November 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

THE ROOM Free Screening Passes
by Andi Barnett 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Prepare for THE DISATER ARTIST by watching a special screening of THE ROOM, a behind-the-scenes look at cult classic. This screening takes place on Thursday, 11/9 at Cedar Lee at 7:30pm. For your chance to download passes, please visit http://www.gofobo.com/THEROOMNEohio THE ROOM is an electrifying American black comedy about love, passion, betrayal and lies, starring writer/director Tommy Wiseau as a successful banker with a great respect for-and dedication to-the people in his life, especially his best friend Mark (Greg Sestero) and future wife Lisa (Juliette Danielle). As the film depicts friendships and relationships in the lives of its five major characters, it raises life's real and most-asked question: "Can you really trust anyone?" With The Disaster Artist, James Franco transforms the tragicomic true-story of aspiring filmmaker and infamous Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseau - an artist whose passion was as sincere as his methods were questionable - into a celebration of friendship, artistic expression, and dreams pursued against insurmountable odds. Based on Greg Sestero's best-selling tell-all about the making of Tommy's cult-classic disasterpiece The Room ("The Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made"), The Disaster Artist is a hilarious and welcome reminder that there is more than one way to become a legend - and no limit to what you can achieve when you have absolutely no idea what you're doing. [Allied Integrated Marketing]<http://www.alliedim.com> Andi Barnett Allied Integrated Marketing 3601 Green Road, Suite 316 Cleveland, OH 44122 D: 216-325-6525<tel:+1-216-325-6525> Email<mailto:ABarnett@alliedim.com> | Website<http://www.alliedim.com> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/alliedim?_rdr=p> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-integrated-marketing>

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Dark Room at CPT November 14th - Open Mic and Free Beer!
by Mindy Herman 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

*The Dark Room at CPT * *Tuesday, November 14th* *This Month: Open Mic! *The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, November 14th* *The Church at CPT* (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *FREE Great Lakes Beer!* *7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors (space is limited). Writers can bring up to 10 pages of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! *7:30pm: *Open Mic Session readings begin Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. Open session readings are first come, first serve until all slots have been allotted. All submissions should be made to Mindy Herman at herman.mindy(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> or to John Busser at jpbusser(a)gmail.com <https://remote.cptonline.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=1f797af3010b4ab1922624e9b2fd9…> See you in the Dark Room! -- Mindy Childress Herman www.mindychildress.com herman.mindy(a)gmail.com

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Swing dance at the Lakewood Masonic Temple with the Dan Zola Swing Orchestra on Friday, November 10th
by Valerie Salstrom 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

What? Swing Dance hosted by Get Hep Swing When? Friday, Nov 10 Where? Lakewood Masonic Temple, 15300 Detroit Avenue Dance lessons? Yes. Beginner-friendly jitterbug from 8-9 Is there a band? Yes. The Dan Zola Orchestra plays from 9-12 Is there a DJ? Yes. The DJ plays during band breaks. Who can attend? Everyone is welcome. People of all ages attend. Do I need previous dance experience? No Do I need a partner? No, we rotate dance partners during the lesson What do I wear? Wear comfy shoes that allow you to pivot and turn easily. Wear clothing that makes you feel good about yourself. What is the cost? $12 per person, $10 for students and seniors, $5 for first-timers. The Lakewood Masonic Temple swing dance is the longest running swing dance in the Cleveland area. Amazing live music and DJs have been keeping everyone's toes tapping the second Friday of every month since before 1998. Over 150 people attending each month and attendees have a variety of dance experience (including none) and come from all walks of life and ages. You will not need to bring a dance partner. We rotate partners during the dance lesson. How often do you get to meet 50-100 new people in under an hour? We provide the highest quality swing dance instruction from some of the nicest, most patient people you will ever meet. Our staff includes regional, national, and international swing dance competitors (and winners) in multiple swing dance forms. Dances are $12 per person, $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID, $5 for first-timers. From 8-9pm Get Hep Swing dancers will lead a beginner-friendly, jitterbug lesson. Remember, you do not need a partner as we rotate partners during this lesson. Also, if you are attending this lesson with a partner and you prefer not to rotate, that is fine too. We are really easy going. Do what makes you happy. 9-12 pm The Dan Zola Orchestra hits the stage. Each month we feature a different band. DJs play a variety of swing dance-able tunes during the band breaks. We sell cold water and soda for cheap and the money goes to fund our swing dance programming for youth. You are also welcome to bring your own beverages. We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are. Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join. If you have an interest, you are in. :) We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this truly American, urban folk dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This dance has a gritty earthiness that is incredibly empowering, beautiful, and joyful. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us. Attire is anything from casual to dressy. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and will allow you to pivot and turn easily. We make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable. Please join us the second Friday of every month at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and the last Saturday of every month at the Slovenian Workmen's Home. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, performances and special topic workshops. For more info, please email Valerie Salstrom; the owner of Get Hep Swing, at info(a)gethepswing.com

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Review - Shahrazad Theatre Company - The Caucasian Chalk Circle
by Peter Spellos 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a wonderful example of Brecht's Epic Theatre. Brecht was a significant creator and contributor of Epic Theatre during the mid- 20th century. This theatrical movement was created in response to the politics of his day. Brecht wanted to make the audience think, and used a range of devices to remind them that they were watching theatre, and not real life. It is a very difficult play to stage. The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a parable about a peasant girl who rescues a baby and becomes a better mother than its wealthy, natural parents. Brecht’s intention was to get the audience members to question the situation depicted in the play, and ask the fundamental question: "What would I do if I were in this situation?" Unfortunately, this is the major issue that the Shahrazad Theatre Company does not manage to accomplish. The production falls short of pushing the boundaries of Brecht's mission, making the evening quite unfulfilling. At times, a degree of confusion seems to be built into the director's analysis of the text, and the acting choices are a bit labored. The production never gets to the point...it feels so bewildering that the oddness of the show eclipses the text. One wonders why a fledgling, young theatre company would chose such difficult material to produce: it is evident that this kind of material is above their grasp. The saying, "Don't bite off more than you can chew", comes to mind.

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Stow Players auditions
by Thomas Mark Stephan 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Stow Players announces auditions for "The Spitfire Grill," a musical drama, November 19 & 20, from 7 - 9 pm at the Heritage Barn in Stow's Silver Springs Park (Young Rd. entrance). Cast requirements: 3 men; 4 women Percy Talbott - 20s Hannah Ferguson - 60s-70s Shelby Thorpe - 30s Caleb Thorpe - 40s Sheriff Joe Sutter - 20s- 30s Effy Krayneck - 50s The Visitor - 40s All ages are suggested by the script and not necessarily written in stone. All audtioners will read from the script. They should prepare a song in the vein of the show, but NOT a song from the show itself. Bring music, an accompanist will be provided. (No "Happy Birthday" or "Star Spangled Banner" or the like.) Performance dates: January 26 through February 11, 2018 (weekends only) Questions? Contact the director, Brian Westerley, at montecount(a)hotmail.com <mailto:montecount@hotmail.com>

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Be a Film Critic November 11th
by alexpmichaels＠prelude2cinema.com 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Join Prelude2Cinema November 11th for our monthly screenings and some big announcements https://www.facebook.com/events/296580084194188/ Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "There are no Small Movies, Only Small Budgets" To join "The Prelude2Cinema Crusade for a Cinema Industry," visit http://prelude2cinema.com/wordpress2/join-our-crusade/

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Berko review: DIARY OF ANNE FRANK @ Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGMENT: “The Diary of Anne Frank” is a powerful and important play. Especially in this country, when racist, religious and national attacks are condoned by the country’s leader, it is imperative that the message of “never again” be bannered. Cleveland Play House has done a great service by staging the message of a young girl who was destroyed by bigots and haters. This is a must see production! * *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>* to read the capsule judgments of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Seeking winter development/fundraising intern at TCT
by TCT Intern 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Talespinner Children's Theatre, Cleveland's only professional theatre for children and families, is looking for a winter development/fundraising intern to join TCT's team for 10 hours a week from Nov. 20, 2017 - Feb. 20, 2018. This position will receive a small stipend upon completion. *To apply, please email dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com <dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com> with your resume and any questions you might have.* *Development/fundraising intern description:* Responsibilities and required availability: The TCT winter Development/Fundraising Intern will research fundraising opportunities and assist the Director of Marketing and Development with the basics grant writing and fundraising. Times and days are flexible, and will be fixed once approval is set. TCT will require 10 hours a week, some of which may be out of office. Required Skills: Excel and Google Doc/Sheets. A background or study in non-profit arts management or development/fundraising. Strong research, organizational, communication and writing skills are important. Applicant must have access to reliable transportation. TCT is located at 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 44102 <https://maps.google.com/?q=5209+Detroit+Ave.,+Cleveland+44102&entry=gmail&s…> . We are situated on the eastern-most edge of the Gordon Square Arts District. *We wear many hats here at TCT. Our team wants you to benefit from a well-rounded experience and by spending time on areas in which you'd like to see yourself grow. We have a thriving education department, a resourceful non-profit marketing department and a respected theatrical production team on staff with unique perspectives on the art of theatre. We want to work together to expose you to any and all areas of our small non-profit theatre company as you see fit during your time here. An internship with TCT offers a unique opportunity to access experience and learning in different areas of arts development, management, and creativity. ABOUT US Talespinner Children's Theatre is a Cleveland-based company that develops and produces highly imaginative, original, collaborative and interactive professional works for children that also stimulate creative growth in its artists. At any time, these pieces may involve acting, dance, music, puppetry, tumbling, drumming, and numerous other artistic disciplines as imagined by the artistic teams working with and for TCT, and are open to all creative possibility. TCT's aim is to bring theatre to the community in its fullest form providing excitement, growth and joy for all who are involved in and/or touched by its work. Talespinner Children's Theatre strives to reach across socio-economic, cultural and traditional boundaries to help awaken and bring better understanding by opening eyes, ears, hearts and imaginations in the young people (and artists) of Cleveland and its surrounds. TCT creates work that remembers that children are smaller people, not lesser people. *To apply, please email dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com <dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com> with your resume and any questions you might have.* 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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Seeking marketing/box office intern at TCT for Nov/Dec
by TCT Intern 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Talespinner Children's Theatre, Cleveland's only professional theatre for children and families, is looking for a marketing/box office intern during the run of Michael D. Sepesy's "Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts." This position will receive a small stipend upon completion. *To apply, please email dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com <dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com> with your resume and any questions you might have.* (TCT will hire similar positions for each of the four Main Stage productions of the 2018 season. If you are interested in an internship at a different time, we will still accept applications. Please be specific in your email, explaining which time of the year for which you are applying.) *Marketing/box office internship description:* Responsibilities and required availability: The TCT winter Marketing/Box Office Intern will schedule posts for TCT's twitter account and assist the Director of Marketing and Development with marketing-related tasks both pertaining to this production and on general brand reinforcement, marketing for the next season. The most important responsibility of this position is to manage the TCT box office, including box office management, tickets sales receipt management, the creation of sales and reports for every performance of TCT's "Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts," as well as the production end box office organization and preliminary show-end box office breakdown report. Applicants must be available for two meetings to be scheduled before the production opens on Nov. 25 as well as the following dates and times: Sat., Nov. 25 12:30PM-3:30PM and 5:30PM-8:30PM Sun., Nov. 26 12:30PM-3:30PM Fri., Dec. 1 5:30PM-8:30PM Sat., Dec. 2 12:30PM-3:30PM and 5:30PM-8:30PM Sun., Dec. 3 12:30PM-3:30PM Fri., Dec. 8 5:30PM-8:30PM Sat., Dec. 9 12:30PM-3:30PM and 5:30PM-8:30PM Sun., Dec. 10 12:30PM-3:30PM Fri., Dec. 15 5:30PM-8:30PM Sat., Dec. 16 12:30PM-3:30PM and 5:30PM-8:30PM Sun., Dec. 17 12:30PM-3:30PM Required Skills: Money handling, basic Excel/Google Sheets work. Social media posting experience (basic skills, will be instructed during preparation time). Must be highly personable, as our box office personnel is considered, “front of house,” and act as an ambassador for the company. Must have a clear, strong speaking voice. TCT is located at 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 44102 <https://maps.google.com/?q=5209+Detroit+Ave.,+Cleveland+44102&entry=gmail&s…> . We are on the eastern-most edge of the Gordon Square Arts District. *We wear many hats here at TCT. Our team wants you to benefit from a well-rounded experience and by spending time on areas in which you'd like to see yourself grow. We have a thriving education department, a resourceful non-profit marketing department and a respected theatrical production team on staff with unique perspectives on the art of theatre. We want to work together to expose you to any and all areas of our small non-profit theatre company as you see fit during your time here. ABOUT US Talespinner Children's Theatre is a Cleveland-based company that develops and produces highly imaginative, original, collaborative and interactive professional works for children that also stimulate creative growth in its artists. At any time, these pieces may involve acting, dance, music, puppetry, tumbling, drumming, and numerous other artistic disciplines as imagined by the artistic teams working with and for TCT, and are open to all creative possibility. TCT's aim is to bring theatre to the community in its fullest form providing excitement, growth and joy for all who are involved in and/or touched by its work. Talespinner Children's Theatre strives to reach across socio-economic, cultural and traditional boundaries to help awaken and bring better understanding by opening eyes, ears, hearts and imaginations in the young people (and artists) of Cleveland and its surrounds. TCT creates work that remembers that children are smaller people, not lesser people. *To apply, please email dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com <dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com> with your resume and any questions you might have.* 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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Non-Equity Season Auditions for Talespinner's four 2018 productions!
by TCT Intern 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Sunday, November 26, 2017 5pm - 9:30pm Monday, November 27, 2017 5pm - 9:30pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY *Email ag.tctorg(a)gmail.com <ag.tctorg(a)gmail.com> for an appointment.* WHO: TCT is a professional company that presents ensemble based world premiere works for children based on International stories, mythologies and other artistic disciplines that help children and the families in our area welcome diversity, learn acceptance, and embrace imaginative curiosity about cultures and peoples outside their own, while also celebrating who and what each of us may be. TCT creates a warm, professional, accepting, and inclusive environment that welcomes artists and creators, age 18 & up, of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, shapes, genders, and sizes. WHERE: Reinberger Auditorium 5209 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 Located at the eastern edge of the vibrant Gordon Square Arts District/Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on Cleveland's near west side WHAT: Company auditions for the 2018 season. Auditioners will be considered for the entire season, as well as the touring company for the year. Being available for only specific shows does not exclude your from auditioning. There will be an option to notify us of your availability at the audition. TCT is proud to present 5 plays by 5 amazing women in our 2018 season: THE OBA ASKS FOR A MOUNTAIN (a Tale of Nigeria) by Gale Nyoka Directed by Chennelle Bryant Harris Performances: April 7 - 29, 2018 Rehearsals start: February 12, Tech begins March 31 THE PRINCESS & THE NIGHTINGALE (a Tale of Thailand) by Marian Fairman Directed by Tim Maca Performances: June 9 - July 1 Rehearsals start: April 23, Tech begins June 2 THE BOY WHO STOLE THE SUN* (an Inuit Creation Story) adapted by Alison Garrigan directed by Alison Garrigan Performances: September 15 - October 7 *This piece is one that will be devised through artistic collaboration and development with the Native American community in Cleveland. As such, this is a special project that will begin work in the spring, and be on-going through performance. It will include workshophs and community outreach, as well. A SONG IN THE FLAME (a Tale of Irael) by Margi Herwald Zitelli Directed by Alison Garrigan Performances: November 24 - December 16 Rehearsals start October 1, Tech starts November 17 Performance Times: All mainstage performances are as follows: Friday 10am & 7pm Saturdays 2pm & 7pm Sundays 2pm Rehearsals are evenings either Sunday through Thursday, or Monday through Friday, depending on the show. Also auditioning for: JAN & THE TRICKSTER by Krysia Orlowski Directed by Charles Hargrave EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TOUR Confirmed rehearsals January 22 - January 26, plus put-in and spacing rehearsals throughout the season. Performances for this production are on-going, as booked throughout the year. HOW: *Please write to inquire about audition appointments to * *ag.tctorg(a)gmail.com <ag.tctorg(a)gmail.com>*, and place 2018 AUDITIONS in the header. Please indicate in the email the best way to reach you, and which day & time you prefer. We will make every effort to accommodate you, but as these appointments tend to fill very quickly, we may need to move you to the next closest time slot. Slots are as follows on both days: 5pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 8pm 8pm - 9:30pm Age 18 and up. You will be assigned an hour and a half appointment. Please be prepared to stay for the entire time allotted. Since space is limited, we will not be able to see anyone without an appointment. Please be at TCT a minimum of 15 minutes before your appointment. Due to the nature of the rehearsal process, we may not be able to see you if you are late in arriving. Come dressed to move. No monologue or prepared music required. Please bring a resume and headshot or very good photo. All positions are compensated. TCT is not considering AEA contracts at this time. Due to the nature of our mission, we are not accepting applications from artists outside of the Greater Cleveland area. If you are unsure if this applies to you, please feel free to inquire! We look forward to seeing you at the auditions! 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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