May 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 21 May '16

21 May '16

Need Headshots? Here are my rates: $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. Final worked up photos delivered in email within 48 hours of you making your selections. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details please go here: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info/ Although I have samples on my website, you'll find my most recent work on Facebook, Instagram and Flickr: www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography http://instagram.com/gregorypendolino# www.flickr.com/photos/gregorypendolino I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to add me on Facebook as well. Thanks!

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Soul Sister Story Sharing
by Nici Romo via NEohioPAL 21 May '16

21 May '16

Soul Sister Story Sharing Event May 24 from 7pm to 9pm Akron Center for Music and Performance 118 W. Market St. Akron, Oh 44303 What Kind of Woman are you? Join Akron Theater Artist, Nici Romo of Wandering Aesthetics as she leads a story based discussion about women in society today. Bring your stories and experiences to share as we begin the dialogue of the issues women face on a daily basis. What are the highs and lows of everyday life? How does the media see women? Why are we still fighting for equality in 2016? No topic will be off limits. All women of any back ground is encouraged to attend. This event based on open story circles will sure to be a great night of sisterhood and soul sharing. This is a free event but the conversation will be priceless!! Empowerment is the first step to real change. #SoulSisterStorySharing

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HORROR HOTEL GIVEAWAY
by Kristina Michelle via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

HORROR HOTEL GIVEAWAY Do you use Facebook? Do you want to win our new Horror Hotel giveaway? Share our Horror Hotel: Film Festival & Convention event page on Facebook for a chance to win free stuff! https://www.facebook.com/events/530133857188671 Every single share will earn you one entry into a random drawing for either 1) a Horror Hotel event pass OR 2) a Horror Hotel t-shirt! Pretty awesome, right?! The entry period starts NOW and will run until June 1st! Make sure we can see your shares by tagging us (@HorrorHotelFilmFest) in the posts or comments. www.HorrorHotel.net

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NEO Roller Derby May 21st 2016
by Melissa Tyler via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

NEO ROLLER DERBY DOUBLE-HEADER and NEO Jr Roller Derby @ 4:00 Summit County Fairgrounds 229 E Howe Rd, Tallmadge, OH 44278 Looking for Volunteer NSO's and Referee's for our July 9th and August 13th Bout. Please contact: https://www.facebook.com/NeoRollerDerbyAkron/?fref=ts for inquiries Watch NEO Roller Derby's Rock 'N' Roller Girls & Audio Assault take on Cornfed Derby Dames $10 advance tickets $12 at the door Kids 12 & under are FREE FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR ONLINE TICKETS: http://m.bpt.me/event/2488968 Doors open at 5:00 PM First Whistle at 6:00 PM Thanks so much and hope to see you Saturday or one of our other upcoming bouts or possibly see you Volunteer and support! Thanks!

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Music for weeding services and receptions.
by Germaine S Zaitz via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

Hi, Organist/pianist/vocals available for weddings. Any location; churches, or other venues. I can add a rhythm section and play for your reception or cocktail hour. I recently played a wedding/cocktail hour/ reception at a downtown hotel. Contact me any time. jt.s233(a)yahoo.com

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Applied Voice and Piano Lessons in my house or yours.
by Germaine S Zaitz via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

Hi Everyone, Summer show and school auditions are in progress. Is your voice in good shape to win those leading roles and get vocal scholarships? Take some voice lessons and improve your posture, breathing technique, vocal production, diction, and memorize 5 songs for auditions. You can sing any style of music that you like. The piano lessons are for ages 5 and up including adults. You will get strong flexible fingers with piano technique exercises, you will learn to read music, and you will be able to compose melodies and accompany them with chord harmonies. You will enjoy playing all styles of beautiful music, classical, popular, jazz, and your favorite songs. Professional pianist/soprano. Master of Music degree Music Education Licensure program at Cleveland State U.

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Lakeland Theatre AUDITIONS: The Last Five Years
by Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

*Lakeland Civic Theatre announces* *Auditions for* *The Last Five Years* Written and Composed by Jason Robert Brown Directed by Martin Friedman Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper Sound Designed by Eric Simna *The Play:* *The Last Five Years* is a musical <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_theatre> written by Jason Robert Brown <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Robert_Brown>. It premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre in 2001 and was then produced Off-Broadway <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Off-Broadway> in March 2002. The story explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. The show uses a form of storytelling in which Cathy's story is told in reverse chronological order (beginning the show at the end of the marriage), and Jamie's is told in chronological order (starting just after the couple have first met). The characters do not directly interact except for a wedding song in the middle as their timelines intersect. *Audition Information:* *Auditions will be held on June 6, 7 between 7 and 10pm at Lakeland Community College in Building D. * *Please: One 32 bar cut in the style of the show. A strong command of musical styles and vocal athleticism is greatly needed for this show. * *You need only come to one of the audition dates. YOU DO NOT NEED AN AUDITION TIME. JUST SHOW UP AND WE WILL HAVE YOU SING and then READ. We will have a CALLBACK, if needed, on Wednesday, June 8 between 7:15 and 9:00pm.* *ALL ROLES ARE COMPENSATED. Sorry, no EQUITY contracts for this show. * *The Roles:* *Cathy:* *20 to 25 year old female* *. Range: F3-D#4* *Jamie: **24 to 30 year old male. * *Range: A2-Bb4* *Production and Rehearsal Dates:* *The Last Five Years **will open on Friday, September 16 and run through October 2, 2016. There will be nine (9) shows; that is three (3) weeks of performances. Rehearsals will begin mid-July based upon your schedules. * For more information please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com or at 216/233-5441.

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AUDITIONS FOR SILHOUETTE PRODUCTIONS' THE MUSIC MAN
by Doug via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

WHAT: Auditions for Meredith Willson's Classic, THE MUSIC MAN Directed by Douglas F. Bailey II Musically Directed by Matthew Steven Grittner Choreography by Tara Mirabile WHEN: Tuesday May 31st 7-10pm of Wednesday June 1st 7-10pm WHERE: Shore Cultural Centre 291 E. 222nd Street Euclid, OH 44123 Room 241 WHAT TO PREPARE: Two 16-32 bar selections in the style of the show. A joke or short comedic monologue. Please bring your own sheet music, there will be no a capella auditions. An accompanist will be provided. PRODUCTIONS DATES: October 14, 15, 16, 21, 22. 23 REHEARSALS will being Monday August 29th. We will rehearse Monday-Thursday 7:00-9:30 PM By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Wilson's six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. ROLES AVAILABLE: Harold Hill Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 Marian Paroo The stuff town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Marcellus Washburn Harold's chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: G2 Mayor Shinn A blustery politician who is all too "self-important." Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 60 Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 50 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4 Zaneeta Shinn The Mayor's fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times. Gender: Female Age: 14 to 18 Mrs. Paroo Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop. Gender: Female Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Ewart Dunlop A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Oliver Hix A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Jacey Squires The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C3 Olin Britt A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: F2 Charlie Cowell A traveling salesmen who is on to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessy attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Tommy Djilas An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta. Gender: Male Age: 15 to 20 Amaryllis A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo. Gender: Female Age: 8 to 12 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Winthrop Paroo Marian's baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band. Gender: Male Age: 8 to 12 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Alma Hix A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Oliver Hix. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45 Maud Dunlop A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Ewart Dunlop. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45 Ethel Toffelmier A comical "Pick-a-Little Lady," and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 40 Mrs. Squires A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Jacey Squires. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45

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This weekend, Cleveland Asian Festival - May 21-22, 11am - 7pm
by Johnny Wu via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

For complete schedule of vendors and performances, please visit www.clevelandasianfestival.org <http://www.clevelandasianfestival.org> The Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) has become the fastest growing, and one of the most popular, Cleveland festivals over the last 7 years because of the diverse entertainment on two stages, community resources, AsiaTown Trolley Tours, kids and family activities, Health Pavilion and more. But let's face it. The wide variety of Asian foods in the Asian Food Court and the fun and informative vendors in the World Marketplace are always very popular. CAF co-founder Lisa Wong says, "We are excited to be featuring Korean popular culture with the K-Pop Cover Dance competition so this year we will have three Korean Food vendors: Miega Korean BBQ, Seoul Garden for Korean American Association of Greater Cleveland; and new this year is K-Food by Mary Israel Koh who is best known for her Gourmet marinade sauce to expedite Korean cooking which she plans on selling at their booth." Also new this year in the Asian Food court presented by Cleveland Public Power is Pho Thang Cafe, Banh Mi and Noodles Asian Bistro, SnowBros Shavery (a dessert truck specializing in a fun, unique and delicious dessert experience called shaved snow) and Umami Moto who will be debuting their new food truck with Korean Burritos and other Asian Fusion offerings after their cross country journey with Stouffer's. A number of returning food vendors include popular favorites Lotus Thai House, Ono Turo-Turo (Filipino food), Siam Cafe, Asia Food Co., Thai Thai (formally Asian Grille), Han's Chinese Barbecue and Grill, Indian Delight, Number One Pho, Sugar Cane juice by One Stop Drink Shop, Good Harvest Market Inc., Flavors of India, Koko Bakery and Otani Japanese Restaurant serving up sushi And Asian Services in Action will be offering a variety of Asian foods including the popular Japanese Onigiri. In addition to shaved snow desserts at SnowBros Shavery, you can find a variety of shaved iced desserts at Koko Bakery and halo, halo from Ono Turo Turo. Mason's Creamery will be featuring unique Asian flavors including a variety of vegan ice creams. If you're thirsty, there will be bubble tea (also known as boba milk tea), lassi, and a specialty shake up fruit drink from Real Fruit with their Kung Pow Mango to go around. You can also support the all-volunteer festival at the CAF Beverage Station for bottled water, soft drinks, and new this year, Kulong Vitamin Enriched Energy Drinks with sugar and sugar free options. Hungry yet? Dozens of interesting and important community organizations and resources will be featured both inside and out. The shopping in the World Marketplace will offer unique items such as the latest in new kimono fashion, and gently used vintage and antique kimono from Ohio Kimono. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy which was one of the goals of the volunteer founders of the Cleveland Asian Festival who created the event seven year ago. About the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival The Cleveland Asian Festival, an all-volunteer based organization, is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month in May in Cleveland's Asiatown neighborhood. The Cleveland Asian Festival is a landmark undertaking to unite the community through collaboration and recognition of its culture, diversity, and people. A record crowd of 45,018 attended the 6th annual Cleveland Asian Festival in 2015. The 2016 Cleveland Asian festival will be held May 21 and 22, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th St. Admission and parking are free. The Cleveland Asian Festival is made possible from these major supporting sponsors: JACK Cleveland Casino, Asia Plaza, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Cleveland Public Power, ImageLab Media, Cuyahoga Community College, InHealth Ohio Nonprofit Mutual Insurer, KeyBank, Nationwide HealthCare, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Third Federal Bank, University Hospitals and many others. Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Dynamic Multicultural Branding Event Producing with high ROI 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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Closed - Not your typical Improv Workshop - Friday May 20th
by Joe DePaul via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

This Workshop has been Closed Stay Tuned for July's Workshop with Special Guest from Los Angeles IMPROV IMPROV IMPROV with Leilani Barrett Not your typical Improv Workshop - Friday May 20th There are many Improv workshops out there but the May workshop with Leilani Barrett will set itself apart from all the others. Click the link below to see Leilani in action, once you watch this you will want to be here. https://www.facebook.com/ProModelandTalentMgmt/ Turn those auditions into assignments! This one is sure to fill up fast so click the link below to register or call 330-666-4125. http://pmtm.com/improv-workshop-with-leilani-barrett.php

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