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ADVANCED ADULT MODERN DANCE CLASSES IN CLEVELAND
by Rebecca Burcher via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Studio 11 in Tremont will now be hosting adult advanced modern classes for a 10 week session led by local dancer Rebecca Burcher. Classes will focus on exploring and strengthening the body’s natural pathways and sequences through various post-modern and modern techniques. Class will contain elements of improvisation, core-distal relationship, sequencing, spiraling, release, and dynamic contrast. Dancers will be encouraged to focus on individual goals and pathways with support and direction from the instructor. Prior dance experience is required. **Note: The last Saturday of every month will be a contemporary partnering class.* Classes will take place 2/11 - 4/15 from 12:45 - 2:15. You may purchase classes at a drop-in rate or as a 10 session class card *here <http://tinyurl.com/hh48342>. * For any questions please reach out to Rebecca via email at rebeccaeburcher(a)gmail.com.

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Passport to Adventure: Talespinner Subscriptions on Sale Now!
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Dear TCT Family, If you come to every Talespinner production, why not save money! Because TCT knows children and families need flexibility, we won't pin you to a specific performance of any production. You decide the right day for your clan each time! Check out these subscriptions to the 2017 season that give you your tickets to TCT’s four MainStage productions at a discounted price: Family Pack: Four tickets (two adults, two children) to every mainstage show this year $160 (you save $40) Buddy Pack: Two tickets (one adult, one child) to every mainstage show this year $80 (you save $20) Build-a-Puppet Single Pack: One ticket (general admission) to every show this year, and a puppet from one of 2017’s exciting shows to keep at the end of the season. Puppets chosen by TCT $50 Build-a-Puppet Buddy Pack: Two tickets (general admission) to every show this year, and a puppet from one of 2017’s exciting shows to keep at the end of the season. Puppets chosen by TCT $100 Don’t see a package that suits your needs? Let us know – we can work with you! Miss a show? Let us know. We can transfer your tickets to the next production! *Subscriptions are for mainstage season only, and cannot be applied to special events. PLAYground is not a part of the mainstage series. Unused portions of subscription cannot be refunded. Compare to Our Single Ticket Pricing: Adults (age 13 & up) : $15 Seniors, & Students with college ID: $12 Children (age 12 & under) : $10 (Educational & Group Rates available–for more information, contact talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com) 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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$295 6/wk On-Camera Acting Class & 3/hr Marketing Seminar
by Jean Zarzour via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Jean Zarzour www.jeanzarzour.com is offering *1. Private Instruction in Voice Acting* 10 weeks, scheduled at our mutual convenience. *2. Group* * * *instruction in On-Camera Acting* * * 6 weeks, 1-3 pm Saturday's February 11- March18, 2017 *3. Self Tape Audition Services* * * in Jean's Home Studio *4. Marketing Seminars* * * Also included in your 6 or 10 week class *Visit www.jeanzarzour.com <http://www.jeanzarzour.com> for testimonials!* All Classes in Lakewood, Ohio *Call 216-832-6557 <%28216%29%20832-6557> to register* Jean's Bio Jean Zarzour is a 30-year veteran performer in TV, Film, Theater, Radio, Dance, Improv and Corporate Communications in the U.S. and for 2 years in England, Wales and Italy. She has appeared in feature films opposite Taryn Manning, Seth Rogen, Joe Pesci, Stanley Tucci, Mercedes Ruhell, James Coburn, Rob Lowe, Clint Howard, Marc Singer, Hank Azaria and Jake Gyllenhaal. T.V. credits include a recurring role on WGN's Outsiders also Chicago PD, Devious Maids, Detroit 187, Candid Camera, America's Funniest People and hundreds of commercials. She has appeared in 5 Off-Broadway productions and at The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theater Festival, Actors’ Summit, Dobama Theater, Cleveland Public Theater, Ensemble Theater and Berea Summer Theater. Jean also spent 2 years in Menopause The Musical, nationwide and originated the role of Annie Abelein in the world premiere of the musical, TUNING IN, at Akron University's EJ Thomas Hall. As Owner of LIPSCHTICK, Jean has built a renowned reputation for putting the "Show" in "Business" with customized comedy and Laugh & Learn Workshops for hundreds of corporations and associations, nationwide, since 1989. www.jeanzarzour.com Jean most recently appeared in The Michigan Lottery commercial, as The Psychic in the feature film THE PICKLE RECIPE with Lynn Cohen and David Paymer (currently in select theaters), as Pam in the feature film LOOKING FOR THE JACKALOPE, in theaters 2017. In 2016, Jean appeared as Detective Maria Lopez in Chicago PD, as Nancy Ruiz DeJesus in Lifetimes CLEVELAND ABDUCTION now on www.mylifetime.com. *Jean currently appears as recurring character, Marybeth, in OUTSIDERS, on WGN America TV. Jean is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, Actors' Equity Association.* *CLASS DETAILS* *1. Voice Acting *Taught Privately in 10, 1 hour sessions, once per week for 10 weeks, scheduled at our mutual convenience.* $700* Each week, your class work recordings are saved and uploaded to a storage website for your review. You will also receive regular emails with info about other training resources, links and other useful information related to the Voice Acting business and free recording software to download for practicing between our sessions. You are encouraged to send me those practice recordings for my critique by email. While we are in session, all recording equipment and copy will be provided. All you need to bring is a bottle of water to cool your chords! The focus of the class is on voice over technique and execution. Each week you'll learn the wide variety of voice over styles/genre that are most commonly employed in this region. *For details, visit http://www.jeanzarzour.com/find-your-voice.html <http://www.jeanzarzour.com/find-your-voice.html>* *2. On-Camera Acting *Taught in a group class with no more than 7 others, 6 weeks, 1-3pm February 11- March 18, 2017 * $295* Film, TV & Commercial acting differs from any other genre of acting, in every way. It is a more intimate style of acting as opposed to stage acting, which is performed on a broader scale for a live audience, or voice acting, where your interpretation has to provide the entire "theater of the mind" setting for the listener. On-Camera acting, film acting in particular, is "realistic" and can sometimes feel as though you aren't doing anything, but that is far from the case. What happens behind and in your eyes can make the difference between a great or forgettable performance! *For details, visit http://www.jeanzarzour.com/find-your-voice.html <http://www.jeanzarzour.com/find-your-voice.html>* All Classes include a 4 hour Marketing Seminar In this seminar, you'll learn what it takes to make a living in the Arts & Entertainment Industries. All paid students may attend this seminar again, at any time in the future, FREE OF CHARGE. *Marketing Seminar sold separately is $150* Credit Cards Accepted *Call 216-832-6557 <%28216%29%20832-6557> to register* Visit www.jeanzarzour.com for glowing testimonials and more! ________________________________________________________ *Jean Zarzour* *216-832-6557* Actor, Instructor, Make-Up Artist *www.jeanzarzour.com <http://www.jeanzarzour.com>* SAG-AFTRA, AEA *imdb <http://imdb.me/jeanzarzour> twitter <https://twitter.com/Lipschtick> youtube <http://www.youtube.com/user/LipschtickProduction> linkedin <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanzarzour/> fb <https://www.facebook.com/jean.zarzour#%21/jean.zarzour>* *Find Your Voice - Voice Acting Institute* Private Instruction & Demo Production <http://findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com/> in Cleveland and 8 w/k Classes at Donna Belajac Casting in Pittsburgh, <http://findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com/>since 2005 <http://findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com/> ! *Lipschtick Putting the Show in Business, nationwide, since 1989!* <http://www.lipschtick.com>** *What's New!* Jean appears as recurring character,* Marybeth *in the WGN TV Series *The Outsiders* Jean appears as* Psychic* in the feature film* The Pickle Recipe* Jean appears as *Pam* in the feature* Looking For The Jackalope*

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Workshop Players' "Squabbles" By Marshall Karp, Opens This Thursday - February 9!
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 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 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m., with 2 Sunday matinees, February 19 and 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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Inlet Dance Theatre AUDITION NOTICE!
by Elizabeth Pollert via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

MARCH 8-10, 2017 For Trainee, Protégé, Apprentice and Company B positions For male and female dancers 18 & up Inlet Dance Theatre will be holding auditions for our upcoming 2017-2018 season. We are looking for professionals and students who are teachable and able to assimilate into our organizational culture and aesthetic. Inlet is a modern dance company with a technical base grounded in Hawkins-based release technique, Pilobolus-based nontraditional partnering, and a collaborative creative process that relies on improvisation skills. Inlet is equally strong in education programming as it is in performing concert and special event work. The company seeks highly skilled dance artists with a desire to educate as well as perform. Inlet Dance Theatre employs a "get to know you" approach to auditions. We are looking to determine fit with Inlet’s culture and aesthetic, as well as create an opportunity for you to see if Inlet’s programming and culture is a good fit for you. There is no need to prepare a solo for the audition, as the Company Members will lead you through the various components of the audition. Optional activities during the audition process include experiencing Inlet's Inflow and Outflow Education programs, as well as observing company rehearsal. To learn more about Inlet Dance Theatre, please visit us at www.inletdance.org <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inletdance.org%2F&h=ATNpOEg…> To register for either audition, download and complete the application form found at tinyurl.com/InletAudition <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FInletAudition&h=A…>. Send completed application form to info(a)inletdance.org Auditioning students are strongly encouraged to attend Inlet’s Summer Dance Intensive ‘17 in preparation for the 2017-18 season. Spring Auditions for the 2017-18 Season March 8-10, 2017 Wednesday: Audition Day 1 8:30am – 9:15am: Meet & Greet breakfast with company 9:30am – 3:30 pm: Company Class, Nontraditional Partnering, Improvisation, Inlet Repertory Thursday: Audition Day 2 9:00am - 2:00pm: Company Class, Inlet Repertory, Q & A 3:20pm-4:20pm (optional) - Inlet Outreach Observation (Bring valid ID) 5:30pm-8:30pm (optional) - Inlet classes at The Music Settlement (participate or observe) Friday: (optional) 9:00am – 3:30pm: Company class and observe Inlet Dance Theatre's company rehearsal Summer Auditions held June 14-16, please see event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/258135877953797/ Elizabeth Pollert Inflow Education Coordinator/Company Member Inlet Dance Theatre c/o The Music Settlement 11125 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland, OH 44106 216.721.8580

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Children's Theater Actors Needed - Paid Positions
by Meriel via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Brecksville Theater on the Square announces auditions for Pinkalicious the Musical Sunday, February 12, 6:30-8:00 PM Roles available for 2 men, 3 women, ages 18-45 Sign up at http://btots.org/page14/ These are PAID POSITIONS, and actors MUST be available for DAYTIME rehearsals and performances. A complete performance schedule is available upon request. Rehearsals will begin the week of February 19, and the production will conclude on Saturday, May 20. Please prepare 32 bars of an upbeat musical theater number. Please contact education(a)btots.org with questions or to receive a copy of the performance schedule.

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Auditions for "Proof"
by RRCAA via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rabbit Run Theater and Lake Erie College hold auditions for "Proof" CONTACT: Karen Ziegler, Director of Marketing, RRCAA 440-428-5913 Michelle Kolk, Assoc. Dir. of Public Relations/Marketing, LEC 440-375-7230 DATE: Feb. 6, 2017 As part of the 2016 - 2017 collaborative season, The Studio Series: Extraordinary Circumstances, Lake Erie College Department of Theatre and Rabbit Run Theater announce open auditions for the upcoming production of "Proof". "Proof" by David Auburn is directed by Dr. Jerry C. Jaffe, Associate Professor of Theatre, Lake Erie College. Auditions are Tuesday, Feb. 14, and Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 5:00 p.m. both nights at the Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts on the campus of Lake Erie College. On the eve of her 25th birthday, Catherine has spent years caring for her brilliant but un-stable father, a famous mathematician. Unforeseen events complicate matters, bringing the arrival of an estranged sister as well as a former student. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. No monologue need be prepared. Available roles include one female in her twenties, one male and one female in their thirties and one male, age 50 or older. Performance dates are Mar. 31 through Apr. 9. All performances are at the C.K. Rickel Theatre in the Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts on the campus of Lake Erie College, 391 West Washington St., Painesville, OH. Access to the theater is off of Gillette St. in Painesville. For more information visit rabbitrunonline.org or call Rabbit Run Community Arts Association at 440-428-5913. "Proof" is made possible in part by funding through the National Endowment for the Arts, the Lake County Visitors Bureau Arts and Culture Fund, the Ohio Arts Council and ideastream. # # # RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts as well as operating Rabbit Run Theater, one of the few barn theaters still in operation. For more information, call RRCAA at 440-428-5913 or visit rabbitrunonline.org. Lake Erie College, founded in 1856, provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs grounded in the liberal arts. We empower students to deal with the diversity, complexity and change necessary to excel in the 21st century. We offer 35 undergraduate majors and master's programs in business administration, education and physician assistant studies. Our students compete in 17 NCAA Division II varsity sports.

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NEXT WEEK - Auditions for MARY POPPINS at Near West Theatre (For ages 7 & Up)
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for MARY POPPINS Intergenerational Cast (ages 7 & Up) February 13, 15, 16, 2017 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Ages 7-12 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Ages 13 & up from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Mary Poppins runs May 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2017 Rehearsals begin Sunday, March 12, 2017 AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!! At last! This imaginative convergence of the classic film musical and the sophisticated children's books by P. L. Travers comes to the Near West stage! A new script by Julian Fellows (Downton Abbey, Gosford Park) weaves together tales of a strict and magical nanny who comes in the nick of time to an estranged family in 1910 London, England. So let's sip a Spoonful of Sugar, Fly a Kite and Step in Time through a series of unforgettable events that forever change how the Banks family, and we too, prioritize our lives. Will Mary fly on Near West's new stage? Chim Chim Cher-ee... come and see! Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs & Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh Mary Poppins will be Directed by Bob Navis Jr. Musically Directed by Matthew Dolan Choreographed by Josh Landis. Stage Managed by Ryan Wolf. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS MARY POPPINS Jane and Michael's Nanny, Mary Poppins is a dazzling personality and a force to be reckoned with. Mezzo Soprano BERT Bert is a Chimney Sweep and Jack-of-all-Trades. Charming and charismatic. Must move well. Baritone to G. MR. GEORGE BANKS A bank manager, Mr. Banks is father to Jane and Michael. He tries to be a good provider, but often forgets how to be a good father. Baritone. MRS. WINIFRED BANKS A former actress, Mrs. Banks is very busy trying to live up to her husband's expectations. She is a loving, but distracted mother to Jane and Michael. Mezzo Soprano. MICHAEL & JANE The Banks children, Jane and Michael misbehave to get attention from their parents. MRS. BRILL The Banks' cook. She rules the kitchen at No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Alto. ROBERTSON AY Clumsy, but good-hearted, the Banks' bootman has trouble following instructions. Tenor. MISS ANDREW George Banks' old nanny. Cruel and demanding. Soprano with Alto Belt. KATIE NANNA The last in a long line of nannies for the Banks children, Katie Nanna can't stand any more of Jane and Michael's pranks and leaves No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. ADMIRAL BOOM The Banks' friendly neighbor on Cherry Tree Lane. Baritone. MISS LARK Another neighbor on Cherry Tree Lane, she is a bit snobby and treats her dog as a child. Mezzo Soprano. MRS. CORRY Mysterious and very old, Mrs. Corry runs the "Talking Shop". She knew George Banks when he was just a boy. Soprano. NELEUS A statue in the Park. Neleus has lost his father, Poseidon, god of the ocean. Strong dancer. Tenor. THE BIRD WOMAN A woman who sits in front of St. Paul's Cathedral every day, selling bags of crumbs for the pigeons. Alto. THE PARK KEEPER A stickler for rules and regulations, the Park Keeper watches over the park. Tenor. ENSEMBLE Mary Poppins features a large ensemble of singers and dancers in a variety of styles, including tap, ballet, jazz and other genres.

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Dark Room at CPT on February 14th! Open Mic and Free Beer!
by Mindy Herman via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

*The Dark Room at CPT on February 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, December 13th* The Church at CPT (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6407 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: *pen 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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Footloose Auditions THIS SUNDAY
by Rachel Zake via NEohioPAL 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

Playmakers Youth Theatre is holding auditions for FOOTLOOSE this Sunday 2/12!!! Here are the details: What: Auditions for Footloose at Playmakers Youth Theatre!! (The stage adaptation of at fabulous 80s movie with Kevin Bacon or that awesome 2011 remake with Julianne Hough - pick one! They both rock!! Literally.) Playmakers Youth Theatre is committed to nontraditional casting and welcomes kids from all over the greater Cleveland area. Who: Students in grades 8-12 Where: Mandel JCC in Stonehill Auditorium (use side entrance) 26001 South Woodland RoadBeachwood, OH 44122 When: Sunday February 12, 2017 from 5-8pm What to prepare: This audition will be held like a callback. Students auditioning will be asked to dance, sing from the score, and read from the script. Familiarity with the show is suggested, but not required. Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose!! Rachel ZakeDirector of Playmakers Youth TheatreDirector of The Francine and Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts CampMandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland26001 South Woodland RoadBeachwood, OH 44122phone: 216-831-0700 ext.1494rzake(a)mandeljcc.orgwww.mandeljcc.org

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