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CPT announces General Auditions for 2017/2018 Season
by Auditions via NEohioPAL 18 Jun '17

18 Jun '17

Cleveland Public Theatre announces General Auditions for CPT's 2017/2018 Season Cleveland Public Theatre is holding general auditions for our 2017/2018 season. (Check out our season announcement here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn_8dqBUuWDIz8J0U58WbMY0kldeuJqqb4HTEA7DtSq0…>.) All Northeast Ohio actors interested in working with CPT are encouraged to audition. CPT has a history of multicultural casting and is committed to representing our community on stage. A casting breakdown for each show is below. General Auditions When: Saturday, June 24, 11:00am-8:00pm There will be additional appointments available on Sunday, June 25, 7:00pm-10:00pmfor those actors unavailable to audition on Saturday. NOTE: Some directors for the 2017/2018 season will not be at the Sunday auditions. Where: Cleveland Public Theatre (6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102) - James Levin Theatre Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in five minute increments. Actors should prepare no more than two minutes of material which can include 1-2 brief monologues and/or a short a cappella song. (Please note: auditions will be stopped at 2 minutes.) AEA contracts will be considered throughout the season. When scheduling your audition, please provide your preferred time and phone number. Interested actors should schedule an appointment by emailing CPT at auditions(a)cptonline.org<mailto:auditions@cptonline.org>. Casting Breakdown The Family Claxon World Premiere Written by Eric Coble, 2016/2017 Nord Family Foundation Catapult Fellow Directed by Craig George Rehearsals begin on or around August 22 Previews October 5 - 7 & 12. Runs October 13 - 28. Gordon Square Theatre. Large multi-ethnic cast - many types, many adult ages. 1 woman (30's - 40's) - Any Ethnicity - sharp comic timing 1 man (30's - 40's) - Any Ethnicity - sharp comic timing 1 man (50's - 60's) - Any Ethnicity 1 woman (20's) - Any Ethnicity 1 man (20's) - Any Ethnicity 1 man (20's - 50's) - Any Ethnicity - good with accents & physical comedy 3 women (20's - 50's) - Any Ethnicity - good with accents & physical comedy The Art of Longing World Premiere Written by Lisa Langford Directed by Jimmie Woody Rehearsals begin on or around September 11 Previews October 26 - 28 & November 2. Runs November 3 - 18. James Levin Theatre. 1 African-American woman (20's) 1 African-American man (50's) 1 African-American woman (30's) 1 white man (flexible age) This play deals with themes of gender and gender identity. We may seek transgender people to play at least one of these roles. The Loush Sisters get HARD for the Holidays; Yippie-Kai-Yay Mother-Loushers World Premiere Created by Beth Wood, Liz Conway and Michael Seevers, Jr. Directed by Beth Wood Rehearsals begin on or around October 9 Previews November 24 - 26 & 30. Runs December 1 - 23. Gordon Square Theatre. Large multi-ethnic cast - many types, many adult ages. How to End Poverty in 90 Minutes (with 199 people you may or may not know) Regional Premiere Conceived and led by Michael Rohd Created by Sojourn Theatre and collaborators Rehearsals begin January 8 Runs multiple times and days from January 24 - 28. Gordon Square Theatre. 4 Facilitator performers (all ethnicities and adult ages) American Dreams World Premiere Written by Leila Buck Directed and developed by Tamilla Woodard. In collaboration with Varín Ayala, Monte Bezell, Osh Ghanimah, Ahmad Maksoud, Jens Rasmussen, Imran Sheikh and Rasha Zamamiri. Rehearsals begin on or around January 12 Previews February 8 - 10 & 15, Runs February 16 - March 3. James Levin Theatre. 1 Palestinian (Middle Eastern) man (20's - 40's) 1 Mexican (Latino) man (20's - 40's) 4 Television Crew Members (all genders, ethnicities and adult ages) Br'er Cotton National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Written by Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm Director TBD Rehearsals begin on or around February 26 Previews March 29 - 31 & April 5. Runs April 6 - April 21. Gordon Square Theatre. 1 African-American young man (teen) 1 white young woman (teen) 1 African-American woman (30's) 1 African-American man (60's) 1 white man (30's) To schedule an audition, email CPT at auditions(a)cptonline.org<mailto:auditions@cptonline.org> Reminder: CPT is accepting proposals for the 2017/2018 New Play Development programs. For more information and to apply, click here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn_8dqBUuWDIz8J0U58WbMY0kldeuJqqb4HTEA7DtSq0…>. Deadline for submissions is Monday, June 12, 2017.

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Summer Theatre Camp Offerings
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 18 Jun '17

18 Jun '17

TrueNorth Cultural Arts still has a few openings for their upcoming theatre camps: http://tncatheatrecamp.weebly.com SPOTLIGHT CAMP, Grades 1-5 Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS June 19-30, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon $ 235.00 per camper / $ 35.00 discount for additional siblings Journey to the Caribbean throughout our two-week summer theatre camp! Based on the best-selling book series, Jack and Annie journey in their magical tree house to eighteenth-century Caribbean. Focusing on collaboration and confidence, campers will travel to an exotic island with pirates, where all discover the power of friendship and the simple pleasures in everyday life. The sun will be shining and the waves crashing, as we bring Magic Tree House: Pirates past Noon KIDS to the stage. From set construction to song and dance, campers will learn what goes into creating a show in an encouraging and interactive environment. Featuring a final performance weekend for adoring fans, perfect for you budding actor or actress... Aye Aye mate!Art Performance will take place at the Emerald Event Center CENTER STAGE CAMP, Grades 6 - 12 Steven Sondheim’s Into the Woods, Jr. July 10 - August 14, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $ 345.00 per camper / $ 45.00 discount for additional siblings Taught by a supportive and knowledgeable staff of theatre artists, this five-week camp will expose burgeoning actors and actresses to the labor of love that is putting on a full-scale musical. With days split between artist-development classes, team-building exercises and show rehearsals, campers will be immersed in a professional yet warm atmosphere concentrated on growth, camaraderie and play. Concluding with a one-weekend run of Into The Woods Jr., Center Stage Camp is the right choice this summer! Performance will take place at the Emerald Event Center Contact Artistic Director - Rick Fortney for additional information: rfortney(a)tncarts.org (440) 724-7189 www.TNCArts.org

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Berko review: "How To Be A Respectable Junkie"
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 18 Jun '17

18 Jun '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: **“How to Be A Respectable Junkie” is a special evening of theater. Superb acting, within the confines of a meaningful script, it grabs and holds the audience’s attention. This is absolute must be seen theater for anyone who goes to be informed, to share in a real experience, to see that there may be light at the end of a tunnel, while observing a master class in acting. * *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>* to read the capsule judgments of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Dear List, Here is my partisan "Resistance to Trump" posting. Love, Fred
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 17 Jun '17

17 Jun '17

Dear List, This is a partisan email. I am against the Trump presidency. I am speaking for myself and not for Neohiopal. In the interest of evenhandedness, if one of you wants to post the opposite point of view with a similar goal of organization, you may. I get it. People are burned out by politics. And you are thinking "What can I do?" The answer is - plenty! There is no time for despair if we are going to change this situation. I attended Tim Hagan <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000784265779&fref=mentions>'s "Fearless Loyal Opposition" <https://www.facebook.com/TheFearlessLoyalOpposition/> meeting today and here are a few things you can do to help our country stay a democracy: 1) Use the "resistbot" every day to write your senators and congressmen about the issues that concern you. Just text to the number 50409 and type "resist" and then click send and it will walk you through a series of prompts to send letters. It is VERY easy to use. I have been using it every day since I found out about it. 2) Call. Call. Call. Senator Portman is on the fence about the Health Care Bill and calls to him have slowed down. Every vote counts. Congress contact info is on one of the files in this google folder <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6L9jLMW0gBEMGZScnBXQjZyV28>. 3) Volunteer. Even an hour or two a week will help. Email Tim Hagan <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000784265779&fref=mentions> at *timhagan14(a)yahoo.com <timhagan14(a)yahoo.com>* and he will send you a form to fill out. The MOST IMPORTANT thing we can do right now is help *Get Out The Vote* for the 2018 midterms. 49% of our country did not vote in last November's presidential election and we have to help change that as we go forward. If we can take back the Senate and House of Representatives then that will fast track impeachment. Here is a google drive folder entitles "The Fearless Opposition Tool Kit" that was created by Tim Hagan and his staff. It has a ton of information <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6L9jLMW0gBEMGZScnBXQjZyV28>. 4) If it within your means, subscribe to and support excellent news sources like the New York Times, Washington Post and others. Support Public Radio and TV. The only disappointment at today's meeting of around 150 people was that the crowd was about 90% over 50 and white. Please, PLEASE - all ages, ethnicities, people of color and LGBTQ are needed to combat the threat to our nation. Get involved. Anything you can do will help. -- Fred Sternfeld http://www.fredsternfeld.com 216-360-0718 <(216)%20360-0718>-home 216-496-6087 <(216)%20496-6087>-cell

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Audition Arsenal Workshop Thursday, June 29th
by Stephen via NEohioPAL 17 Jun '17

17 Jun '17

Due to demand we have opened up a second Audition Arsenal Workshop... Audition Arsenal Workshop Thursday, June 29th from 5:30-8:30pm Audition Arsenal Workshop Tuesday, June 20th (Closed) from 5:30-8:30pm We are hosting a MUST do workshop for all actors, models, singers and dancers that want to turn those auditions into bookings! You can be a fabulous model or talent but there is a great deal of skill involved in auditions. This is open to all with previous modeling, acting, singing or dancing backgrounds that are 14 years old or older. Click below to read more about this exciting workshop. Space is very limited for this workshop so don't wait. https://www.pmtm.com/pmtm-workshops Don't miss this fantastic opportunity.

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Are You Prepared for your Audition? Prepared to Get Cast?
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 17 Jun '17

17 Jun '17

To Aspiring & Experienced Actors & Other Performing Artists. Are You Prepared for your Audition? Prepared to Get Cast? Why would you show up at a job interview unprepared? If you got hired, would you have the training to prepare you for that specific position? Apply that same principle to your acting dreams. Casting directors, directors & producers expect prepared performers to arrive at auditions. Are you prepared? Note: Know actors who would benefit from craft development for theatre, on-camera, voiceover? Please forward to them. Study "Master the Arts" -Monologues, Auditions, & More- Private CoachingPrefer individual attention over classes? Like to schedule your own time? Know someone who could benefit from actors' training? Please share / post. Private Coaching "Master the Art:" Monologue & Character Development, Theatre & On-Camera Auditions & Acting If you are an aspiring or experienced actor pursuing your passion, or career in the creative arts, “Master the Art” coaching can help you learn or hone your artistic craft & the business basics of being a professional. "Master the Art" Do’s - Don’ts - & - How-to’s . Monologue Development . Character Development . Theatre Auditioning . On-camera Auditioning . On-camera Acting “Master the Art” private coaching helps you improve . Performance Preparation . Performance Power . Professional Etiquette We focus on what you need / want to help develop your acting craft for theatre, on-camera & film.. You don't have to sign up for a series of sessions. You come at will, based on your schedule and finances.We coach students, Mon. - Sat. No Sundays, except in extreme emergency. We meet in Shaker Hts. We accept cash, check, Money Order, PayPal Hope this helps you decide to schedule a session. Or, for more information, contact:wakeupandlives@gmail.com Coach: Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA Exec. Director, Wake Up And Live’s Actors’ Studio (WUAL) Producer, Director “Wake Up And Live with the Arts” wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com Ask us about our WUAL Performances & Presentations. Custom designed for your event.

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Review of Mercury Theatre Company's "Carousel"
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 17 Jun '17

17 Jun '17

Mercury offers a melancholy and magnificent ‘Carousel’ Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics When theaters stage Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s gorgeous but outmoded and overtly lyrical 1945 musical “Carousel,” based on Ferenc Molnar’s 1909 play “Liliom,” the tendency is to throw big-budget production values and operatic conventions at it. But not the production currently being performed on the Mercury Theatre Company stage. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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Looking for extras and Audio
by DanWingOhio . via NEohioPAL 17 Jun '17

17 Jun '17

LOOKING FOR EXTRAS This July and August we are shooting a very low budget comedy feature film and we still need a few extras, including a couple of small speaking roles. ANNIE'S MOM Female, age 40-60 Very kind woman and she has a "fullet" hairstyle and one line. Wig provided if needed. Filming time is approximately 1 hour. Mr. McGEE Male, age 40-65+ Creepy neighborhood guy and a convicted criminal. Two different days of filming, 2 hours total. MULLET #2 and #3 Male, age 25-45 Part of a group of men with "mullet" hairstyles. Angry. Three different filming dates. Total filming approx 6 hours. SENIOR CITIZEN DELI CUSTOMER Male or Female, age 65+ One line. Ordering deli meat. Filming will take approximately 1 hour. CREW - AUDIO Looking for someone with experience in recording audio on set for video. We are shooting a very low budget feature film in the Cleveland are and there are two days in July in which we need another sound person. Equipment provided if needed. Paid. Let me know your hourly/day rate and I can provide more information about filming. Thank you! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/my-summer-in-ohio#/

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KIDS! MAKE A MOVIE THIS SUMMER - SEE IT IN A MOVIE THEATER!
by Lakewood Young Filmmakers Academy via NEohioPAL 17 Jun '17

17 Jun '17

*NOW ENROLLING KIDS AGES 11-17* 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 11-17, 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 where their movie will be seen by an audience of filmmakers, media, fans, friends and family. For more information or to enroll your child in this unique program visit WWW.LAKEWOODYFA.COM

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 17 Jun '17

17 Jun '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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