July 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Top-notch production all around
by Aurora Community Theatre via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

*REAL COMMENTS* sent anonymously via email survey from *REAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS* who saw the opening weekend of *INTO the WOODS* at *Aurora Community Theatre* “Top-notch production all around (lighting, sound, set, costumes, singing and acting). LOVED IT!” “Their singing abilities were First Class!!! The two Princes -- not only fun, good looking, but good voices, too. We had a fun evening!” “We brought teenagers who rarely go the the theatre and had never seen the show (or even the movie). They LOVED it!! The princes, the baker, and Jack were our favorites. Everyone stayed in character throughout and had wonderful expressions. Great job!!” “Fantastic performance by all. strong wonderful cast. “We enjoyed the show...well done...nice voices... good blocking...I have already recommended it to some friends who were uncertain as to whether or not they would come to see it...” “Superb acting, singing, movement, and orchestra, especially for a community theater! Entrances and exits of bodies and music were perfectly coordinated, even when actors were on opposite sides of the theater and facing away from each other. Vocal talent was terrific! BRAVO!!!!” “This was a very talented cast for a difficult musical. It was very well done.” *GREAT SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!!!!* *INTO the WOODS* *JULY 1 – 16* *8 pm Fridays & Saturdays* *3 pm Sunday July 10* *TICKETS NOW ON SALE* * $16 adults, $11 youth **(recommended for ages 12 and up)* *BUY ONLINE ANYTIME* *www.auroracommunitytheatre.com <http://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com/>* or call 330.562.1818 Aurora Community Theatre 115 E. Pioneer Trail Aurora, Ohio 44202

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The Laughter League Celebrates 10 Years of Sketch Comedy
by via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

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Film summer camp
by Jessica Houde via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

> >>>>>> Houde School of Acting is offering our 6th year of Film Summer Camp! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> July 25th-28th 9-4pm >>>>>> August 8th-11th 9-4pm >>>>>> >>>>>> Each week campers write, cast, direct, and film their own short movie. We will be filming with professional equipment, and a professional cinematographer from NY. At the end of the camp students will get a copy of the film. As well as filming campers will work on Improvisation, audition techniques, as well as outdoor activities. >>>>>> >>>>>> View our film from last years summer camp. http://www.houdeschoolofacting.org/summer-camps.html >>>>>> >>>>>> To sign up please go to http://www.houdeschoolofacting.org/summer-camps.html >>>>>> >>>>>> Please email with any questions houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com Jessica Houde-Morris Houde School of Acting Sent from my iPhone Please excuse any typos

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Bay Village Community Theater Presents "Trifles"
by Margaret Hnat via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Bay Village Community Theater will present a free staged reading of Susan Glaspell's "Trifles" Sunday July 10 at 6 pm at Mojo's Coffee and More located at 600 Dover Center Road. Doors open at 5:30 pm giving patrons plenty of time to purchase coffee or other tasty treat. Directed by Lisa Ortenzi, the cast includes Peter Toomey, Tim Jones, Max Glenn, Ruth Ann Havarsi, and Bernice Cernoch For more information visit www.baytheater.org Sent from my iPad

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Choir Director Position
by Jayne Kacik via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

East Shore Church United Methodist, Euclid, OH, is seeking an experienced Choir Director for a part-time position of approximately 5-6 hours/week. Candidates should have choir directing experience, and excellent interpersonal skills, including leadership, teamwork, and communications. The Choir Director will be responsible for conducting the Chancel Choir and accompanist for one rehearsal and warm-up per week, plus additional rehearsals needed for Advent Season, Holy Week and Music Sunday. The Choir Director will be involved in selecting music with the Pastor. We need a self starter and self motivated individual who will be able to work closely with the pastor, attend staff meetings, and be receptive to the needs of the congregation. Previous experience directing choirs is a must, and the candidate must have a good knowledge of current liturgical choral hymnal repertoire and contemporary music selections. Keyboard skills will also be a plus. • Rehearsal: Thursday evening beginning at 7:00 pm • Sunday morning warm-up, beginning at 10:00 am • Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 am This position is from Sunday after Labor Day through Music Sunday. Interested persons are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to eastshorechurchoffice(a)gmail.com East Shore Church United Methodist 23002 Lakeshore Boulevard Euclid, OH 44123 216-261-1688 www.eastshorechurch.net -- Jayne Kacik

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AUDITION / MONOLOGUE COACHING - Marc Moritz , AEA , MFA
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

*THIS IS AUDITION SEASON!* * ARE YOU PREPARED? * Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues under their belt. Do you? I can prepare you to Audition with Confidence! This the perfect time to find that *Contemporary & Classical Monologue*. I have worked on *Broadway*, *Off-Broadway*, *GLTF*, *The Cleveland Playhouse* , *Dobama*, *Beck Center*, as well as most of the local and regional theaters, and have a strong sense of what they are looking for . * I Can't get you the job...but I can prepare you to do your most solid work!* Having aided in the preparation of successful auditions for both professional venues and for college admittance to such schools as *Yale, Brown, Julliard, DePaul, SUNY Purchase, NYU Tisch and Syracuse University*, you will leave these sessions confident, balanced and well prepared. *WHAT OTHERS SAY:* *"The best private acting coach in Northeast Ohio! Personalized and creative coaching techniques. Highly knowledgeable and respected in the industry." --Darnell Jones AEA, SAG-AFTRA member* *"Marc has a gift for bringing the funny out and he is not afraid to go there. Marc encouraged me to experiment, be fearless and go there with him and it has paid off for me." - Bridget Chebo - Actress* *"Marc's talent, intelligence and guidance have been invaluable in my development as an actor. We work hard and have fun and I have complete trust in him." - Laura Starnik-Actress* *"Every student who works with Marc Moritz remarks to me about his insights, his complete knowledge of subject matter, his clarity and kindness. The ability to find a way to make each student grow is his gift." -Mitchell Fields - * * Reasonable Rates! * *Available East & West Side Location * * CONTACT: * *MARC MORITZ via Email : **marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *Marc Moritz *(AEA) most recently appeared in *Yentl *at The Cleveland Playhouse and was a GLTF Company Member - appearing in *Into The Woods *as well as *The Crucible* , *You Can't Take It With You * & *All's Well That Ends Well*. Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the original Broadway production of the Sondheim/Prince musical *Merrily We Roll Along* . Theaters worked include: The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Idaho Theatre Festival, Long Wharf, Goodman, New Harmony, Carousel Dinner Theatre , Riverside Shakespeare Festival , Cain Park, Dobama and many more.Marc appeared as Tateh in the acclaimed JCC production of Ragtime. Also: *Ten Minutes From Cleveland* ,Cat In The Hat - *Seussical* ,Argan - *Imaginary Invalid* , Gremio - *Taming Of The Shrew* , Uncle John -*Grapes Of Wrath* , Alan -*Baby* , Touchstone - *AsYou Like It* , Ed - You Can't Take It with You -among others. Marc was the Founder/Director of the Cleveland based Giant Portions Improv Troupe. His improv training includes stints at ImprovOlympic and extensive workshops with Paul Sills, Del Close and Charna Halpern. Marc was a Visiting Guest Artist at Cornell University ,where he coached students and performed in productions as a professional mentor. Marc has taught Acting and Improv at AMDA, CAP 21, among many other professional acting programs. Marc currently is Professor at JCU where he teaches Speech and Communication as well as On-Camera Broadcasting.Marc received his MFA in Acting at Kent State University.

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$10 Preview Night - BILLY ELLIOT at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Beck Center for the Arts presents BILLY ELLIOT the MUSICAL Book and Lyrics by LEE HALL | Music by ELTON JOHN Bases on the Universal Pictures/Studio Canal Film Directed by Scott Spence Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster Choreographed by Martín Céspedes** - $10 PREVIEW NIGHT - Thursday, July 7 8 p.m. | Mackey Theater July 8 - August 14, 2016 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 3 p.m. Sundays Mackey Theater Billy Elliot the Musical Preview Night admission is $10. Advance tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 7 and at Beck Center's Customer Service 10 a.m. Thursday. Tickets may be purchased at the door based on availability. General admission seating. Doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to curtain. Preview Night tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, July 7. To purchase tickets online, click here<http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BECKCENTER>. To purchase tickets from the Beck Center Customer Service after 10 a.m., call: 216.521.2540 x10. ABOUT THE SHOW Beck Center for the Arts is pleased to present the locally produced premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical, July 8 through August 14, 2016 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Please note this production contains strong language. Based on the Academy Award® nominated film and winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Billy Elliot is the story of a young boy in a depressed mining town in England. Featuring music by Elton John with book and lyrics by Lee Hall, the show follows Billy as he discovers his unlikely and extraordinary gift for ballet. While his family takes to the picket lines of the 1984 miners' strike, Billy secretly begins to study dance. He soon realizes his only escape is the Royal Ballet School, a place no working-class boy has ever gone before. Praised by TIME Magazine, Billy Elliot "does almost everything a musical should do, and more!" Directed by Scott Spence, Billy Elliot the Musical features a talented cast of thirty-five actors. After holding a competive national casting call, Beck Center is thrilled to welcome Seth Judice of Houston, Texas as Billy, and Maurice Kimball of Vancouver, British Columbia as his best friend Michael. The cast also includes Katherine DeBoer and Allen O'Reilly who appear courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association. This production features musical direction by Larry Goodpaster and choreography by Martín Céspedes. "It is nothing short of an honor and a privilege to work on this piece. The synthesis of story, music, character, and dance has perhaps never been richer in the musical theatre canon," remarked Spence. "Everyone has their very favorite musical. This is mine. I am so excited to bring the locally produced premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical to Northeast Ohio audiences." Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Preview Night on Thursday, July 7 is $10 with general admission seating. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. This production of Billy Elliot the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). It is sponsored by COX Communications, John P. Murphy Foundation, the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council. CAST Billy - Seth Judice Mrs. Wilkinson - Katherine DeBoer* Dad - Allen O'Reilly* Grandma - Hester Lewellen Tony - Riley Ewing George - Bob Goddard Michael - Maurice Kimball IV Debbie - Jade McGee+ Small Boy - Jake Spencer Big Davey - Marcus Martin Lesley - DeLee Cooper Posh Dad, Mr. Wilkinson - Zachary M. Pytel Dead Mum - Brittni Shambaugh Addison Mr. Braithwaite - Robert Pierce Older Billy, Scottish Dancer - Michael Hinton Tall Boy, Posh Boy - Caleb Kocsis Clipboard Woman - Amiee Collier ADULT ENSEMBLE Brittni Shambaugh Addison, Amiee Collier, DeLee Cooper, Danny DiMarino, Dylan Freeman, Greg Good, Michael Hinton, Devon Jordan, Robert Pierce, Zachary M. Pytel, Zac Roetter, Will Sanborn, Gabi Shook, Carleigh Spence, Joe Virgo BALLET GIRLS Susan Parks - Katie Arendt Margaret Gormley - Kaia Atzberger Tina Harmer - Edie Barcelona Keeley Gibson - Anna Clawson Tracy Atkinson - Aubrey Kocsis Alison Summers - Keira Leland Angela Robson - Carolina Manfredi Sharon Percy - Olivia Martinez Karen Davidson - Alessandra Rovito *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA). +Denotes Equity Membership Candidate PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director / Director - Scott Spence Musical Director - Larry Goodpaster Choreographer - Martín Céspedes** Stage Manager - Diana D'Alessandro Assistant Stage Managers - Hayley Baran, Jenna Fink, Andrew Gluvna Technical Director - Aaron Benson Lighting Designer - Benjamin Gantose Costume Designer - Aimee Kluiber Sound Designer - Carlton Guc Co-Projection Designers - Douglas Puskas, Adam Zeek Sound Board Operator - Angie Hayes Electrician - Nora Dlugo, Steve Shack Carpenter - Nora, Dlugo Gabriel Jimenez, Joe Virgo Scenic Artist - Nora Dlugo Follow Spots - Julia Aylward, Ed Dragony, Anna Haas, Mary Kahelin Dialect Coach - Matthew Wright Dance Captain - Robert Pierce Wardrobe - Carolyn Dickey Flying Effects - ZFX, Inc. **Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. ORCHESTRA Conductor - Larry Goodpaster Keyboards - Larry Goodpaster, Bryan Bird Reeds - John Dokler, Karen Langenwalter Trumpet - Juan Ingram Guitar - Kevin Aylward Horn - Meredith Evans Bass Guitar - Kimberly Haffey Percussion - Bill Hart

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Summer Classes at Cleveland City Dance
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Nurture your passion and talent with passionate and experienced teachers. Students will experience the joy of dance while building confidence, poise, technique, and increasing their social circle of friends in classes encouraging each student's maximum potential. The summer session has begun and continues�through August 13 including Princess Camps and a new two-week Nutcracker Workshop. You can still register for classes at this time. Camps are designed around dancers' ages and experience levels, for ages 3 to 21. Students of all ages will explore movement together and develop long lasting friendships and life-skills. Dancers also have the opportunity to perform at the Grove in August. Information will also be available for auditioning City Ballet of Cleveland and their "Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker." � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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African American Female for Stage Play
by Amy Adams via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

African American Female, aged 26-36, for Stage Play. This is a story of a young man, who is troubled by the streets. He has a sister who is keeping a secret from everyone, which turns out to be the secret everyone should've known!! Granny won't give up and Grandpa knows better. Nicole is African American, aged 26-36, secretive and naive. This is an unpaid role. If cast, our rehearsals are held 2x per week, currently. When it gets closer to the production, which is in September, we switch to 3x per week. If you're interested, please send a private message to our email, RAProductions2016(a)gmail.com, or you may visit our Page and leave a message there. The link is listed below. **Please include a contact phone number, to set up an Audition. https://www.facebook.com/R-A-Productions-1168729783148132/

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Model Search/Audition
by via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

MODEL SEARCH! - Cosmo Models Ohio is looking for models (male and female) from 5 to 35 who need representation. Non-exclusive, local affiliate for an international agency. Monday, July 11, 6 pm to 8 pm, Willoughby Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094 For more info contact us at cosmomodelsohio(a)gmail.com. Bring headshot and resume, if available. If you are not able to attend, send us a photo or go to www.cosmomodels.org and register.

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