September 2017 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

HOT READ AWAITS; GET THIS PAGE-TURNER
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 04 Sep '17

04 Sep '17

*Occupation Wiseguy*, a graphic novel by a native son, Cleveland author Joey Bauer, on Amazon kindle now, is a hot 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 colorful 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 galore to send the guest of honor off with a bang. If you love “The Godfather,” “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos,” this one will blow you away; a real page-turner.

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Script coverage sought
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 04 Sep '17

04 Sep '17

If you are an experienced script reader and skilled at providing professional coverage, please contact me at Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com, and I will send along my screenplay; $50 will be forthcoming upon receipt of the analysis. Thank you.

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AUDITIONS FOR "CONSIDER THE OYSTER" AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK SEPT. 6 & 7
by Newberg, Brian via NEohioPAL 04 Sep '17

04 Sep '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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Review of "It's Only A Play" at Weathervane Playhouse
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '17

03 Sep '17

Weathervane’s ‘It’s Only a Play’ sets the stage for success Gwendolyn Kochur There’s no business like show business, as the Weathervane Playhouse production of “It’s Only a Play” so beautifully and hysterically demonstrates. The broad comedy – which originally opened off-off Broadway in 1982, was revived off-Broadway in 1986, and revived again with an all-star cast on Broadway in 2014 – takes place at the opening night after-party of the Broadway debut of “The Golden Egg.” While a crowd of celebrities, Broadway elite, and local politicians mingle downstairs at the producer’s Manhattan townhouse, the production’s creative team and a few friends anxiously await the reviews in an upstairs bedroom suite. The room is bursting with over-inflated egos, high tension in anticipation of a New York Times review that could make or break the new show and, thanks to director Fred Gloor’s impeccable comic timing, no shortage of hilarity. 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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Roy Berko's review: "brownsville song (b-side for tray)"
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '17

03 Sep '17

*••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: Dobama, Cleveland's fine off-Broadway professional theatre, opens its 2017-2018 season with a mesmerizing production of Kimber Le's "must see" script. Generally well-directed, often superlatively acted, this is drama at its finest! The opening night standing ovation was well deserved.* *To read the entire review go to: www.royberko.info <http://www.royberko.info> to read the capsule judgments of other Cleveland reviewers go to: www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com>••••••••••••••••*

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Audition: Apollo's Fire announces auditions for treble/soprano voices ages 10-17 for Christmas show!
by Amanda Powell via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '17

03 Sep '17

*Apollo's Fire,* Cleveland's internationally renowned Baroque Orchestra announces auditions for soprano/treble singers ages 10-17 (Musettes), for brand-new show, *"Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain, an Irish-Appalachian Journey"* "Apollo's Musettes" is a select group of young singers with solid vocal and musical backgrounds who have the unique opportunity to learn about early music and high-level performance under the baton of Jeannette Sorrell. Amanda Powell (voice faculty, Cleveland State University and frequent soloist with Apollo's Fire) will direct the Musettes for this show, with Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell conducting the performances. (Dec. 2,3, 8-10) *Auditions:* will be held on Sunday, September 24 from 2-4pm & Monday, October 2 from 6-7:30pm at Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights. *Audition requirements*: What Child is This (Eminor-- a copy of this piece will be emailed once audition is confirmed) and another carol or hymn of your choice. Musette rehearsals (three Monday evenings in November) are located in Cleveland Heights with dress rehearsals and performances around the greater Cleveland area. (evenings only). Musettes will also be a part of a recording session for an album of the show. To schedule an audition or find out more, email *amandapowell4(a)gmail.com <amandapowell4(a)gmail.com>.* Please include singer's name, age, school and which audition date works best. Thank you. Amanda Powell www.amandapowell.info 413.949.3366 2014 Creative Workforce Fellow <http://cultureforward.org/Our-Programs/Fellowship/2014-Fellows>

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MARGARET WHITE ENSEMBLE MEMBERS, AND PIT NEEDED FOR CARRIE THE MUSICAL FOR THE MILLENNIAL THEATRE COMPANY
by Savannah F. via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '17

03 Sep '17

The Millennial Theatre Company and The Oakland Center for the Arts are currently looking for a Margaret White, ensemble members, and pit for Carrie the Musical. The musical will be October 30-October 31, at the Deyor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown,OH. Margaret White: Mezzo-Soprano, Opera Voice. Please send in 30-second clip of contemporary musical style piece. Ensemble Members: All voices, Age 15+. Please send in 30-second clip of contemporary musical style piece. Pit: Keyboard 2, Cello, Bass, Guitar 1, Guitar 2, and Drums (Paid). Please send a clip of a piece of your choice. Please send all submissions and questions to millennialtheatrecompany(a)gmail.com

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Piano/keyboard lessons
by Evie Morris via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '17

03 Sep '17

BACH TO BROADWAY ( Evie Morris) Accomplishedpiano teacher and performer has limited space for students in 2017-2018. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.STRONG fundamentals in technique & theory. Call (216) 798-9539 foravailability and additional information. Thank you JJ

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Audition for Urinetown at Hiram College
by Skorepa, Carl D. via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '17

03 Sep '17

Hiram College's Theatre Department is producing Urinetown this fall. Auditions are open to the public on September 6 (dancing and acting) and 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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AUDITIONS ON SEP. 16TH AND 17TH FOR A FEATURE FILM (PAID ROLES)
by Mod Boonyakanoke via NEohioPAL 03 Sep '17

03 Sep '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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