August 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Mapleside Farms Casting - Paid Characters
by Stunt Cat via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Mapleside Farms is casting for their fall festival. We provide costumes and wigs (if necessary) and lunch. And of course a competitive wage. Send a pic - see below. 18 and over, 16 or 17 with proper permission or permit. Work Saturday 10-7p and Sunday 10-6p *Princesses and Pirates* - September 9 & 10, 2017 Belle, Cinderella, Anna, Elsa, Merida, Rapunzel, Captain Hook ,Capt. Jack Sparrow, Dread Pirate Roberts, Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Henry Morgan *American Legends* - September 23rd and 24th, 2017 (Johnny Appleseed weekend) Paul Bunyan (at least 6’4” 200), Mark Twain, John Henry (Muscular African American), Huck Finn, Abraham Lincoln, Davy Crockett, Pocahontas, Amelia Earhart, Betsy Ross, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Annie Oakley. And if you portray an American Legend that’s not listed, please let us know. *Superheroes* - October 13, 14 & 15, 2017 Wonder Woman, Super Girl, Elektra, Black Widow, Storm, Bat Girl Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Wolverine, Captain America, Ironman *Wild, Wild West -* October 21 & 22, 2017 Billy The Kid, Wyatt Earp, Belle Star, Annie Oakley, Calamity Jane, - The following will do some stunt fighting. Experience is helpful, but strong athletic ability considered - Jesse James, Ike Clanton, Marshall Staymen Winesap, Whip Crackin’ Paula Red, Deputy Mitsu Applecore (physical comedy) (could be Asian). Please send a pic (any pic) and resume or credit list with a CONTACT PHONE NUMBER to Martin at stuntcatprod(a)gmail.com. Martin Carlton Film and TV Credits <http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0138211/?ref_=nv_sr_1>

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From teen theatre fanatic to stage pro -- with Tony Award teaching talent
by Ryan Lucas via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

CPH THEATRE ACADEMY Education Classes for All Ages and Levels Cleveland Play House Theatre Academy launches soon, with classes for working adults, theatre professionals, preschool children with big imaginations, and everyone in between! It's the perfect choice for anyone looking to introduce their children to the theatre, enhance their communication and presentation skills, hone their craft as a professional actor, or just have a great time engaging with their artistic side. TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES OR FOR MORE INFO, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW: https://goo.gl/269sL5 For more than eight decades, CPH has offered educational programming as varied as the stories on our stages. Alumni include Academy Award(r)-winner Paul Newman, Academy Award- and Tony Award(r)-winner Joel Grey, and Toy Story 3 Director Lee Unkrich, among many other successful film and theatre talents. Faculty from Tony Award recipient Cleveland Play House will excite creative potential, fortify aptitude, and nurture the passion necessary for artistic excellence. SKIP THE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA - STAY FOR THE STAGE VARIETY! Focusing on the student who loves drama, professional theatre educators and artists provide high-quality and developmentally-appropriate theatre instruction to students at all age levels - and especially for teens looking to launch a future on stage. THEATRE 3 Age: 13-15 Runs: Sept 9 - December 13 | Saturdays 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Tuition: $275 Through scene study and exploration, performers will develop authentic characters using theatrical techniques such as vocal, physical, and psychological choices. Fully realized props and costumes will be integrated into the rehearsal and final performance. THEATRE 4 Age: 14+ Runs: Sept 9 - December 13 | Saturdays 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Tuition: $275 Through script analysis, research and complex scene study performers will create work relevant to today's world. Fully realized props and costumes will be integrated into the rehearsal and final performance. VISIT US AT: https://goo.gl/269sL5 TO SEE THE ENTIRE COURSE CATALOG All courses will take place at the CPH Administrative Offices, located in Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland

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Teach at Karamu!
by Aseelah Shareef via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Karamu House is looking for performing arts instructors: Youth Drama - M/W; 4:30-6 pm, grades 6-12 - Sat; 10-11 am, grades 7-12 Youth Dance (Modern) - T or Th; 3:30-4:15 pm, grades K-3 - T/Th; 4:30-6 pm, grades 6-12 - Sat; 10-11 am, grades 4-6 - Sat; 11-12 am, grades 7-12 Youth Dance|Drama Combo - Sat; 9-9:45 am, grades K-3 ____________________________________ Semester: 12- Weeks (September 18 - December 15, 2017) Compensation: Starts at $35/hr To Apply: Send résumé and bio to AShareef(a)karamuhouse.org *NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*

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ENSEMBLE MEN NEEDED FOR “ANNIE” AT ACT--DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH THIS STELLAR CAST!
by Michael Dempsey via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

*This production of ANNIE promises to be amazing!* Gilgamesh Taggett is reprising his roles as Warbucks, fresh from his successes in the role in the National and International Tours of the show. Talented AEA actress Paula Kline-Messner is Mrs. Hannigan, and the rest of the cast is just as strong! ANNIE ensemble men play a variety of interesting roles: small featured roles, Hooverville hobos, NYC characters, White House cabinet members, Warbucks staff, and more, with plenty of lines and solo singing. It’s a dynamic show that never stops and promises to be extremely rewarding. *REHEARSALS *begin next week, September 5! Rehearsals are Sun-Thurs evenings. *PERFORMANCES run* five weekends, skipping the Thanksgiving weekend*: Oct. 27-28, Nov. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, Dec. 1-2.* Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm during the middle three weekends. *PRODUCTION STAFF:* Director *Michael Dempsey* has an impressive background as a professional actor, director, playwright and novelist. Recent NE Ohio productions include THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, SWEENY TODD, THE LAST FIVE YEARS and INTO THE WOODS (Salem Community Theatre), YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute; winner of Broadway.com's regional award for Best Youth Production), OF MICE AND MEN (TrueNorth Cultural Arts), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (SCT and Players Guild of Canton), AN EVENING IN MICHAEL DEMPSEY'S SHORTS (Rust Belt Theatre Company), I AM MY OWN WIFE (Oakland Center for the Arts), MACBETH and CURTAINS (Youngstown Playhouse). ANNIE will feature musical direction by John Krol, choreography by Amie Wesley Gabel and will be produced by Marianne Paul*. *Our very strong creative staff also includes lighting Tara Codella and set designer Todd Plone. Interested parties, please contact director Michael Dempsey directly at demzer(a)gmail.com. *Aurora Community Theatre* is located in the Aurora Memorial Library and Performing Arts Center, 115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202. You can reach the theatre Box Office at (330) 562-1818, visit the theatre's website at http://auroracommunitytheatre.com or find them on Facebook. -- Michael Dempsey Author of the sci fi noir novel NECROPOLIS <http://www.amazon.com/Necropolis-Michael-Dempsey/dp/1597803154/ref=sr_1_1?i…> "Wildly entertaining." -- Tor.com

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AUDITIONS FOR "CONSIDER THE OYSTER" AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK SEPT. 6 & 7
by Newberg, Brian via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR CONSIDER THE OYSTER AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK SEPT. 6 & 7 Auditions open to students and community members NORTH CANTON, OHIO, Aug. 3, 2017 – Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for the first theatrical production of the season, Consider the Oyster by David MacGregor, and directed by Kent State Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg. Auditions are open to everyone, including students and members of the community. Kent State Stark encourages diversity in casting. Consider the Oyster features Gene, who, after watching his favorite team win the Super Bowl, spontaneously proposes to his longtime girlfriend Marisa. In the midst of his excitement, he breaks his leg. The oyster shell the doctor leaves in Gene’s leg to aid in healing sets off a chain reaction of odd feminine changes in Gene’s physicality, hormones and emotions. Gender identity and humor explode on stage in comical yet thought-provoking ways. Auditions will be held on Sept. 6-7 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. Roles are available for two men and two women. No children. Those auditioning may perform a prepared monologue, if they wish, and the director may also choose sides (selected scene excerpts) for some to perform. The production will be performed Nov. 10-12 and 17-19 at the Kent State Stark Theatre. Rehearsals will begin Sept. 11, and will occur five evenings a week until opening. Visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre-auditions<http://www.kent.edu/stark/theatre-auditions> for more information about auditions for this production. Roles Gene: 20’s/30’s, male or female (character “transforms” from a straight male to a female during the play, not by his choice) Eliot: 20’s/30’s, male, Gene’s best friend and roommate, who is openly gay and sassy Marisa: 20’s/30’s, Gene’s fiancée, sweet and strong Kay: 40’s/50’s, Marisa’s mother, a sharp tongued high-powered attorney who speaks her mind Note: The age range of the actors playing these characters is flexible. Scripts (and audition sides or scene excerpts used for the auditions) are available for perusal for periods up to 24 hours in advance from the Fine Arts secretary by calling 330-244-5151, Monday through Friday, during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The campus will be closed Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. Audition appointments are recommended, but not required. Scripts will also be available in the reserve area of the Campus Learning Center (library). To learn more about Kent State Stark’s Theatre Department, visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre<http://www.kent.edu/stark/theatre>.

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Four days left on early bird tuition discount!
by Jen Garlando via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Verb Ballets presents CLICKS FALL BALLET INTENSIVE WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 2017 9:00am-3:30pm WHERE: Verb Ballets Studio in Shaker Heights 3445 Warrensville Center Rd. COST: $75 includes lunch Register by August 31st and save $10 off tuition! “CLICK” into gear at Verb Ballets’ Fall Ballet Intensive. This full day program will help you improve and strengthen your technique with classes including conditioning, ballet, pointe and company repertory. Master classes led by Verb Ballets’ Associate Director, Richard Dickinson, MFA and Verb dancers. These classes are recommended for all students and pre-professionals ages 12+. More information and registration at http://verbballets.org/fallintensive.html. ###

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2 Weeks until Auditions! Garfield Players' The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
by Keely Sajovie via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Garfield Players is holding auditions for our holiday production of Barbara Robinson’s *The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!* Directed by Keely Joel Sajovie Assistant Director: Kim Simbeck Auditions: *Sunday September 10th from 6-8pm* and *Monday, September 11th from 7-9pm* Located at Garfield Heights Fire Station: *5115 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (enter from McCracken Road)* Show dates: December 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th at 7pm, December 10th at 2pm Audition will consist of group improvisation and readings from the script. Please be prepared to arrive by the start time on the day you are auditioning and stay for the entire two hours if necessary. Resume is optional. You only need to attend one day of auditions, and there will be no callbacks for this production. Rehearsals will begin the week after auditions and will consist of 2 weekday evenings with possible weekend afternoon per week, based on cast availability. Seeking performers of all ages, races, genders, and ethnicities. Seasoned actors and newcomers to the stage welcome. Contact director Keely Sajovie with any questions at keelysajovie(a)gmail.com. *All Roles Available!* *Adults* *(some adult roles may be doubled)* *Kids* *(7 and up, ages flexible)* Grace Bradley-*mother of Beth and Charlie, director of the Christmas Pageant* Beth Bradley-*the narrator* Bob Bradley-*father of Beth and Charlie* Charlie Bradley-*Beth’s brother* Mrs. Armstrong-*usually in charge of the Pageant, until she sprains her ankle* Ralph Herdman Imogene Herdman Leroy Herdman Claude Herdman Ollie Herdman Gladys Herdman-*siblings, the neighborhood bullies* Mrs. Slocum Mrs. Clark Mrs. Clausing Mrs. McCarthy- *other neighbors* Alice Wendleken-*always plays Mary in the Pageant* 2 Firemen Elmer Hopkins-*the Reverend’s son, always plays Joseph* Reverend Hopkins Maxine Hobie David Beverly Shirley Juanita Doris-*other kids in the pageant* Chorus of Angels and Shepherds

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Cleveland Youth Theater Project
by Emma Shepard via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

This fall, Cleveland Youth Theater Project is launching! The goal of CYTP is to create fun and educational theater programs for children while also being accessible and affordable. Our very first class, Intro To Improv, is enrolling students grades 6-8 now. This six-week course is an introduction to improvisational acting- a necessary skill for all stage actors. For the final week, students are welcome to invite family and friends for a performance! This course is led by Emma Shepard, a National Thespian Society inductee with 10+ years in theater. Her experience ranges from comedic and dramatic acting, stage managing, assistant directing, costumes, make-up, sound, lighting, and building sets. She studied for 8 years at Young Actors Studio in Hudson, OH. Any parents interested in getting more information for their student or enrolling can contact Emma directly via e-mail (emmakshepard(a)gmail.com) or via phone (330-612-6174) on or before September 16. Classes are every Wednesday Sept 20-Oct 25 from 4:30pm-6pm at The Magalen in Cleveland's beautiful and artistic Slavic Village!

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HOT SUMMER READ
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

*Occupation Wiseguy*, a graphic novel by native Cleveland author Joey Bauer, on Amazon kindle now, is a must read! Based on a shockingly true story, it revisits the glory days when our fair city’s colorful home-grown gangster elite: the anti-heroes, Angelo Lonardo, John Scalish, Frank Broncato, Shondor Birns, Al Polizzi, Tommy Mc Ginty and their entourage were rock stars and explosive mob enforcer, the much feared Ice Pick Angie De Nello, was the first one they called and the last man you want to meet; he was bullet proof, until iconic New York hitman Crazy Joe Gallo brought his gun to town, and then he wasn’t. Other celebrities at Angie’s exclusive surprise party included the Three Kings: Meyer Lansky, Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel, and there were fireworks at the end to send the guest of honor off with a bang. If you love "The Godfather" and "The Sopranos," this one will blow you away, a real page-turner.

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Mini Musicians Class for Children at The Talent Tree in Hudson/Stow
by via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '17

27 Aug '17

What: Mini Musicians class for children ages 1-5. Classes include beginning singing, rhythm, creative movement, introduction to instruments, and interactive stories. Classes are developed and co-taught by a husband and wife team who are experienced educators as well as local singer/actor/musicians. Why: Early experiences with music can help children develop language skills, physical coordination, social skills, and confidence, just to name a few! When: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. August 29th - December, 2017. Where: The new location of The Talent Tree: 1668 Norton Rd., Hudson/Stow, Ohio. ( If you put the address in your GPS, it might still be listed as Party Station. It's in the shopping plaza behind Wendy's and Burger King, at the far end.) Cost: $10 per child per class or $35 per month (a $5 savings). Adults and siblings under 1 are welcome at no cost. Try your first class for FREE! There's absolutely no pressure to come to future classes. Interested? Contact Elisha at elisha_mueller(a)yahoo.com or 440-823-6788.

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