June 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

French Creek Theatre 2016-2017 Season Reveal Party
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Lorain County Metro Parks proudly presents… *2016-2017 SEASON REVEAL PARTY* You’re invited! Come be a party of the announcement of the much anticipated 2016-2017 theatrical season at the new French Creek Theatre! The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, free ticket giveaways and the advance opportunity to purchase season tickets. RSVP by June 16 at (440) 949-5200 x221 Saturday, June 18th 6:30PM-9:30PM French Creek Theatre 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village, 44054 (440) 949-5200 ext. #221

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Last Postion Open Male Youth for Film
by Derek Harrison via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

DHarrison production is in imedite need of a Youth Male preteen -13 years of age as an actor who has musical capabilities. And has at least some education in acting in lead role. No taller then5ft 1 will be expected. Must be able to pass fitness exam. White or tan skin color. Lives with in a hour distance (others may be looked at if match description) from,green Ohio or stark Ohio. Actor mid have basic knowledge of bible. All actors must bring report cards to interview only accept actors who have good grades. This is my first film outside of school low budge pay can be up to 200 with a guaranteed minimum of 50bucks upon completion. Must be able to swim and wear swimtrunks for camping scene. Has no criminal or drug record. Send headshots and resumes to dmharrison3(a)gmail.com or text message them to 3309363809.

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ONE WEEK - Theater Tap Bootcamp (Arlene Cassara Dance)
by Nicole Cassara via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Theater Tap Bootcamp starts June 21stat Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater Center - Only a few spots left! Visit www.ArleneCassaraDance.com for schedule & registration. Other classes available for all ages & levels: Beginning Ballet, Stretch & Barre, Jr.Hip-Hop & more! Located at 24371 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted (440) 716-1655. Certified dance studio & instructors. We look forward to dancing with you this summer!

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Onstage Seating Reservations now available for Beauty and the Beast
by Mercury Theatre Company via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Beauty and the Beast Reservations for Onstage Seating now available in advance! <http://conta.cc/1TRoNFa>http://conta.cc/1OnovUy Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing now through June 25 at Mercury Theatre Company, is offering onstage seating reservations for all remaining performances. Be enchanted all over again by the story of Belle and the Beast in this brand new Mercury Theatre Company production in the Regina Hall at Notre Dame College. Based on the classic 1991 Disney animated film, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of an arrogant Prince who is cursed to spend the rest of his life as a frightening monster. To save himself he must gain the love of a beautiful young woman, Belle, and soon learns that real change must come from inside. A fantastically enjoyable adventure, this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters and dazzling production numbers, including: "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Complete with Muppet-style puppets, ONSTAGE SEATING (now available by advanced reservation) and 30 top-notch actors, Artistic Director Pierre-Jacques Brault promises a unique theatrical experience the whole family will enjoy. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Mercury Theatre Company! Seats range from $16-$20 and tickets are now on sale by calling (216) 771-5862 or ordering online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org<http://www.mercurytheatrecompany.org>. In addition to single tickets, subscriptions and group rates are available now by calling 216.771.5862. At A Glance: What: Disney's Beauty and the Beast When: Now through June 25 June 16 and 23 at 7:00 pm June 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30 pm June 19 and 25 at 2:00 pm Where: Regina Hall, Notre Dame College. 1857 South Green Rd., South Euclid, 44121 Cost: $20 Adults, $16 Seniors (60+), $16 children and students (with valid ID) How: For tickets call 216.771.5862 or order online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org<http://www.mercurytheatrecompany.org> For More Information : <http://conta.cc/1TRoNFa> http://conta.cc/1OnovUy Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Fwd: Summer Youth Musical returns to Medina to stage “Alice in Wonderland”
by Ansley Valentine via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

*Summer Youth Musical returns to Medina to stage “Alice in Wonderland”* Medina, Ohio, June 14, 2016—For the second year in a row, Summer Youth Musical will present a delightful family-friendly musical “Alice in Wonderland.” Written by Mike Davis, “Alice” will be presented at the Highland High School Performing Arts Center, 4150 Ridge Rd, Medina, OH 44256. Public performances are Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance online at www.showtix4u.com or at the door. The production is also conducting a canned food drive. For each pound of non-perishable food items donated, patrons will receive a discount of up to $2 off per regular ticket. Call (330) 899-7150 for more information. The production is directed by Nate Sayatovich. Sayatovich works in the education department at The Cleveland Play House, the recent recipient of the 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Music direction is by Michelle Hujar. Ansley Valentine provides the musical staging. Tom West has designed the lights and Donna Miller has designed the costumes. According to Sayatovich, “As we go into our second year with this new program, we have grown our participation and welcomed many new children to our production. For many of the younger students, this is their first experience on stage. Balanced with some wonderful veteran student actors, everyone has a very positive educational experience. Our connection to a professional theater network lets us stretch our resources and achieve an artistic, quality production youth theatre programs don't often have.” The production benefits from the support of the Montville Township Trustees and various community partners. “Alice in Wonderland” features a cast of over 50 elementary through high school age actors from Cuyahoga, Medina and Summit Counties. Leading this band of Wonderland characters is Logan Bowers as Alice; Justin Chandler-Holtz as Mad Hatter; Julia Martin as Queen of Hearts; Rebecca Marzloff as TweedleDee; Riley Hayes as TweedleDum, Bradley Staron as March Hare; Nataley Davis as White Rabbit; Isabelle George as Duchess; Erin Sharpe as Caterpillar; Ella Barberic as Dormouse; Ian Blair as King of Hearts; Gabriel Byrne as Fish Footman; Emileo Fernandez as Frog Footman; Elizabeth Gilbert as Card 5; Benjamin Miller as Cook; Arden Lewis as French Mouse; Sid Kranz as Knave of Hearts; Bryce Shepard as Duck; Tyler Shepard as Eaglet; Caroline Szekely as Card 7; Kathryn Vanover as Dodo; Abby Weyls as Mock Turtle; Harper Wisniewski as Card 2; Makenna Byrne as Gryphon; and Addie Wisniewski as The Cheshire Cat. The cast also includes Jacob Conrad, Megan Conrad, Bridget Chandler-Holtz, Allison Custer, Addison Dressel, Erika Evans, Chloe Galletti, Kathryn George, Sammy George, Kadence Glawe, Kelsey Glawe, Xiamara Glover, Lacie Haffner, Brenna Holliday, Gabby Jackson, Anna Kosar, Mya Kosar, Sydney Lewis, Mia Marsala, Natalie Miller, Jordanne Oberhaus, Camille Pasipanki, Madison Schaner, Emma Sielski, Billy Stuchal, Annaliese Vanover, Samantha Wyatt, and Jamie Zickefoose. (330) 899-7150 ansleyvalentine(a)gmail.com www.facebook.com/SummerYouthMusical ###

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The Cleveland Museum of Art: A Portrait at the Beachwood Library
by Margaret Reardon via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

The Beachwood Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library 25501 Shaker Blvd presents The Cleveland Museum of Art: A Portrait Wednesday June 15 at 7 pm Acclaimed photographers Jennie Jones and her assistant, Stuart Pearl had the great privilege of photographing the Cleveland Museum of Art as it stands today, an international star in interior design, art presentation and preservation with great social spaces. After a year and a half, the images were assembled by the museum staff for a celebratory publication, The Cleveland Museum of Art: A Portrait, which was released in the fall of 2014. Come hear the inside story of what makes the CMA so very special. In celebration of the Museums 100 year! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free and open to all! Books will be available for purchase and signing. RSVP here or call 216-831-6868.

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ONLY 12 DAYS UNTIL "ROCKY HORROR SHOW" AUDITIONS!!
by Michael Dempsey via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '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! (see below) *Prepare a song in the style of the show, 16 bars to one minute long. Please provide sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE. Dress appropriately for dance, and be prepared to read if time permits. *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=qAQE7gix2&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, October 28 at 7:30 pm. Saturday midnight show October 29 at 12:00 am. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5 at 7:30 pm. 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”. *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 published novelist, screenwriter and playwright. For questions, or to schedule an audition appointment, email the director at demzer(a)gmail.com. -- 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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TONIGHT: Dark Room at CPT - Open Mic and Free Beer!
by Mindy Herman via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

*The Dark Room at CPT Tuesday, June 14th * *This month: Open Mic * The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, June 14th* The Church at CPT (just east of the Gordon Square Theatre) Cleveland Public Theatre 6407 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors. Writers will be chosen on a first come-first serve basis. Writers can bring up to 10 pages of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! *7:30pm:* Open Mic Session readings begin *And don't forget - FREE Great Lakes Beer!* Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. Writers wishing to present during the open session portion of Dark Room may submit shorter works, up to ten pages, in advance of the event or bring them on the night of the event. Open session readings are first come, first serve until all slots have been allotted. All submissions should be made to Mindy Herman at herman.mindy(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> or to John Busser at jpbusser(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> . See you in the Dark Room! -Mindy -- Mindy Childress Herman www.mindychildress.com herman.mindy(a)gmail.com

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CSU Summer Dance Workshop for Students (High School & College) and Professionals!
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

----------------------------------------------------------------------- CSU SUMMER DANCE! JUNE 27-JULY 15, 2016 Cleveland State University Department of Theatre & Dance presents its annual 3-week Summer Dance Workshop June 27-July 15. Quality instruction in contemporary dance techniques and somatics, as well as artist chats, studio showings with GroundWorks DanceTheater, a foam rolling workshop, and more! This year features nationally recognized guest artists, Adam Barruch, Helanius Wilkins, and Leslie Dworkin. Open to dance students and professionals. Flexible registration options available. For more information (including registration form and full schedule): http://www.csuohio.edu/class/theatre-dance/csu-summer-dance -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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1 week (make appt now) until AUDITIONS - Death of a Salesman, directed by Fred Sternfeld
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

*Here is information <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mC_2j3R1v1CMrZbIuhYgiiBq7UMr38eNC9a_THE…> about AUDITIONS for Death of a Salesman at TrueNorth Theatre.* -- Fred Sternfeld http://www.fredsternfeld.com

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