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Auditions - Next to Normal - CAMEO Medina
by Ryan Routh via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

AUDITIONS FOR CAMEO’S 2017 SUMMER MUSICAL, NEXT TO NORMAL CAMEO proudly announces auditions for its summer musical, Next to Normal. This profound, relevant, electrifying musical, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, will be presented in the beautiful Medina Performing Arts Center July 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 8 PM and July 16, 23, & 30 at 4 PM. Auditions for Next to Normal will take place Saturday, May 6 from 5-9 PM, Sunday, May 7 from 7-9 PM, and Monday, May 8, from 7-10PM. Auditions will be held at the Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Rd, Medina Ohio. Callbacks will be Thursday, May 11 from 7:30-10 PM. Call-backs will also be held at the Medina Performing Arts Center. Prepare 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show that best displays your vocal abilities as they relate to the role you are seeking. Prepare a monologue of your choice, approximately 1-2 minutes in length. Please bring your resume, headshot, and music clearly marked, as an accompanist will be provided. No recorded music will be permitted for accompaniment. Rehearsals begin for Next to Normal on Tuesday, May 30. All rehearsals will take place at the Medina Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals are generally scheduled Sundays-Thursdays from 7-10PM. Company members will be called as needed, and therefore may not be required to attend every rehearsal. Please prepare and bring a complete list of conflicts ranging from the start of the rehearsal process thru the close of the production at the time of auditions. Schedule your audition appointment online and find more audition details at: cameo-medina.org. For updates and more information about CAMEO, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cameo.medina. Walk-in auditions will be accepted but scheduling an appointment is strongly encouraged. If you have questions, or are unable to attend auditions and would like to, please email the director, Colin McCord, at cdmccord09(a)gmail.com.

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Auditions for CARRIE: THE MUSICAL at Near West Theatre (For ages 16 to 25)
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for CARRIE:THE MUSICAL Teen/Young Adult Cast (Ages 16 to 25) May 15, 16 & 17, 2017 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Carrie: The Musical runs July 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, August 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2017 Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 30, 2017 AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Who could guess that a Stephen King novel could, would or should become a musical? Well, Carrie's back from the grave and she's singing, too! Smothered by her religiously demented mother, tortured at school and struggling with her emerging sexuality, Carrie just wants to be a normal kid... but she's far from normal. With her coming of age, she's discovering paranormal powers. She can move things! Windows break, people fall, knives fly, and the blood pours! It all builds to prom night, a vicious prank, and an act of vengeance that leaves no one but the dead to tell what happened. A classic morality tale: what goes around, comes around... redemption is not guaranteed! Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King Carrie: The Musical will be Directed by Bob Navis Jr. Musically Directed by Matthew Dolan Choreographed by Josh Landis. Stage Managed by Ryan Wolf. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Carrie White-Mezzo-Soprano A painfully shy outsider who, in spite of her best efforts to belong, has been the victim of her classmates' cruel jokes since childhood, as well as her mother's strict, biblically-ordained control at home. She transforms from ugly duckling into graceful - and then vengeful - swan. Vocally, she must be capable of lyrical sweetness as well as fierce power. Margaret White-Soprano A woman of visceral extremes, she balances her fervent religious convictions with equally sincere true-believer spirituality and tender, maternal love for Carrie. Like Carrie, with whom she shares several duets, her voice must range from expressive and melodic to ferocious and frightening. Sue Snell-Mezzo-Soprano A straight-A student who's been popular her entire life; she's remarkably level headed for her age. Her unthinking participation in a cruel act of bullying causes a crisis of conscience that leads her on a journey to try to right things. Vocally, she has a pop ballad voice that delivers sweet sincerity and strength. Tommy Ross - Tenor Sue's boyfriend, a popular athlete (specifically, a baseball player), but is more than a mere "jock". He is a gifted student who has had his poetry published in literary journals. Feels guilty about the other students' treatment of Carrie, but is reluctant to help change it. Chris Hargensen-Mezzo-Soprano Rich, spoiled-rotten, and wickedly funny, Chris is a popular beauty whose arrogant self-assurance makes her believe that the rules don't apply to her. Loaded with sexual dynamite, she has serious daddy and anger management issues. Her voice is pop-rock percussive and powerful. Miss Gardner-Alto The girls' P.E. teacher can be a strict disciplinarian if necessary, but when Carrie arouses her maternal instinct, she surprises herself by also revealing a protective "fairy godmother" side. Her voice is warm and strong, just like the woman. Billy Nolan-Baritone Now in his sixth year in high school, Billy's a sexy, stupid-like-a-fox bad boy whose wise mouth troublemaking has led him to spend more time in detention than in class. All these qualities make it easy for his girlfriend Chris to manipulate him to do her bidding. His voice is that of a wailing rocker. Mr. Stephens-Baritone A well-intentioned English teacher and guidance counselor who struggles to help his students realize their potential. A dedicated educator, he's stretched thin in his duties, woefully underpaid, and a bit overwhelmed as to how to handle the Billy Nolan's of the classroom combat zone. Freida-Mezzo-Soprano Sue's brainy pal, she's an easy-going, get-along follower and a tireless extracurricular committee volunteer. Norma-Mezzo-Soprano Mean, gossipy, and a shameless suck-up to authority, Norma is second-in-command to Chris' queen bee. George-Tenor Tommy's jock wingman since childhood, George idolizes him. Perhaps a little too much... Stokes-Tenor A bit of a nerd, he's happy to be included as one of Tommy's posse. Freddy-Tenor The wise-cracking class clown and official yearbook photographer, he can't believe any girl would ever give him the time of day. Ensemble Students at the High School, Interrogators, etc.

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FREE Open House Classes at Cleveland City Dance
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:� Courtney J. Laves-Mearini �216-295-2222� �� CLEVELAND CITY DANCE ANNOUNCES OUR SPRING OPEN HOUSE TO CELEBRATE THE JOY OF DANCE � � Cleveland, Ohio…Cleveland City Dance (13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120) announces its Spring Open House on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Stop by the studio and find your love of dance. You will have the opportunity to tour our three beautiful studios, register for our summer classes and see excerpts from City Ballet of Cleveland’s upcoming May performance! The open house will run from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm with two FREE children’s classes (RSVP as spaces are limited) and a FREE performance at 4:00 pm. This performance will feature excerpts of “Alice in Wonderland” and other pieces from our May 20th performance at Tri-C Eastern Campus. Attendees will also have the chance to enter a FREE raffle for a dance bag filled with dance goodies! Register for summer classes on this day to receive a special discount offer!! For further information, please contact the studio at 216-295-2222 or visit our website at www.clevelancitydance.com � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Porthouse Theatre Seeks Facilities and Concessions Manager
by Koneval, Joni via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer professional theatre, seeks a Facilities and Concessions Manager for Summer 2017. Interested applicants should contact Karl Erdmann at kerdmann(a)kent.edu<mailto:kerdmann@kent.edu> or 330-672-0117. FACILITIES MANAGER FOR PORTHOUSE THEATRE, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Start Date: May 30, 2017 End Date: August 15, 2017 Total Stipend: $5000 This is a full time position with Porthouse Theatre with hours that include evenings and weekends. Position reports to Production Manager and Managing Director of Porthouse Theatre. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following: 1. Maintaining the operations of the Porthouse Theatre, Read Pavilion, Thornbury Picnic Pavilion, Hackett Pavilion and the grounds of Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center. This includes responsibility for the condition of the lawn and flowerbeds, the picnic tables, the parking lot, signage on the property, the pavilions, the theatre, the dressing rooms, and the public and company restrooms. Prepare all buildings and grounds for opening and closing of the season and work all events and performances for the season. 2. Supervise, train, and work with student workers on the Facilities and Concessions Staff at Porthouse Theatre to do daily maintenance of theatre, concessions area, picnic Pavilions, flowers and flower beds and dressing rooms to maintain the overall appearance and safety of the Porthouse Theatre and grounds. 3. Keep the insect and pest situation under control. 4. Assist the Production Manager and Managing Director to facilitate and solve maintenance, concessions, personnel and materials problems as needed. 5. Coordinate with box office and house management in matters of audience control, audience safety, parking and special needs during all performances and events. 6. Work closely with the Porthouse nightly staff member in charge for performances to maintain a high level of customer service. 7. Attend all staff and front of house meetings. 8. Work with the Assistant Concessions Manager to supervise the running of the Porthouse concessions operation to include maintaining the inventory, ordering, bookkeeping, training and supervising. 9. Work with Assistant Concessions Manager to arrange for the timely deposit of all concessions receipts. 10. Work with Assistant Concessions Manager to maintain the Concession Stand standards as set by the Food Service Operation License we have with the Summit County Health District. Joni L. Koneval, Marketing Associate School of Theatre and Dance | Porthouse Theatre Kent State University (330) 672-0116 Office | jkoneval(a)kent.edu kent.edu/theatredance|porthousetheatre.com

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video gig request for audition submissions
by Jeffrey Polen via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Looking to fill several small parts in two videos for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company ethics department. Videos will be shot in Akron Ohio, looking for local actors. Need to shoot during normal business hours, M - F. Videos are for internal use only, to educate company associates on corporate ethic policies. VIDEO #1 Three male parts Kyle - Plant manager - scene takes place on factory floor Jake - Production worker - scene takes place on factory floor Jon - Company auditor Unnamed Ethic Officer - speaks directly to camera with teleprompter, shot on green screen. (recurring role) Sample script for audition KYLE: Hey, Jake. Rejecting another one for missing the balancing spec? You're rejecting a lot of tires for being out of spec lately. JAKE: Yeah, I don't know what's going on. A lot of tires are falling outside the acceptable range...they're close but just missing the spec. KYLE: Are you sure? How far out of spec? Wait a minute. You're using THAT spec on the computer? KYLE: These tires should have been ok. That spec isn't the one we use. You should be using this one (points to wall). This is the "local spec." This one has been more consistent on pass rates across the plant-who knows what that spec is or how recently it's been updated? JAKE: (Skeptical) Really? Shouldn't the spec be uniform across all the plants? I've been working here a few months now and I was trained that we are supposed to measure versus the global spec (points to computer). KYLE: C'mon Jake, as business center manager, I know what you should be doing, and I'm telling you - use this spec (points to wall). JAKE: (Reluctantly) Okay, if you say so... SCENE CHANGE JON: I'm just not sure what is going on. Most of our plants have consistent scrap rates relating to balancing, but the numbers for West Luxemance are significantly different. Far less than any other plant. But West Luxemance pass rates should be equal to other plants on this tire. Something doesn't seem right...what do you think could be going on there? ETHICS OFFICER: As Jake found out, Speaking Up is always the right thing to do. If you are aware of known or suspected violations of a policy, process or procedure, you need to speak up! On screen: * your manager * your HR representative * the lawyer for your business * internal audit * compliance & ethics office, or * the Integrity Hotline (superimpose the website address) It prevents major issues and ultimately protects the Company's reputation. You can speak up by contacting your supervisor, the Human Resources Department, the corporate Compliance & Ethics Department, the lawyer for your business, or the Integrity Hotline. Jake did the right thing by calling the Integrity Hotline when he suspected that the information he was receiving from his manager about the Local Spec was not in compliance with his training. VIDEO #2 one male and two female parts John - company executive Jane - company executive, John's co-worker Cindy - company executive, John's boss Sample script for audition JANE: Whatcha got there, John? JOHN: Oh, it's a tea box from one of our Korean suppliers. JANE: Nice! I know tea ceremonies are a big part of Korean culture. I spent some time in South Korea back in my younger days for work and became a real tea lover. Mind if I take a look at the kinds of tea they gave us? JOHN: Not at all. JANE: Ah, ginseng. Citrus peel. Goji. Goji was always one of my favorites. Want to try? JOHN: Sure, what the heck. JOHN: Which shall we try? JANE: Definitely go with the goji if you haven't before. JOHN: Wow, you weren't kidding. This is delicious! Very refreshing and soothing. JANE: Sure is. Sometimes there is a history of how the specific teas in a box are made at the bottom of the box. JOHN: Huh. What's this? JOHN: It's the equivalent of $1,000 USD in South Korean Won. JANE: Whoa. That seems fishy. JOHN: No kidding. JOHN: I don't think we should be accepting this. JANE: I think you're right. We're usually allowed to accept gifts, but they have to be modest. This doesn't seem modest to me. JOHN: I agree. The gift has to be below under $100 without approval from any higher-ups. JANE: Plus, we're not allowed to accept cash as a gift. The tea box would have been fine on its own, but the envelope of cash changes everything. JOHN: I think this should be refused and returned immediately, don't you? We'd better contact my manager. JANE: Agreed. Good luck. SCENE CHANGE JOHN: Hi Cindy. CINDY: Hi, John. What can I do for you? JOHN: Well, I was out to lunch today with Min-Jun - an employee of one of our South Korean suppliers - and received this lovely tea box. However, I found an envelope of cash worth $1,000 in the bottom of the box. I have a feeling this is against our gift policy. CINDY: Oh, wow. Let me have a look. CINDY: Yikes. This is definitely in violation of our gift and entertainment policy. You did the right thing by bringing this to my attention. I'll take it from here. THANKS!

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SING OUT OHIO TALENT COMPETITION
by Amy Hanratty via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

"SING OUT" COMPETITION - OHIO "SING OUT" is an OHIO video online solo singing competition for Ohio Residents Ages 10-25. Contestants can submit their videos will via email for judging by April 18th 2017 to submit visit our website www.voice-variations.comOur Adjudication will take place using an out of state team of performing arts judges who will score the singing performance videos. Top 10 Finalists will move on to perform "LIVE" on Friday, May 26th 2017 Wing & Sing Out Night Pounders Bar & Grille, 6370 York Rd. Parma Heights, OH from 7:00-10:00p.m.*Winner receives $100.00 Cash Prize*Fan Favorite voted on that night wins $50.00 Cash Prize! Eligibility & Info: Contestants must be a resident of the State of OHIO Ages 10-25! Only the solo singers voice should be heard. Background tracks and instrumentals should be used to sing to, but must be free of background singers. More info www.voice-variations.com

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World Premiere of THINGS AS THEY ARE Opens May 12!
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL PRESENTS The world premiere of a new play-with-music THINGS AS THEY ARE Written by David Todd Original score composed by Ben Chasny Directed by Anjanette Hall May 12 - 28, 2017 Reinberger Auditorium (Upstairs Loft) 5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102 http://www.playwrightslocal.org/things-as-they-are/ Performances Friday - Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm Half-price Preview Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 pm Special performance Monday, May 15 at 7:30 pm Tickets $18 Adults | $15 Seniors & Groups | $12 Students For more information, visit playwrightslocal.org/ or call (216) 302-8856 Synopsis “Things as They Are” is a dramatic exploration of poet Wallace Stevens, a stoic visionary whose imagination and duality have lent him an unwavering mystique. This all-new work combines dramatic scenes, an original score performed by Ben Chasny (of the acclaimed group Six Organs of Admittance), and licensed works by Stevens with movement, commedia dell’arte, and projections. “Things as They Are” looks past the stock image of its subject as an aloof executive, revealing the “real” Wallace Stevens to be a man of great insight, whimsy, and desire. Performing Musicians Ben Chasny (Guitar) John Elliott (Synthesizer/Electronics) Cast Robert Hawkes Jason Markouc Laura Starnik Tessa Hager Robert Branch Kenzie Critzer Jeanne Task Marco Liguori Liam Stilson Creative Team Inda Blatch-Geib (Costume Designer) Nora Jeanne DeMilta (Assistant Director & Marketing Coordinator) Cleo D’Orio (Commedia dell’arte Choreographer) Tom Hayes (Carpenter) Michael Hinton (Dance/Movement Choreographer) Emily Kovalcik (Prop Designer) T. Paul Lowry (Set & Projection Designer) Jonathan Maag (Lighting Designer) Francesca Mamlin (Stage Manager) Elizabeth Tofig (Dramaturg) Kelly Tomko (Production Manager) Support Funding for this production is provided in the form of an ArtsNEXT grant from: The Ohio Arts Council Funding for Playwrights Local is provided by: The AHS Foundation The Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation The Cleveland Foundation Cuyahoga Arts & Culture The Cyrus Eaton Foundation The George Gund Foundation

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BITTER BIERCE one weekend only, Apr 27-29, performed by Brian Pedaci at con-con
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

ONE WEEKEND ONLY! BRIAN PEDACI PERFORMS “BITTER BIERCE” BY MAC WELLMAN. APRIL 27-29, THURSDAY-SATURDAY 8 PM AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM. Convergence-continuum presents the first production in its 2017 Tweener Series: Mac Wellmans _Bitter Bierce, _a solo performance by actor Brian Pedaci, directed by Christopher Johnston. MISSED IT AT PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL'S RECENT MAC WELLMAN HOMECOMING FESTIVAL? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO CATCH THIS TRULY UNIQUE THEATRICAL EVENT! Journalist. cynic, war veteran, author Ambrose Bierce invites you into the depths of his eventful life, spicing his tale with his sarcastic definitions from his “Devil’s Dictionary.” Rich with humor, history and tragedy, Bierce tells us the tumultuous story of his life and times, from his experiences in the Civil War and his newspaper career, to his travels and amusing run-ins with public figures. At the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113, in the historic Tremont neighborhood for one weekend only, Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, Nov 17-19. At convergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113, in the historic Tremont neighborhood for one weekend only, Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, April 27-29. Tickets at convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074 are $20 general admission, $15 seniors and $10 students. All proceeds from the Tweener Series go to the Save the Liminis campaign. The campaign was launched last year to enable convergence-continuum to buy the theater building (which we did this January!). Now we've got to update and improve it!

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Workshop Players "Don't Dress For Dinner", Opens This Thursday, April 20! Presented By Northwest Bank
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Northwest Bank presents Workshop Players Theater’s production of *Don’t Dress for Dinner * by Marc Camoletti Directed by Pat Price Farce is the name of the game in this door-slamming, fast-paced comedy. Bernard has planned a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress, and a cordon bleu chef for style and class, but not including his wife, Jacqueline. His strategy rests on his best friend, Robert, to provide a foolproof alibi. Needless to say, nothing works out as planned. Suppose Robert turns up not realizing why he has been invited. Suppose Jacqueline will NOT leave for the weekend. Suppose there is a myriad of role reversals and secrets. Suppose everyone’s alibi gets confused with everyone else’s. An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed to save their skins! The cast includes: Jonathan McCleery, Marcia Darby, Jeff Caja, Deb Burrow, Melissa Lyle and Kevin Boland. Performances are April 20, 21, 22 and 28, 29, and May 5, 6, at 8 p.m. with two Sunday matinees, April 30 and May 7 at 3 p.m. All seats are $15. Reservations are encouraged. Groups of ten or more receive $2 discount. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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TalkBacks for Disney’s “Freaky Friday” at CPH
by Erica Beimesche via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Disney’s Freaky Friday See the show, then attend a TalkBack on the following dates: Sunday, April 23 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 | 9:30 – 10:00 p.m. Sunday, April 30 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. TalkBacks are regularly scheduled for patrons as an opportunity to delve deeper into the experience of the play. Stay after specified performances of Disney’s Freaky Friday to ask questions and hear what the actors have to say. No ticket or RSVP is required for the TalkBacks, but you’ll need a ticket if you would like to attend that day’s performance. Buy tickets for a performance and learn more here<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2016/freaky-friday>. About the Show book by BRIDGET CARPENTER music by TOM KITT and lyrics by BRIAN YORKEY based on the novel Freaky Friday by MARY RODGERS and the WALT DISNEY motion pictures directed by CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY choreographed by SERGIO TRUJILLO Anchor Production of the 2017 New Ground Theatre Festival<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/new-ground-theatre-festival> “a polished, peppy, modern fairy tale” — The Washington Post When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical comedy based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update of an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience each other’s lives first-hand, if only for a day. Performances run April 15 – May 20, 2017, in the Allen Theatre. Call 216.241.6000 or visit our clevelandplayhouse.com<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2016/freaky-friday> to get tickets.

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