February 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

ROMEO & JULIET at Playhouse Square - March 2-12
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

-------------------------------------------------------------- CSU Department of Theatre and Dance presents ROMEO & JULIET Cleveland State University's Department of Theatre and Dance, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, tells the tale of star-crossed lovers in William Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET. Playing the Outcalt Theatre in the Allen Theatre Complex of Playhouse Square March 2-12, 2017, the romantic tragedy is one of The Bard's most beloved classics. General Ticketing Most regular shows run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., as well as Sundays at 2 p.m. $10 General Admission Tickets are available by calling 216.241.6000, visiting playhousesquare.org<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/romeo-juliet>, or buying at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Tickets<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/romeo-juliet> are also available 60-minutes prior to performances at the Allen Theatre Complex. CSU Students, Faculty and Staff can purchase one $5.00 ticket per Valid CSU ID presented at time of in person purchase. The Story Directed by CSU Associate Professor Dr. Michael Mauldin, ROMEO & JULIET is one of Shakespeare's most recognized masterpieces. Romeo of the Montagues and Juliet of the Capulets fall in love, but their families are embroiled in an age-old feud, so they marry in secret. When Juliet's parents betroth her to another, and Romeo gets caught up in the death of a Capulet, these ill-fated lovers are tossed into a whirlwind of wretched fate that leaves both sides shocked and changed for all time. Director Dr. Michael Mauldin believes that Shakespeare's actors were swift and dazzling. "I hope to bring the excitement, fun, and heartbreak that Elizabethan audiences witnessed to Cleveland audiences," he says. Junior Theatre Major Sarah Blubaugh (who plays Juliet) agrees. "She's not the Juliet you've seen time and time again. I'm really excited to play her because it's another chance to show off a strong female in Shakespeare." The all CSU Cast includes Alexandra Bair (Lady Capulet), Sarah Blubaugh (Juliet), Chace Coulter (Lord Capulet), John P. Cox (Sampson/Friar John), Lainne Davis (Lady Montague), Jordan Ficyk (Tybalt), Benjamin Gillooly (Abram), Patrick Gladish (Mercutio) Casie Griffis (Balthasar), TJ Hayes (Friar Lawrence), Katie Huskey (Nurse), Zavier McLean (Prince), Nnamdi Okpala (Paris), Timothy Richard Parks (Lord Montague/Gregory/Apothecary), Daniel Weddell (Benvolio), and Eric Wloszek (Romeo). --------------------------------------------------------------

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$10 Industry Night — Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive” at CPH
by Erica Beimesche via NEohioPAL 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

How I Learned to Drive Industry Night at Cleveland Play House Sunday, March 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Allen Theatre We want you, a member of the Cleveland theatre scene, to see Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive. Snag $10 seats for the evening performance on Sunday, March 5 by using access code DRIVE3<https://www.groupmatics.events/>. Don’t miss your chance to see this tender, seductive, and dangerous trip down memory lane. Buckle up. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. Li’l Bit takes us on a no-holds-barred trip back in time to her adolescence in 1960s Maryland and her complicated relationship with an older man. A deeply compassionate look at how we are shaped by the people who hurt us, How I Learned to Drive masterfully veers in and out of personal memory and deftly traverses comedy, drama, and farce. CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley steers Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary masterpiece. Get tickets here<https://www.groupmatics.events/> using access code DRIVE3. There will be a $2.50 processing fee upon checkout. Offer valid only for the 6:30 p.m. performance of How I Learned to Drive on 3/5/17; not valid with any other discount, promotion, on prior sales, or on $25 tickets.

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Shakespeare Monologue Classes with Ohio Shakespeare Festival
by via NEohioPAL 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Learn with us. Join us at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron for affordable Shakespearean verse classes this March. Announcing our next Weekend Workshop: Finding TRUTH in Acting Shakespeare March 4 & 5, 12:00-3:00 (both days) with Geoff Knox [ Register here ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/weekend-workshop-shakespeare-truth ) Join actor-eduactor Geoff Knox for an acting class meant to prepare actors for future auditions and classical work. Participants will shake-off their "Shakespeare voice" and find out how to express classical text with honesty and immediacy. If you've ever struggled to connect with a Shakespeare monologue, this class is for you. Recommended ages 14+. $75 for two days (6 hours) training. Small class environment. Held on the Henry C. Bishop Stage. Register: [ https://www.showclix.com/event/weekend-workshop-shakespeare-truth ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/weekend-workshop-shakespeare-truth )

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DRUMMER NEEDED - PAID POSITION
by Michael Stein via NEohioPAL 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Near West Theatre Seeks Applicants for the Position of *Drummer* NEAR WEST THEATRE IS SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION OF DRUMMER FOR “NEAR WEST THEATRE BENEFIT PERFORMANCE”. THIS IS A PAID POSITION. THERE WILL BE A REHEARSALS ON FRIDAY MARCH 3RD AND MARCH 4TH PRIOR TO THE 20 MINUTE PERFORMANCE ON MARCH 4TH AT 8:00 PM. FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL STEIN at mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org. *Michael Stein* *Production Manager/Rental Manager* *Near West Theatre* *6514 Detroit Ave.* *Cleveland, OH 44102-3014* *216-961-9750* *Cell 330-687-8187*

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Be Part of Cain Park¹s Music Man Event
by Ksenia Roshchakovsky via NEohioPAL 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

After a long hiatus, the tradition of bringing classic musicals to the Cain Park main stage is back! New artistic director Joanna May Hunkins wants THE MUSIC MAN In Concert to be a large community event where entire families can work side by side with area professionals to perform Meredith Willson’s glorious music on the stage of the Evans Amphitheater accompanied by the Contemporary Youth Orchestra. The rehearsal process will be an intense ONE-WEEK period just prior to the TWO performances on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6. No experience necessary, but everyone must audition. Adult auditions are 6-11pm on Friday, March 3 and 10am-6pm on Saturday, March 4. Auditions for youth ages 4-17 are 10am-noon on Sunday, March 5. Children and adults both auditioning will be permitted to make back-to-back appointments on Friday or Saturday for convenience. Audition details are available here: http://www.cainpark.com/index.aspx?page=2059 Hope to see you in River City!

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ArtzQuest at CADA: Scenic Design & Acting on Feb 19 in Akron
by Wendy Duke via NEohioPAL 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Join us for a new ArtzQuest ob Sunday, February 19th at The Center for Applied Drama & Autism featuring Anne Alexander who will lead us in creating a 3D landscape complete with action figure. Each landscape will become a Where to inspire a group improvisation. A snack and social component are included in the event. Family friendly in a safe and non-judgmental environment. CADA's ArtzQuest is suitable for all ages and abilities. Materials are included in the $10 suggested donation. This two hour event begins at 2 pm and ends at 4 pm. We are located in the Evans Building at the corner of S. Main & Exchange St in Akron, OH 44308. Parking is free and located in the rear of the building. Anne Alexander is an artist, musician, art therapist and theatre person from Akron, Ohio. Anne earned a BFA in Theatre and BA in Visual Art from Otterbein College and an MA in Art Therapy from Ursuline College. Her favorite things include playing with Celtic band The Mickeys, hiking, studying voice with Ron Hazelett at West Side Vocal Academy, fencing epee and creating art and theatre with YOU! For further information, visit our web site at centerforada.org or call us at 330-595-4565. *Wendy Duke* Co-Founder, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* email: wendy(a)centerforada.org <laura(a)centerforada.org> telephone: 330-595-4565 web: centerforada.org

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Bay Village CT Presents "Almost, Maine"
by margaret hnat via NEohioPAL 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Bay Village Community Theater presents its inaugural show, Almost, Maine at the Parkside Hall ofSt. Barnabas Church 468 Bradley Road, Bay Village, OH. The show opens on Friday, March 3rdand will have performances on March 3rd, 4th, 10th,and 11th at 8 PM with a Sunday Matinee on March 12th at 3PM. Tickets are $12 adult, $10 Seniorand Student. For advance tickets,call (440) 847-8494. Directed by Chris Bizub, the cast includes: Natalie Romano .Jim Hagan Kaycee Zack Gabriel Chuna Mackenzie Barry Brittany Shrake .Casey McCann Margaret Hnat Daniel.

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Don't Miss VENUS, March 16 - 19, 2017
by Peter Fields via NEohioPAL 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

The Pan-African Theatre Ensemble – The PATE Presents *Venus* by Suzan-Lori Parks African Community Theatre Oscar Ritchie Hall, Room 230 Department of Pan-African Studies Kent State University March 16, 17, 18, 2017 –8pm and March 19, 2017 –2pm Talk Back on Saturday, March 18, 2017 Tickets: $10.00; KSU students enter free with ID - FlashPerks available Contact: The Department of Pan-African Studies, Kent State University Tel: (330) 672-2300 <(330)%20672-2300> and https: //www.kent.edu/pas/calendar-events

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BUS STOP closes Saturday in Aurora
by Aurora Community Theatre via NEohioPAL 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

*Closing Weekend* *BUS STOP* by William Inge Aurora Community Theatre 115 E. Pioneer Trail *Best seat selection closing night* *Saturday Feb. 18* Just 2 shows remain *8 pm Feb 17 & 18 only* * $16 adults $11 age 18 and under* Buy online, anytime, including seat selection www.auroracommunitytheatre.com or 330-562-1818 Monday – Friday 1 to 5 pm

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Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
by Short Sweet via NEohioPAL 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Short. Sweet. Film Fest. March 3 - 5 Alex Theater @ The Metropolitan at the 9 The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. strives to showcase the best local, national, and international films from up-and-coming filmmakers. What better way to watch independent cinema then in the stunning and brand-new Alex Theater <http://alextheatercleveland.com/> at the Metropolitan at the 9 <http://www.metropolitancleveland.com/> while enjoying a cool beer or cocktail with some gourmet food? Did we mention there will also be live music throughout the film festival? *Friday, March 3 - Local Filmmaker's Night*, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7-10:30pm, followed by live music and a local filmmaker's networking/social event. *Saturday, March 4* doors open at 11:00am and films will run from 12noon-9:30pm, followed by live music and a filmmaker's networking/social event. We will include several other *local films *throughout the day as well as excellent films from the United States covering genres of drama, comedy, documentary, animation, horror, LGBTQ, and experimental. *Sunday, March 5* doors open at 11:00am and films will run from 12noon-8:00pm. There will be a short intermission at 4:00pm which includes live music. We will feature several *International *films on this day. The evening will conclude with showings of the 2017 Short. Sweet. Film Fest. award winners. All patrons can come-and-go throughout the festival as long as they keep their wristband on. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the bar right outside the entrance to the Alex Theater. Here's the full schedule: http://shortsweetfilmfest.com/ festival-schedule-2017/ For more updates please check out our webpage: shortsweetfilmfest.com Facebook page: Short. Sweet. Film Fest <https://www.facebook.com/ShortSweetFilmFest/> Instagram: short.sweet.film.fest <https://www.instagram.com/short.sweet.film.fest/?hl=en> Twitter: @SSFilmFest <https://twitter.com/SSFilmFest> When Friday, March 3, 2017 from 6 - 11pm Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 11am - 10pm Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 11am - 8:30pm Where Alex Theater in the Metropolitan at The 9, Autograph Collection® - 2017 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ short-sweet-film-fest-tickets-31344541367

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