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Local filmmakers and talents giving panel discussion at the Wizard World Cleveland 2016
by Johnny Wu via NEohioPAL 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

Local filmmakers and talents giving panel discussion at the Wizard World Cleveland 2016: #wizardworld http://wizardworld.com/comiccon/cleveland/programming-cleveland.html for the complete listing and information. Here's a list of local talents at 2016 Cleveland Wizard World. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 4:30 - 5:15PM GENDER AND RACE IN COMICS by THE BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL COMIC BOOK CLUB (ROOM 26BC) Comic books are a celebration of an enduring, original American art form. However, diversity from characters to creators has always been a struggle. Please join Bedford High School's Comic Book Club as they examine who's missing in popular comics and offer their own creations as a means to jumpstart a conversation. 5:30 - 6:15PM NASA AND THE SCIENCE OF SUPERMAN (ROOM 26A) "Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound." These are just a few of Superman's incredible abilities thanks to his origin as a 'strange visitor from another planet.' From his 1938 creation by Clevelanders Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the 'man of tomorrow' has been rooted in science fiction. Superman's origin and abilities will be contrasted with science fact underlying some of NASA's amazing accomplishments. 6:30 - 7:15PM LEGEND TO LEGACY: CLEVELAND'S SUPERMAN STATUE PROJECT (ROOM 26A) Back in the 1930s, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created the first version of Superman while students at Cleveland's Glenville High School. In that time, the Man of Steel has become one of the most recognizable figures in the world and the cornerstone of a new mythology. Now, eighty years later, the city of Cleveland will honor Siegel and Shuster with a statue recognizing that great achievement. The panel will review the latest news on the project and the long journey to make that dream a reality. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 11:30 - 12:15PM DIVERSITY IN THE INDUSTRY (ROOM 26BC) A panel geared to spark awareness and imaginative thinking to assist with social and creative enrichment through "paradigm breaking" (thinking out of the box) approaches towards a directed effort in diversifying the industry market with fresh new characters and content, presented by AHR Visions, LLC 12:00 -12:45PM LET'S SHUT DOWN SOME STREETS: BRINGING THE AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA, AND THE RUSSO BROTHERS TO CLEVELAND (ROOM 25) Please join Ivan Schwarz, President of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, and Cleveland's own Joeand Anthony Russo as they talk about how Cleveland landed "Marvel's The Avengers," what it was like for the Russo Brothers to direct "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" in their hometown and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the film industry in Cleveland. 4:30 - 5:15PM CREATING CIVIL WAR with FRANK GRILLO and THE RUSSO BROTHERS (BALLROOM AB) Cleveland's own Joe and Anthony Russo (Directors - Captain America: Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War - Parts 1&2) take the stage with Frank Grillo (Brock Rumlow / Crossbones - Captain America: Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, The Purge series) to answer your questions..or at least the questions they are allowed to answer about this summers highly anticipated sequel. 6:30 - 7:15PM MAKING FAN FILMS THE RIGHT WAY (ROOM 26BC) Interested in making a fan film? Come check out our panel discussion with award winning filmmakers on how to make a fan film, listen to actors, directors, editors, stunt fight choreographer and an entertainment attorney to give you the latest in properly make a fan film and get it done right.. Panel members include Cleveland's own filmmaker Johnny Wu, Jason Wang, Donn Nottage, Keith Collins, Peter Sampson, Cynthia Graham and Mary Ellen Tomazic 7:00-9:00PM WIZARD WORLD COSTUME CONTEST SPONSORED BY BANDAI NAMCO (BALLROOM AB) Hosted by our very own superheroes Mo Lightning and Billy A Patterson, the Wizard World Comic Con Costume Contest is no joke. The best of the best will be dressed to impress in their superhero & pop culture finest, so be prepared for some serious cosplay. You could win an amazing prize package thanks to Bandai Namco in our new special category, "Best Anime Costume"! Grab your buddies and suit up to take a chance at bringing home the gold! Special guest judges Brit Bliss, Kaza, and Mogchelle! Anyone interested in participating can sign-up at the Wizard World Information booth inside the exhibition floor on Saturday. Registration closes at 5PM! We'll see you there! (Recommended for ages 13+) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 2:30 - 3:15PM CLEVELAND'S RESIDENT SUPERHERO - APAMA! PHASE 2 (ROOM 25) Ice cream truck driver Ilyia Zjarsky goes hiking one day and discovers the animal spirit of the most powerful creature mankind has never known. Soon he hits the streets of Cleveland in an offbeat series unlike anything you've ever seen. Director/co-writer Ted Sikora and co-writer Milo Miller discuss what's next for critically acclaimed series and discuss plans for bringing Apama to the big screen! 3:00 - 3:45PM SUPERMAN VS. EVERYMAN: JEWS, COMICS AND CLEVELAND with CSU'S SAMANTHA BASKIND, SUPER BOYS' BRAD RICCA AND SPIDER-MAN'S DANNY FINGEROTH [A Will Eisner Week Prequel] (ROOM 26A) >From off the streets of Cleveland, literally and figuratively, came both Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster'sSuperman and Harvey Pekar's American Splendor. Both spawned by creators from distinctly Cleveland Jewish backgrounds,Superman and Splendor have as many factors in common as they do elements that make them distinctly different from each other. Today, as a lead-up to March's worldwide celebration of comics and graphic novels known as "Will Eisner Week," comics and pop culture experts Dr. Samantha Baskind (Art, English and Jewish Studies professor at CSU; co-editor of The Jewish Graphic Novel: Critical Approaches), Dr. Brad Ricca (instructor at Case Western Reserve and author of Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster-the Creators of Superman) and Danny Fingeroth (longtime editor of Spider-Man comics; author of Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics and the Creation of the Superhero) conduct a freewheeling conversation about Jews, comics, superheroes, "regular guy" protagonists, and the distinct, indelible role that Cleveland has played in the history of mainstream and independent comics. Q & A will follow. 3:00 - 3:45PM WIZARD WORLD KID'S COSTUME CONTEST (ROOM 26BC) Calling all kids ages 13 and under to come out and strut your stuff at the Wizard World Kids Costume Contest! You won't want to miss this Kodak moment packed with a whole lot of fun, laughs and prizes for all participants! (Serious competitors please note: This is a light hearted event for all skill levels. The Wizard World Adult Costume Contest should be considered for more professional-seeking participants.) Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Dynamic Multicultural Branding Video Production Branding www.mdifilm.com inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Co-Founder/Co-Chair Executive Committee Cleveland Asian Festival May 21-22, 2016 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org Producer One World Day - Celebrating 100 Years of Cleveland Cultural Gardens The event hosted by the Cultural Gardens for the Gardens August 28, 2016 http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org/ VP of Organization and Public Relations OCA-Cleveland Chapter "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans" OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice - 88.7FM Sundays 7pm-8pm, reaching 9000 listeners monthly worldwide OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio - Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.clevelandindieclub.com www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub St. Clair Superior Development Board Member Cleveland Museum of Art's International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force AsiaTown Masterplan Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council

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Les Mis School Edition opens Friday!
by Nina Fisher via NEohioPAL 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

The MAD* Factory Proudly Presents “Les Miserables” School Edition At the Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts 627 N. Main St., Wellington, Ohio 44090 February 26-28 and March 4-6~Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sundays at 2:00 Admission is $15 cash or check at the door. Seating is first come first served. Doors open ½ hour prior to show. Parents, please be aware that this show is rated PG13. Sponsored in part by The Stocker Foundation and The Chevy Network and Brothers Chevrolet. Performed entirely by students.A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG~Based on the novel by VICTOR HUGO~Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERGLyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER~Original French text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL~Additional material by JAMES FENTONOrchestrations by JOHN CAMERON~Original London production directed and adapted by TREVOR NUNN and JOHN CAIRDOriginal London production by CAMERON MACKINTOSH and THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANYSchool Edition specially adapted and licensed by MUSIC THEATRE. Nina Fisher Program Director

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KSU Trumbull Summer Stock needs a Music Director
by Eric Kildow via NEohioPAL 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

Kent State University at Trumbull's Summer Stock theatre is looking for a music director for their 2016 summer musical, Schoolhouse Rock, Live! Our theatre is a mix of college and high school students with community members, all bent on creating an exciting and vibrant musical. Won't you join us? This is a paid opportunity. Please contact Professor Eric Kildow at ekildow(a)kent.edu or (330) 675-8829 if you are interested. -- *Eric S. KildowWarren, OHhttp://www.eskildow.com <http://www.eskildow.com>http://fnturg.blogspot.com <http://fnturg.blogspot.com>"Facts are facts and will not change on account of your desires." --Jawaharlal Nehru*

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Fwd: Voice lessons: coaching, technique, tune-ups
by Paul Kroeger via NEohioPAL 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

> Subject: > Voice lessons: coaching, technique, tune-ups > > > Get more out of your singing. Learn (or review) > how to sing with your whole body, not just with your voice > or your emotions. Is your throat relaxed? Are you > supporting the voice with your diaphragm? Are you confused about > it? Come and see me. :) > Call me for a > lesson time and rates. > Paul Kroeger > bass-baritone > 216-741-4762 or letgo2sing(a)yahoo.com or > this email address. > > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > ______________________________________ > > NEohioPAL is SELF-SERVE. If > you need to unsubscribe, change from digest to one-at-a-time > delivery or vice-versa, go on hiatus while out of town, > switch from mime to plain text or vice-versa, etc. check out > the FAQS at http://www.fredsternfeld.com. > ______________________________________ > > Please consider a voluntary > contribution to support Neohiopal - http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/ > ______________________________________ > > Disclaimer: The facts and/or > opinions expressed in this message are solely those of the > person in the 'from' or 'reply-to' header. > The fact that this message is posted should in no way be > taken as an endorsement by the administrator of this list. > Subscribers should perform due diligence for all goods, > services and activities promoted on NEohioPAL. > ________________________________________ > > NEohioPAL mailing list > post(a)neohiopal.org > http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org >

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German military uniforms needed for photography project
by Christine Walsh-Newton, M.Photog. Cr., CPP, EA-ASP via NEohioPAL 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

National award-winning photographer is looking to rent 6-8 military uniforms for a photography project to be photographed in the Cleveland area in March/April. Photography dates will be scheduled around costume availability. Anyone got "Sound of Music" uniforms tucked away anywhere? Yes, we are looking for the Nazi-based items, they will be handled with care, the project is a Ken-Burns-type documentary album and will be presented similar to this previous Civil War project called "1863" which was recently the recipient of the two highest awards for photography by both the Professional Photographers of America as well as the American Society of Photographers: https://vimeo.com/145917580 Please send uniform info/questions to tedlinczak(a)gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tedlinczak(a)gmail.com');>

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Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS Opens NEXT WEEK - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

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Broadway Dance Sign Ups Ages 7 through Adult
by Amy Hanratty via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

2016 SPRING DANCE CLASSESAges: 7-AdultSIGN UP NOW online www.voice-variations.com BROADWAY DANCE CALL LastSunday of every month (Next Dance Call…February 28th 2016) This class will be run likea professional NYC audition (minus the monitor and long lines). During eachclass we will stage a production number. Plus we’ll learn another fast-paced, heart-pumping fun dance-heavycombination. Get your jumps and turns warmed-up for this class.Great for all triple threat performers looking to improve theirability to quickly pick up choreography from a true New York choreographer. Idealfor students prepping for auditions for college and musical theatreproductions. Instructor: Jim Becker Location: The Olmsted Community Center, 8170 Mapleway Dr. Olmsted Falls.Time:3:00-5:00p.m. Ages: 11 & UP Class Maximum: 12 Students Only! Cost: $25. COMBO DANCE CLASS Sundays from12-1p.m. (Ages 15 – Adult)Warm-up: ballet, jazz andcontemporary movement fundamentals including foot progressions, stretchesstability and core strengthening work. Barre: we follow the ABT curriculum atthe barre. From plies to grande battements, barre work helps to achieve adancer’s highest potential of quality of movement with each step performed inother genres of dance. Jazz: classic jazz technique including turns, leaps,jumps, traveling and choreographic phrases. Choreography: We bring it alltogether with an actual dance! Typically chosen from the musical theatre genre,choreography helps the dancer to explore movement as it relates to telling thestory and entertaining the audience. This training, though fun, is veryfunctional in nature. This class is for the moderate to advanced dancer. Instructor:Jim Becker Location: The OlmstedCommunity Center, 8170 Mapleway Dr. Olmsted FallsTime:12:00-1:00p.m. Ages: 14 - Adult ClassMaximum: 6 Students. Cost:$175 (8 weeks! Starts Sunday April 3rd– May 22nd 2016) COMBO DANCE CLASS Sundays from 1-2p.m. (Ages 7-11)Warm-up: ballet, jazz andcontemporary movement fundamentals including foot progressions, stretchesstability and core strengthening work. Barre: we follow the ABT curriculum atthe barre. From plies to grande battements, barre work helps to achieve adancer’s highest potential of quality of movement with each step performed inother genres of dance. Jazz: classic jazz technique including turns, leaps,jumps, traveling and choreographic phrases. Choreography: We bring it alltogether with an actual dance! Typically chosen from the musical theatre genre,choreography helps the dancer to explore movement as it relates to telling thestory and entertaining the audience. For the moderate to advanced dancer. Instructor:Jim Becker Location: The OlmstedCommunity Center, 8170 Mapleway Drive Olmsted Falls. Time: 1:00-2:00p.m. Ages: 7-11 Class Maximum: 6 Students. Cost:$175 (8 weeks! Starts Sunday April 3rd– Sunday May 22nd 2016) COMBO DANCE CLASS Sundays from 2-3p.m. Ages (12-14)Warm-up: ballet, jazz andcontemporary movement fundamentals including foot progressions, stretchesstability and core strengthening work. Barre: we follow the ABT curriculum atthe barre. From plies to grande battements, barre work helps to achieve adancer’s highest potential of quality of movement with each step performed inother genres of dance. Jazz: classic jazz technique including turns, leaps,jumps, traveling and choreographic phrases. Choreography: We bring it alltogether with an actual dance! Typically chosen from the musical theatre genre,choreography helps the dancer to explore movement as it relates to telling thestory and entertaining the audience. This training, though fun, is veryfunctional in nature. Instructor:Jim Becker Location: The OlmstedCommunity Center, 8170 Mapleway Dr. Time: 2:00-3:00p.m. Ages: 12-14 Class Maximum: 6 Students. Cost:$175 (8 weeks Starts Sunday April 3rd– Sunday May 22nd 2016) HIP-HOP DANCE MAX Saturdays from 10-11a.m. (Ages 10-17)This class willgive you a work out with a high energy warm up that includes core and cardiostrengthening followed by choreography to music. The possibilities areendless as Hip Hop uses the basics of all styles of dance and manipulates themto give an edge that resembles street dancing. Instructor: Amanda Trompak Location: The Olmsted Community Center, 8170 MaplewayDr. Olmsted Falls Time:10:00-11:00a.m. Ages: 10 -17 Class Maximum:8 Students. Cost: $150 (6 weeks Starts Saturday,April 2nd – Saturday, May 7th 2016)

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Casting Sci-Fi Short Film ‘The Frontier’
by Andrew Santin via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

*Production title: *THE FRONTIER *Union / Non-Union:* Non-Union *Production Type:* Independent *Project Length: *Short Film (15 minutes) *Posted on:* Monday, February 22nd, 2016 *Production Company:* Liminal Space Productions *Shooting Location: *Cleveland Heights *Compensation: *Copy of Film, Food *KEY DATES* *Auditions:* February 22nd, 2016 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Video Auditions will also be accepted until 12:00pm Monday 02/23/16. *Location:* Eldred Theater 2070 Adelbert Road Cleveland, OH 44106 *Shooting Dates: *March 19th-20th and one additional weekend in April *Synopsis: *Recent college graduate LEIA wrestles with an opportunity to have a meaningful life on a colonization mission in space. She struggles to reconcile the fact that her decision to go would mean saying goodbye to everyone she’s ever known. *Characters being Cast:* [ALICE] [GENDER: FEMALE] [ETHNICITY: Caucasian] [AGE: LATE 20s] Alice is Leia's ultra go-getter older sister. She represents traditional success with a solid career and great relationship with her husband. She doesn’t totally connect with her younger sister. She tries, but doesn’t quite care enough to listen. [SCOTT] [GENDER: MALE] [ETHNICITY: ANY] [AGE: LATE 30s] He’s the cool uncle. It’s been a couple of years since he’s seen Leia, so there’s a little bit of awkwardness between them, but it quickly fades. He provides a safe, supportive environment for Leia to ponder her crisis. [JOHN/JENNA] [GENDER: EITHER] [ETHNICITY: ANY] [AGE: 18] A very confident, young incoming college freshman. They’re going into college with a plan to graduate in three years, and seem to have everything all figured out. By chance, Leia starts a conversation with them, and they provide some powerful, but unexpected insight into Leia’s situation. [HUSBAND] [GENDER: MALE] [ETHNICITY: ANY] [AGE: LATE 20s] Alice’s husband. Non-speaking part. Alice’s husband participates in a dinner scene with Alice and Leia in which he enhances the image of Alice as the perfect and successful older sister. Please email Andrew at *TheFrontierCasting(a)gmail.com <TheFrontierCasting(a)gmail.com>* to schedule an audition time and receive character sides. Please include a headshot or recent photo of yourself along with a resume and reel (if you have one).

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Workshop Players Murder Mystery Fundraiser
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Workshop Players Theater Proudly Presents The Wedding From Hell Murder Mystery Dinner Theater March 4 and March 5 at 6 p.m. Cork's and Stubby's, 209 S. Main Street, Amherst Tickets are $45 and include dinner. Box Office 440-988-5613 Reservations required. Presented by special arrangement with Mysteries By Moushey. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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Grandma Gatewood in Sandusky
by Bette Lou Higgins via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Join us on Saturday, March 19 & 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. on March 19 and 26 to hear the story and see the film about Grandma Emma Gatewood at the <http://www.sanduskymaritime.org/programs.html> Maritime Museum of Sandusky; 125 Meigs St. in Sandusky. On March 19 you can hear Emma's remarkable story when Bette Lou Higgins presents GRANDMA GATEWOOD: OHIO'S LEGENDARY HIKER. Then come back on March 26 to see the documentary, TRAIL MAGIC, and hear the rest of the story. Both programs are free with museum admission -- $5/Adult and $4/Children & Seniors. For information call the museum at 419-624-0274. Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org

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