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AKRON PREMIERE of THE STAR ON MY HEART sponsored by The Wadsworth Footlighters
by Leigh Sandmann via NEohioPAL 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

*The Wadsworth Footlighters will be presenting The Star on My Heart at The Strand Company, located at 123 Broad St., in Wadsworth, on March 4 at 7:30pm and March 5 at 2:30 and 7:30pm. Tickets are $10/adults and $5/students and will be sold at the door.* *The Star on My Heart* is an original play based on Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher's memoirs, adapted and directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen. In 2013 Angela won OCTA awards for a show she directed at Geauga Lyric Theater called *I Never Saw Another Butterfly*, by Celeste Raspanti. It told the story of the children imprisoned in the Theresienstadt (Terezin) concentration camp near Prague. Of fifteen thousand children who passed through Terezin, it is believed that approximately one hundred survived. Then GLTG Executive director Chris Cipriani made contact with one of these child survivors, Inge Auerbacher. Inge inspired the cast with a telephone conversation on opening night and a relationship with Dr. Auerbacher evolved. Inge expressed a desire to have her story staged, and Angela Miloro-Hansen was asked to author the script. Writer/Director Miloro-Hansen has been active in theater since 1999, and is a 2010 Hiram College graduate. She directs, teaches and acts on a regular basis and serves as the Educational Outreach Coordinator for Geauga Lyric Theater in Chardon, Ohio. Chris Cipriani, now Director of Programming at Shore Cultural Centre in Euclid, is serving as the project and educational outreach coordinator. After two years of collaboration, *The Star on My Heart* premiered in November 2015. It tells of Inge's experiences during the war in Terezin, and her survival and recovery in New York City, where she still lives today. After liberation, Inge came to America and spent two years in a tuberculosis hospital. She began high school with only one year of schooling under her belt, and graduated in three years. Inge worked as a chemist for 38 years. She now travels and speaks on the topics of tolerance, the Holocaust and human rights. For more information, follow us on Facebook or Twitter at *The Star on My Heart*. For more information on Inge Auerbacher go to www.ingeauerbacher.com . Questions or comments can be sent to: www.wadsworthfootlighters.com wadsworthfootlighters(a)yahoo.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK TOO

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OPENING WEEKEND: CPT presents Mr. Burns, a post-electric play...(Feb 11 - Mar 5)
by Cathleen OMalley via NEohioPAL 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

Cleveland Public Theatre presents MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2015-2016/mr-burns-a-post-ele…> February 11 - March 5 (Previews February 11, 12, 13 & 18) Written by Anne Washburn. Score by Michael Friedman. Lyrics by Anne Washburn. Directed by Matthew Wright. Music Direction by Brad Wyner. Choreography by Holly Handman. REGIONAL PREMIERE In the aftermath of an apocalyptic event, survivors band together to rebuild civilization-one Simpsons episode at a time. Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play sprawls across three acts and over 80 years of human civilization, beginning around a campfire in the wilderness and concluding in a musical pageant honoring survival, popular culture and the enduring power of Bart Simpson. Cast includes: Megan Elk, Trey Gilpin, Tim Keo, Cathleen O'Malley, Nicole Sumlin*, Abigail Anika Svigelj, Evan Thompson and Beth Wood *Actor appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Shows Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday @ 7:30pm 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 Tickets $12 - $30 Mondays & Thursdays $12 | Every Friday is Free Beer Friday Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. (Order early - no ticket fees, ever.) Cathleen O'Malley Director of Audience Engagement and Media Relations Ph: 216.631.2727 ext. 212 | comalley(a)cptonline.org<mailto:comalley@cptonline.org> See what's playing tonight, go to www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>

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DO YOU HAVE A BOOK IN YOU?
by Deborah McDaniel via NEohioPAL 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

Everyone at one time oranother has felt that they should write a book! However, when you gave it alittle more thought, you just didn’t think you could do it! Don’t believe that lie!YOU CAN DO IT! I CAN HELP! As a published author, formerEnglish teacher and newspaper reporter with a college degree in English, I ammore than qualified to help you bring the book in you—to life! There IS a book in you, and I can help yougive birth to it in approximately 12 weeks with my Manuscript Coaching Service! For Fiction:1. Diagnostic Assessment Consultation (1 week)2. Plot Development Outline (1 week)3. Character Development Sketching (2 weeks)4. Scene/Chapter Development Outline (3 weeks)5. Drafting (3 weeks)6. Revising & Editing (3 weeks)7. Publishing(1 week) For Nonfiction:1. Diagnostic Assessment Consultation (1 week)2. Chapter Outlining (3 weeks)3. Research (1 week)4. Drafting (3 weeks)5. Revising (3 weeks)6. Editing (2 weeks)7. Publishing(1 week) To get started with yourbook or novel today, call 216.544.9798, visit my website at www.deborahmcdaniel.com or send anemail to deborahmcdaniel63(a)gmail.comto sign-up for my Manuscript Coaching Service! DON’T ABORT YOUR DESTINY!!! You have a book in you! Letme help you give birth to it!

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CPH $20 LUNA GALE tix, benefits CSU Scholarships (3/2/16)
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $20 One-Night-Only Benefit Ticket Price 03/02/16! SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE & DANCE STUDENTS $20.00 Benefit Tickets! Over ½ off the regular price AND it supports a good cause! LUNA GALE Presented by Cleveland Play House Wednesday, March 2, 2016 @ 7:30pm Allen Theatre $20.00 availability may be limited, so pre-orders are encouraged! Proceeds from the sale of these tickets will go directly to fund SCHOLARSHIPS for Cleveland State University Department of Theatre students. Use purchase code BENCSU when purchasing tickets for this special date. For full details, visit - http://www.csuohio.edu/class/theatre-dance/csu-cph-benefits About the show: How do we make the right decision when there is no clear "right?" It's a quandary seasoned social worker Caroline faces every day. But her newest case is proving to be her toughest yet, and the fate of baby Luna Gale hangs in the balance. This riveting, suspenseful, and topical play from Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman plunges us headfirst into the turbulent waters of parenthood, faith and love. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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What is the #1 reason postings to Neohiopal are rejected?
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

*Noah and I have a document with a series of "canned" replies when we have to reject a posting.* *Here is the one we send out most often - at least several times each day...* "The amount of text and/or graphics in your posting is (insert total here) bytes. Each message must be limited to 35,000 bytes or less. Please resend your message WITHOUT pictures, graphics or attachments and/or reduce the amount of text in the body of the message so that the total size of your posting is less than 35,000 bytes. For more information about guidelines for posting, please check out the faqs at http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal-faqs/" -- Fred Sternfeld Neohiopal Ltd. Owner and Administrator fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/ <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal.htm>

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NOW CASTING "IN MY MIND" (PAID ROLES)
by Tina HobbsStyle via NEohioPAL 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

NOW CASTING (PAID ROLES) “In My Mind”, an exciting new stage play by Jenn Williams Peter and Tristan appear to be a match made in heaven. On the surface their relationship is the perfect love story, but behind closed doors Peter is struggling to hold his marriage together. With an over-protective mother that is constantly involved in his business and a manipulative childhood sweetheart determined to win him back, Peter certainly has his hands full. But when the manipulation turns criminal, will this marriage be strong enough to survive? Playwright Jenn Williams brings to the stage “In My Mind”, a thrilling stage play that touches on the matters of the heart while exploring the trials, triumphs and growth of love and relationships. AUDITIONS: Saturday, February 27, 2016 11:00am to 2:00pm HobbsStyle CastingOffice 26250 Euclid Ave, Suite 211 Euclid, OH 44132 (inside the Euclid Medical Plaza) Please forward headshot and resume to ClevelandCasting(a)gmail.com, put desired role in the subject line. Character Descriptions: Non-equity only actors. All roles are paid: Scale is based upon experience and role requirements. Show goes up June, 2016 at CSU Drinko Hall Must be available for evening and weekend rehearsals. Peter (Main) age 25, African American, Male - a mama’s boy of sorts but is a standup guy, tall manly features. Holds his friends close to his heart and loves his family. Tristian- (Main), age 25, African American, Female - very family oriented, sweet/ soft spoken. Kim- (Main), age 25, Open ethnicity, Female – Peter’s childhood sweet heart that is still in love with Peter and wants him back. Being able to sing preferred. Dawn- (Main) age 40, African American, Female - Peter’s mom, she’s also a widow. To cope she gravitates to her only son Peter and has an unfounded fear of losing him. Taylor- (featured), age 18-20, African American, Female - Tristian’s younger sister. Eileen- (Main) age 40+, , African American, Female - Mother of Tristian and Taylor. Godly woman, very articulate. Charity- (featured) age 5-7, African American, Female – Tristian’s daughter from a previous marriage. Lay- (featured) age 25, Open ethnicity, Male – Peter’s coworker and close friend, Jacob (two lines)- Open age and ethnicity **Also seeking several male singers Sincerely, Tina Hobbs HobbsStyle Casting 26250 Euclid Ave, #211 Euclid, OH 44132 (216) 438-1677 _____ Breach of confidentiality & accidental breach of confidentiality This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager or delete in its entirety. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. As the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail without the express consent of the sender. Please note that copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Stow Players March show
by Thomas Mark Stephan via NEohioPAL 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

Stow Players Wraps-Up 62nd Season With Wacky Comedy Humor, resourcefulness, and self-realization all come together in the Stow Players March production, The Psychic, a rollicking comedy by Sam Bobrick, as the Players bring their 62nd year of quality community theater to a hilarious close. The Los Angeles Theatre Examiner calls it "Engaging, surprising, clever and funny.offering audiences everything they could ask for in a comedy mystery." The Psychic will be presented at the Heritage Barn in Stow's Silver Springs Park, opening on March 4, 2016, and running through Saturday, March 19. The Psychic follows the chaotic life of Adam Webster (John Peters of Akron), a down-on-his-luck mystery writer unable to pay his rent. In desperation he hangs up a sign in his apartment window: "Psychic Readings $25." To his surprise, he blurts out to his first customer, the lovely and conflicted Laura (Anna-Jeannine K. Herman of Akron), that her shady husband Roy (Scott K. Davis of Akron) is planning to murder her. Roy's mistress Rita (Natalie Romano of Cleveland) and a gangster named Johnny Bubbles (Matt Smith of Stow) both find their way to Adam's apartment and psychic readings as well. In the surprising twists that wind their way throughout the play, The Psychic entangles Adam in a hilarious murder mystery that can only be solved by NYPD Detective Norris Coslow (Dave Sherman of Macedonia). Chris Bizub of Cleveland is the director of The Psychic; props designer is Stow Players President and Treasurer Pat Robertell-Hudson. Bill Morgan is the lights and sound designer; Tom Marshall is the set designer and construction head. The Psychic opens on Friday, March 4, 2016, and runs for three weekends, through March 19. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 pm, and there is one Sunday matinee, March 13, at 2:30 pm. Ticket prices are $13 for General Admission and $10 for Senior Citizens and students. Tickets are paid with cash on check only. All Stow Players productions are in the Heritage Barn in Stow's Silver Springs Park, with access from the back entrance on Young Road only. Call 330-655-6051 for reservations and information. Visit the Stow Players website at www.stowplayers.net <http://www.stowplayers.net> or email at info(a)stowplayers.net <mailto:info@stowplayers.net> for more information.

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Stow Players March show - Theatre listings
by Thomas Mark Stephan via NEohioPAL 16 Feb '16

16 Feb '16

Stow Players (www.stowplayers.net <http://www.stowplayers.net> ) The Psychic - comedy by Sam Bobrick March 4-5, 11-12-13, 18-19 Fridays & Saturdays - 8:00 pm Sunday matinee (March 13) - 2:30 pm Heritage Barn Stow Silver Springs Park (back entrance) 5238 Young Road General Admission - $13 Senior Citizens & Students - $10 Cash or check only Call 330-655-6051 for reservations or information

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Second round of Comedy of Errors Auditions at RCSC!
by Chris Simmons via NEohioPAL 16 Feb '16

16 Feb '16

Rubber City Shakespeare Company is casting non-equity actors for its spring production of William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, directed by Michele McNeal. *All roles are available.* Auditions are February 24th from 6pm-9pm, as well as February 27th from 5:30pm-7pm. Auditions are held at the Summit Artspace 140 E. Market St. Akron, OH 44308. The production runs April 1st-17th, Thursday- Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees. Rehearsals begin March 6th through March 31, from 6:30-10pm (Sunday-Thursday) with the exception of tech week which is 6-11pm. Double Tech will be on SATURDAY March 26th from 10am-8pm. The company will have off for March 27th, Easter Sunday. Please sign up for an audition at www.rubbercityshakes.com/auditions and prepare a short classical (preferably Shakespeare) monologue and prepare to do cold reading from the script. *This is a non-equity production but stipends will be paid to actors in the production*. Rubber City Shakespeare Company is committed to non-traditional casting, except in cases where race, gender, age or disability is essential to the play. -- *Chris Simmons* Assistant Artistic Director Resident Properties Designer Rubber City Shakespeare Company www.rubbercityshakes.com www.facebook.com/rubbercityshakes

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Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive Auditions at Kent State
by Koneval, Joni via NEohioPAL 16 Feb '16

16 Feb '16

The Joffrey Ballet School will host auditions for its Ballet and Jazz Summer Intensives this Sunday, February 21 at Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance (1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, OH 44242) Ballet Audition Registration: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm Ballet Audition 1 (Ages 9-14): 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Ballet Audition 2 (Ages 15-15): 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Jazz Audition Registration: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Jazz Audition (Ages 9-25): 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm For more information and to register, visit http://summer.joffreyballetschool.com/auditions/ Joni L. Koneval, Marketing Associate School of Theatre and Dance | Porthouse Theatre Kent State University (330) 672-0116 Office | jkoneval(a)kent.edu kent.edu/theatredance|porthousetheatre.com

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