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ABOB to hold auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
by Clay Nielsen via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo, 236 Buffalo Street, Conneaut, Ohio, will hold auditions this weekend for its holiday offering, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Auditions will be at the theater Sunday and Monday, Oct. 2-3. Sunday auditions are from 4-6 p.m. and Monday’s session will run from 6-8:30 p.m. Auditions will be asked to read from the script and sing a Christmas carol of their choosing. Show dates are Dec. 2-4 and 9-11. Director is Kirsten Emerson. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” was written by Barbara Robinson and tells the tale of a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant who are faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head-on. This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States! Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs! Cast requirements include 17 youngsters of various ages and 10 adults. Entering its third year, ABOB is located in a converted turn-of-the-century church in Conneaut’s downtown area, complete with stained glass, balcony with brass handrail and unsurpassed acoustics. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems have been incorporated to make an ABOB show a truly memorable experience. See www.broadwayonbuffalo.com or Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo on Facebook for more information.

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Auditions in August for "Joseph, " "Virginia Woolf, " "Moonlight & Magnolias" at CVLT
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre - Auditions For more details, visit www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> or call 440-247-8955 (Mon-Sat, 1-6 PM) /Auditions: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"/ *Auditions at 7 PM on Sunday August 14 and Monday August 15, 2016* *by EDWARD ALBEE* SHOW DATES: October 21 - Nov. 5, 2016 Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM at CVLT's River Street Playhouse DIRECTOR: Claudia Lillibridge George and Martha are a middle aged married couple, whose charged relationship is defined by vitriolic verbal battles, which underlies what seems like an emotional dependence upon each other. This verbal abuse is fueled by an excessive consumption of alcohol. George being an associate History professor in a New Carthage university where Martha's father is the President adds an extra dimension to their relationship. Late one Saturday evening after a faculty mixer, Martha invites Nick and Honey, an ambitious young Biology professor new to the university and his mousy wife, over for a nightcap. As the evening progresses, Nick and Honey, plied with more alcohol, get caught up in George and Martha's games of needing to hurt each other and everyone around them. The ultimate abuse comes in the form of talk of George and Martha's unseen sixteen year old son, whose birthday is the following day. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE! Ages flexible. Come prepared to read from the script. Martha (Lead): Female - older married to George, though disappointed - and now embittered - with his aborted academic career, a daddy's girl with an acid tongue and a quick & sometimes malicious mind, has suffered great emotional trauma. George (Lead): Male - older a member of the history department at New Carthage University, married to Martha in a once loving relationship now frequented by acrimony, a brilliant mind who feels disempowered, and lashes out through sarcasm. Nick (Supporting): Male - younger Midwestern, good-looking, clean-cut, married to Honey, has just become a new member of the biology faculty at New Carthage University and is looking to climb up in the world, confident, and focused on his future, science, and the American dream. Honey (Supporting): Female - younger petite, mousy, and anxious wife of Nick, has a weak stomach and prefers to avoid issues than dwell in their complexities. /Auditions: "MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS"/ *Auditions at 7 PM on Monday August 22 1-3 PM and Tuesday August 23 1-3 PM* *by RON HUTCHINSON* Directed by Stephen Kay Auditions at 7:00 PM, August 22 & 23 All roles open. We will read cold from the script. Headshots and acting resumes welcome but not required. No appointments necessary. SHOW DATES: January 13 - February 4, 2017 Friday/Saturday nights at 8 PM Synopsis: Hollywood, 1939, and mogul David O. Selznick has just shut down production on the most eagerly anticipated movie in history, Gone With The Wind, scrapping the script and sacking the director. Hollywood is a buzz. Determined to produce a rewrite in five days, he engages the reluctant services of ace script doctor Ben Hecht - possibly the only person in America who has not read the novel - and the movie’s newdirector Victor Fleming, straight from the set of The Wizard Of Oz after squabbling with the Munchkins and coming to blows with Judy Garland. Roles: 3 males, 1 female All roles involve frenetic physical activity and crisp diction for rapid line delivery. David O. Selznick (ages 32-42) Fanatically driven producer, son in law of the producer Louis B Mayer, the movies were in his blood. The son of a movie distributor who became bankrupt in the 1920s, Selznick rose to the top of the Hollywood tree working at RKO, Paramount and MGM before starting his own Selznick International Pictures. He was notorious for his frantic, Benzedrine-fueled pace of work and the astonishing volume of memos he produced on every aspect of the productions (seen by some as meddling and by others as attention to detail). Must be able to project a variety of voices while 'acting out' Gone with the Wind for Hecht. Victor Fleming (ages 45-55) Started his working life as a motor mechanic, but got a break in the film business as a camera assistant, moving on to direct many action movies in the 1920s and 30s. With a robust manner and love of outdoor sports Fleming was known as a “man’s director”, but his two best known and most successful directing credits were The Wizard Of Oz and Gone With The Wind. Coincidentally, in both cases he was a substitute, brought in to replace the original director in the early weeks of shooting. Must be able to project a variety of voices while 'acting out' Gone with the Wind for Hecht. Ben Hecht (ages 40-50) A successful Chicago journalist, Hecht became one of the most celebrated and prolific screenwriters in the early days of film in Hollywood, as well as contributing uncredited work as a “script doctor” on many more [including Gone With The Wind]. As well as journalism and screenplays, he wrote short stories, novels, plays [including The Front Page] and later ghost wrote Marilyn Monroe’s autobiography. A lifelong activist for Jewish causes, his active support of the Zionist movement in Palestine led to a British boycott of his work in the late 1940s and 1950s. Miss Poppenguhl (ages 26-36) Selznick’s exceptionally efficient secretary. Usually tireless, by the end of the five days even she is more than a little dazed. In reality, Selznick employed two full time secretaries to keep up with his frantic pace of dictation. The actress will need to portray the same physical deterioration over the 5 days as the men and be able to demonstrate physical comedy often with no lines as she works to meet all of Selznick's demands. /Auditions: "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR™ DREAMCOAT"/ *Auditions at 7 PM on Saturday August 27 1-3 PM and Sunday August 28 1-3 PM* by ANDREW LLOYD WEBER and TIM RICE Auditions to be held at CVLT's River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street (the white, 1-story building just west of the main CVLT building). SHOW DATES: November 18 - December 18, 2016 Friday/Saturday nights at 8 PM, Select Sundays at 2 PM DIRECTOR: Michael J Rogan Musical Director Lynne Provance Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Audiences adore the musical that launched the career of Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. Joseph is the rocking retelling of the tale of Joseph, from the Book of Genesis, and how he saved Egypt with his ability to interpret dreams. Seeking men and women of all ages, plus young people for a children's chorus. All roles available. Please come prepared with sheet music for an up-tempo song in the correct key. No appointments necessary. Headshots and acting resumes welcome, but not required. FACEBOOK.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://www.Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> | TWITTER.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://www.Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Ohio Community Theatre Association. CVLT.org - 440.247.8955

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IMPROV CLASSES STARTING SOON!!
by Nathaniel Montgomery via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

The Joy of Improv Ten Class Series Have Fun. Meet People. Learn Improv. In this ten week workshop, you will expand your experience with improv games and exercises that will unleash your natural creativity. You will be immersed in Nathaniel's signature style of improvisation. In each session, we will play in a safe and positive environment. This class is for beginners, experienced improvisers, and actors. You will feel great and be energized after a night of improv games! When: Every Sunday October 9 - December 11 >From 7:00 - 9:00pm Where: 3250 W. Market Street, Suite 104 Fairlawn, OH 44333 Cost: $200 Class size is limited to 14 students You must REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS! Call/Text Nathaniel - 330-807-7408 Email - nathaniel(a)nathanielmontgomery.com<mailto:nathaniel@nathanielmontgomery.com> For more information: www.nathanielmontgomery.com<http://www.nathanielmontgomery.com/> Nathaniel Montgomery Improv Life Coach

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Hollywood Director coming to Ohio! Saturday October 15th & Sunday October 16th. Don't miss this workshop!
by Joe DePaul via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Hollywood Director coming to Ohio! Don't miss this workshop! Saturday October 15th & Sunday October 16th Click here to see more about this fabulous workshop! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VV2JYhcYIE Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a working Hollywood director! Tom Logan is going to be at #PMTM<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/pmtm?source=feed_text&story_id=10339994566…> to host our October workshop and we are so excited to have him! Tom is coming to PMTM to share his years of expertise with you! In addition Tom still works all of the time all over the country on current TV/Film and commercial projects! Don't miss it! Email NOW frontdesk(a)pmtm.com<mailto:frontdesk@pmtm.com> or call (330) 666-4125 to register! Spots are limited so act fast! This is open to everyone you do not need to be with PMTM to attend.

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "Night of the Living Dead"
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

The North Canton Playhousepresents: "Night of the Living Dead" Directed by: Ted Paynter Book by Lori Allen Ohm Based on the George Romero/John Russo Classic film Performance Dates: October 20 - October 31 Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th St. N.E.,North Canton)/ Thriller Tickets: Adults $15.00 andStudents (17 and under)/Seniors (60+) $13.00 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com on the "Ticket Link".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com (an online processing fee required for purchase online).or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. Synopsis: Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus, returns to Earthcarrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead, intoflesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, heldhostage by these ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the livingdead encroach. North Canton Playhouse's gripping, terror-filled, monochromatic productionof Night of the Living Dead brings all the fright of the cult classic horror tolife. With touches of black humor, this horror-laced thriller envelops theaudience as the action builds to a shocking theatrical climax.

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CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program- RECRUITMEBNT 2017
by Donald Carrier via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

For the past 20 years, the 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient, Cleveland Play House (CPH), has partnered with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) to offer an MFA in Acting. Exceptional training is paired with a strong financial package that includes a three-year tuition-free education, a generous living stipend, healthcare and membership in Actors Equity Association upon successful completion of the program. This is followed by a highly regarded New York City Showcase attended by Industry professionals. The third year of training allows students to appear in at least one Cleveland Play House production as well as experience understudy and workshop opportunities. As we only take eight students every other year, the program is ideal for those who want the kind of personal attention that is impossible to get at schools with larger numbers. What are we looking for? We want talented, passionate, curious young artists who have a strong work ethic and the capacity for change and growth. We do NOT have a teaching component so this is not the right program for those who are coming back to graduate school to get a degree so that they can teach. We charge no audition fees, which is unique among graduate acting programs. For more information or to book an audition appointment either here in Cleveland or elsewhere, please visit clevelandplayhouse.com/mfa<http://clevelandplayhouse.com/mfa> under AUDITIONS. We will be auditioning candidates in Cleveland, Jan 14-15; New York City, Jan 19-24 and Chicago Jan 29 - Feb 2, 2017. For further information, contact Donald Carrier, Associate Director of the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program at donald.carrier(a)case.edu<mailto:donald.carrier@case.edu> or 216-400-7019. We look forward to a great turnout at the auditions in Cleveland.

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Review of "My Fair Lady" at Great Lakes Theater
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Lightning strikes thrice with Great Lakes’ ‘My Fair Lady’ Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Shortly after the record-breaking, award-winning production of “My Fair Lady” opened on Broadway in 1956, the show’s playwright and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner remarked that “the right people at the right moment in their lives embarked on the right venture.” The same can be said for Great Lakes Theater’s most remarkable rendition of “My Fair Lady.” Artistic Director Charlie Fee hired just the right director who brought in just the right designers and performers to take all that is charming about this musical and make it captivating. And while all the show’s special moments have been mined over six decades of reproductions and four Broadway revivals, the Great Lakes Theater company has managed to find more. And they have done so by stripping the show’s production values down to the essentials while adding rich dimension to each and every character. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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Apollo's Fire stagehands
by Martins Daukss via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

APOLLO’s FIRE, THE CLEVELAND BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, is looking for stagehands to occasionally work on a part-time basis from October through December of this year. Apollo’s Fire is based in Cleveland Heights and primarily plays concerts in churches throughout northeast Ohio. Interested stagehands must be able to lift at least 70 pounds. Most calls will happen between noon and midnight with breaks provided. Our concerts are held throughout Cuyahoga county, Akron and Willoughby Hills, therefore stagehands must provide their own transportation to/from concert venues. Due to our erratic work schedule, works calls will be cemented two weeks beforehand to permit other employment. Our production dates are as follows October 2-13, November 14-20 and especially December 6-18. Starting pay rate is $18/hour. Please send resume and availability to the co-production manager, Martins Daukss, at ApollosFireProd(a)gmail.com <mailto:ApollosFireProd@gmail.com>.

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IMMEDIATE CASTING: YOUNGER MALE ** PAID
by via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Motive For Murder is casting the following for a murder mystery event October 22 in Loudonville: BOY: male; age 21-30; handsome, clean cut, all-American boy-next-door; wholesome Wally Beaver type; very naive Ideal candidate should have theater experience and possess the ability to ad-lib comfortably in character. Improv skills are a plus. Comedy chops an even bigger plus. Prior murder mystery experience not so much. Looking for more SNL than Beck Center. Rehearsals generally held on weekends (late morning to early afternoon) in Euclid. The role pays $100. We will be moving fast on this so serious applicants who fit the bill should email headshot or current photo, "theatrical" resume AND any conflicts to: _auditions(a)motiveformurder.com_ (mailto:auditions@motiveformurder.com)

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HONK Auditions
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 25 Sep '16

25 Sep '16

Olde Towne Hall Theatre Attention: Students 6 through 18 interested in performing. Open auditions for our Youth Theatre production of "Honk!" will be: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. at the theater. You will need to be able to commit to rehearsals running for several weeks prior to opening and be at all performances which will be: December 2, 3 & 9 at 7:30 pm, December 10 at 7:00 pm and December 4 & 10 at 2:00 pm. Please call 440-327-2909 for more details! The theater is located at 36199 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 -- *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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