November 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Review of touring "Finding Neverland" at Playhouse Square
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

More Lost Boy than Pan, ‘Finding Neverland’ crows but doesn’t fly Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics It may help resuscitate fairies, but no amount of clapping can reconcile what the musical “Finding Neverland” is and the kind of musical it wants to be. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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First review - RED - now playing at Weathervane Playhouse
by Todd Dieringer via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Red A drama by John Logan<http://weathervaneplayhouse.com/red-2016-07-07> "Weathervane Playhouse offers a solid production about abstract art," says Cleveland Jewish News critic - read the full review here<http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/culture/theater/weathervane-playhou…> Based on the real-life story of the American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko, Red reveals the dynamic tension between an artist and his works. The play begins in 1958, just as Rothko has been hired to create a series of enormous murals that will hang in the most exclusive room at the The Four Seasons, an elaborately posh restaurant set to open inside the Seagram Building in Midtown Manhattan. As Rothko prepares his large canvases, he barks orders at his young assistant Ken, and inbetween brushstrokes lectures his young protégé on his uncompromising philosophies of both art and life. But when Ken attains the confidence to challenge his teacher, Rothko must confront the agonizing possibility that his greatest achievement could prove to be his ultimate downfall. Red was first produced by the Donmar Warehouse in London in December 2009. The original production was directed by Michael Grandage and performed by Alfred Molina as Rothko and Eddie Redmayne as his fictional assistant Ken. The production, with its two leads, transferred to Broadway at the John Golden Theater for a limited engagement which began on March 11, 2010 and closed on June 27. It was the 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Play. Additionally, Redmayne won a 2010 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play. Audience Advisory: Due to adult language and themes, this play is not suitable for children. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Thursdays - Nov. 3 and 10 - at 7:30 p.m. Fridays - Nov. 4 and 11 - at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays - Nov. 5 and 12 - at 7:30 p.m. PLUS Saturdays, Nov. 5 and 12 at 3:30 p.m. Sundays - Nov. 6 - at 2:30 p.m. BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE<https://www.choicesecure03.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?clientID=weatherv…> Tickets $22 adults $20 for seniors on Thursdays and matinees only $11 for college students Red is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Casting Call for Stage Production
by Amy Adams via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

**CASTING CALL...MUST RESERVE SPOT** R & A Productions is currently casting for our Upcoming Comedic Stage Production, "My Valentine" Seeking: Men, Open Race, aged 26-70 Women, Open Race, aged 28-75 Auditions will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 2pm-5pm, in Lakewood, Ohio. To reserve your spot, email RAProductions2016(a)gmail.com and a Confirmation email will be sent from there. Please list AUDITION in the Subject Line. **Please also include Your Name, Contact Number & (3) Three Time Slots that would work best for you. We will try our hardest to accommodate your first request** Thank you in advance for your interest and we look forward to seeing some fresh faces. www.RAProductions2016.com

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Santa Available
by via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Hi I'm Jim "Jimmy Claus" Metrisin, a real bearded Santa here in the greater Cleveland area. Christmas is approaching and I do have a few openings in November & December for home visits, public appearances, private parties & corporate events. Reasonable rates starting at $100.00 Call, e-mail or check me out on Facebook for more information. Jim "Jimmy Claus" Metrisin 1400 East 30th. St. #307 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-621-1938 www.facebook.com/pages/jimmy-claus/1477121979235780 -- Jim 'JIMMY CLAUS' Metrisin 1400 East 30th. St. #307 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-621-1938 www.jimmetrisin.com www.facebook.com/pages/jimmy-claus/1477121979235780 https://www.facebook.com/Jim-Metrisin-Photography-159739894049278/

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See Gigi on the big screen!
by Joanna Hunkins via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Join The Musical Theater Project for a special film screening this Sunday! *Gigi* Sunday, November 6 | 3 PM Winner of nine Academy Awards including Best Picture (1958), Lerner and Loewe’s charming screen musical that follows a young courtesan-in-training and a rich playboy dodging the conventions of Parisian society. (115 minutes) Featuring Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan and Hermione Gingold *Screening introduced by The Musical Theater Project artistic director Bill Rudman and Cinematheque director John Ewing. Brief Q & A to follow.* *Tickets* General: $12 Available through the Cinematheque. Call 216-421-7450 or visit CIA.edu/Cinematheque <http://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/film-schedule/2016/11/gigi> And don't miss our upcoming concert... *Almost Like Being in Love:The Songs of Lerner & Loewe*Sunday, November 20 | 2 PM This multi-media concert will feature music from* My Fair Lady, Camelot, Brigadoon, and Gigi *and more*. *Audiences will hear the story of how the young New York lyricist, Alan Jay Lerner launched and sustained a 40-year partnership with the Berlin-born composer Frederick Loewe. As always, TMTP will dig up some hidden treasures, including the team’s early work before “happily-ever-aftering” in *My Fair Lady *and *Camelot*. *Tickets**General:* $35-$60 Tickets available through the Playhouse Square Box Office. Call 216-241-6000 or visit PlayhouseSquare.org <http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/almost-like-being-in-love-the-…>

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Conversations w/ Raymond Bobgan, Eric Coble, Scott Plate, Terrence Spivey, Skip Corris & More!
by Aaron Collier via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hello NEohioPAL! Many of us have crossed paths on this list. My name is Aaron Calafato and last March I launched a podcast called Authentic Audio. Authentic Audio is a storytelling & conversation program emanating from the Rust Belt. In addition to the storytelling aspect, the goal of the conversation element of the program is to create authentic conversational moments with diverse guests from ALL facets of our society. Now, even though the long term goal of the program isn't tied to just being Cleveland centrist, it does emanate from this great region so there will be a lot of guests from this area. Also, since I was trained as an actor and have worked as a raconteur & monologist over the past few years, I'm definitely bias towards having great conversations with artists and creatives! As far as this list is concerned..... I've had some AWESOME conversations/episodes with incredible artists from CLE including: Raymond Bobgan - Listen to Raymond's Episode David Giffels - Listen to David's Episode Terrence Spivey - Listen to Terrence's Episode Skip Corris - Listen to Skip's Episode I also have upcoming episodes and conversations that will feature Eric Coble, George Brant, Scott Plate & Nina Domingue It's really convenient to subscribe to Authentic Audio using these platforms below so you can stay up to date with each episode! Subscribe!iTunes soundcloudTuneinStitcher Happy Listening!Aaron Calafato

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Canal Fulton Players- Into the Woods opens November 11 at Northwest High School
by via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Sondheim’s and Lapine’s Musical Comedy about Six Fairy Tales Defining Life Opens November 11, 2016 at the Puffenberger Auditorium What happens when six fairy tales combine together to tell the story of life through the eyes of their characters. There is Cinderella living happily ever after with her prince. Or does she? Does charming mean sincerity in her case? Then there is the happy story of Jack and his mother, so poor that they have to sell their diseased cow, only to get beans in return. The subsequent beanstalk leaves a treasure trove for them, right? Well, maybe not. Of course you can revel in the story of Little Red Riding Hood, a sweet, innocent girl who trusts everyone. Well maybe not. Does life turn her into something that would make Rambo envious? Then there is the Baker and his Wife who try to have a baby. Only there is a problem. They are the victims of a lifelong spell which was placed as the Baker was born. How do they break the spell? Would you believe they practically have to break the law to beat the Witch? And when they do, what happens? Well that is in Act 2. And who can forget the Witch? She is under a spell also but what type of spell. And how does this Rapunzel figure into the equation? Let’s face it, Rapunzel with the long hair and the golden voice may be a catch to some unsuspecting prince but she certainly knows how to tangle everything up. And how does Snow White and Sleeping Beauty figure into this? Confused, well you will just have to come to the Canal Fulton Players production of Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. All of the stories are told and you will be totally surprised that one story affects another story, which in turn affects a third story… and a fourth story… You get the idea. The musical comedy drama will be presented at Northwest High School’s Puffenberger Auditorium, 8580 Erie Avenue North, Canal Fulton, Ohio on November 11-13, 18-20, 2016. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm. Sunday matinee performances are at 3:00 pm. The cost of admission is $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors (65+) and children under the age of 12 years. For tickets and information please call David Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or 330-854-4387. Further, you can fax a ticket request or a request for information to 330-494-1994. This Music International Theatre play stars a fine ensemble cast. Playing the Witch/Enchantress is Kristina Currans, who starred with the Players as Annie in 2010. The Baker is played by Adam Cerrezuela, who is making his debut on our stage. The Baker’s Wife is played by veteran actress Geri Marken, who was last seen as Bianca in The Taming of the Shrew on the St. Helena III. Little Red Riding Hood and the Narrator are played by a mother-daughter team, Alison Foutz, who is making her debut, and Cheryl Foutz, who was in Dot’s Journey, a murder mystery which was presented on the St. Helena III. Jack is being played by Michal Donahue, who last appeared as Biondella in The Taming of the Shrew and Jack’s mother is being played by Olivia Durell, who is well remembered as Marion in The Music Man. Rapunzel is played by Rachel Caniglia, who last appeared as the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland. Her younger sisters, Laura and Sarah, appear as the ugly stepsisters to Cinderella. Cinderella’s evil stepmother is being played by Josh Rowe, who is no stranger to playing a woman since he did it in Ken Ludwig’s raucous comedy, Leading Ladies. The parts of the Steward, Cinderella’s Father, and the Mysterious Man are being ably handled by Matt Farkas, who last appeared in The Game’s Afoot. Now we have a princess, Cinderella, who is played by newcomer, Audrey Lee. She is wooed by Prince Charming ably played by Zach Donahue, who last appeared as Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew. The Prince who climbs the tower to see Rapunzel is played by Jake Sustersic, who appeared in Father of the Bride. Granny and the Giant are played by Sharon Nolan. Courtney Followay plays Cinderella’s mother who happens to live in a tree. The Wolf is played… well that is a surprise. This play is produced and directed by David Van Gaasbeek. The music director is Steven Miller who is assisted by Jackie Piatt. Charles Hayward is assisting Mr. Van Gaasbeek. The stage manager is Chuck Bonakoski.

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CPT announces Additional Auditions for Entry Point
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Cleveland Public Theatre announces Additional Auditions for Entry Point a part of CPT's NEW New Play Development Series Cleveland Public Theatre is looking to cast for Saturated Fat as part of our inaugural Entry Point festival. We are looking to cast a diverse group of actors interested in supporting the development of a new work. Entry Point will be a weekend festival of raw art-in-progress-a platform for artists to develop new work that is in early stages of creation. Each project in Entry Point has unique needs and goals. Public presentations during the festival will range from staged readings to presenting short segments of a new work to open rehearsals of the creation process - all in different spaces throughout the CPT campus. About the project... Saturated Fat is an ensemble created theatrical work focused on fatness, connection and visibility. Looking to cast... 3-4 Women, any race or ethnicity, who identify as plus-sized, curvy, or Rubenesque. AEA contracts will not be considered. Non AEA actors will receive a very small stipend. About the process... Entry Point will take place from Friday, January 20th through Sunday, January 22nd. Rehearsals for this particular project will begin approximately 5 weeks prior to performance (not including the week of December 25th). Tech will take place January 15th-18th with a final dress rehearsal on Thursday, January 19th. Be prepared to share your availability on your audition form. Auditions When: Saturday, November 5th from 2:30pm-4:00pm Where: CPT's Campus (6415 Detroit Ave) Actors will be given sides at the audition for cold readings. Actors may be asked to sing a short a cappella song. Please bring a copy of your headshot and resume, if available. Actors should be prepared to stay for the entire 90 minutes. To schedule an audition appointment... Please email New Play Associate, Caitlin Lewins at clewins(a)cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org>. Be sure to include your name, email address, and phone number in your email. No phone calls please. Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Hot N' Throbbing Opens Tomorrow!
by Nici Romo via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

For immediate release November 2 , 2016 Dunamis Theater Company Presents: Artist in Unity: An Exploration of Music, Theater, and Visual Art Featuring Paula Vogel’s Hot N’ Throbbing OPENS TOMORROW NIGHT NOVEMBER 3 AT 7PM Akron, Ohio- Join the new theater movement in Akron as Dunamis Theater Company celebrates their kick off show Artists In Unity: An Exploration of Music, Theater, and Visual Art. It is a collaboration of Theater, Music, and Visual Art featuring some of Akron’s finest artists. Each night begins with music from various groups such as Light of the Loon, Bad New Benny and the Night Fevers, Natalie Martin, Josephine Marie , and newcomers Madison Jeannette and The Church of Starry Wisdom. The second half of the night will feature Paula Vogel’s Hot N’ Throbbing directed by Nici Romo and stars Tyson Sebree, Silina Rivera,Minor Cline and Myriah Wiltrout, Hailed as Vogel’s edgiest play, it is an exploration of society, family, and the human condition. This dark farce brings up the questions of “Obscenity starting at home” and “ The sexualization of the our modern society” Dunamis Theater Company weaves the tale in such a way that you will leave breathless. This fantastic night all takes place at the stunning, historical Rialto Theater , 1000 Kenmore Blvd. Akron, Ohio 44314. The Rialto is one of the oldest theaters in Akron and has been beautifully remodeled by Seth and Nate Vaill to host a wide variety of from music, comedy, and community events. On display at the theater will be visual artistry by photographers, painters, and sculptors such as Emily Durway, Elieen Matias, Chris Jordan, and Brandon McCutcheon. Artists in Unity open November 3rd and runs through the 5th and the following weekend the 10th-12th. The show begins at 7pm for the pre show musical act and the play starts at 8pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $10 suggested donation at the door and can be reserved at Dunamistheatercompany(a)gmail.com or call 330-962-8792. There is a surcharge of $5 for those under 21. Intended audiences are for 16 and up or with a parent guardian due to the mature content of the play. About the Company: Founded by Managing Artistic Director Nici Romo and Artistic Director Tyson Sebree, Dunamis Theater Company’s mission is to inspire, challenge, entertain, educate and empower artists and audiences of all ages by igniting the spark within our own internal dynamite; provoking examination of our contemporary world. Dunamis Theater Company is an alternative theater company with a priority to both cultivating new works and presenting published works in experimental form and/or challenging in content. Our intent is to provide a theatrical experience through all genres of theater focusing on high quality productions to explore new ideas.

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by via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

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