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BTOTS Auditions for: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
by Donald Albainy via NEohioPAL 08 Jun '16

08 Jun '16

BRECKSVILLE THEATER ON THE SQUARE PRESENTS: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE By C.S. Lewis, Adapted by Joseph Robinette Directed by Marc Moritz Show Dates: September 30 - October 2, October 7-9, and October 14-15 Auditions: Where: Brecksville Theater On The Square - 4440 Oakes Road Building #5 When: Sunday, June 19 -6pm-9pm & Monday, June 20-6pm-9pm Callbacks: Sunday, June 26-6pm-9pm Rehearsals will begin: Sunday, August 21, 6pm-9pm. (Rehearsals will generally be held Monday -Thursday - 6pm-9pm, with occasional Sundays, 6pm-9pm, with a daytime option, as well). Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Seeking a versatile ensemble of actors Ages 13 + to recreate C.S. Lewis’ heroic tale of Narnia through the backdrop of World War II and the London Blitz. For more information and to sign up for auditions visit www.btots.org BTOTS will create a wonderful theatrical experience for performers and audiences in the land of Narnia! This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten land of Narnia. Characters: •Aslan – A great lion ruler •Peter – Oldest boy, a leader, removed from his home due to war •Edmund – Youngest boy, misses home and angry, removed from his home due to war •Mr. Beaver – A good, hard-working soul •Tumnus – A forest faun, nervous and unsure – has noble intentions but scared of the Witch •Father Christmas – An omen of change, and is the actual Santa Claus •White Witch – An evil dictator and military leader •Lucy – Youngest child, curious and friendly, removed from her home due to war •Susan – Oldest girl, strong and nurturing, removed from her home due to war •Mrs. Beaver – A good, nurturing soul •Fenris Ulf – A wolf, head of the witch’s secret police •Dwarf – Servant and lackey to the witch •Elf – Father Christmas’ helper White Stag – an omen of good fortune – needs to be able to move well •Unicorn – A loud, plain-speaking soul •Centaur – A rough, larger-than-life character •Aslan’s Followers – Forest animals who are part of the allied forces •Witch’s Army – Evil villains •Wood Nymphs – Helpers of the forest **BTOTS gratefully acknowledges the citizens of Cuyahoga County for their generous support through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Follow BTOTS on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend. www.btots.org.

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TOP GIRLS Photos & Reviews & Neohiopal Subscriber Discount!
by Christine via NEohioPAL 08 Jun '16

08 Jun '16

View the TOP GIRLS photo album here <https://www.facebook.com/MamaiTheatreCo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10837412…> ! *Feminism is a dish best served hot in Mamaí’s ‘Top Girls’ <http://m.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/feminism-is-a-dish-best-served-…> * ~Bob Abelman, Cleveland Jewish News *"Mamai’s vision of Top Girls is an intimate look at the often unexamined space between 'leaning in' and what we’re asked to leave behind. It’s as timely as ever."* <http://m.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2016/06/06/top-girls-puts-…> ~Nikki Delamotte, Cleveland Scene Mamai Theatre made the list of "100 Things to do in Cleveland Before You Die <https://www.facebook.com/100ThingsToDoInCleveland/>!" Thursday, June 9th is Mamai's 2nd Thursday Neohiopal Subscriber Discount! Mention this promotion for $10 ticket at the box office (only). Subject to availability. More info here <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org>!

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AUDITIONS: World Premiere of Objectively/Reasonable
by Playwrights Local 4181 via NEohioPAL 08 Jun '16

08 Jun '16

Playwrights Local 4181 announces open auditions for: Objectively/Reasonable: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice, 11/22/14 Written by Playwrights Local 4181 Directed by Terrence Spivey, former artistic director of Karamu House Audition Sessions: -- Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 7:00 - 10:00pm -- Thursday, June 16, 2016, 7:00 - 10:00pm Callbacks: -- Saturday, June 18, 2016, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Audition Location: Slovenian Workmen’s Home, 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Slovenian+Workmen%27s+Home/@41.5704314,-8…> (North Collinwood). Playwrights Local 4181 will hold open auditions for Objectively/Reasonable, a documentary play addressing the Tamir Rice shooting from the perspectives of city residents, media figures, legal experts, and other members of the Cleveland community. Written by an ensemble of playwrights--Mike Geither, Tom Hayes, Lisa Langford, Michael Oatman, David Todd, and Mary E. Weems, Ph.D.--the play incorporates original monologues and other material drawn from interviews with local subjects. A cast of six will play a range of characters in a work which also includes movement and projections. Cast (3 female, 3 male, ages 18-45) We are seeking six actors of various ages and ethnicities. Each will play a variety of characters based on real-life Clevelanders who are both male and female. Reflecting the diversity of the city, these speakers are of African-American, white, Latino, and other backgrounds. Production Info This is a non-Equity, paid production, directed by Terrence Spivey. Performances run August 18-September 4, 2016 at Waterloo Arts in North Collinwood. Rehearsals begin July 12. Audition Details -- Appointments are suggested, but not required. -- Actors will read monologues or sides from the play. -- Please bring a current headshot, resume, and calendar, and leave time for paperwork. -- Parking for the Slovenian Workmen’s Home is available in the lot to the immediate east of the building or on Waterloo Road. Enter through the front door and proceed to the 2nd Floor. For appointments or questions, please email playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com. For more information on the company, see http://playwrightslocal.org/. <http://playwrightslocal.org/>

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Workshop Players Auditions For "Dearly Beloved" by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 08 Jun '16

08 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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Appts. Still Available~~~Annie Baker's BODY AWARENESS {Beck Center} 6/12 & 6/13
by Scott Spence via NEohioPAL 07 Jun '16

07 Jun '16

*BODY AWARENESS – CASTING NOTICE/Beck Center* *BODY AWARENESS** by Annie Baker* *Directed by David Vegh* *Please prepare one monologue of no more than 90 seconds from a contemporary **naturalistic play. **{If you opt to not prepare a monologue in advance, sides will be provided to cold read at the audition.}* *Audition Dates:** Sunday June 12 from 6 to 8pm* * Monday June 13 from 7 to 9pm* *Callbacks:** Saturday June 18, time TBA* *Appointments can be made by calling The Beck Box Office @ 216-521-2540 x10 <216-521-2540%20x10>. *{9AM to 7PM Mondays through Saturdays, and Noon to 4PM Sundays}* Initial Audition Call appointments will be in 5 minute increments.* *Rehearsals Begin: Tuesday, September 6.* *Production Dates: October 6 – November 6 (Fri/Sat Nights & Sun afternoons)* *Characters: 2 women. 2 men.* *Phyllis**:* Mid to late 40s. Joyce’s partner. Highly rational, dyed-in-the-wool feminist. Psychology professor. *Joyce**:* Early to mid 50s. Phyllis’ partner. Curious and open-hearted. High School teacher. *Jared**:* early 20s, Joyce’s son. Hyper-intelligent, but can be volatile and blunt to the point of cruelty. May or may not have Aspergers Syndrome. *Frank**:* Late 50s – early 60s. Self-possessed. Defiantly un-P.C. Photographer of artistic nudes. *There are 1-2 Equity contracts available (Special Appearance Tier One) for this production. All actors 18 and over receive a stipend for their participation. *

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Dancing Wheels Company & School Summer Programs
by G. Michael Bargas via NEohioPAL 07 Jun '16

07 Jun '16

Dancing Wheels Company & School Summer Programs Adult Summer Intensive Training | June 20 - July 1, 2016 The Dancing Wheels Company & School will be offering a two-week Adult Summer Intensive Training for dancers 15 years and older. We will take participants on a step-by-step guide of how to perform and teach our specific technique. This workshop may also serve as an opportunity to audition potential trainees and apprentices for the Dancing Wheels Company. New this year, our second week will focus on our teacher-training manual, ending with the award of a certificate of completion. Download the brochure at: http://www.dancingwheels.org/documents/Brochure_ASIT.pdf. Tuition: $275 for one week, or $500 ofr both weeks ($50 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration). Download registration form at: http://dancingwheels.org/documents/RegistrationForm_ASIT.pdf Youth Muti-Arts Camp “Through the Decades” | July 18 - 29, 2016 Join the School of Dancing Wheels as we explore Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Videography used over the past 35 years. Perfect for children (ages 5-15 years) with and without disabilities to learn, grow, and play together this summer! Download the brochure at: http://dancingwheels.org/documents/YouthArtsCamp.pdf. Tuition: $475 for Two Week Camp ($50 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration). Download registration form at:http://dancingwheels.org/documents/RegistrationFormYAC.pdf. For additional information on our Summer Programs please contact Sara Lawrence-Sucato at School(a)DancingWheels.org or (216) 432-0306.

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Kenmore Kool Presents: Stage PLAY!
by Old School via NEohioPAL 07 Jun '16

07 Jun '16

Kenmore Kool Presents: Stage PLAY! Join Nici Romo of Wandering Aesthetics and the soon to be launched Dunamis Theater Company as she offers Stage PLAY! a theater workshop for ages 5 to 8 year olds. Bring your little ones for fun theater games and imaginative play! Start your summer off right with some stage PLAY! Workshops are offered June 8 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and June 22 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Workshops will be located at: Kenmore Branch Library 969 Kenmore Blvd Akron, Ohio 44314 The workshops for the summer are FREE. Come spend some time in the spotlight with me! For reservations please call (330)962-8792 About the instructor: Nici Romo is a an Akron theater artist that works with the storytelling theater company Wandering Aesthetics and is launching her own company Dunamis Theater Company. She has her degree in theater, art, and design from the University of Akron and has been teaching various ages in the Akron area. Her main focus for children is creating a love for theater and imagination. Nici will be teaching other age groups this summer in Akron. Sent from my iPhone

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Review of "Top Girls" at Mamai Theatre Company
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 07 Jun '16

07 Jun '16

Feminism is a dish best served hot in Mamaí’s ‘Top Girls’ Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics The dinner table – where two or more contrary characters are required by convention, circumstance or social obligation to sit and talk – is often used as the centerpiece great plays. It’s there where proper etiquette and unpleasant temperament collide, resulting in character-defining discomfort, unexpected disclosure and some really good theater. Shakespeare had Macbeth join Lady Macbeth and various Lords for dinner, only to find his place occupied by Banquo's ghost. The Bard served up some chilling cuisine during the notorious family feast in “Titus Andronicus.” The extent of southern family dysfunction and the epitome of narcissistic bohemian behavior unfold over dinner in Tracy Letts “August: Osage County” and Noël Coward's “Hay Fever,” respectively. It can be argued that some of the most memorable moments in thrillers such as Patrick Hamilton's “Rope,” comedies like Bernard Shaw's “You Never Can Tell,” dramas like Tennessee Williams' “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and such sentimental storytelling as Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” take place at the table. And this is certainly the case with “Top Girls,” Caryl Churchill’s treatise on women breaking the glass ceiling that premiered in 1982 at London's Royal Court Theatre, during the cusp of the equal rights movement at the start of the Thatcher era. An intriguing production of the play is being staged by the Mamaí Theatre Company. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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Youth Hero immediate youth actor postion
by Derek Harrison via NEohioPAL 07 Jun '16

07 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. Has no criminal or drug record. Send headshots and resumes to dmharrison3(a)gmail.comor text message them to 3309363809. Thanks

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EVENT: June 11 Music Crawl
by Lindsey Walsh via NEohioPAL 07 Jun '16

07 Jun '16

Chagrin Arts Annual Music Crawl Saturday, June 11 6:00-10:00 PM Event Location: Various venues around downtown Chagrin Falls (see schedule below) For the 3rd year, Chagrin Falls sets the stage to highlight the incredible talents of local musicians. Enjoy the charm of the Village and a variety of musical experiences! Event is free and open to the public. Presented by Chagrin Arts. More Info: <http://www.chagrinarts.org/> www.ChagrinArts.org or 440-247-9700. Make a day of it! Enjoy The Valley Art Center’s annual “Art by the Falls” in Riverside Park from 10 am to 7 pm. Schedule of performers and venues: STROLLING UP AND DOWN MAIN STREET Chagrin Falls High School Band Members ● 6:00-7:00 PM RICK’S CAFE Wilbur and Erynn Krebs (island-infused steel drum music) ● 6:30-8:00 PM NORTH MAIN DINER Vince Menti (oldies) ● 6:30-8:00 PM GAMEKEEPER’S TAVERNE Shane and Nate (acoustic rock) ● 7:00-8:30 PM SUGAR ME DESSERTERIE Harry Bacharach (jazz) ● 7:30-9:00 PM M ITALIAN The Fretters (cover songs) ● 8:30-10:00 PM PARIS ROOM Becky Boyd (blues/jazz) ● 8:30-10:00 PM GROVE HILL Bill Lestock (new acoustic string music) ● 8:30-10:00 PM JEKYLL’S KITCHEN Nicco Mannarino (60s, 70s, 80s cover songs) ● 8:30-10:00 PM Lindsey Walsh Director of Marketing P.O. Box 623 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 440.247.9700 office www.chagrinarts.org <http://www.chagrinarts.org/> FB smChagrin Arts on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/#!/ChagrinArts> UPCOMING EVENTS <http://chagrinarts.org/event-registration/#music_crawl> June 11 - Music Crawl <http://www.chagrinarts.org/> June 21, 28 & July 12, 28 - 10th Season of Chautauqua-in-Chagrin Description: ChagrinArts_logo_horz_4C

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