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HOT READS
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

The collected works of Cleveland author, Joey Bauer, are available on kindle – (Amazon and all other kindle apps). Treat yourself to some of the best legal fun that you can have with your clothes on. "Hollywood Raw" - a raunchy 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 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, their very good New York friends and the kid who blew the 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 set to raw gangster rap and “Those Oldies but Goodies” by Little Caesar & the Romans. "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." Based on true stories set to “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” by Ronnie Spector. "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. Based on a true story set to “Hava Nagila” and “Coney Island Baby” by the Excellents, ’62. "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. Based on a true story set to those smokin’ ‘50’s golden oldies and “Beer Barrel Polka” by Frankie Yankovic. "Cue the Sunset" - a play - Two Bronx boys have champagne tastes and Kool Aid budgets. They set out to seek glamour, glory and gold with a liquor store cashier, the cops, a gun and Fate awaiting them at day's end. Based on a true story set to raw gangster rap and “Somewhere over the Rainbow.” “Buckeye by Choice” – a play – A wide-eyed and bi-curious OSU freshman super fan encounters his gridiron hero in the shower, and things get sticky. “Look who’s calling somebody Crazy” – a play – A Hollywood tourist is hearing voices in his head. Meet the *speakers*: Neon, a notorious rapper; Cha Cha, a sizzling actress; and Big Baller, a porn flick producer. They have invited you to a no-rules cage match called group therapy.

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ATTN. FILMMAKERS
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

“Teen Angels,” my truth-based, edgy drama is available for production, and I am seeking a filmmaker with a vision akin to my own with whom to collaborate. – (age 25-35 with hip hop acumen and ease with Ebonics and *Spanglish* is a plus.) If that wets your appetite, please contact me at Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com, and I will forward the screenplay. With a mixed gender and culturally diverse cast of nine, a single set, just one scene and a running time of 90 minutes, “Teen Angels” features a barrage of in-your-face dialogue and pure provocation. Moviegoers, particularly ages 16 – 26, are in store for lots of bang for their buck with this one; it brazenly holds nothing sacred: family values, the law of the land nor, especially, authority figures of all stripes. The story takes place in a day room at Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall now and focuses on a very unique group therapy session, for which the closest comparison is a no-rules-ultimate-fighting-cage-match, led by social worker and aspiring millennial movie-cowboy, Mel Feinberg, 26, self-described as “a wise ass on a short leash.” The posse consists of seven inmates, all of them age 17, awaiting sentencing and quivering in a melodramatic display of mock fear of Dr. Crabtree, Afr. Am., the facility’s director, staunch advocate of force feeding her charges the gospel by any means necessary. As a side bar, we are drawn into the kids’ compelling histories of victimization and mind-blowing mayhem through a succession of brutally honest monologues. Their pain has a long shelf life, and it demands to be felt. We cheer them on, as they fight the power with fearless Mel by their side and only the strong left standing. My other work includes the memoir, *Hollywood Raw*, and “On the Wall,” an urban drama, presented by L.A.’s Barnsdal Gallery Theatre. In addition, “Hotel California,” my psychological thriller; “Hollywood Cowboy,” my comedy; and “Cue the Sunset,” my Bronx tale - (all read at Cleveland’s Ensemble Theatre) – put my stamp on a multitude of theater patrons’ must-see lists. Apropos, a retrospective of my portfolio is available on kindle – (Amazon and all other apps). I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest. Cheers, Joey Bauer

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ACTORS WANTED FOR A TABLE READING
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

"Teen Angels," a powerful drama by playwright, Joey Bauer, whose works are available on kindle, will be read in South Euclid on Trs., May 11th, 1 - 3:30 p.m.. Kids at Juvenile Hall and a troubled social worker ally fight the power with only the strong left standing. Chris Courtenay, former Artistic Director of the San Diego Rep, will host the event and will direct when it gets a staged reading at Ensemble Theatre.. Actors are needed for these roles. Please send your headshot and resume to Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com by May 4th, and you will be sent the script and address. Mel Feinberg - social worker with a sharp tongue and quick wit - white - 20's Dr. Laverne Crabtree - Juvy administrator with an attitude - Afr. Am. - age 40-60 Jimmy - inmate - white - an orphan by choice - 20's Panda - inmate - white - female - a sex worker on ice - 20's Baby Girl - inmate - Afr. Am. - female - famous rapper - 20's Tyrone - inmate - Afr. Am. - a gangster with baby daddy drama - 20's De Andre - inmate - Afr. Am. - a gangster and self-described "highly devious motherfxxker" - 20's Ricky - inmate - HIspanic - a loco cholo out to get even with a priest = 20's - some Spanish Ronnie - inmate - male - Asian a plus - a storybook kid until he wasn't - 20's

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Benefit Performance in Olmsted Falls at Hope Community Church's Auditorium
by Vicki Fritzman via NEohioPAL 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

Hi! On May 12th,13th,19th and 20th, Steppin' Out will present their latest benefit event KALEIDOSCOPE OF SONG. Pre-sale tickets are $13.00 until May 1st. Tickets purchased at the door will be $15.00. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Hope Church Auditorium, 6941 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls. You will be entertained for two hours with singing and dancing to songs from Patsy Cline to Pentatonix! There will be a raffle basket and a 50-50 drawing - so bring some extra cash! The proceeds from these shows will benefit the renovation of the Hope Church's Auditorium, which benefits many local groups, theatres and events. Come and enjoy the show! Thanks! Vicki

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SEEKING A THEATER VENUE
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

Please contact me at Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com with rental info regarding your 50-90 seat venue for a staged reading on a Sat. night this summer of my drama, Teen Angels. Thanks.

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One week left to enroll in BardLab: A Course in Verse Acting
by Cleveland Shakespeare Festival via NEohioPAL 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

*BardLab* is a six-week course designed to prepare the actor for acting in verse drama, with a special emphasis on skills needed for outdoor performance. *Saturday mornings between 10am and 12pmMay 6-June 10Ensemble Theater2843 Washington Blvd in Cleveland Heights*COST: $100 for 12 hours of instruction To enroll, visit our website <http://www.cleveshakes.com/1421-2/>. *Topics covered include:* Week 1: Paraphrasing Week 2: Scansion Week 3: Rhetoric Week 4: Direct Audience Address Week 5: Performing Outdoors Week 6: Putting it all together *Paraphrasing* This is more than just putting Shakespeare into your own words. Shakespeare wrote during what is termed the early modern era – the vocabulary that he used and we use today are almost identical so less “translation” is needed than we think. Shakespeare’s ability to use a word with a multiplicity of meanings in multiple ways is one of the reasons we keep performing his works. This method of paraphrasing not only helps the actor find Shakespeare’s multiple meanings but also allows for better communication between the director, scene partners, and the audience. *Scansion and Rhetoric* In Shakespeare’s time, theater companies didn’t have directors. One theory is that the playwrights left clues in the scripts to help the actors find their way through a character and scene. Scansion and rhetoric are those clues. Many of Shakespeare’s plays are written in verse form that has a specific rhythm. The scansion class will help you identify those rhythms and to learn what they might mean to help you make choices as an actor. *Rhetoric* is “the art or science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech” (dictionary.com) Shakespeare uses many figures of speech in verse and prose, but rhetoric is what provides the rhythm for his prose speeches. *Direct Audience Address* Get comfortable playing to the groundlings by addressing your speeches directly to the audience by learning how to treat it as another character in the play. *Performing Outdoors* All the above information is useless if the audience can’t hear or see you. This class will explore ways to warm up and perform in order to adjust your voice and physicality to the space. *Putting It All Together* The final class is an opportunity to get everyone on their feet to use the information to perform a small scene. Instructor: *Kelly Elliott* has a MLitt and a MFA in Shakespeare and Performance from Mary Baldwin University. While there she worked with the American Shakespeare Center and both acted and directed on their recreation of the Blackfriars Playhouse. Before graduate school, Kelly choreographed stage combat, performed, directed, and produced in theaters all around Northeast Ohio. Her play KILL WILL (co-written with Joshua Brown), which addresses all the deaths in Shakespeare in about an hour, had its world premier at Cleveland Public Theatre and was also performed at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. Kelly’s extensive experience with Shakespeare includes (but is not limited to) a stint co-running the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival (1999-2001), choreographing violence for many Shakespeare productions, working for Great Lakes Theater’s education department, playing the titular role in MACBETH, and receiving positive reviews for her portrayal as Bottom the Weaver in Brave Spirits Theatre’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Washington, DC).

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens May 6 at BCT!
by Jill Zeszut via NEohioPAL 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

Beauty and the Beast opens this Saturday, May 6 at Beachwood Community Theater, which performs from the Beachwood Middle School auditorium at 2860 Richmond Road. Come see this talented cast: Narrator: Sally Morris Belle: Paige Schiller (May 7, 13, 20, 21) / Jill Zeszut (May 6, 12, 14, 19) The Beast: Michael Snider Gaston: Matt Rondini LeFou: Michael Fullerton Maurice: Larry Solomon Babette: Shannon Kantner / Taryn Weiss Lumiere: Mark Snyder-Schulte Cogsworth: Eric L.Sofer Mrs. Potts: Cheryl Eitman Chip: Julia Ashkettle / Ilana Feuerman Madame De La Grande Bouche: Lisa Georges / Lindsay Silverstein Monsieur D'Arque: Adam Reed Meyer Silly Girls: Laura Giterman Allison Harris Alexandra Martinez Raleigh Orosz Enchantress / Adult Ensemble: Rachel Lynn Veeneman Bookseller: George W. Crenshaw Plus the wonderful ensemble and children's ensemble! Tickets are only $8 for adults so bring the whole family for this beautiful production May 6-21 (Fridays at 7:30, Saturdays at 4:00, Sundays at 2:00)!

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

Need Headshots? I have worked with so many talented screen and theater actors in the area. To see a collection of these headshots please use this link: https://www.pendolinophotography.com/portfolio/portraits/headshots/ My recent favorites are at the bottom of the page. Here are my rates: $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details please go here: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to like me on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography/ Instagram: #GregoryPendolino Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gregory.Pendolino Thanks!

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Volunteers needed to help sell tickets
by Vicki Fritzman via NEohioPAL 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

Hi Everyone! This year, Steppin' Out's benefit show will be at and for Hope Church's Auditorium in Olmsted Falls. The show dates are May 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th. We could use some help selling raffle tickets and 50-50 tickets for any of the days. If you know of any student who still needs service hours or if you enjoy seeing musical shows and would like to volunteer, you absolutely will be granted access to see the show for free. Original entry price is $15.00. The shows begin at 7:30, so our volunteers would need to be on site at 6:45 and, if not interested in staying for the whole show, in the event of a multi evening volunteer, the person selling the 50 -50 tickets may be required to stay at least for the drawing at intermission. I thank you in advance for considering helping us out. This is a benefit, so we can use the help of the community this auditorium benefits. Blessings! Vicki Fritzman 440-930-4782

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Karamu's YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU - Special B.O.G.O. Offer!
by Nathan Lilly via NEohioPAL 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

**SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEOHIOPAL SUBSCRIBERS** Karamu House proudly presents YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU written by MOSS HART & GEORGE S. KAUFMAN directed by FRED STERNFELD Tri-C East Campus Mandel Theatre 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, Ohio NEOHIOPAL SUBSCRIBERS! * Use special code "HAHA" and receive 50% off any ticket * * for the Saturday, April 28th 3:00 P.M. performance. * ALSO! NEOHIOPAL SUBSCRIBERS! use special code "10off" and receive $10 OFF any ticket to any other performance. visit www.karamuhouse.org<http://www.karamuhouse.org/> or call 216.795.7077 When a wealthy Wall Street family collides with a slightly-batty but "eccentric" NYC family, the hilarious hijinks that ensues is nothing short of explosive. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman is a classic American romantic comedy that smartly arranges farce, wit, and social commentary, with optimism and compassion. One of the most popular and successful plays of modern times, this quintessential play takes you on a wild romp you won't soon forget. WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING... "Be prepared to smile widely and often." (Cleveland Jewish News) "If your taste in entertainment favors the absurd and madcap this is must see theater." (Talkin' Broadway) "...enough comedy, ridiculousness, and delight to make even the Grinch smile." (Broadway World) ACTING COMPANY BOB ABELMAN as Mr. De Pinna CHRIS BIZUB as Boris Kholenkov DAVID BOYCE as G-Man 2 "Mac" SYRMYLIN R. CARTWRIGHT as G-Man "The Man" SUE COHEN as Duchess Olga Katrina JEANNINE GASKIN as Rheba GREGORY DYLAN as G-Man 3 "Jim" MAYA JONES as Essie JOSHUA MCELROY as Ed ANNE J. MCEVOY as Penny Sycamore MIGUEL OSBORNE as Donald CARLA PETROSKI as Gay Wellington CHRIS RICHARDS* as Tony Kirby LUTHER PETE ROBINSON as Paul Sycamore PROPHET SEAY as Henderson CORLESIA SMITH as Alice Sycamore LAURA STARNIK as Mrs. Kirby GREG WHITE as Grandpa LOU WILL as Mr. Kirby * Denotes member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States CREATIVE TEAM Director ......................... FRED STERNFELD** Stage Manager .............. MEGAN MINGUS* Scenic Designer ............. RICHARD H. MORRIS, JR. Lighting Designer .......... ROBERT PECK Costume Designer ......... INDA BLATCH-GEIB Sound Designer ............. STAN KOZAK Props Mistress. .............. CLIFFIE JONES Technical Director ......... PROPHET SEAY Resident Costumer ........ BRIELLE MCGREW Choreographer ............. BEBE WEINBERG KATZ * The stage manager is a member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. ** The director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a National Theatrical Labor Union. visit Karamu 2.0 online at www.karamuhouse.org<http://www.karamuhouse.org/>

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