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KIDS SUMMER CAMP - MAKE A MOVIE WITH AWARD WINNING FILMMAKERS
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy via NEohioPAL 25 May '17

25 May '17

*NOW ENROLLING KIDS AGES 12-17* YOUNG FILMMAKERS SUMMER CAMP MAKE A REAL MOVIE, SEE IT IN A REAL MOVIE THEATRE! The Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy Summer Camp is *THE ONLY CAMP* of its kind in Ohio! A two week filmmaking camp June 19-30 at *THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON - LAKEWOOD*, in which students, ages 12-17, will work together to write, shoot and edit a real film from start to finish with the help of award winning industry professionals serving as instructors and counselors. The camp culminates in a red carpet premiere of their film at *THE CAPITOL THEATRE* on July 6! * SPACE IS LIMITED - ENROLL TODAY!* For more information or to enroll your child in this unique program visit WWW.LAKEWOODYFA.COM -- Hortencia Swinderman Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy www.lakewoodyfa.com 440.789.6472

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PICKWICK ACTING AUDITIONS - JUNE 5 - PAID
by Michael Rogaliner via NEohioPAL 25 May '17

25 May '17

PICKWICK & FROLIC AUDITIONS 2035 East 4th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 Beauty Queen Killer Pickwick's Newest Murder Mystery Comedy The Kiddie Royale Pageant Girls have grown up and they're out for Revenge. 1 WOMAN or 1 MAN in drag (30's - 50's with some singing) Auditions: Monday, June 5 7pm - 8pm Please e-mail your interest to rogalinerm(a)sbcglobal.net This is a scripted show with some pop music and audience interaction. Digital photos & resumes encouraged. Rehearsals begin August 2017. 4 days per week. Show opens September 30, 2017 for a year run. One performance most weekends on Saturday nights. No additional rehearsals after opening. Pay is $75 - $100 per show. (approx. 35 - 40 Shows) Please know potential rehearsal and performance conflicts. AUDITION PREPARATION ACTING: 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 talent appropriate to a Beauty Pageant. (Baton twirling, dance, tumbling etc.) CHARACTERS Hildegard Stevenson (30's - 50's) Former Toddlers & Tiaras-Type Pageant Director All other roles were cast at April Auditions. 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 Rogaliner Music Directed by John DiSanto

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Auditions Announced! 'You Can't Take It With You' at The Cassidy Theatre
by The Cassidy Theatre via NEohioPAL 25 May '17

25 May '17

The Cassidy Theatre announces Auditions for: *You Can’t Take It With You* By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman *Directed by: Dan Sekanic* *Audition Dates:* - *Sunday June 4th, 2016 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM* - *Monday June 5th, 2016 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM* *OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary* - Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available - Community Theater production. Actors receive no monetary compensation. *Location: *The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Hts, OH 44130 (In the Greenbrier Commons, behind the Police Station) *Please be prepared for the following:* - Cold Reading from sides at the auditions - Bring a headshot and resume if available. - Please bring a list of conflicts you may have during the rehearsal period. Show Dates for *“You Can’t Take It with You” *August 4th - 6th, 18th - 27th **No performances the weekend of August 11th-13th* Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 PM and Sundays @ 3:00 PM Show Information: By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores, have been happily living their zany lives in his house for many years. This family (and their friends) are a madcap group of eccentrics, marching to the beat of their own drum, with pride and joy. But when practical young Alice Sycamore becomes engaged to her company’s Vice President Tony Kirby, the Vanderhof/ Sycamore clan must straighten up to meet the new in-laws. Disaster ensues when the Kirbys arrive at the wrong time. Can the two families find a way to accept each other, and more importantly, will love win out? *Character Breakdown: *The director hopes to make this cast as diverse as possible without changing the text. Martin Vanderhof (Grandpa) <http://stageagent.com/characters/16743/you-cant-take-it-with-you/martin-van…> - Martin Vanderhof is mainly called “Grandpa” in the play; he is the head of the family in every way. Male Penelope Sycamore <http://stageagent.com/characters/16744/you-cant-take-it-with-you/penelope-s…> - Penelope -- or Penny, as everyone calls her -- , is married to Paul, and is the daughter of Martin Female Paul Sycamore <http://stageagent.com/characters/16745/you-cant-take-it-with-you/paul-sycam…> - Mid-50s. Paul Sycamore is Penny’s husband, and Essie and Alice’s father. Male Essie Carmichael <http://stageagent.com/characters/16746/you-cant-take-it-with-you/essie-carm…> - Late 20s. Essie is the eldest daughter of Penny and Paul Sycamore, and granddaughter to Grandpa Female Alice Sycamore <http://stageagent.com/characters/16747/you-cant-take-it-with-you/alice-syca…> - Alice is the younger daughter of Penny and Paul Sycamore and granddaughter of Grandpa Vanderhof. Female Ed Carmichael <http://stageagent.com/characters/16748/you-cant-take-it-with-you/ed-carmich…> - Ed is Essie’s husband and son-in-law to Penny and Paul. Male Tony Kirby <http://stageagent.com/characters/16749/you-cant-take-it-with-you/tony-kirby> - Tony is Alice’s boyfriend and eventual fiancé. He is the Vice President of Kirby and Company Male Mr. Anthony Kirby <http://stageagent.com/characters/16750/you-cant-take-it-with-you/mr-anthony…> - Mr. Kirby is Tony’s father and the head of the Wall Street firm Kirby and Company Male Mrs. Miriam Kirby <http://stageagent.com/characters/16751/you-cant-take-it-with-you/mrs-miriam…> - Mrs. Kirby is the wife of Mr. Anthony Kirby and mother to Tony Female Boris Kolenkov <http://stageagent.com/characters/16752/you-cant-take-it-with-you/boris-kole…> - Russian. Kolenkhov is Essie’s ballet instructor. He admits that she is a horrible ballet dancer Male Donald <http://stageagent.com/characters/16753/you-cant-take-it-with-you/donald> - Donald is Rheba’s longtime boyfriend who frequently visits her where she works, Male Rheba <http://stageagent.com/characters/16754/you-cant-take-it-with-you/rheba> - Rheba is the maid for the Vanderhof/Sycamore family, but she is treated like one of the family. Mr. De Pinna <http://stageagent.com/characters/16755/you-cant-take-it-with-you/mr-de-pinna> - Mr. De Pinna is a close friend of the family, who has lived with them for the last eight years. Male Wilbur Henderson <http://stageagent.com/characters/16756/you-cant-take-it-with-you/wilbur-hen…> - Mr. Henderson works for the IRS and comes to talk to Grandpa about owing 22 years of back taxes Male Gay Wellington <http://stageagent.com/characters/16757/you-cant-take-it-with-you/gay-wellin…> - Gay Wellington is an actress who Penny invites to the house to read her plays. Female Grand Duchess Olga Katrina <http://stageagent.com/characters/16758/you-cant-take-it-with-you/grand-duch…> - Grand Duchess Olga Katrina was one of the Grand Duchesses of Russia before the Revolution Female *If you have any questions, or concerns please contact the Cassidy Theatre Box Office at #440-842-4600 or Director Dan Sekanic at dsekanic73(a)gmail.com <dsekanic73(a)gmail.com> The Cassidy Theatre Box Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:30- 3:30.* The Cassidy Theatre is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

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SAVE THE DATE: WORLD PREMIERE OF "TEEN ANGELS"
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 24 May '17

24 May '17

"Teen Angels," a drama by Joey Bauer, will be read at Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights on Sat., June 17th at 1 p.m., gratis. "Kids at juvenile hall and a troubled social worker ally fight the power; only the strong survive." The all-star cast includes: David Boncyk, Jeannine, Gaskins, Derek Amato, De'Ja Wilson, Maya Wilson, Gideon Patrick Lorete and Ren Harris. Bauer will direct.

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KARAMU CASTING NOTICE: BELIEVE IN CLEVELAND
by Casting via NEohioPAL 24 May '17

24 May '17

KARAMU HOUSE ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR NEW PLAY ABOUT CLEVELAND MAYOR CARL STOKES BELIEVE IN CLEVELAND written by DANIEL GRAY-KONTAR directed by TONY F. SIAS PERFORMANCE: JUNE 10, 2017 Karamu House Jelliffe Theatre Please submit headshot and resume along with ROLE you wish to be submitted for to: CASTING(a)karamuhouse.org<mailto:CASTING@karamuhouse.org> by Friday, May 26, 2017 5PM. ABOUT THE PLAY The concept of the collaboration, which is titled "Believe in Cleveland" after Mayor Stokes' inaugural speech, is to present a contemporary performance with a historical perspective that both celebrates the achievements of Carl Stokes and also looks to the future by inspiring young voices of CMSD to carry his legacy forward. The presentation will incorporate the spoken word and live music to convey Mayor Stokes' aspirations and accomplishments. This narrative docudrama about the historic election of Carl B. Stokes Jr as the nation's first African-American mayor of a major metropolitan city combines poetry, song, dance, and multi-media. The monologues and conversations captured here are drawn from such primary source material as newspaper articles, autobiographical notes, and video clips; however, much of what appears in the piece is comprised of fictionalized accounts of the historical period. Directed by Sias, BELIEVE IN CLEVELAND is written by poet, rapper, and journalist Daniel Gray-Kontar, Executive Director of Twelve Literary and Performative Arts Incubator. Student interns from Twelve Arts have has co-written the story. Kontar says, the piece is "a testament to the hope, struggle, and triumph of a city that set race aside to make history forty years before the election of the nation's first African American president, Barack Hussein Obama." NOW ACCEPTING NON-UNION SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: ROLES YOUNG CARL: 20s, African American, energetic, hopeful, must be natural with spoken-word poetry and/or rap LOUIS STOKES: 30s-40s, African American, Carl's brother YOUNG KENNETH: 30s-40s, Caucasian Male, campaign manager for Carl Stokes, hopeful, positive, strong-willed ELDER KENNETH: 50s-60s, Caucasian Male, to play "older" version of KENNETH, but still full of hope EDWARD: 40s, Caucasian Male, a phone worker on Stokes' campaign STREETS: 20s, Any ethnicity/gender; to play "the voice" of key Cleveland urban streets and neighborhoods; must be comfortable with spoken-word poetry; movement and vocals a plus Rehearsals begin immediately. All roles are compensated. There are no union contracts for these roles. Please submit headshot and resume along with ROLE you wish to be submitted for to: CASTING(a)karamuhouse.org<mailto:CASTING@karamuhouse.org> by Friday, May 26, 2017 5PM. No phone calls please.

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Casting Notice
by Emily Dunay via NEohioPAL 24 May '17

24 May '17

Eat Like A Bird Short Film -No Pay/Credit Only- We are in search of a little girl age 7-9 (or appears to be) and is Biracial (African American/Caucasian) or appears to be. She is the daughter of our two leads and is vital to the film. This role does have lines. Filming will be in the Cleveland area through the summer. Please send headshots (or photos), resumes and/or questions to eatlikeabirdmovie(a)gmail.com.

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EXACT CHANGE: The Film premieres June 21 at 7PM in Gordon Square's Capitol Theatre
by Scott Plate via NEohioPAL 24 May '17

24 May '17

Christine Howey's one-woman show *Exact Change, *developed at Cleveland Public Theatre, Playhouse Square, and None Too Fragile Theatre, will have its world premiere as a feature film Wednesday June 21 at 7:00PM at the Capitol Theatre in Gordon Square. This is a home-grown effort, produced in collaboration with g2h films and Malaika Enterprises, directed by Scott Plate. Tickets can be purchased here: https://squareup.com/store/exact-change. You can also make a tax-deductible donation to help us with distribution costs here: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/exact-change. Please support us any way you can, and help us to protect vulnerable people!

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Roots of Rock & Roll cover band needed
by jeremy gutow via NEohioPAL 24 May '17

24 May '17

Does anybody know of an EXTREMELY STRONG Rock & Roll cover band who can do all the big dance hits 1955-1959? I'm on the planning committee for a large party in August and we're thinking we want the theme to be 1950's; we need a great, non-stop dance sound. Elvis, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Danny & The Juniors, Little Richard, etc. No original music needed. Any direction would be appreciated.

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Job Posting - Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative
by Nanette Sigel via NEohioPAL 24 May '17

24 May '17

Vincent Lighting Systems Job Posting Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative SUMMARY: The Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative for the Ohio Product department will work with members of the Inside and Outside Sales team, to grow existing customers, create new customer relationships and meet and/or exceed monthly sales budgets at an appropriate margin, while increasing customer satisfaction. Process orders, quotes and keep customers informed. Will handle shipping and receiving operations while creating and maintaining all appropriate documentation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Identify customer needs and provide appropriate recommendations. * Refer customers to appropriate departments, salespeople or offices for additional assistance when necessary, with follow-up to ensure proper connections. * Create and process orders, requests for quotes, product bid requests and lead-time requests received by telephone, fax, e-mail or from the online store. * Input of sales orders, purchase orders, and shipping and receiving data. * Monitor order progress and promptly communicate any necessary information to the customer. * Support outside sales in processing orders, quotes and contacting vendors for necessary information. * Collect and verify customer contact information to ensure the company's databases are accurate and up-to-date, bringing any issues to marketing and accounts receivables' attention. * Assist walk-in customers as needed. * Help with Vincent Lighting's online store to ensure orders are processed and customers' needs are met in a timely manner. * Assist the Product Manager with setting and maintaining product warehouse standard stocking levels. * Upon generation of picking sheets, pull from stock, pack, seal, label and prepare orders for shipping. * Assist other departments in preparing packages and appropriate documentation for shipping. * Create and maintain proper documentation and tracking of shipments in and out of the company. * Receive and unload all incoming packages either manually or with a pallet jack; inspect packages to ensuring items have not been damaged in transit; verify all packing slips to purchase orders to ensure all items have been received prior to delivering internally; stock shelves with newly received products and rotate inventory. * Process customer literature requests and follow up on customer response surveys. * Perform other duties as assigned and directed. REQUIREMENTS: * A technical theatre or production background with a working knowledge of lighting basics is required. * Must have excellent inside sales and customer service experience. * Good communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must. * Must have good PC based computer skills (Microsoft Office). Previous experience with Sage 100 ERP and Sage CRM are a plus. * Must be highly organized and efficient with good attention to details. * Requires physical activity, frequent standing and walking throughout the day. * Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds on a frequent basis. * Previous shipping and receiving experience is preferred. Vincent Lighting Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. No phone calls please. To apply send resume and cover letter to : Walt Weber, Vincent Lighting Systems, 1420 Jamike Ave Ste 1, Erlanger, KY 41018, Fax 859-525-2050 or email us at jobopp(a)vls.com<mailto:jobopp@vls.com>. Nanette Sigel Marketing and Accounting Assistant nsigel(a)vls.com 6161 Cochran Rd Suite D | Solon, OH 44139 P: (216) 475-7600x200 | T: (800) 922-5356 | F: (216) 475-6376 Shop Online at VLS.com

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Looking for a female performer that resembles Moana
by Spectacular Party Entertainment Inc. via NEohioPAL 24 May '17

24 May '17

Hello and Happy Summer! Spectacular Party Entertainment Inc. (speparty.com) is currently looking for a female performer who resembles Moana. Since 2012, our team has provided character performers to North East Ohio and beyond! We are looking for a spectacular individual to join our team. We offer a flexible work schedule, that revolves around your personal availability. We do, however, prefer those with weekend availability as the majority of our entertainment is provided over the weekends. To apply, simply send a resume and headshot to bookspe(a)gmail.com. Those interested will need to fit the following requirements: - No viable tattoos while in costume - Have reliable transportation - Must pass a background check Thank you and have a spectacular day! Spectacular Party Entertainment Inc. (216) 512-0SPE, www.speparty.com

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