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3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival Coming September 23!
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL Presents THE 3RD ANNUAL CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Free! No tickets or reservations required. Intended for adults and teens. Creative Space at Waterloo Arts <https://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.57124,-81.571906&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&…> 397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110 <https://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.57124,-81.571906&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&…> Playwrights Local announces the 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival, the latest staging of this free, annual celebration of dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. Presented on Saturday, September 23, the Festival features open workshop and craft talk sessions, new plays by local authors, a special video screening, co-presentations with related companies, and much more! Sessions run from noon to midnight at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts in North Collinwood (397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110). All offerings are open to the public with no tickets or reservations necessary. SCHEDULE & INFO http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ FEATURED PLAYWRIGHTS & WORKS Vickie L. Williams: Axe Under the Bed Stuart Hoffman: Broken Wings Daniel McNamara: The Story of Mr Not So Well David Ritchey: A Boy and His Bullies Daniel Telford: Balloons on the Road Craig A. Webb: Elbow Room Rachel Zake: It’s Just Pudding Brian Zoldessy: DIY FEATURED TEACHERS & PANELISTS Sarah Greywitt Dale Heinen Eric Schmiedl THIS YEAR’S GUEST PRESENTERS The Dramatists Guild The Oatman Players The Bessemer Project For more information, visit playwrightslocal.org/ or call (216) 302-8856.

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Daren Stahl Headshots Daren Stahl Production Photography
by via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Dazzle the world with a new head shot that looks like your most recent "YOU"! Schedule your company's production shots today! Daren has taken production photographs for Mercury Theatre Company, Great Lakes Theater Actor-Teacher program, Hights Youth Theater and more. Production Shots $275 for a full company dress rehearsal. Full Gallery access, downloads, and prints made available. "Thanks to Daren Stahl photography for the great pictures!" ~ Mercury Theatre Company Headshots $75 allows for a 1/2 hour session and up to 5 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. "This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn To view Daren's pricing page and for longer sessions for portraits or production photos click below: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing To learn more about Daren and view his portfolio click below: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Happy audition season to all!! Peace, ~Daren Stahl Photography Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com

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Greater Tuna Dinner Theater!
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

*We are taking our show on the road!* *GREATER TUNA* *DINNER THEATER* In collaboration with Chow Down Catering, Geauga Lyric Theater will provide Dinner and a Show at Chow Down's location in Huntsburg! Presenting a buffet dinner and the hilarious show Greater Tuna Great food! Great parking! Great Theater! A great time! *Sept. 8th and 9th at 6:30pm* *Sept. 10th at 12:30pm* *Huntsburg Community Center, 12396 Madison Rd, Middlefield, OH* *Tickets $25* *Call 440-286-2255 <(440)%20286-2255> for reservations* *boxoffice(a)geaugatheater.org <boxoffice(a)geaugatheater.org>* Dinner theater is now right around the corner in Huntsburg! Come and see "Greater Tuna" performed by the amazing cast of the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild and feast on some fabulous food by Chow Down Catering in our comfortable and air-conditioned banquet room! Bill the Bartender will be serving a cash bar with beer and wine on Friday andSaturday and mimosas and bloody mary's on Sunday! *Experience a hysterically funny show, meet some terrific people and eat some fabulous food for a great price...* *RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!* *MENU:* *Chili Bar with 3-5 different kinds of chili and corn bread* *Taco Salad Bar* *Smoked brisket* *Pork Loin* *Baked Potato Bar* *Southwest style corn* *Tomato and Cucumber Salad* *Herb Oven-roasted zucchini wedges* *Breads- Tortillas* * Soft Tortillas* * Slider Rolls* *Assorted Desserts* *Cash Bar:* *Beer and wine ($4-$6) on Friday and Saturday nights* *Mimosas and Bloody Mary's on Sunday ($6-$7)* -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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Olde Towne Hall Theatre Press release
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

*The Olde Towne Hall Theatre * * Has Lots of Mystery This Fall* * It all begins with Breianne Knight’s* *WITHOUT A CLUE* * “Six guests, one body, and three endings make for a killer comedy.”* *Directed by John Schneider* *Produced by Lisa Carter* *Location:* The Olde Towne Hall Theater 36119 <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>Center <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre> <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>Ridge <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre> <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>Road <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>, <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>North <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre> <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>Ridgeville <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>, <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>Ohio <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre>, 44039 <https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre> * Dates: *Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 6, 7, 8 and Oct. 13, 14 * Times:* 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 *Tickets:* Adults - $12 Seniors and Children Under 12 years old - $10 The theatre is located at 36119 Center Ridge Rd. PO Box 39284 North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 AND Olde Towne Hall Theatre Presents *The Fatal Fifties Affair* *2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre * *Directed by Lisa Carter* *Produced by Lenny Putz* Hey……our show this year is Eileen Moushey’s “The Fatal Fifties Affair.” This show will treat you to a classic murder mystery, with a comedic twist. What happens when the cast of a popular 1950’s TV show reunite? A look back at a kinder, gentler time is bound to be punctuated with a little murder …and a whole lot of laughs! All profits benefit the theater's general fund. Performances for the murder mystery dinner theatre are scheduled for: *Friday or Saturday, November 10, 11, 17 & 18* at Bullfrog’s Sports Café, 33147 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 There will be plenty of prizes and a 1950’s costume contest! Make sure to wear the best of your 50's attire! Prize donations are now being accepted, too! *Tickets are $36 until October 15, 2017* (After October 15th, tickets will be $38 each). They include an amazing buffet dinner, which will include a chicken dish, a vegetarian dish and several side dishes, a non-alcoholic beverage and a host of delicious desserts. There will be a cash bar, if you prefer alcoholic beverages. *Reservations must be made no later than* *November 1st.* To reserve your tickets, *call 440-865-8700* and *mail your check or money paid to the order of OLDE TOWNE HALL THEATRE*. The mailing address for this event is: *1001 Shelby Court, Grafton, Ohio 44044*. Sorry, we do not accept debit/credit cards. -- *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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CASTING CALL for 1ST two Episodes BELOW AVERAGE JOE All Shot in Cleveland/Parma area
by patricia napoli via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

26 episodes have been written. We have been asked to provide 2 episodes to network. Get in on the ground floor and be part of the cast. we will not recast this. We are looking for the right person/s to help introduce a new genre Unreal reality Television. Taping begins in mid September and we have networks and monies allocated once the cans are complete and sent to them. If your tired of being an extra or having very little opportunities. How bout you change your professional life today with being on this ground breaking opportunity. If Married With Children met Shameless and threw up on Sunny in Philadelphia you get close to what we created with below avg joe. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - CASTING IS FOR HIGHLIGHTED ROLES. ALL OTHER ROLES HAVE BEEN FILLED. Please send updated headshot and resume to patricia.napoli(a)hotmail.com THIS IS NON-PAID FOR THE TIME BEING, WILL KEEP UPDATED AS WE PROGRESS WITH FUNDING Below Average Joe- A Situation Comedy that is too real to make up. Joe Kovach! On the surface looks like your normal Average Joe. He is married with kids and owns his own small company. He is living the American Dream. He is also fortunate to have his in-laws living right next door and on the surface it is your typical middle class family. Thank goodness it is anything but typical. This is not your average story and the characters will shock you but you will laugh harder than you have ever laughed before. I have been watching and capturing the past 20 years of some of the most amazing and captivating sitcom material ever created. Observing my family in their natural habitat has unearthed the most compelling, shocking and the funniest material one could ever imagine. I only wish I had the creativity to come up with this original material. I have 21 episodes already written and another 25 storyboards and scenes ready and waiting. There has been nothing like it and there will be nothing like it. I have created a new genre that will make you blessed that you have the life you have. Cast Joe Kovach- Mid 30’s looks much older. His look cannot be defined. He is smart and ignorant almost at the same time. He has a great perspective on life but nobody else understands him. He speaks English but most don’t understand the words coming out of his mouth. Leslie Kovach-30’s Thin, borderline ugly/pretty Joe’s wife. She stays married to him for no reason not even the kids. She hates to love him. She wants to be a musician and perhaps that keeps her in the world she loathes. Freddy Kovach-Early Teen Son. Quirky but hip looking. He is smarter than most in the family. He sees them for what they are and uses it to his advantage every day. Amora Kovach- 16 ish Daughter The oldest child. She parents the family for the most part. She is smart, funny and knows how to control all things in the house. She is really pulling many of the strings. Little Joey- Youngest son. Grandpa Fred-70’s looks like Grandpa on the Munsters with spray on hair. Leslie and Gregg’s Father- Miserable in life and enjoys sucking the rest out of all he comes into contact with. Grandma Sharon- 70’s Older version of an ugly version of Doris Day. Leslie and Gregg’s mother- the typical older person that is oblivious to most things around her. Depth- 30’s If Edgar Winter met a skinnier version of himself. Joes working buddy. He has no filter, ethics or moral compass. Nothing is off limits. Jake- 20’s, Somewhat normal looking. Joes working buddy. Has more of a conscience but not much more. He goes along with the rest group. Jim Cripple 30’s but looks 50. Odd eccentric. Could be a professor or homeless you cant tell. -A show could really could be built around him. He is eccentric, unusual and does not fit any character ever on screen before. Gregg- 40’s avg looking Leslies Brother. He spends all his days trying to find ways to prank while trying to not get caught. He is the smart one in the family but still has some dna issues due to his family tree. Patti-40’s attractive and sophisticated. Gregg' wife. She is the one who kind of keeps things in balance and check. Cory- 20’s Model looking Gregg and Patti’s son. He loves to watch all things unfold and enjoys being around to capture and fan the flames. Peri-20’s pretty and sophisticated. Gregg and Patti’s daughter. She is the nice kid who is trying to make everyone get along.

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NEXT WEEK - Auditions for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Near West Theatre (For ages 7 & Up)
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Intergenerational Cast (Ages 7 & up) September 5, 6 & 7, 2017 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Ages 7-12 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Ages 13 & up from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Beauty and the Beast runs November 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 30, December 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10, 2017 Rehearsals begin Sunday, September 24, 2017 AUDITION SITE: St. Luke's Episcopal Church (1349 West 78th St. Cleveland, OH 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Talking candlesticks, an enchanted rose, and dancing tableware?! It's a race against the clock: the petals of the enchanted rose are falling, and an angry mob is storming the castle door... will the curse be broken before the last petal falls and the Beast and his household are doomed for all eternity? This classic tale of spiritual awakening and personal metamorphosis challenges Belle and the Beast - and all of us - to re-think our definitions of love, beauty and inclusion. Based on the French fairy tale "La Belle et le Bête" by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, this classic story has countless adaptations, including two incredible Disney films, featuring music and lyrics by the Tony Award-winning team of Alan Menken, Tim Rice, and the late Howard Ashman. This is our extravagant holiday show for the entire family's enjoyment! It runs for four whole weekends and is sure to sell out - get your tickets soon! Book by Linda Woolverton Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice Belle Belle is kind, gentle, and beautiful-but with an important 21st Century twist. She is a strong, intelligent, spirited and an independent young woman. Belle is the moral conscience of the story, elevated by her thoughts and deeds. The maturity and depth of her character allow her to see the true beauty and spirit within The Beast, and to love him for it. The Beast The Beast's tortured soul is evident for all to see. He is paying the ultimate price for a moment of mean-spiritedness, and wishes beyond wishing that he could rectify his mistake. There is anger and menace in The Beast's appearance and behavior, but increasingly we see his soft and endearing side as he interacts with Belle. It becomes clear that he is a loving, feeling, human being trapped within a hideous creature's body. Gaston Gaston is the absolute antithesis of The Beast. Although he is physically handsome, he is shallow, completely self-centered, not very bright, and thrives on attention. However, when his ego is bruised he becomes a very dangerous foe for The Beast, Belle and Maurice. Lefou Lefou is Gaston's dim-witted, servile sidekick. He goes to extraordinary lengths and suffers repeated humiliation in his efforts to please his master. Maurice Despite being a bit scatter-brained, there is no mistaking Maurice's steadfast love for his daughter Belle. Kind, gentle, enthusiastic and inventive, he becomes single-minded and determined when Belle faces danger. Lumiere Lumiere is the French butler who was transformed into a Candelabrum. He is light-hearted, suave, romantic, smooth-talking, and charming. He has a romantic involvement with Babette. This character speaks with a French accent. Cogsworth Cogsworth is a tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast's household. He is a stuffy English man who loves perfection. Babette Babette is a saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. Mrs. Potts Mrs. Potts is a warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. Chip Chip is an inquisitive little teacup who is the son of Mrs. Potts. Madame De LaGrande Bouche Madame is a former opera diva turned enchanted wardrobe. Three Silly Girls The silly girls are three pretty young maids who swoon over Gaston. Ensemble The Ensemble will play multiple characters, including Townspeople and Enchanted Objects

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Verb Ballets presents professional development workshop at Arts Midwest
by Jen Garlando via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

Meaningful Experiences for Aging Audiences at Arts Midwest Verb Ballets', Co-Education and Outreach Coordinator, Desmond Davis will be leading a professional development workshop with Christy Farnbauch, former Innovation and Engagement Director for the Ohio Arts Council at the Arts Midwest Conference 2017 in Columbus. They will be presenting a workshop titled "Meaningful Experiences for Aging Audiences: Exploring Possibilities and Impact". After a successful workshop at National Arts Marketing Project Conference last year on engaging older adults in the arts They were invited to make the same presentation at the Arts MidWest conference. Davis will talk about Verb Ballets' successful Moving Connections program. Their presentation will address the changing demographics of older adults who participate in the arts and ways to shift mindsets from viewing older adults as a challenge to an asset. ###

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Review of "Memphis" at Players Guild Theatre
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

Players Guild’s ‘Memphis’ is wonderful to look at, a pleasure to listen to Beth Casteel, Community Theater Critic Cleveland Jewish News Set in Memphis during the early 1950s, we meet smooth-talking, white disc jockey Huey Calhoun (Jon Tisevich, who also directs this production), who manages to fall in love with everything he shouldn’t – namely, the revolutionary sound of rock ‘n’ roll and the talented black singer, Felicia Farrell (Joy Ellis). This rather serious plot during a serious time in our nation’s history is given a thin candy coating thanks to librettist-lyricist Joe DiPietro (“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”) and composer David Bryan (co-writer of the “Toxic Avenger” musical with DiPietro), who create solid simulations and celebrations of early rock, church gospel, and R&B. Based on the actual exploits of disc jockey Dewey Phillips, who helped introduce “race music” to white teens in the South, “Memphis” earned the 2010 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical. This production puts on display an explosive group of singers and dancers in lead, supporting and ensemble roles, who execute Michael Lawrence Akers’ highly stylized period choreography to perfection. Under Tisevich’s fine direction and with the solid accompaniment of a 9-piece orchestra under Steve Parson’s musical direction, everyone on stage has a moment in the spotlight and holds nothing back. For more of this review, which is supported by a Cleveland State University civic engagement grant, go to https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/culture/

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Ballet Instructor Position Open at Cleveland School of the Arts
by Porter, Alyssa via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

Ballet Instructor Position Open at Cleveland School of the Arts Cleveland School of the Arts is searching for a talented and experienced ballet teaching artist that loves kids and is passionate about arts education. Artist must have strong classical and contemporary ballet/pointe backround and be able to teach diverse populations. Immediate postition available for morning instruction. Email resumes to Alyssa.Porter(a)clevelandmetroschools.org Alyssa Porter EDUCATOR: Arts Program Director Cleveland School of the Arts 2064 Stearns Road Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Main Office: 216.838.9000 Connect with CMSD:<http://clevelandmetroschools.org/signup> Sign up for e-news, text alerts and IVRs<http://clevelandmetroschools.org/signup> CMSD satisfaction survey:<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=e17337517a574b519265ad972553e15f> Take the survey!<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=e17337517a574b519265ad972553e15f>

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AUDITIONS ON SEP. 16TH AND 17TH FOR A FEATURE FILM (CORRECTION- PAID ROLES)
by Mod Boonyakanoke via NEohioPAL 29 Aug '17

29 Aug '17

It's a film, with substance and an entertaining value, that I hope can inspire many people. Age doesn't have to be so precise as specified. It's more of what you look like in real life. I want people that can play the roles. Don't act just do, and it's believable. Demo reel or something that I can see your performance is extremely helpful. Please send pictures of your head shot, and full body with no touch-up or photoshop, and resume if you have. Send to: modboonyakanoke(a)gmail.com Thank you very much, Mod. 1. *MALE PRINCIPAL ROLE #1* : age 38 - 50, height 5' 10' to 6' 2" Good posture, in good shape, decent look. Clean and classy. Be able to kiss and hold a woman. Can do some dances. Can cry (eyes well up). Has good back to carry a small woman. 2. *MALE PRINCIPAL ROLE #2* : age 38 - 50. Can show anger and hatred, and cry ( eyes well up) *Antagonist* 3. *MALE ROLE #1* : age 30-50. Can make audiences laugh (in a good way) by his gestures and the way he talks. without trying to be funny. 4. *MALE ROLE #2* : age late 60's - 75. clean classy, not big and tall nor overweight. 5. *MALE ROLE #3* : age 30-45 to play a sloppy detective. Can climb a tree, and fall down from a spot that's low to the ground. 6. *MALE ROLE #4* : age 30-45 strong, in good shape and can run while carrying male role # 2. 7. *MALE ROLE #5* : age 28-38 to play an attractive medical student. (3 scenes) 8. *MALE ROLE # 6* : age 30-50 Can do a fight scene, and know how to fall down. (1 scenes) 9. *FEMALE ROLE #1* : age 30's - 40's . Can make audiences laugh (in a good way) with her gestures and the way she talks without trying to be funny. Okay to be without makeup one time. 10.* FEMALE ROLE #2 *: A petite Asian ( Oriental is more preferable) woman age mid 30's-40's (3 scenes) 11. *FEMALE ROLE #3* : 30's - 40's. Busty medical student. (nothing to be exposed) Can show envy. (2 scenes) 12. *FEMALE ROLE #4* : 30's - 45. Can show jealousy and envy. (2 scenes) 13. *FEMALE ROLE # 5* : to play a newscaster. Good posture, clearly speaking. (2 scenes) 14.* FEMALE ROLE # 6* : to play a nosy secretary who can make audiences laugh while she is being nosey. (2 scenes) 15. *A FEMALE PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT * age 20's -40's (1 scene) 16. *A COP *(1 scene) 17. *AN OVERWEIGHT MALE ROLE *(2 scenes) Someone who will lose some weight for real after the first scene and come back for the second scene.

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