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Only ONE WEEK until the DIVAS of the Cleveland Stage Alliance take over the Bop Stop!
by Cleveland Stage Alliance via NEohioPAL 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

Cleveland Stage Alliance (CSA) presents... “THE DIVAS: Radio Royalty” at the BOP STOP, now part of the Cleveland Music Settlement on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 8 PM. Only $15 TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! (More information available HERE!) (To look back at our previous concerts, click HERE!) In “The Divas: Radio Royalty,” CSA will take on some of the biggest names (and biggest personalities) in pop music history. From legends like Aretha and Madonna to current stars like Adele and Beyonce with some Whitney and Mariah sprinkled in along the way, these icons will provide the inspiration for this one night only event. Some of Northeast Ohio’s top theater talent comes together to perform new and classic arrangements of familiar tunes accompanied by a live band. “The Divas: Radio Royalty” is the sixth concert in the CSA series that celebrates various beloved aspects of pop culture in a festive evening of song. Following the current trend set in New York by such popular series’ as “Broadway Sings,” “54 Sings” and others, “CSA Presents…” will utilize a rotating cast of local talent to perform material outside of the musical theater canon, with a theatrical flair! The concert is produced by CSA founder Eric Fancher and local actor/director Joanna May Hunkins, and music directed by Lawrence Wallace. Fancher has appeared onstage at Beck Center for the Arts, Lakeland Civic Theatre, Blank Canvas Theatre, Cain Park and Near West Theatre. Hunkins is the associate director of The Musical Theater Project. She directed last year’s critically acclaimed production of Godspell at Cain Park and has worked as an actor and director throughout the Cleveland area. Wallace has music directed at Near West Theatre, Blank Canvas Theatre and True North Cultural Arts. Performers include: Malik Akil Kelvette Beacham Tasha Brandt Phil Carroll Jessie Cope Miller Carlos Cruz Ellis C. Dawson III Kelcie Nicole Dugger Eric Fancher Noah Hrbek Joanna May Hunkins Kevin Kelly Kate Leigh Michalski Kristin Netzband Treva Offutt Meg Wittman Band: Lawrence Wallace - Keyboard/Arrangements Zach Davis - Guitar Justin Hart - Percussion The Bop Stop is located at 2920 Detroit Ave on the near west side of Cleveland and is owned and operated by the Cleveland Music Settlement.General admission is $15. All bar proceeds go toward music scholarships. Tickets are available through the Bop Stop website at www.TheMusicSettlement.org. ### ABOUT CLEVELAND STAGE ALLIANCE – Founded in 2013, The Cleveland Stage Alliance is an organization dedicated to providing theatergoers with up-to-date information regarding any and all locally produced theatre in the Northeast Ohio region. It also provides reviews and audition information. For more information, please visit www.ClevelandStageAlliance.com.

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Updated PRESS RELEASE JERUSALEM!
by Ensemble Theatre via NEohioPAL 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

*See UPDATED with DATES below:ENSEMBLE THEATRE CONCLUDES ITS 2015-16 SEASON!* *JERUSALEM* *by JEZ BUTTERWORTH directed by IAN WOLFGANG HINZ* *"One of the most exciting new plays in ages!" (New York Times).* *"An instant modern Classic!"** (Daily Telegraph).* On St. George's Day, the morning of the local county fair (deriving its sense of place from the annual carnival week at Pewsey, Wiltshire) Johnny "Rooster" Byron, local waster & modern day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, while his son, Marky, wants his dad to take him to the fair, Troy Whitworth wants to give him a serious kicking and a motley crew of mates want his ample supply of drugs and alcohol. The play makes frequent allusions to Blake's eponymous poem from which its title is derived while conjuring the ancient spirits of Stonehenge and the English country side. *"Fantastic, Shocking, & Fresh!" **(Daily Mail).* *With an awesome cast of CLEVELAND ACTORS.* *Katya Yaker* Phaedra *Valerie Young* Ms Fawcett *August Scarapelli *Mr Parsons *Mitch Rose *Johnny "Rooster" Byron *James Rankin* Ginger *Dana Hart** Professor *Kyle Huff* Lee *Michael Johnson *Davey *Becca Moseley *Pea *Leah Smith* Tanya *David Vegh* *Wesley *Brittni Shambaugh Addison* Dawn *Miles Pierce* Marky *Whit Lowell *Troy Whitworth *Ravers & More !!!* ** (Appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association)* *Production Team:* *Eva Nel Brettrager *Production Stage Manager *Ian Wolfgang Hinz *Director *Kayla Davis* Assistant Director *Walter Boswell *Set Design *Meg Parish* Costumes *Stephen Vasse-Hansell* Technical Director *Steven Barton* Lighting Design APRIL 29th-MAY 21st Ensemble *Mainstage*Theatre *Fridays & Saturdays* @*8pm*. *Sundays*@*2pm. * **Industry Night Performance May 9th* @*8pm.* For tickets call *216.321.2930 <216.321.2930>.* Email us at *tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org <tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org>.* Click *HERE <https://ensemble-theatre.tixato.com/buy/jerusalem>* to purchase tickets online! *SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE ON MAY 21st!* Click *HERE <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/benefit/>* for more information on our BENEFIT PERFORMANCE **Jerusalem Performance , Food, Prizes, Music from the Mike Petrone Band, and be the first to hear our AMAZING 16-17 Season! * *We look forward to seeing you in our audience!* -- *Information* info(a)ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>*

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The Comedy "Barbecuing Hamlet" at Broadview Heights Spotlights
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

SpotlightsTheater Presents the Comedy“BARBECUINGHAMLET” – April 22-May 7, 2016Wouldn't it be great fun to direct William Shakespeare's"Hamlet"? That was what Margo Daley always thought. . . until she ishired to do just that by the Peaceful Glen Memorial Players in their theater, arenovated funeral home. They DO have a couple of conditions, however. Margo hasto make the play a melodrama, she has to insert the sponsors' names into the playand, it has to take place in the Old West! All kinds of eccentric characterscome out of the woodwork in this riotous tribute to life on the communitytheater stage. Even the pizza delivery boy is given several parts since Margoonly has four actors to portray the five-act tragedy. Fast lines and evenfaster exits punctuate this farce as Margo and her troupe of misguided actorsfind out what it's like when they begin "Barbecuing Hamlet."The BroadviewHeights Spotlights Community Theater will present the show on Fridays andSaturdays, April 22-May 7 at 7:30 PM. There will be a Sunday Matinee on May 1at 3:00 PM. The theater is located on the Broadview Center property, 9543Broadview Road (behind the Police Department). Tickets are $13 for adults and$12 for Seniors/Students, and include complimentary refreshments. Opening night guests will be treated to an Horsd’oeuvres Reception. Tickets can bepurchased online at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org where guests canalso choose their seats, or they can be purchased at the door (if available). Formore information, call 440-526-4404.Theshow is directed by Brenton Cochran and features TaraCorkery, Bob Kenderes, Jaclyn Phelps, Matthew Wilks, Kayleigh Joyce, MaryBethHobson, Adam Bowers, Kevin Cline, Stephanie Malfara, Sharon Joyce, SusanJeromson, Brett Heidinger, and Annette Phelps. It is produced by specialarrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company.

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SINsational fundraiser coming to Akron!
by Brian Bull via NEohioPAL 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Brian Bull* bbull(a)edgetheatreproject.com (330)840-9224 *April 14, 2016* *You’ve been bad. So very, very, bad. Let us help you indulge that bad side at our Seven Deadly Sins fundraiser.* (AKRON) Maybe you’ve been eyeing that attractive co-worker a bit too long. If only they weren’t already committed to that total nobody in the next cubicle. Not that your lazy nature wasn’t already killing your productivity. Then again, your fiery temperament hasn’t helped much either. But of course, all those mirror-gazing sessions have only reinforced that you’re just all that much more beautiful and magnificent when you’re angry. You deserve as much adoration, wealth, and power as can be humanly scored. But for now, that fourth slice of cake will suffice. *Lust. Envy. Sloth. Wrath. Pride. Greed. Gluttony*. In our daily lives, we all experience these Seven Deadly Sins to some degree. And for the better good, we keep these under wraps. But if you’re ready to let your devious side shine for a night, *SAVE THE DATE OF JUNE 25th* as EDGE Theatre Project’s “Seven Deadly Sins” kickoff fundraiser will be held at Akron’s Summit ArtSpace! We’ll have activities highlighting every sin, while introducing you to our organizers and mission: to bring innovative and provocative theatre to northeast Ohio. More information on tickets coming soon! Again, *SAVE THE DATE OF JUNE 25th*. *Note: Alcohol will be served at a cash bar, so bring your ID. No one under 18 will be admitted without adult supervision. Participants in raffles and drawings must be present to win. And while our theme is the Seven Deadly Sins, disruptive or unlawful behavior will not be tolerated. * Please keep up with our fundraising and development efforts through our website, http://www.edgetheatreproject.com/ and our Facebook page.

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Jobs and Auditions!
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

*SUMMER JOBS AT GLTG!* Geauga Lyric Theater is looking for qualified candidates over the age of 18 to fill the following positions in our summer youth workshops: *ART DIRECTOR* (Stipend $640 each) *Elementary Drama*, *Oliver Twist* *Elementary Musical*, *Alice in Wonderland* *Tween Drama*, *Hunchback of Notre Dame* *INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT* *Junior Workshop*, *Snow White* (Stipend $180) *Tween Drama*, *Hunchback of Notre Dame* (Stipend $540) *Teen Musical*,* Singin' in the Rain* (Stipend $540) For job descriptions, schedule, and to apply, please email education(a)geaugatheater.org by April 27. *Summer Workshop Interns and Volunteers*: Applications due by April 16, Applications are on the website under About Us/Employment *AUDITIONS!* *GLTG Shakespeare Summer Festival Auditions * *As You Like It * *Directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen* *Auditions: April 15, 6:00-8:00pm* * April 16, 1:00-4:00pm* *Geauga Lyric Arts Center at 106 Water St, Chardon, Oh 44024* *Ages 11-18 eligible to audition* Looking for 10-15 males, 5+ females. Roles will be double cast, and some may be gender switched. All roles are open, rehearsals will be M-Th, 4:00-6:00pm, possibly Sundays Auditioners should prepare a short (one minute) Shakespearean monologue. Be prepared to read from the script. The show will open at GLTG for two weekends, alternating with an adult performance of Twelfth Night, then tour to locations through July. Performances at Geauga Lyric Theater: June 25 7pm Twelfth Night (Art Jam Finale) June 26 2pm As You Like It July 1 7pm Twelfth Night July 2 7pm As You Like It Performances at Big Creek Park July 8 7pm As You Like It July 22 7pm Twelfth Night Performances at Wildwood Cultural Center July 25 11am As You Like It July 25 7pm Twelfth Night Holden Arboreteum Tuesday in June TBD *Twelfth Night Auditions* *Directed by Mark Cipra* *Auditions: April 17, 18 6:30-9:00pm* *Geauga Lyric Arts Center at 106 Water St, Chardon, Oh 44024* *Ages 18 and over eligible to audition* *Looking for 10-12 men, 3 women, either a man or woman for role of Feste* *All roles are open, rehearsals will be in the evening, M-Th, possibly Sundays* Auditioners should prepare a Shakespearean monologue no longer than 2 minutes. Be prepared to read from the script. Men and women auditioning for Feste the clown should also prepare 16 bars of a song, preferably Elizabethan in style. The show will open at GLTG for two weekends, alternating with a young adult performance of As You Like It, then tour to locations through July. Performances at Geauga Lyric Theater: June 25 7pm Twelfth Night (Art Jam Finale) June 26 2pm As You Like It July 1 7pm Twelfth Night July 2 7pm As You Like It Performances at Big Creek Park July 8 7pm As You Like It July 22 7pm Twelfth Night Performances at Wildwood Cultural Center July 25 11am As You Like It July 25 7pm Twelfth Night Holden Arboreteum Tuesday in June TBD -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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Contrapunctus Early Music Presents 'Angel Voices Ever Singing' - FREE Concert!
by Judith Overcash Acres via NEohioPAL 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

*CONTRAPUNCTUS EARLY MUSIC * *(A High Voices Ensemble)* Presents *ANGEL VOICES EVER SINGING, VOL III* *Friday, April 15, 7:30pm – The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist * *(1007 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, 44114)* Back by popular demand - the Contrapunctus High Voices Ensemble returns to The Cathedral of St. John! FREE CONCERT EVENT >From the earliest of times to the modern day, compositions for upper voices have transported listeners to the very heavens! Let the sopranos, altos and countertenors of Contrapunctus Early Music take you on a journey across the ages with beautiful music written for High Voices - it's an annual concert event that you won't want to miss! There is NO ADMISSION CHARGE for this concert - Donations will be accepted at the time of the event, and we hope you will consider giving generously to The Cathedral and Contrapunctus! For more information, please visit our website (www.Contrapunctus-EM.com <http://www.contrapunctus-em.com/>) or contact our Executive Artistic Director Dr. Judith Acres (ContrapunctusEarlyMusic(a)gmail.com or 216-213-2582)

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SAVE 25% on Piano Cleaning Service
by David Spondike via NEohioPAL 13 Apr '16

13 Apr '16

David’s Fine Tuning & Piano Service SPRING CLEANING SALE 25% off all Cleaning Services Visit http://davidsfinetuning.com <http://davidsfinetuning.com/> for a list of services and to schedule and appointment. If you do not have a regular tuner, please call me at 330-801-0089 or book your appointment now online: CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE <https://gazellenetwork.com/scheduling/9QjtKp1bTgJKW2w3dGSzvmdz> 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. “Hear the difference”

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ICWP 50/50 Applause Awards for gender parity among produced playwrights
by D.S. Magid via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '16

12 Apr '16

DATE: April 11, 2016 CONTACT: Name: Elana Gartner/Deborah Magid/Kris Bauske Phone: 01-407-461-7627 Email: awards(a)womenplaywrights.org <http://www.womenplaywrights.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipi…> Web address: http://www.womenplaywrights.org <http://www.womenplaywrights.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipi…> Twitter: @icwp #icwp5050 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenPlaywrights <http://www.womenplaywrights.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipi…> Nominations Opening Soon: 2016 ICWP 50/50 Applause Award for Theatre Gender Parity Around the Globe (The World) – The International Centre for Women Playwrights (ICWP) is proud to sponsor the fifth annual 50/50 Applause Award, celebrating theatres which achieved gender parity among their produced playwrights in a given theatre season. The nomination window for the 2015/16 season is about to open! Nominations for the 2015/16 theatre season will be offered via web form May 2–20, 2016. Anyone may participate. The public is encouraged to nominate any theatre which meets the criteria for the award, and artistic directors and theatre employees may self-nominate. Please share this information with your theatre friends around the world! Eligibility requirements for the award are available at http://www.womenplaywrights.org/award <http://www.womenplaywrights.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipi…> Contact us if you need translation assistance. The 2015/16 Season awards will be announced in September 2016. Start verifying information now, and be ready to submit when the nomination window opens May 2nd! For more information about the award and previous recipients, go to http://www.womenplaywrights.org/50/50-Awards-History <http://www.womenplaywrights.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipi…> ABOUT ICWP Established in 1989, The International Centre for Women Playwrights is an organization that exists to bring attention to the achievements of women playwrights and to provide a place for peer support, knowledge-sharing, and play publication. It is the goal of ICWP to enable women playwrights to have their plays professionally produced on the major stages of world theatres and to receive just recompense for their efforts. When the numbers are no longer tragically skewed against women, we will no longer be needed. We work for that day! http://www.womenplaywrights.org <http://www.womenplaywrights.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipi…> Playwright, composer, lyricist, director, Broadway actor/singer, poet, and all-round energetic sort, D.S. Magid is a member of Cleveland Play House Playwrights’ Unit and the Dramatists Guild, and is a Cleveland Public Theatre Artist. She co-founded ICWP's 50/50 Applause Award for gender parity in theater while serving on their Board of Directors. Magid's works have been seen worldwide and comprise long, short, drama, comedy, musical, SciFi, rock opera, chamber opera, and “Richard Wagner’s Entire Ring Cycle in Ten Minutes with Sock Puppets.” Her theater musings can be found at miseentheatre.wordpress.com <http://miseentheatre.wordpress.com/>. Find my plays on the New Play Exchange. WHENCE YOU CAME, A PLAY FOR WOMAN AND MEDIA, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity NYC, June 12–July 10 and the William Inge Festival, April 20-24, 2016. Vermont Studio Center residency, Winter 2016. ADVENTURESS ADVENTUROUS and FOR LOUVRE OR MANET, March 3-6, 2016, Monster Box Theatre 365 Women A Year Festival. DENIAL (IS NOT A RIVER IN EGYPT), February 29 The Bechdel Group NYC, November 5-15 Santa Fe Playhouse Playwrights’ Workshop. LITANY (one of the CPH Centennial Plays), October 24-25, Cleveland Play House. Creede Repertory Theatre/Human Stage Winter Playwrights’ Retreat 2016. GRINGO CHIEF and THERE'S MORE TO LIFE THAN BEING HAPPY, November 2015, Los Alamos Little Theatre’s 8x10s. MAY SARTON DREAMS DEEP, Santa Fe Playhouse Benchwarmers production, June 11-28 2015, 365 Women A Year at The Lambs reading May 26. Playwright-Observer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center National Playwrights Conference, July 2015.“Mickle Maher Gives Me Hope,” The Dramatist June-July 2015 issue. Participant, Directors Lab: Melbourne, TheatreWorks Australia October 2015. Interview and excerpts from THE CONSEQUENCE OF IMPRESSION by Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, the MDQ Podcast, 2016. RESEARCH, grant/residency at Maine Women Writers’ Collection, and Named-Researcher status in NYPL Berg Collection’s May Sarton collections.

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FYI: Listen to Rob on the Radio Talkin' Titanic, Friday, April 15, 9:10 a.m., WAKR 1590 AM
by Robert Catalano via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '16

12 Apr '16

FYI, Ray Horner will interview me live on the air thisFriday, April 15th, on the 104th Anniversary of the RMS Titanictragedy. - Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 - Time:9:10 a.m. - Station: 1590 AM (WAKR), http://wakr.net - ToListen Online: http://player.listenlive.co/33401 - Therewill also be a recording of the show afterwards on Ray Horner’s page. As you may have read in my email last week, the followingevening, April 16th, I’ll be performing my one-night only, one-manshow, “Titanic Lights” for Brecksville Little Theatre. - Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 - Time:7 p.m. - Location: 2 Community Drive, Brecksville, OH(Off Route 21, drive to back of complex) - Box Office: 440-526-4477 - Tickets:$10 (Available at the door) For more information, visit www.brecksvillelittletheatre.org Hope to see some of you onboard! Best regards, Rob Catalano Ph. 440-406-9079E-mail: robcat1964(a)sbcglobal.net Personal mission statement: To achieve success by helping others do the same. Success is the progressive realization of positive goals. Therefore, success is a journey, not a destination.

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Bach Cantata #131 Aus der Tiefe (Out of the Deep) to be performed April 21 at Church of the Saviour
by Judith Higbee via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '16

12 Apr '16

*CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR **PRESENTS** Bach Cantata #131 Aus der Tiefe (Out of the Deep)* *Sunday, April 24, at 2:30 p.m. *Church of the Saviour presents Bach’s *Cantata # 131 Aus der Tiefe (Out of the Deep)* performed in German by our Chancel Choir, organ and professional chamber orchestra under the direction of Judith Higbee with organist Robert Day. Vocal soloists are Jonathan Short, tenor and Stephen diLauro, bass. *Cantata #131* is one of Bach's oldest surviving cantatas, probably composed in 1707 when Bach was only 22 years old. It was commissioned by a friend of Bach’s who was the pastor of St. Mary's Church in Mühlhausen most likely to bring hope to the town which had just suffered a catastrophic fire that destroyed more than 300 houses. Seven other music ensembles at Church of the Saviour will also participate in this *free hour-long celebration of praise*. A special piece entitled *As the Wind Song* involving 5 octaves of handbells, full choir, flute solo and percussion will be presented. The Agape Choir (youth) presents a Caribbean-flavored piece called *Fill-A Me Up!* and GOOD NEWS shares André Thomas’ lively arrangement of the spiritual *Until I Found the Lord.* The Flute Ensemble directed by Virginia Steiger will play *Dance of the Blessed Spirits* and the Bells of the Saviour also directed by Mrs. Steiger will play *Sanna, Sannanina (Holy, Most Holy Lord).* Emma Bartz leads the Carol Choir and the Gospel Choir directed by Brian Smart will bring down the house! A free-will offering will be accepted. Church of the Saviour is handicapped-accessible and has free parking. It is located at 2537 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, one block north of Fairmount Blvd. For more information, contact: Judith Higbee, Director of Music at (216) 321-8880 x 235 or higbee(a)chsaviour.org ### -- Judith Higbee Director of Music Church of the Saviour 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 216-321-8880

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