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AUDITIONS --- KRINGLE'S INVENTIONASIUM EXPERIENCE
by MrKringle Jobs via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

*Mr. Kringle & Company* Auditions For Original Characters By: Michael Chiappe Directed By: Cory Markowitz *AUDITION DATES* Sunday, October 1 3-7pm Tuesday & Wednesday October 3,4 6-9pm *REHEARSALS* Rehearsal Period: October 8th to November 12, 2017 Mondays-Wednesdays 7–10pm Sundays 6-10pm *PREVIEWS* November 12, 14, 16 5pm-8pm *PRODUCTION DATES*November 18, 19, 25, 26 December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 20-23, 27-30 10am - 8pm, 10am - 7pm Sundays November 24 December 1, 6-8, 13-15 3pm - 8pm December 24 10am - 3pm *COMPENSATION* Hourly compensation for performing $12hr / A Full-Time performer averages $2700/season *FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING* **** You Do Not Need To Be Available All Production Dates to Participate**** Full days, Half days, All days, Most days, Some days *FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCTION* HERE <https://www.mrkringle.com/blogs/news/casting-notice-2017-holiday-season> This casting notice was posted by: The Mr. Kringle Company, LLC

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Free Washing Machine to Non-profit, Charity or Needy Family
by Martin Bluestein 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

I have a functioning washing machine that I am offering to a deserving theatre, charity, or family-in-need. Here are the details:It is a GE 3.8 cu. ft. Ultra Quiet Top Load Washer w/ stainless steel tub. Model: GHWN4250DOWW I have had it for 4 yrs. (last used 9/28/17) It has been moved from laundry room to private garage in Mayfield Heights for easy pick-up ASAP by interested party. Inquiries to: 440-773-2008

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Rabbit Hole - Staged Reading in Lakewood This Saturday
by Nicole McLaughlin Lublin via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

Cleveland Actors’ Play Date will present a staged reading of the Pulitzer Prize winning play, Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire at the Rockport Square Firehouse in Lakewood. Cast: Becca Nicole McLaughlin-Lublin Izzy Monica Zach Howie John Busser Nat Barb Dragony Jason Shaun O’Neill Stage Directions Peter Toomey Director Elaine Feagler Stage Manager Katie Simón Atkinson Saturday, September 30th @ 8:00 p.m., house opens 7:30 p.m. Rockport Square Firehouse 1422 Hopkins Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107 This is a by donation/pay what you can performance (cash only). There will be wine and light refreshments before and after the performance. Founded in 2014 by Nicole McLaughlin-Lublin and Katie Simón Atkinson, Cleveland Actors’ Play Date is a community of local actors and theater lovers who get together once a month to socialize, network, and read a play together in an informal, no-pressure environment. We also organize several musical open mic nights a year and produce occasional public staged readings (like this one), in order to provide extra opportunities for group members to stretch their creative muscles and perform. If you'd like to get involved, please reach out to Nicole or Katie! nicole(a)nicolemclaughlinlublin.com <mailto:nicole@nicolemclaughlinlublin.com> katherine.e.atkinson(a)gmail.com <mailto:katherine.e.atkinson@gmail.com>

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CASTING for workshop project @ CPT
by Auditions via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

Cleveland Public Theatre announces Auditions for Workshop/Research Project led by Cleveland Core Ensemble member Darius Stubbs Looking to cast... 3-7 actors of color for an exploratory rehearsal process which will culminate in some kind of workshop performance as part of CPT's Entry Point. About the rehearsals... Include weekday evenings and some weekend daytime rehearsals. Rehearsals will be November 1 - December 10, January 8-15 and then move into performances approximately January 16-21. Auditions... Sunday, 10/8: 3-5:30pm Monday, 10/9: 6:30-9pm Auditions are by appointment only. This is a workshop-style audition and those auditioning should expect to participate fully for the entire time of the audition. Prepared material is not requested. To schedule an audition appointment, please email Artistic Associate, Molly Andrews-Hinders at mollyah(a)cptonline.org. Be sure to include your name, email address, phone number and preferred audition date in your email. No phone calls please. About The Lead Creator... Darius Stubbs is a poet, playwright, performer, vocalist, educator and transgender advocate who has been living and working in Cleveland, OH since 2006. Artistically, he has collaborated with many fine creative thinkers across the city. Selected acting credits include Rusted Heart Broadcast (CatManDu, Cleveland Public Theatre '13), Titus Andronicus (Aaron the Moor, Cleveland Shakespeare Festival '10), Comedy of Errors (Sir Balthazar, Great Lakes Theatre '09) and The Boys Next Door (Lucien P. Smith, Medina Showbiz '07). His artistic home-base continues to be among the artists who work under the visionary guidance of Raymond Bobgan. At CPT, Darius has been involved in the creation of over a dozen original performance pieces spanning the genre spectrum from performance art to fully-staged production. For the last 3 years, Darius has been a member of the Cleveland Core Ensemble and played the lead role in their original play, Red Ash Mosaic, directed by Raymond Bobgan. Darius has also lent his talents as an instructor for CPT's education programs, including the Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP), a summer theatre intensive for Cleveland teens; the Y-Haven Theatre Project, assisting previously homeless men in recovery from chemical dependency to express themselves through performance; and Brick City Theatre, a summer and afterschool theatre performance program for children living in CMHA housing. As an advocate for Transgender Clevelanders, Darius actively seeks to lend his voice to the chorus of others in the city who are fighting to make sure that the "T" in LGBT does not remain a silent one. Darius has been a featured speaker in an array of venues and events, including TedXCle 2015 "Untold" series, City Club of Cleveland's Forum on Transgender Identity in Northeast Ohio, CPT's Station Hope and Guide to Kulchur's "Uncanny Voices" series. In 2015, Darius was highlighted among Scene Magazine's "Cleveland People" series, presenting Clevelanders who are "working every day to make the city better, to drive it forward, to contribute to its successes and rectify its shortcomings." In July of 2016, Darius was awarded the Greater Cleveland Community Shares' Rising Activist Award. Most recently, he was fortunate enough to have his poem "If It Takes a Village" published by GTK Press in A Race Anthology: Dispatches and Artifacts From A Segregated City.

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Auditions for THE JUNGLE BOOK at lake Erie College Oct 3 & 4
by doctor celery via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

The upcoming Fall play here at Lake Erie College is THE JUNGLE BOOK by Tracey Power Adapted from the novel by Rudyard Kipling. THE JUNGLE BOOK is a beloved children's story about the adventures of Mowgli and his animal family in the jungles of India. This is a family friendly play. Many will know the famous Disney versions, but this a more dramatic version, adapted especially for the stage. EVERYONE is invited to audition (students regardless of major or anything else, faculty, staff, community actors, I said EVERYONE!). Auditions will be next week,Oct 3 and 4. We will be begin at 6 pm each night. We will meet in the gallery of the Royce Hall for Fine and performing Arts. Roles include: Mowgli--the boy raised by wolves Father Wolf--leads the wolf pack Baloo-a bear who is Mowgli's teacher Bagheera--a panther who is one of Mowgli's friends Shere Khan--a tiger who is hunting Mowgli Tabaqui--a jackal who is Shere Khan's lackey Raksha--Mother Wolf who raises Mowgli Monkey King--lives for fun and anarchy various monkeys, wolves, and extras All roles will be cast without regard to race, gender or age. Auditions will consist of cold readings and improv. Come dressed to move! The performances will be November 9-12 & Nov 16-19, including both evening and matinee performances. Any questions? Contact Dr. Jaffe at jjaffe(a)lec.edu "She went down to the pet shop and came back with two alligators. We asked her why she'd got two alligators, and she said they were on sale. Buy one at the regular price and you got another one for a penny. An alligator one cent sale. In its own way it made sense." Richard Brautigan, A CONFEDERATE GENERAL FROM BIG SUR

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"Young Frankenstein" previews in one week at Weathervane Playhouse!
by Fred Gloor via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

Weathervane Playhouse presents the hilarious and iconic "Young Frankenstein" It's Alive! The electrifying musical adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches AKRON - From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes this monstrous new musical comedy. Comedic genius Mel Brooks has adapted his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation - Young Frankenstein! On stage from October 5 through the 22, show times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10- $26 and are available by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or by going to www.weathervanplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervanplayhouse.com> Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "FRONK-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "EYE-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant named Inga (pronounced normally!), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. With such memorable tunes as The Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend, and Puttin' on the Ritz, Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven to be monstrously good entertainment! Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited CREATIVE TEAM WILLIAM MORGAN Director CONNI FLEMING Choreographer JOHN EBNER Musical Director MICHAEL CRANSTON Stage Manager SAMANTHA GATES Assistant Stage Manager ALAN AND PAMELA COSTA Properties Designers RICHARD MORRIS, Jr. Lighting Designer/Technical Director CHRISTOPHER PEPE Sound Designer ROB PECK Scenic Designer KATHY KOHL Assistant Technical Director KELLIE ROSSINI Master Electrician CAST Frederick JAY SIGLER Inga ALEXANDRA VanALLEN Igor AL KLESH Elizabeth KYLA WILLIGER Monster MASON SHUMAN Frau Blucher LIBBY MERRIMAN Kemp JOSHUA LARKIN Hermit BRIAN O. JACKSON Victor ADAM C. ALDERSON Ziggy & Ensemble WILL C. CROSBY Mr. Hilltop & Ensemble RYAN DYKE Telegraph Girl & Ensemble ADDIE WISNIEWSKI Steward & Ensemble CHRISTIAN LANSKY Ensemble TORIE GRAY BROOKE LYTTON ALYSA MUSSELMAN ROBBIE RUSH CHELSEA YOUNG 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: Aimee Lambes Photography AARP Akron Community Foundation The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau Clear Gold Audio and Lighting Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust Margaret J. Dietz GAR Foundation Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Ohio Arts Council The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild Visit Mickey Vacations WKSU 89.7 FM

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Wake Up And Live 's “‘Tricks of the Trade:’ Diction, Dialogue & Speaking Techniques for Effective Performances, Presentations & Total Image Impact” Coaching
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

Wake Up And Live 's “‘Tricks of the Trade:’ Diction, Dialogue & Speaking Techniques for Effective Performances, Presentations & Total Image Impact” Coaching To Public Speakers, Actors & Other Performers .... How do you feel about speaking or performing to small or large groups? How about making public presentations, workshops, meetings, conferences, etc.? Do you know that as a public speaker, you're considered a performer? Nervous? Afraid? "Frozen?" What can you do about it? Have you considered private coaching ?“WUAL: WHAT : "Tricks of the Trade" uses an “actor’s” process, i.e. Audition - Rehearse – Perform – Review, to become a better speaker & performers . Acting Techniques to Enhance Public Speaking & Performance " is formatted as a TV "Advice"talk show where participants give and get answers to help improve their “performance” status through public speaking, interviewing, and professional image impact skills. Public Speaking “Rehearsals,” “Performances” and “Director’s Review,” will include, but not be limited to, addressing the following: Improving language usage, grammar, diction, and articulation; Breaking distracting, ineffective speaking habits and behaviors; Using “improvisational” techniques to improve fast, on-your-feet-thinking, saying and doing; using basic actor’s tools: voice, facial expressions, gestures, mannerisms, body language and movement; Breaking down barriers and connecting with the audience; Identifying techniques to control nervousness and respond to surprises; Learning to bounce back from ‘flubs’; Discovering and embodying the empowering ‘who-what-when-where-why-&-how’ acting techniques to transform into a successful speaker and performer.. WHO: For . . . Career & Business Professionals, Performing Artists, Job-seekers, Motivational, Sales & Other Public SpeakersWHEN: Private coaching by appointmenttWHERE: Shaker Hts.WHY: “To be ready for your "close-up” performance in front of your audience, clients, co-workers, managers & others to whom you want to sell you, your performance, products, services or inspirational message. HOW: Individualized sessions, designed to assist you become more effective in delivering dynamic performances, presentations, lectures, and conducting large and small-group meetings.Thank you . . . Sue H. JohnsonDirectorWake Up And Live's Actors' StudioProducer, "Wake Up and Live With the Arts"wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com About Sue Johnson & Wake Up And Live's Actors' StudioSue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA, Director of the Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio, is an actor, director, producer and coach. Sue produces, directs and co-hosts “Wake Up And Live With the Arts."” which celebrates and showcases the diversity of performing and cultural artists in northeast Ohio, Johnson’s “Tricks of the Trade: Craft, Career & Professional Development” workshops. and private coaching are well-known throughout the performing arts and business community. For more information about the Wake Up and Live's Actors' Studio, “PlayActs” Performances, Productions, Training or, about being a guest on “"Wake Up And Live With the Arts,” email: wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com. WAKE UP And LIVE’s Actors’ Studio is a non-profit 501©3 organization dedicated to education and the performing arts. Established in 1997, we have provided aspiring and experienced performing artists with an opportunity to learn, improve and practice their crafts and skills through “PlayActs” Performances, which provides actors and performing artists the opportunity to showcase their talents through plays, prose, poetry, performance pieces, dance and music. WUAL Playlist: https://www.youtub e.com/playlist?list=PL490E9107 8C2251D3Scroll down and see some of your favorite artists. See the incredible amount of work which has brought a variety of artists to the community.. . . . . . . . . . | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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BW Seeks Stage Management Instructor for Spring Semester
by Les Hunter via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

*BW Seeks Stage Management Instructor for Spring Semester* The Department of Theatre and Dance at Baldwin Wallace University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach STAGE MANAGEMENT this spring. This two-credit course is offered every spring semester, and can be offered twice a week for 50 minutes or once a week for 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the instructor’s schedule. Qualifications: five years of professional stage management experience and a bachelor’s degree. Please email a curriculum vitae and the names of three professional references to department chair, Adam Heffernan at aheffern(a)bw.edu

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Auditions for A Christmas Carol
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

*A Christmas Carol* A company of traveling players are about to enact the Dickens story. The gruff stage manager and prop boy check the show's props, which are shabby and third rate, but the troupe improvises by creating a magical world of make-believe. The acting troupe soon discovers that the actors playing Scrooge and Tiny Tim have abandoned the tour; but the show must go on, and the prop boy eagerly volunteers for the part of Tim while the cynical stage manager must be forcibly drafted to play the old miser. The troupe proceeds to make their way through the tale, creating fog, snow, fire and ghosts through mime, imagination and wonderful visual effects. The rag tag players (including the stage manager and prop boy) quickly become the characters of the story, and we are pulled into the life of Ebenezer Scrooge. The Christmas Spirits work their magic and warm the heart of Scrooge, as well as the old stage manager. This play is an inventive telling of the famous classic that is sure to warm everyone's hearts just in time for Christmas! *Directed by Chris Bizub AUDITIONS: Sunday, October 1 from 7-9PM Monday, October 2 from 7-9PM Call backs (by invitation only): Saturday, October 7 from 12-3PM Auditions will be held at the Geauga Lyric Arts Center 106 Water St Chardon, Oh (Across the street from theater) Audition Information: All roles are open. All ethnicities considered, and the stated age ranges can be somewhat flexible. Auditioners should be prepared to read from the script and show off a hidden talent (i.e. Juggling, Dancing, Acrobatics, Singing, etc) Performances: December 1-17 Geauga Lyric Theater, 101 Water St, Chardon, Oh 44021 * *www.geaugatheater.org* <https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geaugatheater.org&sa=D&usd=2&…>* Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm* Casting Information: · STAGEMANAGER (Scrooge) – Male, 30s-60s · PROP BOY/GIRL (Tiny Tim,) – Male/Female, 8-12 · DIRECTOR (Marley, Christmas Future) – Male/Female, 30s-50s · LEADING MAN (Bob Cratchit) – Male, 30s-40s · LEADING LADY (Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit) – Female, 20s-30s · YOUNG LEADING MAN (Fred) – Male, 20s-early 30s · INGENUE (Belle, Mrs. Fred) – Female, 20s-early 30s · CHARACTER WOMAN (Charitable Woman, Mrs. Fezziwig, Mother-in-Law, Scavenger 3) – Female, 40s-60s · OLD CLOWN (School Master, Mr. Fezziwig, Jake the Fense) – Male 40s-60s · CLOWN 1 (Ali Baba, Christmas Present 1, Scavenger 1) – Any age/gender · CLOWN 2 (Parrot, Christmas Present 2, Scavenger 2) - Any age/gender · CLOWN 3 (Little Caroler, Christmas Present 3) - Any age/gender If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail the director at cmb164(a)zips.uakron.edu -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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Only a few days till Auditions for Nuncrackers @ Cassidy!
by The Cassidy Theatre via NEohioPAL 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

Cassidy Theatre is seeking men, women, and children for its holiday musical Nuncrackers, The Nunsense Christmas Musical! Direction & Musical Direction by Mike Caraffi Choreography by Melanie Leibold *Audition Dates:* October 1, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. October 3, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Callbacks (by invitation of the director, as needed): October 4, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *What to Bring* A current and up-to-date Headshot and Resume, a vocal selection of your choosing, and comfortable clothes for movement/dance. An accompanist will be provided for the auditions. No monologues necessary - reading from the script will occur at callbacks, as needed. *Synopsis* NUNCRACKERS is presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. It stars the nuns you love, plus Father Virgil, and four of Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students. Featuring all new songs including Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us and It’s Better to Give than to Receive, this show is filled with typical NUNSENSE humor, some of your favorite carols, and a “Secret Santa” audience participation. We’re certain this NUNSENSE Christmas Show will make you laugh, and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to insure that your holiday season is merry and bright! *Character Breakdown* (5 female; 1 male) *Sister Mary Regina* — (Reverend Mother) ) is the Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. She tries to be strict and keep order, but things often get out of her control. She grew up in a circus family, and her “showbiz” background and sense of humor always shine through her attempt at creating a tough exterior. *Sister Mary Hubert *– is the Mistress of Novices. She is second in command to Mother Superior. She wanted to be a nun all her life and at times finds it difficult to deal with problems she firmly believes are created by Mother Superior’s ineptness. She is very practical. She and Mother Superior have a healthy and humorous rivalry. *Sister Robert Anne* — also voice of the puppet nun, Sister Mary Annette – is a streetwise nun from Brooklyn, New York. She is one tough cookie but has a heart and soul of gold. The students love her because she “speaks their language.” She feels she has real theatrical potential and is constantly frustrated by Reverend Mother’s refusal to let her “star” in the show *Sister Mary Paul* — (also known as Amnesia) was hit on the head with a crucifix and for a long period didn’t remember who she was. Now, everyone knows she is Sister Mary Paul, a country singer who jump-started her recording career as the first nun to appear at the Grand Ole Opry. Even though she has her memory back, she always seems to be a “little vacant” but innocently endearing. **Sister Mary Leo* — (optional role), a novice in the first three shows, now has her black veil. She is very excited to be in the Christmas show because Reverend Mother has allowed her to dance in the Nutcracker Ballet. Sister Leo has dedicated her life to becoming the first famous nun ballerina. *Father Virgil Manly Trott* - is Sister Mary Leo’s “real-life” brother. He is a Franciscan Father of Fort Wayne and grew up in the Mississippi Delta where he and his sister were part of the Trott Family Singers. He now has his own radio show, and the sisters invited him to participate in the Christmas program because they knew he could give them pointers on presenting a good show. *Brothers & Sisters of the Mount Saint Helens Convent* - Ensemble, any age. *Mount Saint Helens Youth Chorus Members* - Ensemble of Eight Kids, Grades 1 - 8. *Sister Mary Leo appears only at the top of the show (and is usually portrayed by an assistant stage manager or other backstage crew person). For any questions you may have, give us a ring at The Cassidy Theatre by calling (440) 842-4600. Thank you, and hope to see you at auditions!

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