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AUDITONS for I'm Not Rappaport TODAY and TOMORROW at French Creek Theatre!
by fctheatre 12 Nov '17

12 Nov '17

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for... I'M NOT RAPPAPORT By Herb Gardner Directed by Jacqi Loewy >From a bench in Central Park, Nat & Midge, two feisty octogenarians, refuse to disappear into the diminishing twilight of their lives. While Nat's daughter imperils his independence with the threat of nursing homes, Midge fights the yuppie forces trying to push him out of his job. Using the wiles and wisdom that only come with age, they make their final stand in this sidesplitting and thoughtful Tony-award winner. PERFORMANCES February 2-18, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM AUDITIONS Sunday, November 12th / 3:00PM-4:30PM or 4:30PM-6:00PM Monday, November 13th / 7:00PM-8:30PM or 8:30PM-10:00PM OPEN CALL - no appointment necessary Auditions will consist of cold readings. Plan on staying for the entirety of one of the 90 minute sessions. All actors cast receive a stipend. Questions or for more info email<mailto:fctheatre@metroparks.cc> or call (440) 949-5200 CHARACTER BREAKDOWN The character of Nat has already been cast Midge Gender: Male Age: Can play 80s Ethnicity: African-American Gilley Gender: Male Age: Can play mid-teens Danforth Gender: Male Age: Can play early 40s Laurie Gender: Female Age: Can play mid-20s Clara Gender: Female Age: Can play early 40s The Cowboy Gender: Male Age: Can play mid-30s French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Theater review of "A Bronx Tale" on Broadway
by Bob Abelman 12 Nov '17

12 Nov '17

Review in brief: Formulaic entertainment is ‘A Bronx Tale’s’ blessing and curse Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics “A Bronx Tale,” which opened nearly a year ago on Broadway, is being self-promoted as a mix between “Jersey Boys” and “West Side Story.” This is meant to be complimentary, for the show contains pieces and parts similar in style and substance to these mega-hit musicals. It is set in the 1960s, takes place in a tough Italian-American neighborhood, features doo-wop tunes and ballads in its song list, and revolves around a forbidden love affair between a local boy from Belmont Avenue and a black girl who lives on Webster Avenue a few blocks away. But the marketing inadvertently speaks to the blatant lack of originality that permeates every pore of this musical. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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More Rhythm Nation: Bollywood!
by Andrea Belser 12 Nov '17

12 Nov '17

Rhythm Nation: Bollywood Mondays November 13, and 27 at 8pm at the Olmsted Community Center ***No Sessions on November 20, Thanksgiving week*** "Rhythm Nation" is a dance class series for people with NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY who would like to explore the many genres that dance has to offer. We explored a vast variety of dance styles so far; now we groove into the high energy fusion of Indian dance and hip hop with Bollywood! Led by Guest Teaching Artist Chitra Subramanian. RSVP today at AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com<mailto:AmalgamArtsWellness@outlook.com> or click the Facebook link below. Olmsted Community Center 8170 Mapleway Drive https://www.facebook.com/events/741696222682714/?ti=icl Sponsored by Amalgam Arts & Wellness RSVP by emailing us at AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com<mailto:AmalgamArtsWellness@outlook.com> or click the Facebook link above. PS: Missed a session you wanted to try? No worries! We offer private and semiprivate sessions. Also check out Rhythm Nation: Nontraditional Partnering on Saturdays in December with Guest Teaching Artist Erin Pennebaker! Visit our website at www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com<http://www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com> for more information. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @AmalgamArtsWell and Instagram @AmalgamArtsWellness! And ask about joining our email list! Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com<http://www.AndreaRBelser.com> www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com<http://www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com> Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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Please help! Answer my 2-minute survey for Cleveland/Akron area performers
by Tracy Cubbal 12 Nov '17

12 Nov '17

Hello fellow Northeast Ohio performers! I’m an improv teacher and am in the process of revising my course offerings, but I’m stuck and need your help. If you have ever taken an improv class - or would CONSIDER taking an improv class - will you please take my 2-minute survey? I want to know more about why people want to learn improv and what they would most like to gain from an improv class. I’m hoping to find out how I can can offer the most benefit to people in the Cleveland/Akron area. All responses are anonymous unless you choose to enter your email address. https://goo.gl/forms/9OL94B5E1797OWs73 Thank you SO much for taking the time. I really appreciate it! Tracy

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AUDITIONS FOR A FEATURE FILM (PAID ROLES)
by Mod Seatong 12 Nov '17

12 Nov '17

It's a movie, with substance and an entertaining value, that I hope can inspire many people or provoke thoughts of people who can't be inspired. A movie with meaningful emotional experiences that mirrors our humanity. *1.* *Female role*: manipulative seductive with an evil streak. Decent look and in good shape. age 28-40 *2. Male roles as Patients *age 30-60 *3. Female role as a Patient *age 40-65 Please send pictures of your headshot, and full body with no touch-up or photoshop, and a DEMO REEL or something that I can see your performance. Thank you. Send to: modboonyakanoke(a)gmail.com

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Theater review of "The Band's Visit" on Broadway
by Bob Abelman 12 Nov '17

12 Nov '17

Bittersweet ‘The Band’s Visit’ fights the trend toward saccharine entertainment Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics The final moment in “The Band’s Visit,” which opened this Thursday on Broadway, depicts Egypt’s eight-piece Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra. It has finally reached its destination of Petah Tikva in Israel, where it was invited to play a goodwill concert at the new Arab cultural center. Patriotic and proud bandleader Colonel Tewfiq Zakaria (Tony Shalhoub) is about to turn and face his musicians, dramatically raise his baton just above his head, suspend it there for an instant, and then initiate the long-awaited first note when the stage immediately goes to black and the audience’s thunderous and prolonged applause begins. Prior to this moment is a succession of other immaculately conceived, meticulously orchestrated and tenderly rendered moments written by Itamar Moses – many similarly silent and saturated with emotion, others gently underscored with Middle Eastern-accented music written by David Yazbek and performed by on-stage actor/musician band members and off-stage keyboards. Collectively, these moments tell the story of the band, having mistaken Bet Hatikva for Petah Tikva at the bus terminal, being stranded for the night in an isolated, uneventful desert town in an unwelcoming land. The band comes upon a sunbaked café, where its members are hesitantly invited into the homes of the café’s three occupants (Katrina Lenk, John Cariani, Etai Benson). The play then tells a small but universal tale about the need for one person – regardless of culture, race or religion – to make a genuine connection with another. And it does so with delicate artistry. This is an inventive, wonderfully understated show that flies in the face of the family-oriented Disney behemoths and commercial box office extravaganzas that surround it. “The Band’s Visit” whispers while so many other productions shout and it delivers a bittersweet story instead of saccharine entertainment. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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Winter Modeling Camp: 3 spots left!
by Barb 11 Nov '17

11 Nov '17

Take Beautiful pictures, learn how to walk on a fashion show, meet really fun friends and feel great about yourself at BSP Dreamteam models Modeling Camp! December 21-23, $60 per day or $150 for all three days 11-2. Each day is completely different!! All my best, Barb Barbara Stitzer 330.714.6261 Www.barbstitzer.com Stalk me! Follow me on Instagram Http://www.instagram.com/barbstitzerphotography "Like" me on Facebook http://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=714982748&story_fbid=475950489102953&v…

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Try a class for free at the Houde School of Acting!
by Jessica Houde 11 Nov '17

11 Nov '17

Ever thought about taking an acting class? At Houde School you can try your first class for free! Visit our site to sign up: www.houdeschoolofacting.org Please email us with any questions: houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com We hope to see you there! September 1 Schedule: Kent - 402 S. Francis St. Kent, OH 44240Tues 7:00PM-9:30PM - Meisner Wed 7:00PM-9:30PM - Scene Study Thur 7:00PM-9:30PM - Film Production Cleveland - 1777 Coventry Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118Sun 7:00PM-9:30PM - ImprovMon 4:30PM-6:00PM - Pre-teenMon 6:30PM-9:30PM - MeisnerWed 5:45PM-7:30PM - Advanced MeisnerWed 7:30PM-9:30PM - Advanced Meisner ScenesThur 7:00PM-9:30PM - On CameraFri 3:00PM-5:00PM - MeisnerSat 12:00PM-2:00PM - MeisnerSat 2:30PM-4:00PM - Pre-teen

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Looking for a holiday party for children before Thanksgiving?
by Cleveland City Dance 11 Nov '17

11 Nov '17

City Ballet of ClevelandPresents its third annualSugarplum Fairy TeaSunday, 19 November 20172:00pm – 4:00pm Cleveland Skating Club2500 Kemper Rd Shaker Heights OH44120 � City Ballet of Cleveland invites you, your family and friends to the Third Annual Sugarplum Fairy Tea! Join us for a delightful afternoon of hot beverages, delicious delights and endearing performances in the Cleveland Skating Club Ballroom. You and yours will find all you have come to expect from City Ballet of Cleveland's Sugarplum Fairy Tea including crafts, raffles and goodies as well as the newly added Petite Boutique and cash bar. For our 2017 Tea we are offering you the opportunity to sit with friends and family at the best tables in the Cleveland Skating Club Ballroom! Lining the performance space, these six Dress Circle tables have the best view of The Nutcracker performers as well as all the excitement of the Sugarplum Fairy Tea! Included will be an exclusive chocolate gift from O'Neil's Artisan Chocolates and a beautiful Nutcracker to take the spirit of the ballet home with you this holiday season* All those who purchase a table or seat by November 9th, 2017 are guaranteed seating. In an effort to maximize and organize seating and to ensure that everyone has a seat, those not purchasing a Dress Circle table will be assigned a seat at tables in the ballroom. Parties wishing to be seated at the same table should buy tickets under one name. * Dress Circle tables will receive a letter with the net contribution amount after the event, as adjusted by the value of the gifts. � Visit us at cityballetofcleveland.org to get your tickets 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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spring musical at US
by Pribble Carol 11 Nov '17

11 Nov '17

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS: University School will be holding auditions for their spring musical THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD the week of December 4. (Rehearsals, however, will not begin until the end of January) This is a great opportunity to work with the very talented boys at University School. Directed by Carol Jaffee Pribble Musical direction by Daniel Singer (who conducts the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Choir) Choreography by Melissa Bertolone Monday, December 4- 4:00-7:00 PM voice audition, prepare a song ( the whole song-memorized), bring sheet music for the accompanist. You can come any time between 4:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, December 5- 6:00-9:00 PM acting audition, If you send me your home address, I will mail you scenes from the play you will be reading from. Thursday, December 7- call backs, time TBD THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD: It is 1873 and The Music Hall Royale in London is putting on a musical adaptation of Charles Dicken’s unfinished book The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Before Dickens could finish his book, he suffered a stroke and died, and therefore nobody actually knows who killed “Edwin Drood.” Therefore, toward the end of the play, the audience must vote on the killer. Full of colorful and exotic characters and big splashy musical numbers, “Drood” is a theatrical feast! Female Roles: (who sing solo) Rosa Bud- strong first soprano, engaged to Edwin Drood -takes voice lessons from John Jasper, who lusts after her. Edwin Drood- is played by a woman who is a male impersonator at the Music Hall Royale. Princess Puffer- runs an opium den Helena Landless- from India, she is Rosa Bud’s best friend and confidante Wendy and Beatrice- friends of Rosa Bud. Citizens of Cloisterham- (ensemble) sing and dance through a dozen musical numbers Any questions, email cpribble(a)us.edu Carol Jaffee Pribble University School Drama Director

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