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THE PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE TO PRESENT CABARET
by Joshua Erichsen via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE TO PRESENT THE THEATRICAL TOUR-DE-FORCE,* CABARET * CANTON, OH – Willkommen, beinvenue, welcome to the seedy nightlife of the Kit Kat Klub as the Players Guild Theatre presents CABARET! Winner of multiple Tony Awards including the 1998 award for Best Revival, CABARET takes place in a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close. A garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the CABARET. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, CABARET explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Under the direction of the Guild’s Resident Director, Jonathan Tisevich, with choreography by Michael Lawrence Akers, musical direction by Steve Parsons, costumes designed by Stephen Ostertag, lighting and sound design by Scott Sutton, and scenic design by the Guild’s Producing Artistic Director, Joshua Erichsen, CABARET is being reimagined and staged in the intimacy of the William G. Fry Theatre. The production boasts a talented cast of actors both returning and new to the Guild stage. Those actors include: SALLY BOWLES – Sarah Marie Young EMCEE – Olivia Wimberly CLIFF BRADSHAW – Matthew Heppe FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER – Wendy Schanz HERR SCHULTZ – Ralph Cooley ERNST LUDWIG – Jacob Sustersic FRAULEIN KOST/FRITZIE – Brittany Racano LULU – Ali Caldwell HELGA/GORILLA – Matti-Lynn Chrisman TEXAS – Molly Weidig ROSIE – Brooke Lytton FRENCHIE – AudraKate McLean BOBBY – Chase Shrum HERMAN/RUDY – Jeremy Clarke VICTOR – Drake Harbert HANS – Justin James Ollis MAX/CUSTOMS OFFICER – Corey Paulus CABARET is scheduled to open on Friday, March 31 and run for 3 weekends through Saturday, April 15, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM, and two performances on the final Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Tickets for this Downstage musical are $27.00 for adults, $24.00 for seniors and $19.00 for those 17 years old and younger. *This production is recommended for mature audiences only*. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online 24 hours a day at www.playersguildtheatre.com or in person at the Players Guild Box Office, located in the Great Court of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave N. Tickets may also be purchased by phone: 330-453-7617. Celebrate opening night with the Guild! Join the Guild staff and members of the cast in the Green Room prior to the show to celebrate opening night of CABARET with a Kit Kat Klub themed party. This event is open to the first 50 guests who purchase their tickets. The total price is $45.00 per guest and includes the backstage pass to the opening night event and a ticket to the performance. Interested parties can purchase their special opening night event passes online or by calling the box office. CABARET is generously presented by The R.G. Smith Company The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these partners: Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository and 89.7 WKSU. ####

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Global Soul at Lifesource Yoga
by via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

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THIS WEEKEND: 7 Workshop Productions by Northeast Ohio and national artists
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Cleveland Public Theatre presents TEST FLIGHT 2017<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/category/series/tes…> Featuring 7 Workshop Productions by Northeast Ohio and national artists as part of CPT's New NEW Play Development Program MARCH 23 - APRIL 22 Test Flight 2017 is a multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production. CPT's New NEW Play Development Program provides both local and national artists with the keys to the theatre and the opportunity to co-produce original works-in-progress. Test Flight 2017 encourages risk-taking and an entrepreneurial spirit towards creating new work while offering artists a structured support system, activating an art-focused environment. Week 1: March 23 - 25 OMENA<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/test-flight/> Written by Jeffrey Pence. Directed by Dale Heinen. Week 2: March 30 - April 1 (DOUBLE BILL) NEITHER THERE, NOR HERE<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/week-2-neither-ther…> Conceived & Directed by Sherrine Azab with A Host of People. I WENT DOWN TO THE WATER AND FOUND MYSELFIE THERE<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/week-2-neither-ther…> Created & Performed by Marcia Custer. Directed by Jeremy Paul. Week 3: April 6 - 8 NOONDAY<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/week-3-noonday/> Created by Cathleen O'Malley & Lauren Joy Fraley, with Renee Schilling. Directed by Cathleen O'Malley. **This TEST FLIGHT weekend is specially priced. The second half of the Double Bill was unable to participate due to unforeseen circumstances. All performances (Thu/Fri/Sat) for TEST FLIGHT Week #3: NOONDAY are $10.** Week 4: April 13 - 15 THE TONGUE THAT TELLS ME SO<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/week-4-the-tongue-t…> Written by Mariah Sage & Bruce Seymour. Directed by Maureen Payne-Hahner. Week 5: April 20 - 22 (DOUBLE BILL) FAYETTENAM<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/week-5-fayettenam-a…> Created & Performed by Jay Ruby. THE BLACK CARD PROJECT<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/week-5-fayettenam-a…> Created by Inlet Dance Theatre's Dominic Moore-Dunson in collaboration with Kevin Parker. Tickets are $12 - $18. Students/Seniors receive $3 off on Friday and Saturday nights. All Thursdays are $12. 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. (Order early at CPT - no sneaky ticket fees, ever.) Caitlin Lewins Interim Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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French Creek Cinema presents Beauty and the Beast (1991)
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

French Creek Cinema presents.... Disney's Beauty and the Beast Date/Time: Wednesday, March 22 at 3pm Location: French Creek Theatre 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village, OH 44054 (Pijor Hall) Admission: $1 at the door (Popcorn included!) The Movie: In the 1991 animated classic, a young prince, having lived a life in selfishness, is cursed by a mysterious enchantress to having the appearance of a monstrous beast. His only hope is to learn to love a young woman and earn her love in return in order to redeem himself. Years later, his chance shows itself when a young maiden named Belle offers to take her ill father's place as his prisoner. With help from the castle's enchanted staff, Belle learns to appreciate her captor and immediately falls in love with him. Back in the village however, an unscrupulous hunter has his own plans for Belle. More information: http://www.metroparks.cc/theatre.php

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OPENING- "Bang Bang, You're Dead" at Tri-C East
by Astrid Jobe via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

The Tri-C Theatre Department presents: *Bang Bang, You're Dead* Directed by Pamela Harwood “Bang, Bang You’re Dead” was written to raise awareness of the roots of school violence, which, as William Mastrosimone writes in his notes on the play, are not always easily seen. The plot centers on Josh, a high school student who murders his parents and five classmates. It is based on the events surrounding the shooting by Kip Kinkel of his parents and 27 of his high school classmates at Thurston High School in Oregon in 1998. Mastrosimone hopes that the play will help people “see tragedy before it happens." *Please note that this play contains mature subject matter addressing bullying and gun violence in schools. It is recommended for ages 14 and older. Audience discretion is advised.* *Bang Bang, You're Dead *will be performed at the Eastern Campus Studio Theatre, 4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills, Ohio 44122 : March 24, 25, 30, 31, and Apr. 1 at 7:30pm March 26 at 2:00pm March 30 at 10:30am Seating is limited. Tickets are available online at trictickets.com <https://webmail.tri-c.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=wpGdvn2VA_wAMZnLgElnTWTTQ-v8y8wu…> or by calling the Box Office at 216-987-5536. The Box Office opens one hour prior to each performance. Ticket prices range from $7.00-$10.00, Tri-C students with ID are always free.

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IDOMENEO Free Tickets
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Experience the glory of Mozart's IDOMENEO with the opportunity to win Regal Montrose Theatre tickets valid March 25 - http://tinyurl.com/mecxqpc Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's classic production, which has its first Met revival in over a decade this season, stars Matthew Polenzani in the title role. The cast also includes Elza van den Heever as Elettra, Nadine Sierra as Ilia, Alice Coote as Idamante, and Alan Opie as Arbace. Additional tickets can be purchased by visiting: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/idomeneo. #MetHD [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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CARRIE the musical at Beck Center!
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Beck Center Teen Theater presents High School Horror with CARRIE<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/carrie-the-musical-2/> Cult classic musical comes to Mackey Theater March 24-April 2 Beck Center Teen Theater continues their 2016-2017 season with CARRIE the musical, March 24-26 and March 31-April 2, 2017 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. A student matinee will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 30. Tickets are on sale now at 216.521.2540 x10 or beckcenter.org. CARRIE the musical contains strong language and adult content. Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she is an outcast who is bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie's just discovered she's got a special power, and if pushed too far...she's not afraid to use it. Based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King, this production features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and book by Lawrence D. Cohen. With a cast of 21 Beck Center students ages 12 to 19, this notorious musical is directed by Associate Director of Youth Theater Education Jonathan Kronenberger. He is joined by musical director Larry Goodpaster and choreographer Katie Zarecki. "It's always exciting to work with our teens on a piece which has characters their own age and reflects their own experiences," remarked Kronenberger. "High school can be a hellish time for people. We need to remind ourselves that we're all human, and what does it cost to be kind?" Tickets are $12 for Adults/Seniors and $10 for Children (18 and under), and may be purchased online at beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/carrie-the-musical-2/> or by calling 216.521.2540 x10. Discounted group rates and student matinee tickets for classes are available by calling Customer Service Manager Rennie Tisdale at 216.521.2450 x28. The remainder of the Youth Theater season also includes Schoolhouse Rock Live!, May 12-21, 2017. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. Free onsite parking is available. The 2016-2017 Youth Theater season is presented by the Mort and Iris November Philanthropy Fund, and is made possible by the support of Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council. Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for individuals with special needs, outreach education programming, and gallery exhibits featuring local, regional, and international artists.

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A Great Wilderness is "Excellent" at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

"EXCELLENT...Beck's production is OUTSTANDING" - Cool Cleveland "PERFECTLY CAST...a thinking person's play that will open up dialogue" - Talkin' Broadway Cleveland "GRIPPING...delivers everything with a much appreciated naturalness" - Cleveland Jewish News "BOLD...has a good wit" - Cleveland SCENE Magazine A GREAT WILDERNESS By Samuel D. Hunter Recipient of the 2014 MacArthur Genius Grant Fellowship Directed by Scott Spence March 3 - April 9, 2017 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 3 p.m. Sundays TALK-BACK: Friday, March 31 beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/great-wilderness/> Beck Center for the Arts proudly presents the regional premiere of A Great Wilderness March 3 through April 9, 2017 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Written by 2014 MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Samuel D. Hunter, A Great Wilderness begins with Walt as he prepares for a reluctant retirement. After decades as the gentle-natured leader of a Christian retreat that endeavors to "cure" gay teens, Walt is packing up his life when Daniel arrives. Soon after, Daniel disappears into the Idaho wilderness, leading to a truly explosive turn of events. With profound humanity, this play navigates complex moral terrain, and explores the inconstant strength of our personal convictions. Strong content. A timely Talk-Back<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/a-timely-talk-back/> will immediately follow the 8 p.m. performance of A Great Wilderness on Friday, March 31. This daring drama addresses issues currently appearing in the daily news. It not only explores LGBTQ conversion therapy, but reflects the ongoing challenges that come with prejudices still evident today. Our panelists will speak to these issues and other relevant topics. About the panelists: § Ryan Clopton-Zymler, Community Relations Manager, The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland § Gwen Stembridge, Northeast Ohio Coordinator, Equality Ohio § Scott Spence, Artistic Director and A Great Wilderness Director, Beck Center for the Arts § Tim Tavcar, A Great Wilderness Cast Member Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. This production of A Great Wilderness is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. It is generously sponsored the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council. CAST Tim - Brian Byers Eunice - Heidi Harris* Abby - Lenne Snively* Janet - Kelly Strand Walt - Tim Tavcar Daniel - Christian John Thomas PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director, Director - Scott Spence Technical Director, Scenic Designer - Aaron Benson Costume Designer - Aimee Kluiber Lighting Designer - Steve Shack Sound Designer - Richard B. Ingraham Stage Manager - Diana D'Alessandro Assistant Stage Manager - Hayley Baran *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA).

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Mac Wellman Homecoming Festival March 23 - 25!
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL PRESENTS THE MAC WELLMAN HOMECOMING FESTIVAL A three-day celebration of a groundbreaking playwright hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. Recognized among the most influential figures of the Off-Off-Broadway era, Mac Wellman has been described as an “avatar of alternatives” (American Theatre) and “James Joyce reborn as a rap artist” (The New York Times). Mac Wellman is an essential presence in the lineage of dramatists from the Cleveland area -- join us in giving him this long-overdue recognition! March 23 - 25, 2017 Cleveland State University & Additional Locations All events are open to the public, and most events are free. (Reservations and/or tickets for all events at Cleveland State University are not required.) Recommended for adults and teens. For more info, visit http://playwrightslocal.org/. ------------------------------ Presented by Playwrights Local In partnership with Cleveland State University Department of English, the NEOMFA Creative Writing Program, and the Michael Schwartz Library. With performances by Playwrights Local, Theater Ninjas, convergence-continuum, CSU Department of Theatre & Dance, Baldwin Wallace University Department of Theatre and Dance, and The Manhattan Project – Cleveland Lab, and contributions by many others. Curated by David Todd ------------------------------ Featuring: - Performances of Cleveland, Bitter Bierce, and other classic pieces - An exhibit of set models, props, and other memorabilia - Panel discussions and talkbacks - New short plays by local writers - A special Q&A with Mac Wellman himself! ------------------------------ For more information, see: Event homepage: http://playwrightslocal.org/mac-wellman-homecoming-festival/ Schedule: http://playwrightslocal.org/festival-program-information/ Mac Wellman press pack: http://playwrightslocal.org/mac-wellman-press-pack/ ------------------------------ Support for this festival is provided in the form of a Project Support II grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Support for Playwrights Local is provided by The AHS Foundation, The Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, The Cyrus Eaton Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, and The Ohio Arts Council.

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CAST ANNOUNCED: Clague Playhouse tells an Irish Love Story with OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by via NEohioPAL 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clague Playhouse tells an Irish Love Story with OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Clague Playhouse presents its 4th production ofthe 89th season, OUTSIDEMULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley.Running March 17th through April 9th, 2017, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR is an Irish tale about how it’s never too late to take a chanceon love. CAST:Directed by AnneMcEvoy, the beautiful show features the talents of:Ron Newell* as Tony ReillyChris D’Amico as Anthony Reilly, his sonRose Leininger as Aoife Muldoon, their neighborCat Kenney as Rosemary Muldoon, her daughter*Mr. Newell is amember of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors andStage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special AppearanceContract. STORY: Set in the Irish countryside, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR is the charmingly offbeat tale of Anthony & Rosemary, a couple of introverted neighbors whohaven’t quite found themselves… let alone each other. Equally stubborn misfits straddling40, their families have some prickly issues of their own. With thorny layers of domestic loyalty and awkward misgivings about love, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR is as surprising as it is irresistible. It was written by Pulitzer andTony-award-winning John Patrick Shanley, best known for his play/film Doubt: A Parable and the screenplay for Moonstruck. TICKETS:OUTSIDE MULLINGAR will run March 17th through April9th, 2017 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 P.M. and Sundays at 2 P.M. Ticketswill be $16 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), and $10 for students (any age witha valid ID). Individual tickets are now on sale and can be purchasedby visiting or calling the box office at 440-331-0403 Wednesday throughSaturday from 1–6 P.M. Tickets are also available to the general public 24/7online through the web site (www.clagueplayhouse.org) or our Facebook page. Limited FREE Thursday Student Tickets (high school andcollege) are also available by calling the box office at 440-331-0403 from 1-5P.M. on Wednesday, the day before your chosen Thursday performance, to reservea seat. Student ID should be shown at time of ticket pickup. No onlinereservations can be taken for free Thursday Student Tickets, and these seatsare subject to availability. Keep up with Clague info and eventsby visiting us online at www.clagueplayhouse.org, or following us on social mediathrough Facebook (www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ClagueTweets) ------------------------------------

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