September 2016 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

BREATH, BOOM Auditions John Carroll University Directed by Terrence Spivey
by Nagy, Keith via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Open Call Non-Equity Audition for Current/Former JCU Students and Local Actors "Breath, Boom" by Kia Corthron Saturday, September 10th John Carroll University Kulas Auditorium, 4:30pm-6:30pm. The show runs November 4 - November 12. For the protagonist, Prix, fireworks are an escape from her harsh reality. After growing up in an unlivable home life, she now lives in the streets as a gang member and dreams of launching an incredible fireworks display. The audience gets to know Prix over a 14-year period during which she meets new friends, encounters old ghosts, and bounces in and out of juvenile detention and prison. All the while her head is in the sky, dreaming of fireworks. Character Breakdown: Cast: 7 Females (4 African-American/ 3 other), 1 Male (African-American). There is a span of fourteen years with lead characters-from teens to adults. Prix (Pree) – sixteen, seventeen, twenty-four, twenty-nine, thirty (African American) Angel: sixteen, thirty (African American) Malika/Socks: around seventeen, around thirty looking considerably older (African American) Comet: eighteen, twenty-six, thirty-two (African American) Jerome: thirties (African American) Prix’s Mother: thirties, fifties 3 Corrections Officers (C.O.S) Cat: fifteen Officer Dray Shondra: teens Fuego: teens Denise: thirties Pepper: sixteen or seventeen (Shirl: sixteen or seventeen Jupiter: fourteen Woman: coming out of the bathroom Jo: around thirty Jo’s Friend: around thirty Ensemble parts will double. For further information Please contact: -- Keith B. Nagy Asst. Professor/Managing Director of Theatre 216-397-4308 (O) 216-397-1759 (F)

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Auditions: Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
by Meriel via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

The Academy for Dramatic Arts announces auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," this Sunday from 4:00-7:00 pm. Roles open for kids and adults 8-65. Individual requests for children younger than 8 are welcome as there are a few smaller parts, but parts for these younger artists are not guaranteed. Please email afdaberea(a)gmail.com for more information. Sign up for a half-hour time slot <http://academyfordramaticarts.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d1878fec2…> http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4bacac28a4ff2-thebest [http://www.signupgenius.com/images/theme/christmas_main.jpg]<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4bacac28a4ff2-thebest> The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Sign Up<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4bacac28a4ff2-thebest> www.signupgenius.com The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be produced by Academy for Dramatic Arts this fall. Performances are December 2-4. Tech week runs November 27-December 1. This performance is open for kids 8-16 years of age plus a few selected parts for actors 18-65. Individual requests for children younger than 8 are welcome as there are a few smaller parts, but parts for these younger artists are not guaranteed. Please email afdaberea(a)gmail.com. Please have your artist prepare one Christmas Carol of their choice to perform. Also, come dressed to move and have lots of fun! Please bring a current resume and headshot if available. For more information, email afdaberea(a)gmail.com Rehearsals will be primarily on Sundays from 4-6 PM. Performance dates: Dec 2-4. Auditions are at Christ United Church in Olmsted Falls, 23114 West Rd.

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Come Dance with the SYTYCD Winner & Finalists!
by Parker Pennington via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

*BREAKING NEWS! * *ELIANA GIRARD,Season 9 Winner of FOX's **SYTYCD**, **joins the faculty lineup of the Skate Dance Dream Dance Intensive: Cleveland, OH on November 13th! * Come Join the industry's hottest dancers and leading dancer educators! The Skate Dance Dream Dance Intensive Tour will wrap up it's final tour date for the 2016 season in their hometown: Cleveland, Ohio! This dance-only event (no ice skating involved or required), is most similar to a dance convention, and promises to be an event unlike any other you've ever participated in! Our faculty lineup will consist of Girard (Ballet), plus *SYTYCD *Season 12 Runner-Up Hailee Payne (Jazz), and *SYTYCD* Season 3, Top 8 Finalist, Sara VonGillern (Hip Hop/Breakdance). Sara is a highly decorated dancer, who also was part of MTV's *ABDC* All-Star Season, with Season 4 Winners, We Are Heroes Crew! SDD's Intensives are unlike any other in the convention space: they stand out by eliminating overcrowded rooms. With a maximum of 40 kids per class for more personalized attention, participants will walk away with an experience they won’t forget. The 1-day event will feature: 3 master classes in hip hop, ballet, and jazz styles, 2 choreography sessions with the *SYTYCD *finalists, a Meet & Greet (with autograph and selfie picture opportunities), a final showcase performance alongside the dance stars, an injury prevention course, and more! We also offer the chance to sign up for 1-on-1 private sessions and group competition number critiques by our faculty on a limited basis. Skate Dance Dream is the coolest new experience to hit the dance convention scene......it is THE EVENT OF THE YEAR...that you won't want to miss, right in your backyard! The event will be held at the Cleveland Airport Marriott. Reserve your spot early. You may sign up at www.SDD-Dance.com Got questions? Contact our events team at 440-865-2005 or email at: info(a)skatedancedream.com. “My students absolutely had a blast at Skate Dance Dream™! They still talk about it months later and still do choreography they learned while there. We hope to come back again! Thank you!”*– Candace Szarka, Candance Academy Director * ***Please note, faculty is subject to change.

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4 day photography special!
by Ryan Barkan via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Are you looking for photographs? Need new family portraits done before winter? Want photos of your kids for school or senior pictures? Maybe you're looking for new head shots for you portfolio or resume? Well between September 13 and September 16th, John Ryan Photography is running a super sale on mini sessions. All family photos, kids and school photos, and head shot sessions are all discounted. Get family pictures for only $150, kids and school photos for $125, head shots are only $75! All the sessions are 1 location of your choosing and up to 2 hours of time. For more information go to facebook.com/JRyanPhotos Sincerely, Ryan Barkan Owner/Operator John Ryan Photography

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Performers Tell of MOTHERHOOD in Akron
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Wandering Aesthetics Presents… Motherhood Motherhood – a storytelling performance devised by Brenda Cummins, Heather Burns, Amanda Kozma Adey, and Charlenne DeJournett – returns to the stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY! This performance is presented in conjunction with the 2016 Akron Art Prize held at Summit Artspace. Mother’s Day may be in the rearview mirror, but there is always time to see our mothers with brand new insight. “We all come from a uterus, get to know the owner.” Performance Date & Time: Thursday, September 22nd 7:30 PM ***One Night Only*** Location: Summit Artspace 140 E Market St. Akron, OH 44308 Tickets: Tickets are $15 Tickets available at watheatre.com <http://watheatre.com/> Social Media: #MyMomIs About Motherhood: Motherhood is a beautiful thing, but do you really know your mother? While she was busy adoring you and taking care of your every need, she was also busy being a person– a wife, daughter, co-worker and friend… did you see all the balls she had in the air? Get to know your mother at this storytelling performance.

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Auditions for Seussical In Concert at the Akron Civic Theatre
by Val Renner via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Auditions for Seussical In Concert Part of The Akron Civic Theatre's Millennial Theatre Project Audition Location: Akron Civic Theatre 182 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 Audition Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016 Audition Times: 2:30 - 5:30 PM Ages needed: 20 - 30 year olds 12 - 15 people to be cast Roles to be cast: JoJo Horton the Elephant Gertrude McFuzz Mayzie La Bird The Sour Kangaroo Also The Ensemble of Men and Women The Role of Cat in the Hat has been cast What to prepare: Come with (1) 32 bar cuts in the style of the show. All auditions are to be A-Cappella, and 5 minutes in length. To schedule your audition: Please email mdolson(a)akroncivic.com<mailto:mdolson@akroncivic.com>, Or call 330-535-3179 - Mon. thru Fri. from 9 -5 and ask for Miranda. Suessical in Concert Sunday, December 11, 2016 2:30 PM Akron Civic Theatre Sponsored by Akron Children's Hospital Join us for this special concert version of the Grammy-nominated Broadway musical Seussical! This special production is part of The Civic's Millennial Theatre Project, and will feature outstanding local and regional performers of that generation. Your entire family will love seeing and hearing Dr. Seuss's timeless characters come to life!

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Auditions for Olde Towne Hall Youth Theatre
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

*Auditions for Olde Towne Hall Youth Theatre* Olde Towne Hall Theatre, located at 36199 Center Ridge Rd. in North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 will be holding open auditions for their Youth Theatre on: *SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 from 1-4 p.m.* *Performance dates are:* Fri. Dec. 2, 2016 - 7:30 pm Sat. Dec. 3, 2016 - 7:30 pm Sun. Dec. 4, 2016 - 2:00 pm Fri. Dec. 9, 2016 - 7:30 pm Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 - 2:00 pm and 7 pm Please call 440-327-2909 for more details! www.oldetownehalltheatre.com <http://www.oldetownehalltheatre.com> *-- * *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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Tots and Teens Needed to complete Beachwood Community Theater's Mary Poppins
by Jill Koslen-Freireich via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Mary Poppins Audition Information ------------------------------ *Director: Jill Koslen-Freireich* *Musical Direction: Rory Sanders * *Choreographed by: Julie Schullo* A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional Music by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh *Wanted:** 3rd, 4th and 5th graders needed to complete Mary Poppins Cast* Mary Poppins. We are seeking youth grades 3-12 along with several featured adults. *Grades 3 – 12 Tuesday Sept. 13 7:00 pm* *Adults & Call Backs Wednesday Sept. 14 7:00 pm* Callback: By Invitation Only: Auditions Information: Choose a monologue from our website and prepare an objective driven song (16 bars) An accompanist is provided. Please bring sheet music, headshot and resume All auditions held at the Beachwood Middle School auditorium located at 2860 Richmond Rd. Performances: November 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 December 1, 2, 3 & 4 Casting Information: *Children:* Michael Banks (8-10), Jane Banks (10-13) Penguins( Girls/Boys grades 3-5) Flowers (Girls Grades 3 - 4) *Males & Older Teens:* Robertson Ay (houseboy),Neleus, Valentine, Ensemble *Females & Older Teens: *Annie, Fannie, Doll, Ensemble *Female Adults:* Mary Poppins (soprano),Winifred Banks (mezzo soprano), Mrs. Brill (alto/mezzo), Miss Andrew (alto/mezzo), Mrs. Corry (mezzosoprano), Bird Woman (alto), Katie Nanna, Miss Lark, Miss Smythe, Ensemble *Male Adults:* Bert(high baritone/low tenor), George Banks (baritone), Policeman, Park Keeper, Bank Chairman, Von Hussler, Northbrook, Admiral Boom, Ensemble For more information contact Jill Koslen-Freireich at 216-595-3734

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Auditions for Irving Berlin's White Christmas
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for... Irving Berlin's White Christmas Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Directed by Rick Fortney Music Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. PERFORMANCES December 2nd to 18th Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:00pm All actors 18 and over receive a stipend. REHEARSALS Mon - Thu, 6:30pm-10:00pm beginning Oct 17th AUDITIONS (open call) Saturday, September 24th 10:30am-1:00pm Sunday, September 25th 4:30pm-6:30pm Monday, September 26th 6:30pm-9:00pm PREPARATION Actors should prepare two 32 bar songs, one up-tempo and one ballad; an accompanist will be provided. Actors should also be prepared to read sides from the script, and for movement. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE* Bob Wallace - late 20's to mid 30's, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well. Phil Davis - late 20's to mid 30's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a song & dance comic performer. Betty Haynes - mid to late 20's, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well. Judy Haynes - early 20's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer. General Henry Waverly - late 50's to mid 60's, with the exception of one line, a non-singing role. Martha Watson - late 40's to mid 60's, a winning, appealing character-comedienne Susan Waverly - 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well. Ralph Sheldrake - mid to late 30's Rita - mid 20's to early 30's Rhoda - mid 20's to early 30's Ezekiel Foster - mid 40's to late 50's Mike - mid 20's to late 30's Tessie Jimmy Cigarette Girl Snoring Man Mrs. Snoring Man Train Conductor Dance Captain Seamstress Assistant Seamstress *Also seeking 8 strong dancers, non-singers to be featured throughout the performance. For more information contact director Rick Fortney at (440) 949-5200 x229 or rfortney(a)metroparks.cc<mailto:rfortney@metroparks.cc> French Creek Theatre is located within the: French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village 44054

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**Spiritual Services Ministry
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD, ULCM via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Spiritual Services Ministry We are an interfaith community whose primary focus is to oversee that extraordinary moment when two hearts join together. We are honored to officiate your wedding, one of the most important days of your life. If you have a concept, tell us and we will help you create the ceremony of your dreams. Also offered are commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, spiritual counseling, baptisms and end of life rituals. We are available 7 days a week to conduct weddings, commitment rituals and all of our other services in any location anytime day or night. Out of state couples and last minute requests are always given high priority. LGBTQ and all are welcome! Contact us to discuss your particular needs and how we may assist you: spiritualservicesgroup(a)gmail.com, 330-564-7558 *Spiritual Services Ministry* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* Rev. Edward Niam, DD, ULCM http://twitter.com/edwardniam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8584 East Washington Street Suite 443 Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 330.564.7558 www.spiritualservicesgroup.com spiritualservicesgroup(a)gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/spiritualservicesgroup/ Weddings, vow renewals, baptisms, spiritual counseling, end of life ceremonies Member - IAPWO International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants [image: --] Edward Niam [image: https://]about.me/SifuEdwardNiam "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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