinberg Katz at bkatz(a)hb.edu HBTI is located at Hathaway Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd. Shaker Hts., Ohio 44122 216.932.4214 **HBTI winter break students need to provide their own bagged lunches, drinks and snacks that do not require refrigeration*

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Closed - Voice Over Workshop Friday November 18th,
by J.S. DePaul via NEohioPAL 13 Nov '16

13 Nov '16

This Workshop has been Closed Stay Tuned for January's Workshop Voice Over Workshop Friday November 18th, With Aubrey Caldwell, M.F.A. Many of you have been asking for a voice over workshop so our November workshop is all about voice overs. Being able to add voice overs to your skill set only makes you more marketable as an actor. This workshop will include LIVE playback in real time using professional software, microphones, and sound system. Click below for more information and the instructor's bio. http://pmtm.com/pmtm-workshops

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Model Search Nov. 19
by via NEohioPAL 13 Nov '16

13 Nov '16

Cosmo Models Ohio Model Search/Open Call Saturday, November 19, 1:30 to 3:00 pm Tri-C, Western Campus. 11000 Pleasant Valley Road. Parma, OH 44130 Registration Galleria, G Wing (Downstairs Student Lounge) Register by email at cosmomodelsohio(a)gmail.com or phone at 440-725-0726. Please bring headshot/comp card/resume. if available. Seeking all genders, nationalities, all ages.

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Dancing Wheels presents "The Snowman"
by kelly clymer via NEohioPAL 13 Nov '16

13 Nov '16

After a 5-year departure, The Snowman is returning to the stage! Join us at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts for the magical tale of a young boy and his imaginary friend. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! December 1 & 2 at 10:30a.m.: Student Matinees, Tickets $5 December 3 at 2:00p.m.: Public Performance followed by a Snowflake Family Fun Party! Games, crafts, and tasty treats! Tickets: $25/adults, $15 for children and groups of 10 or more Tickets for the public performance can be purchased through our website here or by calling our offices at 216.432.0306! To bring your group to the student matinee, please email admin(a)dancingwheels.org! See you at the show!

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Dancing Wheels call for artists!
by kelly clymer via NEohioPAL 13 Nov '16

13 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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