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David Ives One Acts
by Marc Howard via NEohioPAL 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

*AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2017 Contact: Christine Patronik-Holder 330-562-1818 <(330)%20562-1818> * ONE ACTS by David Ives opens Mar. 3* *An evening of comedies combining wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun* AURORA, OHIO ---- Eight comic plays in a collection called, *One Acts by David Ives*, opens Mar. 3 for a limited, four show-run to benefit Aurora Community Theatre and continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Mar. 11. The theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail. *Theresa Benyo-Marzullo, Robert McCoy, Michael Oatman* and *D. Keith Stiver* will each direct two plays from the award-winning playwright, screenwriter and novelist, *David Ives,* whom the New York Times calls: "maestro of the short form,” and a “master of fun” who “spins hilarity out of words.” Twelve talented actors including *Jenny Barrett, Samantha Cocco, Leigh Garrett, Andrew Gordon, Barbara Howitt, Stephen Kay, Travis Reilly, Michael J. Rogan, Jerry Schaber, Macey Staninger, Robert A. Walter, Brenda Willis,* will take on one or more roles in the eight short plays. Helping to bring the fast-paced show to the stage are: *Marc C. Howard*, producer, *Ann Nyenhuis*, stage manager, *Craig Kollai*, lighting designer, *Maggie Hamilton*, sound designer and *Leigh Garrett*, *David Nyenhuis* and *April Sike*, running crew. Vicki Rizzo-Prato is serving as liaison to the ACT Board of Trustees. "Theatre that aerobicizes the brain and tickles the heart. Ives is a mordant comic who has put the play back in playwright…A wondrous wordmaster." —*Time Magazine*. The selection will include the following one-act plays: *Words, Words, Words*Directed by *Theresa Benyo-Marzullo* Kafka, Milton, and Swift, three intelligent chimpanzees are put in a cage together to test the hypothesis that three apes hitting keys at random on typewriters for an infinite amount of time will almost surely produce Shakespeare's play Hamlet. *Time Flies* Directed by *Theresa Benyo-Marzullo* Two mayflies on a date realize they have only twenty-four hours to live. *Soap Opera* Directed by *Robert McCoy* A washing-machine repairman falls in love with a picture-perfect washer. Should he tell his girlfriend Mabel? Is the washer two-timing him with a dryer? Stay tuned. *Sure Thing* Directed by *Robert McCoy* Two people meet in a cafe and find their way through a conversational minefield as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes, and faux pas on the way to falling in love. *Mere Mortals* Directed by *Michael Oatman* Eavesdrop during lunch hour on a girder 50 stories over the street, as three construction workers share increasingly amazing secrets of their past. *Lives of the Saints* Directed by *Michael Oatman* Two women preparing a funeral breakfast in a church basement muse on life, death, and the meaning of Polish jokes. Along the way they achieve a kind of sanctity. *The Philadelphia* Directed by *D. Keith Stiver* A young man in a restaurant has fallen into a “Philadelphia" – a Twilight Zone-like state in which he can’t get anything he asks for. His only way out of the dilemma is to ask for the opposite of what he wants. *Foreplay, Or, The Art of the Fugue* Directed by *D. Keith Stiver* Chuck, a self-styled Don Juan, uses the youthful game of miniature golf as the backdrop for his seductive outreach. As Chuck ages, his lines remain slick and staid while his dates grow smarter and younger. Audiences are advised that many of the plays contain adult language and situations. Performers, listed alphabetically, will be seen in the following plays: Jenny Barrett: *Foreplay, Lives of the Saints, Soap Opera* Samantha Cocco: *Foreplay* Leigh Garrett: *Lives of the Saints* Andrew Gordon: *Foreplay, Mere Mortals* Barbara Howitt: *Lives of the Saints* Stephen Kay: *Lives of the Saints, Soap Opera* Travis Reilly: *Foreplay, The Philadelphia, Time Flies, Words, Words, Words* Michael J. Rogan: *Mere Mortals, The Philadelphia* Jerry Schaber: *Soap Opera, Time Flies* Macey Staninger: *Foreplay, Lives of the Saints , Time Flies, Words* Robert A. Walter: *Foreplay, Mere Mortals, Words, Sure Thing* Brenda Willis: *The Philadelphia, Soap Opera, Sure Thing* *ONE ACTS by David Ives *is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc. Tickets at $16 for adults, $11 for youth 18 and under, are available online, including seat selection, at www.auroracommmunitytheatre.com, or call the box office at 330-562-1818 <(330)%20562-1818>. Group discounts are available by calling the box office. Opening night tickets include a complimentary after-show gala and the opportunity to meet cast and crew. Aurora Community Theatre’s Regular Season continues in 2017 with *BRIGADOON* Apr 28-May 20 and the summer musical, *GREASE*June 30-July 15. Aurora Community Theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail, near the intersection of SR 43 and 306, at the gazebo, in the center of Aurora. ACT extends appreciation to The Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr. Family Foundation for their generous underwriting of the Wells Main Stage. *ACT, celebrating 57 successful seasons in 2016-17, annually presents three Regular Season shows, a summer stock production, benefit show, plus two children’s summer workshops, reaching an annual audience of nearly 7,000. ACT showcases the region’s top actors, musicians, costume and set designers, construction, lighting, sound and backstage crews -- all of whom generously donate their time and talent.*

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Auditions: Torque Improv at CPA!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 26 Feb '17

26 Feb '17

The Comedy Project Alliance is proud to announce that TorqueImprov is looking to add to its cast! Torque is a short form improv team that rehearses and performs in the Reserve Theater located within the Mayfield Village Civic Center. What you'll need: Head shot and Resume Previous improv performance experience Be able to commit to (2) shows per month Be able to commit to (2) rehearsals per month When & Where: Tuesday March 21st 7:00pm-9:00pm Mayfield Village Civic Center (Reserve Theater) 6622 Wilson Mills Rd Mayfield Village, Oh 44143 Parking is available in the lot behind Heinens. Entrance to the lot is off Wilson Mills Rd. **To reserve an audition spot please email us at: auditions(a)cpacleveland.org **

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2nd Audition
by Jimmel Young via NEohioPAL 25 Feb '17

25 Feb '17

SHORT FILM - Non-PaidJimmel Young is a student at Cleveland State University who is currently casting a short film entitled, “Pugilistic Retribution.” As a student film, all compensation for performers and crew members are being waived. LOGLINETwo friends become boxers after being bullied as children and must fight each other for the title shot when trouble ensues. The second round of auditions Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4. To register for auditions and for more information, please go to 21JYoung.com

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Kick your "Shakespeare voice" with Ohio Shakespeare's GEOFF KNOX
by via NEohioPAL 25 Feb '17

25 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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2 men in their 20’s needed for Student Film
by David J Kusinski via NEohioPAL 25 Feb '17

25 Feb '17

Looking for 2 male actors in their 20's to play the Roles of Tommy and Chuck in my short Film Day in the Life of a Library Page: The Paterson Problem-A comedic film about Tommy's hatred of James Patterson and him not wanting to help new co-worker Chuck in setting up James Patterson's program. Filing will be Saturday October 4th (9AM-5:30PM, and Sunder October 5th (1-5PM) at the Parma Snow Library A/B conference room 2121 Snow rd Characters Tommy: Pretty laid back and likes to trick people. He dislikes James Patterson as he causes a lot of trouble in the library. He is very knowledgeable about what could happen to James Patterson if he continues to write. Chuck: An Average guy who is a hard worker and really likes James Patterson. He can be easily tricked and is a newbie at the library. If interested please contact me at d.kusinski(a)vikes.csuohio.edu

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See Brian Evaret Chandler, Rainey Institute Drama Instructor. Discuss "Many Rivers to Cross & Upcoming Programs on "Wake Up And Live With the Arts."
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 25 Feb '17

25 Feb '17

To All Arts Supporters . . . "Wake Up And Live with the Arts" We are thrilled to showcase: Brian Evart Chandler, Drama Instructor, Rainey Institute WUAL at Rainey with B. R.mp4 See Brian share his story as the new Drama Instructor at Rainey. He discusses Rainey's "Many Rivers to Cross," a Black History Month special presentation, scheduled for Sat. 2/25, as well as his plans for upcoming programs. Tune in to: WUAL at Rainey with B. R.mp4 Note: Apologies. Sound technical difficulties, Special announcement: Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio presents "Wake Up And Live with Arts" YouTube show, as a community service. The show features, promotes, and showcases performing artists, the arts, and business and community organizations which support the arts. Your appearance, performance, and / or events announcements are broadcast to a large audience, which brings you to the attention of potential audiences, and those who make casting & hiring decisions. You can send your appearance to those on your Facebook, Linkedin, email, and other social media lists, thereby expanding your exposure to the arts and viewing community, advancing an appreciation for the arts and you as a talent, locally, regionally & nationally. We would appreciate donations to help keep the show ongoing, any amount, as well as a way to thank the Actors' Studio for your being a guest on the show. If you are a viewer,your donation would express your positive reaction to our efforts to promote performing artists . Won't you please send your donation via PayPal or, to submit by US mail, contact wakeupandlives@gmail.com@gmai l.com for street address. The Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio Questions: wakeupandlives@gmai l.com. Thank you for your financial support. Sue Johnson Director Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio

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Review of "Barbecue" at Cleveland Play House
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 25 Feb '17

25 Feb '17

CPT’s ‘Barbecue’ is savory if, at times, a tad under-spiced Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Playwright Robert O’Hara has an affinity for laying bare issues of race, class and culture in America by poking all kinds of audacious fun at them. In “Bootycandy,” seen last year at the Cleveland Public Theater, O’Hara explored the stigmatization of homosexuality in African-American culture by presenting it as TV sketch comedy. And, by doing so, he managed to also call attention to the egregious portrayal of blacks in TV sketch comedy. In “Barbecue,” which premiered Off-Broadway in 2015 and is currently on stage at the CPT, he showcases similarities in white and black lower-class family dysfunction by having it unfold in the familiar format of the Hollywood domestic comedy. And, by doing so, he manages to also call attention to the egregious portrayal of the lower class in domcoms. In both plays, which are loaded with ferociously funny one-liners, the outrageousness sometimes gets the better of O’Hara’s good intentions and his efforts to cover so much ground occasionally hits a bump or two. “Barbecue” is particularly problematic in that its first act is rubbed with vinegar and char-grilled on an open flame while its second act is slow-cooked and basted with molasses. Although this CPT production under Beth Woods’ direction has some difficulty reconciling these inconsistent stylings by being particularly plodding after intermission, it is nonetheless a savory and satisfying offering. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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VENUS by Suzan-Lori Parks, OPENS MARCH 16, 2017
by Peter Fields via NEohioPAL 25 Feb '17

25 Feb '17

The Pan-African Theatre Ensemble https://www.the-pate.com/ Presents *VENUS* by Suzan-Lori Parks in The African Community Theatre @ Kent State University Directed by D. Amy-Rose Forbes-Erickson https://www.the-pate.com/ A satirical tale of agency, voyeurism, and a circus freak show. African Community Theatre (ACT) 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 Pre-sale tickets available - Rm 127 Oscar Ritchie Hall Tickets Available at the Door - One Hour Before Showtime 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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CASTING CALL
by Steps To Life via NEohioPAL 25 Feb '17

25 Feb '17

NEW WEB SERIES PROJECT+++++ CASTING CALL++++++ Looking for Female and Male Lead Roles The Single LifeFun film series about the ups downs, and funny experiences of being single. These singles look for relationships that are not complicated. But, with all of the secrets, past drama and career pressures they have in their own lives, it leaves one to wonder if they have to be drama free first. Female RolesLeahGood girl, committed to staying celibate until marriage. Her strong head and lively personality makes men sweat. She's beautiful and no nonsense. Ethnicity- OpenAge - mid 20's - late 30's SkySky is married to her college sweet heart. Her marriage is on the wish list of her close friends. She is often the voice of reason to her single friends. However, the pressure of being the ideal, perfect couple starts to weigh on her after time. Ethnicity- African American, Latino, or mixed raceAge - late 20s to late 20s AprilStrong, confidant fireball who loves her boyfriend. They are truly inseparable. However, her pressure about marriage is starting to give her boyfriend, Brad, a run for his money. Ethnicity- OpenAge- early to mid 30s MeaganThe single villain, AKA, Brad's assistant. A little too aware of how sexy and beautiful she is for her own good. She loves nothing more than to ruffle April's feathers and give Brad a run for his money. Ethnicity - OpenAge - 20's - mid 30's Male RolesMarioStudio Producer and best friends with the lead character. Can't help but shake his head at the crazy things she does in trying to find love. Another voice of reason in the friend circle. Ethnicity- openAge - late 20's - early 40s ShawnA handsome blast from the past that stirs everything up. He is a mystery that unfolds throughout the series. Ethnicity- OpenAge- mid 30's to late 40's WinstonSky's loving husband. Every girls dream guy, but, that doesn't mean he's not a character. Ethnicity - OpenAge-Mid 30's to early 40s

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Berko review
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 25 Feb '17

25 Feb '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••* *To read Roy Berko's review of RADIO GOLF at Ensemble go to www.royberko.info <http://www.royberko.info>••••••••••••••••••••••*

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