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Auditions - East Campus Theatre Arts
by Zoldessy, Brian via NEohioPAL 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

** Auditions ** The Eastern Campus Theatre Arts Department Bang Bang, You’re Dead By William Mastrosimone Directed by Pamela Harwood Josh is incarcerated after killing his parents and five of his classmates. The play highlights his struggles with his thoughts and emotions as embodied in the characters of those he killed, those who tormented him, and those who will eventually pass judgement upon him. Friday, January 27th- 6pm Saturday, January 28th- 2pm Callbacks: January 29th – TBD Rehearsals: Mid- February Performances: March 24th-April 1st Please bring headshot and resume (if available). Be prepared to improvise, and dressed to move. No monologue or appointment is necessary. Tri-C East Campus 4250 Richmond Road, East Mandel Humanities Center Highland Hills (15 min. from downtown) Middle Building - Parking Lot E STUDIO THEATRE Seeking a versatile cast of 10 men and women ages 18 – 50. Cuyahoga Community College is dedicated to diversity in casting. For further information please email: brian.zoldessy(a)tri-c.edu

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Special $10 matinee performance of Death of a Salesman this Friday!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre will host a special $10 matinee performance of our stellar production of Death of a Salesman By Arthur Miller Directed by Fred Sternfeld A man struggles to earn a living wage after decades on the job. His grown children struggle to make careers for themselves. When hard work reaps little success, their family begins to doubt each other. As relevant now as it was when it opened 68 years ago, witness Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning treatise on the price of the American Dream. FEATURING Chris Bizub Noah Budin Linda Goldstein-Wolf Stuart Hoffman Jeremy Jenkins Corey Knick Anne McEvoy Lynna Metrisin James Rankin Tiffany Trapnell Amanda Trompak Lou Will and Greg White SPECIAL MATINEE PERFORMANCE Friday, January 27th at 10am TICKETS $10 General Admission Call (440) 949-5200 x221<tel:%28440%29%20949-5200%20x221> for more information or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily. French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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FREE for Educators: Check out the TCT Tour for Feb. 9
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

RSVP REQUIRED. Open to all educators or other community leaders (librarians, PTA members, community organizers) with an interest in knowing more about the Talespinner Children's Theatre Educational Outreach Tour, "The Brementown Musicians." This past year, Talespinner Children's Theatre's fifth season, has meant growing the scope of our touring production, expanding our educational and outreach programming, and forging community partnerships with the Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland, The Centers for Families & Children, and The Children’s Museum of Cleveland. Moving into 2017, we look forward with great anticipation to adding to the number of schools, libraries, and family groups that we will be able to share our arts education programs with, in so many ways. Join us on February 9th, 2017 at our home in the Reinberger Auditorium for a pre-show reception including light refreshments, and a performance of our 2017 touring production, "The Brementown Musicians," (which runs approximately 25 minutes) accompanied by a talk-back with myself, the actors and creative team. This event should prove to be a light-hearted, informative, and imaginative way for you to sit back and relax, and to get to know us better. The reception will begin at 6pm, and The Brementown Musicians will begin at 7pm. With questions or to RSVP, email TCT's Director of Education and Outreach, Katelyn Cornelius at kr.talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com. Please include a number of attendees and the organization you represent in your RSVP, by Friday, February 3rd. Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *2017 Season* *Red Onion, White Garlic (a Tale of Indonesia) *April 8 - 30 by David Hansen, directed by Katelyn Cornelius *Sundiata (a Tale of Mali) *June 10 - July 2 by Nina Domingue Glover, directed by Nina Domingue Glover & Nathan Lilly *The Rainbow Serpent (A Tale of Aboriginal Australia) *Sept. 16 - Oct. 8 by Christopher Johnston, directed by Alison Garrigan *Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (A Dickens of a Holiday Tale) *Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 by Michael Sepesy, directed by Alison Garrigan Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680 www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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Workshop Players Auditions - Don't Dress For Dinner - A Comedy By Mark Camoletti
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

Auditions! Auditions! Auditions! *Don’t Dress for Dinner *by Mark Camoletti, directed by Pat Price Sunday February 19 and Monday February 20 7:00 at Workshop Players Theater, 44820 Middle Ridge Rd., Amherst This six character farce, featuring 3 men and 3 women just never stops coming at the audience with identity switches and surprises. The writing is a gift to actors involved in this madcap pace. Here’s what the Guardian had to say about it, “Hurtling along at the speed of light Marc Camoletti’s breathtaking farce is a near faultless piece of theatrical invention …” Bernard —40s-60s. He hopes to entertain his chic Parisienne mistress at his home when his wife goes to care for her ailing mother. In preparation he hires a gourmet cook to make the weekend special AND invites his unsuspecting best friend as an alibi. As things go awry Bernard becomes increasing unraveled and spilled upon, requiring many changes of shirts!! Jacqueline —40s-60s. Bernard’s wife’s plans change when she hears that Robert, Bernard’s best friend, is coming for the weekend because of an affair that they have begun. Stunned and confused by the behavior of both her paramour and her husband as the evening unfolds, she slowly catches on to the truth of the situation, or does she? Robert — 40s-60s. Poor Robert is ambushed again and again as he first learns of Bernard’s real plans, then discovers that his own mistress (Bernard’s wife) will, indeed, be there. Out of necessity he assumes several different identities as he scrambles desperately to make it through the evening. For poor Robert, it’s an uphill battle. Suzanne— 30s-50s. Bernard’s Parisienne mistress arrives and is immediately mistaken by Robert as the gourmet chef, a role she must try to play out as the evening progresses. She is ill suited for that task as is soon evident her her frustration elevates. Since she is a model, Suzanne must be able to carry herself off as such even in the midst of confusing role playing. Suzette —30s-50s. She is REALLY the cook who takes on the role of the mistress. She definitely plays this role with relish, despite initial confusion over the evening’s goings on. Quite the entrepreneur, Suzette benefits monetarily from the ruse and loves every minute of it, rubbing it in whenever possible. George— 40s-60s. George is Suzette’s husband who appears for the last scene of the play. He is somewhat surprised when faced with the events of the evening to say the least. George must be physically imposing and capable of using some of that muscle in a theatrically safe way, of course!! Performance dates: April 20 - May 7. For more information, contact director Pat Price at joeandpatprice@ centurytel.net -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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Torque Improv this Saturday in the Village!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

Torque...Full Throttle Improv brings high energy, physical and hysterical improv to the Reserve Hall Theater! The show combines game structures similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway" along with audience participation. When the eating and football has ended, check out some of Cleveland's hottest improv performers as they take your suggestions and create completely unscripted improvised scenes. Date: Jan 28, 2017 Show time is 8:30pm Doors open at 8:00pm Admission: $5.00 (Cash Only) Reserve Tickets: (440) 471-1045 or online improv(a)cpacleveland.org Walkups are always welcome! For all CPA information: www.cpacleveland.org Free parking is always available in the Mayfield Village Civic Center lot. **Parking lot is located behind Heinens grocery store at the corner of Wilson Mills and Som Center Rd.** **Entrance to the parking lot is off Wilson Mills Comedy Project Alliance Mayfield Village Civic Center (Reserve Theater) 6622 Wilson Mills Rd Mayfield Village, Oh 44143

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REVIEW: Cinderella in Canton
by Tom Wachunas via NEohioPAL 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

Re-inventing a Beautiful DreamerBy Tom Wachunas “How many times do you read about 'theCinderella story,' the story of the underdog, the story of the ordinary humanbeing, often subjected to cruelty and ignorance and neglect, who somehowtriumphs?” - Kenneth Branagh How many timesindeed. After only a few minutes of research, I was sufficiently reminded ofthe long history behind the tale that we in the West know as Cinderella. Ifthere are any readers out there not familiar with it, I pray for you. In anycase, the roots of this iconic narrative - which is essentially about how adowntrodden heroine triumphs over her oppressors - date as far back as a Greekstory from around 7 BCE. I think it fair to say that despite centuries ofliterary and theatrical adaptations and revisions (not to mention cinematicvariants), from across many eras and cultures, it continues to be somethingmore than an escapist fairy tale. You could call it an allegory of the humancondition, if for no other reason than it seems that we, under myriad names andcircumstances, are still defining and searching for our “happily ever after.” So enter yetanother adaptation. This brand new one delivers a refreshingly modernized andrelevant message without succumbing to saccharine preachiness. Loosely based onThe Brothers Grimm version, it’s written by Beth Knox, Managing Director ofCanton’s Players Guild Theatre, and premiering now in the Guild’s intimatearena theater. Not surprisingly, the production features a superbly talented13-member cast, directed here by Michael Lawrence Akers and Jonathan Tisevich. Raucous chaosensues whenever Ella’s mean-spirited stepsisters and stepmother are present. Kassandra Frazier, as Esmeralda, and SarahMarie Young, as Prudence, have several show-stopping scenes, none morehilarious than when they clumsily attempt to take instruction from theirflustered mother (Madame Arrington, played by Daryl Robinson) on how to waltz.Frazier’s unruly Esmeralda often speakswhile chomping on the biscuits and rolls she routinely pulls from her bodice,making the many insults she hurls at Ella (including naming her Cinder-ella) all the more…cheeky.Young’s air-headed, whiny Prudence is something of a sonic phenomenon.Complementing her expressive if not cartoonish facial contortions is a speakingvoice shrill and piercing enough to peel wallpaper. Like, eeewwwww… Meanwhile,Daryl Robinson deftly turns the manipulative, haughty, and frenetic MadameArrington into an effectively chilling portrait of vapid pomp and stridentgreed. Talk about passingon family values to the next generation… In that regard, Ella, played byDesirée Hargrave, is anything but self-serving or deceitful. Hargrave investsher character with palpable tenderness tempered with unflappable resolve tomake the best of the bad circumstances engineered by her feckless anddysfunctional family. It’s that disarming tenderness and determination thatgrabs both the attentions of the Fairy Godmother – a truly giddy spiritdelivered with lovable swagger by Elyse Ramirez – as well as the introspectiveheart of the prince, Alexander, played by Drake Harbert. To that role, Harbertbrings authentic warmth and gentleness. It’s a trait that seems to run in theRoyal family, as Corey Paulus, in his role of King, plays his part too withequal credibility. Here is aCinderella with a true servant’s heart, evident in the brief but endearingscenes when she so freely shares her passion for books and the wisdom they canimpart by teaching some local children, here named Catherine and Nicholas, howto read. In those roles, both RyleeHorning and Noah Tisevich make a delightful picture of youthful, effervescenteagerness to imagine life as a fulfilling adventure. In the end, thisnew adaptation tweaks or deletes many of the extraneous incidentals of thefamiliar (and frankly all too sappy) Disneyesque narrative we’re accustomed to.Instead, we’re given a compelling scenario of a selfless and courageousdreamer. Not the numbed victim of life’s cruel and unexpected vicissitudes,singing a doleful someday-my-prince-will-come dirge, she pours her gifts intoothers. Walk a mile in her shoes, and the world could well live all the morehappily. Players GuildTheatre presents Cinderella – A NewAdaptation, in the William G. Frye Theater, 1001 Market Avenue N., Canton,Ohio / FRIDAY at 7:00 p.m, SATURDAY and SUNDAY at 2 p.m., THROUGH FEB. 5, 2017/ TICKETS: $17 adults, $13 for ages 17and younger, available at www.playersguildtheatre.com or call330-452-7617 For othercommentaries by Tom Wachunas on the performing and visual arts in the greaterCanton area, please visit his blog, ARTWACH, at www.artwach.blogspot.com

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Dancing Wheels Night at the Races Event!
by kelly clymer via NEohioPAL 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

WHAT: Dancing Wheels' 8th Annual Night at the Races EventWHEN: Saturday, February 18, 6:30-10:00pmWHERE: The Dancing Wheels Studios3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 Get ready for the 7th Annual Night at the Races benefiting the Dancing Wheels Company & School. This thrilling evening is filled with plenty of interactive video horse racing, upbeat music, lots of wagering and prizes! Your admission includes pizza, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. As always, you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages. General admission is $15 per ticket or a table of 10 for $125. Upgrade your ticket to the Jockey Jackpot and you will be included in our drawing for a “Bucket of Booze.”Jockey Jackpot admission is $20 per person or $175 for a table of 10. Add racehorses for $20 each, and if your horse wins, you win! Be a “Race Sponsor” for $50 and get an ad in the race program. Tickets are now available at http://www.dancingwheels.org/order.asp or call our office at 216-432-0306!

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KARAMU: Seeking African-American actors for 2 open roles - YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

*Want to be part of a sensational cast <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T8IESgIHlH_wp-PgRXVg4hzpInK1Aq4n22YDebD…>?* *I am seeking an actor and actress, age 25-35, for the open roles of "Rheba" and "Donald" in You Can't Take It With You at Karamu House Theatre. * *The play runs April 20 - May 7, 2017 and rehearses starting in mid March. * *The auditions will be held next Monday, January 30 starting at 7:00pm at Karamu. If you can't make that date an alternate date or video submission are possible. Here is complete information <https://docs.google.com/document/d/12-yUKDNZuEXBg86pMoQe_XiXoXq-PRvK-U_DvhK…> about the play and the auditions.* *If interested, reply to this email with your resume and picture (if available) and then I'll send you an appointment time.* *Thanks...* *-- * *Fred Sternfeldhttp://www.fredsternfeld.com <http://www.fredsternfeld.com>216-360-0718 <(216)%20360-0718>-home216-496-6087 <(216)%20496-6087>-cell*

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Move Out of Your 'Comfort Zone' at January's Full Circle Storytelling
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly’s Music Room & The Akronist Present… Full Circle Storytelling An Open Mic for Community Storytellers Prompt: COMFORT ZONE Wednesday, January 25th from 7 pm – 10 pm Jilly’s Music Room • 111 N Main St. • Akron, OH 44308 Come share YOUR story this New Year!!! Full Circle Storytelling is FREE and OPEN to the public. Registration is encouraged (especially for storytellers), but not required. To register or for more information, please visit www.watheatre.com/fullcircle <http://www.watheatre.com/fullcircle> or email benjamin(a)akronist.com <mailto:Benjamin@akronist.com>. ABOUT: “The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.” ― Muriel Rukeyser Open to all, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a prompt and the idea: everyone has a story. Sign up to tell a true story related to the evening’s prompt or just come to enjoy the show! (No experience necessary.) Co-hosted by Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly's Music Room and The Akronist, this intimate evening of storytelling will conjure the spirit of community. ***Emcee & DJ: AaRron Epps ***Poetry provided by: Steve Brightman & Theresa Göttl Brightman

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VO 101 workshop is full
by Dan Popp/Colors Audio via NEohioPAL 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

We are all booked up this time. Thanks for your interest. If you’d like more information about private training for voiceover, please see this page: http://www.colorsaudio.com/Voice-Over-Training <http://www.colorsaudio.com/Voice-Over-Training> Dan Popp Sound Czar, Colors Audio office: (330) 784-6822 phone patch: (330) 784-6846 www.colorsaudio.com <http://www.colorsaudio.com/> Please join me in the crusade to end quixotism in our lifetimes.

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