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Last Chance to See Sci-fi Musical "Weird Romance"
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater presents Sci-fi Musical “Weird Romance” Closing weekend for the Broadview HeightsSpotlights' Annual Coffeehouse Productionof Weird Romance is this Friday and Saturday, February 24 & 25 (7:30pm). The show features two one-act sciencefiction musicals by Alan Menken. The first musical, The Girl Who Was Plugged In, isabout a homeless bag-lady whose soul is transplanted into the body of agorgeous female android by a company which manufactures celebrities. Thesecond, Her Pilgrim Soul, is about ascientist who researches holographic imaging. One day a mysterious"living" holograph appears and changes his life forever. The Spotlights’ Coffeehouse Show includes a complimentary beverage bar(non-alcoholic), sponsored by Caruso’s Coffee, before the show and during anextended intermission, when luscious desserts provide by Michael Angelo’sBakery and Eddie’s Creekside are available for purchase. All shows are at the Broadview HeightsCultural Arts Building, 9543 Broadview Road in Broadview Heights (next to thepolice station). Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors andstudents. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org. For moreinformation, please contact Amy McSweeney, Producer at amcsweeney(a)broadview-heights-spotlights.org

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Auditions - Orrville Community Players
by Shannah Kurjian via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

Orrville Community Players presents... The Carol Burnett Comedy Show Directed by Nikki Hall & Theresa Rabbits AUDITIONS Saturday February 25th 2-4pm Ages 16 & up Cold read from script, no need to prepare anything Orrville Community Theater 307 Hostetler Rd. Orrville OH All actors & staff are volunteer in this community theater. No compensation for any position offered If you have questions please call 330.439.2051 or email orrvilleplayers(a)gmail.com Tentative Practice Days will be Saturday & Sundays Tentative PERFORMANCE DATES March 31-April 2 & April 7-9 Orrville Community Players LLC. 307 Hostetler Rd Orrville Oh 44667 330.439.2051 www.orrvillecommunitytheater.org https://www.facebook.com/events/1626443467370118/?ti=icl Sent from my iPhone

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IN THE HEIGHTS at the Akron School for the Arts / Firestone CLC starting march 15, 2017.
by via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

*The Streets are a little Kinder When you are Home* *In the Heights **takes FHS Stage for Five Performances in March* *Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Initial Effort Sure to Please even “Hamilton’ Fans* *(Tuesday, February 14, 2017 – Akron, Ohio) – *We’ll flip the lights and start our day when the Akron School for the Arts presents the Firestone Theatre production of *In the Heights.* The Tony Award-winning show will appear on the Firestone Community Learning Center stage for five performances starting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Additional performances of *In the Heights* will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17, and at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017. General admission tickets for *In the Heights* are $10.00 in advance and $13.00 at the door. Reserved, VIP tickets are $17.00. Advanced and VIP tickets are available for purchase online at BrownPaperTickets.com. A mail-in ticket order form can be downloaded at FirestoneTheatre.com. Advanced tickets for *In the Heights* will be available in the school commons from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. school days starting Wednesday, March 8, 2018. *In the Heights *features a hip and modern score as well as nimble and quick-wtted lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda who recently encountered even more success with the staggeringly popular musical, *Hamilton*. The book is provided by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Quiara Allegria Hudes. The show was conceived by Miranda. The original Broadway production opened in 2008 and was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, winning four: Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Choreography, and Best Orchestrations. It was nominated for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. *In the Heights* tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams, and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you and which you leave behind. *In the Heights* is under the direction of theatre director Mark A. Zimmerman. Guest artist Tara Tober serves as the show’s choreographer. Mr. Chad Pittman serves as the vocal music director. Assistant band director Bernie Williams serves as instrumental music director and conductor. Guest Artist Elynmarie Kazle serves as production manager and stage management mentor. Guest artist Richard Morris serves as the scenic designer. Junior Olivia Kirschbaum serves as the costume designer under the guidance of guest artist Randie Ostroff Sass. Hair and make-up are designed by senior Daisy Nespo and junior Julia Siegferth. Lights are designed by Mark A. Zimmerman with the assistance of juniors Caroline Pali and Dalila Bogdan. Freshman Ethan Korvne serves as the production’s sound designer. Mr. James Welch serves as the shop foreman and technical director. Junior Caroline Pali serves as the production’s stage manager. She assisted by freshmen Brooklyn Aldrick and Parker Thompson. The cast of *In the Heights* is led by seniors Joseph Antal (Kevin Rosario), Theresa Stafford (Camila Rosario), juniors Kardierre Allen (Benny), Memo Diaz Capt (Usnavi), Charlie Gruhler (Sonny), Kate Klika (Nina), Reyna Moran (Vanessa), and Gracie Thanasiu (Abuela Claudia). Additional actors in featured roles include seniors Josh Luster (Piraguero), Destinee Thompson (Carla), junior Alana Murray (Daniella), and sophomore John Kraus (Graffiti Pete). Other seniors in the ensemble of *In the Heights* include Charles Allgood, Garrick Bostwick, Patrick Fields, Olivia Nosel, Angelina Stallings, and Stephanie White. Juniors appearing in the ensemble of *In the Heights *include Kayleigh Anthony, Brandon Bell, Grant Carr, Armon Cook, Silas Hackett, and Larry Sims. Sophomores appearing in the ensemble include Elise Clawson, Sarah Craven, Elek Kitchen, Presley Linn, and Mary Rohrer. Freshmen appearing in the ensemble include Morgan Bedilion, Christian Douglas, Aliyah Evans, Jonathan Green, Jill Klika, Jeanne Luster, Abigail Lyman, and Olivia Roberts. Each performance of *In the Heights* will be accompanied by a full orchestra conducted by Bernie Williams and comprised of students from the Akron School for the Arts instrumental music program. The orchestra includes seniors Ruben Durkee (reeds), Nick Maxim (trumpet), and Jack Rohrer (guitar). Juniors Kenya Harris (reeds), Keith Henderson (trombone), Sierra Hirschman (trumpet), Makayla McGrady (reeds), and Owen Schauer (percussion). Sophomores include Allison Darrah (bass), Joe Durkee (trombone), Peter Knops (bass), and Maddie Morrow (percussion). Freshmen include Cole Johnson (reeds), Brian Randell (drums), and Isaac Smith (percussion). The orchestra is joined by music director Chad Pittman (keyboard) and guest artist Julie Lehman (keyboard). Firestone Theatre is the award-winning play-production component of the Akron School for the Arts housed at Firestone High School. Firestone Theatre was named an “Outstanding School” by the Educational Theatre Association in 2013. The curricular track of Firestone Theatre is accessible to all rising ninth-grade students via open enrollment and a formal audition. -- Mark A. Zimmerman, Theatre Director The Akron School for the Arts Harvey S. Firestone High School 470 Castle Blvd Akron, Ohio 44313 330.761.32758 www.FirestoneTheatre.com

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Submit new scripts by March 1 for PLAYground 2017 at TCT
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

PLAYground is an exciting program, now in its second year, that showcases new works for children by Cleveland-area writers during this two-week intensive workshop in July of 2017. Writers (using local directors, and actors age 16 and up) will be given one week's rehearsal to showcase their works in true workshop fashion, book in hand, and one weekend to perform that workshop for the public, complete with audience talk-backs following performance. During the week, they are given full use of the TCT rehearsal space, stage, and access to puppets, props, and costumes. PLAYground gives Cleveland-area writers a chance to put their work up on its feet, to help provide development of ideas, and exposure to the public. Plays submitted to PLAYground may be considered for future, full-stage production by TCT. Website: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/playground.htm WHAT: PLAYground gives local writers a chance to develop their work in a professional environment, with support from TCT. After a week's rehearsal, the workshop piece will be presented to the public in two performances over one weekend. HOW: TCT will provide directors, stage managers, and actors--age 16 and up, rehearsal and performance space, their prop and puppet stock, and costumes. PLAYground will also be fully marketed as part of TCT's 2017 programming. WHEN: PLAYground runs (including rehearsals) from July 1st through July 16th. Performances take place Saturdays, July 8th & 15th, and Sundays, July 9th & 16th. Each play will get two performances, and fully moderated talk-backs. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Opens: January 8, 2017 (Please do not submit PLAYground scripts prior to this date.) Deadline for all submissions: March 1st Submit: A preliminary script, with a list of characters, and a synopsis. It is understood that re-writes will happen between acceptance and rehearsals, but any major changes must be approved by TCT, as the work accepted must be recognizable by beginning of the program. All major changes to character must be completed by April 15th so that casting can begin at that time. Please make sure that your name and contact information--including email--is printed clearly on the front page of the submission. Submissions not clearly labeled will not be considered. CRITERIA: Writers must be based in the Cleveland area. Out of state or out of region submissions will not be accepted for this program. (Please feel free to contact TCT at the email address below if you would like to know if your area is included.) Scripts must be an adaptation of, or based on, an international folktale, faerie tale, mythology, or work from another discipline (i.e. ballet, opera, orchestra, literature.) All materials on which work is based must be in the public domain. Scripts will not be considered if they are based on materials that hold current copyright. All materials on which work is based must be noted for reference. (i.e.: "this work is based on the German folktale, Ashputel.") All submissions must be world premieres. PLAYground will not accept scripts that have been performed at other establishments. Writers should be willing to work collaboratively with TCT and the artists involved in the program, and be available for rehearsals and all performances in the program. Submitting writers cannot have had a full production in any TCT producing season. Folksongs or appropriate music can be included, but orchestration and instrumentation must all be able to be produced vocally, or with alternate, available, creative instruments. TCT does not use pre-recorded materials. Musical direction will not be provided, and links to source music must be provided by writer. Scripts can be no longer than 45 pages. WHERE TO SUBMIT: Electronic copy (preferred): Please send a word or pdf document to talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com with "PLAYground Script Submission" in the subject header. Paper copy: Please send a clearly printed copy to Talespinner Children's Theatre 5209 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 Attn: PLAYground TCT will endeavor to make all play selections by March 15, 2017, and you will be notified by email. AUDITIONS: Auditions are Saturday, May 19, 2017 from 12:30PM – 5:30PM for actors and students age 16 and up. Auditions will be cold-readings by appointment in half-hour intervals. You'll only need to be there for one half-hour time slot. TCT will begin taking appointment requests on May 1, 2017 by email at talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com Actors will only need to be available for rehearsals and productions in which they are directly involved. More information about rehearsal times and which shows have been selected will be posted as it comes in. Stay tuned to this page to find out more! 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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Spring Saturday classes begin March 4th!
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

Classes begin March 4th. It's not too late to register your young artist! TCT's education department starts with 3-year-olds! Let them let their imaginations PLAY! Spring Theatre Arts Class registration is now open! Find out more: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/education/ DATES: Spring — March 4th - April 29th (No classes on April 15 ) Pre-school (ages 3-5) Saturdays 10am-11am Kids (ages 6-10) and Early Teens (ages 11-14) Saturdays 10am-noon As an Early Bird Special, any student registered* before Feb. 11*. will receive a TCT Buddy Pack (one adult and one student ticket per student registered), to any production in our 2017 season. TCT offers three in-house Youth Theatre Arts courses per year. They take place on location at TCT—a 188 seat, ADA compliant theatre located on the eastern edge of the Detroit-Shoreway area of Cleveland's near west side. Fall and Spring classes are held on Saturdays for eight-week sessions and are broken down in appropriate age groups and scheduled as follows: Pre-school (ages 3-5) 10am to 11am Kids (ages 6-10) 10am to 1pm Early Teens (ages 11-14) 10am to 1pm Through puppets, music, movement, improvisation, story-telling and acting, students develop communication skills, teamwork, confidence, and creative expression. Each session culminates with a student-created presentation for family and friends that gives kids a taste of what goes into producing and performing a show. SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Feb. 27. 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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TABLE 19 Free Advance Screening Passes
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

Send in your RSVP with the chance to see the hilarious new comedy, Table 19! Enter here for an opportunity to win passes for Cinemark Valley View on February 27 - http://www.foxsearchlightscreenings.com/TABLE19NEO *Passes are limited and seating is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed. Please arrive early to increase chance of entry. Ex-maid of honor Eloise (Anna Kendrick) - having been relieved of her duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text - decides to hold her head up high and attend her oldest friend's wedding anyway. She finds herself seated at the 'random' table in the back of the ballroom with a disparate group of strangers, most of whom should have known to just send regrets (but not before sending something nice off the registry). As everyone's secrets are revealed, Eloise learns a thing or two from the denizens of Table 19. Friendships - and even a little romance - can happen under the most unlikely circumstances. #Table19Movie [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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Underground Railroad Reenactment Seeks Actors (PAID)
by Brian McNally via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

Lorain County Metro Parks is seeking actors for... ROAD to FREEDOM an historical underground railroad reenactment Looking for actors to portray real and imagined characters as you escort or hinder a large group of runaway slaves along an actual site of the Underground Railroad. Roles Available FREDERICK (white male) an abolitionist posing as a slave buyer CAPTAIN AARON ROOT (white male) an abolitionist NOTE: Actors will be required to perform outdoors for extended periods of time. Actors must be available for the following dates: Sunday, April 2nd / 10AM-3PM Tuesday, April 4th thru Thursday, April 6th / 8AM-3PM Saturday, April 8th / 3PM-8PM Monday, April 10th thru Wednesday, April 12th / 8AM-3PM Rehearsals begin immediately, and will be based on actors availability. Auditions are by appointment only. Interested parties please submit your resume and headshot to Cultural Arts Programmer Brian McNally at bmcnally(a)metroparks.cc<mailto:bmcnally@metroparks.cc> or call (440) 949-5200 ext. 226 French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference
by Jamie Koeth via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

The Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium Presents The 7th Annual Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference TEACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM for Acting Teachers & ACTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM for Actors Nephew of Anton Chekhov and Stanislavski’s “most brilliant pupil,” Michael Chekhov developed a visceral, practical and profoundly inspired acting technique. Enrich your craft and free yourself with Certified Master Teachers in this empowering technique! Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference 2017 MODULE 1 (first time students) June 5-10, 2017 Mount Union University, Alliance, OH Resident Option: $995 (includes lodging & food) Commuter Option: $800 (Includes food) Payment plan available Participants must have at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or equivalent theatrical experience Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jqlsI6SGkY Registration Link: http://www.mountunion.edu/chekhov Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium Website: http://greatlakesmichaelchekhovconsortium.com Email questions to GLMCC President and Producing Director Mark Monday at GLMCC(a)mountunion.edu<mailto:GLMCC@mountunion.edu> -Jamie Koeth AEA, SAG-AFTRA, MFA Director, Jamie Koeth Studio Associate Teacher, Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium jamiekoeth(a)hotmail.com<mailto:jamiekoeth@hotmail.com> “There can be no art without joy.” -Michael Chekhov

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Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens Next Week!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

French Creek Theatre is proud to present... JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR(r) DREAMCOAT Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Brittni Addison Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Scorned by his brothers, sold into slavery and jailed for a crime he didn't commit - how on earth is Joseph going to become the second most powerful man in Egypt? With a little help from his friends, a knack for decoding dreams and a certain extravagantly pigmented jacket, watch the original underdog come out on top in this musical sensation. PERFORMANCES March 3-19 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays 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. FEATURING Savanna Brown DeLee Cooper Joni Gill Kyle Huff Andrew Keller Erika Kunath Halle Kyger Neil Macke Mo Martin Cedric Maye Jillian Mesaros Katie Rotuno Garett Taketa Leo Walsh Children's Chorus Ava Anselmo Amelia Bohac Joe DeLuca Ana Drinan Jack Drinan Sarah Hibler Ally Liller Anna Liller Jillian Planisek Katie Schuler Macon Taylor French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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One More Weekend For Workshop Players "Squabbles.
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

Our "Come Laugh With Us" season continues with the Marshall Karp comedy "Squabbles. Ably directed by Brad Sales, this play has something for anyone who has ever had one of "those" relatives who just loves to debate everything and anything. Abe, the live-in father-in-law (Dale Hruska) is one such fellow. Life is challenging enough for Jerry and Alice (Mike Frye and Kelly Dillon Blackford), who share their home with him. When Jerry's mother (Bernadette Hisey) must also move in, the gloves are definitely off. The cast also includes Dave Stacko, Mason Adams and Becky Linder, all of whom add to the humor of this fun show. Performances are February 24 and 25 at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinee February 26 at 3 p.m. All seats are $15. Reservations are encouraged. Do you have a group interested in attending? Ten or more in a group gets you a $2 discount. Call the Box Office for details at 440-988-5613 <%28440%29%20988-5613>. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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