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Youth Theatre Classes start NEXT WEEK at The Cassidy Theatre! Register TODAY
by The Cassidy Theatre via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

*DON’T WAIT– ACT NOW* *Classes start June 20th and 21st* *Announcing: Summer 2016 Youth Theatre Classes at The Cassidy Theatre Call 440-842-4600 <440-842-4600> for more information* StarDust! 4-6 year olds Mondays 10:00am-10:45am June 20th - August 8th 2016 Here’s a fun way for the youngest ones to get their start in theater! This non-stressful approach to basic acting will teach your star how to twinkle! This class will work on imagination, memorization and working together. A brief showcase featuring what they have learned will be presented free for family and friends Monday August 8th at 10:00 AM. *No Class on Monday July 4th. StarLight! 7-12 year olds Mondays 11:00 am- 12:00 pm June 20th - August 8th 2016 This class is for students who want to focus on acting. During the course of this program, students will be instructed in improvisation, character work, and voice and movement for acting. The program is designed to benefit children of all abilities and experience levels. Students must have basic reading skills. Studies will culminate in a free performance for family and friends Monday August 8th at 11:00 AM. *No Class on Monday July 4th. StarShine! 7-19 year olds (Students will be broken into smaller groups based on age) Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am- 1:00pm June 21th - August 6th 2016 This is an active and exciting class for students to study musical theatre including; singing, acting, and dance. Students of any experience level are encouraged to attend. Students will develop audition skills, learn about theater history, creating a character, and building confidence. Studies will culminate in a free final performance for family and friends Saturday August 6th at 12:00 PM on the Cassidy mainstage. Shooting Stars!- ONE DAY ONLY Intro to Theater Class! Great for busy kids (Ages 8-18) Saturday July 16th at 12:00 pm- 3:00pm This one day, three hour course is designed for students who are interested in the arts but don’t have the time for our regular classes. Students will learn theater basics in a multi-age theater workshop. Program includes an acting workshop featuring games and scene work, a backstage tour including costumes and props, brief theater history, and much more! This introduction to the theater world is meant to broaden students' knowledge of the arts. Must have basic reading skills. Enroll early because space is limited! **There is a $10 discount for each additional family member registered. *You can register by phone, mail, or by stopping at the theater box office during our regular hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Payment can be made with cash, check, or credit card. If mailing registration send this completed application with a check made payable to: The Cassidy Theatre, Inc. 6200 Pearl Road Parma Heights, Ohio 44130 *Payment must be sent in with this form.* Payment is non-refundable and cannot be prorated for absence. General information about the Cassidy Youth Theatre program- The Cassidy Youth Theatre program has been providing acting, singing and dancing classes for many years. The program is coordinated by Sarah Clare, who has been involved as a director and choreographer and teacher for the Cassidy Youth Theatre as well as many local schools and theaters. Check out current teacher bios at: www.cassidytheatre.com If you are not on our mailing list for class brochures and Youth Theatre auditions announcements and would like to be, or if you have any questions, please call the theatre at 440-842-4600 and leave your name, phone number, address, and message.

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Swordplay and Monologue classes with Ohio Shakespeare Festival
by via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

[ ]( http://www.ohioshakespeare.com/ ) Summer Classes Learn to swing a sword or perfect your verse. Open to all ages. These engaging and intensive workshops focus on some of the most exciting elements of Shakespeare. Classes are suitable for all skill levels! Our small class environment and dedicated instructors meet students at their level to ensure individual growth. What actor doesn't need to brush up on his/her stage combat? Taught by OSF actor/educators, two days of training, and air conditioned. At $100 per student, these classes are a steal. Swordplay workshop is filling up--only a few spots left! [ http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/weekend-workshops-2015/ ]( http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/weekend-workshops-2015/ ) [ ]( https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a75df5f806d6cb944579f9469/images/24ebbe9a-0c3… ) Swordplay and Shakespeare go hand-in-hand. Join Ohio Shakespeare’s resident certified fight choreographer Ryan Zarecki for an exploration of stage combat as it relates to the works of the Bard. In this two day workshop, learn the fighting techniques used by OSF to bring Shakespeare’s battles to life with an emphasis on safety, creativity, story-telling, and accuracy. Open to ages 14 and over. [ REGISTER NOW ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/shakespeareandswords ) A monologue-centered acting class, join Ohio Shakespeare Festival for a two day workshop focusing on verse, direct audience address, expression through consonants and vowels, and other classical acting techniques. Participants will not only emerge with an audition-ready Shakespeare monologue, but also the tools to decipher the acting clues hidden in Shakespeare's texts. Open to all ages. [ REGISTER NOW ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/monologuecoaching ) "We must have bloody noses and crack'd crowns...!" —Henry IV, Part One

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Wu Xia - A Martial Arts Tango - you are invited to check it out
by Johnny Wu via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Hi everyone, if you have 10 mins to spare, please feel free to check out this martial arts short film that we made back in February in the snow (yea, whatever that was available in Cleveland). :) Shot in 1 day (since there weren’t snow left the next). We are proud to present: Wu Xia - A Martial Arts Tango - check it out! <https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FF59YGKfa3AA&h=fAQ…> https://youtu.be/F59YGKfa3AA <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/wuxia?source=feed_text> ‪#‎wuxia <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mdifilm?source=feed_text> ‪#‎mdifilm Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Dynamic Multicultural Branding Event Producing with high ROI Video Production Branding www.mdifilm.com inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Co-Founder/Co-Chair Executive Committee Cleveland Asian Festival May 21-22, 2016 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org Producer One World Day - Celebrating 100 Years of Cleveland Cultural Gardens The event hosted by the Cultural Gardens for the Gardens August 28, 2016 http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org/ VP of Organization and Public Relations OCA-Cleveland Chapter “Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice - 88.7FM Sundays 7pm-8pm, reaching 9000 listeners monthly worldwide OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio – Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.clevelandindieclub.com www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub St. Clair Superior Development Board Member Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force AsiaTown Masterplan Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council

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Designer Positions at Ashland University
by Teresa Durbin-Ames via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Ashland University Department of Theatre seeks Scenic, Costume and Lighting Designers for two shows in 2016-2017 academic season: *The Autumn Garden* by Lillian Hellman (opens Oct. 21, 2016) and *Almost, Maine* by John Cariani (opens March 29, 2017). If interested, submit cover letter, resume, link to digital portfolio, and contact information for three references to: Teresa Durbin-Ames at *tdurbin(a)ashland.edu <tdurbin(a)ashland.edu>* Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Ashland University meets fully its obligation of nondiscrimination under federal and state laws and is actively committed to diversity in its workplace. Employment will require a criminal background check. *www.ashland.edu <http://www.ashland.edu>* -- Dr. Teresa Durbin-Ames Associate Professor Department of Theatre 235 Center for the Arts Ashland University Ashland, OH 44805 419-289-5821 http://autheatredepartment.blogspot.com/

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Costume Studio Manager Position at Ashland University
by Teresa Durbin-Ames via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Ashland University seeks a part-time Costume Studio Manager beginning August 2016. Costume Studio Manager (CSM) will serve as the staff supervisor in the Department of Theatre Costume Studio. CSM will directly oversee the student workers (paid and theatre lab students) in the construction of costumes for department productions; will work with student and guest costume designers to realize designs; will be responsible for any purchasing; will maintain the costume studio equipment, organize and maintain costume storage, and train student costume, hair & make-up crews; will coordinate costumes for Department of Music Madrigal Feast and Opera Scenes. CSM also team-teaches Intro to Technical Theatre course with Technical Director. Submit cover letter, resume, portfolio samples, and contact information for three references to: Teresa Durbin-Ames at*tdurbin(a)ashland.edu <tdurbin(a)ashland.edu>* Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Ashland University meets fully its obligation of nondiscrimination under federal and state laws and is actively committed to diversity in its workplace. Employment will require a criminal background check. *www.ashland.edu <http://www.ashland.edu>* -- Dr. Teresa Durbin-Ames Associate Professor Department of Theatre 235 Center for the Arts Ashland University Ashland, OH 44805 419-289-5821 http://autheatredepartment.blogspot.com/

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Tonight!!! Workshop Players Auditions For "Dearly Beloved" by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS! Auditions for "Dearly Beloved" by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Dave MacKeigan, director, is looking to cast 7 females and 4 males from a wide range of ages in this hilarious comedy featuring the antics of the Futrelle sisters and their entourage. "Dearly Beloved" centers around Tina Jo’s wedding. Her mother Frankie has worked feverishly to make it a success, but sister Twink’s cost cutting measures has led to Fayro’s first pot luck wedding. Mother of the groom, Patsy Price does her best to disrupt things. Long lost sister Honey Raye shows up with a curve of her own. Many twists and turns cause this show to be a delight for both audience and cast. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Audition dates: *Monday and Tuesday, June 13 and June 14 *beginning at 7:00 at Workshop Players. Show dates: September 8,9,10, 16,17,18,23,24,25 Contact Dave MacKeigan at Dave(a)davenjudy.net for more information -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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Monster in the Closet Auditions @ Theatre 8:15
by Carson Coombs via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

Auditions for Monster in the Closet will take place MONDAY, JUNE 20TH FROM 6:30 TO 7:30 PM AT THEATRE 8:15 (4740 Massillon Road, Green OH, 44232) What is “Monster in the Closet” about? Emily has a big problem. Not only is she sent to bed just as she reaches the highest level of her new video game, but there’s a monster in her closet! It’s not just her imagination. Her friend Stephanie saw it, too. Suffering the teasing of her brother and his friends, Emily and Stephanie recruit some of their own friends to help capture the monster. What they don’t know is that Murray, the closet monster, doesn’t mean any harm — he only wants to play Emily’s new video game. He’s too scared of kids to even think about trying to frighten them. Murray’s boss, the Dream King, has heard about his goofing off on the job, and now Murray is on probation. Murray’s supervisor, fellow monster Wanda, is not happy with him either. After all, every monster knows that when a child is born, a monster is assigned to watch over her — not to play with her toys and especially not to get caught in the act! What will happen when Emily has all her friends over for a sleepover to try to capture Murray? Even with Emily’s friend Brain’s careful analysis and planning, the girls wind up trapping the Dream King and his secretary, Toady, instead of Murray. With other wonderfully entertaining characters like Sandy the Sandman and his dream weavers, the solution to Emily’s monster problem brings humor, a bit of ingenuity and a little magic to this charming and delightful family show. It is a show from Pioneer Drama. We would appreciate it if you could let us know by Sunday, June 19th if are attending via email monsterinthecloset1(a)yahoo.com Thank you!

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Actors needed for domestic violence play
by Theresa Burrage via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

Seeking male and female actors for "This Girlz Lyfe" a play about domestic violence and drug addiction written by Ernesta Jefferson. NEEDED: Male or female actor - strip club manager/ownerFemale - strip club dancers (you don't need to be a real stripper but must be able to move, speak and look the part) Other supporting female and male roles may be available. Performance Dates - August 5-7, 2016 (tentative) Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons at Fairfax Recreation Center, 2335 E. 82nd, Cleveland, Ohio 44104. Not all cast members have to attend each rehearsal Contact Ernesta Jefferson, 216-278-4297, ernestajefferson0(a)gmail.com or Angel Miller 216-310-9637, angelmiller314(a)gmail.com to schedule an audition and for questions.

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BECK CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES (AGES 3-7) START THIS WEEK!
by Jonathan Kronenberger via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

On Monday, June 13, Beck Center for the Arts' Theater Department kicks off the summer session with a variety of specially designed classes for the youngest of our actors. If you have been meaning to sign up, you still have an opportunity to do so this week! You can register online at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org>, by phone at 216.521.2540 x10 or by stopping by in person to Beck Center for the Arts. Kids-N-Theater (Ages 3-5) Children take part in basic theater skills (singing, movement and acting) in a lively, creative, positive classroom atmosphere. Parents/caregivers participate during every session. Each class provides an opportunity for everyone to share in the theatrical experience. Tuition: $88 (1st child) Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No charge for parent/caregiver. #4407 Monday 10:00-10:45 AM; 6/13-8/1; $88; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany; Main Bldg 205 SOLD OUT! #4408 Monday 5:30-6:15 PM; 6/13-8/1; $88; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany; Main Bldg 205 Acting Adventures (Ages 4-6) Designed to introduce children to theater through improvised imagination as each week students collectively conquer a new adventure. Students focus on projecting their voices, listening for directions, developing stage presence, and working together while stretching their imaginations. Parents are welcome to attend the final class to participate in one of these amazing adventures. Note: This class meets twice a week. #4406 Tue & Thur 9:00-9:45 AM; 6/14-7/14; $125; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany; Main Bldg 205 #4405 Tue & Thur 4:30-5:15 PM; 6/14-7/14; $125; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany; Main Bldg 205 Little Folks Theater (Ages 4-7) Little Folks Theater I Little Folks introduces our younger students to the magic of theater and is also designed for returning students as new exercises and material are explored each semester. Children engage in lively classroom activities involving creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. This class stresses positive self-development and interaction, and concludes with an informal presentation for family and friends. Note: This class meets twice a week. #4409 Tue & Thur (Ages 4-5) 10:00-10:45 AM; 6/14-7/14; $125; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany; Main Bldg 205 #4410 Tue & Thur (Ages 4-6) 5:30-6:15 PM; 6/14-7/14; $125; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany; Main Bldg 205 Little Folks Theater II Continuing from and building upon the work started in Little Folks Theater, students delve deeper in their exploration of creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. This class stresses positive self-development and interaction, and concludes with an informal presentation for family and friends. You do not need to have taken Little Folks I to enroll in this class. Note: This class meets twice a week. #4411 Tue & Thur (Ages 6-7) 11:00-11:45 AM; 6/14-7/14; $125; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany; Main Bldg 205 * * * * * Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring regional artists.

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Review of "The Toxic Avenger" at Cain Park
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

Cain Park’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ goes from intoxicating to punch-drunk Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics “The Toxic Avenger,” currently on stage at Cain Park, is the love-child of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” No, that’s not really how this off-beat, off-Broadway rock musical came into being. But it’s so much easier to envision this kind of conception then the fact that such a conspicuously silly sci-fi farce was written by the same fellows – Joe DiPietro (“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”) and David Bryan (keyboardist for the rock band Bon Jovi) – who won a Tony Award for writing the comparatively straight-laced musical “Memphis.” Based on the 1984 low-budgeted B-movie by Lloyd Kaufman, “The Toxic Avenger” features nerdy Melvin Ferd III (Ellis C. Dawson III), who is in love with the blind town librarian Sarah (Natalie Green) and is on a mission to clean up the nuclear waste in his hometown in New Jersey. The corrupt Mayor of the town (Kate Leigh Michalski), whose shady business deals are responsible for the toxic dump, attempts to foil Melvin’s plans by having her thugs (Codie Higer and Mariah Burks) dump him into a vat of toxic goo. He emerges as a deformed, radioactive mutant with superhuman strength, hell-bent on righting wrongs and breaking into song with little provocation. DiPietro’s script is hilarious and uses every sci-fi genre trope, musical theater convention and New Jersey failing as its plaything. But what is delightfully outrageous and deliciously idiotic out of the gate becomes tedious as audiences grow accustomed and then numb to things sick, shocking and sarcastic. The same goes for David Bryan’s score, which wedges witty wordplay into generic musical theater genres that become indistinguishable over time despite a superb band under Jordan Cooper’s direction. Despite its creative challenges, this production of “The Toxic Avenger” is a success. The reason is the seven exceptionally talented, fully committed, and unflinching performers who operate under Nathan Motta’s immensely playful direction and choreography. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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