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STAFF MODELS NEEDED
by Lauren McMichael via NEohioPAL 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

*STAFF NEEDED* *FOR HIGH-END SOCIAL EVENT IN DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ON JULY 29, 2017.* *PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION HERE **http://promoactor.questionpro.com* <http://promoactor.questionpro.com/>*.* FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL LAUREN AT 440-232-7625 x211. *GENERAL “CAST” WILL FILL ROLES SUCH AS:* · GREETERS · “PAPARAZZI” · DIGITAL CHECK-IN · USHERS · HUMAN DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE *DESCRIPTION:* THIS EVENT IS BLACK TIE FORMAL. WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE A RACIALLY DIVERSE CAST. CLASSIC “MODEL” LOOKS, ABLE TO PORTRAY 18-35, AND WELL SPOKEN. FORMAL ATTIRE CAN BE YOUR OWN OR PROVIDED. HAIR / MAKE-UP IS DONE BY YOU. *TIMING:* 3:30PM CHECK-IN / TRAINING ON JULY 29. SHIFT 1 ENDS AT 8:30PM (MOST OF THE CAST RELEASED AT THIS TIME.) SHIFT 2 ENDS AT 2:00AM (LIMITED STAFF KEPT BY VOLUNTEERS). *ADDITIONAL NOTES:* COMPENSATION IS $20/HR. GREEN ROOM ON-SITE WITH SNACKS AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED.

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$20 workshop for adult theatre artists with guest artist Stephanie Wilbert
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

Join guest artist Stephanie Wilbert for "a movement and ensemble building experience!" Noon - 2:30PM July 23 RSVP REQUIRED: Email your name and phone number to dt.tctorg(a)gmail.com to let us know you are attending workshop. ADMISSION: (16+) $20 at the door or at http://bit.ly/2u9noCk ABOUT STEPHANIE: Stephanie Wilbert is a theater performer, teaching artist, and director based in North Eastern Ohio. She received her MFA in Theater: Contemporary Performance from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado where she focused primarily on ensemble based performance and devised theater techniques. Naropa University performance credits include "Sirens Fury Playlist", Now! (For Something Completely Different); directed by author of "An Acrobat of the Heart",Stephen Wangh, and "7/21" directed by member of the Tectonic Theater Project, Greg Pierotti. Stephanie received her BA in Theater Arts from Cleveland State University in 2011 and has performed with The Ohio City Theater Project,Talespinner Children's Theater, The Illusion Factory, Cleveland Public Theater, and The Cleveland Ingenuity Festival. In July 2017, Stephanie will be working as the Visiting Artistic Director for The Illusion Factory in Akron, Ohio. 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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AUDITIONS for "Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical" Monday and Tuesday at French Creek Theatre
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

French Creek Theatre announces auditions for... BONNIE & CLYDE Book by Ivan Menchell Lyrics by Don Black Music by Frank Wildhorn Directed by Brittni Shambaugh Addison Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti The Great Depression. As the country's corporations, banks and institutions crumble, suffering Americans crave a reckoning. Two upstart criminals emerge from the dust of poverty to become folk heroes for their brazen, lawless and deadly deeds. Strap in for a sleek and sexy musical retelling of the rise and fall of the Barrow Gang. "You've read the story of Jesse James of how he lived and died...here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde." PERFORMANCES October 13-29 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM AUDITIONS July 18 & 19 7:00PM-9:00PM By appointment only. Call (440) 949-5200 to schedule a five-minute time slot. Actors should prepare 16-32 bars in the style of the show that showcase their acting ability as well as their voice. Accompanist provided. All actors cast receive a stipend. ROLE BREAKDOWN Clyde Barrow A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover. Gender: male Age: can play 18 to 25 Vocal range: C5 to A2 Bonnie Parker A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover. Gender: female Age: can play 18 to 25 Vocal range: F5 to G3 Marvin "Buck" Barrow Clyde's brother and an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal. Gender: male Age: can play 25 to 35 Vocal range: G4 to B2 Blanche Barrow A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Honorable and righteous. Married to Buck Barrow. Gender: female Age: can play 25 to 35 Vocal range: Eb5 to G3 Cumie Barrow A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression. Loyal and selfless. Mother to Clyde and Buck. Gender: female Age: can play 40 to 55 Ted Hinton A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest. Madly in love with Bonnie. Gender: male Age: can play 18 to 25 Vocal range: A4 to C3 Young Clyde Gender: male Age: can play 8 to 12 Vocal range: A5 to B3 Young Bonnie Gender: female Age: can play 8 to 12 Vocal range: C5 to C#4 Emma Parker Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive. Gender: female Age: can play 40 to 55 Preacher The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous. Gender: male Age: can play 45 to 65 Vocal range: C5 to A2 Henry Barrow A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck. Gender: male Age: can play 45 to 55 Governor Miriam Ferguson An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh. Gender: female Age: can play 40 to 60 Captain Frank Hamer A retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Recruited by Governor Ferguson. Gender: male Age: can play 45 to 65 Bob Alcorn The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer, he helps hunt down Bonnie and Clyde. Gender: male Age: can play 30 to 45 Ensemble Store Clerks; Cops/Guards; Bank Customers; Choir; Bread Line Folks

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Play Club Reads TARTUFFE In One Week!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

French Creek Theatre's Play Club! Read aloud and discuss a different play each month. ANY AND ALL WELCOME!!! Thursday, July 20th 7:00PM-9:30PM Scripts and light refreshments provided. This month: Tartuffe<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartuffe> by Molière REGISTER HERE<http://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/47696/> For more information call (440) 949-5200 Ext. 226 French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Cleveland Public Theatre in Need of Pianist for Loush Sisters
by Michael Seevers via NEohioPAL 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

Cleveland Public Theatreis in need of an accomplished/pianist for its upcoming production of The LoushSisters Get Hard for the Holidays (Yippie-Kai-Yay Mother Loushers). Thisis an original CPT production Co-created by Liz Conway, Michael Seevers, Jr, andBeth Wood. Full rehearsals will begin October 16th with 5-6 rehearsals aweek. Performances are November 24th-December 17th; Thursday, Friday,Saturday, and Sunday evening in CPT’s Gordon Square Theatre. (Norehearsal or performance on Thanksgiving Day.) There is a possible extension through 12/22/17.This is a paid position. All interested applicants please contact Michael Seevers, Jr. at mksjunior1073(a)yahoo.com for more information. ABOUT THE PLAY…This holiday season, theinfamous sisters are BACK! This time, taking matters into their own hands… winkwink. Join Holly and Jolly Loush (aka The Loush Sisters) for their deeplyanticipated return to the stage in a bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holidaycabaret. Fueled by song, sidekicks and a hefty dose of “holiday cheer,” theLoush Sisters battle villains and attempt to avert disaster in this radicalsatirization of America’s favorite holiday classic… Die Hard. WorldPremier. ABOUT THE LOUSH SISTERS…Originally created in2003 for a Cleveland Public Theatre special event, The Loush Sisters havebecome a favorite of CPT audiences, performing in 2011 at Playhouse Square’s14th Street Theatre and in 2013 and 2015 at CPT with The Loush Sisters DO theNutcracker and The Loush Sisters Love Dickn’s to critical acclaim. The brainchildren of Liz Conway, Michael Seevers, Jr. and Beth Wood, The Sisters are anunapologetically raunchy, lounge-singing duo. (Imagine Saturday Night Live’sSweeney Sisters (1980’s) but raunchier & more inappropriate.)

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La Cage Aux Folles returns tomorrow night!
by Mercury Theatre Company via NEohioPAL 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

La Cage Aux Folles Now through July 22 For More Information: http://conta.cc/2uimdRJ<http://conta.cc/2sQgnBK><http://conta.cc/2uimdRJ><http://conta.cc/2sQgnBK><http://conta.cc/2uimdRJ> Mercury Theatre Company Co-Founder and Artistic Director Pierre-Jacques Brault and Co-Founder Brian Marshall fight for the spotlight in La Cage Aux Folles, the beloved gender-bending musical comedy, now through July 22 at Notre Dame College. Click here for a sneak peek: http://bit.ly/2tMw5Qe The twenty year relationship between Georges (Brault), a club-owner, and Albin (Marshall), the head drag performer, faces a test when their son announces his engagement to the daughter of ultra-conservative political parents. To please their son, Georges and Albin agree to hide their lifestyle and play it straight for a dinner with the potential in-laws. Will Albin‘s different definition of “normal” threaten to upend their lives? Must Close July 22! Sharing a parallel relationship to their onstage characters, real-life couple Brault and Marshall have been theatrical collaborators now for 19 and a half years (but who’s counting!). Together, they have produced, directed and performed in over 220 productions, and only broken up during 6. “All jokes and broad comedy aside, the important thing to remember is that the family at the center of the show may be unconventional, but their devotion to one another makes a strong statement about family values,” says Brault. “and, as the song says, “The Best of Times” is always NOW to see La Cage aux Folles.” More Information Available at: https://www.facebook.com/MercuryTheatreCompany/ With an iconic score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, Mame) featuring “I Am What I Am” and “The Best of Times”, and a hilarious book by Harvey Fierstein (Newsies, Kinky Boots), La Cage Aux Folles is a fabulously fun musical about family, asking each of us to love who you are. Mercury Theatre Company’s La Cage Aux Folles runs July 7-22, 2017, in the Regina Auditorium at Notre Dame College. Rated PG. At A Glance: What: Mercury Theatre Company presents LA CAGE AUX FOLLES When: Now through July 22, 2017 July 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 pm July 16 at 2:00 pm July 13 and 20 at 7:00 pm Where: Regina Hall, Notre Dame College, 1857 South Green Rd., South Euclid, 44121 Cost: $20 Adults, $16 Seniors (60+), $16 children and students (with valid ID) How: For tickets call 216.771.5862 or order online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Auditions - CHILDREN'S LETTERS TO SATAN - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

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Full Circle Storytelling Season Finale (Featuring Emcee DJ AaRron Epps & Nepali Storyteller Neema Tamang)
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 12 Jul '17

12 Jul '17

Wandering Aesthetics, The Akronist and Jilly’s Music Room present… ‘Full Circle Storytelling: Collected Works, Vol. 2’ (2016 – 2017 Season Finale) Featuring Emcee DJ AaRron Epps & Nepali Storyteller Neema Tamang The 2016 – 2017 Full Circle Storytelling season finale will be held on Wednesday, July 26th at Jilly’s Music Room located at 111 N Main St. • Akron, OH. Doors at 7:00 PM, Storytelling begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10.00 and available at the door or online at www.watheatre.com/fullcircle. Pay-what-you-can tickets are available at the door. For more information please call 330.612.3090 or email info(a)watheatre.com. ABOUT THE EVENT: Over the past year, Wandering Aesthetics, The Akronist and Jilly’s Music Room partnered to produce nine Full Circle Storytelling events – each inspired by a prompt and an idea: everyone has a story. From these open mic events, eight storytellers were chosen to work with Wandering Aesthetics’ Director of Education Kyle Jozsa to shape their stories and present them at ‘Full Circle Storytelling: Collected Works, Vol. 2.’ Special guest Neema Tamang, a Nepali actor who recently performed in ‘In Search of Alternative Dreams’ as part of Gum-Dip Theatre’s Nepali Applause Festival, has been invited to share a story about “first love in a refugee camp.” DJ AaRron Epps will guide the gathering, spinning soulful soundscapes as the evening’s emcee. Stories range from heart wrenching to hysterical – and everywhere in-between! THE STORYTELLERS: Jennifer Betz – Norton, OH Story Title: The Pitfalls of Stream Littering Brenda Cummins – Cuyahoga Falls, OH Story Title: Conception in Three Acts Emily Durway – Akron, OH Story Title: First Date Fiasco Tyler Hodges – Fairlawn, OH Story Title: Just Another Manic Sunday Meghan Meeker – Akron, OH (West Akron) Story Title: My Father's Father Benjamin Rexroad – Coventry, OH (Portage Lakes) Story Title: Family Tree Bart Sullivan – Cuyahoga Falls, OH Story Title: Will Know Tomorrow Brian Young – Akron, OH Story Title: TBA SPECIAL GUEST STORYTELLER: Neema Tamang – Akron, OH (North Hill) Story Title: First Love Neema Tamang was born on August 10, 1996 in a Nepali refugee camp. He worked with Suruwath Theatre Company as an artist, which he established on April 20, 2011. His goal was to bring social awareness to the community and preserve the Nepali culture. His interest in the arts drives him to perform. He also wants to share the arts with other people so they know what it is to love the arts and do creative things. Not only is he passionate about theatre, he’s passionate about sports too. ABOUT THE EMCEE: AaRron Epps joined BMe as Acting Community Manager in Akron where he leads efforts in building caring and prosperous communities. Epps is a certified facilitator for the "Ice House Entrepreneur Program" and "Thinking for a Change" a cognitive-based learning program for ex- offenders. Epps was recruited to be a speaker at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He spent two semesters facilitating a workshop about the early influences of “Hip Hop” and how teachers can use this information to get in better contact with students. Epps has over ten years of experience of working with at-risk youth and ex-offenders. He is the founder of the SAC Program, which is focused on building and sustaining the city of Akron through community building, entrepreneurship and black male achievement. FULL CIRCLE STORYTELLING MISSION STATEMENT: Full Circle is a successful monthly storytelling event open to the community. Telling their own true tales, Akronites place themselves at the center of their own life journeys. We use the art of narrative to ignite understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges– not walls– within our community.

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GodSpell
by ï»¿Jackie Loreta-Rinearson via NEohioPAL 11 Jul '17

11 Jul '17

The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is proud to PresentGodSpell Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak Music and new Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Originally Produced on the New Your Stage by Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan and Joseph Beruh. Directed by Justin Steck Musical Direction- Florence Janosik July 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7pm and July 23 at 2pm In the James A. Garfield High School's Iva Walker auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for Adults- $10.00 and seniors over 65 and children under 12- $7.00 and groups of 15 or more are $5.00 per person.This production is sponsored by Ryser Insurance and Ohio Health Benefits, LLCThis production is presented through special arrangement with MTI. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. http://www.mtishows.com/For more information contact Jackie at rinearson05(a)frontier.com | | Virus-free. www.avg.com |

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AUDITIONS FOR ROCKY HORROR!!
by Jared Sparks via NEohioPAL 11 Jul '17

11 Jul '17

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940's through early 1970's. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. NOMINEE! 2001 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical NOMINEE! 2001 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical Co-Directors: Taylor Scott & Jared Sparks Musical Director: Jared Sparks Location: Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre (Downtown Canton) Audition Dates: September 2nd (2:00-4:00) and September 3rd (6:00-8:00) Performance Dates: October 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th at 8PM. October 27th at Midnight Please bring headshot and resume to audition (if available) ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!! Please come prepared with 16-32 bars of a song related to the show and read from the script. ROLES AVAILABLE: USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5) One of Frank’s servants. BRAD: Male, 26-35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4) Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times. JANET: Female, 26-35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5) Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. Emotionally weak and caves into pressure easily. NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing Role) Follows our two hero’s through the story by narrating directly to the audience. RIFF RAFF: Male, 25-40 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4) Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank’s servants. COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5) One of Frank’s servants. FRANK 'N' FURTER: Male Transvestite, 30-45 (Range: Baritone, D3-G4) Master of the castle. Welcomes Janet and Brad with open arms. Obsessed with creating a man to be part of his sexual entourage. Master of seduction. ROCKY: Male 18-30 (Range: Tenor, A3-G4) Frank’s magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent muscles. EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: Male, 28-40 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4) Eddie, delivery man, “went to pieces.” Misses the rock and role of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle. 4 PHANTOMS – TRANSILVANIANS (SATB) Various Singers. TO SIGN UP, PLEASE GO TO: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0848A8AA2EA3FF2-auditions <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.SignUpGenius.com%2Fgo%2F20F…> Please direct all questions to the directors at jsparks6(a)kent.edu

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