May 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

PLAYERS GUILD SEEKING UP AND COMING MAGICIANS... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
by Joshua Erichsen via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

May 26, 2016 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *CALLING ALL MAGICIANS…* CANTON, OH – Calling all up and coming conjurers, prestidigitators, magicians, illusionists, wizards and more! The Players Guild is seeking video submissions from youth magicians who would like to have a chance at performing along-side world-renowned mentalist, Angela Funovits, and local illusionist, (and Players Guild Artistic Director) Josh Erichsen, during the Guild’s magic and illusion show, THEATRE OF MAGIC, on June 24 and 25. Magicians between the ages of 9 and 17 years old are invited to create and submit a 90 second or less video featuring their best sleight-of-hand demonstration, illusion or other magic-related act, by Wednesday, June 15. Two winners will be selected by the Players Guild Theatre and will be given a 5 to 10 minute time-slot to perform a portion of their act on the Mainstage during a performance of THEATRE OF MAGIC. Winners will also receive 2 complimentary tickets to the show along with a one-on-one meet and greet and magic training session with Angela Funovits and Josh Erichsen, as well as a Players Guild Theatre gift pack. Participants are asked to upload their 90 second or less video to Youtube and email the video link to magic(a)playersguildtheatre.com or share the link on the THEATRE OF MAGIC facebook page. Winners will be notified by Friday, June 17, 2016. The Magic is back! Witness incredible acts of unbelievable illusion, mind-blowing mentalism and death-defying escapes, all live on the Players Guild Stage! Angela Funovits is The Mentalist, a world-renowned performer featured on PENN & TELLER’S FOOL US, the SyFy channel’s hit show, WIZARD WARS, as well as CW’s MASTERS OF ILLUSION, and NBC’s PHENOMENON. Joshua Erichsen is The Magician, and the Guild’s own Artistic Director, who cheated death by escaping from a straightjacket while suspended from a burning rope high above the stage. Together they will blend their unique styles of prestidigitation and present an encore presentation of their popular show, THEATRE OF MAGIC, for two nights only! Experience the senational acts that made audiences gasp and see for the first time all new mind-bending feats True to its title, THEATRE OF MAGIC will feature unbelievable acts of mentalism, sleight of hand, illusion and daring escapes. *Show highlights include:* *OVER THE SPEED LIMIT *A startling appearance that will leave the audience members scratching their heads in disbelief! *RING FLIGHT REVOLUTION* A borrowed ring from a spectator vanishes and ends up in one of the most unlikely of places. *PAINTBALL CATCH* As the title implies, Angela will catch a signed paintball fired at her by an audience member… but to make it a little more interesting, she will catch it in her teeth! *WHAT THE CLUCK!* A fun bit of magic involving a young member of the audience and a live chicken. *THE PREDICTION* A startling brain buster featuring randomly selected audience members and their imaginations. It can only be seen to be believed. *THE ESCAPE* A death-defying escape from a straight jacket while hanging high above the stage from a burning rope – yes, you read that correctly! THEATRE OF MAGIC is an adrenaline pumping family event sure to leave audiences of all ages spellbound. Tickets are on sale now, but will disappear fast! THEATRE OF MAGIC is scheduled for two performances on June 24 & 25 at 8:00 pm. Tickets for this Mainstage show are $20 for adults and $15 for those 17 and younger. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online 24 hours a day at www.playersguildtheatre.com or in person at the Players Guild Box Office, located in the Great Court of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave N. Tickets may also be purchased by phone: 330-453-7617. The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners: Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council , The Canton Repository and 89.7 WKSU. ####

1 0

Free Preview Thursday, May 26th, 8pm of TO THE ORCHARD
by Les Hunter via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

Join us for a FREE preview Thursday May 26th only of TO THE ORCHARD at 8pm at Waterloo Arts in North Collinwood (15605 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110) FIrst come, first serve To reserve a ticket, please call (216) 302-8856 or email: playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com =============== 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/. Les Hunter (917) 584-6392

1 0

PRIVATE VOICE, MUSICAL THEATRE AND ACTING LESSONS
by Erin Radcliffe via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

**Serving the Northeast Ohio, including: Beachwood, Shaker Heights, Gates Mills, Pepper Pike, Orange, Moreland Hills, the Heights suburbs, Independence, the Chagrin Valley, Solon, Bedford, Aurora, Twinsburg and more... STUDIO OF ERIN RADCLIFFE: PRIVATE VOICE, MUSICAL THEATRE AND ACTING LESSONS *now auditioning ambitious, committed students who want to invest in the growth and health of their voices and acting skills. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS TO ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS! Holding a BA in Music (Voice) as well as having studied in the BFA Musical Theatre Program at Kent State University, Erin specializes in: proper breathing techniques, classical vocalises (warm-ups), sight-singing, Musical Theatre repertoire, Sacred Music, Irish and Folk music and Pop songs. After Kent State, Erin went on to study Voice and Advanced Acting (Meisner) at Belmont University and Actor's Bridge Ensemble in Nashville, TN. She gained much understanding of proper vocal technique from private study with Dr. Joseph B. Collins, PhD Vocal Pedagogy. In Nashville, Erin performed in city choirs and musicals and did an Internship at the Nashville Repertory Theatre. Now in the Cleveland area, Erin has been performing professionally (Singing, Acting and Dancing) and teaching students of all ages for over four years. Her students are given opportunities to perform in recitals twice a year. Through private lesson engagement, Erin has seen her students blossom into confident, skilled performers and storytellers who have accomplished leading roles in their schools' and communities' musical and theatrical productions. For more information, please call Erin Radcliffe at 216-337-9341, visit her website, erinradcliffesings.com or email, eireannsmark(a)gmail.com. -- *Erin Radcliffe* Singer, Actress, Dancer, Private Instructor erinradcliffesings.com

1 0

Verb Ballet Dance Intensive June 18th in Akron
by Jen Garlando via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

Verb Ballet Dance Intensive June 18th in Akron Verb Ballets is excited to offer a Summer Intensive on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at The University of Akron. This dance intensive includes classes in ballet, modern, jazz and hip-hop. Classes will be taught by professionals Pamela Pribisco, Omar Humphrey, Stephaen Hood and Jimmy Kichler. Open to all dancers ages 10+ who would like to attend from local studios, colleges or community. Cost is $75 and includes full day dance intensive with lunch and snacks. Or a half day option for $45 select from the morning with ballet/modern or afternoon jazz/hip-hop. Pre-registration required. More information visit http://www.verbballets.org/akronsummerintensive.html

1 0

Akron-Summit County Convention and Visitors Bureau Award-Winning Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret back THIS Saturday
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce the next Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret – an AWARD WINNING monthly “Anything Goes” Open Mic–style Cabaret. The Electric Pressure Cooker will be held on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at 8 pm at None Too Fragile Theater inside Pub Bricco, located at 1841 Merriman Road in Akron, Ohio. The Electric Pressure Cooker is open the public. There is a $5 cover charge or pay-what-you-can at the door. Audience members can pay their covers and artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at www.watheatre.com/epcooker <http://www.watheatre.com/epcooker> or via phone at 330.612.3090. All Proceeds Will Go To: The Electric Pressure Cooker presents… Bigger Than A Breadbox is one of the 27 winners for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge in Akron. The Knight Arts Challenge is a matching grant, so Wandering Aesthetics needs to raise $37,500 over the next year and $75,000 over the next two years to receive funds for Bigger Than A Breadbox. For more information visit watheatre.com/btab <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwatheatre.com%2Fbtab&h=WAQENqhnS…> or email watheatre(a)gmail.com. About the Event: Because of the ever-expanding and loving #EPCooker <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/epcooker> Community, the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret continues to be one of the area’s hottest monthly events. Recently winning a 2016 Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Zenith Award in the "You Tell the Tourist" - Your Attendance is Mandatory category, it is an artist driven event that sees over 100 audience members, 20 performances and 6 non-stop hours of art. Registration for performers begins at 7:30 pm. Performances begin between 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Anyone may sign up for a 12-minute slot. Performers may pre-register at watheatre.com/epcooker <http://watheatre.com/epcooker> An emcee, house drum kit, keyboard and sound system (with operators) are provided. ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, play readings, comedians, experimental art, dancers, scenes from plays, improv, devised work, full rock bands and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker! ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision. The #EPCooker is not just an Open Mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. Pub Bricco has a full bar and a wide selection of food. Food and alcohol are permitted in the theatre. About Bigger Than A Breadbox: Building on the success of Wandering Aesthetics’ reoccurring Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret, Bigger Than a Breadbox (BTAB) draws inspiration from Akron’s historic ties to vaudeville. Using this vaudevillian blueprint, BTAB will be a dynamic quarterly event that celebrates artistic excellence and unites audiences through affordable access to a revolving lineup of high quality performers. BTAB will tour Akron; each “bill” will be comprised of acts selected from the #EPCooker and the neighborhoods where BTAB events are held. Acts will reflect a diverse array of talent and receive a performance stipend.

1 0

PAID POSITION: Lead soprano wanted for church choir
by Shirey Richard via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

Seeking an experienced soprano to be the section leader for the church choir at a small Episcopal church in west Akron. Traditional music; excellent choir; Sunday morning rehearsal and service – NO weeknight rehearsal; occasional solos; salary negotiable. Position open in the Fall. Auditions this summer. Contact Richard Shirey: Richard21689(a)gmail.com

1 0

Western Reserve Playhouse presents: A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody
by Sue Syder via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE presentsA LITTLE MURDERNEVER HURT ANYBODYby Ron BernasDirected by Jim Volkert CASTTammy Carder Niko CarterEd ConradAl KleshLisa VanGaasbeekDan Williams PERFORMANCE DATESJune 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 CURTAIN 8:00 pmRESERVATIONS 330-620-7314 Theatre located at 3326 Everett Rd • Bath/Richfield, OH Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

1 0

Briar Rose, a Children's Production
by Kurjian via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

Our RISING STARS Production of Briar Rose: The Tale of Sleeping Beauty will be on June 11th at 7pm and June 12th at 2:30pm at the Orrville Community Theater, 307 Hostetler Road Orrville. Our RISING STARS, ages 6-12, have been learning the ins & outs of the theater and working hard on this production! Briar Rose, a clever and charming adaptation of the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty is a wild, comic romp. Despite warnings from her hysterical, hyper mother, Briar Rose touches the thorns of some roses given to her by that devious thirteenth fairy. Consequently, she and the rest of the royal family fall asleep for 100 years under the evil fairy’s curse. A hilarious parade of doomed princes fail again and again in the hissing, growling briar bushes (created by children from the audience) that protect the palace where the royal family sleeps. All these royal efforts are futile until a prince shows up with his side-splittingly funny bodyguard, the two-headed troll (played by two actors standing back-to-back). It’s ’back-to-back’ nonsense as the two heads drive the prince mad by finishing each other’s (and his) sentences, encouraging him to kiss Briar Rose. Did we forget to mention this prince has a serious kissing phobia?! You’ll love the clever dialogue, comical characters, lively stage action, great participation, and surprise twist. Find more information on Orrville Community Theaters facebook page or website Hope to see you there!

1 0

Music instruction studio for sale
by Chris Matyus via NEohioPAL 26 May '16

26 May '16

Music instruction studio for sale in Brecksville. Facility is roughly 1250 sq ft with five teaching rooms (enough space for two more), a large waiting area and two restrooms. Very low utilities. Most everything will stay - pianos, chairs, tables, wall decor, etc.. Currently have instructors for guitar, piano, drums, voice and strings. Great opportunity for a music instructor/entrepreneur to be an owner and teach at the studio. Big potential for growth/expansion in the area. For more information please email contact(a)brecksvillemusicstudio.com

1 0

Mamai Theatre Company Opens its 2016 Season with Caryl Churchill’s TOP GIRLS & a New Youth Education Outreach Program: Mamai Matinees!
by Christine via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

Mamai Theatre Company Opens its 2016 Season with Caryl Churchill’s TOP GIRLS & a New Youth Education Outreach Program: Mamai Matinees! TOP GIRLS By Caryl Churchill Directed by Jaime Bouvier Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by Suzy Q. Campbell Lighting Design by Robert Peck Sound Design by Carlton Guc Properties Design by Monica Plunkett June 2 - 19 Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center <http://www.clevelandmasonicauditorium.com/>DeMolay Room, 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Top Girls transgresses ancient to modern femininity in two distinct acts. Act One features an imagined restaurant table full of ladies who lunch... in a time-traveling dialogue from various centuries and cultures in womankind's history! Act Two is a springboard departure into family drama-- a personal examination of relationships between mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. With… Courtney Brown Rocky Encalada+ Lisa Langford* Anne McEvoy Cassandra Miller Amy Schwabauer Isabel Wang * Member, Actors Equity Association + Equity Membership Candidate LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN By Oscar Wilde Directed by Bernadette Clemens JULY 14 - 31 Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center <http://www.clevelandmasonicauditorium.com/> DeMolay Room, 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland THE WOMAN HATER By Fanny Burney Directed by Christine McBurney U.S. Premiere! AUGUST 18-SEPTEMBER 4 Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center <http://www.clevelandmasonicauditorium.com/> DeMolay Room, 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Mamai Adult Outreach Events ~Play Readings Join Mamai Theatre Company's General Manager and CWRU Ph.D. candidate, Michael Parker, and guests, to discuss Mamai’s 2016 season plays. May 18 Top Girls by Caryl Churchill July 6 Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde August 3 The Woman Hater by Fanny Burney The Cuyahoga County Public Library, Beachwood Branch <http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Event-Results/Event-Detail.aspx?id=87…> 25501 Shaker Blvd. Beachwood Register here <http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Branches/Beachwood.aspx> or call 216-831-6868. This event is free and open to the public. ~Talk Backs June 5: Join special guests Chris Cotton and Chuck Kelly, Shaker Heights High School <http://www.shaker.org/highschool_home.aspx> International Baccalaureate English Faculty, and the company of Top Girls. July 17: Join the company of Lady Windermere’s Fan. August 21: Join the company of The Woman Hater. NEW! Mamai Youth Outreach ~ Mamai Matinee Co-Founder Wendy Kriss returns to staff as Mamai’s first Education Associate. She will steer the new Mamai Matinee program conceived by Co-Founder Derdriu Ring, which invites children ages 5-7 to an interactive workshop full of storytelling, movement, music and visual artwork with new friends. Register your child or a drama workshop in our building while you enjoy Mamai’s Sunday 2:30pm matinee performance! (1) adult admission included with each child registration fee. Wendy & guest teaching artists Khaki Hermann, Tim Keo or Katelyn Cornelius will entertain, enrich, and enliven your child, and send them home with an arts experience & gained skills. This project is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Top Girls - June 12th Lady Windermere’s Fan - July 24th The Woman Hater - August 28th Register here <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!youth-outreach/cqdu>! Mamai returns to THE CLEVELAND MASONIC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER <http://www.clevelandmasonicauditorium.com/>at 3615 Euclid Ave., in Cleveland, which features ample free parking, air conditioning. Check out our new restaurant picks here <http://media.wix.com/ugd/c0e070_6a4d8fe37f2f4fc7af654001e7d3c79c.pdf>! Tickets at www.mamaitheatreco.org or 440.394.8353 Dates & Times: Thursdays-Saturdays @7:30pm, Sundays @2:30pm Mamai Theatre Company's mission is to create intelligent, relevant classical theatre that offers an artistic home for Cleveland's theatre artists, and equal opportunity for women in the professional theatre community. You can sponsor <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets-2016/c13ai>, join our mailing list <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets-2016/c13ai> or purchase tickets <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets-2016/c13ai> online! TICKETS: <http://sic.brownpapertickets.com/>www.mamaitheatreco.org or 440.394.8353 Adults: $22 Seniors (65 & older): $20 Students (25 & under): $15 We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. www.mamaitheatreco.org mamaitheatrecocleveland(a)gmail.com

2 1