October 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

“Letting Go of God” to be Performed by Harriet DeVeto at Western Reserve Playhouse!
by B W 31 Oct '17

31 Oct '17

“Letting Go of God” by Julia Sweeney to be performed by Harriet DeVeto at Western Reserve Playhouse November 4th at 8PM. Local theatre luminary, Harriet DeVeto, performs a staged reading of Julia Sweeney’s “Letting Go of God.” DeVeto is thrilled to be back on the WRP stage after appearing in “Scotland Road”, directed by Co-Artistic Director Brian Westerley, earlier this fall. DeVeto has appeared on local & regional stages, including a stint with the Great Lakes Theatre Festival. Her most recent performances include: “4000 Miles” & “The Waverly Gallery” at Weathervane; “Sans Merci” at None Too Fragile; “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at Stow Players; “Night of January 16th" at WRP; & her OCTA award-winning role as Silda in “Other Desert Cities” at Wolf Creek Players. Letting Go of God is a humorous monologue by Julia Sweeney chronicling her search for God. She begins in the Catholic Church, the religion her family raised her in, & takes a Bible study class. What she learns there leads her to new questions &, in her search for answers, she explores meditation, Buddhism & New Age gurus. She discovers that to accept the truth leads to surprising revelations. Tickets: $10.00 for everyone To reserve tickets, please visit our website: www.westernreserveplayhouse.org<http://www.westernreserveplayhouse.org> The venue is located at 3326 Everett Rd., Bath, OH

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AUDITIONS: Jitney
by James Charpie 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

East Cleveland Theater is hosting auditions for August Wilson's Jitney. Part of Wilson's, The Century Cycle, it is the eighth play in his 10-play series. Jitney takes place in Pittsburgh, PA, in the 1970s. We are seeking eight (8) adult African American men of all age ranges and types and one African American woman. *Synopsis:* The story is about a gypsy cab company in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania during the 1970s, its workers, and how they deal with each other and the changing landscape of their neighborhood. Filled with drama and humor, the story reveals their individual histories as well as their lives together as coworkers and friends. *The Roles:* *Becker**: *African American male Owner of the Jitney station. *Turnbo**: *African American male A driver always interested in everyone else’s business. *Youngblood**: *African American male A driver and Vietnam veteran. *Fielding**: *African American male A driver, alcoholic, and former tailor. *Doub**: *African American male A Korean War veteran and longtime driver. *Shealy**: *African American male A “Numbers Runner”. *Booster**: *African American male Becker’s son and prison parolee. *Philmore**: *African American male A local hotel doorman. *Rena**: *African American female Youngblood’s girlfriend and mother of his child. *Director: Jim Weaver, SDC* *Audition Dates:* Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 12:00 to 3:00pm Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 12:00 to 3:00pm *Please prepare a monologue of your choice suitable for this type of production. You may be asked to read from the script.* *Show Dates:* Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 shows total Opening: Friday, February 02, 2018 Closing: Sunday, February 25, 2018 Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm EXCEPTION: There be no show on Sunday, February 04, 2017 … Super Bowl Sunday. *Rehearsals:* This will be a split rehearsal schedule, meaning that we will have 2 weeks of rehearsals in December, 2017 (before Christmas), and then pick up with rehearsals starting the week of January 07, 2018. Exact dates for both the December and January time frames have not been determined. We typically have rehearsals Sundays thru Wednesdays (4 days / week), but again that is not yet set in stone. If you are concerned about dates and timeframes, please show up at auditions and tell us your limitations. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 49th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311, or email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 www.eastclevelandtheater.org Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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Re: [NEohioPAL] Voice lessons with a skilled teacher: confidence, grounding, peace, high energy
by Paul Kroeger 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

Hi singers, actors and aspiring performers Singing is detailed and serious as well as just plain FUN. Improvements can be made while maintaining a performance schedule, but one must be careful and diligent. As a teacher, I am patient and thoughtful. New singers: learn to breathe for singing. It may not be what you think or were told and the repertoire of songs you will learn: everyone loves them. Call or email: Paul Kroeger - Bass-baritone MM, NATS,The Voice Foundation 216-741-4762 and letgo2sing(a)yahoo.com On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 7:27 PM, Paul Kroeger <letgo2sing(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Paul Kroeger <letgo2sing(a)gmail.com> > > to: post(a)neohiopal.org > Hi singers, actors and aspiring performers > > Singing is detailed and serious as well as just plain FUN. > > Improvements can be made while maintaining a performance schedule, but one > must be careful and diligent. As a teacher, I am patient and thoughtful. > I was brought to a higher level by a GREAT rehab practitioner after 15 > years of tension in my throat and I know how it was done. > > New singers: learn to breathe for singing. It may not be what you think > or were told and the repertoire of songs you will learn: everyone loves > them. > > Call or email: Paul Kroeger - Bass-baritone MM, NATS,The Voice > Foundation > > 216-741-4762 and letgo2sing(a)yahoo.com >

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Auditions for Winnie-the-Pooh
by Wanda Wareham 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

The Fine Arts Association announces auditions for Winnie-the-Pooh Lyrics by A. A. Milne & Kristin Sergel Music by Alan Jay Friedman Adapted by Kristin Sergel Presented by The Yarnell Youth Theatre Company Directed by Justin Steck Music Direction by John Krol Choreography by Jennifer Justice Casting Information: Cast of approximately 13-20 Open to ages 8-18 (must be 8 years old by the first rehearsal) All roles available. No AEA contracts available. Audition Dates: Monday, December 4, 2017 beginning at 6:30 pm in the Corning Auditorium Tuesday, December 5, 2017 beginning at 6:30 pm in the Corning Auditorium Callbacks, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - by invitation only Rehearsals begin - Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 6:30 pm (no rehearsals December 19-January 1) Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Sundays 1:00-3:30 pm, Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-9:00 pm. Performance Dates: February 16 - March 4, 2018 Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturday and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Two daytime performances on Thursdays, February 22 & March 1, 2018, at 11:00 am. Attendance required. Auditions by Appointment Only - Call Ann Hedger at 440-951-7500 x103 to schedule What to prepare: - Reading from script sides - Come prepared with a 16-32 bars of a standard Music Theatre song. - Bring sheet music in the proper key. - An accompanist will be provided. Singing acapella is discouraged. - Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning December 12, 2017. This includes any school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (February 11-15) and for all performances, including the two daytime performances. - Please bring a headshot (school picture or snap shot will do). - Resumes will be accepted (not required) Roles available: Christopher Robin - a small boy Winnie-the-Pooh - a teddy bear Piglet - a small pig Owl - an owl Eeyore - a donkey Kanga - a mother kangaroo Roo - her child Rabbit - a rabbit Animal 1 (small rabbit) Animal 2 (small skunk) Animal 3 (small rabbit) Animal 4 (small rabbit) Voice - the Narrator Extras (residents of the forest) Large singing and dancing ensemble including several small speaking roles. The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Like Us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/TheFineArtsAssociation> | Follow Us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/TheFineArtsAssn> | Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/fineartsassoc/> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Hudson Players Presents "A Few Good Men" -- Opens Friday!
by Durbin, Mark H. 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

Hudson Players Kicks Off Season Friday with Intense Courtroom Drama "A Few Good Men" The Hudson Players season starts off strong with "A Few Good Men," an intense military courtroom drama written by award-winning Aaron Sorkin. Directed by Brian Westerley, the show will be presented November 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18, 2017, at the Barlow Community Center, 41 South Oviatt Street in Hudson. Showtime is 8:00 p.m., except for the 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, November 12. Owing to the military theme, all veterans will get ticket discounts throughout the entire run of the show when they purchase tickets. Plus, half the proceeds from the November 11th Veterans Day performance will be donated to the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center's Akron Outpatient Clinic. To purchase tickets for A Few Good Men go to www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com>, or call the Hudson Players box office at (330) 655-8522 for more information After a successful run as a stage play on Broadway, this intense drama made its way to the movie screen starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore. Two Marines are on trial for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover up of what really happened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial. On the opposing side is Lt. Colonel Nathan Jessep, a harsh Marine with something to hide, who sees it as his duty to do whatever it takes to protect his men and his country, with a final courtroom collision not to be missed. "Enormously entertaining." - New York Daily News After writing A Few Good Men, Sorkin also penned such movies as The American President, Moneyball, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award and The Social Network, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also is known for creating the multi-Emmy Award winning The West Wing for television. The cast includes: Nicolas Peters, of Kent, as Navy Lt. Daniel Kaffee, the young defense attorney; Sean Donovan, of Akron, as Navy Lt. Sam Weinberg, assistant defense counsel; Charli Harbingreither, of Sagamore Hills, as Navy Lt. Commander Joanne Galloway, part of the defense team; Mitch Manthey, of Medina, as Lt. Colonel Nathan Jessep, Marine base commander; Mark H. Durbin, of Twinsburg, as Captain Matthew Markinson, Marine executive officer; Brian Bishop, of Stow, as Marine Lt. James Kendrick; John Sturdivant, of Ellet, as Marine Lance Corporal Harold Dawson and James Trombka, of Tallmadge, as Marine Private Louden Downey who are on trial for murder; Adam Yankay, of Hudson, as Lt. Jack Ross, prosecuting counsel; Jen Matas, of Kent, as Judge Julia Randolph; Roger Parker, of Northfield Center as Navy Captain Isaac Whitaker and Sergeant of Arms; Nathan Hill, of Hudson, as Private William Santiago/lawyer/orderly and an MP; Chris Macchione, of Hudson, as Doctor Walter Stone; John Peters, of Cuyahoga Falls, as Marine Corporal Owen Howard; and Dave Sherman, of Fairlawn, as a lawyer/Hammaker/Jessep's aide and an MP. The producers for A Few Good Men are Dana Herro, Tim Steiner, and Kimberly Borukhovsky; Jim Carrick is the stage manager; Todd Plone, set design; T. L. Codella is the lighting designer; the costumers are Kimberly Borukhovsky and Ellie Kelly; and Rachel Ossio is doing props. . Hudson Players season tickets offer the best opportunity for the best seats, the best savings and the best dates. A three-show season ticket subscription can still be purchased for only $30 - a $12 savings compared to purchasing the tickets at the regular price. Another advantage is season ticket holders get to pick their performance nights and seats in advance. Plus, they can exchange tickets to accommodate schedule changes at no added cost. To purchase season tickets go to www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com>, or call the Hudson Players box office at (330) 655-8522 for more information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.

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Heist Auditions
by Jimmel Young 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

SHORT FILM - Non-Paid Jimmel Young is a student at Cleveland State University who is currently casting a short film entitled, “Heist.” As a student film all compensation for performers and crew members are being waived. LOGLINE Heist [Working Title] – (25-30 mins.) Crime/Comedy Criminals try to locate their loot from a heist they did together when blunders, mistaken identity, and antics ensue.For more information and to register, go to: 21jyoung.com

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Fatal 50’s Affair Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
by Lenny Putz 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

*Olde Towne Hall Theater presents* *Fatal 50’s Affair* *Murder Mystery Dinner Theater* *Directed by Lisa Carter* *Written by Eileen Moushey* *Produced with Permission by Mysteries by Moushey, Inc.* *Nov. 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 6:30 pm* *At Bullfrog’s Sports Café,* *33137 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, OH* *Tickets $38 each* *Advanced Ticket Sales Only* *To order tickets, you must call 440-865-8700 and make reservations. Include the evening you prefer, the number in your party and your address. * *Check or money orders should be mailed to Olde Towne Hall Theatre, 1001 Shelby Court, Grafton, Ohio 44044.* *A buffet style Dinner, non-alcoholic beverage and dessert is included. Cash Bar.* *Join in the spirit by wearing a 50’s themed costume as you work to solve the Mystery.* *Prizes for best costume and mystery resolution will be awarded.* *Raffle benefiting Company On Stage Community Theatre in Houston, Texas decimated by Hurricane Harvey* -- *Lenny PutzLifelines Media, LLC <http://www.lifelinesmedia.com>* *216-224-8941Vision Around the Globe*

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Ensemble continues it's 38th Season "We The People" with O'Neill's "The Hairy Ape".
by Ensemble Theatre 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

*ENSEMBLE THEATRE CONTINUES ITS 2017-2018 MAINSTAGE SEASON * *"WE THE PEOPLE"* *THE HAIRY APE* By *Eugene O'Neill. * Directed by *Ian Wolfgang Hinz.* *(Two time winner of Cleveland Critics Circle Award for Best Direction!)* Written in 1921 by Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill, this iconic piece of expressionist drama is a searing social commentary on the divide between the rich and poor. Yank, an unthinking laborer, embarks on a search for a sense of belonging in a world controlled by the wealthy. His journey from the bowels of a transatlantic ocean liner to the wealthy neighborhoods of New York society serve as a metaphor for the struggle between the working man and the industrial complex found at the heart ofthe play. *"The subject here is the same ancient one that always was and always will be the one subject for drama, and that is man and his struggle with his own fate. The struggle used to be with the GODS, but is now with himself, his own past, his attempt to 'belong'. * – Eugene O’Neill *“O’Neill is writing about the plight of these workers, not America’s original sin. Yank is the sacrificial figure, the toughest of the lot who is also the most vulnerable.” * –Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times *“Writing from inside Yank’s deepest desires, dreams, and innocence, O’Neill created one of his more densely and poetically conceived scripts, about a world where language and the body confuse one another, and end up cancelling each other out.” * –Hilton Als, The New Yorker *November 17 – December 10* Fridays & Saturdays* @8pm*. Sundays *(a)2pm.* *Opening night reception (11/17) with Celeste’s chocolate covered strawberries! * *With a great CAST of CLEVELAND ACTORS: * *Joe Milan* Yank *Alan Branstein* Paddy *Brittany Ganser* Mildred Douglas *James Alexander Rankin* Long *Mary Alice Beck* Mildred’s Aunt *Santino Montanez* The Ape, Ensemble (Yank U/S)z *Keith Kornajcik* *Whit Lowell* *Kyle Huff* *August James Scarpellii* *Aziz Ghrabat* *Steve Vasse-Hansell* Ensemble *Tickets $12-$25.* Senior, Student, & Group discounts available! *Special BOGO for opening weekend! * *Pay-What-You-Can performance Sunday November 19. * *2843 W. Washington BlvdCleveland Heights, OH 44118* *PARKINGParking can be found in the Coventry School parking lot to the south of the theatre, also along Washington Blvd and surrounding streets. * *216.321.2930 | tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org <tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org>www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org> to purchase tickets online! * *Executive Artistic Director: *Celeste Cosentino *Associate Artistic Director:* Tyler Whidden *Director: *Ian Wolfgang Hinz *General Manager/Production Stage Manager:* Becca Moseley *Set Design: *Walter Boswell *Technical Director: *Stephen Vasse-Hansell *Carpenter:* August Scarpelli *Light Design:* Andrew Eckert *Costumes:* Meg Parish *Box Office: *Amy J. Strumbly & Kayla Davis. *We look forward to seeing you in our audience!* -- *Information* info(a)ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>*

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LCCC Presents Civic Orchestra Concert
by Allison Jack 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

LCCC Presents Civic Orchestra Concert Lorain County Community College Arts and Humanities division's Civic Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 11 in the Hoke Theatre of Stocker Arts Center. Robert Beckstrom, the orchestra's music director, has chosen three engaging pieces. The concert will begin with Igor Stravinsky's clever Jeu de Cartes (Game of Cards) which was composed in 1936 as a ballet. The original ballet had the dancers costumed depicting a card game. His music has hints of familiar works as if they are seen in a broken mirror. It is both sophisticated and fun-loving. Elyria's own, Allison Roza Evans is returning home as the featured soprano soloist in Sanuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer 1915. Composed in 1948, this piece is a setting of the James Agee text that recalls an evening in his childhood, told from the child's point of view. The music is distinctly American. Evans, an Elyria High School graduate, is an accomplished soprano with vocal degrees from the Boston Conservatory. She is currently based in Chicago. The evening's finale will feature Edvard Grieg's Norwegian Dances, Op 35. Originally a piece for two pianists, the work's four lively dances demonstrate the composer's gift for creating engaging tuneful music. General admission for adults is $9 for adults. Tickets for LCCC students, staff, children and seniors 65+ tickets are $8. Tickets are $7 for groups of 15 or more. Call the Stocker Arts Center Box Office at (440) 366-4040 for more information or visit www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com>. Stocker Arts Center is on the campus of Lorain County Community College, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on campus is free. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College 440.366.7082 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035

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AUDITION NOTIE: SELF TAPE
by Devin Broadbent 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

Cameneti Films is casting a paid commercial for Walsh University. Looking for male in 30's: Any Ethnicity for a 30 second spot. Here is the Script: "When I decided to finish my degree I thought where do I start? I was working full time, taking care of the kids. I chose Walsh University’s School for Professional Studies because they weren’t just another pop up online university. People know and respect Walsh. I got 45 hours of college credit right off the bat for my work experience. My classes were online but the one-on-one support was what really got me to graduation. These days, everybody’s fast and convenient, but not everybody takes the time to check in and show you, you’re the one they care about. That’s the difference." For the Audition: Script must be memorized and talent will be speaking off camera like he is talking to a director. He will also be interacting with a little girl (his daughter) for B-roll. Rate: $300 for 3 hours max with talent (probably just 2) including makeup. Shoot Date: Most likely Saturday or Sunday afternoon of 11/11 or 11/12. Need self-tape video auditions by Wednesday Nov. 1st, 2017 EOD. Email audition to mcameneti(a)gmail.com Put WALSH AUDITION in subject line Reference commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBIjHX7KHNo Thanks!

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