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Verb Ballets' Director to attend reception with British Ambassador to the United States
by Jen Garlando via NEohioPAL 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

VERB BALLETS PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jen Garlando - Community Engagement - Verb Ballets - jgarlando(a)verbballets.org<mailto:jgarlando@verbballets.org> Verb Ballets' Director to attend reception with British Ambassador to the United States Dr. Carlson to represent Verb Ballets to members of the North American development boards CLEVELAND, OH- Verb Ballets' Producing Artistic Director, Dr. Margaret Carlson, is attending the Vice-Chancellor's Reception with Sir Kim Darroch, British Ambassador to the United States, in Washington DC on December 7, 2016. Carlson received her doctorate from Durham University in the United Kingdom. In 2016 Durham University is celebrating a major milestone the 150th anniversary of the establishing of the first Durham University alumni society in London, which formed in 1866. It is with tremendous honor that Carlson will be representing Verb Ballets as an alumni at this event. Durham alumni were invited to a special evening reception to be held in the private residence of the British Ambassador to the United States of America. The evening will be hosted by the Ambassador and fellow Durham alumnus, His Excellency Sir Kim Darroch (Zoology, Hatfield, 1975) and by Lady Vanessa Darroch (Education, Hild Bede, 1975). The evening will be a unique opportunity for Carlson to meet with fellow alumni and friends of the University from across the US, including leading members of the North American development boards. Dr. Margaret Carlson, Verb Ballets' Producing Artistic Director Dr. Margaret Carlson has worked internationally in performing, teaching, choreographing, and in arts administration. Dr. Carlson was an original member of the Cleveland Ballet, serving as a Principal dancer from 1972-1983. Also a member of Actors Equity, she performed in numerous musical theatre tours throughout the 1970’s, including Sweet Charity, Ballroom, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Brigadoon, Mame, Hello Dolly! and The Merry Widow. For many years, she choreographed for the Cleveland Opera. Dr. Carlson served as Director of the School of Dance at the University of Akron from 1985-1993. In 1993, she became Dean of the School of Dance at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, until she returned to Cleveland in 1999. She then served as the Development and Education Director for the Cleveland San Jose Ballet. She consulted both nationally and locally through her company, Carlson Consulting Group, Inc., with groups that have included The American Dance Guild, Chinese Performing Artists of America, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Ohio Ballet, Dancing Wheels, Ohio Youth Ballet, Ohio Conservatory of Dance, Tom and Susana Evert Dance Theatre, and White Cloud Studios. Dr. Carlson founded the American Alliance of Dance Artists and served as its first President. She has served as a Board member and officer for Kids on Broadway, DANCECleveland, the Cleveland Ballet Council, the American Dance Guild, the Council of Dance Administrators, the Hong Kong Ballet, the Hong Kong Dance Company and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund. She served as the secretary of the International Organization for Transition for Professional Dancers, a sub-committee of UNESCO, based in Switzerland from 1998-2006, and was a Board member of the American Dance Guild in NYC for 20 years and served as its Treasurer and vice-president for 10 years. Dr. Carlson currently serves on the board of trustees of Fairmount Center for the Arts, Cleveland Dance Movement and the Cleveland Chamber Symphony. She is known for her work as the regisseur for the works of Ian (Ernie) Horvath and has been working with Ballet Tucson on the restaging of Horvath’s work, Laura’s Women. She received her doctorate from Durham University in the United Kingdom. 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. Website: www.verbballets.org<http://www.verbballets.org/> Facebook: @verbballets<http://www.facebook.com/verbballets> Twitter: @verbballets<http://www.twitter.com/verbballets> Instagram: @verbballets<http://www.instagram.com/verbballets> ###

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$20 Benefit Tix 'KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY' @ CPH (1/22/17)
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

SUNDAY - JANUARY 22, 2017 CSU Scholarships supported by Cleveland Play House with $20 Benefit Tickets to KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY Cleveland State University's Department of Theatre and Dance, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, will receive scholarship support from Cleveland Play House (CPH) through the sale of discounted, $20.00 benefit tickets to selected CPH shows during the 2016-2017 Season. Proceeds from the sale of these $20.00 benefit tickets will fund scholarships for CSU Theatre and Dance Department<http://www.csuohio.edu/class/theatre-dance/csu-cph-benefits> students. The tickets may be purchased by phone at 216.241.6000, online at playhousesquare.org or in person at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Patrons should use code BENCSU when buying, and the $20.00 benefit tickets (over half-off the regular CPH price) are only available for the selected CPH performances and show dates listed below. All performances take place in the Allen Theatre Complex at Playhouse Square. Remaining CSU Benefit Dates - * "KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY" - Sunday, 1/22/17 @ 6:30 p.m. The hunting and haunting of the heir to the Baskerville fortune proves the most puzzling - and dangerous! - case in the illustrious careers of Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson. Cleveland favorite Ken Ludwig is back with his madcap adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mystery, transforming The Hound of the Baskervilles into an all-out comedic theatrical adventure. Full of humor, horror, and plenty of stage magic, five actors play nearly 40 roles in this kooky and spooky caper that will have you howling with laughter. AND don't forget about this last CPH / CSU benefit date! * "FREAKY FRIDAY" - Sunday, 4/16/17 @ 6:30 p.m. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical comedy based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update of an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience each other's lives first-hand, if only for a day. 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 www.csuohio.edu<http://www.csuohio.edu/class/theatre-dance/csu-cph-benefits>, on Facebook and by following @CLE_state on Twitter.

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L’AMOUR DE LOIN Free Tickets
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

The Metropolitan Opera's Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Live in HD series continues its 2016-17 season with L’AMOUR DE LOIN encore on December 21. Enter for your chance to win a pair of Regal Montrose Theater tickets - http://tinyurl.com/j8cozou One of the most highly praised operas of recent years, which had its premiere at the Salzburg Festival in 2000, Kaija Saariaho’s yearning medieval romance L’AMOUR DE LOIN (“Love From Afar”), has its Met premiere this season! Additional tickets can be purchased by visiting Fathom Events’ website - http://www.fathomevents.com/event/lamour-de-loin-encore [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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TONIGHT "The Night In Question" Staged Reading at Karamu House
by via NEohioPAL 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

Tonight is the night for the Staged Reading of "The Night In Question" Directed by Ananias J. Dixon, and written by Johnathon L. Jackson. Tickets can be reserved at this link: Reserve Seat | | | "The Night In Question" Staged Reading Directed By Ananias J. Dixon What: February 26th is a night that will forever live in infamy, splitting time in two for Americans everywhere ... | | | Please do not wait to reserve seats, as the house is over 70% gone. If a reserved seat is unclaimed at 6:50pm, 10 minutes before the show, they will be released. 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: A phenomenal cast that includes Ananias J. Dixon (An Octoroon), Nathan Toliver (Incognegro), India Burton (Objectively Reasonable), Laura Starnik (All The Way), Lashawn Little (Bloodless Jungle), and Andrea Belser McCormik (Ruined) Admission: A Holiday Gift, Supplies for the Homeless, or a canned good!Where: Karamu House: Arena Theater 2355 East 89th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44106When: December 7th, 2016 from 7:00pm-9:00pm www.TheJohnLJackson.com

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in One Week: Liz Huff & friends at Nighttown, 12/14 Holiday Show at 7pm
by Liz Huff via NEohioPAL 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

*Violinist Jimmy Thompson <http://www.encorechambermusic.org/jimmy-thompson/> will be joining us!* *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. With *Marshall Griffith* on piano, *Tim Keo* on upright bass, and *Justin Hart* on drums. Tickets are $10, available here: Nighttown <http://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=ED31C6E2…> Hope to see you at Nighttown! Liz -- 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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CABARET is Almost SOLD OUT - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

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Seeking website design company advice
by Margaret Reardon via NEohioPAL 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Hi all- Seeking some advice as to what is available in the Cleveland. What does everyone use? What do you like or dislike? All input is welcome.Please email at margaret_reardon(a)att.net Thanks!Margaret

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Cleveland Inner City Ballet's Nutcracker is this Saturday!!
by Margaret Reardon via NEohioPAL 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '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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Casting approximately 7 year old boy for Festival Bound Micro short
by doug rossi via NEohioPAL 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Greetings again, NEOPALs- We've had great response in our call for a DP so I've returned in order to find the performer we need. Would your son be interested in being in a short film? Our preference is for as realistic and documentary a feel as possible vs. any overtly "professional child star" types, so previous acting experience is not essential. No dialogue: the entire scene will consist of reacting naturally and subtly to things encountered in a room. One day shoot in an Eastside suburb with a very small crew. BOY- His curiosity wins out on this day over an otherwise quiet and shy nature. Can be older but should look around 7 years old. Brown or Black hair. Pale skin a plus. Parents: please send your contact info along with a current photo (not headshot), and general availability during holiday break to: dougrossi(a)hotmail.com Best fits will be given a phone call with the full story details and to schedule a Skype session. Thank You! "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 - only 2 more weekends!
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Now onstage at convergence-continuum, the world premiere of THE KNIFE IS MONEY, THE FORK IS LOVE by Cleveland playwright Jonathan Wilhelm 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’s Depression-era enigma. Confusion, and much comedy, ensues as both the characters and actors struggle to untangle this mysterious and thrilling tale for us. Only two more weekends! Directed by Geoffrey Hoffman and featuring Lucy Bredeson-Smith, Rob Branch, Amy Bistok Bunce and David Thonnings. 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.or [1]g 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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