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Audience Reactions to “Sex With Strangers” at CPH (plays thru Nov. 13)
by Erica Beimesche via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Sex With Strangers, produced by Cleveland Play House Now through November 13 in the Outcalt Theatre Written by Laura Eason Directed by Joanie Schultz Olivia is an obscure novelist on the cusp of 40; Ethan is a famous blogger—and 28. When these two strangers collide at a remote B&B, a steamy romance erupts. Passion, intellect, and secret agendas clash in Sex With Strangers<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2016/sex-with-strangers>. This smart, tantalizing take on modern love flirts with the ever-blurring line between public and private in our digital age. Watch here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFRDerLOnqg> for audience reactions and sneak peeks! "moves like a red-hot page-turner; it's a book you can't possibly put down." — Plain Dealer "This show is why [you] go to the theatre" — Bonnie and Mel D. "an evening of mutual and consensual gratification." — Cleveland Jewish News "The best two-person play I've ever seen!" — Joybar H. "Must-see show will delight and tantalize" — Coolcleveland.Com Call 216.241.6000 or visit our website<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2016/sex-with-strangers> to get tickets.

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You Have to See This Show!
by Gary Maher via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

The Hudson Players present the comic mystery THUMBS! By Rupert Holmes November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8:00 PM Matinee November 13 at 2:00 PM Box Office (330) 655-8522 . <http://www.HudsonPlayers.com/> www.HudsonPlayers.com Written by multiple Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes, Thumbs is another hit from the genius behind the Broadway smash hits, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Curtains and Accomplice. Set in an isolated cabin in the Vermont mountains during ski season, Thumbs is a comic mystery about two women from different walks of life who come face to face with a devilishly clever murderer, the likes of which has not been seen before. And then..well we can't tell you more. You have to see it, the turns and twists will keep you on the edge of your seat and the laughs might knock you off of it. This is an ingenious murder-mystery with an uproarious farcical twist. Doors open a half-hour before showtime to allow time for seating.

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FINAL WEEKEND of The Odd Couple at Strongsville Community Theatre
by Christopher Bizub via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon Directed by Chris Bizub PERFORMANCE DATES: October 28, 29, 30 & November 4, 5 & 6, 2016 Fri/Sat Curtain at 8pm & Sun Curtain at 2pm. WHERE: Strongsville High School's Little Theater 20025 Lunn Road (Door D). Stronsville, OH 44136 TICKETS: $15 Follow this link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-odd- couple-tickets-27162895953 <https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe…> CAST: Oscar- Jeff Criswell Felix - Jeremy Jenkins Murray - Casey McCaan Speed - John Peters Vinnie - Michael Columbro Roy - Gabriel Chuna Gwendolyn - Debbie Jenkins Cecily - Brittany Richter SYNOPSIS: This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born. For more information please visit our website at http://www.strongsvillecomm unitytheatre.com/ or feel free to send any questions you may have to info@StrongsvilleCommunity <goog_432891397>Theatre.com

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AUDITIONS: Needing 4 African-American Males
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

*August Wilson's Radio Golf* East Cleveland Theater is hosting auditions for August Wilson's Radio Golf. Part of Wilson's, The Century Cycle, it is the last play in his 10-play series. Radio Golf takes place in Pittsburgh, PA, in the 1990s. We are looking for 4 African-American male actors. *Synopsis:* What price would you pay in order to stay true to yourself and beliefs? This is the dilemma we confront in Radio Golf. Surrounded by a backdrop of politics, ambitions, traditions and friendships, all involved must answer this question for themselves. *The Roles:* *Harmond Wilks*: African American (male, middle-age) A real-estate developer, Ivy League-educated, well-spoken and ambitious. He inherited the business from his father but he has big dreams of a very prominent future in politics as well. While in the midst of a big housing development project potentially worth millions, he is running to be the first African-American Mayor of Pittsburgh. Harmond is honest to a fault and committed to his beliefs. *Roosevelt Hicks: *African American (male, middle age) Recently promoted to a vice-presidential position at Mellon Bank, Roosevelt is clever and a bit of a hustler. His education is average but he has worked hard to get what he has. He is determined to overcome what he perceives as the limitations placed on him by society and is willing to risk almost anything to do it. A long-time friend of Harmond, he is involved in the real-estate deal and mayoral campaign. *Sterling Johnson:* African American (male, middle age) A neighborhood handyman/contractor, poorly educated and an old time friend of Harmond. Life has not been kind to Sterling so he is very rough around the edges but deceptively street smart. He robbed a bank many years ago and paid the price. Sterling has learned to be a hustler through experience but wants what everyone wants, a good life. *Elder Joseph Barlow:* African American (male, older) He seems like the nicest man you could ever meet but Elder Joseph hides a dark past. He presents an addled and feeble demeanor with a wink and a smile but he has a criminal record that stretches back many, many years. He is very clever and sly in the way he hooks his victims. That is how he has gotten through life. Harmond is his latest. *Director: Jim Weaver, SDC* *Audition Dates:* Thursday, November 03, 2016, starting at 6:30pm. Please call 330-416-1311, or email, jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org, to schedule a time. These auditions are by appointment only. If you cannot make Thursday evening, please call anyway … we would like to know when you are available for an audition. *Show Dates:* Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 shows total Opening: Friday, February 03, 2017 Closing: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm EXCEPTION: There be no show on Sunday, February 05, 2017 … Super Bowl Sunday. *Rehearsals:* This will be a split rehearsal schedule, meaning that we will have 2 weeks of rehearsals in December, 2016 (before Christmas), and then pick up with rehearsals starting the week of January 08, 2017. Exact dates for both the December and January time frames have not been determined. If you are concerned, please show up at auditions and tell us your limitations. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 48th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311, or email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 www.eastclevelandtheater.org Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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Near West Theatre presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat *Includes ASL Interpreted and Sensory Friendly Performances!
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 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 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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The Dark Room at CPT on November 8th - Open Mic and Free Beer!
by Mindy Herman via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

*The Dark Room at CPT Tuesday, November 8th * *This month: Open Mic * The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, November 8th* The Church at CPT (just east of the Gordon Square Theatre) Cleveland Public Theatre 6407 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors. Writers will be chosen on a first come-first serve basis. Writers can bring up to 10 pages of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! *7:30pm:* Open Mic Session readings begin *And don't forget - FREE Great Lakes Beer!* Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. Writers wishing to present during the open session portion of Dark Room may submit shorter works, up to ten pages, in advance of the event or bring them on the night of the event. Open session readings are first come, first serve until all slots have been allotted. All submissions should be made to Mindy Herman at herman.mindy(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> or to John Busser at jpbusser(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> . See you in the Dark Room! -- Mindy Childress Herman www.mindychildress.com herman.mindy(a)gmail.com

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AVENUE Q- FINAL WKND @ Allen Theatre Nov. 3-6! (CSU Theatre & Dance)
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '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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All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Opens Next Week!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 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, 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 French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Full Time Arts Facility Management Position at The Breen Center
by Art Thomas via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Saint Ignatius High School is seeking a full time Operations Manager for The Breen Center for the Performing Arts. Candidates should have knowledge of and experience in performing arts environments. A full description and information about the position is available at www.ignatius.edu/employment The position offers a very competitive salary, health insurance, and desirable benefits.

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Free Playwriting Workshops on November 5
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

*FREE PLAYWRITING WORKSHOPS* *SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5* *Offered by Playwrights Local* *& The Dramatists Guild of Ohio* Join Playwrights Local and The Dramatists Guild (Northern Ohio Region) for a pair of free workshops in “Alternative Modes for Practicing Playwrights” on Saturday, November 5, from 11:00am to 3:30pm. Both sessions will be presented as part of Playwrights Local's *2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival <http://playwrightslocal.org/2nd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/> *at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts <https://www.google.com/maps/place/397+E+156th+St,+Cleveland,+OH+44110/@41.5…> . Registration is not required, but is recommended. Click on the links below to reserve your spot in each session. Classes are intended for adults and teens. 11:00 am *"Podcasting: New Opportunities in Dramatic Storytelling" <http://playwrightslocal.org/events/workshop-podcasting-new-opportunities-dr…>* *Led by Justin Glanville & Angie Hayes* In this presentation, writer Justin Glanville and sound designer Angie Hayes talk about creating the scripted audio drama Munchen, Minnesota. They’ll share stories about writing in an audio-only, serialized format, as well as how they cast, record and sound-design each episode. 1:30 pm *"Crafting the Screenplay: Three-act Structure" <http://playwrightslocal.org/events/workshop-crafting-screenplay-three-act-s…>* *Led by Simone Barros* One of the building blocks of the screenwriting craft is the three-act structure. In this workshop, novice screenwriters gain a deep understanding of that structure--including the inciting incident, climax, and dénouement--while more experienced screenwriters enhance their creative problem-solving techniques. For playwrights, this workshop serves as a great way to step into screenwriting, as the craft of playwriting directly translates into the form. Find complete information, including a parking map, at http://playwrightslocal.org/2nd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/.

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