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Conneaut-Ashtabula - Tom Todd's FRANKENSTEIN: THE ROCK OPERA -auditions
by Tom Todd via NEohioPAL 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

FRANKENSTEIN: THE ROCK OPERA (Arlene's Broadway on Buffalo Theater in Conneaut) is holding auditions. Looking for men and women (mid-teen to middle aged) from the ASHTABULA or LAKE county areas. Show and most rehearsals in Conneaut. Show dates: Oct 21, 22, 23 and 28, 29 30.Especially looking for a 6'7 - 7' tall male to play the part of the monster! For more information about the show, please go to http://tomtoddmusic.com/frank16.htm or contact Tom Todd at 440 552-5892 or tomtoddmusic(a)yahoo.com This is an exciting, hard-hitting, musically exciting show. It's going to be a lot of fun. Hope you can join us!!

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Music Directors & Choreographers Needed - Stagecrafters Theatre
by Connelly, Claire via NEohioPAL 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Stagecrafters Theatre is seeking energetic, kind, and highly organized music directors and choreographers. Stagecrafters is a year round theatre that offers programming and productions for all ages. Successful applicants will be collaborative, highly organized, eager to learn, and flexible. Stagecrafters values kindness, passion, flexibility, and hard work. If you are interested, please send a resume as well as references to Stagecrafters Coordinator Wendy Scott-Koeth at wscott(a)orangecsd.org -- *Claire Connelly* *Stagecrafters Supervisor* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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Last Day to Audition: Murder Mystery - Orrville Community Theater
by Kurjian via NEohioPAL 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Orrville Community Theater Announces AUDITIONS for our upcoming Murder Mystery: "Murder at the Tonylou Awards" Audition Dates: August 15-16, open auditions 6-8pm for ages 18 & Up only Show Dates: September 16-18 & 23-25 Orrville Community Theater is located at 307 Hostetler Rd Orrville, OH 44667, in the Save-A-Lot plaza. We are a small community theater, comprised of volunteers only (from directors to actors). No pay or stipend available. Questions? Contact us at orrvilleplayers(a)gmail.com or call 330-439-2051 www.orrvillecommunitytheater.org About "Murder at the Tonylou Awards" It's the biggest event of the year! A star-studded night, featuring the most famous stars and studs from Broadway. There's no telling what an actor might do to win this coveted award! You'll meet some of the biggest names in the industry, including Celia B. DeMilo, CEO of PMS Studios, searching for her next big star; Monty Carlo, Latin superstar trying to break into the American market; Tony Hardcastle, your host for the evening; and the unforgettable (and always inebriated) Lorna Lush, has-been actress and a fixture at every awards show. But all is not as it seems. Behind the scenes, there's plenty of jealousy, greed, and good old fashioned backstabbing going on. Will Lorna finally get an award? Will Celia find her next big star? Will the truth surrounding the mysterious deaths of Tony and Marylou Hardcastle, Sr. finally be revealed? Was it an accident.........or murder! Tune in to find out!

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Seeking Artistic Staff for CCYT's 2016-2017 Academic Year
by Brian M Marshall via NEohioPAL 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

For Immediate Release Contact: Brian Marshall, Director BGSU Firelands College Theatre 419-372-0732, mbrian(a)bgsu.edu<mailto:mbrian@bgsu.edu> Caryl Crane Youth Theatre is seeking artistic collaborators for the 2016-2017 Academic Year Huron, Ohio - Caryl Crane Youth Theatre at BGSU Firelands College is seeking immediate and future artistic collaborators for productions and workshops during the 2016-2017 academic year. Seeking musical directors, choreographers, lighting designers, costume designers/coordinators, vocal coaches and acting instructors. Part-time and project based. Competitive hourly salary available. Specifically seeking a musical director, choreographer, lighting designer and costume coordinator for upcoming productions of Honk! (November '16-February '17), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (October '16, in collaboration with BGSU Firelands College Theatre) and our holiday production of The Mickey Mouse Club Christmas (November '16-December '16). Acting instructors and vocal coaches are being sought for Fall and Spring Saturday workshops, TBD. Please send resumes with specified interest to Brian Marshall, CCYT Artistic Director at mbrian(a)bgsu.edu<mailto:mbrian@bgsu.edu>. Opened Date: Closing Date: 8/15/2016 9/1/2016 Caryl Crane Youth Theatre at Bowling Green State University's Firelands Campus serves over 5,000 youth and families in our community each year through its three core programs: Theatrical Training Workshops, A Five-Production Theatre Series, and Teen Board Outreach. BGSU Firelands is a regional campus and one of eight colleges of Bowling Green State University. Offering 15 associate degrees, nine complete bachelor's degrees, two master's degree programs, and a variety of one-year certificate programs and training opportunities, BGSU Firelands puts education within reach for all community members. Located in Huron, Ohio, the scenic regional campus offers the advantages of a personalized education with the resources of a much-larger university. Brian Marshall Artistic Director Caryl Crane Youth Theatre BGSU Firelands

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Auditions - SILENCE! The Musical - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

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Dinner Theater
by LeMaro Smith via NEohioPAL 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Accepting auditions for a murder mystery dinner titled Heaven and Earth by LeMaro Smith <https://www.facebook.com/lemaro.smith>. Please email headshot and resume to cleardreamsproductions(a)gmail.com Storyline: A well known screenplay writer wakes up in Heaven to learn that she didn't die from a natural cause. She will be granted a rare opportunity, to go back to Earth, two hours before her death and figure out who killed her before her time is up. Looking to fill the remaining parts for: Caucasian woman (lead) ages 40-55 Caucasian man (husband) ages 40-55 Caucasian woman (agent) ages 28-35 Caucasian woman (mistress) ages 30-40 All positions are paid.

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TAILS Comes To Life In Kent
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

Wandering Aesthetics Presents… “Tails from the Witch’s Cauldron” (Stories of Blood, Sex and Rock ‘N’ Roll) Featuring Nici Romo Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce a summer run of our thrilling storytelling performance “Tails from the Witch’s Cauldron” (Stories of Blood, Sex and Rock ‘N’ Roll) featuring Nici Romo. Performance Dates & Times: Friday, August 12th at 8 PM Saturday, August 13th at 8 PM Wednesday, August 17th at 8 PM Thursday, August 18th at 8 PM Friday, August 19th at 8 PM Location: Standing Rock Cultural Arts 300 North Water St. Kent, OH 44240 Tickets: Tickets are $15 per person and are available online at www.watheatre.com/boxoffice <http://www.watheatre.com/boxoffice>. Reservations can also be made by calling 330.612.3090 Tickets will be available at the door – but seating is limited so pre-orders are recommended. For more information please email watheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:watheatre@gmail.com>. About “Tails from the Witch’s Cauldron”: “Tails from the Witch’s Cauldron” features Wandering Aesthetics’ bloodiest, sexiest stories yet! These three madcap tales of magic, mystery and maidens are sure to enchant audiences, leaving them spellbound with laughter, horror…or both. (Okay. There really aren’t any “maidens” in these stories, but hags ruined the alliteration.) With: Nici Romo (from Stow, Ohio) And Wandering Aesthetics’ own Kyle Jozsa (from Akron, Ohio) Directed by: Benjamin Rexroad (from Portage Lakes) Just make sure to get home before the witching hour! Sponsored by Norka Beverage **This is performance probably isn’t suitable for children. But that’s not our call… About the Performers: Nici is thrilled to once again be working on “Tails from the Witch’s Cauldron” with Benjamin and Kyle. This is her second go-around at this storytelling performance and she is loving every minute of it. Nici is a graduate of the University of Akron with a BA in Theater, Art, and Design and has performed and directed in various theaters throughout the Akron and Cleveland area. She has worked for companies such as: Heads Up Productions, Ma'sue Productions, and Wandering Aesthetics. Some of her favorite roles have been Flo (Picnic), Fran (1,000 Hills), Olympe (A Flea in Her Ear), Duke Fredrick (As You Like It) and Trail Angel (Trail Magic). Nici is looking forward to developing some of her own projects over the next year. Thank you to her mom for the constant support and Josie, Colty, and Roar for letting mommy live her dreams! Drawing on a work ethic derived from his path to Eagle Scout, Kyle Jozsa co-founded the storytelling theatre company, Wandering Aesthetics in 2013 with his partner in work and life, Benjamin Rexroad. Kyle serves as Wandering Aesthetics’ Artistic Director, Director of Education and primary Storyteller. As such, Kyle is charged with collecting stories from the heart of Appalachia to the shores of the Cuyahoga, creating dynamic storytelling performances and inspiring students of all ages to find their voices and tell their own tales. Kyle’s theatrical training includes an intensive summer program at Double Edge Theatre in Asheville, MA, multiple workshops with Akron’s own New World Performance Laboratory and extensive work with Director Benjamin Rexroad. Following his hike of the 2,186-mile Appalachian Trail, Kyle made the transition to solo performer. Most recently Kyle was named the 2016 Akron Arts Alive! Award Winner for Outstanding Artist in Theater.

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Review of "San Merci" at none too fragile
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

none too fragile’s ‘Sans Merci’ a hard to watch, must-see drama Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Merciless. That word not only translates the title of Johnna Adams’ brutally honest, achingly tender and excruciatingly bold 2008 drama “Sans Merci,” it pretty much describes none too fragile’s spectacular production of it. The play’s title and devastating theme of love, death and unrelenting longing are drawn from John Keats’ 1884 poem “La Belle Dame Sans Merci,” which tells the tale of an unfortunate “death-pale” knight who is bewitched by a beautiful woman who steals his heart and then leaves him stranded and alone, forever thinking of and yearning for her. The poem was written in a slow and economical form with a deliberate and masterful absence of detail, intended to entice the reader to read on and want more. And so does this play. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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School of Cleveland Ballet * Open House August 27th * Classes Starting August 29th *
by Lindgren Carson via NEohioPAL 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

School of Cleveland Ballet is now enrolling students for the 16/17 school term with classes starting Monday, August 29th! Come check out what we have to offer at our next Open House on Saturday, August 27th. Miles Rd. Studio 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Broadway Ave. Studio 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm For class offerings and enroll, click here <https://clevelandballet.org/?p=2809> . Questions call 216.320.9000

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Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Near West Theatre BEGIN TOMORROW
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for JOSEPH AND THE Amazing technicolor dreamcoat Intergenerational Cast (ages 7 & Up) August 16, 17 & 18 , 2016 Ages 7-12 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Ages 13 & up from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs November 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, December 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2016 Rehearsals begin Sunday, September 18, 2016 AUDITION SITE: St. Luke's Episcopal Church (1349 West 78th St. Cleveland, OH 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, M-F 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Before Andrew Lloyd Webber's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, EVITA AND PHANTOM OF THE OPERA there was JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, still one of the top 5 most performed musicals in the world. Joseph is his father's favorite. Joseph is a gifted psychic. His eleven brothers are very, VERY JEALOUS! It's all here: favoritism, betrayal, attempted murder, fame, famine and...forgiveness. This rock show is turbo-driven family entertainment. Get your tickets early for NWT'S HOLIDAY PRODUCTION, 2016. Sure to sell out!!! Lots of roles, all open, plus a huge singing and dancing ensemble. A crazily energetic experience. A fast-paced short show. Riotous fun. Emotionally touching. Surprisingly relevant. This show explores the meaning of loyalty, family, forgiveness and hope!!! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be directed by Bob Navis Jr. Choreography by Josh Landis. Stage Management by Ryan Wolf. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS MANY ROLES OPEN TO ALL GENDERS * Narrator, Soprano or Tenor (Low A to High A): The principle storyteller, not of the time or place of the action, the Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience through the story of Joseph and his brothers. * Joseph, Tenor (Low B-flat to High G): Obviously his father's favorite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. * Jacob, Baritone (Low B to High D-flat): The father of the twelve sons, Jacob definitely favors Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel. * The Brothers: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Naphtali, Issachar, Asher, Dan, Zebulun, Gad, Benjamin, Judah. The brothers need to be a range of ages, from teen to 30's/40's. Although acting usually as a group, they have their own different personalities, talents, and flaw. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. * Potiphar, Baritone (Low D to B): A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realizes that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of his wife and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison. * Mrs. Potiphar, Alto/Mezzo (Low D to A): Beautiful and scheming, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph (unsuccessfully). However, she does manage to rip off much of his clothing just as her husband comes into the room, thus condemning him to prison. * Baker, Tenor (Low D to High G): One of Pharaoh's servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. * Butler, Tenor (Low C to High G): Another of Pharaoh's servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who also correctly interprets his dreams, this time that he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh's household. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. * Pharaoh, Tenor/Baritone (Low B-flat to High A-flat): Typically performed as an Elvis Presley impersonation. The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government.

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