September 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Organist Opening - First Church United Church of Christ, Elyria, Ohio
by Rick Fortney via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

First Church United Church of Christ, Elyria, Ohio ORGANIST Select and provide appropriate keyboard selections for each regularly scheduled worship service, special services, and other activities of First Church as scheduled. Provide dynamic hymn accompaniments at each service. Hymn variations, interludes, and free-style selections are required. Rehearse weekly, or as needed, with the Chancel Choir and accompany at services. In addition, accompany other choirs as needed. Rehearse and accompany soloists, musicians and special groups as needed. Maintain a list of and procure qualified substitutes for any worship service or rehearsal that the Organist is unable to attend due to vacation, illness, or any other issue. Shall encourage and permit the use of the facilities of First Church for teaching organ and piano lessons. Schedule the general maintenance of the musical instruments at First Church and report to the Board of Trustees of any future long-term projects that will be required to maintain the instruments. Comply with all laws regarding copyrighted materials. The organist shall have first right of refusal of all weddings and funerals. A base fee will be collected and paid to the organist from those people who have outside musicians handling these services. The organist shall set these fees. Payment is to be received two weeks prior to any rehearsal(s). Contact: Rick Fortney richardafortney(a)gmail.com

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IMPROV DROP-INS CONTINUE! MARC MORITZ -MFA, AEA , Master Teacher
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

TOMORROW ! SEPT. 17 Our wildly successful *IMPROV DROP-INS *CONTINUE... Offering Weekly IMPROV Drop-In Classes for those with a Fear of Commitment! Last week was a blast! SIX WEEKS. TONS OF SKILLS. *WHO*: Instructor: Marc Moritz , MFA, Master Teacher,Second City, ImprovOlympic -Trained *WHERE*: Idea Center – Playhouse Square - 1375 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 ENTER Dodge Court. Idea Center Door DON'T PAY TO PARK! Lots of Street Parking on Saturday Mornings. *WHEN*: Saturdays / 11am-12:30pm *DATES*: September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8 *COST:* $10.00/Class - (Take one. Take 'em all!) These Drop-In Classes focus on the basics of performance improvisation. Topics covered include: agreement (“yes and”); active listening; using the environment; basic narrative skills; understanding stage status; and making your fellow improviser look good. Students learn how to initiate scenes, build upon their scene partners' offers, and create scenes with a solid foundation. SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 3 IMPROV TOOLBOX Addresses Basic Improv Principles. Rules, Terminology, Listening, Truth, and other Basics. Perfect for Beginners or those needing a refresher. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! Learn and Play Improv Games/Structures. Every Improviser needs an arsenal of these. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 BUILDING CHARACTER All solid Improv work is grounded in strong Character work. Learn to deepen and heighten those choices. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 WHERE AM I? - ENVIRONMENTS & OBJECT WORK The foundation of honest Improv Scene Work. We will address the importance of creating specific "wheres". SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 WALKING & TALKING - SCENE WORK STRATEGIES We dive into the elements of 2-Person Scenes and avoiding the "Talking Heads" Syndrome. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 PUTTING IT TOGETHER - SCENE BY SCENE - LONG-FORM Fully-Integrated, Connected, Scenes. A great culmination in the work. FOR FURTHER INFO/QUESTIONS.... CONTACT: MARC MORITZ marcmoritz(a)gmail.com Visit us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Improv-Drop-In-Classes-146441373…/…

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Auditions! Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical
by Stow Players via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

Stow Players presents: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical by Betsy Kelso Auditions Sept 18 & 19; 7-9pm. Location: Stow Community Room 3800 Darrow Road Stow, Oh 44224 Performances: 11/18, 11/19, 11/25, 11/26, 12/2, 12/3, 12/9, 12/10 at 8:00PM 12/4 at 2:30PM Questions? Contact Director Dave Stebbins: stebbinsdavid(a)sbcglobal.net Full details and cast requirements: http://stowplayers.net/auditions.html http://stowplayers.net/the-great-american-trailer-park-christmas-musical.ht…

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IMMEDIATE Need @ Beck Center---Paid Position
by Scott Spence via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

Due to serious illness in the family, we have lost our Asst. Stage Manager for "Ruthless!" which opens this evening. While we are likely covered for this opening weekend, we are hoping to find the right replacement for the balance of the run. Ideally we are looking for a MALE ASM who has just a little stage experience, as there is a cameo (2 lines) that he will do on "some" performances. Other performances are covered with local celebrities. This is why we are ideally looking for a male----30 to 55 age range works. However, we are also opening this up to women (any age) in case the right gent is unavailable. In that case, we'll work out the cameo in a different way. So, male OR female, feel free to respond to this. The balance of the performance dates appear below....and we ARE willing to split this position between two people to accommodate possible conflicts. So--- a conflict date or a conflict weekend may NOT rule you out. This IS a paid position. Please respond at your EARLIEST convenience. *Remaining dates needed:* Fri/Sat evening--Sun matinee Sept. 23/24/25 Fri/Sat evening--Sun matinee Sept 30, Oct. 1/2 Fri/Sat evening--Sun matinee Oct. 7/8/9 Fri/Sat evening--Sun matinee Oct 14/15/16 Please reply to Scott Spence at... scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com

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RUTHLESS! Opens at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

Beck Center for the Arts presents RUTHLESS! Book and Lyrics by JOEL PALEY | Music by MARVIN LAIRD Directed by William Roudebush** Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster Choreographed by Martín Céspedes** September 16 - October 16, 2016 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 3 p.m. Sundays Mackey Theater ABOUT THE SHOW Beck Center for the Arts proudly opens its 2016-2017 theater season with the campy cult musical Ruthless! September 16 through October 16, 2016 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/ruthless/>. This production contains strong language and content. Ruthless! is an Off-Broadway sensation featuring book and lyrics by Joel Paley and music by Marvin Laird. The winner of "Best Off-Broadway Musical" from the Outer Critics Circle, this story stars Tina Denmark-the greatest song-and-dance sensation to ever hit the third grade. When her school holds auditions for Pippi in Tahiti, Tina proves she will do anything to play the lead...anything! This outrageous production spoofs musicals such as Gypsy and Mame, as well as classic films including The Bad Seed and All About Eve. Even The New York Times agrees, "the fun comes from the sheer brazenness." Beck Center's former artistic director, William Roudebush, returns to direct this hilarious musical for the new theater season. "Ruthless! is Gypsy on steroids. It is an unforgiving satirical romp through every show business cliché including backstage back stabbing and self-involved shameless self-promotion," remarked Roudebush. "How could I not want to direct this musical?" With musical direction by Larry Goodpaster and choreography by Martín Céspedes, Ruthless! features Calista Zajac as Tina Denmark, and Lindsey Mitchell as ultimate stage mother Judy Denmark. They are joined by Matthew Wright as Sylvia St. Croix, Kate Michalski as Miss Thorn, Carla Petroski as Lita Encore, and Brittni Shambaugh Addison as Louise Lerman/Eve Allabout. Equity actors Mitchell and Wright appear courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors and stage managers. 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. 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 Ruthless! is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. It is generously sponsored the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council. CAST Sylvia St. Croix - Matthew Wright* Judy Denmark, Ginger DelMarco - Lindsey Mitchell* Tina Denmark - Calista Zajac Miss Thorn - Kate Leigh Michalski+ Louise/Eve - Brittni Shambaugh Addison Lita Encore - Carla Petroski *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA) +Denotes Equity Membership Candidate PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director - Scott Spence Director - William Roudebush** Musical Director - Larry Goodpaster Choreographer - Martín Céspedes** Stage Manager - Jamie R. Benetto Assistant Stage Managers - David Munnell Technical Director, Scenic Designer - Aaron Benson Lighting Designer - Marcus Dana Costume Designer - Aimee Kluiber Sound Designer - Carlton Guc Sound Board Operator - Angie Hayes Carpenter - Gabriel Jimenez, Joe Virgo Follow Spots - Joy DeMarco, Ed Dragony, Mary Kahelin, Anna Verbiak Wardrobe - Nan Golz **Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers ORCHESTRA Conductor - Larry Goodpaster Keyboards - Larry Goodpaster, Bryan Bird, Melissa Rusu

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

16 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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Leading Men Needed for Mary Poppins at Beachwood Community Theater
by Jill Koslen-Freireich via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

Beachwood Community Theater is still in need of of some "Jolly good" men to fill several male roles in Mary Poppins. If you're a singer/dancer and live on Cleveleand's East Side this may be the gig you're looking for! For more information or to schedule an audition contact Jill Koslen-Freireich at 216-595-3734. Performance Dates: Nov. 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4. Most performances are matinees.

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Baroque Concert: Famed and Forgotten Female Composers
by Malina Rauschenfels via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

Saturday 7pm, 2016 St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 2555 Euclid Heights Blvd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44106 $10-20 suggested donation Malina Rauschenfels and Josefien Stoppelenburg, sopranos Phillip W. Serna, viola da gamba Paula Maust, harpsichord Burning River Baroque presents – Twisted Fate: Famed and Forgotten Female Composers The history of western art music predominantly focuses on the lives and works of male teachers, composers, and performers. In eras when women rarely had access to the same educational and professional opportunities as their male colleagues, it can be easy to presume that women were simply not as productive and successful in the field. A closer look at history, however, reveals that some women in the past were able to rise above the gender restrictions placed on them and achieved great success as professional musicians. Others led more private professional lives cloistered in abbeys and composing for their fellow sisters. Burning River Baroque will present a program that blends works of both the famous and forgotten female composers from antiquity to the present, including Hildegard von Bingen, Jacquet de la Guerre, Princess Anna Amalia, Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, Barbara Strozzi, Isabella Leonarda, and Martha Bishop. “Twisted Fate: Famed and Forgotten Female Composers” will explore the ways in which historical circumstances twisted the lives of some women into the spotlight and others into the shadows as well as their diverse portrayals of female characters. Burning River Baroque Founded in Cleveland in 2012, Burning River Baroque takes its name from the famous incident in which the badly polluted Cuyahoga River caught on fire. This name not only connotes the fiery passion which the ensemble brings to its performances, but also reflects the practice of tying history and social change to music and current issues in a way that feels fresh and relevant to contemporary audiences. While Baroque performance practice informs the group's presentation of historical works, they have evolved its presentation to encourage a participatory concert atmosphere, breaking the fourth wall and involving audiences in the drama that is occurring onstage. Burning River Baroque seeks to throw open the doors of the concert hall to audience members that may never have considered that classical music had something to offer them or could reflect their life experience and concerns. Classical music can be perceived as elitist or stuffy; Burning River Baroque shows that it can be the opposite. It is our mission to create concerts that appeal to all types of audiences. Burning River Baroque has performed in NYC, Boston, Berkeley, California, Canada, and extensively in Ohio. The Boston Musical Intelligencer described them as a group that “...left an indelible imprint on my psyche.” Co-directors Malina Rauschenfels and Paula Maust manage the group and hire outside artists as necessary for a diverse array of programs each concert season. "Burning River Baroque left an indelible imprint on my psyche." -The Boston Musical Intelligencer- http://www.burning-river-baroque.org/

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Paid roles available for American Legends weekend
by Stunt Cat via NEohioPAL 15 Sep '16

15 Sep '16

American Legends Weekend is looking for a few good CHARACTERS. Join the FUN igniting the guest experience. We are still looking for someone to play *Pocahontas* (please have long dark hair) and someone to play *Mark Twain*, and *John Henry *(big, muscular build, African American 25-45)- Saturday and Sunday Sept 24 & 25 9am-6p at Mapleside Farms. Stroll the park, tell tales, pose for pictures and create a little piece of history for the kids and families in attendance. It’s our Johnny Appleseed weekend - Lots to do and see. We provide costumes. $11/hr, scheduled breaks and lunch included. Please send a pic (any pic) and resume or credit list to Martin at *stuntcatprod(a)gmail.com <stuntcatprod(a)gmail.com>*

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Auditions: Drill Sgt. for Zombie Paintball - PAID
by Stunt Cat via NEohioPAL 15 Sep '16

15 Sep '16

ZOMBIE PAINTBALL - Audition Notice 09/15/16 The nationally renowned "Light up the Living Dead" Zombie Paintball at Mapleside Farms is holding auditions for the roll of "ZRF (Zombie Resistance Force) Sergeant". Please watch video at www.lightupthelivingdead.com http://www.lightupthelivingdead.com for an example of a ZRF Sergeant. Auditions will be held at Mapleside Farms in The Cellar on 9/21/16 AT 7pm. You need to arrive by 7pm to sign in. What we’re looking for: 1) Guest interaction while maintaining a strong and intimidating but enthusiastic drill sergeant. Improvisational skills will come in handy here. 2) Team Player with the ability to think fast on your feet, problem solving skills helpful 3) Perseverance and willpower during long hours of production – Buck up in the rain. 4) Commitment to Friday, Saturday nights from September 30th to October 29th from 4pm-12am Compensation: $11 per hour If you are interested please email Joshua Schmidt at jschmidt at mapleside.com <http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org> or call directly at 440-783-2346. Serious interest only please. 294 Pearl Rd Brunswick Oh, 44212 http://www.mapleside.com This is a fun and exciting opportunity to be part of creating a nationally recognized attraction with an attendance of over 35,000.

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