December 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Gilda presents Hell with the Holidays!
by Doug Tennant via NEohioPAL 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

*GILDA SHEDSTECKER PRESENTS! * *“HELL WITH THE HOLIDAYS” * *DECEMBER 16-17* Tickets are available for the second weekend remaining, December 16 and 17 at the Kathleen Howland Theatre in downtown Canton at 324 Cleveland Ave NW 44702. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door, online at http://squareup.com/store/avenue, or by calling (234) 410-3475. The holidays are personified in this production, children of Father Time (Horatio, played by *Manuel Halkias*) and Mother Nature (Jocasta, played by *Haggy Hageman*), who have gathered for an impromptu reunion on behalf of discouraged brother Chris (Father Christmas, played by *Ron Boyd*), who is having a hard time sustaining seasonal merriment over the five months that the retail industry has required the Christmas season to cover. Many a winter family gathering is fraught with internal politics, especially when the family is large and its members have been used to wielding a lot of power for a long time, and so it is when the holidays gather for the holidays. Old wounds add intrigue, as when the youngest daughter, Georgie (Earth Day, played by *Grace Worley*) schemes to take her momentum gained by having vanquished Arbor Day and parlay it into hostile takeovers of the domains of her older and more venerable siblings. Meanwhile, Mother Nature can’t see past her passion to see the deeper emotional needs of her children, as when Jack (Frost, played by *James Dreussi*) is torn by the dubious task of adding warmth to the winter months, and Delphine (Halloween, played by *Patrice Rittenhous*e) laments the loss of her holiness as the Church relegates her celebrations to the domain of darkness. She can’t see that Father Christmas has been set about a well-nigh impossible task. Can the sanity and the sanctity of the holidays be saved? Other siblings include the gender-bending strumpet Mariette (Mardi Gras, played by *Roman Feemster Marshall*), the promiscuous Valentino (St. Valentine’s Day, played by *Michael Burkhardt*), and the innocent Ostara (Easter, played by *Ellen Fox*). This play is a *very* different and clever offering for a holiday show, fraught with cultural references and laughs galore. Not recommended for young children. *Doug Tennant* *Founder/Artistic Director,* * Gilda Shedstecker Presents!* www.gildashedstecker.com

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ALTO for Choir needed - PAID
by via NEohioPAL 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

Mary Queen of Peace, a Catholic church in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood, has an opening for a temporary ALTO chorister to sing in the semi-professional Parish Choir of Mary Queen of Peace and the all professional Schola Cantorum of Mary Queen of Peace. The church is located at 4423 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH. Must have excellent sight reading ability, as well as ability to blend. Must be able to learn music outside of rehearsal and be prepared to rehearse music knowing part. The committment for the choir is one Thursday evening rehearsal from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and a Sunday morning mass at 11:00 am with a call time of 9:45 to rehearse and warm up. Must be available for CHRISTMAS midnight mass. The choir and schola's repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to Renaissance polyphony to modern choral music, with polyphony and other early music forming the backbone of the repertoire. The choir and schola's reputation have earned them invitations to sing at other venues outside of Mary Queen of Peace, including Rosary Cathedral in Toledo. Last year, the schola took part in a celebration of Catholicism of the East and West, sponsored by Notre Dame College. Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. For more information about the choir and music program, see www.maryqopmusic.org This opening will begin immediately and will last until early January. To audtiion, please contact the Director of Music, David Jaronowski at davidjaronowski(a)aol.com

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Final weekend for "Hook & Smee" at Talespinner Children's Theatre
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

Join us for the final weekend of this popular holiday-season event. Hook & Smee (a Tale of Never Never Land) Buy Tickets Now: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/hook-smee.htm 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 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 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 About the show: 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. This project is made possible in part by the very generous support of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Support This Production http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/p …/build-a-puppet.htm 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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This Wed. Dec. 14, Liz Huff & Friends Holiday Show, 7pm at Nighttown!
by Liz Huff via NEohioPAL 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

*Wednesday, December 14, 7pm* Share a little holiday cheer at Nighttown! Join vocalist *Liz Huff* and friends for an evening of jazz-centric holiday music, including the classics and new takes on old favorites, such as the Jingle Bell Tango. *Marshall Griffith* on piano, *Tim Keo* on upright bass, *Justin Hart* on drums and *Jimmy Thompson* on violin! Tickets available here: Nighttown <http://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=ED31C6E2…> Hope to see you there! Liz Huff Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. ~ Goethe *Hear me in concert at *Nighttown, Wed. Dec. 14, 2016 at 7pm <https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=ED31C6…> *Member, Class of 2017 | **Cleveland Bridge Builders <http://cleveleads.org/CBB>* *Hear my music at *lizhuff.bandcamp.com and iTunes <https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-favorite-things-christmas/id1066108474> *Connect with me on* LinkedIn <http://thank%20you%20so%20much%20for%20the%20warm%20welcome%20to%20bridge%2…> Twitter/Twinkletoz <https://twitter.com/Twinkletoz> lizhuff.net/ bossycatproductions.com <http://www.bossycatproductions.com/>

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December music special
by darryl eppinger via NEohioPAL 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

What can be a better gift to give a child, than music lessons and right now we are having a December holiday special for all new students. Sign up before December 31, 2016 and you will receive your first lesson for free, even if you start in January 2017..... all you have to do is call us and sign up before the end 2016 and your first lesson is on us. Brecksville Music Studio is a locally owned music instruction studio located in Brecksville, Ohio. We provide private and group music lessons for all ages on guitar, piano, drums, and violin. All of our instructors are experienced in both teaching and performing and are all motivated by their passion for music and the desire to pass it on to every student! Give us a call for more information. 440) 526-9350 Brecksvillemusicstudio.com Sent from my iPhone

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THE JOY OF IMPROV - 10 WEEK CLASS SERIES
by Nathaniel Montgomery via NEohioPAL 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

The Joy of Improv Ten Class Series Have Fun. Meet People. Learn Improv. In this ten week workshop, you will expand your experience with improv games and exercises that will unleash your natural creativity. You will be immersed in Nathaniel's signature style of improvisation. In each session, we will play in a safe and positive environment. This class is for beginners, experienced improvisers, and actors. You will feel great and be energized after a night of improv games! When: Every Sunday January 22 - March 26 From 3:00 - 5:00pm Where: 3250 W. Market Street, Suite 104 Fairlawn, OH 44333 Cost: $200 Class size is limited to 14 students You must REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS! Call/Text Nathaniel - 330-80707408 Email - nathaniel(a)nathanielmontgomery.com<mailto:nathaniel@nathanielmontgomery.com> For more information: www.nathanielmontgomery.com<http://www.nathanielmontgomery.com/>

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THE NUTCRACKER Free Tickets
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

Enjoy the holiday classic, THE NUTCRACKER, by entering for the chance to win Digiplex Solon tickets valid December 18 - http://tinyurl.com/j9apmku On Christmas Eve, Marie's wooden nutcracker doll transforms into a beautiful prince who takes her on a magical journey. Before they leave, they must confront the Mouse King whose army is threatening Marie... Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and her Nutcracker prince! Danced by the Bolshoi's principals, E.T.A. Hoffmann's fairytale staged by Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich will transport children and adults alike to a world of magic and wonder for the holiday season. Additional tickets can be purchased by visiting: http://www.fathomevents.com/event/bolshoi-the-nutcracker. [Allied Integrated Marketing]<http://www.alliedim.com> Andi Barnett Allied Integrated Marketing 3601 Green Road, Suite 316 Cleveland, OH 44122 D: 216-325-6525<tel:+1-216-325-6525> Email<mailto:ABarnett@alliedim.com> | Website<http://www.alliedim.com> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/alliedim?_rdr=p> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-integrated-marketing>

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FREE THEATRE! The Boy Who Stole the Sun, an Inuit Creation Story
by Alison Garrigan via NEohioPAL 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

*2016 CPAC Creative Workforce Fellow Alison Garrigan*, is pleased and proud to present a story for kids and adults, alike: *THE BOY WHO STOLE THE SUN* *An Inuit Creation Story* *Adapted and Developed by Alison Garrigan* *In the beginning, there was only night. The people knew no other way–they saw by the stars and the beauty of the Northern Lights…but after a visit from wise and wily Raven, a young boy becomes curious to see if there is more. This is the story of how daylight came to the Inuit people, told through story, dance, and traditional song.* Two FREE PERFORMANCES Thursday, 12/29 & Friday, 12/30 at 7PM No reservations necessary! Presented at The Reinberger Auditorium (home of Talespinner Children's Theatre) 5209 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 This production is the final public work in Alison's Creative Workforce Fellowship, and it includes methods of movement, puppetry, and story-telling influenced by her travels this year across the country to visit and study with other children's theatres and makers of art for children and families. This presentation is free to the public, and seating is first-come, first-serve. Special thanks to Talespinner Children's Theatre and its staff for making this possible. For more information on the event, visit For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/Ali4KIDS Alison Garrigan *Alison is the recipient of a 2016 Creative Workforce Fellowship. This Fellowship is a program of the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture. Funding for the Fellowship program is made possible by the generous support of Cuyahoga County residents through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. *

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Additional auditions for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT on Sunday, Dec 18th.
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is proud to announce additional 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 KIDS AUDITION Sunday, December 18th from 6:30PM-7:15PM Kids Only (8th Grade & Under) Please prepare one short song, and be ready to tell your funniest joke! * Children cast will be active throughout the performance, in many ways guiding the story-telling by not only singing, but also portraying various characters. Call to schedule a 5 minute audition slot between 6:30 and 7:15. Be prepared to sing a short song and tell your best joke! ADULT AUDITION Sunday, December 18th from 7:15PM to 8:15PM Adult Auditions (9th Grade-Adult) Please prepare two contrasting songs, 16-32 bars each. You should ACT through the songs. Please no "park and bark." * All adults should plan to arrive by 7:15, dressed to move. There will be a dance call at 7:15, followed by singing of prepared songs (two contrasting pieces of no more than 32 bars each). You may be asked to stay for callbacks immediately following your audition, beginning at 8:30. Please call in advance so that we know who to expect at 7:15. 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-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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AUDITIONS: OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, Dec. 13 & 14 (Clague Playhouse)
by via NEohioPAL 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

--------------------------------------------------------------AUDITIONS for "OUTSIDE MULLINGAR" *December 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.*Presented by Clague Playhouse Written by John Patrick Shanley, Directed by Anne Mcevoy(No appointment is required) Characters: 2 men, 2 womenStory: Set in the Irish countryside, this is a compassionate, delightful tale about Anthony and Rosemary and how it’s never too late to take a chance on love.Show dates: March 17 – April 9, 2017 For the audition: Please bring current photo or headshot along with your resume.Auditions will consist of readings from the script. A limited number of perusal scripts for all shows are available at the Clague Playhouse Box Office for a $10 refundable deposit. Clague Playhouse - 1371 Clague Rd, Westlake, OH 44145 Web: www.clagueplayhouse.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouseTwitter: www.twitter.com/ClagueTweets-----------------------------------------------…

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