December 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Ensemble Accepting New Play Submissions
by Ensemble Theatre 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

*Ensemble Theatre Accepting Submissions and Readers for 2018 Colombi New Plays Festival* Ensemble Theatre will be accepting submissions for *NEW PLAYS* and for *ACTORS* who would like to participate as a reader during our Annual Colombi New Plays Festival in March, 2018. *FOR PLAYS:* The 2018 Festival is slotted between Tony Kushner’s seminal *Angles in America, Part One *(January 5 – 28) and *Angels in America, Part Two* (April 27 – May 20). Tom Frattare’s new play *Mama / Moon* will be produced in our Ensemble Mainstage as part of our 8th Annual New Plays Festival. The themes for our upcoming Colombi New Plays Festival plays will be coming directly from *Angels* *in America*. *PLAY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:* · We will be doing readings of both ten-minute plays and one-act plays. Plays must be between 5 – 10 minutes long to be considered a ten-minute play, and 10-45 minutes long to be considered a one-act. · These are readings, so plays focusing more on dialogue will have a better chance of selection, rather than plays that depend on physicality, design, or other elements missed during staged readings. · Keep your characters to a minimum. · Ditto locales. · Plays must not have been produced elsewhere. · You will be responsible for casting and directing the reading. Ensemble can certainly help steer actors your way, but it will ultimately be the responsibility of the playwright. · Your submission grants Ensemble Theatre the right to produce a reading of your play in our annual Colombi New Plays Festival and/or videotape it for archival purposes if it is chosen for the Fest. · Submission also allows Ensemble Theatre to livestream the reading to an online audience. *What We’re Looking For:* · Plays that speak to the themes put forth from *Angles in America* including: healthcare, mental health, illness, spirituality, race, sexual identity, politics, and love. · Plays that speak to our community. · Plays offering unique voices in theater, portraying new and exciting perspectives on the above themes. Plays read during the Festival will be read at Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights as well as locations throughout Cleveland and surrounding areas throughout the month of March, 2018. Plays produced during the Festival come out of our weekly StageWrights workshop and previous Festival submissions. *DEADLINE for Submissions: January 15, 2017 at 11:59pm* *TO SUBMIT*: Please email your scripts with the subject heading, “2018 Colombi,” to plays(a)ensemble-theatre.org Selected plays/playwrights will be notified by *January 30, 2018*. *FOR ACTORS* If you’re a Cleveland-area actor and would like to be a reader for the 2018 New Plays Festival, please email your contact information and availability throughout February & March (ie: are there days you’re out of town and completely unavailable?) and we will get back to you. Questions? Please contact us at plays(a)ensemble-theatre.org -- *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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THE CABARET PROJECT | AKRON | TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
by Alexandre Marr 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

The Cabaret ProjectA 21st Century Theatrical Revue Producer/Director Alexandre Marr will premiere The Cabaret Project this December at BLU Jazz + for an evening of 21st century Broadway/Off-Broadway repertoire, including selections from Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Spring Awakening, The Last Five Years, Next to Normal, The Color Purple, The Bridges of Madison County, The Light in the Piazza, Beautiful, It Shoulda Been You, Anastasia & more. *Performances at 7pm (SOLD OUT) and 9:30pm on Saturday, December 30th.* Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at https://blujazzakron.ticket leap.com/the-cabaret-project-a-21st-century-theatrical-revue-12-30-2017/ for $15 or purchased at the door on the night of the performance for $20. A majority of proceeds from ticket sales and 100% of all donations made at the event will be benefit Singers Companye, an Akron-based choral ensemble with many members of the group featured in the performance. Founded in 2000 by Dr. Samuel Gordon, Singers Companye reguarly performs across Northeast Ohio and internationally, recently touring Ireland this past summer to great acclaim. Producer/Director Alexandre Marr, a member of the ensemble, is thrilled to be collaborating with BLU Jazz + for the premier performance of The Cabaret Project with the mission of bringing a cabaret scene to the Akron area. The evening will feature members of the ensemble and their family and friends. Alexandre Marr (piano), Barbara Bellamy (keyboard), Merissa Coleman (auxiliary percussion), Steve Wright (guitar/bass), and Travis Baiera (drums) will accompany singers Adrianne Krauss, Amy Bransky, Ashely Berman, Bill Marr, Brandy Kay Riha, Brianna Swinford, Christine Stewart, Desiree Hargrave, Dominic Iudiciani, Heidi Swinford, James Major Burns, Jennifer Browning, Jimmy Schreck, Katelyn DeLadurantey, Kevin Henderson, Marie Taylor, Mickey Erdos, Mikayla Moore, Olivia Rae Wimberly, Paul Stewart, Samantha Garner, Tim Harkleroad, Trevail Smith, Val Stewart, and Pat Harris.

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Pro Bono Promo Opp (Free, High-Concept and F-U-N!)
by MSRG Publications 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Artists and Entrepreneurs: Meet me for a free tarot reading and interview Interview questions will be based on the results of the reading This will be a dialog that will develop organically I will then blog it As I promote my blog, I promote your work Meetings will be by appointment in public venues: Lakewood Westshore Gordon Square Detroit-Shoreway Ohio City Downtown Cleveland Reply to this post, or e'mail msrg [dot] indie [at] g mail In your first e'mail, include: Your name Your phone number Good time to call What you are promoting Availability or Call Michael at 216 858 0918 or 216 218 7797 from an unblocked number Voice calls only, please I will delete texts without responding Michael A. Miller, Publisher Mockery, Spit, Rocks & Garbage Publications, LLC msrg.indie(a)gmail.com Twitter <https://twitter.com/MSRG_Pubz> Facebook <http://Facebook.com/MSRG.Publications>

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Berko: Cleveland Critics Cirlce announces "Best" Theater Awards--2017
by Roy Berko 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

*The Cleveland Critics Circle each year honors local theaters, performances, performers and technicians of plays staged by Cleveland area professional theaters during the January 1-December 31 year.* *Awards Committee: Bob Abelman, Roy Berko, Kerry Clawson, Howard Gollop, Mark Horning, Christine Howey, and Andrea Simakis. * *Following is a list of “Best” in each category. To see the whole list go to http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/ <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/>* *Best Musical Production: * *Newsies**, Porthouse Theatre* *Best Non-Musical Production**: **The Flick**, Dobama Theatre* *Best Actor **– **Musical**: Alex Sylerk, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Great Lakes* * Theater* *Best Actor **– **Non-Musical**: Christopher M. Bohan, The Flick, Dobama Theatre* *Best Actress **–** Musical:** Keri Rene Fuller, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Great Lakes Theater* *Best Actress **– **Non-Musical**: Lara Mielcarek, Well, Ensemble Theatre* *Rising Star Award * * Male--Jabri Little, brownsville song (b-side for tray), Dobama Theatre,* * Female: Logan Dior Williams, brownsville song (b-side for tray), * *Dobama Theatre* *Best Director **– **Musical**: Terri Kent, Newsies, Porthouse Theatre* *Best Director **– **Non-Musical**: Nathan Motta, The Flick, Dobama Theatre* *Best Choreographer: Mary Ann Black, Newsies, Porthouse Theatre* *Best Musical Direction:** Jonathan Swoboda, Newsies, Porthouse Theatre* *Best Scenic Design: Walter Boswell, The Hairy Ape, Ensemble Theatre* *Best Lighting Design: Russell H. Champa, Shakespeare in Love, Cleveland Play * * House* *Best Projection Design: **T. Paul Lowry, Things as They Are, Playwrights* * Local* *Best Costume Design: **Lex Liang, Shakespeare in Love, Cleveland* * Play House* *Best Sound Design: ** Cyrus O. Taylor, brownsville song (b-side for tray), Dobama Theatre* *Best Full-Production Premiere of a Script by a Local Writer: How to Be a * * Respectable Junkie** by Greg Vovos, Dobama* *Best Touring Production: Waitress, Playhouse Square * *Special Mention: * *Bill Rudman, for his outstanding advocacy of the American musical. Through his Musical Theatre Project**’**s concerts, in-school residency programs and radio broadcasts, he and his staff c**reate personal connections with the art form, document the lives of musical theater artists, and reinforce the relevancy of musical theater in contemporary society.* *Gina Vernaci, for enhancing the national profile of Cleveland and Playhouse Square through the launching of Broadway tours and expanding the runs of touring productions from two to three weeks. * *Christine McBurney and Bernadette Clemens, for their five-year run offering productions at Mamai Theatre, dedicated to producing women**’**s plays from a classical canon.* *Cleveland Shakespeare Festival and director Lisa Ortenzi for innovative cross-gender casting in **The Taming of the Shrew.* *Cleveland Public Theatre, for their continuing commitment to Teatro Publico de Cleveland, the Cleveland-based Latin American theatre ensemble.*

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Auditions - SWEENEY TODD - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

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Announcing the 2018 Season for Blank Canvas Theatre
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

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Youth Theatrical Classes at Theatre 8:15
by Dawna Kornick 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

Theatre 8:15 presents ... "Youth Theatrical Classes" INSTRUCTOR/DIRECTOR JIM VOLKERT FEBRUARY 3 - MARCH 31, 2018 SATURDAY 10AM - 12:30PM ** FOR AGES 7 & UP LEARNING STAGE DIRECTION, VOCALIZATION, IMPROVISATION CREATING A CHARACTER, HOW TO WORK WITH OTHER ACTORS HOW TO AUDITION FOR A PART BACK STAGE CREW, PROPS HOW CASTING WORKS, THEATRE ETIQUETTE STUDENTS WILL WORK ON & PERFORM A PLAY PERFORMANCE: SATURDAY MARCH 31 @ 8:15PM PRICE: $150 $20 DISCOUNT PRE REGISTERING BY DECEMBER 31, 2017 STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT ** REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE ** Theatre 8:15 4740 Massillon Rd Green, Ohio 44232 (330) 896-0339 www.theatre815.com email: info(a)theatre815.com HAVE FUN - MEET NEW FRIENDS EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY

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Upcoming Classes for Youth & Adults at CVLT
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

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Discover the GIFTS OF WINTER at the Akron Children's Museum
by Wandering Aesthetics 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

Wandering Aesthetics presents… Gifts of Winter Stories For The Holiday Season Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Whether the weather outside is frightful or not, swing by the Akron Children's Museum <https://www.facebook.com/akronchildrensmuseum/> and give the gift of storytelling this winter! Join Wandering Aesthetics <https://www.facebook.com/WATheatre/> Storytellers Kyle Jozsa <https://www.facebook.com/vibratingsoul> and Nici Romo <https://www.facebook.com/nici.romo> as they entertain children of ALL ages with sing-alongs and wintertime stories to warm your heart. PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, December 20th @ 11:30 AM Thursday, December 21st @ 11:30 AM Friday, December 22nd @ 11:30 AM Saturday, December 23rd @ 11:30 AM LOCATION: Akron Children's Museum 216 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308 TICKETS: $10/Family Tickets may be purchased by visiting: https://squareup.com/store/akron-kids <https://squareup.com/store/akron-kids> ***Reservations can be made by calling 330.396.6103*** Admission to the museum is only $5/person if you wish to come before or stay after. For more information please email info(a)watheatre.com ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s cold outside, but not in here, so gather round for warm cocoa and cheer! Join Wandering Aesthetics for a short – but sweet – storytelling performance featuring classic holiday songs and stories, such as The Elves and The Shoemaker <https://www.facebook.com/events/1578167505611063/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A5…>, Jingle Bells <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jingle-Bells/112499658766645> and The Gift of the Magi <https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gift-of-the-Magi/108415285849665>.

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Looking for property to hunt/fish possibly lease.
by Tim Adkins 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

All, Ive been a NEOpal member for quite sometime and have been so thankful for opportunities in the arts. This request is a little different but figured it’s worth a try. My best friend and I are avid outdoorsman and are looking for a place to hunt and fish in NE Ohio. Its our way to relax and spend time together while doing something we enjoy. Recently our normal grounds have been overrun by people who do not share the same code of ethics when it comes to nature and we are looking to find something new and private. If you or someone you know has land and would be open to meeting that would be great. In return we would be willing to help with any projects, labor anything you need. We are pretty handy with just about anything and love to help. Thanks for reading. Happy holidays Tim Sent from my iPhone

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