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None Too Fragile Auditions Tomorrow!
by Sean Derry via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

*Audition Notice* *none too fragile theatre* *1835 Merriman Rd., Akron, OH* *(enter through Pub Bricco)* *We will be holding auditions Saturday, March 5**th**, from 4-8pm for three productions.* **Please come prepared with 1 contemporary monologue* **Also be prepared to read from the scripts* **Equity contracts will be considered* **no appointments necessary, please show up as close to start-time as possible* *Please direct questions regarding auditions to:* *Sean Derry* *330.606.5317* <330.606.5317> *sjsderry(a)gmail.com* <sjsderry(a)gmail.com> *The Beauty Queen of Leenane*, by Martin McDonagh directed by Sean Derry (April 22-May 7, 2016) *Rehearsals begin March 28th *THE STORY:* Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early forties, and Mag, her manipulative aging mother, whose interference in Maureen's first and possibly final chance of a loving relationship sets in motion a train of events that leads inexorably towards the play's terrifying dénouement. *Seeking: *1 male, white, proficient with Irish accent *Ray Dooley: *Early 20’s *Pato Dooley*: already cast – *Tom Woodward *Maureen Folan*: already cast -*Derdriu Ring *Mag Folan*: already cast - Anne McEvoy **denotes member of Actors' Equity Association* *Sans Merci*, by Johnna Adams directed by Sean Derry (August 5-August 20, 2016) *Rehearsals begin July 11th *THE STORY:* Kelly, an idealistic young woman—and a survivor of rape and attempted murder by South American revolutionaries—is visited three years after the attack by the conservative mother of Tracy, the other victim. Slowly, the survivor and mother dance through their grief at losing Tracy, while negotiating the truth of what brought the two young women together, why they undertook their dangerous humanitarian mission, and what happened on that final day. *Seeking:* 3 females, any ethnicity *KELLY:* Mid-20’s *ELIZABETH:* 50’s *TRACY:* Early 20’s. *The Whipping Man*, by Matthew Lopez directed by Sean Derry (September 23-October 8, 2016) *Rehearsals begin August 29th *THE STORY*: It is April, 1865. The Civil War is over and throughout the south, slaves are being freed, soldiers are returning home and in Jewish homes, the annual celebration of Passover is being celebrated. Into the chaos of war-torn Richmond comes Caleb DeLeon, a young Confederate officer who has been severely wounded. He finds his family's home in ruins and abandoned, save for two former slaves, Simon and John, who wait in the empty house for the family's return. As the three men wait for signs of life to return to the city, they wrestle with their shared past, the bitter irony of Jewish slave-owning and the reality of the new world in which they find themselves. The sun sets on the last night of Passover and Simon - having adopted the religion of his masters - prepares a humble Seder to observe the ancient celebration of the freeing of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt, noting with particular satisfaction the parallels to their current situation. But the pain of their enslavement will not be soothed by this tradition, and deep-buried secrets from the past refuse to be hidden forever as the play comes to its shocking climax. *Seeking*: 3 males: 2 Black, 1 White *SIMON *– 50’s; former slave in the DeLeon home. *CALEB *– 20’s; only child of the DeLeon family. *JOHN* – 20’s; former slave in the DeLeon home. Sean Derry Co-Artistic Director none too fragile theater

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IMPROV DROP-INS! TOMORROW ! MARC MORITZ- Instructor
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

SO last Saturday's IMPROV DROP-IN CLASS WAS HISTORICAL. AND HYSTERICAL! FOURTEEN brave, diverse, and fun-filed folk played for 2 hours and it was a blast! New students welcome Weekly! *IMPROV DROP-IN GYM* *Marc Moritz - Improv Master Teacher* & Second City / ImprovOlympic Alumnus Offering Weekly Drop-In Classes for those with a Fear of Commitment! *WHO: Instructor: Marc Moritz WHERE: Idea Center – Playhouse Square - 1375 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 DATES: 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 WHEN: Saturdays / 11am-1pm 16 Years - Adults COST: $10.00/Class - (Take one. Take 'em all!)* Here's what's coming *THIS Saturday, March 5* : *SATURDAY, MARCH 5 :* *BUILDING CHARACTER* All solid Improv work is grounded in strong Character work. Learn to deepen and heighten those choices. And as we do EVERY week ...More Games! *Email me with questions marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *SEE YA THERE!*

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David's Fine Tuning & Piano Service
by David Spondike via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

David’s Fine Tuning & Piano Service A regularly tuned piano has a longer lifespan and stays in tune longer in between tunings. If you do not have a regular tuner, please call me at 330-801-0089 or book your appointment at http://davidsfinetuning.com <http://davidsfinetuning.com/> If you do have a regular tuner, please file my number in case of an emergency. 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. Thank you and wishing you the best in all of your musical endeavors. David Spondike, Ph.D.

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Looking for DJ/Karaoke for Senior Adults
by Noah Budin via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

Stone Gardens is looking for a DJ/Karaoke facilitator for Thursday, March 10, from 2:30 - 3:30. We can pay $100. We are an Assisted Living community. Our residents are senior adults with varying degrees of cognitive and physical abilities. We need someone who is personable and energetic, is not afraid to work with this population, and who has the appropriate repertoire - any music from the 1930s on. We would really love to see our residents staff be able to participate in the Karaoke. We also need to be flexible and switch to dance music when needed. Please respond to me at nbudin(a)sbcglobal.net<mailto:nbudin@sbcglobal.net>. Noah Budin Assistant Director of Activities Stone Gardens Assisted Living A Residence of the Menorah Park Center Center for Senior Living 216-593-0484 (Direct Dial) 216-292-0070 ex. 323 http://www.stonegardens.org/ http://stonegardensmenorah.blogspot.com/

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Submissions Due TODAY – Artists from anywhere encouraged to apply!!
by Benjamin Rexroad via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

The Downtown Akron Partnership Emerging Leaders, through the MyAkron committee, seeks submissions for 10 individual art designs – each honoring one of Akron’s unique wards – to be printed on high quality vinyl wraps. These wraps will be installed on utility boxes throughout Downtown Akron as part of the #AkronArtBox Project. The committee will accept project proposals from Feb. 1 – March 4. The committee and the selected artists will help raise awareness and funds for the project through an online crowdfunding campaign and events designed to help people engage with the project. Artists will be paid a stipend of $100. All money raised will be used to support the completion of the project. Artwork on utility boxes is a concept that has been utilized in other cities to create an enlivened, safe, inclusive and inspired environment. By commissioning neighborhood-inspired public art projects, a vibrant downtown is created that is representative of the citizens of the community and serves as a gateway to the city. In an effort to enhance Downtown Akron as an attractive and desirable place to live, work and visit, several projects have been successfully designed and implemented to clean up and beautify the area. These projects have taken place alongside a series of initiatives focused on increasing civic participation within Akron’s diverse neighborhoods. The utility box project builds upon this momentum, bringing together residents from all areas of the city to collaborate on a project that builds value for the arts community and strengthens civic pride. This relatively small-scale project is a simple way to make Akron more vibrant and livable. “Last year’s #LovetheWall was a tremendous success,” said 2016 Committee Chair Benjamin Rexroad. “But it only involved one artist. This year, we wanted to do something that would give more Akronites a chance to participate. In choosing our artists, we want to make sure to extend this opportunity to artists of all abilities and backgrounds, highlighting the diverse range of talent within our city. By focusing on Akron’s neighborhoods – through honoring our 10 wards- we are drawing the connection between the neighborhoods and downtown and between people who, maybe, never have the chance to come together.” #AkronArtBox is the second project to emerge from the reorganization of MyAkron, which began in 2012 as an initiative to micro-fund smaller projects. Pete Nischt, DAP Emerging Leaders president, said the new model is “designed to allow everyday citizens the chance to take part in making one transformational change downtown each year.” The RFP can be downloaded at: www.downtownakron.com/myakron <http://www.downtownakron.com/myakron>. Artists can contact Benjamin Rexroad, committee chair, at benjamin(a)artsnow.org <mailto:benjamin@artsnow.org>for more information. About Downtown Akron Partnership Emerging Leaders The Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) Emerging Leaders was established in 2010 to assist in attracting and retaining young professionals and enhancing DAP’s mission of building and promoting a vibrant, valuable Downtown. The Emerging Leaders includes members 35 years of age and younger from a variety of organizations. About Downtown Akron Partnership The mission of Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown. DAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people, activity, business and a thriving civic life to the heart of Akron. Through strategic marketing, clean and safe programs and management of downtown’s resources, DAP works to promote downtown as a gathering place in the center of our community. DAP’s members include property owners, business leaders and government officials who want to improve the image of downtown as a safe, convenient location for business, working professionals and families. DAP is governed by a board of trustees as diverse as the interests of our city. DAP is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Akron Community Foundation and GAR Foundation.

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AUDITIONS for MARY POPPINS - March 20th & 21st - Canton Players Guild
by Players Guild Mary Poppins via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

AUDITIONS MARY POPPINS - Canton Players Guild Theatre MARCH 20th & 21st, 2016. Artistic Director: Josh Erichsen Director / Choreographer: Michael Lawrence Akers Choreographer: Bart Herman Musical Director: Steve Parsons Production Stage Manager: Megan Slabach Performances: May 13th – May 29th (3 weekends) Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 2:00pm 2 student matinees scheduled on May 17th & 18th Rehearsals begin Monday March 28th (Rehearsals are Sunday-Thursday evenings 7-10pm) AUDITION INFORMATION: CHILDREN AUDITIONS (15 years & under): Sunday, March 20th – 6:30 pm (Audition will last until 8pm) ADULT AUDITIONS (16 years and over): Sunday, March 20th - 8:30, 9:00 & 9:30 pm Monday, March 21st - 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 & 9:00 pm Callbacks: Tuesday March 22nd & Wednesday, March 23rd . Please prepare 32bars of a musical theatre song that best shows off your range & abilities. Please bring music in the correct key. Accompanist will be provided. * Please bring resume and current headshot if available. IMPORTANT: ALL conflicts MUST be written on your audition application. You can now sign up for your audition slot online! Just visit: http://playersguildtheatre.com/_modules/form.php?id=19 <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fplayersguildtheatre.com%2F_modul…> If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at pgmarypoppins(a)gmail.com ROLES AVAILABLE: Mary Poppins Jane and Michael Banks's new nanny. She is extraordinary and strange, neat and tidy, delightfully vain yet particular, and sometimes a little frightening but always exciting. A mezzo soprano with strong top notes, she should be able to move well. She can have a more traditional soprano sound, but precision and diction is the key. Bert The narrator of the story, is a good friend to Mary Poppins. An everyman, Bert has many occupations, including hurdy-gurdy player, sidewalk artist and chimney sweep. He has charm, speaks with a Cockney accent and is a song-and-dance man. George Banks The father to Jane and Michael Banks, who is a banker to the very fiber of his being. Demanding "precision and order" in his household, he is a pipe-and-slippers man who doesn't have much to do with his children and believes that he had the perfect upbringing by his nanny, the cruel Miss Andrew. His emotional armor, however, conceals a sensitive soul. A baritone. Mrs.Winifred Banks George's wife and Jane and Michael's mother. A former actress, she is loving and distracted homemaker who is busy trying to live up to her husband's desire to only associate with "the best people" as well as be the model wife and mother. She suffers from the conflicting feelings that she's not up to the job of "being Mrs. Banks," yet, she is, and more. She has great warmth and simplicity to her tone. Jane The high-spirited daughter of Mr. and Mr. Banks, is bright and precocious but can be willful and inclined to snobbishness. Michael The cute and cheeky son of Mr. and Mrs. Banks. Excitable and naughty, he adores his father and tries to be like him. Both he and Jane misbehave in order to get the attention of their parents. Bird Woman Covered in a patchwork of old shawls, and her pockets are stuffed with bags of crumbs for the birds. She tries to sell her crumbs for the birds. She tries to sell her crumbs to passersby, who ignore her as if she doesn't exist. Miss Andrew George's overbearing and scary nanny. With her bottle of nasty-tasting brimstone and treacle to keep naughty children in line, she is a bully who only knows one way of doing things - her way. ALSO: Katie Nanna Policeman Miss Lark Admiral Boom Mrs. Brill Robertson Ay Park Keeper Neleus Von Hussler John Northbrook Mrs. Corry Queen Victoria Bank Chairman Miss Smythe Ensemble Annie, Fannie, Valentine, Teddy Bear, Mr. Punch, Doll, Chimney Sweeps, Toys, Bankers, Park Strollers and more. The Players Guild has produced over 600 productions for more than 2,000,000 audience members spanning several generations. Today the theatre is operated by a professional staff and a Board of Directors and presents world-class productions and outreach opportunities for our community. Visit online at playersguildtheatre.com For more information, please email pgmarypoppins(a)gmail.com

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Tickets on sale now for Solon High's show, Shrek The Musical
by Lisa Lebowitz via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

Everyone’s favorite show about a donkey, a princess and an ogre is coming to the Solon High School stage April 14-17. The SHS spring show, Shrek The Musical, is perfect for audiences of all ages. Show times are Thursday, April 14, Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, except for opening night. Student tickets are $5 for the Thursday night general admission show. Solon senior citizens are free to all shows with proof of Solon residency. To purchase tickets and select reserved seats online, go to http://www.shsdrama.org/tickets.html There is a small service charge for ordering tickets online. Please be sure to print your tickets after ordering them online. The box office will be unable to print online tickets purchased in advance.

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Spring Break Workshops for Youth at ACT
by Aurora Community Theatre via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

Aurora Community Theatre *Spring Break Workshops for Youth 2016* *ACT THE SONG* * March 21 10 am to 3 pm* Ages 12 and up John Krol, Instructor Learn audition skills for the singing actor including *HOW TO*: Choose a song Prepare resume/head shot Enter the audition room Greet auditors Speak with accompanist Transition in and out … and more *INTRO TO IMPROV* *March 22 9 am to noon* Ages 10 and up Deborah Cluts, Instructor Have a blast diving into the wacky world of improvisation! This half day workshop teaches students basic skills needed to be successful in improvisation through fun games! Prepare to laugh...A LOT! A terrific class on its own or a great foundation for ADVANCED IMPROV. Fee $25 Bring your own sheet music or options will be provided. *Limit 12 *Fee $40 *INTRO TO IMPROV* *March 22 9 am to noon* Ages 10 and up Deborah Cluts, Instructor Have a blast diving into the wacky world of improvisation! This half day workshop teaches students basic skills needed to be successful in improvisation through fun games! Prepare to laugh...A LOT! A terrific class on its own or a great foundation for ADVANCED IMPROV. Fee $25 *ADVANCED IMPROV* * March 22, 1 to 4 pm* Ages 10 and up Deborah Cluts, Instructor Build on INTRO TO IMPROV and take improvisation to the next level. The last 30 minutes of class will feature an Improv Show that parents are welcome to attend. Fee $25 *SHAKESPEARE SOLILOQUIES* * March 23, 9 to noon* Deborah Cluts, Instructor Ages 10 and up Enter the world of Shakespeare’s monologues. Learn how to perform them for stage and audition. Students will receive individualized coaching and leave with a monologue they can use for audition. The workshop will end in a 30 minute performance of what the students have learned. Fee $25 *MAKEUP**’**S MANY FACES* * March 23, 1 to 4 pm* Ages 10 and up Deborah Cluts, Instructor Learn stage makeup basics, and explore complicated applications like: Old age makeup Fantasy makeup Wound makeup Students will get to see their works of art on the big stage! Make up provided. *Limit 12* Fee $25 *MASTER AUDITION WORKSHOP* * March 24, 10 am to 3 pm *Ages 10 and up Deborah Cluts, Instructor This intensive all-day workshop will teach students how to prepare for and perform a successful presentation of their talent, culminating in a mock try-out compete with cold readings, monologues, and a dance audition. *Limit 25* Fee $40 *Meet the Instructors* *Deborah Cluts* spent four years as an Actor Teacher with Great Lakes Theater where she taught Shakespeare's works to schools throughout Greater Cleveland. She has also directed at several community theatres in Northeast Ohio. For the past two years, Cluts has served as the artistic director for Aurora Community Theatre’s Children’s Summer Workshops. She currently plays Tuppence in the touring production of *The Secret Adversary* with Great Lakes Theater. *John Krol* brings professional music and theatre experience from working with area schools and community theatres as well as vocal coaching for music theatre students at his own studio. Krol, music director for Aurora Community Theatre’s productions of *Rent* and *Into the Woods Jr*, has also served as music director for Beck Center for the Arts, Fairmount Performing Arts Center, and Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute. His educational credentials include a bachelors degree in music and theatre from the University of Detroit, a masters degree in music and composition from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a masters degree in conducting from Southern Methodist University. *Spring Break Workshops 2016* will be held at Aurora Community Theatre 115 E. Pioneer Trail For more information, contact Michelle at 248-895-0515 *REGISTER ONLINE www.auroracommunitytheatre.com <http://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com> *

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"Harvey" opens Friday, 3/11 at 7:30p
by Joey Cayabyab via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

Gates Mills Players 2016 Spring production of: "Harvey"Directed by Joey Cayabyab March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 2016 Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. To avoid future embarrassment for her family—and especially for her daughter, Myrtle Mae—Veta decides to have Elwood committed to a sanitarium. At the sanitarium, a frantic Veta explains to the staff that her years of living with Elwood’s hallucination have caused her to see Harvey also, and so the doctors mistakenly commit her instead of her mild-mannered brother. The truth comes out, however; Veta is freed, and the search is on for Elwood, who eventually arrives at the sanitarium of his own volition, looking for Harvey. But it seems that Elwood and his invisible companion have had a strange influence on more than one of the doctors. Only at the end does Veta realize that maybe Harvey isn’t so bad after all. Order your tickets online, reserve your seating and optional Dinner Theater Package ORDER NOW! http://gatesmillsplayers.com/order_tickets General Admission: $15.00 Seniors (62+): $13.00 Students (K-12): $13.00Dinner Theatre Package Dinner Packages are an additional $28.50 per person.DINNER TICKETS are ordered THRU Gates Mills Players at the time you make your seating reservations. Choose it as an ADD ON when you select your theater seatingCALL SARA’S AT 440-423-1000 should you need additional information. "Harvey" is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!! Weekend Warrior Workshop - Intensive Instruction & Guidance For Actors
by Will F Moore via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '16

04 Mar '16

It's Official!! The WEEKEND WARRIOR WORKSHOP has had favorable reviews all Winter! The final WEEKEND WARRIOR WORKSHOP until Summer/Fall will be March 19-20. *Register Now, only 2 spots left.* AUDITIONING COLLEGE starts in April. *The WEEKEND WARRIOR WORKSHOP 3 (WWW3) is scheduled for 3/19-20. It's for** those actors who already have acting experience plus novice & intermediate level actors. WWW3 is a weekend intensive workshop that will sharpen your acting skills and expand your search technique for professional opportunities.* *If you are a novice actor, you will gain the start up tools to propel on an efficient fast track. Experienced actors will revive their already obtained skills through proven techniques for the advanced. This program is designed for ALL ACTORS and my guidance has proven to offer immediate growth for most. My comprehensive instruction will engage you in cooperative learning and participation that usually results in an accelerated capacity for thespians.* WWW focuses on preparing potential actors with the foundation and methods to ramp up their careers OR existing actors to make the jump from smaller roles to larger ones in film, TV, and industrials (sponsored films). The best example is going from being an extra to competing for speaking roles, or deploying/continuing you in film and TV if you have been a theatre actor--by exposure to contrasting performance and direction. My proven success relies heavily on a regiment that I have designed specifically based on my own experience as an actor and casting professional--and your NEED. The intent is to make actors more marketable and competitive with an agenda to prepare participants for increasing audition opportunities and progressing one's acting ability in an intensified environment. My goal is to prepare you in seeking and auditioning for more lucrative roles. I am a professional SAG-AFTRA actor with 20 years of experience and a multitude of credits in TV and film (but my foundation started in theatre). My aptitude expanded from being a reputable casting professional of 15 years. I know the formula, follow my lead and you will efficiently speed up your process and have an edge in this competitive field. WWW3 goes beyond course study, instruction and the arts. It also highlights the importance of expanding your opportunities and recognizing revenue streams where they seem limited. The agenda includes: - Acting Development - Auditioning Improvement - Answers about SAG & Agencies - Expanding Opportunities - Interactive Instruction - The Business of the Arts - Impact of Technology - More If interested in registering, please reply to willfmooremedia(a)gmail.com for inquiries. WWW3 has a reserved count for participation and limited registration. ACT NOW!!

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