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OPEN CALL AUDITIONS--FINDING AMBER
by Sharon Pulphus-Penman via NEohioPAL 17 May '16

17 May '16

CAST BREAKDOWN & CASTING NOTICE PRODUCTION COMPANY: Reel Life Films PRODUCER: Sharon Penman PRODUCTION TITLE: Finding Amber PROD# 002 DIRECTOR: Bradley Penman CASTING DIRECTOR: Thaddeus Tucker ADDRESS: 3545 Fulton Road, Cleveland, OH 44109 PHONE: (216)268-9738 (216)337-8339 Reel Life Films is a production company, we are currently casting for a short film entitled, "Finding Amber". Open-call auditions are being held at the Cleveland Public Library, 3545 Fulton Road, Cleveland, OH 44109--May 28th from 10 am - 4 pm. Follow the signs at the door. The short film will air on YouTube, Vimeo, Tri-C Private Screening and there will be a watch party hosted by the company. Being that it is a low budget film all compensation for performers and crew-members is being waived. The short film "Finding Amber" will be set in Cleveland. The film is a heart pounding suspenseful drama and will push its main character to find a meaningful truth about himself, while searching for a missing 16 year old girl. CAST: JACK MASON, 31, White Male; Rough and battered police detective. MIKE PATTERSON, 29, Black Male; Baby face look, pretty boy complex. MAX MASON, 28, White Female; a dark hair, nicely built woman, very likable personality. EMILY MASON, 8,White Female; skinny, short, adorable face and lively. EBONY JOHNSON, 16, Black Female; skinny, short, with a jumpy behavior. KILLER, 40, White Male, shaggy, rough, angry attitude. EBONY'S DAD, 45, Black Male Strong mannered and worrisome. EBONY'S MOM, 45, Black Female, lovable and worrisome. Sharon Pulphus-Penman Event Coordinator Princess Productions Event Planning (216)337-8339 Mobile princess.productions(a)outlook.com www.princessproductionsonline.com "No event too big or too small"

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Weathervane Playhouse - Foodie and Theater Fun!
by Todd Dieringer via NEohioPAL 17 May '16

17 May '16

A 'Knight' at Weathervane A FUNdraiser event with a casual format. Join us THIS Saturday, May 21 from 3:30 - 6 p.m. for food and frivolity in the spirit of our upcoming production of Monty Python's Spamalot. A casual summer open house atmosphere where you can choose to take a backstage tour, take a sneak peek at rehearsal, learn a couple of dance steps from the show or just enjoy the delicious food provided by The Rail and The City Square Steakhouse along with beer tastings from RShea Brewing and wine tastings and non-alcoholic beverages. Order your tickets now! $40 each or two for $75. All proceeds go towards the operating budget of the theater. A portion of your ticket price is tax deductible ($15 and $25 respectively for single/pair) More info and online ticket ordering here<http://weathervaneplayhouse.com/a-knight-at-weathervane-2016-05-21>. Check out the mouthwatering menu - suitable for any foodie! Show-Inspired Appetizers Grilled Vegetable Tray (Chilled) with Peppercorn Ranch Dip Asparagus, Red Peppers, Green Onions, Portobello Mushrooms, Zucchini and Squash Garnished With "Shrubbery" (Broccoli Florets) Canape "Tim" Curry Chicken Sunflower Salad served on Baby Bib Lettuce Spam-A-Lot Seared Teriyaki Glazed Spam with Charred Pineapple served on a Wafer Slider Station Beef Patty with Cheddar, Bourbon Barbecue Sauce and Onion Straws on a Brioche Bun or Beer Braised Brat with Kraut and Dijon Mustard on a Pretzel Bun Drumstick Herbed Brined Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Assorted Sauces Mac & "Cleese" Bar Creamy Mac & Cheese with Assorted Toppings (crab, bacon, croutons, jalapenos and tobacco onions) Dessert Assorted Petit Fours Macaroons

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May 18th Arts Day in Ohio
by Susan Stone via NEohioPAL 17 May '16

17 May '16

> It’s Official! May 18th Arts Day in Ohio <> > Time for student musicians to register for: >>>> 12th Annual Roberto Ocasio Latin Jazz Music Camp >>>> >>>> Bobby Sanabria, Artistic Director/Artist-In-Residence >>>> >> >>> Ask for more information at your favorite music/instrument/lesson store……or call 440-572-2048 >>>> July 3 - 8, 2016 >>>> >>>> Resident camp to be held at >>>> >>>> Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, Ohio >>>> >>>> Music students, grades 8-12 >>>> >>>> ALL INSTRUMENTS >>>> >>>> The curriculum includes bossa nova, Brazilian jazz and mambo/salsa rhythms…. >>>> >>>> Evening jam sessions and…. >>>> >>>> Concert with the >>>> >>>> “Jazz Ambassadors” >>>> >>>> the world famous >>>> >>>> U.S. Army Field Band! >>>> >>>> robertoocasiofoundation.org <http://robertoocasiofoundation.org/> >>>> bobbysanabria.com <http://bobbysanabria.com/> >>>> For more information and registration forms: >>>> >>>> 440-572-2048 >>>> >> >

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Paid Summer Camp Positions
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 17 May '16

17 May '16

*TrueNorth Cultural Arts is seeking applicants to fill multiple paid positions with expertise in the following areas:* - *Music Direction* - *Musical Theatre Choreography* - *Set Design / Construction / Properties* *The Ideal Applicants:* - *...are college students or graduates.* - *...have teaching experience with children (preschool thru high school).* - *...have performance experience.* - *...have reliable transportation.* *All staff will be expected to create and lead curricula based on their specialties to large groups of youths, fulfill various rehearsal and production duties, and assist in all day-to-day camp and facility-related operations as needed.* *Dates / Times** - *July 5th to 7th, 10:00am to 4:30pm (T-Th)* - *July 11th to August 15th, 9:00am to 4:00pm (M-F)* *Staff will also work all performances of *Bye Bye Birdie: *August 12-14 *Interested applicants can email their résumé with cover letter to * *Camp Director Brian McNally at bmcnally(a)tncarts.org <bmcnally(a)tncarts.org>, fax to (440) 949-5068 <%28440%29%20949-5068> or mail to:ATTN: Brian McNally / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village, OH / 44054*

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Shout Out to Steppin' Out on their 60th Year!!!!!
by Vicki Fritzman via NEohioPAL 17 May '16

17 May '16

Hi Everyone! For 60 years Steppin' Out has been entertaining and giving back to the communities of Northeast Ohio. They won the Tuesday evening Fox 8 Glee Competition against 7 other show choirs in 2011! They have worked hard and donated thousands of hours to putting on a great show every May, then taking a scaled down version of that show around to area nursing homes, hospitals, senior centers and community gatherings. Please help us in celebrating their 60th year with them. Alumni will be joining them on stage for a couple of numbers - it's going to be a great show! *The curtain goes up at Hope Community Church 6941 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, at 7:30 on Friday, May 20th and Saturday May 21st and again at 2:30 pm on Sunday, May 22nd. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15.00. * Check out the website at: www.thesteppinoutshowchoir.org Tell your friends and families to come out for a great two hours of singing and dancing to songs from all eras! And keep in mind this is a benefit. Proceeds from these shows will benefit the Hope Community Church in getting their auditorium completely running. Additional questions may be directed at Vicki Fritzman at 440-930-4782 or emailed to singingvic(a)gmail.com Thanks everyone for sharing this and passing it along! Vicki

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Intro to Acting for Film and TV
by via NEohioPAL 17 May '16

17 May '16

Intro to Acting for Film & TV Part 1 Mon. May 23, 7 to 8:30 pm - $12.00 Participants will learn basic skills to begin acting for film & TV, including resume building, audition skills, script analysis Willoughby Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094 Please call Willoughby Parks & Recreation to register. Call 440-953-4200. For further information email us at cosmomodelsohio(a)gmail.com

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World Premiere of Les Hunter’s “To the Orchard”
by Playwrights Local 4181 via NEohioPAL 16 May '16

16 May '16

Playwrights Local 4181 announces the world premiere of Les Hunter’s contemporary drama, To the Orchard. Directed by Dale Heinen, the play runs May 27 through June 5 at Waterloo Arts in North Collinwood and June 10 through 12 at Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights. In To the Orchard, college student Rachel Bergman reveals her sexual identity to her Orthodox Jewish father, who also is struggling with his own hidden past. In coming to terms with each other--and themselves--the pair must reconcile the conflicting pulls of tradition and individual desire. The play takes place in Brooklyn in the recent past, but incorporates dreamlike visits to turn-of-the-century England and the lost Jewish Eastern Europe. The spirits of Robert Plant and Virginia Woolf add a touch of magic realism to this intimate work about making mistakes, coming clean, and the power of history and family. The cast of To the Orchard features Robert Branch, Kelsey Angel Baehrens, Andrea Belser, and Michael Regnier. For more information, including other collaborators, please visit http://playwrightslocal.org/to-the-orchard/. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. To buy online, see http://playwrightslocal.org/to-the-orchard-tickets/.

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FINAL WEEKEND: "Riveting" national tour of 17-character, one-man tour de force WRESTLING JERUSALEM onstage at CPT (through May 22)
by Cathleen OMalley via NEohioPAL 16 May '16

16 May '16

Cleveland Public Theatre presents WRESTLING JERUSALEM<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2015-2016/wrestling-jerusalem/> Onstage through May 22 17 different characters brought to life onstage to explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Written & Performed by Aaron Davidman* Directed by Michael John Garcés "BREATHTAKING...SWEEPING YET PERSONAL...A PANORAMIC OVERVIEW OF ONE OF THE WORLDS MOST CHRONIC CONFLICTS." -THE WASHINGTON POST <https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/wrestling-jerusa…> "A WHIRLWIND SOLO TOUR THROUGH THE PROTRACTED ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT. DAVIDMAN CHANNELS OVER A DOZEN DISTINCT PERSONALITIES, ALL BRIMMING WITH HOPE, ANGER, AND REGRET OVER THE STATE OF THEIR DIVIDED HOME." -DC THEATER SCENE<http://dctheatrescene.com/2016/01/09/wrestling-jerusalem-israel-mosaic-thea…> "a thought-provoking, well-written, compelling and well-performed piece of theater fulfills his beliefs. This is a must see experience for people, no matter their cultural backgrounds." -COOL CLEVELAND<http://coolcleveland.com/blog/2016/05/theater-review-wrestling-jerusalem-cp…> *Actor appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday @ 7:00pm Sunday matines @ 3:00pm Run time is 85 minutes, no intermission 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 Tickets $12 - $30 Mondays & Thursdays $12 | Every Friday is Free Beer Friday Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. (Order early - no ticket fees, ever.) Cathleen O'Malley Director of Audience Engagement and Media Relations Ph: 216.631.2727 ext. 212 | comalley(a)cptonline.org<mailto:comalley@cptonline.org> See what's playing tonight, go to www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>

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Don't Be Late for Alice in Wonderland and More!
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 16 May '16

16 May '16

Don't Miss Out on this original production and world premieres.� The City Ballet of Cleveland will be presenting its annual spring repertory concert at the Tri-C Eastern Campus on Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m.� The diverse and entertaining program includes “Pas de Quatre,” two new world premieres by Mark Otloski and Sara Lawerence-Sucato, along with the new production of “Alice in Wonderland”, based on Lewis Carrol1’s timeless classic and celebrating its 150th anniversary. �� Presale tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students and seniors are available online at www.cityballetofcleveland.org� All tickets purchased the day of the show are $35 for Adults and $15 for seniors and students.� � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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REVIEW: Mary Poppins at Players Guild Theatre
by Tom Wachunas via NEohioPAL 16 May '16

16 May '16

Magical Medicine By Tom Wachunas For those of usfamiliar with Disney’s 1964 family film classic, Mary Poppins, featuringthe memorable chemistry between Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, it might be understandable to wonderhow a stage version (this one opened on Broadway in 2006) featuring localtalent could possibly measure up. But perish the thought. This is, after all,the Players Guild Theatre, and just about every aspect of this mainstage offeringis, as the title of one song suggests, practically perfect. Directed by MichaelLawrence Akers (who also choreographed the show along with Bart Herman), thewell-practiced cast is, in a word, extraordinary. The big ensemble songs areexecuted with a practically tribal intensity, replete with luscious harmoniesand commanding choreographic bravura (even the final curtain call is anelectrifying act in itself), all skillfully synced with the vibrant live orchestraled by Steve Parsons. And the set pieces designed by Joshua Erichsen,especially the chimneyed London rooftops spread across the stage in Act Two,are impressive. In the title roleof the nanny hired to serve the troubled Banks family in 1910 London, MegMartinez is an utterly magnetic presence, even if she does seem a bit nervoushanging on to her flying umbrella. She’s an eminently gifted singer as well asvery attentive to her character’s more subtle psychological underpinnings. Yes, she’s genuinely bubbly and loving. Yetdespite her infectious charisma, she’s also a wise loner in a complicated sortof way, and fully capable of answering any sassy challenge to her position withsardonic wit. Those challengescome primarily in the form of George Banks, the family patriarch with misplacedpriorities, and early on, the rambunctious children, Jane and Michael. As theirascible Mr. Banks, Micah Harvey is compelling in his own right, obsessed withhis job as a banker and exuding a chilling detachment from his children as wellas his wife, Winifred, played by Amanda Medley. Like the children, she’sstarved for really authentic love. Medley’s piercing, bittersweet voice is apoignant embodiment of fragility, longing, and frustration initially, but asthe story progresses, we watch her gather confidence when her hopelessness is palpablytransformed into family healing. Through it all, young Brooklyn Fockler asJane, and Adam Petrosino as Michael, perform with endearing - at times even startling – panache. To quoteanother iconic song, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius,they “…always sound precocious.” Also quiteastonishing is the vivacious energy that the versatile Justin Edenhofer stirsup in his role of the street-hardened yet tender Bert (Dick Van Dyke’s role inthe film). He’s something of the amiable ringmaster of ceremonies here. And nowhereare his lithe and limber capabilities more apparent than in the thrilling ensemblenumber, Step in Time, wherein he’sliterally soaring above the crowd, gingerly stepping across the twirling topsof wire brooms held aloft by his fellow Chimney Sweeps. An equally enchantedscene ensues a little earlier in Act Two as Michael (Adam Petrosino) gleefullyguides a spot-lighted kite that dances in the air above the stage during Let’s Go Fly a Kite. Among other delectable highlights arethe hilarious performances by Julie Connair and Matthew Heppe as theeasily-panicked household servants; Joey Cogan as both an animated marblestatue in the park and Jane’s haunted toy doll, Valentine; and Annie Giancolaas the stern and spooky Miss Andrew, a “holy terror” of a nanny who can singwith operatic intensity. It’s far more thanjust a spoonful of sugar that makes Mary Poppins’ magical medicine go down withsuch efficacious and certainly entertaining, results. Sweet, even syrupy, to besure. But more importantly, this wondrous concoction is also laced through andthrough with an earnest message of real kindness and compassion – enough tosoften the hardest of hearts “…in a most delightful way.” Mary Poppins, at Players Guild Theatre,1001Market Avenue N., Canton, Ohio/ THROUGH MAY 29 / Shows at 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday, 2 p.m. Sunday / Tickets: $26 adults, $23 seniors, $19 ages 17 andyounger, at 330.453.7617 or www.playersguildtheatre.com For othercommentaries by Tom Wachunas on the performing and visual arts in the Cantonarea, please visit his blog, ARTWACH, at ARTWACH | | | | | | | | | | | ARTWACH | | | |

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