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Costume Designer needed for Hathaway Brown School
by T. Paul Lowry via NEohioPAL 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Hathaway Brown School looking for a COSTUMER for a Middle School production of Hello, Dolly! We have plenty of stock costumes to use. Performance dates: April 28 & April 30. Please contact Deb Southard ASAP at debsouthard(a)hb.edu or by phone 216-315-6651

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FREE post-show program this Saturday at TCT!
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

"Stay and Play" (FREE!) At Talespinner Children's Theatre, we love to play! We hope you and your family will join us for a free workshop after our 2PM Sunday, December 4 production of Hook & Smee at Talespinner Children's Theatre. Our cast and professional teaching artists will lead a series of games related to the pirate theme of our show. There's one guarantee: you're going to have a ton of fun! Grab your tickets to the Dec. 4 performance and all other performances here: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/tickets.htm ABOUT THE SHOW: *Hook & Smee *(a Tale of Never Never Land) November 26th through December 18th, 2016 Fridays 7PM; Saturdays 2PM & 7PM; Sundays 2PM Ohio Savings Pay What You Can Series performances Sunday, November 27th; Friday, December 2nd; Friday, December 9th; & Friday, December 16th Captain Hook is a name to send delightful shivers down the spine of anyone who knows the tale of Peter Pan, and Tinkerbell. But have you ever wondered just how Hook came to Never Never Land with his merry (and comically despicable) band of buccaneers? This is the story of how Hook met Smee, and came to be the scourge of "the Land of Pan." All your favorite characters are here, but get ready for some giddy surprises that will make you clap your hands with glee. Acting Company: Kate Atherton: Tiger Lily Jacob Boyle: School Master/Pirate/Puppeteer John Busser: Captain Lawless Joe/Chief Andrea Belser McCormick: Student/Pirate/Puppeteer Bryon Tobin: James Hook Leah P. Smith: Peter Pan Matthew Zitelli: Smee Hook & Smee staff: Writen by T. Paul Lowry Directed by Alison Garrigan Movement by Katelyn Cornelius Set Design by T. Paul Lowry Costume and Mask Design by Melanie Boeman Lighting Design by Josh Heidinger Puppet Design by Alison Garrigan Production Stage Manager: Tim Maca This project is made possible in part by the very generous support of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Support This Production http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/build-a-puppet.htm Make a Build-a-Puppet donation today! Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *Next on the TCT main stage:* *Hook & Smee **(a Tale of Never Never Land) *Nov 26 - Dec 18 by T. Paul Lowry, directed by Alison Garrigan *2017 Season (ask about subscriptions!)* *Red Onion, White Garlic (a Tale of Indonesia) *April 8 - 30 by David Hansen, directed by Katelyn Cornelius *Sundiata (a Tale of Mali) *June 10 - July 2 by Nina Domingue Glover, directed by Nina Domingue Glover & Nathan Lilly *The Rainbow Serpent (A Tale of Aboriginal Australia) *Sept. 16 - Oct. 8 by Christopher Johnston, directed by Alison Garrigan *Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (A Dickens of a Holiday Tale) *Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 by Michael Sepesy, directed by Alison Garrigan Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680 www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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STARTING TONIGHT! - Auditions for THE WIZ at Near West Theatre (For ages 9-15)
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 28 Nov '16

28 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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WHITE CHRISTMAS opens this Friday at French Creek Theatre!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' NEW French Creek Theatre is proud to announce... Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin Based upon the Paramount Pictures Film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Directed by Rick Fortney Back by popular demand! Two ex-army men, one pair of sultry singers and an unseasonably warm Vermont winter add up to the perfect holiday musical. Relive the days of yuletide yore with memorable music, a heartwarming story and a whole lot of throwback holiday cheer as last year's record-breaking hit returns to the French Creek stage. PERFORMANCES Dec 2-18 Fri & Sat at 7:30PM Sun at 3PM TICKETS Adults: $16-$18 Youth: $10 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. French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Auditions for Velveteen Rabbit
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for... The Velveteen Rabbit Adapted by Scott Davidson Directed by Deborah Cluts PERFORMANCES February 10-19 Fri & Sat at 7:00pm Sun at 3:00pm AUDITIONS December 3, 12:00pm-3:00pm December 4, 6:00pm-9:00pm Seeking actors ages 14 and up. Tryouts are in one-hour time slots. Please email director Deborah Cluts at deborahcluts(a)gmail.com<mailto:deborahcluts@gmail.com> with your name and preferred time or for more info. Rehearsals will begin after January 1 with a read thru in December. Actors 18 and older receive a small stipend. French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, 44054

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AUDITIONS for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Dec 3rd & 4th at French Creek Theatre
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is proud to announce auditions for... JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Brittni Shambaugh-Addison Music Directed by Anthony Trifiletti Scorned by his brothers, sold into slavery and jailed for a crime he didn't commit - how on earth is Joseph going to become the second most powerful man in Egypt? With a little help from his friends, a knack for decoding dreams and a certain extravagantly pigmented jacket, watch the original underdog come out on top in this musical sensation. PERFORMANCES March 3-19 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM AUDITIONS Saturday, December 3rd from 10AM-12PM Kids Only (8th Grade & Under) Be prepared to sing a 16 bar musical selection and tell a joke. Saturday, December 3rd from 12:30PM-3PM & Sunday, December 4th from 6:30PM to 9:30PM Adult Auditions (9th Grade-Adult) Please prepare 32 bars of two contrasting musical selections in the style of the show Call (440) 949-5200 to schedule a 5-minute appointment, open daily 10:00AM to 6:00PM Actors 18 and up receive a stipend ROLES Narrator: The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers, usually gives meaning to the story with her/his words. Jacob: The father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel. Joseph: Eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously his father's favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. However, it saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams. In the end he has risen to a great position of power, but he still forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has accumulated there. Potiphar: A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realises that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of Mrs. Potiphar and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison. Mrs. Potiphar: Beautiful and scheming, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph, but is unsuccessful. However, she does manage to rip off much of his clothing just as her husband comes into the room, thus condemning him to prison. Also plays one of the wives. Baker: One of Pharaoh servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. Butler: Another of Pharaoh servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who also correctly interprets his dreams, this time that he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh's household. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. Pharaoh: The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. In most productions, Pharaoh is portrayed as an Elvis Presley<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley>-style figure. Reuben: Eldest son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "One More Angel in Heaven" Simeon: Second son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Those Canaan Days" Levi: Third son of Jacob. Judah: Fourth son of Jacob. Takes the lead on "Benjamin Calypso". Dan: Fifth son of Jacob. Naphtali: Sixth son of Jacob. Gad: Seventh son of Jacob. Asher: Eighth son of Jacob. Issachar: Ninth son of Jacob. Zebulun: Tenth son of Jacob. Benjamin: Twelfth son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup. The Wives: The wives of Jacob. The actresses playing the wives also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar. Ishmaelites: Men of the desert, they buy Joseph as a slave, take him to Egypt, and sell him to Potiphar. Adult chorus Children's chorus French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, 44054

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Women's Self Defense Seminar - 12/3
by Kristina Michelle via NEohioPAL 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

This Escape and Survive: Common Sense Self Defense for Women seminar will teach you effective and easy-to-remember techniques for getting out of dangerous situations. You will learn how to defend yourself without a need for complicated moves. You don't need expensive, time-consuming training. All you need is the right know-how and the proper mindset. You never know when you'll need to defend yourself, or how you would react in such a situation. Would you know how to get away, or would you be in serious danger? By the end of this seminar, you'll be able to answer those questions. Taught by Grand Master Ray Szuch, this hands-on seminar will teach you how you can escape and survive. When: Saturday, December 3rd, 6-8pm Where: Cleveland Academy of Self Defense, 5009 Storer Ave., Cleveland OH 44102 Ages 13 & up welcome. Attendees are paired with a partner. Come alone, or bring a family member or friend along! $25 per individual Spots still available, and walk-ins are welcome. To pre-register, call 440-three zero eight-4595, or e-mail kristina(at)worldeonline.com.

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

Need Headshots? Here are my rates: $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. Final worked up photos delivered in email within 48 hours of you making your selections. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details please go here: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info/ Although I have samples on my website, you'll find my most recent work on Facebook, Instagram and Flickr: www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography http://instagram.com/gregorypendolino# www.flickr.com/photos/gregorypendolino I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to add me on Facebook as well. Thanks!

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Cleveland Inner City Ballet Nutcracker 2016
by chanda ford via NEohioPAL 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

Come out and help the youth of Cleveland Inner City Ballet celebrate this years production of The Nutcracker. Saturday, December 10, 2016 time 6-8pm at Liberty Hill Baptist Church 8206 Euclid Avenue- Cleveland, Ohio 44103. Tickets $25, children 12 and under FREE! Cleveland Inner City Ballet Nutcracker tickets can be purchased or donations made on our schools website at clevelandinnercityballet.com. We hope to see you at The Nutcracker production!Cleveland Inner City Ballet1427 East 36th. Street, Suite 4203ACleveland, Ohio 44114CICBallet(a)ymail.comclevelandinnercityballet.com216.903.6604Follow us on Facebook

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OPEN MIC FOR COMMUNITY STORYTELLERS IN AKRON
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly’s Music Room & The Akronist Present… Full Circle Storytelling An Open Mic for Community Storytellers Full Circle Storytelling is FREE and OPEN to the public. This Full Circle Storytelling event will be held on Wednesday, November 30th from 7 pm – 10 pm at Jilly’s Music Room located at 111 N Main St. • Akron, OH 44308 Registration is encouraged (especially for storytellers), but not required. To register or for more information, please visit www.watheatre.com/fullcircle <http://www.watheatre.com/fullcircle> or email benjamin(a)akronist.com <mailto:Benjamin@akronist.com>. Prompt: TASTE OF HOME ABOUT: “The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.” ― Muriel Rukeyser Open to all, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a prompt and the idea: everyone has a story. Sign up to tell a true story related to the evening’s prompt or just come to enjoy the show! (No experience necessary.) Co-hosted by Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly's Music Room and The Akronist, this intimate evening of storytelling will conjure the spirit of community. ***Hosted by Dean Coutris of Just Go With It Improv ***Live music will be provided by: Chris Miller of The Akronist MISSION STATEMENT: Full Circle is an open mic for storytellers. Telling their own true tales, Akronites are placed at the center of their own life journeys. Based on the work of Joseph Campbell, we use narrative to ignite understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges– not walls– within our community.

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