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REVIEW: CHESAPEAKE, in Canton
by Tom Wachunas via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '17

13 Jun '17

Ruffly Speaking By Tom Wachunas “I thought it would be very interesting, if somebody came back tolife as the dog of their worst enemy. I got very excited when I realized Icould kill my protagonist at the act break.” - playwright Lee Blessing, commenting on his play, Chesapeake Considering the societal bad blood soprofusely flowing in America of late, Canton’s Seat of the Pants Productionsdesigned its Summer season of plays, under the collective name of ACTS OFDISSENT, to, in the words of Craig Joseph,“…dramatize and "storify" some of the conflicts that exist in Americatoday in an effort to move hearts and open minds, thereby creating an avenuefor increased understanding and potential dialogue.” Joseph stars in the current production of Chesapeake, a one-man show written byLee Blessing in 1999. The setting for Chesapeake harkens to the tumultuous“culture wars” that began during the late 1980s (and raged through the 1990s),when vitriolic conservatives, including North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms andhis dour cronies, sought to diminish or dismantle the National Endowment forthe Arts (NEA) for its perceived promulgation of “indecent” art. Here we meet Kerr,a bisexual artist whose NEA-supported performance piece draws the ire of oneTherm Pooley, a blustery Southern conservative. After winning his Senate seatlargely by stirring up public furor over Kerr’s “obscene” art, Pooley campaignsto shut down the NEA. The outraged Kerr in turn concocts an elaborate act ofrevenge – which he considers a performance art work in itself - and steals theSenator’s beloved Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Lord Ratliff of Luckymore,nicknamed ‘Lucky,’ and affectionately called ‘Rat’ by Pooley. But before Kerrcan fully consummate his nefarious invasion of Pooley’s life, things goterribly wrong, taking a simultaneously bizarre and utterly hilarious turn whenLucky literally inhabits the body of Kerr. Or is it that Kerr inhabits Lucky? Thisentire performance is surely a metaphysical monologue. As Kerr, CraigJoseph is brilliantly commanding. He immerses himself in a seeminglyinexhaustible reservoir of performing stamina to sustain an astonishing rangeof postures and vocal nuances. Something of a neurotic anarchist at heart, Kerrstruggles through his pride and vulnerability to define and perhaps breach theshifting boundaries between art and life. He wags his shaggy tale with anincessant alacrity as endearing as it is quick and startling. So there’s astaccato intensity in the way Joseph pours out the confessional cascade ofKerr’s childhood memories, recollectionsof the other characters (including Pooley’s alluring personal assistant, andPooley’s domineering wife), and the fiery allocutions of his aesthetic philosophy,however confused it may be. As viewers, we become witnesses to an increasingly funnybut ironic and complex transformation. It’s an extraordinary morphing whereinJoseph’s most riveting sleight–of-personality is his portrayal of theself-aware Lucky. While seeing life from Pooley’s perspective, Lucky/Kerr alsotemporarily poses as God, hoping to direct Pooley’s NEA policy decisions. In a future time and place, maybe this playwill be regarded simply as a curious, sardonic caricature that skewered the self-righteoussloganeering and misguided visions of myopic politicians and artists alike. Butas it is now, and beyond considering potential elimination of the NEA (alwaysan easy target in the panoply of Federal budget expenditures), Blessing’s play (ablessing of a play) still speaks with palpable urgency and thought-provokingwit to our acrimonious times. At the end I wasreminded that now more than ever before, we need to start seeing each other notas adversarial agendas, but rather as faithful retrievers, so to speak, ofcultural dignity and peace. These days, maybe America is like that old jokeabout the dyslexic agnostic insomniac who stayed up all night, thumbing throughthe Bible, looking for Dog. Chesapeake, at the Black Box Theatre,located in GlenOak High School, 1801 Schneider Street Northeast, Canton, OH /Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 2PM, June 16 -18 Tickets are $15, and can be purchased at www.chesapeakecanton.eventbrite.com For other commentaries by Tom Wachunas onthe arts in the greater Canton area, please visit his blog, ARTWACH, at www.artwach.blogspot.com

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Reiki Sessions
by Andrea Belser via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '17

13 Jun '17

Reiki is a healing technique based on the Japanese principle that energy can be passed by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the body and restore physical and emotional well-being. It is a safe holistic way of bringing better health and wellness to the mind, body, and spirit for anyone, regardless of age, ailment, or spiritual beliefs. Certified in Level III Reiki, Andrea McCormick can assist you with easing of stress, pain relief, and managing various illnesses. Email AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com<mailto:AmalgamArtsWellness@outlook.com> for more information or to set up an appointment. 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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Help open a Movie Studio in Cleveland
by alexpmichaels＠prelude2cinema.com via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '17

13 Jun '17

Prelude2Cinema needs your help to open the doors for our new movie studio. It will include production offices and a soundstage. We will occupy an office there and rent offices to other production companies and businesses supporting filmmaking. Join our crusade to create an industry. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/prelude2cinema-broadway-movie-studio#/ Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar http://clevelandcinemaczar.com Studio Chief Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "There are no Small Movies, Only Small Budgets"

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WEEKEND HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST THEATER IN BARBERTON
by via NEohioPAL 13 Jun '17

13 Jun '17

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST THEATER IN BARBERTON Frights, Flashes, Rocky Horror and John Wayne are all at The West Theater in Barberton, Ohio this weekend. Friday, June 16 at 8:00 & 10:00 get a double dose of chills at Fright Night Friday with MY DEAD GIRLFRIEND and ZOMBIE COP. Then on Saturday June 17th it’s Part One of Serial Saturday, the first 6 Chapters of the classic FLASH GORDON CONQUERS THE UNIVERSE showing at 2:00 & 4:30. Admission for either film is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children and Senior Citizens. Saturday night THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW returns with doors opening at 10:30, Pre-Show at 10:40 and the movie at Midnight. Admission is $8.00, 18 and over only, please. The weekend concludes on Sunday, June 18th with a special Father’s Day Family Day with a showing of ne of John Wayne’s best, McLINTOCK. All seats are $3.00 and the movie will be at 2:00 & 4:30. And next week on Friday June 23rd it’s a King Kong Double Feature and on June 24th the first of our monthly “Saturday Night Chiller Theater”, a hosted double feature movie night with chills, thrills, contests, and fun. The theater is located at 1017 Wooster Rd. W in Barberton. For more information visit the web site thewesttheater.com or call the theater at 330-548-2104.

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Auditions at CVLT
by Barbara Rhoades via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is holding auditions for the 3 actresses portrayed in Eleemosynary by Lee Blessing. The play focuses on the lives of three women: seventy-five-year-old Dorothea; her middle-aged daughter, Artie; and Artie's sixteen-year-old daughter, Echo. Grandmother Dorothea, an admitted New Age eccentric, has complicated the lives of the two other women by imposing her thwarted dreams on them, which has alienated her daughter Artie not only from Dorothea but from Artie's daughter Echo as well. As the play begins, Echo is caring for Dorothea, who has just had a stroke. During the course of the play, Echo, who is a National Spelling Bee champ tries to bring the three women together through her knowledge of words, thinking she is the smartest person in the world. Blessing gives us glimpses into the lives of the three women as they struggle to define themselves both as individuals and as part of a family unit. In this poignant and mature study of familial relationships, Blessing highlights the human need for connection and forgiveness. Auditions are Tuesday June 13 and Wednesday June 14 at 7:00pm at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls. Show dates are August 11,12,18,19,20, and 25 at the RiverStreet Playhouse, our fabulous 65 seat black box theatre. Hope to see you there. Sent from Barb's iPad

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CREATIVE MOVEMENT CAMP FOR YOUTH: JUNE 27th and JUNE 29th
by Rebecca Leuszler via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

The Movement Project is excited to announce our new *Creative Movement Workshop* for youth ages 5-8 years old! TMP's *Creative Movement Camp* is the perfect place for your little one to find the magic of creativity and physical expression. Camp participants will explore their imagination in new and exciting ways as they wiggle and fly through the room! This interactive program will keep your child engaged and discovering as they develop gross and fine motor coordination skills, creative expression and thinking, social interaction, problem solving, cooperative play, rhythm, and rhyming skills. *CAMP DETAILS* *Dates & Times:* June 27th & 29th, Noon - 2:00 pm *Camp Price:* $50 *Ages:* 5-8 years *Attire:* Comfortable clothes that participants can move freely in (no jeans or skirts). No shoes needed (Bare foot or socks) *Location: *The Movement Project Studio (2nd floor), Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 W 14th Street, Cleveland Ohio 44113 *Parking:* Free lot parking on side and back of building. Visit our website to register TODAY! http://www.themovementproject.org/creativemovementcamp/ Download flyer HERE! <http://www.themovementproject.org/s/TMP-Creative-Movement-Camp-3.pdf>

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CALL FOR ARTISTS! PAID PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES!
by Rebecca Leuszler via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

It's back and here to stay! The Movement Project is proud to announce the return of Cleveland Dance Fest, a two-day dance festival November 10th & 11th at the beautiful Pilgrim Church in Tremont! The 2-day festival will feature master classes by CDF artists, 2 evening performances featuring Cleveland artists and an informal performance featuring emerging artists and works in progress. *All applications are due June 30th by 9:00 pm!* *NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CLEVELAND DANCE FEST 2017!* CDF 2017 will be taking applications for performance pieces starting May 26th, 2017. CDF is open to professional artists (independent artists & dance companies) and emerging artists (college artists & works in progress). Visit the link below for more details and how to APPLY! http://www.themovementproject.org/cdfapp2017/

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DISCOUNT TICKETS for HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE at DOBAMA THEATRE
by JD Tell via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

The World Premiere of local playwright Greg Vovos'HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE Directed by Nathan MottaFeaturing CHRISTOPHER BOHAN Based on a true story, HOW TO BE A RESPECTABLE JUNKIE is a heartbreaking, humorous and ultimately hopeful new play depicting the life of a heroin addiction survivor from Northeast Ohio. PREVIEW PERFORMANCE: Wednesday, June 14 at 7:30 pm - General Admission / All seats $10 PAY AS YOU CAN PERFORMANCE: Sunday, June 18at 7:30 pm - General Admission / Advance tickets $10 eachNight of the performance, any amount $1 or more accepted at the door CALL 216.932.3396 to make reservations or purchase tickets online at dobama.org. Running time: 90 minutes with no intermission A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to The Ed Keating Center. The Ed Keating Center provides a chance for sober living to recovering alcoholic, and drug-addicted, men and women.

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See James McGilbray, Actor, & 'CJ' Johnson, Karamu Maintenance on "Wake Up And Live With the Arts"
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

Hello, Arts Supporters . . . . SeeJames McGilbray, Actor, Videographer, WUAL with James McGilbray Calvin "CJ" Johnson, Karamu Maintenance, Wake Up Live with CJ See what James & CJ have been up to, lately on their recent guest appearances on "WU&Lw/Arts." WUAL with James McGilbray WUAL with James McGilbrayJames, a long-standing member of the Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio, shares his experiences and advice about being involved in entertainment careers, theatre, commercials & film. Wake Up Live with CJ Wake Up Live with CJ Calvin "CJ" Johnson spends a few minutes chatting with Sue Johnson about his role in helping Karamu's Maintenance Dept. keep Karamu's building & grounds up to standards. Take a Look! See past YouTube clips of some of our recent & past featured guests on ''WU&Lw/Arts" WUAL Playlist: https://www.youtub e.com/playlist?list=PL490E9107 8C2251D3 Thanks . . .Sue JohnsonDirector, Producerwakeupandlives(a)gmail.com Note: If you, or someone you know, would make a great guest, eg. actors performing excerpts of their works, playwrights, singers & dancers, musicians, poets, etc., please contact us at: wakeupandlives@gmail. We'd love to showcase & promote your talents.. | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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Costume Shop Supervisor Opening at LCCC
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

*Costume Shop Supervisor* *Division of Arts & Humanities* Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Humanities, the Costume Shop Supervisor is responsible for but not limited to: scheduling costume lab hours for students enrolled in theatre courses, instructing students in the technical aspects of costume construction and the proper and safe use of associated machinery; evaluating students’ work; designing costumes for Theatre Department productions; producing patterns from costume renderings and sketches; supervising and/or performing patterning, construction, assembling and fitting of costumes for theatre departmental productions; making alterations generated from fittings and dress rehearsals; and ensuring that costumes maintain their appearance and are appropriately cleaned after productions on and off campus. Typical functions and activities include but are not limited to: being responsible for researching the proper attire for productions to create the desired look established by the director; providing leadership in coordinating purchases of all construction materials and/or rentals within the production budget; creating costumes based on the criteria established by the production director and ensuring that all costumes are ready in a timely manner; providing direction for designers on the use of materials, methods of construction and ensuring that designers remain on time and within budget for the production; creating and maintaining systems to ensure the organization of costume vault, processing of clothing donations, and oversight of rental and billing of costumes to external groups; serving as the liaison between costumers, staff, directors and actors; being responsible for coordinating costume changes backstage and providing assistance to actors in changing costumes during productions; providing maintenance of the Costume Shop including ensuring necessary supplies are available and secure and that equipment is in working order; being responsible for recruiting, scheduling and supervising assistants and/or volunteers to prepare for productions; providing assistance in the development of costume budgets and play selections; providing ideas, drawings and suggestions to production directors as appropriate to ensure successful productions; supporting other campus offices in matters related to fabric or textile care and repair, such as commencement robes, Physical Plant, etc.; interacting with other members of the campus community in areas of mutual concern; and assuming other duties as assigned by the Dean. *Job requires occasional evenings and/or weekend hours.* *Required Qualifications:* A Bachelor’s degree; at least two years practical work experience in the design and construction of theatre costumes including ability to operate a sewing machine and perform basic sewing, patterning and clothing construction; supervisory experience. *Preferred Qualifications:* Theater degree; strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; knowledge of, respect for and skills to engage with (or ability to develop) other cultures or backgrounds; and valid driver’s license. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, and lift and transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds. *Minimum Hourly Rate: $21.99* Qualified applicants interested in this position should complete an online LCCC Employment Application at www.lorainccc.edu/employment. The complete application file should include a cover letter and resume, which can be uploaded to the online application. Paper application forms and documents may also be submitted by forwarding materials to The Human Resources Office, Lorain County Community College, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire. *Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2017.* Lorain County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse, top-performing workforce that is energized by the community college mission and who consistently exceeds expectations. It does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age or disability.

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