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APPLY: AD/ASM for "Sundiata" at Talespinner Children's Theatre
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Talespinner Children's Theatre is looking for Assistant Stage Manger/Assistant Director for Nina Domingue’s “Sundiata,” the second production in TCT's 6th season, producing professional works for youth. This is a paid position. To apply: Send resume and an email outlining which position you are interested in to dt.talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com. Assistant Stage Manger/Assistant Director Responsibilities: Work in tandem with Production Stage Manager; Attend production meetings; Facilitate communication between SM, Designers, Director; Assist in rehearsal preparation; Assist in posting of rehearsal reports, cast information; Implement production notes; Attend and assist in tech week; Oversee rehearsals as directed/needed; Sub for PSM should need arise; Reports directly to PSM. Time commitment: “Sundiata,” rehearsals are Sunday-Thursday evenings, May 1 - June 9 (Tech week June 2 - 9). All rehearsals are mandatory unless conflicts are cleared with supervisor at start of process. Talespinner Children’s Theatre is at 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 44102. *We wear many hats here at TCT. Our team wants you to benefit from a well-rounded experience and by spending time on areas in which you'd like to see yourself grow. We have a thriving education department, an innovative, grass-roots marketing department and a respected theatrical production team on staff with diverse perspectives on the art of theatre. We want to work together to expose you to any and all areas of our small non-profit theatre company as you see fit during your time here. ABOUT US Talespinner Children's Theatre is a Cleveland-based company that develops and produces highly imaginative, original, collaborative and interactive professional works for children that also stimulate creative growth in its artists. At any time, these pieces may involve acting, dance, music, puppetry, tumbling, drumming, and numerous other artistic disciplines as imagined by the artistic teams working with and for TCT, and are open to all creative possibility. TCT's aim is to bring theatre to the community in its fullest form providing excitement, growth and joy for all who are involved in and/or touched by its work. Talespinner Children's Theatre strives to reach across socio-economic, cultural and traditional boundaries to help awaken and bring better understanding by opening eyes, ears, hearts and imaginations in the young people (and artists) of Cleveland and its surrounds. TCT creates work that remembers that children are smaller people, not lesser people. To apply, please email TCT Director of Marketing and Development Devon Turchan at dt.talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com with your resume and any questions you might have. 5209 Detroit Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44102 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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AUDITIONS FOR "HELLCAB" @ Kathleen Howland
by Jared Sparks via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

HELLCAB is a seventy-minute collection of scenes from a day in the life of a Chicago cabbie. Beginning with a 6:30 a.m. trip by a born-again couple…the cabbie's long day's journey proceeds with fares from, among many others, a dangerous trio of druggies, a piggish mini-capitalist, a benumbed rape victim, an argumentative pair of fellow cabbies, a drunken woman on welfare, a smug lawyer, a randy couple on the way to a motel, and two boisterous New Yorkers out on the town. Alternately frightening, hilarious and poignant, these sharply etched blackouts and cameos…are capped by a stunning and very touching final scene. Directed by: Jared Sparks Location: Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre (Downtown Canton) Audition Dates: May 20th (2-4PM) and May 21st (4-6PM) Performance Dates: July 14, 15, 21, 22 (All shows at 8PM) ALL ROLES AVAILABLE! Must be 18 or older to audition due to adult content and language. Please come prepared to read from the script and do some character exercises. ROLES AVAILABLE: CAB DRIVER (30s) OLDER WHITE MAN (40-60) - Plays the Religious Man, Al, Homer, Steve, Intense Man, Southside Guy, and Obnoxious Guy #2 OLDER WHITE WOMAN (40-60) - Plays the Religious Woman, Looker, Drunk Woman and Distraught Woman YOUNG WHITE MAN (18-35) - Plays Pakistani Man, Crack Head, Good-Looking Man, Some Guy, Scary Man, and Obnoxious Guy #1 BLACK MAN (20-40) - Plays X-Hat, Young Black Man, Father-to-Be, Boyfriend, and Architect BLACK WOMAN (20-40) - Plays Lawyer, Pregnant Woman, Shalita, and Dispatcher's Voice YOUNG WHITE WOMAN (18-35) - Plays Shopper, Stoned Girl, Good-Looking Woman, Receptionist, and Southside Girl TO SIGN UP: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0848a8aa2ea3ff2-will <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0848a8aa2ea3ff2-will> Please direct all questions to the director at jsparks6(a)kent.edu

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LA TRAVIATA Free Tickets
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

You have the chance to view the heartfelt opera LA TRAVIATA from Fathom Events' The Met 2016-2017 series. Enter to win Cinemark Valley View tickets valid 3/15 - http://tinyurl.com/jahd7wd In La Traviata, Sonya Yoncheva stars as Violetta Valéry opposite rising American tenor Michael Fabiano as her lover, Alfredo. Thomas Hampson sings one of his most acclaimed Met roles as Giorgio Germont, Alfredo's disapproving father, in a revival of Willy Decker's staging conducted by San Francisco Opera Music Director Nicola Luisotti. #MetHD Additional tickets can be purchased by visiting https://www.fathomevents.com/events/la-traviata. [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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Experience Indonesian shadow puppetry in all-female, "Red Onion, White Garlic, " at TCT
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Red Onion, White Garlic (a Tale of Indonesia) By David Hansen Movement and Direction by Katelyn Cornelius Puppets and Costumes by Alison Garrigan April 8th through 30th, 2017 Fridays 7PM; Saturdays 2PM & 7PM; Sundays 2PM No performance Sunday, April 16th Ohio Savings Pay What You Can Series performances Sunday, April 9th; Friday, April 14th; Friday, April 21st; & Friday, April 28th No performance Sunday, April 16th Buy tickets here: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/onion-garlic.htm About the tale: Two sisters, years apart--the daughters of want, and of plenty, travel through the trials, tribulations, and happy stories (or cerita rakyat) of their homeland, learning to compromise, understand and rejoice in each other, and eventually, to team together to succeed in their adventures. This beautiful tale tells the story of sisters learning to get along, and to find their own self-worth as they grow. Combining story-telling and music with the arts of sendrati (dance drama,) and wayang kulit (shadow puppetry) this tale of bravery and growth is a celebration not to be missed. Before the show, check out our educational study guide with vocabulary words, games, writing/conversation prompts, coloring pages and more! 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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Housing for Visiting Musical Director
by Brian Byers via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Greetings, Cleveland Theater Community— Musical Director, Pianist, Conductor—Coming to Cleveland for 6 Week Musical Run—must secure her own Accommodations. Seeking Furnished Apartment or Single—In, or near Downtown—prefers to not Rent a Car. Rate Negotiable—with possibility for Trade of Educational Outreach Hours. Local Contact: Brian Byers bbyers(a)gmail.com 818-554-1441 <(818)%20554-1441>

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LAST Wknd: ROMEO & JULIET @ PHS (Fri SOLD OUT! Get tix 4 remaining dates!)
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

-------------------------------------------------------------- CSU Department of Theatre and Dance presents ROMEO & JULIET Cleveland State University's Department of Theatre and Dance, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, tells the tale of star-crossed lovers in William Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET. Playing the Outcalt Theatre in the Allen Theatre Complex of Playhouse Square March 2-12, 2017, the romantic tragedy is one of The Bard's most beloved classics. General Ticketing FRIDAY 3/10/17 is already SOLD OUT! But there are still tickets left for the Thursday, Saturday (limited) and Sunday performances! Most regular shows run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., as well as Sundays at 2 p.m. $10 General Admission Tickets are available by calling 216.241.6000, visiting playhousesquare.org<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/romeo-juliet>, or buying at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Tickets<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/romeo-juliet> are also available 60-minutes prior to performances at the Allen Theatre Complex. CSU Students, Faculty and Staff can purchase one $5.00 ticket per Valid CSU ID presented at time of in person purchase. The Story Directed by CSU Associate Professor Dr. Michael Mauldin, ROMEO & JULIET is one of Shakespeare's most recognized masterpieces. Romeo of the Montagues and Juliet of the Capulets fall in love, but their families are embroiled in an age-old feud, so they marry in secret. When Juliet's parents betroth her to another, and Romeo gets caught up in the death of a Capulet, these ill-fated lovers are tossed into a whirlwind of wretched fate that leaves both sides shocked and changed for all time. Director Dr. Michael Mauldin believes that Shakespeare's actors were swift and dazzling. "I hope to bring the excitement, fun, and heartbreak that Elizabethan audiences witnessed to Cleveland audiences," he says. Junior Theatre Major Sarah Blubaugh (who plays Juliet) agrees. "She's not the Juliet you've seen time and time again. I'm really excited to play her because it's another chance to show off a strong female in Shakespeare." The all CSU Cast includes Alexandra Bair (Lady Capulet), Sarah Blubaugh (Juliet), Chace Coulter (Lord Capulet), John P. Cox (Sampson/Friar John), Lainne Davis (Lady Montague), Jordan Ficyk (Tybalt), Benjamin Gillooly (Abram), Patrick Gladish (Mercutio) Casie Griffis (Balthasar), TJ Hayes (Friar Lawrence), Katie Huskey (Nurse), Zavier McLean (Prince), Nnamdi Okpala (Paris), Timothy Richard Parks (Lord Montague/Gregory/Apothecary), Daniel Weddell (Benvolio), and Eric Wloszek (Romeo). --------------------------------------------------------------

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Mac Wellman Homecoming Festival March 23 - 25!
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 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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A FREE FARCE FOR ST. PATRICK'S WEEKEND
by Mark Little via NEohioPAL 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

A FREE FARCE FOR ST. PATRICK'S WEEKEND MURPHY'S WEDDING 35 MINUTES OF LAUGHTER MARCH 18 2:00 AT O'NEIL'S HEALTHCARE 605 Bradley Road, Bay Village, Ohio MARCH 19 6:00 AT MOJO'S COFFEE SHOP 600 Dover Center Road, Bay Village, Ohio For more information, contact Gregory J. Lavelle at (440) 724-4538 or lavellearb(a)aim.com

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Stand By! New Guests Upcoming on "Wake Up And Live with the Arts" & Richard Morris Correction
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

Hello, Actors' Team & Arts Supporters . . . . Stay Tuned! Look for Peter Lawson Jones, Actor, & Mary Weems, Playwright, to be our featured guests on upcoming editions of "WU&Lw/Arts!" Note: If you, or someone you know, would make a great guest, eg. actors performing excerpts ofgar their works, playwrights, singers & dancers, musicians, poets, etc., please contact us at: wakeupandlives@gmail. We'd love to showcase & promote their talents.. Note. Richard Morris Correction: Richard is Technical Director/ Resident Designer for Weathervane Playhouse in Akron not Chagrin Valley "Wake Up And Live With the Ats" on YouTube presented by Sue Johnson, Producer/Director James McGilbray, Videographer Lester H. Bryant. Sr., Videographer / Editor Take a Look! See past YouTube clips of some of our recent & past featured guests on ''WU&Lw/Arts" WUAL Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL490E91078C2251D3 | | Recent Special Guests Featured on "WU&Lw/Arts" 1. Gary Webster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3s1HoGgzK0&feature=youtu.be Author, actor, playwright, director. Discusses his books on the Cleveland Indians & Cleveland Browns. 2. Tony Sias https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOvyVth5SrA&feature=youtu.be President & CEO, Karamu on Karamu's growrh & development, over the past year, since Tony's tenure began. 3. Richard Morris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Blre3eafTg Technical Director/ Resident Designer for Weathervane Playhouse in Akron on his upcoming plans. 4. Terrence Spivey .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjmNY-k-3oY New Associate Artist at North Shore Cultural Center, sharing his plans for upcoming performances. 5. Brian Evaret Chandler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq3_YgOVZyI Drama Instructor Rainey Institute, on the Black History Month presentation, & plans for Rainey's Drama Department. 6. Terrence Spivey and Chris Cipriani..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-eYF8IcK94 Chris, Marketing Director, Shore Cultural Center introduces 4th grade playwrights from Iowa Maple Scxhool,Myla Augustine Miller & Kennedy Walker. Please share with your social media lists. Note: Apologies. Sound technical difficulties, 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, Linkdin, 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(a)gmail.com for street address. The Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio Questions: wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com. Thank you for your financial support. Sue Johnson Director Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio

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A Great Wilderness at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

"GRATIFYING...a wonderfully textured performance" - The New York Times "WORTH THE TREK...affecting drama that strengthens its hold on you bit by unpredictable bit" - Boston Globe "GRIPPING...delivers everything with a much appreciated naturalness" - Cleveland Jewish News 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 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. 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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