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Cleveland Critics Circle website
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Curious about what the members of the Cleveland Critics Circle think of various local productions? To read their reviews go to: www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com>•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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CARRIE the musical at Beck Center!
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 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 through April 2 Beck Center Teen Theater continues their 2016-2017 season with CARRIE the musical, March 31-April 2, 2017 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. 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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Timely Talk–Back this Friday at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 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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Stow Players Presents: "Denial is Not a River in Egypt" - a FREE staged reading!
by B W via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

AS PART OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP NEW LOCAL WORK, STOW PLAYERS IS PROUD TO PRESENT: "DENIAL IS NOT A RIVER IN EGYPT" WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY BRIAN WESTERLEY A dramedy about Spencer, a young gay man who, while comfortable with his sexuality, still has a problem falling for the wrong guy. In this case, it's his best friend, Curtis. Curtis is straight & living with his girlfriend, Cadella, a manipulative shrew who will do anything to hold on to her man. We also meet Casey, Spencer's ex & now voice of reason, & Erica, Curtis's old school chum. Together, they do their level best to show Curtis that denial is really only a river in Egypt. STARRING: MICHAEL KNOBLOCH MASON SHUMAN DAWN SNIADAK-YAMOKOSKI NATHAN HACH ANNA-JEANNINE KEMPER HERMAN MONDAY, MARCH 13TH AT 7:30PM ADMISSION IS FREE! THERE WILL BE A TALKBACK AFTER THE PERFORMANCE IN ORDER FOR THE WRITER TO HEAR IDEAS & CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THE SCRIPT. STOW PLAYERS 5238 YOUNG RD. STOW, OH 44224

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Audience Reaction: Don't Miss "Of Mice and Men" at Coach House
by Peter Spellos via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Don't miss this show...small theatre, big performances! Excellent acting, excellent directing of this timely classic.

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PICKWICK AUDITIONS - PAID - 4 WOMEN, 1 MAN
by Michael Rogaliner via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

PICKWICK & FROLIC AUDITIONS 2035 East 4th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 Beauty Queen KillerPickwick's Newest Murder Mystery Comedy The Kiddie Royale Pageant Girls have grown up and they're out for Revenge. 4 WOMEN, 1 MAN (20's to 50's with some singing) Auditions: Wednesday, April 5 7pm - 8pm Please e-mail your interest to rogalinerm(a)sbcglobal.net for planning purposes.This is a scripted show with some pop music and audience interaction. Digital photos & resumes encouraged. If you can not make this audition, contact above e-mail address to schedule another date. Rehearsals begin August 2017. 3-4 days per week. Show opens September 22, 2017 for a year run. One performance most weekends on Saturday nights. Pay is $75 - $100 per show. (approx. 35 - 40 Shows) Please know potential rehearsal and performance conflicts. AUDITION PREPARATIONACTING: Read from script or 1 minute prepared monologue. SINGERS: Bring CD karaoke track (preferable) or 1 minute a cappella piece.Non-Singers will be considered.SPECIAL TALENTS: Please be able to demonstrate any other talentappropriate to a Beauty Pageant. (Baton twirling, dance, tumbling etc.) CHARACTERSHildegard Stevenson (30's - 50's. Strong Singer.)Former Toddlers & Tiaras-Type Pageant DirectorJack Milk (20's - 30's)Pageant Host. Problem Solver. Masculine.Susan Dulzer (20's - early 30's)Sexy & Unscrupulous Pageant ContestantGracie Hart (20's - early 30's)Perky & Plastic Beauty Pageant ContestantRita Funkhauser (20's - early 30's)Recovering Anorexic/Wiccan Pageant Contestant Pickwick & Frolic is located between Euclid and Prospect on East 4th Street in downtown Cleveland across from the House of Blues Restaurant. Written & Directed by Michael RogalinerMusic Directed by John DiSanto

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Headshots!
by Chris via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Email me today at chris(a)capturemedia.pictures *Price*: $140 *What is included?* All the great shots from the 60 to 90 minute long shoot! We don't leave until we have the perfect shot. Ill edit 3-10 depending on what we get and you get them to print yourself! I send a set of Print Quality and a set of web quality for those online submissions! *Where?* Studio is in Mentor, Ohio *Hey Chris, I'm interested but where do I find your work?!* My samples are on my website, Instagram and Facebook: www.capturemedia.pictures www.instagram.com/agnew12 www.facebook.com/capturemediallc I also do Event photography but do not post samples on site so email me if you want samples. I also do Senior Photos and Family Portraits. Let's talk soon!

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AUDITIONS SISTER ACT - AMHERST SANDSTONE SUMMER THEATRE
by Chris Favre via NEohioPAL 26 Mar '17

26 Mar '17

Sandstone Summer Theatre of Amherst, Ohio is pleased to announce an audition date for *Sister Act: The Musical,* under the direction of Kristina Rivera and Music Direction under Melissa Anderson. Audition will be held on Wednesday, April 5th from 7 – 9 PM at Marion Steele High School in the South Lobby (entrance by football field). Address is 450 Washington St, Amherst, OH 44001. Please plan on staying the whole time. Please prepare 32 bars in the style of the show, but not from the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided. Be prepared for dance audition and cold readings from the script. Headshots encouraged. Sister Act will be performed on July 13, 14 and 15. Please email us at sandstonesummertheatre(a)gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/amherstsst. We are looking to cast all roles (age ranges are only a suggestion). ... Deloris Van Cartier An aspiring performer, trying to find both fame and a place in the world. When forced to hide in the convent, she initially refuses to embrace her new lifestyle but learns to embrace it when she works with the choir. Loud-mouthed, and sassy, but ultimately caring. Gender: female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Mother Superior The head of the convent, sarcastic and a bit stiff. Extremely protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris and her musical teachings. Gender: female Age: 50 to 70 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: D3 Sister Mary Robert A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy and soft-spoken, but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her live a shell of a life. Gender: female Age: 16 to 25 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: F#3 Sister Mary Patrick A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable. Gender: female Age: 35 to 50 Sister Mary Lazarus A nun of the convent and the head of the choir. Rather deadpan and the least welcoming of any of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris's soul music. Gender: female Age: 50 to 70 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: F3 Monsignor O'hara One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood. Gender: male Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E3 Curtis A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. Gender: male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Eddie Souther The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 Tj Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. Gender: male Age: 16 to 30 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Db3 Joey One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man. Gender: male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Pablo One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish. Gender: male Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Sister Mary Martin-of-tours A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity. Gender: female Age: 40 to 60 Sister Mary Theresa A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch. Gender: female Age: 60 to 70 Michelle One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Tina One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Ernie One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Ensemble Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers

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LILLIAN PYLES CASTING / 'DEATH METAL'
by via NEohioPAL 26 Mar '17

26 Mar '17

Specifically seeking three principal characters for the feature film DEATH METAL shooting in Cleveland this summer. In addition to these notes below please refer to lillianpylescasting.com under the 'news' tab for character breakdown and sides. SEEKING THE FOLLOWING: *COMPOSER- Seeking a French speaking (doesn't have to be fluent) violin playing actor who appears to be creepy. *DEVIN- Seeking an actor/comedian who can play the role of a bass player who's a sharp tongued guy who doesn't take anything too seriously including the band. He's cynical. *ANYA- Seeking an actress who can play the role of a ghost hunting adrift groupie with issues. If interested please send a headshot and resume to deathmetalauditions(a)gmail.com today for video auditioning instructions if selected. Please put the character name in caps and your name in the subject title along with your contact number in the body of the email. Thanks.

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Needing Actor for Lend Me a Tenor
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 26 Mar '17

26 Mar '17

East Cleveland Theater (ECT) is hosting auditions for “Lend Me a Tenor”, written by Ken Ludwig. We are needing actor to play Saunders. *East Cleveland Theater recently won 2 Broadway World awards:* First Place: Best Production of a Drama or Comedy First Place: Best Actor in a Drama or Comedy *Synopsis:* When a world class tenor comes to Cleveland, lives, loves, and relationships are turned upside down, resulting in a comedy farce that no one should miss. *The Roles:* *Henry Saunders*: The Cleveland Grand Opera's general manager. Father to Maggie. A blowhard who often loses his temper at the slightest mishap. *Director: Megan Thompson* Megan Thompson is Executive Director of Great Lakes Light Opera, and has directed and performed in numerous shows. *Audition Dates:* Call 330-416-1311 or email jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org for appointment time. *Show Dates:* Opening: Friday, May 05, 2017 Closing: Sunday, May 21, 2017 Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9 shows total Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm *Rehearsals:* If you are the least bit interested, please call and we can discuss the current rehearsal schedule, and any conflicts you may have. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 48th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311 <%28330%29%20416-1311>, or email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 <%28216%29%20851-8721> www.eastclevelandtheater.org <http://www.eastclevelandtheater.org> Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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