June 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

SUMMER LOVIN'...COME HAVE A BLAST!
by Kurt Hernon via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

Summer Sunday Classics explode across the big screen starting this Sunday at 7PM at The Lorain Palace Theater! Come on out and get a little summer lovin' as the Palace shows the most popular movie musical EVER "Grease" shows on the BIGGEST of big screens! ONLY $5! Feel free to sing along! Free American flag to all who watch the movie! Lorain Port Authority's always spectacular fireworks go off right behind the Palace after the movie! The ultimate All-American 4th of July evening! "Grease", popcorn, fireworks...summer lovin' indeed! The Lorain Palace Theater 617 Broadway Ave Lorain, Ohio 440-245-2323 www.LorainPalace.com

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Akron Symphony Chorus Auditions for the 2016-2017 Season
by Brenda Justice via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

AKRON SYMPHONY CHORUS AUDITIONS for 2016-2017 Season The Akron Symphony Chorus will hold auditions for the 2016-2017 season August 8-10 and August 15-17. Auditions are by appointment only. Rehearsals are on Mondays from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church located at 263 E. Mill St., Akron OH 44308. Highlights of the season include Holst's Planets, Beethoven's Ninth and Mendelssohn's Elijah. For further information, or to schedule an audition, please contact Brenda Justice, Coordinator of Choral Programs at 330.535.8131 or by email at bjustice(a)akronsymphony.org<mailto:bjustice@akronsymphony.org>. Marie Bucoy-Calavan is the Akron Symphony Chorus Director. Audition Requirements: * Vocalization to demonstrate the full extent of your vocal range * Test your sight reading ability * Test the timbre of the voice * Choral experience Brenda L. Justice Administrative Assistant & Coordinator of Choral Programs Akron Symphony 92 N. Main St. Akron OH 44308 330.535.8131

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Akron Songwriters Workshop at The Akron Civic Theatre
by Val Renner via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

The Akron Songwriters Workshop August 9 - 12, 2016 10:00 AM - 4 PM Akron Civic Theatre 182 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 This summer, the Akron Civic Theatre will premiere its new four-day workshop for emerging and aspiring songwriters! August 9 - 12! Inspired by similar events offered in cities like Austin and Nashville, our workshop will be an immersive experience for local artists of all skill levels. You'll work with successful songwriters operating at the national level: Steve Bogard (former NSAI President, writer of several #1 hits for artists like Lee Greenwood, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Etta James &more) Danielle Howle (Swamp Sessions creator, has had songs featured on Army Wives & SC State Tourism commercials.) Jamie Floyd (Grammy Nominated for her song The Blade, writer of 3 orginal songs for the TV movie Manson's Lost Girls, currently releasing music as an independent artist.) Local Ohio Songwriters will also be part of the instructional process: Joe Vitale Jr. Chris Allen Bob Robb Over four days, you'll explore both the art and the business of songwriting, publishing deals vs. self-publishing, marketing your work and much more. Plus, you'll have ample opportunity to present your own material for feedback. Registration is $100 and includes lunch each day and tickets to two evening cabaret performances with workshop leaders. For registration information, contact Dylan Yellowlees at dyellowlees(a)akroncivic.com<mailto:dyellowlees@akroncivic.com>. We are offering a special for all NEOHIOPAL subscribers - $100 for the workshop! Please mention NEOHIOPAL when you call in for the discount! Supported in part by funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Arts Challenge Registration is limited to 45 participants.

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Berko interview: Beck Center does national search for their Billy!
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

To read Roy Berko's preview and interview about BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL and Seth Judice to to www.royberko.info

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Position: Organist/Choir and Bell Director
by JULIE WANG-WARREN via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

Position: Organist/Choir and Bell Director LakewoodCongregational Church (United Church of Christ) in Lakewood, Ohio, is seeking aDirector of Music. This person will work with the Senior Pastor in planning theworship experience by developing and executing the vision and goals for themusic ministry of LCC. The Director will lead and coordinate the music forSunday worship and other worship services during the year. We have two pipeorgans, electronic and Steinway pianos, 5-octave bell set, and harpsichord. Lakewood Congregational Church is an Openand Affirming Church of the United Church of Christ with a strong tradition ofquality music. Salary range $25,000 to$29,000 for 15-20 hours per week. Jobdescription is available upon request. Please send résumé to: LakewoodCongregational Church 1375 WestClifton Blvd Lakewood,Ohio 44107 or to Mark(a)lcc-church.org

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Players Guild Theatre Announces Auditions for ASSASSINS
by Joshua Erichsen via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

*PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR ASSASSINS.* CANTON, OH – The Players Guild Theatre will open their 84th consecutive season with the Stephen Sondheim multiple Tony Award-winning musical, ASSASSINS. Auditions for this theatrical tour-de-force will be held on July 17 and 18, 2016. Under the Artistic Direction of Joshua Erichsen, ASSASSINS will be directed by Jon Tisevich, with choreography by Michael Lawrence Akers and music direction by Steve Parsons. Auditions will be held at the Players Guild Theatre, located at 1001 Market Ave., N., in the Cultural Center for the Arts, on Sunday, July 17th with available audition time slots at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 PM, and again on Monday, July 18th at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 PM. Principal Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, July 19th. Actors are asked to please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that best showcases their vocal ability, and bring the corresponding sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. In addition, they are asked to bring a current photo or provide a headshot/resume if available. *Non-traditional casting will be considered for all roles.* Those wishing to audition are asked to make an appointment for an audition time slot by filling out the online audition form at *www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition <http://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition>*. ASSASSINS will be presented in the William G. Fry Theater, and is scheduled to open on Friday September 2 and run through Sunday, September 18, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. *Assassins Character Breakdown: * *John Wilkes Booth*: Male; 26yrs old. Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln during a performance at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. on April 14, 1865. Passionate, with a flair for the dramatic. Leader and inspirational celebrity to the other assassins. Tenor. *Charles Guiteau*: Male; 40yrs old. Assassinated President James Garfield in the waiting room of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, Washington, D.C., on July 2, 1881. Dashing, bold, & insane. Tenor. *Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme*: Female; 26yrs old. Attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford at the Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA on September 5, 1975. A pixie hippie in love with Charles Manson. Mezzo. *Sara Jane Moore*: Female; 45yrs old. Attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, CA, on September 22, 1975. A frazzled housewife with little common sense. Alto. Comedic Actor. *Lee Harvey Oswald*(doubles as Balladeer): Male, 24yrs old. Assassinated President John F. Kennedy from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, TX on November 22, 1963. A suicidal, dejected shipping clerk. Tenor. *Balladeer*(doubles as Oswald): Male; mid-20s. A folk singer and narrator of the show. The positive, hopeful voice of America. Tenor *The Proprietor*: Male; late 20s-late 30s. A mysterious, intimidating man who runs the shooting gallery at a carnival. Acts as the ever present anxious, desperate, and rage filled voice of America. Baritone. *Leon Czologosz*: 28yrs old. Assassinated President William McKinley at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. on September 6, 1901. Polish immigrant; tormented, poverty-worn radical. Baritone. *Giuseppe Zangara*: Male; 32yrs old. Attempted to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt as he greeted well-wishers in Bayfront Park, Miami, FL on February 15, 1933. Killed Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago in the process. An angry, heavily-accented, Italian immigrant. Tenor. *Samuel Byck*: Male; 44yrs old. Attempted to assassinate President Richard Nixon by hijacking a commercial jetliner. Hysterically irate schlep in a Santa Claus suit. Baritone. Comedic Actor. *John Hinckley*: Male; 25yrs old. Attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan as he left the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. on March 30, 1981. Depressed, introvert, obsessed and “in love” with teenage movie star, Jodi Foster. *Emma Goldman*: Female; Mid 30s-early 40s. Turn-of-the-century Anarchist agitator and feminist. Terse and stubborn. An inspiration to Czolgosz. *Ensemble*: Male & Female; 18-50yrs old. Each play multiple roles including “Something Just Broke” soloists, Gerald Ford, David Herold, Secret Service, Bystanders, Tourists, Reporters, Photographers, & others. ASSASSINS is presented through a collaborative sponsorship of select members of the Players Guild Theatre’s Past Presidents: Tony Snyder, Ryan Jones, Vi Leggitt, Denny Carroll, Richard Milligan, Susie Steiner. The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners: Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository and 89.7 WKSU. ####

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Female Motorcycle Rider(with bike)
by BB via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

Female Motorcycle Rider(with bike) Previous work: https://vimeo.com/filmbs -Cleveland or Akron area -Spec -Female in all black motorcycle suit(similar to link, http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LGhqMZXWnns/Ud9VaXfSHcI/AAAAAAAAAlE/ZXIv_hDuVEY/s… ) -Need to have own bike, looks newish(Japanese, preferably crotch rocket style) -Needed for 3hrs of work -Night -95% in a parking garage -Paid, but on the lower end Contact: vowork87(a)gmail.com

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: CPT seeking Proposals for Pandemonium 2016: THE FIRE WITHIN
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

PANDEMONIUM '16; THE FIRE WITHIN IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 DEADLINE FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS IS MONDAY, JULY 4TH, 2016. On Saturday, September 10, 2016 CPT will present its annual fundraising extravaganza and "Party of the Year" - Pandemonium '16: The Fire Within. Featuring dozens of area theatre, dance, visual and performance artists and with fabulous food and drink, Pandemonium '16 is a benefit like no other and an opportunity for you to be a featured artist. The Pandemonium production team is seeking proposals from extraordinary theatre, music, performance poetry, dance, visual and multimedia artists. Pandemonium '16 is a benefit event and all proceeds go to support Cleveland Public Theatre's mission on stage and in the community: creating and presenting challenging and inspiring performance work, ensuring that emerging artists and small performance companies have opportunities to participate in the arts, and sustain CPT's work with urban youth and adults in transition. In its 30+ years on Cleveland's near westside, CPT has been a catalyst for economic activity, job creation, private-sector investment in the community and led to the area's designation as an arts district. Click here<http://www.cptonline.org/news/uncategorized/pandemonium-2016-request-for-pr…> to find out how you can be a part of the magic. Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Broadview Heights Home Days Features Live Entertainment
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

BROADVIEWHEIGHTS HOME DAYS ON THE GREEN The City of Broadview Heights will host its annual “HOME DAYS ON THEGREEN” Thursday through Sunday, July 7-10, 2016 at the Broadview Center, 9543Broadview Road. Admission and parkingare free, and there will be fireworks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 10:00PM. The event features live entertainment throughout the weekend as well asa nearby beer garden to relax and enjoy the music. “Red Light Roxy”, sponsored by Danbury Senior Living,will be playing on Thursday night from 7:00-10:00PM. The group plays an upbeat mix of jazz standards,jump blues, swing, boogie-woogie and a dash of old-school R&B. Itsrepertoire comes from the Great American Songbook and includes familiar songsmade famous by such legendary performers as Ella Fitzgerald, Ruth Brown, FrankSinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong. Friday’sline-up opens with Community of Hope Church band, followed bysinger/songwriter/guitarist “Alex Bevan”from 7-9PM. Then the ever-popular “Rockin’ Robots” takes the stage from9-10PM. Local band “Out of Order” willrock the stage on Saturday from 6-9PM, followed by round two of the “Rockin’Robots”. “Out of Order” will return to close the festival after thefireworks. “Haywire” (Rockabilly) opensthe festival on Sunday afternoon (3:00-4:30PM), followed by family funBubbleologist “Gary Pearlman” from 5-6PM. “Rock On! DJ” Gary Perl will host the popular pizza-eating contest at6PM. The “King Bees” will grace the stage Sunday from 7PM till close, taking abreak at 8PM for the wildly popular Silent Auction and Pick-A-Prize Raffledrawing. New this year is “Eveningtide Yoga” on the football field, sponsored byALBA Anna Lobe Ballet Academy. It is designed for all levels. Bring a mat, orjust participate on the grass. It will be Saturday evening at 7:30 and is ledby fitness expert and personal trainer Jeanette Stanowick. There is aHistorical Society tent with activities and displays. The Petting Zoo sponsoredby Faulhaber Funeral Home will be returning this year on Saturday and Sundayfrom 3:00-6:00PM, as well as the popular police dog demonstration (Saturday at7:00PM). A Schedule of Activities is available on the city website: http://www.broadview-heights.org/450/Entertainment-and-Activities Big O Amusements will providerides for all ages. Ride-all-Day wrist bands will be available for $20 perperson. Single tickets are $1 each (rides require 3-4 tickets). In a foodcourt-type setting, 20 food vendors will be offering theirspecialties. There is also a Beer & Wine Garden located next to theentertainment tent. The Broadview Heights firefighters are also sponsoring their annual PancakeBreakfast on Sunday morning during the Mayor’s Annual 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run. This event is made possible through the generous donations of our localbusinesses and organizations. sponsors. Main sponsors are University HospitalsParma Medical Center, Danbury Senior Living, Broadview Heights CommunityFoundation, Specialized Construction, UFCW Local 880, GPD Group, KredoHardware, CC Mitchell Supply, and Tri Mor Corporation. VISIT WWW.BROADVIEW-HEIGHTS.ORG FOR UP-TO-DATE HOME DAYS INFORMATION.

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Music Director Wanted for You're a Good Man Charlie Brown in Strongsville
by Will Crosby via NEohioPAL 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

Music Director Wanted *Theater: *Strongsville Community Theatre *Show: *You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown *Show Dates: * April 21st -30th 2017 (Friday/Saturday curtain: 8:00 pm; Sunday Curtain: 2:00 pm.) 6 performances. *Rehearsal Start Date: * March 6th (6 weeks, Sunday-Thursday 7-10) *Audition Dates: *Week of February 6th (Tentative) *Pay: * Negotiable based on experience *Amount to divide between Pit: * Negotiable upon hiring. *Licensing Company to look at Orchestration Breakdown: * http://www.tamswitmark.com/shows/youre-a-good-man-charlie-brown-revised/ Feel Free to email me with any questions comments or concerns! Will Crosby (Director) Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com

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