March 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

LEGAL HIGHS, LAST CHANCE
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

The collected works of Cleveland native, author/provocateur Joey Bauer, are now available on kindle at last. Treat yourself to some of the best legal fun that you can still have with your clothes on in a red state. "Hollywood Raw" - a 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 his uncle, 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 and the mascot who blew their 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. "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." "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. "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. "Cue the Sunset" - a play - Two boys have champagne tastes and Kool Aid budgets. They set out to seek their fortune with a liquor store cashier, the cops, a gun and Fate awaiting them at day's end. Tomorrow wasn’t promised.

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North East Ohio Women's Big Band
by Theresa May via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

My name is Theresa May, I am a trumpet instructor and adjunct faculty at Cuyahoga Community College. I am participating in this newly formed big band for women. We need more instrumentalists! Band is led by pianist , Robyn Lanier and we meet at Tri-C West, room B122, 2:30-4p. Our next rehearsals are this Saturday March 4th and March 18th. Instrumentation includes: ALTO SAX I TROMBONE I GUITAR ALTO SAX II TROMBONE II PIANO TENOR SAX I TROMBONE III BASS TENOR SAX II TROMBONE IV DRUMS BARITONE SAX Any questions should be directed to Robyn Lanier at rlanierfncyshawl(a)gmail.com Thank you, Theresa May

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ABOB announces auditions for "1776, " "The Glass Menagerie."
by Clay Nielsen via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

“1776” auditions March 11, 13 at Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo Before there was “Hamilton,” there was “1776”... Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo, 236 Buffalo St., Conneaut, OH, will host auditions for the musical “1776” Saturday, March 11 from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m. Performance dates for the show are June 30, July 1-2 and 7-9. From Wikipedia: "1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The story is based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It dramatizes the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document." The musical features a bevy of great male roles, including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin, and a pair of featured female roles (Martha Jefferson and Abigail Adams.) It is filled with comedy and poignant drama as the founding fathers who are trying to agree on the founding of a nation can't even agree whether to open the window at Independence Hall. It features many memorable songs, including "Sit Down, John," "Mama Look Sharp" and "The Egg." No roles have been precast. Directors are Melissa and Sydne Nielsen. “The Glass Menagerie” auditions March 11-13 at ABOB Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" has been added to the 2017 ABOB season. It will run June 9-11 and 16-17. It is one of the true masterpieces of playwriting, and each role in the four-person cast is a challenge for actors. Auditions will be at the theater Saturday, March 11, from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m.; readings will be from the script. Director is Clay Nielsen. The play, written in 1945, was just revived on Broadway with Sally Field in the role of the mother, Amanda. From Wikipedia: "The play is introduced to the audience by Tom, the narrator and protagonist, as a memory play based on his recollection of his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Because the play is based on memory, Tom cautions the audience that what they see may not be precisely what happened. Amanda Wingfield, a faded Southern belle of middle age, shares a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son Tom, in his early twenties, and his slightly older sister, Laura. Although she is a survivor and a pragmatist, Amanda yearns for the comforts and admiration she remembers from her days as a fêted debutante. She worries especially about the future of her daughter Laura, a young woman with a limp (an aftereffect of a bout of polio) and a tremulous insecurity about the outside world. Tom works in a shoe warehouse doing his best to support the family. He chafes under the banality and boredom of everyday life and struggles to write, while spending much of his spare time going to the movies — or so he says — at all hours of the night. Amanda is obsessed with finding a suitor (or, as she puts it, a "gentleman caller") for Laura, whose crippling shyness has led her to drop out of both high school and a subsequent secretarial course, and who spends much of her time polishing and arranging her collection of little glass animals. Pressured by his mother to help find a caller for Laura, Tom invites an acquaintance from work named Jim home for dinner.” “HONK JR.” youth show opens March 10 at ABOB ABOB’s spring youth show, Honk Jr., will debut March 10 at the theater, 236 Buffalo St., Conneaut, OH. Featuring a cast of more than 30 children, the musical tells the story of the ugly duckling. The show is a joint project between ABOB, the Conneaut Arts Center and the Conneaut Rotary Club. The show continues on stage March 11-12 and 17-19. Show times are 7:30 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday shows, 2:30 for the Sunday shows. The doors open 45 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets are $8 adults, $7 seniors and $6 for students. Call the Conneaut Arts Center or ABOB, 440-599-PLAY (7529) for reservations. Directors are Kirsten Emerson and Pam Simpson.

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Auditions for "Fun Home" at North Canton Playhouse
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

We are excited to announce auditions for the 2015 Tony award winning show FUN HOME at the North Canton Playhouse. If you are looking for a meaningful piece of theatre that will challenge, inspire and make you change your major to Joan - look no further. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Auditions: Saturday, March 11th Age Range 6-12: 10am Age Range 18+: 11am Auditions held at The North Canton Playhouse at 525 7th St NE, North Canton. Enter through Door #5. Performance Dates: 5/19-5/28 (Fri & Sat @8, Sun @ 2:30 & 8) For more information on the show, check out the synopsis at: http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/58581/fun-home For more information on audition requirements, rehearsal schedule, etc and to sign up for an audition slot, email marcisalinglesho(a)gmail.com CASTING: *The roles of John (6yo) & Christian (10yo) may be cast with any gender ALISON – 43 years old, a cartoonist MEDIUM ALISON – 19 years old, a college freshman SMALL ALISON – around 9 years old BRUCE BECHDEL – Alison’s father HELEN BECHDEL – Alison’s mother *CHRISTIAN BECHDEL – Alison’s brother, around 10 years old *JOHN BECHDEL – Alison’s brother, around 6 years old ROY/MARK/PETE – a young man Bruce hires to do yard work, a high school student, a mourner JOAN – a college student

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Audition Reminder for "I Do! I Do!"
by Bill & Mark Corcoran via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Theatre in the Circle presents Tom Jones’ and Harvey Schmidt’s “I Do! I Do!” Directed by Bill Corcoran AUDITIONS SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Judson Manor Loegler Lounge MICHAEL (Age: 25-40; Range: G2-Eb4) AGNES (Age: 25-40; Range: G3-Eb5) Please send headshots and resumes to info(a)theatreinthecircle.com <mailto:info@theatreinthecircle.com>, or bring to audition. Be prepared to read from the script and sing in two contrasting styles. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Please provide list of potential conflicts. If you can’t make auditions or have additional questions call Bill Corcoran at (216) 282-9424. Equity Actors please call (216) 282-9424 for an appointment. Show dates: June 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2017. www.theatreinthecircle.com <http://www.theatreinthecircle.com/> THEATRE IN THE CIRCLE a bright light in University Circle 1890 E. 107th Street, Cleveland Ohio 44106 Judson Manor www.theatreinthecircle.com 216.282.9424

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FLOYD COLLINS Opens Next Week - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

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Acting, Voice, and Guitar Teacher Accepting New Clients
by Jason Leupold via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Hone your craft with local instructor and professional performer Jason Leupold! Audition season is upon us, so it’s the perfect time to work on the skills and techniques you need to successfully land those dream roles. Join local professional Jason Leupold to hone the tools you can use to audition and perform with clarity and commitment! Jason is offering instruction and coaching in a variety of areas including: Acting, Voice, Audition Technique, and Beginner Guitar (with specific focus on playing and singing simultaneously). Other areas of interest or specific goals will be considered; just ask! Standard rates are $15 for a 30 minute session and $25 for a 1 hour session. If interested, email jasonleupold11(a)gmail.com. Thanks so much and break a leg! About the instructor: Jason Leupold is a local professional who holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Kent State University. He has performed in theatres all across Northeast Ohio as well as in NYC; most recently, he was seen at Coach House Theatre as Sgt. Trotter in *The Mousetrap*, at Dobama as Lord Aster in *Peter and the Starcatcher*, at Lakeland Civic Theatre as Jamie in *The Last Five Years*, and with Ohio Shakespeare Festival as Alan-a-Dale in *Robin Hood: An Adventure with Music*. He is also the resident Greenshow Music Director for the Ohio Shakespeare Festival where he specializes in Irish and English folk music and leads the Greenshow.

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Open to the public - THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN Comedy Shows.
by mary faktor via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

What? You still haven't seen the comedic one-woman show, THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN? Now's your chance! If you belong to a charity, church, organization, club or theater that needs a proven successful FUNdraiser, check it out for yourself. OR...if you just want a FUN night out with your mom, grandma, aunt, sister, daughter or friends, come laugh your socks off! > THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN > UPCOMING DINNER SHOWS > Sponsored by MIMI's > For info/tix visit MimiDeals.com > 3/22/17 -- Carrie Cerinos > North Royalton, Ohio > 4/18/17 -- Weymouth Country Club, Medina, Ohio > 5/10/17 -- Hilton Garden Inn > Twinsburg, Ohio > 6/22/17 -- St Michael's Woodside, Broadview Hts, Ohio > > THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN > (DINNER OPTIONAL) SHOWS > Sponsored by Summit > County Women's Journal > For tix/info visit: > Womens-Journal.com > 3/29/17 -- McKinley Hotel > Canton, Ohio > 3/30/17 -- Kent State Conference Center & Hotel, Kent, Ohio > 4/5/17 -- Courtney's Event Center, Alliance, Ohio > > FUNDRAISERS/CONFERENCES > 4/8/17 -- VONTA FUNdraiser > Geneva on the Lake, Ohio > 4/27/17 -- Medical Conference (keynote & luncheon show) > Juneau, Wisconsin > > Sent from my iPhone > Mary Faktor > (SAG-AFTRA, GSF, NSA) > MaryFaktor.com > FaktorsTalentNetwork.com > 216-470-5132 > 330-655-2895 > FaktorTheActor > @icloud.com > > Be sure to LIKE my FB Fan Pages: > SIX AGES OF WOMAN COMEDY SHOW > (for show info & upcoming Dates) > MARY FAKTOR THE ACTOR > (Film trailers, photos, resume + show) > FAKTOR'S TALENT NETWORK, INC > (To book professional Variety talent + show) > >

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The Players Guild Theatre Announces Auditions for THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Joshua Erichsen via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

*PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR * *DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID.* CANTON, OH – The Players Guild Theatre is making preparations to present the beloved musical, THE LITTLE MERMAID. Auditions for this Mainstage musical will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017. THE LITTLE MERMAID will be directed by Jon Tisevich, with choreography by Michael Lawrence Akers and music direction by Steve Parsons. Joshua Erichsen is the Guild’s Producing Artistic Director. Auditions will be held at the Players Guild Theatre, located at 1001 Market Ave., N., in the Cultural Center for the Arts, on Saturday, March 18th with available audition time slots at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 PM.. Dance Callbacks will be held on Sunday, March 19th and Principal Callbacks will be held on Monday, March 20 th. Actors are asked to please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that best showcases their vocal ability, and bring the corresponding sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. In addition, they are asked to bring a current photo or provide a headshot/resume if available. *Diverse and non-traditional casting will be considered for all roles.* Those wishing to audition are asked to make an appointment for an audition time slot by filling out the online audition form at *www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition <http://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition>*. THE LITTLE MERMAID is scheduled to open on Friday open May 12th and will run through May 28th with performances on Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition, there will be two student matinee performances on May 16th & 17th at 10:00 AM. *THE LITTLE MERMAID Character Breakdown/Roles Available: * ARIEL: Female, late teens – mid 20s; a mermaid princess; King Triton’s youngest daughter of seven, and an avid collector of human artifacts; though often rebellious, Ariel has a big heart filled with curiosity, stubbornness, and innocence; willing to give up her most prized possessions for a chance to be human. Beautiful ingénue with a pure voice and strong belt(E) : Ab3 – Gb5 PRINCE ERIC: Male, 20s - early 30s; a nautical prince whose qualities are every bit as regal as they are genial; full of charm and valor, Eric is willing to denounce his place on the throne in order to find true love. Confident, sincere, handsome, and well-built. Bari-tenor/Tenor: B2 – G4 SEBASTIAN: Male, 20s-50s; Curatio Felonious Ignatious Crestatsious Sebastian, a crab; as the royal court composer, he is tasked to watch over Ariel; speaking with a Caribbean dialect, he is a sensitive suck-up and a true friend. Strong comedic timing, lots of personality with a flare for the dramatic. Tenor: Bb2 – C5 URSULA: Male or Female, late 20s - 50s; a sinister sea witch and King Triton’s sister whose manipulative tactics are as sticky as her extended tentacles; while she is menacing, she also has a great sense of humor and cares deeply for her henchmen, Floatsam and Jetsam. Robust comedic villain with a booming voice. Vocal Range: Eb3-C5 KING TRITON: Male, 30s – 50s; King of the Sea and Ariel’s father, who is adamant against the dangers the human world brings; on the surface he seems like a strict and stubborn monarch, but deep down he is a harried single father whose only care is for the safety of his daughters and his Kingdom. Convincing father figure, commanding and charismatic; must be comfortable shirtless. Baritone: Ab2-F4 FLOUNDER: Male, 12-18; Ariel’s closest and most faithful friend, a tropical reef fish; although he’s tiny and scares easily, his enthusiasm is as big as the ocean. Adorable, bubbly, and sensitive with a quirky strong character voice. Vocal Range: A2-G4 SCUTTLE: Male or Female, 20s-50s; an eccentric seagull and friend of Ariel’s; a self-proclaimed human expert, though in reality he knows very little and is often making up words. Benevolent and strong character actor. Vocal Range: C3-G4 FLOTSAM/JETSAM: Male or Female, 20s-40s; Ursula’s eel minions and spies; true partners in crime, both are cunning, manipulative, intelligent, and evil. Slimy and strong comedic timing. Vocal Range: B2-C5 GRIMSBY: Male, 30s-60s; Prince Eric’s faithful servant, right hand man, and friend; while he is earnest, he is also gentle and clumsy; serves as the prince’s moral compass and almost worships Eric. Lanky and self-proclaimed; strong comedic actor. CHEF LOUIS: Male, 20s-60s; the hot-tempered, French, over the top head chef of the palace; particularly fond of fish dishes. Perfectionist, zany, and stout. Bari-Tenor: Bb2-A4 MERSISTERS/PRINCESSES: Females, Late Teens – 30s; Six ecentric, beautiful, quirky, and loud young women of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities. Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana ENSEMBLE: Boys, Girls, Males, and Females, 10 – 50s; diverse and unique performers, strong actors, singers and dancers. Will play multiple roles including: Carlotta, Seahorse, Sea Gulls, Pilot, Chefs, Sailors, Sea Creatures, Merfolk, and Lagoon Animals. DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented by PNC Bank. The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners: Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository and 89.7 WKSU. ####

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Swing dance party at BLUJazz+ in Akron on Friday, March 3rd!
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Swing Dance Party with Red Light Roxy & Get Hep Swing! Beginner Jitterbug lesson from 7-8 with Valerie Salstrom from Get Hep Swing Red Light Roxy begins at 8 $12 in advance https://blujazzakron.ticketleap.com/swing-dance-party-red-light-roxy-03-03-… BLUJazz+ is located at 47 E. Market Street, Akron, Ohio Jump blues, swing jazz & boogie-woogie masters, Red Light Roxy, are joined by the renowned Get Hep Swing Dancers for a throwback-themed night of music & dance! Featuring Eileen Burns, Demetrius Steinmetz, Joe Hunter, Dave Sterner, Daris Adkins, & Glenn Davis. Swing music & swing dancing have always gone hand in hand. We are excited to bring back Red Light Roxy & Get Hep Swing for another exciting “Swing Dance Party!” No need to bring a dance partner or have any previous dance experience. Dancers & music lovers alike are invited to this special event! Featuring Eileen Burns (vocals), Demetrius Steinmetz (bass), Joe Hunter (piano), Dave Sterner (saxophone), Daris Adkins (guitar), & Glenn Davis (drums) www.GetHepSwing.com

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