September 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Subversive absurdist comedy RHINOCEROS now onstage at con-con
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

ABSURDIST COMEDY "RHINOCEROS" NOW ONSTAGE AT CON-CON THURS-SAT THRU SEPT 16. " 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 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 convergence-continuum.org [1] [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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WRP is Offering Their First Ever Directing Class!
by B W via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Our first ever directing class will be taught by three-time OCTA & six-time Georgie Award winning Director & Actor, Co-Artistic Director Brian Westerley! The class will be presented on Saturdays, 10/7 – 11/25 from 1PM-3PM. Cost is $150. Accepting eight students per class. If more than eight students apply, an additional class may be added. At the end of the eight weeks, the class will present the scenes they have chosen to an audience. Please email Brian at brianw(a)westernreserveplayhouse.org<mailto:brianw@westernreserveplayhouse.org> for more information & to sign up.

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The rave reviews are pouring in for "It's Only a Play" at Weathervane Playhouse
by Fred Gloor via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

The Cleveland Jewish News: https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/weathervane-s-it-s-only-a-play-set… The Akron Beacon Journal: https://www.ohio.com/akron/entertainment/arts/theater-review-weathervanes-i… Second week of performances begin tonight! Weathervane Playhouse presents the hilarious farce, "It's Only a Play." Waiting for the review is the hardest part. AKRON - Weathervane Playhouse presents the first main stage production of its 2017-2018 season, Terrence McNally's hilarious It's Only a Play August 31 through September 17, 2017. There's no people like show people in this hilarious comedy about the behind-the-scenes hijinks surrounding the opening of a Broadway play. Show times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$22 and are available by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or by going to www.weathervanplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervanplayhouse.com>. It's the opening night of The Golden Egg on Broadway, and wealthy theatrical producer Julia Budder is throwing a lavish party in her equally lavish Manhattan townhouse. Downstairs, the celebrities are pouring in, but the real action is upstairs, where a group of insiders have staked themselves out in the producer's bedroom as they wait for the reviews to come in. Included are the excitable author; the brilliant but unstable director (who courts failure and is devastated when his work is well received); the drug-snorting leading lady (who is hoping to revive her career after a series of flop movies); a fawning, hypocritical drama critic (who is a closet playwright); and the playwright's best friend, an egotistical but insecure comic actor who passed up a chance to star in the play for a television series - which has since been cancelled. Associate Artistic and Marketing Director, Fred Gloor, directs this hilarious farce. AUDIENCE ADVISORY: The play contains adult language and is therefore not suitable for young children. It's Only a Play is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. It's Only a Play is sponsored by a generous donation from Visit Mickey Vacations CREATIVE TEAM FRED GLOOR Director JOSHUA LARKIN Assistant Director TIFFANY BIRD Stage Manager MELANIE YC PEPE & SCOTT K. DAVIS Properties Co-Designers TOM LIGGETT Lighting Designer HAZEN TOBAR Sound Designer JASEN J. SMITH Costume Designer KATHY KOHL Scenic Designer and Assistant Technical Director RICHARD MORRIS, Jr. Technical Director KELLIE ROSSINI Master Electrician CAST KYLE BURNETT Gus P. Head PATRICK MICHAEL DUKEMAN James Wicker OLIVIA WIMBERLY Virginia Noyes WILL C. CROSBY Frank Finger APRIL DEMING Julia Budder SCOTT K. DAVIS Peter Austin BRIAN O. JACKSON Ira Drew For interviews, media members should contact Fred Gloor at 330-836-2626 or fgloor(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:fgloor@weathervaneplayhouse.com> Weathervane Playhouse provides high-quality live theater with volunteer artists, designers, and technicians under professional direction, delivers education and training in theater arts and appreciation, and engages and entertains its audience to enrich the quality of life in northeast Ohio. ### Weathervane Playhouse's 2017-2018 Season Support Provided by: AARP Akron Community Foundation The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust Margaret Dietz GAR Foundation Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Big Love Network Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild Ohio Arts Council Visit Mickey Vacations WKSU 89.7 FM

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Audtions for Urinetown TONIGHT at Hiram
by Skorepa, Carl D. via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Hiram College's Theatre Department is producing Urinetown this fall. Auditions are open to the public on September 7 (singing and acting) starting at 6:00 pm. 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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Western Reserve Playhouse Announce Their 2018 Season!
by B W via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Lost in Yonkers By: Neil Simon Performance Dates: January 26, 2018-February 10, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 2PM) Tomorrow Morning Regional Premiere Book, Music & Lyrics By: Laurence Mark Wythe Performance Dates: March 9-24, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 2PM) Dogfight Music & Lyrics By: Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Book By: Peter Duchan Performance Dates: April 13-28, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 6:30PM) One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest By: Dale Wasserman >From the Novel By: Ken Kesey Performance Dates: May 11-26, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 6:30PM) This show will include talkbacks after certain performances Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. Music & Lyrics By: Time Rice & Elton John Additional Music & Lyrics By: Will Van Dyke, Lebo M, Marc Mancina & Jay Rifkin Book By: Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi Performance Dates: June 22-24, 2018 (Friday & Saturday at 8PM; Sunday at 2PM) Part of our Young Artists’ Theatre Program Into the Woods, Jr. Music & Lyrics By: Stephen Sondheim Book By: James Lapine Performance Dates: June 29-July 1, 2018 (Friday & Saturday at 8PM; Sunday at 2PM) Part of our Young Artists’ Theatre Program bare: A Pop Opera Music By: Damon Intrabartolo Lyrics By: Jon Hartmere Book By: Jon Hartmere & Damon Intrabartolo Performance Dates: July 13-28, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 6:30PM) This show will include talkbacks after certain performances Terms of Endearment Adapted for the Stage By: Dan Gordon Based on the Screenplay By: James L. Brooks Performance Dates: August 17-September 1, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 2PM) Little Women Music By: Jason Howland Lyrics By: Mindi Dickstein Book By: Allan Knee Performance Dates: October 5-20, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 2PM) 80 Minute Play Festival Performance Dates: October 26-28, 2018 (Friday & Saturday at 8PM; Sunday at 6:30PM) Hay Fever By: Noel Coward Performance Dates: November 2-17, 2018 (Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday at 2PM) Young Artists’ Theatre Program will run June 4-July 1 & will include the performances of Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. & Into the Woods, Jr. Cost of the camp will be: $150 per student per class. If you do both classes, the second class is 20% off. If you enroll more than one child, the subsequent children are 10% off. Please email Artistic Director, Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski at dawnsy(a)westernreserveplayhouse.org<mailto:dawnsy@westernreserveplayhouse.org> for more information & to sign up. Ticket Prices: $10 for everyone for Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., Into the Woods, Jr. & the 80 Minute Play Festival For all other shows: $15 for seniors (65+) & students (with valid ID); $17 for adults Season Tickets: 8 for $100 per ticket (does not include Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., Into the Woods, Jr. or the 80 Minute Play Festival) or a "Flex Pass" - 4 for $55 per ticket (does not include Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., Into the Woods, Jr. or the 80 Minute Play Festival) For individual tickets to any of shows, please visit our website at: www.westernreserveplayhouse.org<http://www.westernreserveplayhouse.org/> For season tickets, please call us at: 330-620-7314

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Auditions for North Coast Men's Chorus - Sunday, September 10 at 6:00
by via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

AUDITIONS NORTH COAST MEN’S CHORUS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 6:00 MASONIC TEMPLE 3615 EUCLID AVE. CLEVELAND, OH 44115 If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be up on the stage singing with the North Coast Men's Chorus, you will soon have the chance to find out! We are holding auditions for our next concert - /UNDER THE MISTLETOE/ - on Sunday, September 10 and 17 starting at 6:00! Please come and plan on staying for the entire rehearsal. /UNDER THE MISTLETOE/ will be presented at three concerts on Saturday, December 2 at 3:00 and 8:00 pm and on Sunday, December 3 at 3:00 pm at the beautiful Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square! Now, don't let the word "audition" scare you. It's really easy. You'll meet with Rich Cole, Artistic Director, and he will have you sing some scales, match some pitches and determine what section of the chorus your voice is best suited for. It is a pretty painless process and you'll be on your way to performing on-stage with the Chorus! NCMC holds regular rehearsals every Sunday evening from 7:00pm-9:30pm, with rehearsals starting a little earlier when we get closer to concert. Singers are expected to arrive by 6:45pm to greet their friends and settle in so rehearsal can begin on time. We usually hold an off-site rehearsal on a Saturday afternoon close to the concert. Additional rehearsals are required of the dancers, but they all say that extra time is more fun than work. Rehearsals are held at the rehearsal studios in the Masonic Temple, 3615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115. If you have any questions, please www.ncmchorus.org[1] or send an email to membership(a)ncmchorus.org or call 216-556-0590. Links: ------ [1] http://www.ncmchorus.org/

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TONIGHT | SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD | AKRON | $12 TICKETS
by Alexandre Marr via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

*OPENING NIGHT TONIGHT!* *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 Direction by Francine Parr Music direction by Alexandre Marr *$12 Tickets Available on Groupon: * https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-songs-for-a-new-world-ej-thomas-hall *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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Final Reminder - Auditons this Sunday for Willy Wonka and The Diary of Anne Frank at Playmakers
by Rachel Zake via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

GoodMorning! Auditionsare THIS SUNDAY for the first two shows of the Playmakers Youth Theatre2017-2018 season: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and The Diary of Anne Frank!! Please see details below as well as a link to the audition page. Please feel free to email or call with any questions. Weare very excited for this season and can't wait to get started! See youthere. :) RoaldDahl's Willy WonkaOpen togrades 2-9AuditionDate: Sunday September 10AuditionTime: 1-3pm (grades 2-5); 3-5pm (grades 6-9) AuditionLocation: Mandel JCCPleaseprepare a verse and a chorus of a Broadway song in the style of the show. You may also be asked to attend a callback on Monday September 11, 2017.PerformanceDates: December 7-17 (two casts; each cast performs for one weekend) The Diaryof Anne FrankOpen togrades 8-12AuditionDate: Sunday September 10AuditionTime: 5-7pmAuditionLocation: Mandel JCCPleaseprepare a short monologue. You may also be asked to read from the script.PerformanceDates: November 9 and 12 Link to audition page and packet(also attached): http://www.mandeljcc.org/index.php?submenu=_auditions&src=gendocs&ref=audit… Rachel ZakeDirector of Playmakers Youth TheatreDirector of The Francine and Benson Pilloff FamilyPerforming Arts CampMandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland26001 South Woodland RoadBeachwood, OH 44122phone: 216-831-0700 ext.1494rzake(a)mandeljcc.orgwww.mandeljcc.org

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PLAY CLUB reads WAITING FOR LEFTY next week!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

French Creek Theatre's Play Club! Read aloud and discuss a different play each month. ANY AND ALL WELCOME!!! Wednesday, September 13th 7:00PM-8:30PM Scripts and light refreshments provided. This month: Waiting for Lefty<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waiting_for_Lefty> by Clifford Odets<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Odets> REGISTER HERE by 9/11<https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/47806/> For more information call (440) 949-5200 Ext. 226 French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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ANNIE AUDITIONS THIS WEEKEND!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

French Creek Theatre announces auditions for... ANNIE Book by Thomas Meehan Lyrics by Martin Charnin Music by Charles Strouse Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc. Directed by Monica Olejko Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Billionaire Oliver Warbucks is a man who thinks he has everything. Eleven-year-old Annie is an orphan with nothing. When the unlikely pair meet, together they find the thing that was missing in each other. Everyone's favorite optimist lights up the stage this holiday season in the inspiring musical sensation that will leave audiences singing, "Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you, tomorrow! You're always a day away!" PERFORMANCES December 1-17, 2017 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM AUDITIONS Sunday September 10th, 2PM-6PM Monday September 11th, 7PM-10PM OPEN CALL - no appointment necessary Adult actors should prepare two contrasting pieces totaling 32 bars and a monologue. Children should prepare one 16-bar piece. Accompanist provided. Auditions for SANDY THE DOG will be at a later date. All actors cast receive a stipend. Questions or for more info email<mailto:fctheatre@metroparks.cc> or call (440) 949-5200 Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com> CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Annie A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced. Gender: female Age: Can play 10 to 12 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Warbucks A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. Gender: male Age: Can play 40 to 55 Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Grace Farrell Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle. Gender: female Age: Can play 20 to 35 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Orphans The other girls in the orphanage with Annie. These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially loveable. Includes Molly, Kate, Tessie, Pepper, July, and Duffy. Gender: female Age: Can play 6 to 13 Servants The servants at the Warbucks mansion. Includes Drake, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer, Cecille, and Annette. Gender: both Age: 20 to 50 Miss Hannigan The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter, and cold. Gender: female Age: Can play 30 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Rooster Miss Hannigan's no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man. Gender: male Age: Can play 25 to 35 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Lily Rooster's girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. She is considered to be a floozy and bimbo. Gender: female Age: Can play 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Bert Healy The ultimate radio personality. He helps Annie by broadcasting about the search for her birth parents. Gender: male Age: Can play 30 to 45 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: E4 Roosevelt The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and friend of Warbucks. Gender: male Age: Can play 40 to 60 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3 Ensemble Servants (Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh), Boylan Sisters, Cabinet Mambers, Hooverville Citizens Gender: both French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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