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Mamai Matinee - July 24th Youth Outreach Event
by Bernadette Clemens via NEohioPAL 24 Jun '16

24 Jun '16

Youth Educational Outreach Program: Mamai Matinees Beginning in the 2016 season, patrons can register children ages 5-7 for this drama workshop in an adjacent location while enjoying Mamai’s Sunday 2:30pm matinee performance. One (1) adult admission is included with child registration fee. July 24 LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN August 28 THE WOMAN HATER Register here <https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?retail=mtco>. 2016 Venue & Ticket Information 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. Children will experience a collage of art activities designed to promote self-expression, comfort and confidence in the creative process, and the development of collaboration skills. Mamai is thrilled to return downtown to The Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center <http://www.paccleveland.com/>, 3615 Euclid Avenue at E. 36th Street, with free and ample parking in an onsite gated lot, air-conditioning, and ADA-accessibility. Mamai will mount all three of its 2016 productions on the beautiful 1920s proscenium stage inside the DeMolay Room. Lady Windermere's Fan By Oscar Wilde Directed Bernadette Clemens July 14-31, 2016 Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by Suzy Campbell Lighting Design by Rob Peck Sound Design by Carlton Guc Properties Design by Monica Plunkett Oscar Wilde fans the flames of Edwardian social change with his typical adroitness. Comedy and manners offer a tongue-lashing, suspenseful assault on Victorian values. An attractive stranger invades the domestic bliss of Lady & Lord Windermere, and her past has the potential to drastically alter their future. Lord Darlington plays a hand. All bets hinge on chance, fate, accident... and a fan. The Woman Hater - U.S. Premiere! By Fanny Burney Directed Christine McBurney August 18-September 4, 2016 Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by Angelina Herin Lighting Design by Rob Peck Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Properties Design by Monica Plunkett An absurdly satirical indictment of the excesses of both men and women, this 1802 comedy remained unproduced until 2003. When Sir Roderick is jilted by Lady Smatter, he proclaims himself a woman-hater and is determined to keep his young heir away from the opposite sex. Identities are mistaken, social pretensions are deliciously exposed, and the gender constructs of wifely and daughterly duties are boldly upended — bringing forth a new kind of heroine. You can sponsor <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets/cvvh>, join our mailing list <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!tickets/cvvh> or purchase tickets <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/#!three-sisters/cguq> online! TICKETS: <http://sic.brownpapertickets.com/>www.mamaitheatreco.org or 440.394.8353 Adults: $22 Seniors (65 & older): $20 Students (25 & under): $15 Mamaí Adult Outreach Events ~Play Readings Join Mamaí Theatre Company and guests to discuss Mamaí’s 2016 season plays. July 6 at 7 pm Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde August 3 at 7 pm 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. in 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 July 17: Join John Orlock, Samuel B. and Virginia C. Knight Professor of Humanities, Department of English, Case Western Reserve University & the company of Lady Windermere’s Fan. August 21: Join the company of The Woman Hater. Mamai Theatre Company was co-founded in 2010 by Bernadette Clemens, Wendy Kriss, Christine McBurney, and Derdriu Ring. Mamai (pronounced Mah' may) is the Gaelic word for “mother.” Four working mothers, theatre artists, colleagues, and friends arrived at a place where it was time to create opportunities for themselves and their community. “Don’t wait to create” became the inspiration for Mamai Theatre Company. Our 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. In 2013 The Plain Dealer announced, “Mamai Theatre Company...has made a howling entrance onto the city’s artistic scene” and named their inaugural production, Medea, a top-10 theatre event of the year. In 2014 LandofCleve.net added, “In only a few short years, Mamai Theatre Company has established themselves as a major player in the Cleveland theatre community." We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. www.mamaitheatreco.org mamaitheatrecocleveland(a)gmail.com ###

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 24 Jun '16

24 Jun '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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Press Release: Adult community dancers share their love of dance with seniors
by Jen Garlando via NEohioPAL 24 Jun '16

24 Jun '16

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Adult community dancers share their love of dance with seniors The AdVerb Project is an outreach extension of Verb Ballets' community engagement CLEVELAND, OH - A group compromised of nine adults over age forty have rekindled an appreciation of dance and want to share their love of movement with local seniors. The AdVerb Project is a group comprised of local community members taking Dance for Everyone classes at the Verb Ballets studio in Shaker Heights. The Dance for Everyone classes are open to anyone who shares the love of dance. Dance classes are available for a variety of different ability levels from beginner to advanced. The program serves over 200 students annually ages 13-65 and up. The AdVerb Project developed out of adult learners looking to experience what it is like to be a professional dancer and to learn to perform. Verb Ballets' Associate Director, Richard Dickinson leads a performance workshop where community members participate in the process of developing a piece for performance including learning choreography and performance techniques. Rehearsals are held once a week. In an effort to give back to the community The AdVerb Project will be performing for seniors at local nursing homes over the next five weeks including: June 24 at The Slovene Home for the Aged; Cleveland; July 8 at Salida Woods; Mentor; July 15; Aberdeen Crossing; Highland Heights and July 22 at Fairmount Health and Rehabilitation; Willoughby. All performances are at 7pm. If you are interested in having The AdVerb Project come perform for a senior center please contact Associate Director, Richard Dickinson at 216-397-3757 or rdickinson(a)verbballets.org. The AdVerb Project is an ongoing performance group all are welcome to join. Learn more about Verb Ballets open community dance classes and community performance group at http://verbballets.org/classes.html. ###

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The CAST of Lakeland Theatre's production of The Last Five Years
by Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL 24 Jun '16

24 Jun '16

*Lakeland Civic Theatre Announces the cast of * *The Last Five Years* *NEELY GEVAART and JASON LEUPOLD* Music and Lyrics byJason Robert Brown Directed by Martin Friedman Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper Sound Designed by Eric Simna Production Stage Manager Reagan Hernon *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. *Production Dates:* *The Last Five Years * *will open on Friday, September 16 and run through October 2, 2016. * 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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Lakeland Theatre seeks LIGHTING DESIGNER for The Last Five Years
by Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL 24 Jun '16

24 Jun '16

- *Lakeland Civic Theatre Seeks an experienced* *Lighting Designer for* *The Last Five Years* *This is a paid position. You will be able also to hire a Head Electrician* 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. *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. Will work around vacations. * 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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Free Improv in the Village this Saturday!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 23 Jun '16

23 Jun '16

Torque...Full Throttle Improv brings high energy, physical and hysterical improv to the Reserve Hall Theater! The show combines game structures similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway" along with audience participation. Check out some of Cleveland's hottest improv performers as they take your suggestions and create completely unscripted improvised scenes. Date: June 25, 2016 Show time is 8:30pm Doors open at 8:00pm Show is FREE No need to reserve seats. Just plan on arriving when our doors open at 8:00pm for a great seat! For all CPA information: www.cpacleveland.org <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpacleveland.org%2F&h=uAQEte…> (440) 471-1045 comments(a)cpacleveland.org Free parking is always available in the Mayfield Village Civic Center lot. **Parking lot is located behind Heinens grocery store at the corner of Wilson Mills and Som Center Rd.** **Entrance to the parking lot is off Wilson Mills Comedy Project Alliance Mayfield Village Civic Center (Reserve Theater) 6622 Wilson Mills Rd Mayfield Village, Oh 44143 <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Gilda Shedstecker celebrates Pride with Our Son's Wedding
by Doug Tennant via NEohioPAL 23 Jun '16

23 Jun '16

*Gilda **Shedstecker** Presents! Our Son's Wedding* *"Just tell me, Mary, are we the parents of the groom or the parents of the bride?"* Mary and Angelo Lo Presto are about to escort their son down the aisle. Like fathers throughout the centuries, Angelo isn’t thrilled about his son’s romantic choice — but there’s a 2016 twist in this comedy by Donna de Matteo. Their son's wedding to another man is the incendiary device that blows the door off the closet of Mary and Angelo's own marriage, revealing old skeletons and buried assignations that rattle their Italian-American roots! Every parent wants their child to find happiness. Every person on the face of the planet wants to find love. The challenges faced by parents and children are universal, and sometimes understanding is the best gift you can give. Starring as Mary and Angelo are Cynthia Gribble and Tom Bryant with Joe Soriano as their son Michael and Jared Michael Sparks as his fiance David. Comedy abounds and there are some startlingly tender moments in this wonderful script about resolving prejudice and admitting shame. And to help celebrate, Gilda Shedstecker and the Kathleen Howland Theatre invite the audience to wear their Pride gear, and receive a dollar savings toward GSP's August production of *The Little Dog Laughed*. Two performances left June 24 & 25 at the Kathleen Howland Theatre, 324 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton OH. Tickets are $10 and available at 330-451-0924 or online with major credit cards at www.secondapril.org. <http://www.secondapril.org/> The show does contain strong language and is recommended for a PG-13 audience. For more information visit gildashedstecker.com <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgildashedstecker.com%2F&h=wAQEvx…>

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FREE OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE in Shaker Heights, Lakewood and Elyria this weekend
by Cleveland Shakespeare Festival via NEohioPAL 23 Jun '16

23 Jun '16

The Cool Cleveland newsletter <http://coolcleveland.com/blog/2016/06/cleveland-shakespeare-festival-is-com…> says of CSF: *""It can be tough to follow a Shakespeare play without a glossary and a synopsis even though we’re both English majors. That’s why we’re always surprised at how clearly Cleveland Shakespeare Festival productions come across. " * They have lots of other nice things <http://coolcleveland.com/blog/2016/06/cleveland-shakespeare-festival-is-com…> to say about KING RICHARD II, currently touring: Friday June 24: Shaker Hts Community Colonnade, 3450 Lee Rd Saturday, June 25: Lakewood Park Sunday, June 26: Stocker Arts Center at LCCC in Elyria Friday, July 1: Notre Dame College, South Euclid Saturday, July 2: James A. Garfield National Historic Site, Mentor Sunday, July 3: Lincoln Park, Tremont All performances begin at 7pm and are presented FREE OF CHARGE Bring a blanket or a low-slung chair THE TEMPEST hits the North Coast July 22-August 7 Visit www.cleveshakes.org for more information, for news on alternate indoor venues in case of rain, or to sign up to be a volunteer usher <http://www.cleveshakes.com/support-csf-2/join-the-bard-corps/>.

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EVENT: Dover Players Presents Jekyll & Hyde
by Mark Little via NEohioPAL 23 Jun '16

23 Jun '16

EVENT: Dover Players Presents Jekyll & Hyde The Dover Players community theater group continues its 2016 season with a suspenseful stage adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde, directed by Todd Evangelista. Cast Dr. Henry Jekyll ....................... Adam Campbell Mr. Edward Hyde ........................ Adam Campbell Mr. Marcus Poole, Dr. Jekyll's butler .............. Mark Little Miss Aubrey Enfield, debutante who is engaged to Dr. Jekyll ..... Aubrey Mayer Chief Inspector Enfield, Aubrey's father .............. Eric Magnuson Mrs. Mary Carew, Dr. Jekyll's patient who was cured of blindness ... Jackie Kelly Miss Emily Carew, daughter of Mary, dancer in at the Cavern Club .. Emily Rhinehelder Production Crew Director /Reservations ............. Todd Evangelista Publicity /Box Office /Refreshments ............ Linda Little Tech. Advisor /Program Layout ...... Mark Little Lights and Sound .............. Bob Caco Performance Dates: July 7-9, July 15-17 and July 22-24 Performance Times: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 6:00 p.m. (There is an intermission for each performance when light refreshments will be served.) Location: North Olmsted Old Town Hall 5186 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 NOTE: The Old Town Hall is located just south of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel south on Dover Center Road you will pass the Police Station on the right. The Old Town Hall is the small building between the Police Station and City Hall. You may park in the lot to the left of the Old Town Hall building. Cost: Admission is FREE, first come, first serve. Arrive early for best seats to view the performance. Or, call Acting Out! at 440-779-1284 for reservations available for $5.00 per seat.

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Auditions! You Can't Take It With You and... (Weathervane Playhouse, Akron)
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 23 Jun '16

23 Jun '16

NEWS RELEASE Melanie YC Pepe Artistic Director 330.836.2626<tel:330.826.2626> Auditions Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane<x-apple-data-detectors://1> * Akron, Oh 44313<x-apple-data-detectors://2> For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> You Can't Take It With You August 25 to September 11, 2016 Directed by Fred Gloor Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, June 26, 7 - 10 p.m. Monday, June 27, 7 - 10 p.m. A Kid Like Jake January 12 - 22, 2017 Directed by Bob Belfance Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, July 24, 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, July 25, 7 - 9 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors September 29 to October 16, 2016 Directed by Bob Russell Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, August 7, 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, August 8, 7 - 9 p.m. The Santaland Diaries December 1 - 17, 2016 Directed by Melanie YC Pepe Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, August 28, 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, August 29, 7 - 9 p.m. RED October 27 to November 12, 2016 Directed by Melanie YC Pepe Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, September 4, 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, September 5, 7 - 9 p.m. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat November 22 to December 18, 2016 Directed by Sarah Bailey Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, September 18, 5 - 8 p.m. Monday, September 19, 5 - 8 p.m. I Love You Because February 2 - 18, 2017 Directed by Melanie YC Pepe Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, November 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, November 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ###

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