September 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

CHILDREN'S LETTERS TO SATAN - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '17

13 Sep '17

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CADA’s fall classes for youth on the autism spectrum
by Wendy Duke via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '17

13 Sep '17

Our ten week sessions begin Saturday, September 16 and go through November 16. Enrollment is limited to five students per class — enroll now to ensure a space. Register online at http://www.centerforada.org/Classes.html *All classes will take place at our Blue Box Theatre, 1051 S Hawkins Ave, Akron OH 44320* *Fall Schedule* **Inclusive and diverse — for young people of all abilities* ***Designed for young people with autism specifically* **Improv for All! * All ages Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10 weeks - $250.00 Instructors: Ruben Ryan of Just Go With It Improv and Wendy Duke Improv games and exercises that promote co-operation, turn-taking, collaboration and creative play with favorite characters! This class is for all ages and abilities. It covers the basics of improv including saying “Yes” to your scene partner, practicing “Give and Take,” and transforming physically and vocally into multiple characters. ***All the World’s a Stage* Ages 8-13 Saturdays 10:45am - 11:45am 10 weeks, $250 Instructors: Laura Valendza and Wendy Duke Elementary through grade 6: This class will focus on beginning drama techniques with a lot of emphasis on individual needs in terms of developing social/emotional/communication skills. We will be working animal tales, superheroes and sidekicks and other favorite characters to tell stories through dramatic play. ***Next Stage: Transitions * Ages 14-18 Saturdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm 10 weeks, $250 Instructors: Wendy Duke & Laura Valendza For young people on the spectrum who are getting ready for a transitional time in their lives, moving from middle to school to high school to college to career. Through work on a collaborative theatre project, participants will be rehearsing the skills they will need to use in real life. ____________________________ Our next Monthly ImprovNite is Saturday, Sepetember 23 from 7 - 9 pm at the Blue Box Theatre. Admission is pay what you can. This is a family-friendly improv session for all ages and abiliities. *Wendy Duke* Co-Founder, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* email: wendy(a)centerforada.org <laura(a)centerforada.org> telephone: 330.687.4177 web: centerforada.org

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AUDITIONS FOR "BURIED CHILD" BY SAM SHEPARD
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 13 Sep '17

13 Sep '17

Lorain County Community College Theatre Department is looking for students and community members to audition for its Fall Mainstage production, the dark, farcical tragedy BURIED CHILD, by the late, great American playwright Sam Shepard. The production will be directed by Terence Cranendonk. *No AEA contracts are available WHERE TO GO: The Cirigliano Studio Theatre in the The Stocker Arts Center, Lorain County Community College campus, 1005 Abbe Rd. N, Elyria, OH WHEN TO BE THERE: Monday, September 18 or Tuesday, September 19 7-10pm With possible callbacks Wednesday, September 20, 7-10pm Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 1. Performance dates are November 16, 17, and 18, 2017. If you are cast, expect to rehearse Monday through Thursday evenings, as well as Sunday afternoons, for 4 to 5 hours. Please, call or email Jeremy Benjamin at jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu or 440-366-7120 <(440)%20366-7120> to make an appointment for an audition day. There will be no reserved time slots, so be prepared to stay for the entire block of time. WHAT TO PREPARE: A two-minute action about “Having a Secret”, whatever that means to you. Your action, a kind of “mini performance”, should include speaking (it can be a theatrical monologue, a poem, or a passage from a novel or short story, for example) and any special skill that you have (such as acrobatics, gymnastics, tumbling/rolling, magic, mentalism, puppetry, ventriloquism, juggling, unicycling, playing spoons, ukulele, playing a musical instrument of any kind, hula hooping, baton twirling, dancing, singing, yo-yoing, bird calling, kazoo, etc. ANYTHING YOU DO WELL) The text and the thing that you do well should be part of the same action, NOT SEPARATE—be creative. You have two minutes, not more, for your action. You may be also be asked to read selections from the script and to improvise with other members of your audition group. Scripts are available peruse at the reserved desk at the LCCC Bass Library. PLEASE ALSO COME PREPARED TO WRITE DOWN ALL YOUR SCHEDULE CONFLICTS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND NOVEMBER 18, 2017

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Final discount Thurs for RHINOCEROS this weekend at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

SUBVERSIVE ABSURDIST COMEDY "RHINOCEROS" AT CON-CON: FINAL WEEKEND THIS THURS-SAT! THURS DISCOUNT TICKETS AT $15 GEN. ADMISSION, $12 SENIORS, $8 STUDENTS (Fri & Sat tix: $20, $15 and $10) " The Trump Era Has Transformed Theatrical Absurdity Into Near-Reality:.. The subversive power of theater is that it can make us laugh in the face of real existential threats. And that laughter, with any luck, can turn into change. So it is worth paying attention to this convergence-continuum production..." (Christine Howey, _Scene_) 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 has its FINAL THREE PERFORMANCES this Thurs-Sat at 8 pm 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 convergence-continuum.org [1] [2]and 216-687-0074. COMING SOON FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY! ROBERT HAWKES PERFORMS "SPARED," a one man play by Israel Horovitz. SEPT 28, 29, 30. TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT 216-687-0074. Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org [2] http://convergence-continuum.org/

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Next Saturday! -- 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '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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AFRICAN AMERICAN ACTRESS NEEDED FOR “IN THE NEXT ROOM” AT CWRU (PAID)
by David Vegh via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Seeking an African American actress (18-35) to play the role of Elizabeth in the Department of Theater at Case Western Reserve University production of In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl. The play will be directed by CWRU faculty member David Vegh. The play is set in Victorian-era New York during the dawn of electricity. Elizabeth becomes a wet nurse to the protagonist, Mrs. Givings, after she loses her own baby in childbirth. While a supporting role, the part is emotionally challenging and has several stand-out moments in the show. Rehearsals begin October 9th and will be Monday-Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. The show opens November 10 for two weekends, with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. The show closes Sunday November 19. There are no Equity contracts for this performance. However, there is a small honorarium for guest professional performers (non-students) and on-campus parking will be provided. To submit, please email a headshot and resume, along with any scheduling conflicts based on the dates above, to David Vegh at dmv36(a)case.edu. Individual actors will be selected and contacted to set up an audition time. -- *David Vegh* Assistant Professor Department of Theater College of Arts & Sciences Case Western Reserve University 2070 Adelbert Road Cleveland, OH 44106 216-368-5926 (office) 818-207-6436 (mobile)

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Men and Kids Needed for Gypsy at Geauga Lyric Theater
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Men and Kids Needed for Gypsy at Geauga Lyric Theater Thursday September 14, 6:30 prompt Geauga Lyric Arts Center, 106 Water St, Chardon, OH 44024 (ready to audition at 6:30 - please arrive by 6:15 to fill out audition forms if possible) Kids aged 8-12 - need both boys and girls We'll need several kids ages 7-12 to play young June and Louise and their supporting chorus. Some of these are non-singing/non-dancing. One should play the clarinet. Men aged 40-60 for the role of Herbie There are multiple non-singing/non-dancing character roles for adults. Please prepare an objective driven song with sheet music. Callbacks will be happening immediately afterwards, and you may be asked to stay and read. The production runs January 19 to February 4 (Friday and Saturday nights, Sunday matinees). Director: Mark Cipra Musical Director: John Krol Choreographer: Sara Tackett Stage Manager: Angela Miloro-Hansen -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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Canal Fulton Players Auditions for Legally Blonde, the Musical
by via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Elle Woods is coming to Canal Fulton in Legally Blonde, the Musical The story of a sorority girl who is jilted by her rich boyfriend at the eve of their graduation from college and her valiant effort to win him back by going to Harvard Law School where he is a student will be presented on November 16-19, 2017 at Northwest High School’s Puffenberger Auditorium, 8580 Erie N, Canal Fulton, Ohio. Produced by David Van Gaasbeek and directed by Josh Rowe, the play will have open auditions on September 18, 19, 20, at 7:00 pm at Puffenberger. All parts are open and all auditions are open. The roles are: • Elle Woods • Emmett Forrest • Warner Huntington III • Vivian Kensington • Prof. Callahan • Paulette Bonafonté • Brooke Taylor-Windham • Margot • Serena • Chad/Dewey/Kyle • Chutney Windham • Enid Hoopes For further information, please call Mr. Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or 330-494-1994.

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Fall Classes at Weathervane start this Saturday!
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

NEWS RELEASE Lauren Sprowls Education Director lsprowls(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:lsprowls@weathervaneplayhouse.com> 330.836.2626<tel:330.826.2626> Fall Theatre Classes Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane<x-apple-data-detectors://1> * Akron, Oh 44313<x-apple-data-detectors://2> For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com> Saturdays, Sept. 16 through Nov. 18 ACTING Imagine THAT! There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly Ages 3-6 Saturdays 9:30-10:15 AM Tuition: $150.00 Introduction To Acting Ages 5-8 Saturdays 9:00-10:00 AM Tuition: $175.00 Introduction To Acting Ages 8-11 Saturdays 10:30-11:30 AM Tuition: $175.00 Introduction To Acting Ages 11-15 Saturdays 11:30-12:45 PM Tuition: $180.00 Intermediate Acting Ages 7-15 Saturdays 10:30-11:30 AM Tuition: $175.00 Advanced Acting Ages 12-17 Saturdays 9:00-10:30 AM Tuition: $185.00 MUSICAL THEATRE JUMP START Music Ages 3-6 Saturdays 10:30-11:15 AM Tuition: $150.00 Musical Theatre, Act One Ages 5-8 Saturdays 10:30-11:30 AM Tuition: $185.00 Musical Theatre, Act Two Ages 8-12 Saturdays 9:00-10:15 AM Tuition: $190.00 Advanced Musical Theatre Ages 10-17 Saturdays 11:30-1:00 PM Tuition: $200.00 DANCE Introduction to Broadway Dance Styles Ages 5-8 Saturdays 11:30-12:30 PM Tuition: $175.00 Ballet for the Actor Ages 8-17 Saturdays 1:00-2:00 PM Tuition: $175.00 NEW Audition Workshop Ages 8-17 Saturdays 12:30-2:00 PM Tuition: $185.00 The ART of Theatre Workshop * Ages 10-17 * 5 week session starting Saturday October 21-November 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Tuition: $150.00 For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com> ###

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CORRECTION: Workshop Players Auditions: Blithe Spirit
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Auditions for the Noel Coward Classic Blithe Spirit at Workshop Players Theater in Amherst, OH. Monday and Tuesday, September 18 and 19 beginning at 7:00 4F, 2M *Production dates: Nov. 2,3,4,10,11,12,17,18,19* This Noel Coward classic made its debut in the 40s, and Director Dave MacKeigan’s rendition will grace Workshop Players’ stage for the third time This charming play tickles audiences each and every time it is presented. Charles Condomine struggles to reconcile his life after a seance brings back his sexy, deceased wife Elvira. Needless to say, current down-to-earth wife Ruth is less than pleased with the turn of events. Things spiral out of control and the hapless Charles is caught between the proverbial rock and hard place. Will the haunting stretch into perpetuity? The two wives, Ruth and Elvia 40’s and up, need to be as different as possible. Where Elvira is capricious, Ruth is practical. Where Ruth is sensible, Elvira is intoxicating. Charles, 40s and up, is caught in the middle and naturally confused! Madame Arcati, any age who conjures up Elvira during the seance must be eccentric. Edith, 20s or 30s, the young maid is innocent and naive, always appearing at inopportune moments. Mrs. Bradman, 40s and up, a neighbor attends the seance with great hope. Mr. Bradman, 40s and up, a neighbor attends the seance with skepticism. For more information, contact the director at dave(a)davenjudy.net -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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