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Fwd: Bring Home The Gift of Wandering Aesthetics' THEATRE CLASSES This Holiday
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 02 Jan '17

02 Jan '17

> Wandering Aesthetics announces > Winter Theatre Classes for Youth > (4 Classes) > > > ***Wandering Aesthetics uses a play-based approach to teach, guiding students to learn through imagination, physical and vocal exploration and experimentation.*** > > For more information, interested parties may contact Director of Education Kyle Jozsa via phone at 330.612.3090, email info(a)watheatre.com <mailto:info@watheatre.com> > or by visiting watheatre.com/youth <http://watheatre.com/youth>. > > Payments for classes can be made online or made out to Wandering Aesthetics and sent to: > > 377 W. Exchange St. • Akron, OH 44302 > (Please include a telephone number with payment) > > > Class Descriptions: > > Puppet Play > Ages: 6 - 9 Years > Entire Session: $175 (Sale: $160) > Saturdays @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM (1/21 - 4/8) > > From finger puppets to sock puppets and even shadow puppets, Puppet Play explores the vast world of puppets. Students will have the opportunity to create and play with different puppets, culminating in a final puppet performance. > > *There will be a final presentation on Saturday, April 8th* > > This class will be held at: > Summit Artspace > Second Floor Event Space > 140 E Market St. • Akron, OH 44308 > > > It's All Greek To Me > Ages: 9 - 13 Years > Entire Session: $175 (Sale: $160) > Saturdays @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (1/21 - 4/8) > > Board the time machine and travel back to where it all began... It's All Greek To Me will takes students on a historical journey, exploring the theatrical ideas and devices that began in Greece: costumes, masks, staging, acting, singing, sarcasm and more. Using these ancient tools, students will craft their own piece. > > *There will be a final presentation on Saturday, April 8th* > > This class will be held at: > Summit Artspace > Second Floor Event Space > 140 E Market St. • Akron, OH 44308 > > > PLAY: Theatre Games > Ages: 5 - 9 Years > Entire Session (5 Classes): $50 > Drop-in: $12 > Tuesdays @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (1/17 - 2/14, 2/28 - 3/28 & 4/11 - 5/9) > > Come to the Akron Children’s Museum and PLAY! > > This is NOT a performance-based class. > > This class will be held at: > Akron Children's Museum > 216 S. Main St. • Akron, OH 44308 > > ***REGISTER At The Akron Children's Museum located at 216 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308*** > > > Let’s Play! > Ages: 2.5 - 5 Years > Entire Session (5 Classes): $40 > Drop-in: $10 > Wednesdays @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (1/18 - 2/15, 3/1 - 3/29 & 4/12 - 5/10) > > Let’s play in our imagination!!! > > This is NOT a performance-based class. > > This class will be held at: > Akron Children's Museum > 216 S. Main St. • Akron, OH 44308 > > ***REGISTER At The Akron Children's Museum located at 216 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308***

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Which CLE Artists Are Getting Leg Lamps For the New Year? Here's Our Land of Cleve Awards for 2016!
by Cleve Land via NEohioPAL 31 Dec '16

31 Dec '16

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR *2016 LAND OF CLEVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD* RECIPIENTS! If your name, show or event is listed below, you have received a MAJOR AWARD as part of our 4th Annual Land of Cleve Achievement Awards. And yes, it is FRA-GI-LE! Anyone who performed in or worked on a listed production or event is included in the list of award recipients. Land of Cleve is planning to hold an awards ceremony in early 2016! Check back to the blog for date, venue and more information. *TOP PLAYS* Almost, Maine, Aurora Community Theatre An Octoroon, Dobama Theatre Bootycandy, convergence-continuum Dangerous Liaisons, Cleveland State University Frankenstein's Wake, Cleveland Public Theatre Lend Me a Tenor, Brecksville Little Theatre Incendiaries, Cleveland Public Theatre/Ohio City Theatre Project Marie Antoinette, Dobama Theatre Objectively/Reasonable, Playwrights Local Proof, Clague Playhouse Selfies at the Clown Motel, convergence-continuum Twelfth Night, Great Lakes Theater *TOP MUSICALS* Avenue Q, Cleveland State University Beauty and the Beast, Fine Arts Association of Willoughby Cabaret, Blank Canvas Theatre Company, Independence Community Theatre Fiddler on the Roof, Olde Town Hall Theatre Heathers, Beck Center for the Arts In the Heights, Beck Center for the Arts Joseph... Dreamcoat, Brecksville Little Theatre My Fair Lady, Great Lakes Theater Next to Normal, Brecksville Theatre on the Square Show Boat, Near West Theatre *TOP TOURING SHOWS* Finding Neverland, Broadway Series Jersey Boys, Playhouse Square How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Musical, Broadway Series Ragtime, Phoenix Entertainment *TOP CHILDREN'S THEATRE* Les Miserables School Edition, The MAD* Factory *TOP SPECIAL EVENTS* Cavs' Victory Parade, Downtown Cleveland Out of This World, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ovo, Cirque Du Soleil *TOP ARTISTS* Joe Alven <https://www.facebook.com/joe.alven.92>, Abydos Productions Leila Khoury <https://www.facebook.com/leila.khoury1>, ZAINA Gallery *TOP ATHLETES* Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Indians *TOP AUTHOR* Terry Pluto, author of The Comeback; LeBron, the Cavs & Cleveland *TOP LOCAL FILMS* The Charnel House The Land *TOP MODELS* Amber Burns <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013021569190> Grace Marie <https://www.facebook.com/grace.langshaw> & Dana Marie <https://www.facebook.com/dana.langshaw> *TOP MUSICIANS* Midnight Passenger SEE MORE AT *http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2016/12/its-major-award-2016-land-of-cleve.html <http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2016/12/its-major-award-2016-land-of-c…>*

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TUNE IN THE NEW YEAR - Piano Service
by David Spondike via NEohioPAL 31 Dec '16

31 Dec '16

David’s Fine Tuning & Piano Service ”Love Your Piano More.” A regularly tuned piano has a longer lifespan and stays in tune longer in between tunings. 330-801-0089 Book your appointment now online. It’s easy! CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE <https://gazellenetwork.com/scheduling/9QjtKp1bTgJKW2w3dGSzvmdz> Visit my website at http://davidsfinetuning.com <http://davidsfinetuning.com/> for a complete list of services, piano care tips, reviews, and more. Follow me on Twitter @DavidsFineTune or “Like” David’s Fine Tuning <https://facebook.com/davidsfintuning> on Facebook for more piano stories and piano related links. Let me help you love your piano more. David Spondike, Ph.D. Piano Technicians Guild, Associate Member

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Annie Auditions @ Brecksville Little Theatre!
by Jarred Nichols via NEohioPAL 31 Dec '16

31 Dec '16

Brecksville Little Theatre Proudly Announces Auditions for: *ANNIE: The 40th Anniversary Celebration* Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strauss Lyrics by Martin Charnin On April 21st, 1977, everyone’s favorite little orphan, *Annie,* opened on Broadway at the Allen Theatre. This coming April, *Brecksville Little Theatre* will not only celebrate the “to-the-date” 40th Anniversary of *Annie’s* debut on the Great White Way, but also bid a fond and heartfelt farewell to *BLT* before it merges with *BTOTS* to become *Brecksville Theatre* in the fall. We hope you will consider being a part of our thoughtful, heart-warming and truly special retelling of this beloved classic. Directed by Jarred Nichols Musical Direction by Gail Wirick Choreography by Jennifer Justice Stage Manager: Nancy Marusek *AUDITIONS:* Saturday, January 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM *(ANNIE & ORPHANS, FEMALE CHILDREN, AGE RANGE: 6-13)* Monday, January 23, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM *(ALL ADULTS, AGE RANGE: 16 AND UP) * Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM *(ALL ADULTS, AGE RANGE: 16 AND UP) * Callbacks *(BY INVITATION ONLY)* Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Blossom Hill School Rooms 9 & 10 4400 Oakes Road Brecksville, Ohio 44141 *PERFORMANCE DATES:* April 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 - 2017 Brecksville Little Theatre The Historic Old Town Hall on Brecksville’s Town Square 49 Public Square Brecksville, OH 44141 http://brecksvillelittletheatre.org/ <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbrecksvillelittletheatre.org%2F&…> *OPEN CALL - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY.* Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show - with sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided. No CD's or acapella auditions, please. *(Children auditioning for Annie/Orphans may sing acapella if necessary.)* As always, theatrical resumes and headshots are appreciated, but not required. Rehearsals will begin on or about Sunday, February 26, 2017, and will typically run Monday through Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons - based on cast availability. *Not all cast members will be called at every rehearsal, and children will be dismissed by 9:00 PM.* Please bring a complete list of schedule conflicts from February 26 to May 13, 2017. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. *ALL ROLES AVAILABLE.* Seeking a high-energy, versatile and diverse ensemble of 20ish adults *(Age Range: 16 and up)*, 7 female children *(Age Range: 6-13)* and 1 dog *(Age Range: open)* for lead and extremely active featured ensemble roles. Please visit www.mtishows.com/annie <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtishows.com%2Fannie&h=DAQFv…> for a complete Character Breakdown including suggested age and vocal ranges. Brecksville Little Theatre is committed to non-traditional casting. Except in cases where race, gender, age, or disability is essential to the show, all roles will be cast on the basis of talent. *QUESTIONS? *Contact the Director, Jarred Nichols - jarredjnichols(a)gmail.com

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Experienced Stitcher/Sewer needed
by Akron Design via NEohioPAL 30 Dec '16

30 Dec '16

Akron Design & Costume LLC a busy year round costume shop looking for full time / part time experienced stitcher/seamstress. Experience with industrial sewing machines, surgers, mending and laundry. Show musical background a plus but, not required. Interested candidates please call Mary Fisher at 330-644-0425. Akron Design & Costume LLC. is located in the Portage Lakes Area. Open M-W-F 10 a.m.- 6 p.m and Tues & Thurs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- Thank you, Mary L. Fisher Billing Dept. Akron Design & Costume LLC 330-644-0425

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Audition Prep Coach
by Deb Lemire via NEohioPAL 30 Dec '16

30 Dec '16

Audition coming up? Let us help you prepare. Withover 35 years of experience, queen bee productions can help you build theconfidence you need as you audition for that stage role, tv commercial orschool program. Whether your audition is for theatre, musicaltheatre, requires a video or improv, we can help you prepare. Services offered: · audition rehearsal/prep · acting/movement coaching · finding a monologue and/or song · video auditions Our services are offered in Northeast Ohio. Let us know how we can help you do your bestat your next audition. www.queenbeeproductions.com

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Auditions for Snoopy!!! The Musical
by Lauren Nichols via NEohioPAL 30 Dec '16

30 Dec '16

Snoopy!!! *The Musical!* It’s remarkable! Fantastic! Entertaining! Yes, Charles M. Schulz has done it again. *SNOOPY!!! The Musical* deserves each of its three exclamation points. Based on the world renowned “Peanuts” comic strip, it delights every audience with the quiet knowledge and wit of its characters. Auditions for *Snoopy!!! The Musical* will be held on Sunday, January 15 beginning at 9:30 AM at Olmsted Performing Arts. Dance auditions will be held at 12:00 PM and are mandatory for all auditionees. If you leave after your individual audition time, plan to arrive dressed for dance (no jeans permitted) at about 11:45 AM to warm up. Call-backs for selected actors will be held at 1:30 PM. Auditions are open for all actors ages 5–17. Please have your child come prepared to sing 16 measures a cappella. The show will run March 24-26! Follow this link to secure your audition spot today! http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/snoopy-audition-information/?sheet_id=…

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Press Release: Verb Ballets dancer selected to premiere work at Next@Graham in NYC
by Jen Garlando via NEohioPAL 30 Dec '16

30 Dec '16

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Verb Ballets dancer selected to premiere work at Next@Graham in NYC Company premieres work from two cities integrating dancers CLEVELAND, OH – A new work by Verb Ballets dancer, Antonio Morillo, was selected by the Martha Graham Company for the Next@Graham Studio Series. The company will debut the work on January 4, 2017 at 8:00pm at the Graham Studio Theater in NYC. Six other national companies and Graham Alumni, Pascal Rioult/RIOULT Dance NY will appear on the program. This series is the latest addition to the dynamic Martha Graham Studio Series curated by Tadej Brdnik which showcases the work of Graham Family and Graham Alumni. The application process was opened world wide and Morillo’s work plus six other Graham Alumni Artists/Companies including Ariel Rivka Dance, Hyphen/Catherine Cabeen, Karlie Budge, MMC Dance Company, Nimbus Dance Works, and SMU Meadows Dance Ensemble were selected. Morillo’s new work is titled Pieces of Yearning and in it he explores relating the environment to movement development. The work will premiere at Next@Graham from two cities integrating Verb dancers in Cleveland with Verb dancers performing live at the Graham Studio Theater. The inspiration for the choreography draws from the work of Merce Cunningham. The score composed by Sean Hamilton is a conjunction of new, electroacoustic, free improvisation and experimental music. The music and the dance exist simultaneously in the same space but are not related to one another. This is Morillo's first season with Verb Ballets. Morillo has performed with the Patel Conservatory's Next Generation Ballet as well as Tampa City Ballet. Morillo is overjoyed to have had his piece selected by the Martha Graham Company. Verb Ballets is honored to have performed Martha Graham repertory and to return to The Martha Graham Studio Series as part of the Graham Family. The entire performance will be live-streamed through the Graham Facebook page for those who cannot attend. Tickets to Next@Graham on January 4, 2017 at 8:00pm are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and include a complimentary glass of wine. Tickets can be purchase in advance by visiting http://marthagraham.org/nextgraham-2017. The Martha Graham Studio Theatre is located at 55 Bethune Street, 11 Floor, NY, NY 10014. Antonio Morillo (Choreographer) Antonio is from Orlando, Florida. He received his Associate of Arts in Dance Performance from Valencia College and is in the final stages of completing his BFA in Dance Performance from the University of South Florida while dancing with Verb. Antonio has performed with the Patel Conservatory's Next Generation Ballet as well as Tampa City Ballet. Antonio has performed works by Jon Lehrer, José Limón, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Robert Moses' Kin, and Maurice Causey. He is the recipient of the Verb Ballets' Shah Capital Aspiring Dancer Fund for the 2016-17 season. Antonio is very excited and humbled to be a part of the Verb Ballets' legacy for his first season. Sean Hamilton (Composer) Sean Hamilton is a percussionist, composer, and improviser whose interests primarily lie in the conjunctions of new music, electroacoustic music, free improvisation, experimental music, and interdisciplinary projects. As a percussionist, Sean gave the world premiere of Stuart Saunders Smith’s Queen Anne’s Lace for solo vibraphone, an evening-length work commissioned by Sean. He has given numerous performances of improvised compositions for solo drum set and electronics, including those presented while serving as an artist-in-residence with Leeds Improvised Music and Experimentation (LIME) in Leeds, UK and as a featured performer at the Anxious Sound Series in New Orleans, LA. Sean has presented additional recitals and solo performances throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom, recently completing two tours with his solo drum set and electronics project which included performances and lectures throughout the southeastern United States and in southern California. Additionally, his playing can be heard on his solo album LOCI, on several releases with the McCormick Percussion Group (including Plot: Music for Unspecified Instrumentation), and on two albums with his electroacoustic duo Mechanical Bull. Read full bio and learn more at http://www.seanhamiltonmusic.com/about. About Verb Ballets Verb Ballets, a contemporary ballet company, presents dynamic programming through bold artistry, unique styles, and technical excellence that captivates a broad audience. Under the direction of Dr. Margaret Carlson, Producing Artistic Director and Richard Dickinson, MFA, Associate Director, the company will present a season that ignites passion in the energy, beauty, and athleticism of dance. Critics have hailed Verb Ballets as, “Dashes preconceptions ...with keen dramatic power.” -The Plain Dealer, "(Verb) is dance magnifique.” - The Examiner, “confident and polished, Verb's dancers shone” - Dance International Magazine. Verb Ballets cultivates dance appreciation and nurtures wellness through movement in community dance classes, school residencies, senior outreach, library programs, master classes, and college course partnerships. Verb Ballets has also been named one of Five Great Tiny Troupes in America by Dance Magazine and was one of the 25 dance companies in America to watch. Additional information can be found at www.verbballets.org. Verb Ballets 3445 Warrensville Center Rd. Shaker Heights, OH 44122 • 216-397-3757 • www.verbballets.org Facebook/@verbballets • Twitter/@verbballets • Instagram/@verbballets • YouTube/@verbballets ###

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Stage Combat Class with Ohio Shakespeare: Beg. & Interm. Swordplay
by via NEohioPAL 30 Dec '16

30 Dec '16

January FIGHT NIGHT: 7:00-8:30, January 9 RingIN' New Year--Swordplay Start the new year off with our favorite weapon, the sword! Beginners and intermediates welcome. [ http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/monday-fight-night/ ]( http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/monday-fight-night/ ) $15 admission ($10 students) Ohio Shakespeare Festival at Greystone Hall 103 South High Street Akron, Ohio 44308 THE FIRST RULE OF FIGHT NIGHT... ...tell everyone about fight night! Join us at Greystone on the second Monday of every month for a 90 minute focus class from Fight Director Ryan Zarecki. Zarecki will pick the theme for each month, and we will post on our website. Will it be sword and buckler? Found object? Rapier? War hammer? Dagger? Whatever it is, it will be an awesome way to polish your stage combat skills (and make new friends, too). Imagine how good you'll get if you come every month! [ Get tickets ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/monday-fight-night ) in advance or pay at the door.Ages 14+.

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Characters needed for comedic short film
by DB Entertainment via NEohioPAL 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

Hello I'm Derek "DB" Boykin and I represent Instant Classic Entertainment. We will be shooting a comedic short film called "Jammed Up" in February and we are need of four roles(unpaid) to be filled. Roles: Undercover Cop: Caucasian male in 30's Christina: African American female in mid 20's Reggie: Caucasian male in mid 20's ( stoner type) Dior: African American female in mid 20's If interested, contact me at instantclassic2684(a)gmail.com

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