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Stow Players Auditions
by Thomas Mark Stephan via NEohioPAL 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

What: Stow Players will hold open auditions for students in Grade 1 through any college age for the heartwarming musical, The Velveteen Rabbit. When: December 11, 2016 2-5pm; December 12, 2016 7-9 pm Where: Stow Heritage Barn 5238 Young Rd. (back entrance to Silver Springs Park) Stow, OH 44224 Who: There are many characters, from toys to rabbits and more; some parts will be doubled How: Be prepared to sing without accompaniment: It can be something as simple as "Happy Birthday." Also, be prepared to read from the script. If the auditioner is not yet a reader, please memorize a simple poem. Also, be prepared to move: There will be some simple dancing. The Velveteen Rabbit runs January 27-28, Feb, 3-4-5, 10-11 Questions? Email the director, Pat Robertell-Hudson, at 76phudson(a)gmail.com

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Auditions for Alan Menken's Weird Romance
by Tim Anderson, Education Director via NEohioPAL 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

The Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater will hold auditions for Alan Menken’s “Weird Romance” on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM and MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM. No appointment needed. Callbacks will be held the afternoon of Saturday, December 10, by invitation only. Auditions are open to those ages 15 and up. Auditioners of all skill and experiences levels are welcome. Rehearsals will begin the week of January 2nd and will typically run Sunday – Thursday evenings with some Friday/Saturday rehearsals, based on cast availability. The show will run on weekends from February 10 – February 25. The show is directed and musically directed by Ryan Bergeron. Technical Design is by Tim Anderson. Costume Design is by Stephanie Giammarco. Those auditioning should: · Plan to attend only one night. While attendees need not arrive at the beginning of auditions, *please plan to check in no less than 60 minutes prior to the end of auditions*. Attendees will be seen in order of check-in. · Prepare two contrasting songs, *preferably* *in the style of the show* (1 ballad, 1 up tempo), no more than one minute in length each. The original cast recording is available for listening online via Spotify, YouTube, etc. If you are unable to prepare selections in the style of the show, come prepared with your strongest audition material. · Bring sheet music in the correct keys, *hole-punched and in a three-ring binder.* Singers will not be permitted to sing *a cappella *(without sheet music). For this audition, songs from the show ARE acceptable. · Bring a list of conflicts between January 2 and February 25. · Share your availability for Saturday, December 10, should you be invited to participate in callbacks. For character breakdowns and other information, please visit www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org. Additional questions may be emailed to the director at *rbergeronvoice(a)gmail.com <rbergeronvoice(a)gmail.com>.* *Weird Romance* is a set of two one-act musicals of speculative science fiction. It features a musical score by Tony, Grammy, and Oscar winning composer Alan Menken (*Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Enchanted, Tangled, Sister Act, Newsies).* It debuted off-broadway at the WPA Theatre, starring Ellen Greene (of *Little Shop of Horrors *fame), Johnathan Hardary, Jessica Molaskey, Sal Viviano, and Danny Burstein. This curious science fiction framework revolves around traditional themes - the generation gap, a love triangle and the archetypal conflict between those who have power and those who have none. In the first act, *The Girl Who Was Plugged In*, we encounter a homeless bag-lady whose soul is transplanted into the body of a gorgeous female android by a company which manufactures celebrities. The second act, *Her Pilgrim Soul*, is about a scientist who researches holographic imaging. One day a mysterious "living" holograph, apparently a woman long dead, appears and changes his life forever.

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Tickets Now On Sale to See Broadway's NATALIE WEISS: LIVE at the Music Box Supper Club [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE]
by CMT Public Relations via NEohioPAL 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

*CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS* *NATALIE WEISS: LIVE!* *ONE NIGHT ONLY @ THE MUSIC BOX SUPPER CLUB* December 18th, 2016 at the Music Box Supper Club Doors open: 05:30 pm | Showtime: 07:30 pm $20 Advance, $25 Day of Show, All Ages, General Admission Tickets available online: http://bit.ly/2ddjVsA *WHY YOU SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW...* Join Broadway performer & YouTube sensation, Natalie Weiss, in concert with Cleveland Musical Theatre at the Music Box Supper Club! The Broadway performer and traveling teacher, best-known for her hit Youtube series, “Breaking Down the Riffs,” will be singing her unique brand of modern pop and musical theatre classics. Natalie’s concert will be accompanied by musical director Rob Kovacs and feature Cleveland Musical Theatre's 'Pop/Rock Musical Theatre' Intensive students. *STARRING NATALIE WEISS* Natalie recently returned from her 1st Australian and 2nd European concert/teaching tours! Last year, she took part in the reading of the upcoming Hugh Jackman movie musical, The Greatest Showman, based on the life of P.T. Barnum, with original music by Pasek and Paul. Last summer, she played Candy in the U.S. premiere of the new version of Saturday Night Fever at the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. In August 2013, she completed a 2 1/2 year run swinging the national tour of Les Miserables. Back In 2010, she made her Broadway debut understudying the Menonettes in Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie Rene Scott. She also performed in the ensemble and understudied Elphaba in the 2nd national tour of Wicked. Natalie was an American Idol season 4 semi-finalist, has performed the National Anthem at Cowboys & Shea Stadium, but is most well known for her Youtube videos. She has gained an international following from her performance videos & popular web series, “Breaking Down The Riffs,” which have collectively reached over 3 million views. Check out her self-titled EP on iTunes. *VIEW MEDIA* Natalie Weiss @ the Highline Ballroom Highlights: https://youtu.be/kKbHF8C56e8 Natalie Weiss Sings Defying Gravity in London: https://youtu.be/BIWFEBgeMj0 Natalie Weiss's YouTube Series: https://youtu.be/B33aRAwDOQ8 *CONTACT US* WEBSITE: www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.com EMAIL: Info(a)ClevelandMusicalTheatre.com PHONE: (216) 584-6808 Cleveland Musical Theatre, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, creates exceptional education for the Cleveland community and beyond through reimagined, innovative musical theater productions and workshops. Broadway, national, and local artists collaborate to create a dynamic synergy, fostering successful professional careers and development in the theatre.

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LILLIAN PYLES CASTING, CSA
by via NEohioPAL 26 Nov '16

26 Nov '16

SCENARIOS, USA for SHOWTIME… (short film) “SPLIT PERSONA” Still looking for: TWIN GIRLS / LATINO / ages 7yrs. – 9yrs. Prefer identical twins, however fraternal twins will be accepted.. Or sisters that look like twins. YOUNGER SISTER (Isabelle) / LATINO or similar look / ages 8yrs. – 9yrs. MALE (KYLE) / about 17yrs old / any ethnicity / some acting experience AUDITIONS BEING HELD MONDAY NOVEMBER 28TH 4:30P-6:30P If interested, send photo & resume to: lpylescasting(a)gmail.com Subject: TWINS Thank you, Lillian Pyles Casting 216-321-8439

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Free demo classes and performance
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

Cleveland City Dance announces the annual Thanksgiving open house with a FREE performance and FREE demo classes.� The City Ballet of Cleveland along with students from Cleveland City Dance and other area schools will perform excerpts from our original production of “The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker”. The free performance is Saturday, November 26 at 12:30 pm FREE classes begin at 11:00 am and include ballet, jazz and modern.� Call for times. The open house will run from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Support Small Business Saturday as you shop our boutique. Register for the Winter/Spring semester to receive a $20 discount toward tuition. Please call the studio for the schedule of classes. For further information please contact the studio at 216-295-2222 or visit our website at www.clevelandcitydance.com. Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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TFAHETGDSPOACC - Yeah it's a thing
by Michael Cranston via NEohioPAL 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

What happens when the ladies from the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society roll into Wadsworth to put on their production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on December 2, at 6:30 PM and again twice on December 3 at 12:30 PM for luncheon, and 6:30 PM for dinner? It’s quite simple, really: four small town British hens and their doddering stage manager are touring a production of A Christmas Carol—only thing is they’re acting according to Ye Ol’ Refined School of British Theatre that holds that really really bad theatre is in fact, really really great theatre. And this is bad theatre at its hilarious best. They do practically everything in their blundered retelling of Scrooge’s three fateful visits. This is the kind of show that has so many things going on at once that it’s impossible to catch every evil glance and gag as they bicker among themselves while barely managing to pull off even a horrible production of Mr. Dickens’ classic holiday tale of redemption. Presented proudly by the Wadsworth Footlighters in Dinner Theatre style, catered by Old Carolina BBQ. Tickets are $25.00 for the dinner and show and reservations are a must and may be made online at www.wadsworthfootlighters.com.

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"The Night In Question" Staged Reading Directed By: Ananias J Dixon
by johnathon_jack09＠yahoo.com via NEohioPAL 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

What: February 26th is a night that will forever live in infamy, splitting time in two for Americans everywhere BT and AT: Before Trayvon and After Trayvon. Partly because we will never know exactly what happened that night... until now. "The Night In Question", the newest play from Johnathon L. Jackson, tries to place all of the pieces to the puzzle together to impartially tell the story of what happened the night Trayvon Martin was killed and all the events that led up to this deadly encounter. After the show there will be a brief talk back Who: With a phenomenal cast that includes Ananias J. Dixon (An Octoroon), Nathan Toliver (Incognegro), India Burton (Objectively Reasonable), Mary Alice Beck (Rasheeda Speaking, Death of a Salesman), Lashawn Little (Bloodless Jungle). Admission: A Holiday Gift, Supplies for the Homeless, or a canned good! Where: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44106 When: December 7th, 2016 from 7:00pm-9:00pm Johnathon L. Jacksonwww.TheJohnLJackson.comJohnathonJack09(a)gmail.com

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Fw: DP/Cinematographer/Camera Op Needed For Festival Bound Film
by doug rossi via NEohioPAL 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

Greetings, my friends! Cleveland native, now NYC based, actor and director/writer (who has recently been in development as star for a film by a Cannes selected director) seeking experienced and passionate collaborator in the form of a DP/Cinematographer/Op for a low budget micro-short dramatic film shooting just one or (at most) two days in December in an Eastside suburb. Single interior location with just one actor and no dialogue but this film will both move people and cause them to reflect on life. Due to the emphasis being almost entirely visual, the look will be our greatest focus and so this job will require that you can bring with you both an excellent quality camera and accompanying equipment. Stipend available but really looking for someone whose main motivation is to create together as great and powerful a piece of art of which we are capable to share with the world in these troubled days, being as much of a pure film fanatic as myself and getting the opportunity to express a wide range of techniques and skills (for example: capturing slow motion, close-up dust particles floating through the air via natural light coming through the window of an otherwise seemingly darkened room and seeing an approaching object reflected in the ECU of an eye's pupil) rather than just on making a few hundred bucks for the job. Please reply with: contact info, link to your reel, resume, list of all the camera and lighting gear you own/can bring (including lenses, lights, rigs etc.), general availability and a bit about yourself as a film artist: directors/dps/scenes you most admire or are influenced by etc. Skype interviews will follow soon for all the potentially best fits. Thank you sincerely in advance for your time and talent. Doug Rossi dougrossi(a)hotmail.com "The abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power" William Shakespeare- Julius Caesar Act II sc.1

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"The Knife is Money, the Fork is Love" opens next Fri, Dec 2 at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A NOIR MYSTERY THRILLER COMEDY BY CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHT JONATHAN WILHELM THE KNIFE IS MONEY, THE FORK IS LOVE directed by Geoffrey Hoffman It's 1932, and 17-year-old Tobias, a young man enamored with radio serials and pulp fiction, receives a puzzling package which leads him on a danger-filled search for the members of a secret society. In the theater, meanwhile, a group of confused and contentious actors struggle to provide historical context (or not) and work with the audience to solve Tobias’ Depression-era enigma. Confusion, and much comedy, ensues as both the characters and actors struggle to untangle this mysterious and thrilling tale for us. Opening Fri, Dec 2 and running Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through Dec 17 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets $15 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students at convergence-continuum.org [1] and 216-687-0074 ____________________________________________________________ THE LIMINIS THEATER BUILDING IS GOING UP FOR SALE. HELP CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM BUY IT! Full details (and a Liminis video) at https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/convergence-continuum-s-sa… [2] PLAY YOUR PART: SAVE THE LIMINIS THEATER! Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org [2] https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/convergence-continuum-s-sa…

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Torque Improv brings the funny Thanksgiving Weekend!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 25 Nov '16

25 Nov '16

Torque...Full Throttle Improv brings high energy, physical and hysterical improv to the Reserve Hall Theater! The show combines game structures similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway" along with audience participation. When the eating and football has ended, check out some of Cleveland's hottest improv performers as they take your suggestions and create completely unscripted improvised scenes. Date: Nov 26, 2016 Show time is 8:30pm Doors open at 8:00pm Admission: $5.00 (Cash Only) Reserve Tickets: (440) 471-1045 or online www.improv@cpacleveland.org Walkups are always welcome! For all CPA information: www.cpacleveland.org Free parking is always available in the Mayfield Village Civic Center lot. **Parking lot is located behind Heinens grocery store at the corner of Wilson Mills and Som Center Rd.** **Entrance to the parking lot is off Wilson Mills Comedy Project Alliance Mayfield Village Civic Center (Reserve Theater) 6622 Wilson Mills Rd Mayfield Village, Oh 44143

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