September 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Director Needed for Small After School Band (Stipend Position - Perfect for College Students!)
by Soundsation Show Choir via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '17

09 Sep '17

We are searching for a Band Director for the "Soundsation" Show Choir Combo. Especially seeking proficient pianists. *Job Description* The Band Director will conduct a small student ensemble that accompanies Brush "Soundsation" Show Choir (In Lyndhurst, Ohio) at all performances and competitions. Rehearsals are evenings once a week, with the potential for additional rehearsals leading up to major performances. The ideal candidate will be a skilled musician and can play the piano. Please note that piano playing skills are preferred, *but absolutely not required*. There is a small stipend available through the district. We are looking for someone that has a passion for the youth and an interest in potentially growing with the program. This opportunity is perfect for college students seeking experience, or We are looking to start interviews in the next few weeks with the intent to hire. If you believe that you would be a good fit, please email Soundsation Co-Director, Gabriella Mack, at *SSCDance2016(a)gmail.com <SSCDance2016(a)gmail.com>* with all resumes and CVs. Below is a link to an example of a show choir band (Video starting at 11:10:) https://youtu.be/X2THuYY0opk?t=11m10s

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Fwd: Shore Culture Centre August Wilson Century Cycle AUDITIONS: Wednesday, Sept. 13th ONLY
by Charles Gilpin via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '17

09 Sep '17

Shore Culture Centre Theatre Program August Wilson's American Century Cycle Readings AUDITIONS: Wednesday, Sept. 13th ONLY The Shore Theatre Program will be presenting the first four plays of the late, great August Wilson's American Century Cycle beginning September 25 with a readers theatre production of "Gem of the Ocean". It will be followed by "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" (October), "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" (November) and "The Piano Lesson" (December) closing the 2017 season. Audition Date: Wednesday, September 13th ONLY Start Time: 7pm-Auditions are by appointment only. Please email pllecompany2.0(a)gmail.com for an appointment. No Calls Please. Where: Shore Culture Centre 291 East 222nd Street Euclid, OH 44123 Preparation: Please bring headshot/resume; prepare a 2-3 minute contemporary monologue of the African American experience or from an August Wilson work of your choice. Rehearsal Times: 1 table read; 1 rehearsal before each presentation Wilson’s work illuminated the joys and struggles of the African-American experience in the United States during the 20th century. His greatest contribution to American culture is his defining 10-play cycle, one for each decade of the past century; all but one set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. *August Wilson's American Century Cycle are presented with the permission of the Wilson Estate and by special arrangement with Samuel L. French, Inc. Gem of the Ocean (Reading Monday, September 25, 2017 @7pm) Set in 1904 | Written in 2003 Tony Award Nomination Gem of the Ocean introduces Aunt Ester, who acts as a spiritual advisor and carries nearly 300 years of memories for the people of the Hill District. The play focuses on how she helps one man find himself within a turbulent history. Character Breakdown Aunt Ester Tyler- A former slave and a "soul-cleanser", who is the head of 1839 Wylie Avenue. She claims to be 285 years old and acts as the benevolent, if disciplinarian, ruler of the household. She entertains the romantic ambitions of Solly. She is a recurring character in several of Wilson's plays of the Pittsburgh Cycle. Citizen Barlow- A young man from Alabama who comes to the house to be cleansed by Ester. He is enlisted to help construct a wall, and eventually journeys to The City of Bones. Solly Two Kings- A friend of Aunt Ester. He is a former slave from Alabama who later became a conductor on the underground railroad <https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_railroad> and a scout for the Union Army. Black" Mary Wilkes- Ester's housekeeper and her protégé in the art of Soul Cleansing. Caesar's sister. She performs most of the household tasks, but never to the satisfaction of Ester. Caesar Wilkes- Black Mary's brother, a policeman, baker and land-owner. He upholds the law at all costs. He practices strict capitalism and has no qualms with killing a man over a petty crime. Eli-Aunt Ester's caregiver, he protects the inhabitants and is constructing a wall. He was Solly's comrade in his efforts on the Underground Railroad and for The Union Army. Rutherford Selig-A peddler and friend of Ester's who frequently visits the house. He sells pots, pans and other crockery. Joe Turner's Come and Gone (Reading Monday, October 30, 2017 @7pm) Set in 1911 | Written in 1988 New York Drama Critics Circle Award; Tony Award Nomination; Drama Desk Award Nomination In Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Herald Loomis arrives in the Hill District after working on Joe Turner’s chain gang. Throughout his stay, Herald’s journey becomes a search for the meaning of his own past and the possibilities of his future. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Reading Monday, November, 27 2017 @7pm) Set in 1927 | Written in 1984 New York Drama Critics Circle Award; Whiting Writers Award; Tony Award Nomination; Drama Desk Award Nomination Set in Chicago, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is the only play in the cycle that does not take place in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. The play explores the many purposes of creative expression and the exploitation of African American artists in the 20th century. The Piano Lesson (Reading Monday, December 11, 2017 @7pm) Set in 1936 | Written in 1990 Pulitzer Prize; New York Drama Critics Circle Award; Drama Desk Award; Pulitzer Prize Nomination; Tony Award Nomination The Piano Lesson focuses on the conflict between a sister and brother over whether to sell a piano that was acquired during slavery through the sale of two of the family’s ancestors. The play highlights the conflict between two ways of coping with a painful past. (Synopsis courtesy of August Wilson Education Project)

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '17

09 Sep '17

Need Headshots? I have worked with so many talented screen and theater actors in the area. To see a collection of these headshots please use this link: https://www.pendolinophotography.com/portfolio/portraits/headshots/ My recent favorites are at the bottom of the page. Here are my rates: $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details please go here: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to like me on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography/ Instagram: #GregoryPendolino Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gregory.Pendolino Thanks!

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Try a Class for Free at Houde School
by Jessica Houde via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Ever thought about taking an acting class? At Houde School, you can try your first class for free! Visit our site to sign up: www.houdeschoolofacting.org Please email us with any questions: houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com We hope to see you there! September 1 Schedule: Kent - 402 S. Francis St. Kent, OH 44240Tues 7:00PM-9:30PM - Meisner Wed 7:00PM-9:30PM - Scene Study Thur 7:00PM-9:30PM - Film Production Cleveland - 1777 Coventry Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118Sun 7:00PM-9:30PM - ImprovMon 4:30PM-6:00PM - Pre-teenMon 6:30PM-9:30PM - MeisnerWed 5:45PM-7:30PM - Advanced MeisnerWed 7:30PM-9:30PM - Advanced Meisner ScenesThur 7:00PM-9:30PM - On CameraFri 3:00PM-5:00PM - MeisnerSat 12:00PM-2:00PM - MeisnerSat 2:30PM-4:00PM - Pre-teen

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FREE Saturday Meisner Acting Class, All Levels, Euclid, OH
by actingclasses＠mindspring.com via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

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PROJECTION/LIGHTING DESIGNER(S) WANTED
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Lorain County Metro Parks'<http://www.metroparks.cc/> French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> seeks Projection / Lighting Designer(s) for upcoming productions as part of its 2017/2018 season, including Bonnie & Clyde<https://frenchcreektheatre.wordpress.com/2017/08/04/introducing-the-cast-of…>, currently in rehearsal and opening October 13th. Interested applicants contact Artistic Director Rick Fortney by email<mailto:rfortney@metroparks.cc> or at (440) 949-5200 x229 French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Looking for "fake" turkey prop for "The Dining Room"
by Christopher Bizub via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Hello Neopal Users; I am currently directing a production of "The Dining Room" for Bay Village Community Theatre and we were looking for a "fake" turkey for our Thanksgiving scene. I am wondering if any of the local theatres have a prop like that? If so, would it be possible for us to borrow from you? (would consider renting it, if we had to) Our production runs Sept 22-Oct 1, it would be nice to have the prop by 9/18. Please contact me at cmb164(a)zips.uakron.edu or 216-820-0674 if you can provide me at with any assistance/leads. Sincerely, Chris Bizub

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Ohio Shakespeare FIGHT NIGHT, $15 ($10 students) this Monday--single swords
by via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

September FIGHT NIGHT: 7:00-8:30, September 11 All for one and One for all Join the FIGHT NIGHT team as we fight with single swords and teach some of the choreo and tricks from our upcoming show: The Three Musketeers: An Adventure, with Music. [ http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/monday-fight-night/ ]( http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/monday-fight-night/ ) $15 admission ($10 students) Ohio Shakespeare Festival at Greystone Hall 103 South High Street Akron, Ohio 44308 THE FIRST RULE OF FIGHT NIGHT... ...tell everyone about fight night! Join us at Greystone on each month on a Monday night for a 90 minute focus class from Fight Director Ryan Zarecki. Best professional development investment you'll make all month. [ Get tickets ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/monday-fight-night ) in advance or pay at the door.Ages 14+.

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URINETOWN Auditions for Males at Hiram
by Skorepa, Carl D. via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Hiram College is holding auditions for males for Urinetown on Sunday September 10th at 3:00 pm. We are looking for an actor to portray Caldwell B. Cladwell and a few more male actors to fill out the cast. The audition will be held in Frohring Performing Arts Hall 11762 Dean Street in Hiram, Ohio 44234. Please come with at least sixteen bars of music prepared and sheet music for the musical director. Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons and Monday -Thursday during the evenings starting September 10th through October 28. (There will certainly be evenings off during this rehearsal period.) Technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals begin October 28th through November 2nd. Performances are November 3, 4, 5 (matinee), 10, and 11. Carl Skorepa Hiram College Technical Director skorepacd(a)hiram.edu<mailto:skorepacd@hiram.edu> Carl D. Skorepa Theatre Technical Director, Designer, Instructor Theatre Department 204 Frohring Performing Arts (11762 Dean Street) Hiram College Hiram, Ohio 44234 (330) 569-5507 SkorepaCD(a)Hiram.edu<mailto:SkorepaCD@Hiram.edu> [http://www.hiram.edu/images/photos/about/logos/official-logo.jpg]

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Senior Ballet
by Medina Centre Dance Art via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Senior Ballet Classes Tuesday Morning 10:15-11:15 $8.00 walk in $25.00 for the Month No experience needed - Great exercise, lots of fun, enjoy beautiful music and make new friends. Classes Start September 12th 330-725-2153 Or http://www.mcdadance.com/senior-ballet-.html for details

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