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"Southern Fried Funeral" Opens This Friday at Independence Community Theatre
by Marge Berke via NEohioPAL 15 Mar '17

15 Mar '17

IndependenceCommunity Theatre Presents SouthernFried Funeral by Osborne & Eppler Directed byRichard Todd DeweyFrye is dead and the rest of his family is left to pick up the pieces – that isif they don't kill each other first. Not only does matriarch Dorothy have tocontend with sudden widowhood, but she's also faced with church-committee harpyOzella Meeks sticking her nose in the family business, Dewey'ssnake-in-the-grass brother making a grab for her house, and two grown daughtersreliving their childhood rivalry. Funerals bring out the worst, the best, andthe funniest in people, and theFryes are no exception. Abig-hearted comedy about family -- Southern-style. Friday and Saturday, March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17,18 2017 at 8 pm, Sunday matinee on March 12 at 2 pm Performances are at: Independence Old Town Hall, 6652 Brecksville Road Tickets are $12 Forreservations: Call (216) 447-0443 For more information,visit our website at http://www.independencetheatre.org Producedby Special Arrangement with Play Script Inc. www.playscript.com

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Auditions for TORCH SONG TRILOGY
by Doug Tennant via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

*ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS for * *Gilda Shedstecker Presents!* *Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG TRILOGY* Sunday, April 2 at 4:00 PM and Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM at the Kathleen Howland Theatre at Avenue Arts Marketplace (formerly 2nd April Galerie). Address is 324 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702. Actors will read from the script and perform theatre exercises. All roles are available and include 4 males and 2 females. Need younger adult male who can play teen, adult males 30ish, adult female 30ish, adult female 50ish. Please be familiar with the show! Performances are May 19, 20, 26, and 27 at the Kathleen Howland in Canton. Questions and intent to audition can be expressed to director Doug Tennant at dougtennant(a)gmail.com, or please sign up at Sign Up For TORCH SONG Auditions! <http://signup.com/go/wKJnYL>. More details at gildashedstecker.com. <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgildashedstecker.com%2F&h=ATOq5…> Join our Facebook page!

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Summer Workshops at GLTG
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

*SUMMER WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION* *at Geauga Lyric Theater* *ONLINE! * *wWW.GEAUGATHEATER.ORG <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=3684767&msgid=785931&act=5ZGW&c=5…>* *IN PERSON, ANYTIME DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS,* *10-5 T-W-TH* *Workshops will be filled on a first come/first served basis.* *Intermediate Drama Workshop: The Princess and the Pea* *Instructor: Chloe Porter* Ages 12-16 May 30-July 6, M-T-W-TH at Arts Center/Theater, 6-9pm Shows: July 6,7 at 7:30pm, July 8 at 2pm Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00 *Junior Workshop: A Fairytale Adventure* *Instructor: Chloe Porter* Ages 4-7 June 12-July 7, Monday-Wednesday at Arts Center, Friday at Theater, 9:15-11:45am Show July 8 at 1pm Cost: Members $135, Non-members $148.50 *Elementary Drama Workshop: Aladdin* *Instructor: TBA* Ages 7-12 June 5-July 13, M-T-W-TH at Theater, 1pm-4pm Shows: July 13, 14 at 7:30pm, July 15 at 2pm Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00 *Elementary Musical Workshop:* *Clowning Around, A Circus Adventure* *Instructor: Julie Douglass* Ages 7-12 June 12-July 20, M-T-W-TH at Theater, 9am to Noon Shows: July 20 and 21 at 7:30pm, July 22 at 2pm Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00 *We look forward to spending the summer with you!* Geauga Lyric Theater 101 Water St, Chardon, Oh 44024 Reservations: 440-286-2255 Geauga Lyric Arts Center, 106 Water St, Chardon, Oh 44024 Business Office & Education: 440-2857701 -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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2017 Colombi New Plays Festival presents OCCUPATION DAD.
by Ensemble Theatre via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

*ENSEMBLE THEATRE* continues 2016-17 *MainStage Season* *THE CLEVELAND TICKET * Celebrating the 2017 COLOMBI NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL with the *Cleveland Premiere *of: *OCCUPATION DAD* a stay at home play by* Tyler Whidden* directed by* Aaron D. Elersich* Jason has a job, okay? He just works from home now. Things are tough nowadays what with the economy and all. So, stop looking at him like that. Lots of dads stay home with their babies. Right? It’s no big deal and it’s really not that tough. Except his kid won’t walk. And his mother won’t help. And his older brother’s a jerk-off. And his sister’s kids are already perfect and the playground moms are psychotic and everybody on Facebook hates him. But, other than all that, everything is just hunky-dory. Except his dad – you know what, forget his dad. It’s fine. Seriously. Everything is… *March 17th-April 2nd. * *Fridays & Saturdays* @8pm. *Sundays* @2pm. *Opening night reception (3/17) with chocolate covered strawberries*! *With a great CAST of CLEVELAND ACTORS:* *Abraham Adams* as Jason *Valerie Young* as Charlotte *Mitch Rose *as Patrick *Katie Atkinson* as Sam *Darrell Starnik* as Walt *Hope Wondowsky* as Alycia *Becca Moseley* as Lisa *All tickets are $15. * Student, & Group discounts available. *-PAY WHAT YOU CAN* performance this *Sunday, March 19th! * *216.321.2930 <(216)%20321-2930>* | *tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.o**rg* *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/> *to purchase tickets online! Executive Artistc Director: *Celeste Cosentino* Associate Artistic Director: *T <https://www.facebook.com/tyler.whidden.568>o be announced soon!* Director: *Aaron D. Elersich* Production Stage Manager: *Becca Moseley* Set Design/Technical Director: *August Scarpelli* Light Design: *Bryanna Bauman* Costumes: *Kayla Davis* Box Office: *Amy J. Strumbly & Kayla Davis. * *We look forward to seeing you in our audience!* -- *Information* info(a)ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>*

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Audition for Student Videos and Films
by B.R. Tatalovic, producer via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Audition for Student Film and Video Projects – SPRING 2017 When: Friday, March 24, from 9:15am to 1:15pm Where: Tri-C Campus in Parma, Ohio (11000 W Pleasant Valley Rd, park in "visitor"; walk to middle-building/galleria; look for room G107, next to campus police); If lost - call 440-783-2405. Cuyahoga Community College's beginner level film and video students are creating several short projects (experimental videos, music videos, commercials, short docs, and super short narrative films), and need local talent. This is an "Intro to Filmmaking" class, taught by Prof. Bruno Tatalovic. Several students who completed this course in previous years – are now established local film artists, videographers, and indie film producers. This type of collaboration is perfect for beginner level actors who need more footage for their first demo-reel. Each of these projects feature 1-2 actors only, and gives you a lot of screen time and dialogue or monologue lines. These are unpaid (volunteer / collaborate) productions. Get your first credit, your acting demo, and establish new relationships with like-minded content creators. Also, if you have NO screen acting experience, but you truly BELIEVE that you have what it takes - COME and try out! These projects are 1 day (half a day) productions, sometimes in April (based on actors' availability). It's a “walk-in” audition (cold read or short personal monologue - if desired). If you wish to attend this audition, just click GOING, come, and bring the following: -- 8x10 headshot or any decent picture of yourself; -- acting resume (even if it’s very minimal); -- if you don’t have a resume, make sure to have personal contact info (or business card); HEADSHOT PHOTO SPECIAL OFFER: Beachwood based Discovery Photo studio (operated by photographer Scott T. Morrison) is giving special discount coupon to all who attend student audition – HALF-PRICE HEADSHOTS ! Come to audition to get your special offer coupon, and meet Cleveland’s “movie photographer” Scott in person. Feel free to invite your actor friends. Join us! Only actors who ATTEND this audition in person will be considered. If students don't find appropriate talent at this audition - they might consider additional talent (but the preference will be given to those who show up). SAG-AFTRA members are welcome, but they must prepare and coordinate union paperwork themselves. The beginner level students are not fully prepared (at this level) to handle advanced professional level producing duties, such as union contracts. Plus, the union requires paperwork well in advance. MINORS: if you're under 18 years of age, your parent must give you permission to audition and act. Bring your parent, or have him/her sign a form - giving you permission. ACTORS-WRITERS: If you are screenwriter-actor, or if you have an amazing location that student can use - feel free to pitch your own idea or short script, BUT it must follow our educational rules and guidelines. Stop by, and chat with students. MUSICIANS: want to make an entry-level music video? Come and pitch your original song! SAMPLE PROJECTS (see former students' work): -- SHORT FILMS: “3-2-1 Short Film Projects” are beginner level film productions featuring 3 pages of scripted narrative, 2 actors, and shot on 1 location only. See samples on Vimeo (link below). https://vimeo.com/album/3233443 -- SHORT VIDEOS: 30 second ads, PSAs, and more… Click on Vimeo link below... https://vimeo.com/album/3215203 <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2Falbum%2F3215203&h=…> -- Event's Facebook page (if you have questions, post it on our Facebook page; don't reply to this email) https://www.facebook.com/events/1894948360763337/ THANKS !

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"Doubt" opens Friday!
by Ted Larsen via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Strongsville Community Theatre is proud to present the Pulitzer Prize winning drama "Doubt," opening Friday, March 26. Dates: 3/17, 18, 19; 24, 25, 26. Curtain times are 8 pm on Friday/Saturday; and 3 pm on Sunday. Performances will take place at Strongsville's Old Town Hall: 18825 Royalton Rd,. Strongsville Directed by Douglas Bailey II Assistant Director: Matthew Grittner Cast: Father Flynn: Ian Atwood Sister Aloysius: Carla Petrosky Sister James: Meg Martinez Mrs. Muller: Tamicka Scruggs For tickets or information, see StrongsvilleCommunityTheatre.com, or call 440-879-8817

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Show Choir Assistant Director Position Available
by Gabriella Mack via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

*Brush “Soundsation” Show Choir has an open Assistant Director position available for the upcoming 2017-2018 season. We are looking for someone who truly loves and understands the art of show choir, and desires to be involved in all aspects of a group. This is a part-time stipend position.* *Duties Include:· Attending bi-weekly evening rehearsals and assisting with all aspects including:o Leading Vocal Rehearsals and Sectionals.o Cleaning Choreography and Staging.· Participating in weekly Director planning meetings.· Attending all special rehearsals, (i.e. Tech Weeks, Monthly Saturday rehearsal, etc)· Chaperoning group events.· Fulfilling specific administrative duties.* *Required Qualifications:· Experience with a Show Choir. This can be as a Director, Choreographer, Dance Captain or member.· Proficient Musician. Able to read music.· Extensive knowledge on Show Choir Vocals and Choreography.· Strong organizational skills.· Reliable Transportation.Preferred Qualifications.· Piano playing ability.· Experience directing a choral group.· Multiple years of show choir experience.· Experience with the Hip Hop style of dance.· Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs.This will be an interactive interview process and will begin very soon. Please send a resume and cover letter detailing why you'd be a good fit for the position to Brush Co-Director, Gabriella Mack at SSCDance2016(a)gmail.com <SSCDance2016(a)gmail.com>. You don't want to miss the opportunity to work with this wonderful group of students! *

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Auditions for 'DANCE + MOVEMENT' Training Intensive with HAMILTON's Thayne Jasperson + CMT's Martín Céspedes | August 4-6 @ Tri-C [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE]
by CMT Public Relations via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

*CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE'S* *DANCE + MOVEMENT INTENSIVE* *WITH THAYNE JASPERSON & MARTÍN CÉSPEDES* August 4-6, 2017 at Tri-C Tuition Fee: 2 Payments of $225* | Open to Students Ages 13+ *ABOUT THE INTENSIVE* Ready to nail the dance call? Work with Broadway dancers, professional choreographers and movement directors on mastering the most iconic approaches to dance and movement. You'll learn numbers created by *Bob Fosse*, *Jerome Robbins*, and *Michael Bennett*, discover their unique language for dance, approach acting from physical world with "*Viewpoints*" and "*Laban*," explore original Broadway choreography with a Broadway dancer from a hit musical, and much more! The weekend will culminate in a final showcase, presenting workshopped choreography from the intensive and featured numbers from CMT's guest faculty members. *ABOUT THE ARTISTS* *THAYNE JASERPSON: *Original B'way Casts: *Hamilton* (Samuel Seabury), *Newsies* (Astaire nom), *Matilda*. National tours: *West Side Story*, *Oz* (Scarecrow). Regional: *Finding Neverland*, A.R.T. (original Porthos). Film/TV: “*High School Musical*,” “*HSM 2*,” MTV’s “*American Mall*,” “*Smash*.” Thayne was also a finalist on season four of So You Think You Can Dance. *MARTÍN CÉSPEDES: *Performance credits include Broadway National Tours of *Man of La Mancha* with Jack Jones and Ron Holgate;* The King and I *with Hayley Mills, Marie Osmond, Maureen McGovern and Faith Prince; *South Pacific* with Robert Goulet; *West Side Story* with Bebe Neuwirth, and the lavish PBS production of Le Cid with Placido Domingo and the Washington National Opera, broadcast live from Kennedy Center, and NBC's Dance Fever. Martín is the resident choreographer at Cleveland Musical Theatre, having recently choreographed *Aida* and *The Who's Tommy*. *more faculty to be announced soon!* *HOW TO AUDITION* *ONLINE SUBMISSION:* Please submit your online audition and application here: http://bit.ly/2npr1Oh <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/apply-for-broadway-series> This program gives students flexibility to work professionally and continue to train in their area(s) of choice. Students have the option to attend the Dance + Movement Intensive individually OR packaged in our Broadway Intensive Series with the Audition Prep Intensive and Business of Theatre Intensive. *DANCE + MOVEMENT INTENSIVE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: *JULY 7, 2017 *FULL SUMMER SERIES SUBMISSION DEADLINE:* MAY 23, 2017 **After April 19th, individual intensive tuition increases to two payments of $247.50* *CONTACT US* *WEBSITE:* www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.org <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/> *EMAIL:* Info(a)ClevelandMusicalTheatre.com *PHONE:* (216) 584-6808 Cleveland Musical Theatre, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, creates exceptional education for the Cleveland community and beyond through reimagined, innovative musical theater productions and workshops. Broadway, national, and local artists collaborate to create a dynamic synergy, fostering successful professional careers and development in the theatre.

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Auditions for 'BUSINESS OF THEATRE' Training Intensive with LEADING Casting Directors + Managers | July 14-16 @ Tri-C [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE]
by CMT Public Relations via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

*CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE'S* *BUSINESS OF THEATRE INTENSIVE* *WITH CASTING DIRECTORS & MANAGERS* July 14-16, 2017 at Tri-C Tuition Fee: 2 Payments of $225* | Open to Students Ages 13+ *ABOUT THE INTENSIVE* Ready to learn the ins and outs of the industry from actual Broadway casting directors and agents? In '*Audition Technique*," "*Business for Actors*," and "*Marketing Yourself*," you'll learn everything there is to know about the real world of auditioning, including headshots/resumes, finding an agent/manager, what to wear in an audition, how to market yourself in the audition room, self-tape auditions, how to impress the casting director, and so much more. On the final day, students will audition for a panel of artistic directors from major regional theatres and receive personalized feedback. *ABOUT THE ARTISTS* *JAMIBETH MARGOLIS: *Jamibeth is now entering her 15th year as a professional casting director in New York. She was with Johnson-Liff Casting, Cameron Mackintosh, and Margolis-Seay Casting and is now out on her own as a freelance casting director. Previous credits include the Broadway and National Touring Companies of *Les Misérables*, *The Phantom of the Opera*, *Miss Saigon*, and *Cats *as well as many others. Currently, Jamibeth is casting for many new plays and musicals in development for commercial productions including WARSAW and OPA!. Jamibeth is a professor at Pace University and the director of casting for Cleveland Musical Theatre. *CHRIS SILVERI:* Chris is the VP of Talent Management at Prestige Mangement Group. Prestige Management Group is a full-service talent management and production company. Going on 10 years, Prestige has worked on film, television and theater projects - developing talent and booking guest star roles, Broadway shows, feature films and national commercials. *HOW TO AUDITION* *ONLINE SUBMISSION:* Please submit your online audition and application here: http://bit.ly/2npr1Oh <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/apply-for-broadway-series> This program gives students flexibility to work professionally and continue to train in their area(s) of choice. Students have the option to attend the Business of Theatre Intensive individually OR packaged in our Broadway Intensive Series with the Audition Prep Intensive and Dance + Movement Intensive. *BUSINESS OF THEATRE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: *JUNE 16, 2017 *FULL SUMMER SERIES SUBMISSION DEADLINE:* MAY 23, 2017 **After April 19th, individual intensive tuition increases to two payments of $247.50* *CONTACT US* *WEBSITE:* www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.org <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/> *EMAIL:* Info(a)ClevelandMusicalTheatre.com *PHONE:* (216) 584-6808 Cleveland Musical Theatre, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, creates exceptional education for the Cleveland community and beyond through reimagined, innovative musical theater productions and workshops. Broadway, national, and local artists collaborate to create a dynamic synergy, fostering successful professional careers and development in the theatre.

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Auditions for 'AUDITION PREP' Training Intensive with BROADWAY's Nick Blaemire + Natalie Weiss | June 23-25 @ Tri-C [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE]
by CMT Public Relations via NEohioPAL 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

*CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE'S* *AUDITION PREP INTENSIVE* *WITH BWAY'S NICK BLAEMIRE & NATALIE WEISS* June 23-25, 2017 at Tri-C Tuition Fee: 2 Payments of $225* | Open to Students Ages 13+ *ABOUT THE INTENSIVE* Ready to challenge yourself and improve your audition skillset? In "*Acting The Song*," "*Build Your Rep*" and "*Vocal Technique*," you'll receive new audition material specifically chosen for you, learn how to understand your 'type' and pick smart audition material, individual coaching on your songs with a strong focus on personalizing your acting choices, receive the fundamentals of healthy vocal technique, and more! The weekend will culminate in a "*Friends of CMT*" concert on Sunday night, featuring the CMT faculty and successful alumni. *ABOUT THE ARTISTS* *NICK BLAEMIRE: *Broadway: Godspell; Cry-Baby. Off-Broadway: Tick, Tick, Boom; Dogfight. Touring: Altar Boyz. Regional: The Last Goodbye (Williamstown Theatre Festival); Bring It On (Alliance Theatre); Lil's 90th (Long Wharf Theatre); James Lapine's Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (Vineyard Playhouse). Film: Damsels in Distress; Beach Pillows; Gods Behaving Badly; Assassination of a High School President. TV: Zero Hour; The Good Wife; The Big C; Law & Order: CI; Guiding Light. Composing: Nick wrote the one-night Broadway sensation GLORY DAYS (Cast Album on Sh-K-Boom Records). Online: You can find his band NICK BLAEMIRE AND THE HUSTLE’s EP at www.nickblaemireandthehustle.com. Training: He is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. *NATALIE WEISS: *Natalie just finished doing prerecords in the ensemble for the upcoming Hugh Jackman movie musical, The Greatest Showman, based on the life of P.T. Barnum, with original music by Pasek and Paul. She can also be heard in the ensemble on the Original Broadway Cast recording of Dear Evan Hansen. Last summer, she played Candy in the U.S. premiere of the new version of Saturday Night Fever at the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. In August 2013, she completed a 2 1/2 year run swinging the national tour of Les Miserables. Back In 2010, she made her Broadway debut understudying the Menonettes in Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie Rene Scott. She also performed in the ensemble and understudied Elphaba in the 2nd national tour of Wicked. Natalie was an American Idol season 4 semi-finalist, has performed the National Anthem at Cowboys & Shea Stadium, has toured internationally teaching & doing solo concerts, but is most well known for her Youtube videos. She has gained an international following from her performance videos & popular web series, "Breaking Down The Riffs", which have collectively reached over 3 million views. Check out her self-titled EP on iTunes. Please visit: Natalieweiss.net *HOW TO AUDITION* *ONLINE SUBMISSION:* Please submit your online audition and application here: http://bit.ly/2npr1Oh <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/apply-for-broadway-series> This program gives students flexibility to work professionally and continue to train in their area(s) of choice. Students have the option to attend the Audition Prep Intensive individually OR packaged in our Broadway Intensive Series with the Business of Theatre Intensive and Dance + Movement Intensive. *AUDITION PREP SUBMISSION DEADLINE: *MAY 23, 2017 *FULL SUMMER SERIES SUBMISSION DEADLINE:* MAY 23, 2017 **After April 19th, individual intensive tuition increases to two payments of $247.50* *CONTACT US* *WEBSITE:* www.ClevelandMusicalTheatre.org <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/> *EMAIL:* Info(a)ClevelandMusicalTheatre.com *PHONE:* (216) 584-6808 Cleveland Musical Theatre, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, creates exceptional education for the Cleveland community and beyond through reimagined, innovative musical theater productions and workshops. Broadway, national, and local artists collaborate to create a dynamic synergy, fostering successful professional careers and development in the theatre.

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