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AUDITIONS for "In the Closet" Mon, Aug 28 at con-con
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM IS HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF IN THE CLOSET BY SIEGMUND FUCHS MONDAY, AUG 28 AT 7 PM. At convergence-continuum’s LIMINIS THEATER, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 (Tremont neighborhood) Auditions will consist of readings from the script. PLEASE RESPOND to Artistic Director Clyde Simon at csimon(a)convergence-continuum.org IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AUDITIONS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS The play takes place in a large walk-in closet where we find Old Man, Middle-Aged Man and Young Man. Each is in the closet for vastly different reasons. Enter John (Teen Man), who frantically runs in, freaked out immediately following his first gay sexual encounter. As all three of the other men try to convince John to come out of the closet, each has to confront his own awkward, humorous or heartbreaking reasons for being there himself. Directed by Cory Molner. Seeking to cast three white males. (Old Man has already been cast.) Ages listed below are characters’ ages, not necessarily actors’ ages. Middle-Aged Man (40’s) : A bit fussy. Sort of sarcastic. Has a shaved head. Brought a load of groceries with him into the closet / prepares snacks and bakes. (This closet is large! Includes typical things in a closet: boxes, clothes, etc., but also a table and chairs, stools, a kitchenette; a bathroom) The actor playing Middle-Aged Man must be willing to shave his head. Young Man (20’s): The wild one. Active. Adventurous. A flirt. (OK... he hooks up a lot). John (18): Has been questioning his sexuality. Freaked out that he actually did just hook up with a guy. In and out of denial. PRODUCTION DATES: opens Fri, Oct 13 and runs Thurs-Sat through Nov 4. Rehearsals starting in September. This will be a rolling world premiere with Rainbow Theatre Project, Washington DC. (But the con-con production will be first!)

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RHINOCEROS open this Friday! absurdist comedy at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

ABSURDIST COMEDY ‘RHINOCEROS’ BY EUGENE IONESCO OPENS THIS FRI, AUG 25 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM Convergence-continuum presents the classic absurdist comedy RHINOCEROS, opening this Fri, Aug 25. When a brutish rhinoceros storms through their quiet neighborhood, the townsfolk are alarmed, but gradually become supporters of rhino-ism and one by one begin to turn into rhinoceroses themselves. Will the few hold-outs be able to resist the rhino’s despicable impulses, or become part of the mindless herd? A classic absurdist comedy that is a parable that remains universal and particularly timely today. RHINOCEROS is directed by Jonathan Wilhelm and features actors Tom Kondilas, Mike Frye, Kayla Gray, Joe Milan, David Munnell, Jeanne Task, Rocky Encalada, Natalyn Baisden and Kim Woodworth. RHINOCEROS opens Friday, Aug 25 and runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through Sept 16 at con-con’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Fri & Sat Tickets at $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), and $10 students, Thurs tickets at $15, $12 and $8 available at [1]convergence-continuum.org [2] and 216-687-0074. WHO WILL JOIN THE HERD? WHO WILL RESIST? Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org/ [2] http://convergence-continuum.org

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MALE ACTORS NEEDED: A Boy and His Bullies, Playwrights Local
by Greg Smith (Playwrights Local) via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

CASTING NOTICE - PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL Playwrights Local is SEEKING TWO MALE ACTORS, AGED 25-50 , for a public reading of the short play _A Boy and His Bullies _by David Ritchey, directed by Jessica R Swank. The play will be presented on Saturday September 23 rd as part of the _3_ _rd_ _ Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival_ http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ [1] Actors need to be available for the performance evening, and at least one rehearsal prior to the event. These are unpaid roles, but a great chance to be a part of an excellent event! The all-day festival features playwriting workshops and talks, guest presentations by the Bessemer Project and the Oatman Players, additional staged readings, and more! If you are interested please email gsmith(a)playwrightslocal.org [2] with a headshot and bio. Find more info on the festival at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ [3] And more info on the company at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/ [4] Greg A. Smith Creative Associate Playwrights Local gsmith(a)playwrightslocal.org [5] Links: ------ [1] http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ [2] mailto:gsmith@playwrightslocal.org [3] http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ [4] http://www.playwrightslocal.org/ [5] mailto:gsmith@playwrightslocal.org

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"Eleemosynary" by Lee Blessing opens Friday with pre-show Happy Hour
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

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SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD | AKRON
by Alexandre Marr via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

*SEE SHOW PROMO TRAILER HERE: * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvPQlcS4zhI *Songs for a New World* Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Presented by The Millennial Theatre Project *September 7th & 8th 8PM* E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, Akron Admission $20 Direction by Francine Parr Music direction by Alexandre Marr *TO RESERVE TICKETS CALL: **330-253-2488 <(330)%20253-2488>* *Songs for a New World presented by The Millennial Theatre Project It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice… or take a stand… or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make. Presented by The Millennial Theatre Project. With an exquisitely crafted score, that runs the gamut of today’s popular music, Songs for a New World is a great way to bring the next generation into the theatre.*

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Death of a Salesman Auditions
by via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

The Brecksville Theatre's production of Death of a Salesman will be directed by Mark Monday. Sign up today!: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508084babaf2aa4f85-death All roles are open. No AEA contracts are available. Auditions will take place on Monday Sep.11th starting at 6pm. Held at Blossom School in Brecksville, 4400 Oakes Road Brecksville, Ohio Sides will be available beginning Sept 5th upon request. Contact Mandi Steven at mandalynstevens(a)gmail.com If you have a headshot and resume, please bring to auditions. Callbacks will be announced after the initial auditions. Rehearsals will begin in January, 2018. Performances are March 2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17, and 18th, 2018 at the Old Town Hall in Brecksville, Ohio

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PAID ACTING WORK $20 - $23 PER HOUR
by CCSASC SP via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

What: Standardized Patient (SP) Work for ages 18 and over When: Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons for the medical college, and all dates for Special Projects Where: Cleveland Clinic main campus near University Circle in Cleveland Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour plus free parking *SPs who are already enrolled*: Please send email to Dyan at CCSASCSP(a)gmail.com with latest headshot and availability information. *_________________________________________________________________* *New applicants*: Please read through the following information carefully, paying particular attention to the instructions under the “if you are interested” section. After you reply, you will receive an email acknowledging that we have received your information. We will then review responses and send select invitations to interview with us at one of our Meet & Greet sessions which will be held during the last week of August and the first week of September. Thank you for your interest in the Standardized Patient (SP) program at the Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skills Center. SPs portray patients in cases which are used to train medical learners in Communication Skills. SPs also present as themselves in Physical Diagnosis sessions. Special Project SPs work a more varied schedule with other caregivers here at CCF. We are located in the Lerner Research Institute on the main Cleveland Clinic campus near University Circle in a dynamic professional and educational environment. - We have sessions every week during the academic year (September to May), along with Special Projects which occur on various dates throughout the year. - SP work is dependent upon which cases we use and whether any of the patient profiles in those cases match up with your profile. (That is why it is not necessary to be available *every* Tuesday or Wednesday as this is intermittent part-time work.) Special Project hours are varied. - We will invite you to participate in a specific session(s). You are welcome to say Yes or No with no penalty. *Communication Skills Simulations* These sessions occur on various Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons. *You will not be needed all Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons; you will be invited to specific Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons. * Special Projects vary in needs and dates. In order to participate in Communication Skills simulations, you must memorize the character profile of a particular patient. You will be given all information that is necessary either before or at the training. You will not be required to wear a hospital gown or have a physical diagnosis examination. *Training for Communication Skills* We have a 2-hour training session that accompanies *each* of the Communication Skills cases. The timing of the training session varies, but it is most often on the Monday or Thursday of the week before the simulation event. You will be paid for this training. *Physical Diagnosis Simulations* These sessions occur on various Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For this type of session, you must wear a hospital gown, but you are welcome to wear your own sports clothing (shorts, and for women, sports bra or tank top with skinny straps) underneath. There is no character profile to memorize and no training for this type of session. *Special Projects* cover various simulations, e.g., a concerned parent of a child who is a patient, a difficult patient, a patient who has just received bad news. It may be to portray a patient or family member in a sim that is run live in the hospital. There are many different types of Special Projects. *Pay* You will be paid $20.00 to $23.00 per hour as an independent contractor. You will not be an employee of the Cleveland Clinic. *Parking* Parking is provided in the garage located directly across the skyway from the College in Lerner on main campus, or for Special Projects, the garage closest to that location. A parking validation ticket will be given to you at each training and simulation in which you participate at the College, or for Special Projects, you will be reimbursed through your invoice at project completion. *If you are interested, plz send answers for each of the following requests. Check the email address list down at the bottom of this email, and be sure to send to the email address which matches the first initial of your last name.* *(Helpful Hint: Take care to follow directions as it is part of our screening process to see if applicants can follow directions.) Thank you!* - Name - Age *and *Date of birth (We cast within a 10-year timeframe of your actual age.) - Contact information (home phone and cell phone) - Availability - The type of simulation in which you would like to participate - Communication Skills, Physical Diagnosis, or both. How about Special Projects? - Write a few sentences about yourself, noting why you are interested in this type of work - Headshot (or picture) and both business and acting resumes, noting any work that you have done that may be similar to Standardized Patient work. If you do not have an "official" resume, that is okay - neatly write your information as best as possible. Thank you! *Returning SPs only: Plz reply to Dyan at CCSASCSP(a)gmail.com <CCSASCSP(a)gmail.com>* *New applicants with last names beginning with A - F: Plz reply to CCSASCSPSally(a)gmail.com <CCSASCSPSally(a)gmail.com>* *New applicants with last names beginning with G - K: Plz reply to CCSASCSPLisa(a)gmail.com <CCSASCSPLisa(a)gmail.com>* *New applicants with last names beginning with L - S: Plz reply to CCSASCSPSue(a)gmail.com <CCSASCSPSue(a)gmail.com>* *New applicants with last names beginning with T - V: Plz reply to CCSASCSPLenore(a)gmail.com <CCSASCSPLenore(a)gmail.com>* *New applicants with last names beginning with W or X*: * Plz reply to CCSASCSPLaura@gmail <CCSASCSPLaura(a)gmail.com>* *New applicants with last names beginning with Y or Z*: * Plz reply to CCSASCSPUrsula@gmail <CCSASCSPUrsula(a)gmail.com>* Thank you for your interest in our program and we hope to hear from you soon! (via email; no phone calls, thank you) Dyan Colpo - Standardized Patient Program Manager Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skills Center *"The Simulated/Standardized Patient (SP) is a person who has been carefully coached to simulate an actual patient so accurately that the simulation cannot be detected by a skilled clinician. I**n performing the simulation, the SP presents the gestalt of the patient being simulated; not just the history, but the body language, the physical findings, and the emotional and personality characteristics as well."* *HS Barrows*

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THE CHRISTIANS Continues This Weekend!
by Craig Joseph via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

SEAT OF THE PANTS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE CHRISTIANS by Lucas Hnath August 25th-27th Friday and Saturday at 8 PM / Sunday at 2PM at Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton, OH For more details and to purchase tickets, check out: www.christianscanton.eventbrite.com Ten years ago, Pastor Paul's church was a modest storefront. Today it houses thousands, with a coffee shop in the lobby and a baptismal font as big as a swimming pool. But there are other changes afoot: Pastor Paul no longer believes in Hell, and he's about to preach a sermon about it. He thinks all the people in his church are going to be happy to hear what he has to say. He's wrong.... Both epic and unexpectedly intimate, staged in an actual church and taking place during an actual church service, *THE CHRISTIANS* is an unflinching look at faith in America. One of the major highlights of the 2014 Humana Festival at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, it went on to an acclaimed Off-Broadway run at Playwrights Horizons. Seat of the Pants' production stars Scott Stachiw, Meg Hopp, Tom Stephan, Andy Simmons, and Julie Connair, and is presented with support from ArtsinStark. Tickets are $20.

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SHINING STAR CLE 2017- Tickets are now available!
by Renee Greller via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

Join us at the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square for Shining Star CLE 2017 Finals- Performance & Competition on Sunday, October 22, 2017. We will put on an unforgettable performance showcasing the top vocal talent of Northeast Ohio high school students. Watch as the top 10 finalists perform on stage with the top FOUR winning college scholarships. First place will win $10,000, Second Place will win $5,000, Third Place will win $2,500 and Fourth Place will win $1,000. PLUS a bonus $2,500 to the music department of the first place winner's school. Tickets are on sale at playhousesquare.org/events<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events>. For more information, playbill ad information & sponsorship opportunities, visit shiningstarcle.org * 216.910.2633 * drothschild(a)montefiorecare.org<mailto:drothschild@montefiorecare.org>. Presented by Montefiore, in partnership with WKYC-3 and Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland.

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"The Bloodless Jungle" Continues Week 2
by Mia Jones via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

The Bloodless Jungle by Peter Lawson Jones directed by Christopher Johnston at Ensemble Theatre, August 17- 27, 2017 Check our review at: http://inthelandofcleve. blogspot.com/2017/08/cleve- review-dynamic-drama- bloodless.html <http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2017/08/cleve-review-dynamic-drama-blo…> ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------- Ensemble Theatre 2843 Washington Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Thursday, August 24 - Saturday, August 26 at 7:30pm Sunday, August 27 at 2:00pm Ticket Price: $25; $20(adults 60 & over and students with valid ID) discounts are available for large groups. Tickets on sale now! For credit card purchases visit: https://thebloodlessjungle.thundertix.com/ For cash and check purchases and ticket reservations email: thebloodlessjungle(a)gmail.com or call 405-562-0977 <(405)%20562-0977> Tickets may be exchanged, subject to availability but not refunded. For more information: www.peterlawsonjones.com or www.ensembletheatrecle.org

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