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MY STORY FESTIVAL at DOBAMA THEATRE This Weekend
by JD Tell via NEohioPAL 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Please join us for the My Story Festival, a weekend of new work by members of Dobama Theatre's Playwrights' GYM. These new dramatic works are be based on the life experiences of people in our community who have risen to meet challenges. The Festival is a benefit for the Playwrights' GYM.The Festival has the following performance schedule: Program #1Thursday, June 16 at 7:30pm & Friday, June 17 at 8pm Pride Shabbot by Zack Bennett BernsteinAdapted & Directed by Stuart HoffmanFeaturing: Margi Herwald Zitelli & Jeremy Jenkins When Zack is asked to speak at his childhood synagogue about being a young, gay, Jewish man, he must decide whether to tell the story they want to hear, or his true feelings. My Body is Blue or 20 Cantos From My Ridiculous Life Written & Directed by Christopher JohnstonFeaturing: Courtney Nicole Auman A young woman relies on her poetry and creativity to overcome domestic abuse. How to be a Respectable Junkie Written & Directed by Greg VovosFeaturing: Christopher Bohan* Despite pleas from his dog to do otherwise, Brian decides he will make a video about his heroin addiction before he checks out from life for good. * Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract Program #2Saturday, June 18 at 2:30pm & 8pm The Monster Under the Bed by Dr. Mary E. WeemsDirected by Michael OatmanFeaturing: Jeannine Gaskin, Rodney Freeman & India Nicole Burton A Black woman, her alter-ego and her rapist meet in limbo. Becoming Justin by Faye SholitonDirected by Fred SternfeldFeaturing Neil Kelly & Caden Vincent Becoming Justin is a play about turning a disability into a celebration of differences. Crystal Clear Written & Directed by Cornell Hubert Calhoun IIIFeaturing: Crystal Dobbins, Mia Jones, Zamani Munashe, Darryl Tatum, Laprise Johnson, Katrice Monee Headd & Lewis Finney A single mother's quest to conquer the Mighty Breast Cancer. Funnel Cakes Not Includedbased on the true life adventures and original blog series by Deena Nyer MendlowitzWritten by Deena Nyer Mendlowitz & Anne McEvoyDirected by Anne McEvoyFeaturing: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz and James Angelo Catullo There’s nothing fun about mental illness, but there's plenty that's funny about it…especially through the lens of late night talk shows, amusement parks, improv sessions, and more 80s sitcom references than you ever wanted. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and are available at the door; at dobama.org 24/7 or by calling the box office at 216.932.3396 Dobama Members receive FREE admission, but must call 216.932.3396 or e-mail boxoffice(a)dobama.org to reserve their tickets.

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FLASH SALE FRIDAY MORNNG
by Todd Dieringer via NEohioPAL 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

WEDDING DRESS SALE Friday Morning - 10 a.m. until Noon at Weathervane Playhouse Weathervane Playhouse is selling Wedding dresses from our stock. Dresses vary in style and size. Dresses are from the 1960's up to the last 5 years. We will not supply a dressing room. All sales are final. Dresses are as is. First come first served. Cash/Credit/Debit will be accepted. The dresses will be on sale Friday June 17. from 10 am until noon. Weathervane is located at 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, Ohio 44313

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Call for Actors to Play Presidents and I Approve This Message! Auditions Saturday June 18!
by Margaret Reardon via NEohioPAL 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Looking for Presidents,actors who can or do role-playan American President. There’s a big party coming to town this summer and so is the media. This is a once in a lifetime chance for the makers of arts and culture in Northeast Ohio to show off and promote our scene to people in our region and around the world. (…that “world" thing got you nervous?) Casting Call: Saturday, June 18 at 2:00 PM Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library25501 Shaker Blvd. Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Contact: Scott Carpenter (216) 262-1723 - For this casting call, please come prepared to demonstrate your improvisational skills as the President(s) of your choice. - And if you know someone who makes a good American President, please tell him(her) about this opportunity. Some Details About the Gig: What: This is a street acting performance gig where improvisation and audience interaction will make the show. We’re looking for people who have or would like to play one of America’s past Presidents. We need actors to play Abe Lincoln, and we’re especially interested in people who would play one of Ohio’s Presidents: Harrison, Grant, Garfield, Hayes, McKinnley, Harding, or Taft—but the more actors and more presidents we have, the better. So step up Bill (Clinton), and where are you Tricky Dick? (Nixon), you too Hillary, Bernie, and the other wannabes, we need you! There won’t be any scripts, just background information to become familiar with—we want our actors to have fun and contribute to the making of each performance, to show off their creativity and improvisational skills. Each event will be covered by the media and everyone involved will be credited. When: July 8 - July 17, We’re planning approximately 10 performances, one every day for one hour each, with a few during lunch hour but most after 5:00 PM. More actors will mean fewer performances for each. Where: Appearing at arts and cultural venues across the region and in the City of Cleveland. Who: Us, the makers of arts and culture in Northeast Ohio. Why: To unite and promote our arts and culture scene. Production Contact: Scott Carpenter (216) 262-1723, carpenterdesign(a)mac.com If you are interested, please call immediately, let us know you will attend the casting call. Thank you!

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Acting Is Not A Business (And Other Tall Tales)
by Brian Bowers via NEohioPAL 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

“Hey, I want you to introduce you to my friend Brian. You’ll really like him. He used to hang out with us back in college. And he’s an actor!” “An actor, huh?” (Snicker and sneer). “So what’s your REAL job?” Does this conversation sound familiar? I’ve been through it myself many times throughout the years. I’ve gone down a different path since I’ve had my family, but for a long time I was trying to make it as a working actor. Even when I was making some money, this was a pretty disheartening conversation. As soon as the word “actor” leaves your mouth, people form a mental picture of you waiting tables or living in a cramped apartment with half a dozen other wannabes. Interesting–people know that actors have the ability to make money, but they always assume that you are not. If you ask around, people will be able to quote how much money Julia Roberts or Brad Pitt made in their last films, but they seem to have no concept of actors working but making less than that. We’ll I’ll tell you a secret that you’re not going to like–we are part of the problem. Yes, us. The actors. *Read the rest of this article at Gorilla Film School <http://gorillafilmschool.com/acting-not-business-tall-tales/>*

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Note-Oriety Showchoir Presents "Up & Down the Radio Dial" TONIGHT and this weekend!
by via NEohioPAL 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Add a little nostalgia into your life as you take a trip 'Up & Down the Radio Dial' with the Note-Oriety Showchoir tonight (Thursday), Friday (6/17) and Saturday (6/18)!!! Reliving some of the most memorable music of the century, the Note-Oriety Showchoir, under the direction of R. Scott Posey with accompaniment by Ann Michael and a five-piece orchestra, will have you tapping your toes and humming along to such favorites as Under the Boardwalk, Mambo Italiano, Jailhouse Rock, and California Dreamin'. The 30-member adult performing ensemble will be groovin' to hits like Jackson 5's I'll Be There, U-2's Beautiful Day, Ray Charles' Hallelujah I Love Her So, Queen's Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and the Bruno Mars hit, Uptown Funk. This year's production promises to entertain pop music enthusiasts of all ages and musical tastes, combining beautiful arrangements, creative costuming, scintillating choreography and an imaginative set design! The show is at 7pm on June 16 and 17 and 2pm on June 18 in the Solon High School Auditorium, 33600 Inwood Road in Solon. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $5 for children. Note-Oriety Showchoir is a non-profit organization that has specialized in the performance of American popular music for more than 45 years. Formerly known as "The Selrec Singers," the group has performed at Playhouse Square, the Hard Rock Rocksino, the Lake County Captains' games and at events and communities throughout Northern Ohio. The group recently performed for the second time with the band Foreigner. Members come from a wide variety of backgrounds but all share a love of music and live performance! For more information about the group or the performances, please email noteorietyshowchoir(a)gmail.com or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NOTE-ORIETY-SHOWCHOIR-210338132379522/ Hope to see you at the shows!!! ###

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Audition Notice - Clague Playhouse
by Tyson Rand via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Auditions for ClaguePlayhouse’s first production for their 2016-2017 season will be held at CLAGUE PLAYHOUSE, 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, OH 44145 on June 28th & 29th at 7:30 pmWhat I Did Last Summer by A. R. Gurney Directed by Ron Newell 2 Males – 4 Females – As this is a memory play, the characters are age specificbut may be played by creative actors of a diverse variety of ages at the director’sdiscretion. A warm-hearted coming of age story set in a posh vacation colony on the shoresof Lake Erie in 1945. The story centers around Charlie, a rebellious fourteenyear old, during the summer before he’s to be sent to a boarding school. Afterlanding a summer job as a handy man for local artist, Anna, Charlie findshimself caught between the clashing philosophies of his new free-spirited bossand those of his very conservative mother. Show dates: Sept. 23rd through Oct. 16th, 2016 Rehearsals to be determined based on actor availability but may begin as earlyas August 1st. CLAGUE PLAYHOUSE auditions begin at 7:30 pm. No appointmentis required. Headshots and resumes are always welcome and mosthelpful. Auditionees will be asked to cold read from the script. You maybe asked to stay to read additional scenes. There will be callbacks only ifnecessary. Clague Playhouse is a non-profit 501c3 community theater. Actorsreceive a modest stipend for their involvement. A limited number of perusal scripts are available atthe Clague Playhouse Box Office for a $10 refundable deposit. BoxOffice hours are Wed.-Sat. from 1-6 PM, 440-331-0403. Characters:Charlie (age 14 - within the story) While his father isfighting in the Pacific, Charlie is summering with his mother and sister beforeheading for boarding school in the fall. Having planned on loafing &playing with friends, his need for spending money has forced him to take asummer job that changes his life. Ted (age 16 – withinthe story) A local boy & Charlie’s friend - they swim, play “war,” argue,tease & fight – and of course talk about life as they see it – which mustcertainly include girls. Grace (age late 30s-early 40s) Charlie’s Mother. Trying tokeep the children occupied while her husband is at war, she is of theconservative “upper crust” and trying her best in her husband’s absence. Elsie (age 19 – within the story) Charlie’s older sister.Entitled, irritated and a classic bossy big sister. Bonny (age 14 – within the story) A friend of Charlie &Ted, she babysits, teases & likes that boys like her. Anna Trumbull (mature but ageless) An artist and teacher,Anna was once a member of the “upper crust” but life experience has turned heraway from that sector of society. She sees a kindred spirit in Charlie so shehires him and encourages him to discover and express himself outside ofsociety’s confines. She is appallingly honest and very direct about nearlyeverything.

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Acting for Film & TV
by via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Registration is now open for the next acting class co-sponsored by Cosmo Models Ohio and Willoughby Parks & Recreation. Advanced Acting for Film & TV on Monday June 27, 7 to 8:30 pm Focus will be on acting for the camera, including specific techniques and exercises used in various types of method acting. Participants will be taped and critiqued. Instructor: Edd Schultz $12 for Willoughby residents $17 for non-residents Willoughby Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094 Monday June 27, 7 to 8:30 pm. Please be prompt. Willoughby residents $12, non-residents $17 Please call Willoughby Parks & Recreation to register. Call 440-953-4200.

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Improv workshop with LA actress!
by Joe DePaul via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Improv workshop with LA actress! Friday July 15th Shannan Leigh Yancsuark is originally from Akron, although she is now based out of Los Angeles! Shannan is super excited to share her years of improv experience with you. Shannan performs regularly with The Captains of Industry (Long form improv group) and Slow...Children at Play ( a short form improv group). In addition she just booked a lead in a new Pilot called Mother Ducks! This workshop will assist you in taking your improv skill to a whole different level. This one is sure to fill up fast so click the link below to register or call 330-666-4125. http://pmtm.com/july-workshop-improv-with-shannan.php

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LOOKING FOR A BOY FOR A LEAD ROLE
by Dave Cockley via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Captain Dave Productions Casting Call Looking for an upper elementary or teen BOY to take on a lead role in THOSE RUNAWAY RASCALS a summer music video that will be shot on location early this summer The show will be placed on Facebook and Youtube For questions or more information contact: captaindave2898(a)aol.com

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LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! Talespinner Puppet and Mask Camp!
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Summer Puppet and Mask Camp — June 20th - June 24th Kids (ages 6-10) & Early Teens (ages 11-14) Mon-Thurs 8:30am-3pm; Fri 8:30am-noon This one-week camp allows students to build puppets and masks, and write their own stories to perform for parents and friends at week's end. All masks and puppets made are theirs to keep. TCT offers three in-house Youth Theatre Arts courses per year. They take place on location at TCT—a 188 seat, ADA compliant theatre located on the eastern edge of the Detroit-Shoreway area of Cleveland's near west side. TCT uses professional artist/educators working in their dedicated fields to teach every class, residency, and workshop. Each artist/educator has been trained to carry out TCT's educational offerings to the fullest, and to ensure that every child involved in its programming is noticed, encouraged to participate, and supported. TCT's artist/educators provide children with the tools to grow and bloom not only artistically, but with the confidence and new awareness that involvement in the arts brings. Summer Puppet and Mask Camp: $200 A minimum of 50% is due upon registration, with the balance due on first day of classes. Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, Visa, or MasterCard. To register and pay by check or money order: Call 216.264.9680 to register Make check or money order payable to: Talespinner Children’s Theatre Mail to: Talespinner Children’s Theatre Reinberger Auditorium 5209 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44102 To register and pay by cash: Call 216.264.9680 to register Please do not send cash through the mail. We ask that any cash payment be made in person at the theatre. To register and pay by Visa or MasterCard: Register and pay online ( http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/education/register.htm) or call 216.264.9680. For more information, or to ask questions, email us as info(a)talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org, or call 216.264.9680. Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *Registration now open for TCT's Summer Mask and Puppet Camps, running **June 20th - June 24th* *Next on the TCT main stage:* *The Crocodile, The Cobra, and the Girl Down the Well* June 4th - 26th, 2016 For tickets and more information, visit us on the web at talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org or call 216.264.9680

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