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Annie's Back On Stage This Weekend @ Brecksville Little Theatre!
by Jarred Nichols via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Brecksville Little Theatre Proudly Presents: *ANNIE: The 40th Anniversary Celebration* Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin April 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 2017 Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM For tickets and info, call the box office: 440-526-4477 <(440)%20526-4477> *Reservations strongly recommended.* On April 21st, 1977, everyone’s favorite little orphan, Annie, opened on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre. This April, Brecksville Little Theatre will not only celebrate the “to-the-date” 40th Anniversary of Annie’s debut on the Great White Way, but also bid a fond and heartfelt farewell to BLT before it merges with BTOTS to become Brecksville Theatre in the fall. We hope you will join us for this thoughtful, heart-warming and truly special retelling of a beloved classic. Featuring Michael Rogan, Peggy Newton, Holly Scott, Jeremy Jenkins, Debbie Jenkins, Christopher Fortunato, Brenna Sherman, Emma Grace (EG) Canzano, Alexis Nelan, Kayli Vance, Lainey Rambert, Ashlyn Audino, Kevin Cline, Bob Pejsa, Joey Vartorella, Rocco Grassi, Richard Todd, Emily Koziol, Katey Kubera, Jen Sindyla, Libby Merriman, Dorota Zarzycka, Ghost Rogan And Introducing Lindsey Smits as Annie Directed by Jarred Nichols Musical Direction by Gregory Paparizos Choreography by Jennifer Justice Stage Manager: Nancy Marusek Technical Director: Jim Nichols Costumes by Gary Samarin Props Mistress: Evelyn Stevens Brecksville Little Theatre The Historic Old Town Hall on Brecksville’s Town Square 49 Public Square Brecksville, OH 44141 brecksvillelittletheatre.org <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbrecksvillelittletheatre.org%2F…>

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AUDITION/MONOLOGUE COACHING
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

*THIS IS AUDITION SEASON!* * ARE YOU PREPARED?* Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues under their belt. Do you? I can prepare you to Audition with Confidence! This the perfect time to find that *Contemporary & Classical Monologue*. I have worked on *Broadway*, *Off-Broadway*, *GLTF*, *The Cleveland Playhouse* , *Dobama*, *Beck Center*, as well as most of the local and regional theaters, and have a strong sense of what they are looking for . * I Can't get you the job...but I can prepare you to do your most solid work!* Having aided in the preparation of successful auditions for both professional venues and for college admittance to such schools as *Yale, Brown, Julliard, DePaul, SUNY Purchase, NYU Tisch and Syracuse University*, you will leave these sessions confident, balanced and well prepared. *WHAT OTHERS SAY:* *"The best private acting coach in Northeast Ohio! Personalized and creative coaching techniques. Highly knowledgeable and respected in the industry." --Darnell Jones AEA, SAG-AFTRA member* *"Marc has a gift for bringing the funny out and he is not afraid to go there. Marc encouraged me to experiment, be fearless and go there with him and it has paid off for me." - Bridget Chebo - Actress* *"Marc's talent, intelligence and guidance have been invaluable in my development as an actor. We work hard and have fun and I have complete trust in him." - Laura Starnik-Actress* *"Every student who works with Marc Moritz remarks to me about his insights, his complete knowledge of subject matter, his clarity and kindness. The ability to find a way to make each student grow is his gift." -Mitchell Fields - * * Reasonable Rates! * *Available East & West Side Location* * CONTACT: * *MARC MORITZ via Email : * * <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *or Directly @ 216-255-1120 <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *Marc Moritz *(AEA) Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the original Broadway production of the Sondheim/Prince musical *Merrily We Roll Along (https://www.bestworstthingmovie.com/ <https://www.bestworstthingmovie.com/> ) *and most recently appeared in *Yentl *at The Cleveland Playhouse and was a GLTF Company Member - appearing in *Into The Woods *as well as *The Crucible* , *You Can't Take It With You * & *All's Well That Ends Well*. . Theaters worked include: The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Idaho Theatre Festival, Long Wharf, Goodman, New Harmony, Carousel Dinner Theatre , Riverside Shakespeare Festival , Cain Park, Dobama and many more.Marc appeared as Tateh in the acclaimed JCC production of Ragtime. Also: *Ten Minutes From Cleveland* ,Cat In The Hat - *Seussical* ,Argan - *Imaginary Invalid* , Gremio - *Taming Of The Shrew* , Uncle John -*Grapes Of Wrath* , Alan -*Baby* , Touchstone - *AsYou Like It* , Ed - You Can't Take It with You -among others. Marc was the Founder/Director of the Cleveland based Giant Portions Improv Troupe. His improv training includes stints at ImprovOlympic and extensive workshops with Paul Sills, Del Close and Charna Halpern. Marc was a Visiting Guest Artist at Cornell University ,where he coached students and performed in productions as a professional mentor. Marc has taught Acting and Improv at AMDA, CAP 21, among many other professional acting programs. Marc currently is Professor at JCU where he teaches Speech and Communication as well as On-Camera Broadcasting.Marc received his MFA in Acting at Kent State University.

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Summer Theatre Camp Hiring Counselors
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Theatre Camp Counselor Location: French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, OH 44054 Rate of Pay: $9 per hour Job Summary: Under the close supervision of the Camp Director, counselors will assist with the planning, design and implementation of French Creek Theatre's two, week-long acting camps. All staff will be expected to create and lead theatre-based curricula to large groups of youth (grades 2-8), and assist in all day-to-day camp and facility-related operations as needed. This is a seasonal, part-time position. Requirements: Applicants should have or be working toward a degree in theatre, performance or other related field(s). Theatre performance experience. Experience working with children. Reliable transportation. Hours: * 6/19-22, 10AM-2PM * 6/26-30, 9AM-3PM * 7/6, 12PM-4PM * 7/10-14, 9AM-1:30PM Interested applicants should submit an application<http://www.metroparks.cc/application_forms/application.html>, cover letter and resume to: Brian McNally Cultural Arts Programmer French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, OH 44054 p: (440) 949-5200 x226 f: (440) 949-5068 bmcnally(a)metroparks.cc<mailto:bmcnally@metroparks.cc> Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

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Review of Cleveland Play House's "DIsney's Freaky Friday"
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

‘Freaky Friday’ causes Cleveland Play House and Playhouse Square to swap souls Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics In 2011, the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt (“Next to Normal”) collaborated with Tony Award- and Grammy Award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda (“In the Heights) to write the score and lyrics for “Bring it On.” “Bring It On” was loosely based on a 2000 non-musical film – a silly teen comedy with a formulaic storyline and cardboard cut-out characters – that spawned sequels so bad they went direct-to-video. Kit and Miranda’s exceptional’ talents were able to raise the musical version’s IQ a few points, but the mediocre film became a mediocre stage production. And now Kitt is at it again, either out of White Knight Syndrome that drives him to rescue lesser works from their fates or as an opportunity to capitalize on the lucrative teen and pre-teen markets. Or both. This time he convinced his “Next to Normal” colleague Brian Yorkey to write the lyrics for another fluffy screen-to-stage teen comedy based on the 1976 Disney film and 2003-remake, “Freaky Friday.” For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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Last Line Dancing Session this Saturday!
by Andrea Belser via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Rhythm Nation: Line Dancing Saturday April 29 at 2:30pm "Rhythm Nation" is a dance class series for people who would like to explore the many genres that dance has to offer. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We dived into Hip Hop, Contemporary African Dance, and Ballet; now we spring into April with Line Dancing! Teens and Adults; $15 Olmsted Community Center Dance Studio 8170 Mapleway Drive https://www.facebook.com/events/403328840039355/?ti=icl Sponsored by Amalgam Arts & Wellness Email us at AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com<mailto:AmalgamArtsWellness@outlook.com> for more information PS: next month explores Modern/Contemporary dance! Sundays at 1pm with special discounts for Mothers Day and Memorial Day! PPS: Missed a session you wanted to try? No worries! We offer them in private and semiprivate sessions! Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com<http://www.AndreaRBelser.com> www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com<http://www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com> Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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Petition update · April 29th A Sweet Campaign Kickoff · Change.org
by alexpmichaels＠prelude2cinema.com via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Join Prelude2Cinema at Lucy's Sweet Surrender this Saturday. https://www.change.org/p/city-of-cleveland-elect-emmy-winning-alex-michaels… Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar http://clevelandcinemaczar.com Watch the new Teaser for "Out of Darkness: Cleveland " http://www.n2darkness.com Join our Campaign to Create a Cinema Industry that will Create Jobs and Movies in Northeast, Ohio http://www.prelude2cinema.com/crusade.html

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Brigadoon - Opens this weekend!
by Marc Howard via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

*Aurora Community Theatre * *BRIGADOON* *Fantasy, Romance and Music emerge from the Scottish Mist * *April 28 - May 20 at ACT* AURORA, OHIO ---- The romantic musical fantasy, *BRIGADOON*, opens at Aurora Community Theatre April 28, continuing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 20 with two Sunday matinees 3 p.m. May 7 and 14 at the theatre, 115 E. Pioneer Trail. This beloved musical with book and lyrics by *Alan Jay Lerner* and music by *Frederick Loewe* is set in the Scottish Highlands where Brigadoon, a mysterious village, appears from the mist for just one day every 100 years. *Dustin Oliver* directs the delightful tale about love that transcends time. *Tim Shaffer* serves as music director, with choreography by *Julianne Kuchcinski* and *Sarah Kuchcinski. D. Keith Stiver* takes on the double duties of producer and accompanist. The story revolves around Tommy Albright, played by *Ron Davis*, and Jeff Douglas, performed by *Sam Kitzler*, two somewhat jaded, young American businessmen. Lost on a game-hunting holiday in Scotland, Tommy and Jeff are drawn to the lively music of a country fair underway in Brigadoon. There the travelers meet the MacLaren family, headed by Andrew (*Bernie Keister*), who are preparing for the wedding of daughter, Jean (*Shelby Carlisle) *to Charlie Dalrymple* (Kevin Rabbits)*. Tommy quickly catches the eye of MacLaren’s daughter Fiona, performed by *Emily Zart.* *Rollin DeVere *plays Mr. Lundie, who explains the myth of Brigadoon. To maintain its innocent charm and protect it from the outside world, 200 years ago the local minister prayed to God to have the town disappear and only to reappear for one day every 100 years. All citizens of Brigadoon are forbidden to leave the town, or it will disappear forever. The cast of townspeople includes:* Stephen Bundy **(Angus MacGuffie), **Dennis Dumont **(Archie Beaton), **Sarah Kuchcinski **(Maggie), **Michaela Bennett **(Fishmonger), **Tyler Harding **(Harry Beaton), **JB Miller** (Jane Ashton), **Elyse Mulvaney **(Kate), **David Rusnak **(MacGregor), **Shannon Eller **(Meg Brockie), **Neil Rubin **(Sandy Dean),* *Tom Horsfall **(Stuart Dalrymple), *and *Rollin DeVere* (*Frank)*. Actors in the ensemble include:* Stephen Bundy*, *Dennis Dumont, Julianne Kuchcinski, Sarah Kuchcinski, Katie Hintze, Liz Fuller, Michaela Bennett, JB Miller, David Rusnak, Neil Rubin, Tom Horsfall, Elyse Mulvaney, *and *Bernie Keister.* *Ann Nyenhuis *serves as stage manager with *Jim Eller*, assistant stage manager. *Rachel Veeneman *designed the costumes and *Deb Malcolm, *the lighting. *Maggie Hamilton *oversees sound, while *Marc C. Howard *is liaison to the ACT Board of Trustees. *Nyenhuis *also oversaw the set construction crew of *Neil Rubin, Joe Mira, Marty Pekarcik, Dave Nyenhuis, Andrew Gordon, Jim Eller, April Sike, Sarah Kuchcinski, and Jerry Schaber.* *Brigadoon* highlights traditional Celtic dance and music with cameo performances featuring sword dancing by *Stephen Bundy *and bagpipes by* Jesse Tucker.* The live orchestra includes music director,* Tim Shaffer*, who will also play trumpet, with *Jonathan Skip Edwards **(Bass), **Marianne Paul **(Cello), **Debbie Bodkin **(Clarinet), **Michelle Worthing **(Flute), **Lisa Kay Muth **(F horn), **Josiah Dyck **(Oboe), **Scott Shaughnessy **(Percussion) **Heather Kovach **(Violin) and **D. Keith Stiver **(Keyboard).* Lerner and Loewe’s* BRIGADOON *is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Tickets at $16 for adults, $11 for youth 18 and under, are available online, including seat selection, at www.auroracommmunitytheatre.com, or call the box office at 330-562-1818 <(330)%20562-1818>. Group discounts are available by calling the box office. Opening night tickets include a complimentary after-show gala and the opportunity to meet cast and crew. Aurora Community Theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail, near the intersection of SR 43 and 306, at the gazebo, in the center of Aurora. ACT extends appreciation to The Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr. Family Foundation for their generous underwriting of the Wells Main Stage. *ACT, celebrating 57 successful seasons in 2016-17, annually presents three Regular Season shows, a summer stock production, benefit show, plus two children’s summer workshops, reaching an annual audience of nearly 7,000. ACT showcases the region’s top actors, musicians, costume and set designers, construction, lighting, sound and backstage crews -- all of whom generously donate their time and talent.*

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AUDITIONS Extras and Actors Needed!
by Angela Spring via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Renaissance Community Theater is pleased to announce: AUDITIONS For “ALL OF ME” A STAGE PLAY Performance Date: July 8, 2017 Cleveland, Ohio Extremely fed up with the T.V. cable network where she is employed; Angela, chooses to make a sudden decision to quit her job. However, when her boss entices her to stay, he is quickly introduced to “facets” of Angela he has never recognized before. Both Angela and her boss are in for a day that will change their lives. CAST: ( Extras/Main Characters) 4 African American women ages 20 -60 yrs. old 2 Female Singers * Bring a headshot or current photo with attached résumé or a short bio. * Singers be prepared to sing 2 songs a capella. Cleveland Audition Dates: 5/2/17 @ 4PM – 9PM 5/4/17 @11AM –5PM 5/6/17 @ 10AM – 1:00 PM To schedule your audition, email your name and best contact phone number to: renaissancetheater(a)yahoo.com Sides from the script will be provided at the time of audition. For more information please see our website: https://renaissancetheater.wixsite.com/mysite This is a non-equity production.

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Don't Dress For Dinner - Two More Weeks at Workshop Players
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 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 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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Stocker Arts Center to Host Jonathan Kingham and Ryan Shea Smith in Concert
by Allison Jack via NEohioPAL 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Stocker Arts Center to Host Jonathan Kingham and Ryan Shea Smith in Concert The Stocker Arts Center will host Jonathan Kingham and Ryan Shea Smith in concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 19 as part of the Random Acts Series<https://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/event-categories/random-acts-series/> in the Hoke Theatre at Lorain County Community College. With diverse musical styles ranging from folk, pop and jazz to R & B, a Jonathan Kingham and Ryan Shea Smith concert is all about the music. Kingham wrote his first song in 1996, "A Place Called Home." Since then, he won first place in The Unisong International Song Contest, has twice placed in the top five of the John Lennon Song contest, won first in the USA Songwriting Competition in the folk category as well as the Overall Grand Prize out of 33,000 entries, and was awarded first place in the gospel category of the ISC songwriting contest. His singing has been featured in films, soap operas and on the show "Felicity." Based out of Nashville he splits his time between touring the country and writing, recording and producing. He has toured with such diverse acts as Julio Iglesias Jr. and Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket. In addition to his solo career, Kingham currently plays keyboard and steel guitar for Toad the Wet Sprocket. Seattle native Ryan Shea Smith is also a veteran songwriter and recipient of multiple songwriting awards. His musical skill has been honed through jazz studies at the University of Washington and a steady touring schedule. He is known for his incomparable singing voice and has an impressive command of keyboard and guitar. Smith's sophomore release "Stay Awhile" is a John Lennon song contest winner. LCCC Early College High School students and alumni who will take part in the songwriting workshops that week will perform with the duo. Additionally, 8-year-old Avery who will also take part in the songwriting workshop will return to the stage with her mother, Tori Lambert. The Elyria second-grader was called onto the stage at a recent St. Jude Jam benefit and entertained the group with her sing-along with Chris Janson. She plans to share a song she wrote about best friends. Tickets are available now for $20 each for adults or $10 for LCCC students with valid ID, children 18 and under and active duty military with a valid ID. Seniors 65 and up are $18. For more information or tickets, call the Stocker Arts Center box office at (440) 366-4040 or visit www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com>. The Stocker Arts Center is located at 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio on the campus of Lorain County Community College. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College 440.366.7082 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035

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