March 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Mac Wellman's HARM'S WAY opens this Friday!
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 24 HARM’S WAY BY MAC WELLMAN OPENS AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM A DARKLY HUMOROUS FABLE ABOUT A VERY ANGRY MAN IN A NATION OF VERY ANGRY PEOPLE Convergence-continuum opens its 2017 season with the Ohio premiere of Harm’s Way by Mac Wellman, directed by Clyde Simon. Harm’s Way, the darkly humorous fable of an angry man on a rampage through a fantastical wilderness, chronicles the exploits of very angry Santouche as he tries to make sense of his understanding of law and order in a nation of other very angry people. Filled with Wild West and circus sideshow imagery, the action doesn’t unfold in any specific time or place. But all the characters drink from the same poisoned well, which is definitely recognizably American. It might be anytime in the last 70 years, or even – not impossibly – in the next. Harm’s Way is directed by convergence-continuum’s Artistic Director, Clyde Simon, and features actors Wesley Allen, Robert Branch, Gideon Lorete, Joseph Milan, Michael Regnier, Beau Reinker, Brian Westerley, Hillary Wheelock, Carrie Williams and Monica Zach. This will be the seventh Mac Wellman play presented by convergence-continuum, having previously produced Sincerity Forever, 7 Blowjobs, Cleveland, Whirligig, A Murder of Crows and The Hyacinth Macaw. Harm’s Way opens Fri, March 24 and runs Thu-Sat at 8 pm through April 15 at convergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students. Reservations at http://convergence-continuum.org [1]or 216-687-0074. The March 25 performance of Harm’s Way will be part of the three-day Mac Wellman Homecoming Festival presented by Playwrights Local. ----------------------------------------------------------- This production is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org/

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Grease
by Marc Howard via NEohioPAL 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

****** AUDITION NOTICE ****** *GREASE* By Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey Set in 1959 at the fictional Rydell High School, this popular musical follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love. Directed, Choreographed and Co-Produced by Marc C. Howard Music Direction by D. Keith Stiver Co-Produced by Rebecca Gang Choreography Assistant by Evelyn DeLiso Set Design by Kevin MacLeod Costumes by Marianne Paul Stage Manager and Set Construction - Ann Nyenhuis *** We are encouraging *ALL* ages to audition. *** Students character ages range from 16-18 but we are also considering younger looking adults. *** Adult character ages range from mid-20’s to 40+. *** We are also casting non-traditional roles. *When:* * *Dance Auditions - Sat. March 25th 2017 from 2-5 pm*. Be prepared to dance. Please no street clothes or shoes. Dance attire preferred. All characters in the show will be dancing and moving. (If auditioning for Patty Simcox, please bring a baton if you twirl.) * *Vocal and Monologue Auditions - Mon. March 27th and Tues. March 28th 2017 7-9 pm.* Bring a current headshot, resume and conflicts along with sheet music in your key. Prepare 32 bars of the music. No acapella singing or taped music. Also prepare a monologue of your choice no longer than 3 minutes in length. (If you are auditioning for the role of Doody, please bring your guitar and accompany yourself if possible.) * *Call Backs - Tues. April 4th 2017 from 7-9pm*. If invited for a call back, be prepared to dance the routines learned at the dance auditions, sing an assigned song from the show and read from the script. *Where*: 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 Rehearsals: Will commence in April 2017 Performance Dates: Fri. and Sat. evenings June 30th to July 15th. 8 pm and Sun. matinee July 9th 3 pm. Any questions, please contact the director at marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com

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Berko review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *To read Roy Berko's review of THE CURIOUIS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME go to www.royberko.info <http://www.royberko.info>••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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GET YOUR HOT READS HERE!
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

The collected works of Cleveland native, author/provocateur Joey Bauer, are now available on kindle at last – (Amazon and all other kindle apps). Treat yourself to some of the best legal fun that you can still have with your clothes on in a red state or wish you had. "Hollywood Raw" - a raunchy memoir - Movie stars caught with their pants down; teen idol tells all; "Married with Children" exposed ... Featured on the Montel Williams Show … “This book has everyone talking.” “Occupation Wiseguy” – a novel – A college boy is tapped by a greatly feared Mafioso to write his biography. It was a good day for a murder. Based on the true story of the Cleveland mob, their very good New York friends and the kid who blew the house down. "Teen Angels" - a play – Kids at juvenile hall and an ally fight the power. Only the strong survive. Meet the collateral damage, the boys and girls who might have been you or yours. Their pain has a long shelf life, and it demands to be felt. Based on a true story set to raw gangster rap and “Those Oldies but Goodies” by Little Caesar & the Romans. "Skating Hollywood Blvd." - five plays about life in the Hollywood fast lane. "The biggest dreamers of all are drawn to Tinseltown like moths to a flame. Every guy you meet there has a headshot, a screenplay and a fantasy: scores the Porsche, wins the Oscar and pulls mad freaky starlet puss." Based on true stories set to “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” by Ronnie Spector. "Mendy Berry, Jewish Cowboy" - a play - Baby boomers Mendy and Chunky, his black-and-proud sidekick, pledged loyalty until the end, and this is it. As kids, they found sanctuary from abusive fathers, ruthless bullies and poverty at their neighborhood movie house. For Mendy, the matinee never ended, but, for Chunky, it ended way too soon. "Two Old Jews walk in a Deli" - a play - "You don't have to be Jewish to love matzo ball soup, but it wouldn't hurt." The story of two pals, corned beef, Viagra and a hot waitress with a big secret. Based on a true story set to “Hava Nagila” and “Coney Island Baby” by the Excellents, ’62 "Two Guys from Cleveland" - a novel - Best pals fall for the same girl, who offers them a timeshare. She marries one of them, but still itches for his sidekick. When she starts scratching, things get crazy. Based on a true story set to those smokin’ ‘50’s golden oldies and “Beer Barrel Polka” by Frankie Yankovic and the Yanks. "Cue the Sunset" - a play - Two Bronx boys have champagne tastes and Kool Aid budgets. They set out to seek glamour, glory and gold with a liquor store cashier, the cops, a gun and Fate awaiting them at day's end. Based on a true story set to raw gangster rap and “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. “Buckeye by Choice” – a play – A wide-eyed and bi-curious OSU freshman super fan encounters his gridiron hero in the shower, and things get sticky.

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ATTN. FILMMAKERS
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

“Teen Angels,” my truth-based, edgy drama set to gangster rap and ‘60’s R & B is available for production, and I am seeking a Cleveland centric filmmaker with a vision in the same ballpark as my own with whom to collaborate. If this wets your appetite, please contact me at Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com, and I will forward the screenplay for review. With a mixed gender and culturally diverse cast of nine, a single set, just one scene and a running time of 90 minutes, “Teen Angels” features a barrage of in-your-face humor and pure provocation. Viewers, particularly ages 13 – 25, are in store for lots of bang for their buck with this one; it brazenly holds absolutely nothing whatsoever sacred: family values, the law of the land nor, especially, authority figures of all stripes. The story takes place in a day room at Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall now and focuses on a very unique group therapy session, for which the closest comparison is a no-rules-ultimate-fighting-cage-match, led by social worker and aspiring movie cowboy, Mel Feinberg, 26, self-described as “a wise ass on a short leash.” The posse consists of seven inmates, all of them age 17, awaiting sentencing and quivering in a melodramatic display of mock fear of Dr. Crabtree, Afr. Am., the facility’s director, staunch advocate of force feeding her charges with the gospel by any means necessary. As a side bar, we are drawn into the kids’ compelling histories of victimization and mind-blowing mayhem. With tongues and minds racing at warp speed and thoughts and emotions jostling for position, they are aggressively sniffing out each other’s identities like a newly formed pack of dogs. We watch as they fight the power with only the strong left standing. My other work includes the haut risqué memoir, *Hollywood Raw*, and “On the Wall,” an urban drama, presented by L.A.’s Barnsdal Gallery Theatre. In addition, “Hotel California,” my psychological thriller, and “Hollywood Cowboy,” my comedy, - (both read at Cleveland’s Ensemble Theatre) – put my stamp on a multitude of theater patrons’ must-see lists. Apropos, a retrospective of my portfolio is available on kindle – (Amazon and all other apps). I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest. Cheers, Joey

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FLOYD COLLINS - Final Weekend - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

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Prelude2Cinema launches reality series "THE ASSISTANT"
by via NEohioPAL 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

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Auditions THIS Saturday and Sunday for Disney's The Little Mermaid Directed by Monica Olejko
by Lynn Maslinski via NEohioPAL 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Lorain Community Music Theater presents Disney's The Little Mermaid LCMT returns to Lorain with a splash for its 40th Anniversary year with this epic adventure under the sea! Come be part of our world! Director/Choreographer - Monica Olejko Music Director - Anthony Trifiletti Producers - Marlene Karpinski & Lynn Maslinski Auditions will be offered in three different sessions. You only need to attend one session. Auditions will be held at St. Peter School, 3601 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Saturday, March 25th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 25th 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26th 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please arrive for registration up to thirty minutes prior to the audition start time, and be prepared to stay for the duration of the session. Singing auditions will take place first. A dance routine will be taught at the conclusion of all singing auditions. The dance routine will only be taught once per session. Dress for movement. Those auditioning are asked to prepare a 32 bar cut in a vocal selection that reflects the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the proper key as an accompanist will be provided. Auditions will not be permitted with any electronic accompaniment or in acapella format. All performances will be held at the brand-new Lorain Performing Arts Center. July 14th - 7:30 p.m. July 15th - 7:30 p.m. July 16th - 2:00 p.m. July 21st - 7:30 p.m. July 22nd - 7:30 p.m. July 23rd - 2:00 p.m. All roles are available. Please email LCMTshows(a)gmail.com with any questions. Like our Facebook page for additional information. https://www.facebook.com/Lorain-Community-Music-Theater-121406154543047/?re…

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Untitled Detroit City Project
by Dawn Hyde via NEohioPAL 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

*This email is regarding The Untitled Detroit Project, starring Matthew McConaughy, a studio 8 production, produced by Sony. Right now we are specifically looking for twins 15months-2 years who are Mixed African American and Caucasian. Please email Angela(a)angelaboehmcasting.com <Angela(a)angelaboehmcasting.com> subject twins, with 2-3 pictures, name phone and city where you reside. Also include childs age. We are looking for identical, not fraternal.* If you are interested in other roles feel free to go to our fb page Angelaboehmcasting and see how to submit for other needs. Angela Angela Boehm CSA Casting Director angela(a)angelaboehmcasting.com Ph: 440-465-3355 <(440)%20465-3355> angelaboehmcasting.com --

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AUDITION FOR "THOSE RUNAWAY RASCALS"
by Dave Cockley via NEohioPAL 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Captain Dave Productions Casting Call for Middle School and High School Girls and Boys THOSE RUNAWAY RASCALS Join the cast of a new Music Video that will be shot early this summer in the beautiful Metro Parks The plot gets going when the boys run away from school and the girls are sent out to bring them back The Video will be placed on Facebook and YouTube Auditions are at the Shaker Heights Library 16500 Van Aken Blvd Enter off of Lee rd between Van Aken and Chagrin Blvd This Thursday March 23rd Room B on the 2nd Floor 4:00 - 6:00pm B prepared to sing a song of your choosing and read one of our monologues or perform a monologue of your own For questions and more information contact: captaindave2898(a)aol.com

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