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Weathervane Playhouse OPENS "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" tonight!
by Fred Gloor 24 Nov '17

24 Nov '17

NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Fred Gloor Associate Artistic/Marketing Director Weathervane Playhouse 330.836.2626 Ext 16 fgloor(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:fgloor@weathervaneplayhouse.com> Weathervane Playhouse to present A Christmas Carol: The Musical. Classic tale of true holiday spirit and redemption is our gift to you. AKRON - Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly encounters come to life in this lavish and thrilling musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol running November 21 - December 23 at Weathervane Playhouse. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. ― except for Saturday, December 23, which is at 2:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. There is no show on Thanksgiving (November 23). The daytime performances on November 21 and 29 as well as December 5 and 13 are currently sold out. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $16 for Children and can be ordered by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com>. This production is sponsored by a generous donation from The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild. Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge wants nothing to do with Christmas tidings and charitable giving - but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his own past, present, and future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas!" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. Broadway heavy-hitters Alan Menken (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once on This Island) breathe fantastic new life into this classic holiday favorite. A Christmas Carol: The Musical is this season's second production in Weathervane's Emerging Artist Series featuring a multi-generational cast of performers. Chief Executive/Artistic Director, Melanie YC Pepe says of the show: "Whether we would like to admit it or not, there's a little Scrooge in all of us. It's easy to lose sight of the important things in life: time with those we love, gratitude for our blessings, and compassion for those in need. The magic of A Christmas Carol is in reminding us of these things, and helping us to remember to take care of ourselves and each other. In sharing this show, I hope that we can all honor Christmas in our hearts, and try to keep it all year." THE CAST Scrooge JEFF BIXBY Beadle/Marley/Undertaker THOMAS BAUMGARDNER Mr. Smythe LOGAN SOLAND Gracie Smythe LUCY GEISER Cratchit ROBBIE RUSH Mrs. Cratchit GWENIVERE TAYLOR Martha Cratchit ALEXA BIRD Tiny Tim PETER McGINNES Poulterer MABEL MINNELLI JENNINGS Fred Anderson LOGAN CHAPMAN Joanna ELANA KOLONIAR/JULES DUNLAP Christmas Present/Christmas Future/Sandwich Board Man/ Scrooge's Mother TONYA DUUS Christmas Past/Lamplighter ABIGAIL LYMAN Mrs. Mops CHLOE BRIGHT Scrooge at 8 KYLE McFALLS Scrooge at 18 ELEK KITCHEN Mr. Hawkins JACKSON BIRD Scrooge at 12/Ensemble CONNOR McFALLS Fan at 10 PRUDENCE STEPHENSON Fezziwig/Undertaker JASEN J. SMITH Young Marley/Ensemble BEN WILMOTT Emily MEGAN DIULUS Mrs. Fezziwig EMILY CONTI Sally Anderson ABIGAIL LYMAN Ghosts/Ensemble JAHLIL UNDERWOOD LILY KINSINGER JADE MONGOLD JULES DUNLAP Ensemble/Townspeople ALEXA BIRD MAKENNA BIRD AMIRA CASSADY PHOEBE DIX JULES DUNLAP ELLA KENDRICK JUDE PEPE THE CREATIVE TEAM RICHARD MORRIS, Jr. Director/Scenic and Lighting Designer/Technical Director JOHN EBNER Musical Director LAUREN SPROWLS Choreographer TIFFANY BIRD Stage Manager CASEY HA Assistant Stage Manager LAURA NIEHAUS Properties Designer TOM LIGGETT Sound Designer JASEN J. SMITH Costume Designer KATHY KOHL Assistant Technical Director KELLIE ROSSINI Master Electrician ### Weathervane Playhouse's 2017-2018 Season Support Provided by: Aimee Lambes Photography AARP Akron Community Foundation The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau Beatrice K. McDowell Family Fund of Akron Community Foundationz The Big Love Network Best Buy Clear Gold Audio and Lighting Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust Margaret Dietz GAR Foundation Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Ohio Arts Council The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild Visit Mickey Vacations WKSU 89.7 FM

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Meet Scrooge's Ghosts this Thanksgiving weekend!
by TCT Intern 24 Nov '17

24 Nov '17

*Ask about group rates! Email kc.tctorg(a)gmail.com <kc.tctorg(a)gmail.com> for information on a holiday outing you won't forget!* Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (a Dickens of a Tale) November 25th through December 17th, 2017 Fridays 7PM; Saturdays 2PM & 7PM; Sundays 2PM Ohio Savings Pay What You Can Series performances Sunday, November 26th; Friday, December 1st; Friday, December 8th; & Friday, December 15th Join us for our two FREE programs, "Stay and Play," after the 2PM Sunday, Nov. 26 performance and, "Science and a Show," (powered by The Children's Museum of Cleveland), 1PM before the Saturday, Dec. 2 performance! Buy Tickets Now: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre. org/performances/scrooges-ghosts.htm About the tale: In this imaginative re-telling of Dickens's well-known classic, "A Christmas Carol," we get to hear the Ghosts' side of the story. Why Scrooge? What's so important about this one decidedly cranky, miserly man? And what's in it for the ghosts? Find out the answers to all of these questions (and so much more) in this riotously funny, surprisingly surprising take on everyone's favorite Holiday story. You and the family will leave feeling jollier than a wreath made of holly, and filled with Holiday cheer. By Michael D. Sepesy Movement and Direction by Alison Garrigan Cast: Davis Aguila John Busser Katelyn Cornelius Tim Pringpuangkeo David Munnell Chris Walker Carrie Williams 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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4 tickets available for the totally sold out run of Annie at Aurora Community Theater for Sat dec 2 8pm
by mary faktor 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

2 youth, 2 adult tickets available. Face value $65. Call Friday or they will get offered back to the box office as there is a waiting list. Text me at 216-470-5132 asap Sent from my iPhone Mary Faktor (SAG-AFTRA, GSF, NSA) MaryFaktor.com FaktorsTalentNetwork.com 216-470-5132 330-655-2895 FaktorTheActor @icloud.com Be sure to LIKE my FB Fan Pages: SIX AGES OF WOMAN COMEDY SHOW (for show info & upcoming Dates) MARY FAKTOR THE ACTOR (Film trailers, photos, resume + show) FAKTOR'S TALENT NETWORK, INC (To book professional Variety talent + show)

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Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) Announces its Inaugural Production
by Claudia Lillibridge 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Twinsburg, OH) – Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC), Twinsburg’s newest theatre company, announces it will debut its first season with a production of AVOW, by Bill C. Davis, (who also wrote MASS APPEAL). The show will open in May, 2018, with auditions scheduled for March 4th and 5th, 2018. The production is directed by TMPAC founder and president, Claudia Lillibridge. AVOW broaches the complex topics of love, commitment, spirituality, religious beliefs, and societal expectations in a thoughtful, human and compassionate manner. Each character is challenged to reconsider his and her respective beliefs in order to live a true authentic life. TMPAC is committed to producing intimate, thought-provoking shows that engage, entertain and encourage audiences to consider different perspectives and points of view. “We want to create a theatre that challenges conventional thinking, and at the same time, offers audiences a great evening of entertainment, “said Lillibridge. “The first show sets the tone for the type of shows we are planning for the theatre. We will announce the rest of our three-show season before the end of the year. At this time, the season runs from May – October, 2018.” While auditions are open to actors from throughout Northeast Ohio, the theatre will be based in Twinsburg, OH. Lillibridge and the board are in the final phases of negotiating for a performance space and will make a formal announcement when plans are finalized. For more information on TMPAC, visit www.twinmasks.org, LIKE our Facebook page, or follow us on twitter: @twinmasksPAC. Sent from my iPhone

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Happy Thanksgiving
by Richard 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

Hi Everyone, I want to wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving with a song. Enjoy,Richard I'm Thankful For My Family | | | | | | | | | | | I'm Thankful For My Family A song about being thankful for your family by songwriters Jeana Potthoff and Richard Roman | | | |

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LCCC Stocker Arts Center Concerts are coming up!
by Allison Jack 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

LCCC Presents 39th Annual Holiday Choral Concert at Stocker Arts Center Lorain County Community College's Civic Chorale and Civic Orchestra will present the 39th Annual Holiday Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 2 at the Stocker Arts Center's Hoke Theatre. More than 150 singers and instrumentalists will perform under the direction of conductor and director of choral music performance, Nancy Davis. The concert will feature Poulenc's "Gloria" with Janine Porter, soprano soloist. The program will also include "The Many Moods of Christmas," an arrangement of traditional Christmas carols for chorus and orchestra, and selections from Handel's "Messiah," including the ever-popular "Hallelujah" chorus. "Solid Brass," an all-brass ensemble, will delight the audience during the intermission with festive holiday music in the Stocker Arts Center lobby. For more information, contact Ashley Koviak at (440) 366-4013 or akoviak(a)lorainccc.edu<mailto:akoviak@lorainccc.edu>. Tickets for the concert are $9 each for the general public. Discounts are available. Tickets are available at the Stocker Arts Center box office from noon to 6 p.m. on weekdays or by calling (440) 366-4040. Tickets are also available at www.lorainccc.edu/stocker<http://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker>. Stocker Arts Center is on the campus of Lorain County Community College, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on campus is free. LCCC Presents Collegiate Choral Concert Lorain County Community College's Arts and Humanities division's Collegiate Choral Concert will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 3 in the Hoke Theatre of Stocker Arts Center. This concert will feature special guest choir, Oberlin Choristers, Una Voce. For more information, contact Ashley Koviak at (440) 366-4013 or akoviak(a)lorainccc.edu<mailto:akoviak@lorainccc.edu>. Tickets are $9 for admission. Call the Stocker Arts Center Box Office at (440) 366-4040 for tickets 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. LCCC Stocker Arts Center Hosts "A Christmas Cabaret" Lorain County Community College's Stocker Arts Center's Musical Theater Project presents "A Christmas Cabaret" at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 15 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 16 at the Cirigliano Studio Theatre of Stocker Arts Center. Before you can say "Sleigh ride," Stocker Arts Center is back with its annual holiday treat! The show isn't complete until everyone joins in on "White Christmas" - but that's just one of several dozen songs that appeal to every generation. Featuring Nancy Maier, Joe Monaghan, Bill Rudman and Sandra Simon, the hits range from "Winter Wonderland," "Let It Snow" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," to Irving Berlin's 101-year-old salute to Santa Claus and the inevitable tributes to Rudolph, Frosty and that mean one, Mr. Grinch. Tickets are $20 each or $10 for LCCC students with a valid ID, children 18 and under and active duty military with a valid ID. The Stocker Box Office is open Monday-Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to ticketed events. Call the Stocker Box Office at (440) 366-4040 or visit stockerartscenter.com for tickets. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on the 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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Looking for something to do this Saturday?
by Cleveland City Dance 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Cleveland City Dance (13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120) holds its annual Thanksgiving open house with a FREE performance and FREE demo classes.� City Ballet of Cleveland along with students from Cleveland City Dance and other area schools will perform excerpts from our original production of “The Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker”. The free performance is Saturday, November 25 at 2:30 pm. FREE classes begin at 11:00 am and include ballet, jazz and modern.� FREE DEMO CLASSES: Intermediate-Advanced Ballet 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Beginning Jazz 11:30 am -12:00 pm Mixed Level Modern 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Intro to Ballet (ages 3-5) 11:30 am – 12:00 pm The open house will run from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Support Small Business Saturday as you shop our boutique. For further information please contact the studio at 216-295-2222 to reserve a dance class today! � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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ANNIE OPENS NEXT WEEKEND!
by fctheatre 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is proud to announce... ANNIE Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc Directed by Monica Olejko Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Billionaire Oliver Warbucks is a man who thinks he has everything. Eleven-year-old Annie is an orphan with nothing. When the unlikely pair meet, together they find the thing that was missing in each other. Everyone's favorite optimist lights up the stage this holiday season in the inspiring musical sensation that will leave audiences singing "Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you, tomorrow! You're always a day away!" PERFORMANCES December 1-17 Fri & Sat at 7:30PM Sun at 3:00PM TICKETS Adult: $16-18 Youth: $10 Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online<http://metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php> or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily Annie Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>

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Soup, Sandwich and Show with Santa
by Annette Phelps 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

SpotlightsTheater Presents SOUP,SANDWICH, & SHOW WITH SANTA This new take on“dinner theater” is for the entire family. Enjoy a special holiday celebrationat the Spotlights Theater on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Santa’s elveswill serve a hot lunch consisting of your choice of soup, sandwich or hot dog,potato chips, veggies, and beverage prepared by none other than Mrs. Claus.There will be special guest appearances by familiar characters. After lunch,all will be ushered into the theater for a short Christmas play featuring Santahimself. The play, Ho! Ho! Ho! The Santa ClausChronicles is co-directed by a team of talented Spotlightsteens and features a cast of all ages. The play will be followed by cookies andice cream. There will be twoseatings: 11:30AM and 2:30PM. Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for children12 & under. Children 2 and under (on parents’ lap) are free. For moreinformation about the show or for reservations, visit the Spotlights’ website: http://www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org This fundraiser is a kick-off event in preparation for the Spotlights’ 20 Anniversary in2018. Proceeds will benefit the new Capital Improvement Fund.

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North Canton Playhouse announces auditions for "All Shook Up"
by North Canton Playhouse 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

All Shook Up auditions Ages 14 and up NORTH CANTON PLAYHOUSE Sunday Dec.10th and Monday Dec. 11th, 2017 Directed by Delorna Toy Choreograghed by Sarah Jane Toy Musically Directed by Sandy Wallace Rehearsals will be Sunday through Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm ( some Saturdays will be added ) Performances run March 2-18, Fridays @ 7:30 pm, Saturdays @ 2:30 and 7:30 pm and Sundays @ 2:30 pm Auditions are by appointment only. Time slots available in 10 minute increments on Sunday Dec. 10th from 6-9 pm and Monday Dec. 11th from 6-9 pm. Sign Up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848AAA828A4F94-auditions Callbacks will be Tuesday Dec. 12th @ 6:00 pm Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that shows off your vocal ability. You may sing A cappella or bring sheet music. An accompanist will be available. If available, please bring a current head shot or photo and resume. North Canton Playhouse is located inside Hoover High School at 525 7th st. N.E. North Canton, Ohio 44720 Please enter at door # 5 If you have any questions please email Delorna Toy at delornatoy(a)gmail.com

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