May 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

R & B Musicians/Some Blues & Jazz
by Irma McQueen via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

AfterThought NuSoul Band is auditioning *B**ass players, Lead Guitar, and Keyboard musicians* Please check out our FaceBook page: *AfterThought and the NuSoul Band.* If you sing lead and/or background vocals that is a plus but not required. Please contact* Irma at 234-212-1203*. Irma R. McQueen

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"HELLCAB" Auditions - ONE WEEK AWAY!! @ Kathleen Howland
by Jared Sparks via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

HELLCAB is a seventy-minute collection of scenes from a day in the life of a Chicago cabbie. Beginning with a 6:30 a.m. trip by a born-again couple…the cabbie's long day's journey proceeds with fares from, among many others, a dangerous trio of druggies, a piggish mini-capitalist, a benumbed rape victim, an argumentative pair of fellow cabbies, a drunken woman on welfare, a smug lawyer, a randy couple on the way to a motel, and two boisterous New Yorkers out on the town. Alternately frightening, hilarious and poignant, these sharply etched blackouts and cameos…are capped by a stunning and very touching final scene. Directed by: Jared Sparks Stage Manager: EJ McKenna Set Design: EJ McKenna Costume Design: Erin Milano Properties Design: Lucas Ostronisky Sound Design: Buddy Lee Lighting Design: Kevin Rutan Location: Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre (Downtown Canton) Audition Dates: May 20th (2-4PM) and May 21st (2-4PM) Please bring headshots/resumes with you to auditions (if available) Performance Dates: July 14, 15, 21, 22 (All shows at 8PM) ALL ROLES AVAILABLE! Must be 18 or older to audition due to adult content and language. Please come prepared to read from the script and do some character exercises. *ROLES AVAILABLE:* CAB DRIVER (30s) OLDER WHITE MAN (40-60) - Plays the Religious Man, Al, Homer, Steve, Intense Man, Southside Guy, and Obnoxious Guy #2 OLDER WHITE WOMAN (40-60) - Plays the Religious Woman, Looker, Drunk Woman and Distraught Woman YOUNG WHITE MAN (18-35) - Plays Pakistani Man, Crack Head, Good-Looking Man, Some Guy, Scary Man, and Obnoxious Guy #1 BLACK MAN (20-40) - Plays X-Hat, Young Black Man, Father-to-Be, Boyfriend, and Architect BLACK WOMAN (20-40) - Plays Lawyer, Pregnant Woman, Shalita, and Dispatcher's Voice YOUNG WHITE WOMAN (18-35) - Plays Shopper, Stoned Girl, Good-Looking Woman, Receptionist, and Southside Girl Please direct all questions to the director at jsparks6(a)kent.edu TO SIGN UP: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0848a8aa2ea3ff2-will -- *Jared Sparks* *jsparks6(a)kent.edu <jsparks6(a)kent.edu>* *330-754-5503*

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TOMORROW: Shakespeare & Sound workshop with Lara Mielcarek
by Tess Burgler via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

Shakespeare & Sound MAY 13 & 14 12:00-3:00PM BOTH DAYS Join OSF actor-educator Lara Mielcarek for this vocal workshop. Explore how the use of consonants and vowels unlock the mystery behind Shakespeare's great characters. A magical aural experience that will tap the actor into the truest connection with a character's emotional and analytical self. Ages 13+ $75 for two days (6 hours total), discounts avaliable for families with more than one student. Small class environment. Held on the Henry C. Bishop Stage at Greystone Hall in Akron Register here: https://www.showclix.com/event/weekend-workshop-shakes-sound Or call 330-374-7574 OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Our talented company members and educators want to share their skills and expertise with the community. These fun and intensive programs are masterclasses in some of the most exciting elements of theatre. Classes are suitable for all skill levels! Whether you are a dedicated actor hoping to hone her classical acting skills or the curious beginner looking to have some fun with the Bard, we have the class you're looking for. Small class environment, two days of training, and on the actual Greystone Stage. At $75-$100 per student (depending on the course), these classes are a steal! See below for detailed descriptions, or start shopping right away. SHOP ALL CLASSES Private tutoring also available; call 330-374-7574 for details. Scholarship applications are available upon request. OSF wants to make our art accessible to the entire community. Please reach out to us if you feel your student may qualify for one of our need-based scholarships.

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Auditions: PLAYground New Plays Workshop at TCT
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

PLAYground is an exciting program, now in its second year, that showcases new works for children by Cleveland-area writers during this two-week intensive workshop in July of 2017. Writers (using local directors, and actors age 16 and up) will be given one week's rehearsal to showcase their works in true workshop fashion, book in hand, and one weekend to perform that workshop for the public, complete with audience talk-backs following performance. During the week, they are given full use of the TCT rehearsal space, stage, and access to puppets, props, and costumes. PLAYground gives Cleveland-area writers a chance to put their work up on its feet, to help provide development of ideas, and exposure to the public. Plays submitted to PLAYground may be considered for future, full-stage production by TCT. Website: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/playground.htm WHAT: PLAYground gives local writers a chance to develop their work in a professional environment, with support from TCT. After a week's rehearsal, the workshop piece will be presented to the public in two performances over one weekend. HOW: TCT will provide directors, stage managers, and actors--age 16 and up, rehearsal and performance space, their prop and puppet stock, and costumes. PLAYground will also be fully marketed as part of TCT's 2017 programming. WHEN: PLAYground runs (including rehearsals) from July 1st through July 16th. Performances take place Saturdays, July 8th & 15th, and Sundays, July 9th & 16th. Each play will get two performances, and fully moderated talk-backs. Auditions will be cold-readings by appointment in half-hour intervals. You'll only need to be there for one half-hour time slot. TCT will begin taking appointment requests on May 1, 2017 by email at talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com Actors will only need to be available for rehearsals and productions in which they are directly involved. More information about rehearsal times and which shows have been selected will be posted as it comes in. Stay tuned to this page to find out more! Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *2017 Season* *Red Onion, White Garlic (a Tale of Indonesia) *April 8 - 30 by David Hansen, directed by Katelyn Cornelius *Sundiata (a Tale of Mali) *June 10 - July 2 by Nina Domingue Glover, directed by Nina Domingue Glover & Nathan Lilly *The Rainbow Serpent (A Tale of Aboriginal Australia) *Sept. 16 - Oct. 8 by Christopher Johnston, directed by Alison Garrigan *Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (A Dickens of a Holiday Tale) *Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 by Michael Sepesy, directed by Alison Garrigan Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680 www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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Summer Camp Classes with Rubber City Shakespeare and Spotlight School of the Arts
by Sarah Bailey via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

*Rubber City Shakespeare and Spotlight School of the Arts* *Brand new Summer Camps!* *Spend your summer performing and creating. Our companies are joining forces to create new and innovative arts inspired camps for your students. Explore, Learn, Create and Perform with us this summer!* *Questions: sarah(a)rubbercityshakes.com <sarah(a)rubbercityshakes.com> * *Theater Classes* *Something Rotten- Shakespeare Workshop <https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/969986>* *$250 tuition June 12-23* *Ages 7-14; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. * If to be or not to be is the question, then the answer is to be at this workshop! Join the professional actors and teaching artist at Rubber City Shakespeare as they teach your student all they need to know about the Bard. Morning classes will focus on classical acting technique, stage combat and script analysis. Students will put those skills to use in their afternoon rehearsal of *Hamlet*. Experience the power of Shakespeare in this one of a kind class. The class will perform on the last day of camp at 6:30 PM at the home of Rubber City Shakespeare. *Greek Week <https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/969987> $150 tuition* *June 26-30* *Ages 7-14; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.* Travel in time and walk among the ancients with our fun-filled Greek Week. Students will explore the origins of theater and re-imagine the classics through play-writing, acting technique and mask making. Your child will create an original work in the Greek style of drama. Move over Percy Jackson--there are some new Rubber City Kids in town! The class will present their original work on the final day of camp at 6:30 PM at the home of Rubber City Shakespeare. *Musical Theater Performance Classes* *Rubber City Shakespeare and Spotlight on the Arts are partnering to create a brand new theatrical experience. Our senior company will have intensive technique training in the morning in dance, music and theater and will put that technique to work in the afternoon as they rehearse for a fully produced show. Our mini company will join in the afternoon for rehearsals. Students will work with some of the best talent in Northeast Ohio as they train with a professional Director, Voice teacher and Dance Instructor. This fun and creative environment will nurture each performer at their level and challenge them to become better at their craft. This is a great class for beginners to experts! Our summer stock company will perform a fully produced musical on the last day at the home of Rubber City Shakespeare in Downtown Akron. * *Disney's The Lion King, KIDS <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online>* *Tuition*: $450 July 10-21, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Senior company (ages 7-14) Mini company (ages 5-6) 1:00-5:00 p.m. Tuition: $200 *Disney's Aristocats, Kids <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online>* Tuition: $450 July 24- August 4, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Senior company (ages 7-14) Mini company (ages 5-6) 1:00-5:00 p.m. Tuition: $200 *Dance Classes* Mommy and Me - Tea for Two <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> Tuition: $120 Ages 10-24 months June 5-9; 9:00-10:00 a.m. daily Look at that baby go! You and your baby will explore the world around, as your baby works on large motor development and fine motor skills. We will dance, sing and play….the best part it, it’s all done together! This class is based on children’s literature with the goal to bring stories to life. Children will learn through music and the importance of rhythm as pre-reading skills with mommy and our experienced instructor. <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> Core Dance Intensive <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> Tuition:$250 Grades 5-9 June 12-16; 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. daily This four day energetic and exciting dance intensive is intended for the intermediate/advanced dancer grades 5 and up and is designed to give dancers the opportunity to fine tune their technique and experience choreography and technique classes from Master Teachers. Each day will include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. Students will shine at the end of the week performing in a dance concert for their family and friends! PINKALICIOUS Dance Camp <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> Tuition: $175 Ages 5-9 June 12-16; 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. daily This five day camp is based on the children’s book Pinkalicious! Students will be taught by Pinkalicious herself in this fun and interactive dance camp. The week will be filled with tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre, crafts, fun and everything PINK! Students will perform their Perfect Pinkalicious Performance at the end of the week for parents and friends! Movin with Moana <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> Tuition: $125 Ages 4-8 June 26-30; 9:00-11:00 a.m. daily Join the real Moana and our instructor in this musical theatre based camp. Create a story through crafts, musical theatre and dance instruction inspired by the movie Moana! We use our bodies, voices, and imaginations to join Moana as she searches Polynesia for a fabled island and mysterious secrets! A performance will take place on the last day of class! <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> Cirque Du Sol’baby <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> Tuition: $105 Ages 3-6 August 7-11; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. daily Turn your attention to the center ring as your child’s imagination begins to soar. This class is for the budding young performer, they will dance like a ballerina on the high ropes and dramatically tame the lion in the center ring. Our circus participants will hear stories, sing songs, engage in dramatic play and work on balance and coordination. Your preschooler will jump at the chance to imagine and grow! Spotlight on their imagination! *Show Choir* Spotlight Singers <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d44ada828aaff2-spotlight> Tuition: $200 Ages 9-15 June 26-30; 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily This camp is *By audition only* (there is no cost to audition) Auditions will take place on May 20 from 1-4p.m. Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song. Sing and dance with this new outreach program at Spotlight. Our dancers/singers will perform once a month at area community events. They will share their talents and gain experience. Your child will spend a week learning the routine and a year performing! Each member will receive a t-shirt and a show choir costume to wear throughout the season. Program fee includes camp and costume. Rubber City Shakespeare Company 647 E. Market Street Akron, Oh 44304 234-252-0272 <(234)%20252-0272> info(a)rubbercityshakes.com SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1065 MEDINA RD Medina, Ohio 44256 330-414-0350 <(330)%20414-0350> marissa(a)spotlightschoolofthearts.com -- Sarah Bailey M.M. Associate Artistic Director Rubber City Shakespeare Co. www.rubbercityshakes.com

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REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE SUMMER 2017
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

*THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER* HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE SUMMER TRAINING - 2017 Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute (HBTI) , now in it's 5th year, offers performing arts training and professional production experiences for young people from first grade through college. HBTI, a part of the Performing Arts Department at Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, offers young people a challenging curriculum of drama, dance and/or music, as well as the opportunity to participate in fully staged productions. HBTI boasts instructors who are some of the top professional actors, directors, designers and academics in the area, and who have a long list of successful former students who have gone on to Broadway, film and television. HBTI faculty for 2017 season include Tess Burgler, Jenny Burnett, India Burton, Anjanette Hall, T.J.Hanley, Dan Hendrock Bebe Weinberg Katz, John Krol, Joe Pine, R.Scott Posey, Austin Riley, Bob Russell, Rebekah Sharpe, Katie Zarecki and Ryan Zarecki. Directing the main stage productions will be Bebe Weinberg Katz ,Fred Sternfeld, and Dan Hendrock with music direction by John Krol, scenic design by T. Paul Lowry, sound design by Carlton Guc and costume design by Jackie Guerra HBTI offers programs on three levels: PRIME( grades 1-4) :and PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING: Middle (grades 5 – 8) Upper (9th- college). Sessions One and Two are each 3-week long and Sessions Three is for 2 weeks. Session start dates are June 19, July 10 and July 31st respectively. Director Bebe Weinberg Katz said, "While the training at HBTI is geared toward the young performer interested in a professional theatre career, our students gain the confidence, discipline and social skills that will help give them the extra edge in this highly-competitive world, no matter what their eventual field of pursuit. The students also find the process immensely *FUN, *exciting, rewarding and a great place to make life long friends." Since 2013 Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute (HBTI) has been the summer theatre home for more than 600 students who have taken classes and workshops in acting, musical theatre and dance and nearly 300 of its students have been involved in HBTI's highly acclaimed productions. These productions have received numerous broadwayworld.com nominations. Last summer’s production of *Into the Woods* won for “best theatre production for young audiences.” Past productions of *Rent-School Edition *and *You're a Good Man Charlie Brown *has also taken home this award. HBTI will also mount two full productions: *Children of Eden, *directed by Bebe Weinberg Katz, with associate direction by Fred Sternfeld ( June 30-July 9) and *Side Show, *directed by Dan Hendrock (July 28 – August 6). HBTI productions are a direct extension of the training. "Our shows allow the students to apply the tools and techniques they learn during the day in productions mounted by top professional directors and designers." Katz added, "Our young performers have the opportunity to participate in production of the highest professional level." There is still time to audition to join the ensemble in both productions. Email HBTI director Bebe Katz to set up an audition at bkatz(a)hb.edu To find out more about the Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute and to register for summer training sessions, visit www.hb.edu/hbti. Check out the photos, the new advanced acting workshops, the schedule and course description for all of our programs and make certain you take a minute to watch the videos on our brand new movie page. If you have additional questions email HBTI director, Bebe Weinberg Katz at bkatz(a)hb.edu

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***Tonight***Ma'Sue Productions presents God and Earth: A Reading
by Ma'Sue Productions via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

Ma’Sue Productions and Center for Applied Drama and Autism (C.A.D.A.) *Presents* *GOD AND EARTH * *A READING OF AN ORIGINAL PLAY * *WRITTEN BY JOHN DAYO ALIYA * *Description* A family faces generational trauma an on the eve of President Barack Obama's 2008 election. Don't miss the reading of a new original play we developing TONIGHT*! *We are so excited to invite into an exclusive look at the early stages of the writing process! *FRIDAY **MAY 12th* *8:00pm* *Center for Applied Drama and Autism* Evans Building 333 S. Main St. Downtown Akron, Ohio 44308 *REAR BASEMENT* -- Vince Tyree Executive Director, Ma'Sue Productions 216-355-1835 John Dayo Aliya Artistic Director, Ma' Sue Productions 330-564-5764

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HOT READ: "SKATING HOLLYWOOD BLVD."
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

"Skating Hollywood Blvd.," five plays about life in the Hollywood fast lane by Cleveland author/provocateur Joey Bauer, is on kindle at last for just $.99. 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 booty." Based on true stories set to “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” by Ronnie Spector.

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Auditions - EQUUS - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

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Great Show! Benefit Performance!!!! Join Us!!!
by Vicki Fritzman via NEohioPAL 12 May '17

12 May '17

Hi Everyone! On May 12th,13th,19th and 20th, Steppin' Out will present their latest benefit event KALEIDOSCOPE OF SONG. 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! Tickets are $15.00 at the door - remember this is a benefit!!! 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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