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SPECIALTY CLASSES OFFERED EVERYDAY AT HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 18 May '16

18 May '16

HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE SPECIALTY CLASSES Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute - 2016 (HBTI) offers premiere training in acting, musical theatre and dance for students from 1st grade through college. Included this summer some very unique specialty classes. *The Actor's Instrument-Movement and Voice*: This is a physical course that helps actors to strengthen and develop their "instrument". Students will learn about flexibility, body alignment and how to tell the story using their physicality. Vocally they will learn to connect to their breath, develop resonance, range and build their vocal strength. (Acting Focus) *Acting* for the Camera: This course has the students study the differences between acting for the stage and acting for the camera. Students will learn about auditions, cold readings,industrial films, commercials, professions criticism and acting for feature films. Attention will also be given to college pre-screening videos.(Acting focus) *Acting* for the Dancer: In this class the dancers will explore the question, "How does dance move the story forward?" Dance is integrated into performance to advance the plot and character in the same way a that singing a song advances the story. With this type of understanding dance communicates something honest and specific and turns movement into meaning. The student will explore intention, character development action-objectives and obstacles. to tell a story through the medium of dance. ( Dance focus) *Stage Combat-Hand to Hand (level 1), Weapons (level 2)*: Level 1 teaches the student the fundamentals of hand to hand combat such as slaps, punches, pushes, kicks, falls and hair pulls. Level 2 adds the fundamentals of sword handling in a safe and supportive environment. (Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre Focus) Partnering:This technique develops relationship and co-operative skill. Students will learn about leading, following, weight sharing, weight transfer and the body mechanics of lifts, catches and balances. Also emphasized in this course are the safety aspects of proper spotting. (Dance and Musical Theatre Focus) *HBTI,* is a part of the Performing Arts Department at Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights Ohio, offering young people a challenging curriculum of drama, dance and/or music, as well as the opportunity to participate in informal presentations and fully staged productions. *HBTI* offers programs on two levels: Grades 1 – 4, and Grades 5 – college. Classes are available in two 3-week sessions and one 2-week session, beginning June 20, July 11 and August 1, respectively. Also this summer will be two main stage productions: *Fiddler on the Roof, *directed by Bebe Weinberg Katz (July 1 – 10) and *Into the Woods, *directed by Fred Sternfeld (July 29 – August 7). The productions are a direct extension of the training. The shows allow the students to apply the tools and techniques they learn during the day in productions mounted by top professional directors and designers. To find out more about the Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute and to register for summer training sessions, visit www.hb.edu/hbti. If you have additional questions email HBTI director, Bebe Weinberg Katz at bkatz(a)hb.edu

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KARAMU HOUSE OPEN AUDITIONS
by DALE SHIELDS via NEohioPAL 18 May '16

18 May '16

Karamu House Open Auditions Saturday, June 4, 2016 Location: 2355 East 89th, Street Cleveland, Ohio 44106 * 2016-17 Season will be announced at the audition. Details: Seeking Equity and non-Equity actors Age 18 years old and above Seeking actors of all races and ethnicities Please prepare two (2) memorized, contrasting, monologues. Monologue Requirements: · 2 minutes in length · From a modern play Appointments: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon) by appointment only. Step 1: For appointments please send resume and (recent) headshot (8x10) to auditions(a)karamuhouse.org Step 2: Go to the following link and select a time slot. http://doodle.com/poll/frb2w446iqmriqvu Walk-Ins: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Please bring a recent 8x10 photo with attached 1-page acting resume. Sign-up sheet will be available in the lobby ( * For appointments send resume and headshot to audition(a)karamuhouse.org ) NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Thank you.

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WordStage Ends thier Wright Chapel Series with Shaw and Mozart
by Tim Tavcar via NEohioPAL 18 May '16

18 May '16

WordStage Literary Concerts presents the finale of its 2015-16 Wright Chapel Series – George Bernard Shaw’s one-act comedy, “Overruled” Friday, May 20th 2016 at 7:30 PM Overruled (1912) is a comic one-act on the manners and mores of “genteel” British Society. In Shaw’s own words, it is about “how polygamy occurs among quite ordinary people innocent of all unconventional views concerning it.” The play concerns two lovelorn couples who desire to switch partners, but are prevented from doing so by an amusing set of considerations, both moral and, by British standards of the time, ever-so-slightly questionable, and end up resolving their dilemmas by negotiating an ambiguous set of relationships. Featuring actors Agnes Herrmann, Marci Paolucci, Tim Tavcar and Peter Toomey, this “ever so British” satire will be accompanied by a selection of piano pieces by Mr. Shaw’s favorite composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, played by WordStage company member and musician-about-town, Patrick Wickliffe Admission is by Free Will Donation. For more information, call 216-712-6926. Or visit our website at www.wordstageoh.com. The Wright Chapel is located in the Lakewood Presbyterian Church 14502 Detroit Avenue at Marlowe in Downtown Lakewood.

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Stagecrafters Summer Camp - Enroll today!
by Connelly, Claire via NEohioPAL 18 May '16

18 May '16

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*: STAGECRAFTERS THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS: *SUMMER CAMP 2016* Orange High School 32000 Chagrin Blvd. in Pepper Pike, OHRegister online HERE! <https://orangerecregistration.com/wconnect/ace/ShowSchedule.awp?&Mode=GROUP…> Stagecrafters now has 3 age appropriate theatre camps for your student! COME AND JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER Studio A – Happy Campers – Students currently in K-2nd grade Studio B – Shining Stars – Students currently in 3rd-5th grade Studio T – Triple Threat Teens – Students currently in 6th-8th grade * Session I – June 13-July 1 – 8:45-3:30 – Monday-Friday* *Session II – July 5-July 22 – 8:45-3:30 – Monday-Friday* *Current Grades K-2 (Studio A) ** Resident Non-Resident* *No. 16XST810* (Both Sessions) $848 $894 *No. 16XST811* (Session I) $448 $482 *No. 16XST812* (Session II) $448 $482 *Current Grades 3-5 (Studio B)* *No. 16XST910* (Both Sessions) $848 $894 *No. 16XST911* (Session I) $448 $482 *No. 16XST912* (Session II) $448 $482 *Current Grades 6-8 (Studio T)* *No. 16XST510* (Both Sessions) $848 $894 *No. 16XST511* (Session I) $448 $482 *No. 16XST512* (Session II) $448 $482 For more information please call (216) 831-8601 extension 5103, or email Stagecrafters(a)orangecsd.org Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation. www.orangerec.com -- *Claire Connelly* *Stagecrafters Supervisor* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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AUDITIONS FOR THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW!!
by Michael Dempsey via NEohioPAL 18 May '16

18 May '16

Don’t dream it, be it! Salem Community Theatre announces OPEN AUDITIONS for the live stage version of Richard O'Brien's rock musical, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Directed by MICHAEL DEMPSEY. AUDITIONS: Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Monday, June 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm. CALLBACKS: Tuesday, June 28 at 7:00 pm or TBD. LOCATION: Salem Community Theatre, 490 E State Street, Salem, OH 44460 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: By appointment. Prepare a song in the style of the show, 16 bars to one minute long. Please provide sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Dress appropriately for dance, and be prepared to read if time permits. ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION SPOT HERE: http://vols.pt/6MQphu <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fvols.pt%2F6MQphu&h=qAQHjjkhs&enc…> Those without audition appointments will be seen at the end of the evening. (signing up is private-others cannot see your info) ABOUT THE SHOW: An outrageous rock musical comedy featuring an alien Transylvanian transvestite, a cryogenically preserved motorbiker and Frankenstein's monster in Greek god form. This sexual parody of horror and science fiction films premiered onstage in London in 1973, becoming the popular cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975 and has thrilled generations of fans for 40 years. PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, at 7:30 pm. Friday and Saturday, October 27-28, at 7:30 pm. Saturday midnight show October 28 at 12:00 am. REHEARSALS will begin late August-early September. ROLES: USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5) One of Frank’s servants. BRAD: Male, 20-35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4) Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times. JANET: Female, 20-35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5) Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. A heroine. Lovely, sweet, and wholesome. At least at first. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing Role) Stuffy, authoritative and very proper. Preferably adept at improv and handling audience call-backs. RIFF RAFF: Male, 20-50 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4) Creepy man, Igor-like character. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. Frank’s butler/servant. COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5) One of Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s groupies. Character actress, tap dancing required. FRANK 'N' FURTER: Male Transvestite, 25-45 (Range: Baritone, D3-G4) Master of the castle, a transvestite. Obsessed with creating a man to be part of his sexual entourage. Flamboyant, outrageous master of seduction. ROCKY: Male 18-35 (Range: Tenor, A3-G4) Frank-N-Furter’s latest creation. He is “the perfect man with blonde hair and a tan.” Must be very physically fit. EDDIE: Male, 28-50 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4) Eddie, delivery man, “went to pieces.” Comes back to life only to die after his solo. A leather-clad rocker. DR. SCOTT: Male, 28-50 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4) Scott is Eddie’s Uncle. Older gentleman and a rival scientist who is in a wheelchair. Strong character actor. 4-6 PHANTOMS – TRANSILVANIANS (SATB) Various Singers/Dancers. NOTE: The roles of Eddie and Dr. Scott may or may not be doubled. Also, we may expand the chorus depending on audition response. IMPORTANT: This show is "R" rated and contains strong language and sexual situations. There is no nudity but there is very skimpy attire for some characters. If you are shy or modest, please just come and see the show. Almost all lead characters of both sexes wear a corset, panties, fishnet stockings, heels and garters in one number. All actors must be at least 18 years old to audition. I may consider younger actors (16-17) on a case-by-case basis with an accompanying signed parental waiver. All ethnicities. Some roles may be “Gender Flexible”. For questions or problems signing up, contact Director Michael Dempsey at demzer(a)gmail.com. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Since returning to NE Ohio in 2009, Michael Dempsey has directed 11 acclaimed productions at venues including TrueNorth Cultural Arts, Players Guild of Canton, Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute, The Youngstown Playhouse, Oakland Center for the Arts, Salem Community Theatre and more. Productions include INTO THE WOODS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, SWEENEY TODD, I AM MY OWN WIFE, MACBETH, CURTAINS, OF MICE AND MEN, THE LAST FIVE YEARS and more. Michael has acted and directed for 30 years in NY, LA and regionally. He has written professional comedy for network television and is a novelist, screenwriter and playwright. -- Michael Dempsey Author of the sci fi noir novel NECROPOLIS <http://www.amazon.com/Necropolis-Michael-Dempsey/dp/1597803154/ref=sr_1_1?i…> "Wildly entertaining." -- Tor.com

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Horror Hotel Film Festival & Convention
by Kristina Michelle via NEohioPAL 18 May '16

18 May '16

Horror Fans! This is an event you don't want to miss! The 5th Annual International Horror Hotel<https://www.facebook.com/HorrorHotelFilmFest/> Film Festival and Convention is coming up June 9th-12th at The Clarion Inn - Hudson, Ohio<https://www.facebook.com/ClarionInnHudson/>. Featuring: -Over 100 films from around the world -Two screening rooms -Convention with vendors and special guests -Film lectures and panel discussions -Saturday Classic Car Show with Drive-In Style Screenings (weather permitting) -Live FX Makeup Competitions -Scream Queen Competition -Networking Parties and so much more! Weekend passes, day passes and individual film tickets will be sold at the door. Pre-sale tickets and prices can be found here until June 5th: http://horrorhotel.net/tickets.php<http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhorrorhotel.net%2Ftickets.php&h=…> Film screenings: http://horrorhotel.net/screenings.php Car show information: https://www.facebook.com/events/225687471131737/ Vendor tables for sale: http://horrorhotel.net/convention.php FX Makeup registration: http://horrorhotel.net/haunted-rooms.php Scream Queen competition: http://horrorhotel.net/scream-queen.php

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WRPLayhouse Presents A Little Murder Hurt Anybody
by Marie via NEohioPAL 18 May '16

18 May '16

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SEEKING MUSICIANS FOR PAID JOBS
by T in Kent via NEohioPAL 18 May '16

18 May '16

LOCAL MUSIC DIRECTOR SEEKS INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANS FOR PAID JOBS I am looking for musicians interested in playing for local community theatres, churches, small ensembles, etc. I maintain a database of area instrumentalists, from which I hire musicians for shows, etc. Additionally, other directors often ask me to refer players to them. I wish to expand my list. I especially need additional pianists (both rehearsal accompanists and pit players); and also am looking for competent brass, woodwind, string, percussion, and guitar players. Please send contact info, resume and/or experience to Tim at: tkentzz(a)gmail.com

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Ohio Shakespeare Festival summer classes: Swordplay & Monologues
by via NEohioPAL 17 May '16

17 May '16

[ ]( http://www.ohioshakespeare.com/ ) Shakespeare & Swords Monologue Coaching Learn to swing a sword or perfect your verse. Open to all ages. These fun and intensive workshops focus on some of the most exciting elements of Shakespeare. Classes are suitable for all skill levels! Our small class environment and dedicated instructors meet students at their level to ensure individual growth. Taught by OSF actor/educators, two days of training, and air conditioned. At $100 per student, these classes are a steal. Only 8 spots left in Swordplay--don't miss your chance to sign up! To register, visit: [ http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/weekend-workshops-2015/ ]( http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/weekend-workshops-2015/ ) Scholarship applications are available upon request. OSF wants to make our art accessible to the entire community. Please reach out to us if you feel your student may qualify for one of our need-based scholarships. [ ]( https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a75df5f806d6cb944579f9469/images/24ebbe9a-0c3… ) Swordplay and Shakespeare go hand-in-hand. Join Ohio Shakespeare’s resident certified fight choreographer Ryan Zarecki for an exploration of stage combat as it relates to the works of the Bard. In this two day workshop, learn the fighting techniques used by OSF to bring Shakespeare’s battles to life with an emphasis on safety, creativity, story-telling, and accuracy. Open to ages 14 and over. A monologue-centered acting class, join Ohio Shakespeare Festival for a two day workshop focusing on verse, direct audience address, expression through consonants and vowels, and other classical acting techniques. Participants will not only emerge with an audition-ready Shakespeare monologue, but also the tools to decipher the acting clues hidden in Shakespeare's texts. Open to all ages. "We must have bloody noses and crack'd crowns...!" —Henry IV, Part One

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THREE TALL WOMEN opens this Friday at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 17 May '16

17 May '16

EDWARD ALBEES THREE TALL WOMEN OPENS THIS FRIDAY, MAY 20 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM "an undeniably affecting emotional core and a shimmeringly black sense of humor" (New York Times) convergence-continuum continues its 2016 Season with Edward Albees THREE TALL WOMEN. Our modern American classic for this season earned a Pulitzer and three Best Play awards for 1994. Edward Albee has, in THREE TALL WOMEN, created a masterwork which follows a feisty 92-year-old womans reflections on her family, now departed or estranged, and how it has shaped her life - a life filled with a mixture of shame, pleasure, regret, and satisfaction. The three women are 92, 52 and 26 years old. At one point they are three different women, but eventually they seem to merge into the same women at three different stages of her long and tumultuous life. THREE TALL WOMEN is directed by Tom Kondilas, and features Lucy Bredeson-Smith, Teresa McDonough and Sarah Kunchik. THREE TALL WOMEN opens this Fri, May 20 and runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through June 11 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students. Reservations at http://convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This production is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, and by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.

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