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PRESS RELEASE: CVLT presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT April 1-30
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 3/17/16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt(a)cvlt.org <mailto:cvlt@cvlt.org> Website: www.cvlt.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> PHOTOS available for download at www.CVLT.org/promo <http://www.CVLT.org/promo> Chagrin Valley Little Theatre presents MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT April 1-30 A musical parody that asks you to 'always look on the bright side of life' CHAGRIN FALLS, OH – The Chagrin Valley Little Theatre will present 13 performances of the musical comedy SPAMALOT, written by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, on the main stage at 40 River Street in Chagrin Falls, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays April 1-30 (not including April 3). "Always look on the bright side of life." We should all heed the advice of this musical number from SPAMALOT, the irreverent parody of the King Arthur legend, which was "lovingly ripped off" by Monty Python's own Eric Idle from their 1975 comedy juggernaut "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." This semi-adaptation of the film went on to win the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005. CVLT's staging is directed by Michael Rogan and choreographed by Jen Justice, with musical direction by Lynne Provance. The show offers a cast of broadly goofy characters, including rude Frenchmen, cancan dancers, killer rabbits, catapulting cows, the Lady of the Lake (and her Laker Girls), along with the knights of the "very, very round table," who are on their quest to find the elusive Holy Grail. "SPAMALOT is the exploration of silly with dialogue and dancing," Rogan said. "The humor builds. The more seriously the actors take their roles, the funnier it is. British humor is situational. You have these characters placed in absurd circumstances. Americans, on the other hand, get their humor thrown at them. They expect a punch line. Audiences can also expect some bawdy British humor, such as the obligatory girl in her underwear being chased by an older man." Fans of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" can also expect references to classic television skits like the Lumberjack Song, Spam, and the Dead Parrot will be easy to spot. And musical theater lovers can see some of Broadway's cherished musicals skewered along the way, including spoofs of Andrew Lloyd Weber, Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story, Man of La Mancha, Les Misérables and The Producers. "The difficult thing about directing SPAMALOT is that it is iconic," explains Rogan. "It has significant die-hard fans who expect to see certain things. You can't mess with it. It has to be pure. Usually, I take pride in adding something to a play that's not scripted - to improve upon it. In this case, I can't, or I'll risk alienating the audience. The play is entirely in the dialogue and there are no throw-away lines." The director is confident in his actors' energy and in the quality of the comedy. He adds that his favorite Monty Python character is the "French Taunter," who fans of the original film will recall ruthlessly thwarts King Arthur's efforts to overtake a castle with his silly epithets and an outr-r-r-r-ageous French accent. CVLT's cast includes Don Bernardo as 'King Arthur', Brian Diehl as 'Patsy', Brian Pichola as 'Sir Robin', Collen O'Leary as 'Lady of the Lake', and Max Macesich as 'Sir Lancelot' and the 'French Taunter'. Ron Davis is 'Sir Galahad', Jim Wolf is 'Sir Bedevere', and Rob Walter is 'Historian' and 'Not Dead Fred'. The ensemble includes Alison Arko, Elyse Mulvaney, Ellie Kelly, Evelyn DeLiso, Alana Benedict, Kevin Cline, Rollin Devere, III, Dave Mantle, Travis Reilly, Ricarda Harnischmacher, Genny Vince, Brenda Willis, Ben Mulvaney, Tom Mulvaney and John Barron-Wright. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights throughout April, and 2 p.m. April 10, 17 and 24. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for seniors and students. Discounts are available for groups of 10 people and more, including fundraising opportunities. Visit CVLT in person or online at CVLT.org for tickets, or call 440-247-8955 between 1-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Ohio Community Theatre Association. ###

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DANCE! CSU Spring Dance Concert - $5.00 (March 25 & 26) - Allen Theatre
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DANCE WITH US! CSU Spring Dance Concert 2016 MARCH 25 & 26, 2016 at 7:30pm Presented by Cleveland State University Department of Theatre & Dance Allen Theatre Mainstage, Playhouse Square $5.00 TICKETS: 216-241-6000 / http://www.playhousesquare.org/<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/dangerous-liaisons-les-liaison…> Featuring CSU DANCE COMPANY, ALUMNI, FACULTY & GUESTS with choreography by Amy Miller, Teena Custer, Tammy Metz Starr and CSU dance faculty Lynn Deering, Lisa DeCato and Chris DiCello, this repertory concert consists of both newly created and restaged works that represent varied artistic styles that have influenced concert dance as it has transitioned from the traditional to the contemporary. $5.00 TICKETS: 216-241-6000 / http://www.playhousesquare.org/<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/dangerous-liaisons-les-liaison…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Saturday Night Improv in the Village 3/26!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

SATURDAY NIGHT IMPROV IN THE VILLAGE! Torque...Full Throttle Improv brings high energy, physical and hysterical improv to the Reserve Hall Theater! The show combines game structures similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway" along with audience participation. Check out some of Cleveland's hottest improv performers as they take your suggestions and create completely unscripted improvised scenes. Date: Mar 26, 2016 Show time is 8:30pm Doors open at 8:00pm Tickets are $10.00 (Cash or credit accepted) Reserve Tickets: (440) 471-1045 or improv(a)cpacleveland.org Walkups are always welcome! Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the show when our box office opens at 8:00pm. For all show information: www.cpacleveland.org <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpacleveland.org%2F&h=EAQEr5…> Free parking is always available in the Mayfield Village Civic Center lot. **Parking lot is located behind Heinens grocery store at the corner of Wilson Mills and Som Center Rd.** **Entrance to the parking lot is off Wilson Mills Comedy Project Alliance (Reserve Hall Theater) Mayfield Village Civic Center 6622 Wilson Mills Rd Mayfield Village, Oh 44143

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THIS SATURDAY AT THE LORAIN PALACE THEATER
by Kurt Hernon via NEohioPAL 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

*JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR returns to the BIG SCREEN!* *SATURDAY at The Lorain Palace Theater at 7PM - $5 - the movies that Roger Ebert once critiqued as such: “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a bright and sometimes breathtaking retelling of the rock opera of the same name. It is, indeed, a triumph over that work; using most of the same words and music, it succeeds in being light instead of turgid, outward-looking instead of narcissistic. Norman Jewison, a director of large talent, has taken a piece of commercial shlock and turned it into a Biblical movie with dignity."* * See that movie on the Palace BIG screen! Doors and Chandelier Lounge open at 6PM, movie at 7PM! (rated: G) * *The Lorain Palace Theater617 Broadway AveLorain, Ohio 44052www.LorainPalace.org <http://www.LorainPalace.org>440.245.2323* This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Independence Community Theater Presents the Hilarious "Return Engagements"
by via NEohioPAL 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

Independence Community Theater is proud to present “ReturnEngagements” Thisingenious comedy is by the author of SameTime, Next Year and Romantic Comedy. The first act is comprised ofthree vignettes showing separate couples: a tipsy actress and the bellboy whohas bedded her the night before, a gutsy Polish woman who has survived WorldWar II and a carpenter whom she chooses to father her baby, and an acid tonguedcolumnist and his cool psychotherapist wife who are about to split up. In ActII, we meet the couples 20, 25 and 30 years later, as we learn much to ourmerriment how they ended up. And, we learn how, ultimately, their stories areall linked together. "A packed houseroared with laughter ... the play is lacedwith great one liners and farcical situations ... a ton of laughs. “Return Engagements” is an adultcomedy; the theme of sex is implied, with only a few mild cuss wordsused---similar to tv sitcoms. The castincludes: Rosann Cowell, Adam Leventhal, Tom Ferraro, Sue Didion, DennisBurby, Joe DeNardo, Bonnie Komornik, Patricia Walocko and Lynn Corwin. Show Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, March 4, 5 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8 pm with a Sunday matinee onMarch 13 at 2 pm. Location: Independence OldTown Hall,6652 Brecksville Road, upstairs. For reservations, call the box office at 216-447-0443. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York, N.Y.

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Auditions (corrected) - Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

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Oberlin College Casting Call
by Qian Wei He via NEohioPAL 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Hello All, We are a group of four students in Oberlin College who are looking for an actor to star in our short film, "Camilla". The main character is a husband in his late 20s, who has lost his daughter and is struggling to move one/reassemble his marriage. Below is a short synopsis of the script: This is a story of a pair of parents and their individual ways of dealing with the death of their daughter. Pam is a overworked nurse who is chipping away at her health in order to avoid her grief and convince herself she's moved on. George is a consultant who's overwhelming indifference threatens both his job and his marriage. They welcome the comfort that a new doll's presence creates. However, it not only provides the catalyst for their re-engagement with each other but also leads to confrontation. Once the spell is broken, the realities of their relationship will either break them or break them apart. Please let us know by March 21st if you're interested! We plan to shoot the week of April 4th. We look forward to communicating with you. Best, Emma

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FINAL WEEKEND - Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

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Captain Dave Productions Auditions
by Dave Cockley via NEohioPAL 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Captain Dave Productions Check out our new website at: captaindaveproductions.webs.com <http://captaindaveproductions.webs.com/> Audition for our summer music video THOSE RUNAWAY RASCALS at the Shaker Heights Library 16500 Van Aken Blvd enter off Lee Rd Select from 3 different times to audition April 4th Room F 7:00 - 8:30pm April 6th Room B 5:00 - 8:00pm April 9th Room B 9:00 - 1:00pm For your audition you should be prepared to sing a song of your choice and act or read a short monologue For questions or further information contact: captaindave2898(a)aol.com <mailto:captaindave2898@aol.com>

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Youth Hero Casting Updated
by Derek Harrison via NEohioPAL 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Production Company – Derek Harrison Production Production Number - 0013 Project Working Title: A Youth Hero Story Tagline: A teenage male who saves his neighborhood from evil, But he doesn’t realize he is a superhuman. Brings his friend to Christ. Movie Genre: Action/Drama/Thriller –Based on true event Shooting Locations: Boettler/SouthGate (walking Path wooded area 1) Park, Price Park, a house TBD, Wooded area 2 TBA, Bedrooms Set Shooting Dates: 2016,2017 Spring/summer 2016 - Scene 1 Only Summer/Fall 2016 - 20hrs Outside Scene Main focus Inside If Time (July 15-18- No Filming Together 2016 DC) Spring/ Summer 2017 and beyond if need Inside Scenes *Fall Winter: Will contact actor or the parents if have time to film. School comes first unless day off. (PLEASE NOTE: GRADE MUST BE KEPT ABOVE 2.5 GPA WITHOUT GETTING PENLIZIED FOR POOR GRADES.)* Note to sports player will work with your schedule if can be in but only can shoot 10hrs or less a summer. All make up or free time/ nice weather outside of these season that are listed actor or parent is more than willing to contact and see if there anything to film, if weather permits Cast and Crew: Derek Harrison – Director – Screenplay Writer - Story - Casting – Cameraman - Editor Casting For ALL PARTS Now Accepting young girls that are willing to play male parts . These are paid acting jobs and the I'm trying to cast the characters similar to the real life event. Brothers Mack Seymour 6 or 8th grader tall skinny fit blonde hair male knows bible. Danny Seymour younger brother of Mack plays flag football, Buzz cut somewhat in shape, funny. Jack Tyler 6 going into 7th grade boy Brown hair medium length. About 4'8 to 5ft tall. White with some what of,a tan. In boy scouts and causes trouble. But,wants to change. Thank Derek Harrison 1-330-936-3809 1-330-826-1853 --Video Production-- Derek Harrison Reply or Contact Email <dmharrison3(a)gmail.com> Derek Harrison School Email Reply <dharrison1112(a)starkstate.net> Please note: ThatThis 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. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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