January 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Call For Directors
by Marc Howard 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

*Our 59th Season CALL FOR DIRECTORS * *DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION JAN 31ST. * Aurora Community Theatre is accepting resumes for their 2018-2019 Season Any interested directors please forward your resume and cover letter to marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com Please mention your choice of show: *Addams Family* Runs Oct 26 – Nov 17, 2018 *Sex Please, We’re Sixty * Runs Jan 25 – Feb 16 *An Original Cabaret Idea* (not the musical Cabaret) Runs Mar 03 – 09 *A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum * Runs Apr 26 – May 18 *Bonnie & Clyde * Runs Jun 28 – Jul 13

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Cast Announced for SWEENEY TODD - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

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Wow! What a SALE!
by Jennifer Wertz 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

*A lot has been sold, but there's still more to sell!* *FOR SALE: Costumes, Kitchenware, **Furniture & Props!* *Great Deals!* *Saturday, Jan. 27* *9AM - 3PM* *Huron, OH* *Period & Specialty Costumes* *Vintage Clothing for Men & Women* *Contemporary Prom Dresses* *Purses, Hats, Boas, Fans, Gloves & More* *Most costumes under $10; many as low as $1!* *Elaborate pieces and vintage wear at $10-$20* *Furniture - office desks, sofas, chairs & more - starting at $5* *Fabric remnants for crafters & quilters - $5 a bag* *Commercial kitchenware - pots, pans, serving bowls, coffeemakers and much more - $1 - $10* *CASH ONLY!* *Huron Playhouse Warehouse* *607 Main St., Huron, OH* *For more info: jwertz720(a)gmail.com <jwertz720(a)gmail.com>*

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RACE, by David Mamet ... Opening February 02
by James Charpie 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Race and racism … What lies do we tell each other? What lies do we tell ourselves? Can we find the truth, or do we become too vulnerable in the process? *WHAT:* * RACE* *By: David Mamet* *DIRECTOR:* Jim Weaver, SDC *WHO (cast):* Will Crosby Marc'A Bickerstaff Tamicka Scruggs Charles Lemon *Pictures* can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/eclevetheater/ *WHERE:* *East Cleveland Theater* *14108 Euclid Avenue* *East Cleveland, Ohio, 44112* *Only 1.6 miles from the Coventry area (approx 7 min)* *Only 1.7 miles from Little Italy (approx 7 min)* *Only 1.8 miles from University Circle (approx 8 min)* *Only 8.8 miles from Downtown (approx 18 min)* *WHEN:** February 02 thru 25, 2018* Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 3pm (No performance on February 04, Super Bowl Sunday) *WHY:* An enjoyable evening out ... whether alone or with someone special. You deserve it. *HOW:* Tickets are available online at www.eastclevelandtheater.org (credit cards only), or at the theater box office (cash & credit cards). *QUESTIONS:* 216-851-8721 *We hope to see you there.* East Cleveland Theater www.eastclevelandtheater.org

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AUDITIONS: Exit the Body, by Fred Carmichael
by James Charpie 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

East Cleveland Theater is hosting auditions for “Exit the Body”, by Fred Carmichael. *Director: Christopher Bizub* *Synopsis:* A mystery writer rents a New England house that is the rendezvous point for some jewel thieves. The focal point of the set is the closet which opens into a living room and a library. A body found in the closet promptly disappears only to be succeeded by another. The hunt for the jewels reaches a climax at two A.M. when four couples unknown to each other turn up to search. Not since the days of Mack Sennett has there been such an hilarious series of entrances and exits. *The Roles:* *Crane Hammond**: *Female, 30s to 50s A successful mystery writer, she is bright, gay, witty and an altogether likeable person. *Kate Bixley**: *Female, 30s to 50s Crane Hammond's secretary, she has an irrepressible sense of humor that often borders on the sarcastic, but she doesn't really mean it. *Helen O’Toole**: *Female, 30s to 40s A very efficient real estate saleswoman, perhaps a trifle too folksy and straight-laced, but she means well. *Lillian Seymour**: *Female, 30s to 50s A top-flight fashion designer. *Jenny**: *Female, 20s to 30s Young country girl, rather loud, but the epitome of innocence. *Lyle Rogers**: *Male, 30s to 50s Attractive trophy husband of Lillian Seymour. *Vernon Cookley**: *Male, 30s to 60s A middle-aged New Englander, who has never traveled more than ten miles outside his hometown, emotionless and leery of everyone and everything. *Randolph**: *Male, 20s to 30s An inept small time crook, and proud of it. *Philip Smith**: *Male, 30s to 50s A nice, honest-looking guy with amnesia. *Richard Hammond**: *Male, 30s to 60s Crane's husband, average businessman type. *Audition Dates:* Sunday, February 11, from 7 to 10pm. Thursday, February 15, from 7 to 10pm. Callbacks on Saturday, February 17, from 3 to 6pm (by invitation only). 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. *Show Dates:* Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9 shows total Opening: Friday, May 04, 2018 Closing: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm *Rehearsals:* Rehearsals will begin the end of March 2018. Exact dates have not been determined. We typically have rehearsals Sundays thru Thursdays (5 days / week), but again that is not yet set in stone. If you are concerned about dates and timeframes, please show up at auditions and tell us your limitations. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 49th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311 <(330)%20416-1311>, or email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 <(216)%20851-8721> www.eastclevelandtheater.org Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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EXTENDED RUN: Lady Day..., Weathervane Playhouse
by Joshua Larkin 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

"Marissa Davis (Billie Holiday) is perfect" "Don't miss this exquisite production" - West Side Leader http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-entertainment-news.asp?aID=36684 "Actress-chanteuse Marissa Davis creates an air of deep melancholy, combined with both humor and bitterness, as the title character" "Under the excellent direction of Terrence Spivey, Davis comes across as mature beyond her 20-something years as she brings to life one of troubled jazz singer Billie Holiday's final performances at a seedy bar in South Philadelphia." - The Akron Beacon Journal https://www.ohio.com/akron/entertainment/arts/review-lady-day-at-weathervan… AKRON - Playing to sold-out houses in Weathervane's Founders Theatre, Lady Day has touched theatre-goers, young and old alike, throughout its originally scheduled run. Whether you missed out the first time around, or would like to relive the enthralling magic of this one-of-a-kind show, you will have the opportunity to experience this "not to be missed" production this coming Friday and Saturday. The extended-run performances of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill run January 26 and 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $22 and can be ordered by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com>. Weathervane invites playgoers to be transported to a seedy bar in Philadelphia during the year of 1959 to relive one of Billie Holiday's final performances, given four months before her death. More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous, reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music. Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill is directed by Terrence Spivey, who ran Karamu House for over 12 years and was selected as Scene Magazine's Best Director of 2017. Ed Ridley, who most recently received a Cleveland Critics Circle Award for his music direction of Ain't Misbehavin', serves as the music director for this production. On working at Weathervane and the production, Spivey says, "I am excited to be back at the wonderful Weathervane Playhouse, having directed their productions of Fences and The Great White Hope. Billie Holiday's music is as timely now as ever, touching the hardships and happiness that we all experience. Kudos to Melanie and Weathervane for bringing this dynamic and historical figure to the Akron stage." THE CAST MARISSA NICOLE DAVIS Billie Holiday THE CREATIVE TEAM TERRENCE SPIVEY Director ED RIDLEY Musical Director/Jimmy Powers BRADFORD MCGHEE Bass Player JASON MAURER Stage Manager BARBARA TROTTER Properties Designer AYRON LORD Lighting Designer HAZEN TOBAR Sound Designer LOREN "COCO" MAYER Costume Designer RICHARD MORRIS, JR. Scenic Designer/Technical Director KATHY KOHL Assistant Technical Director KELLIE ROSSINI Master Electrician ### Aimee Lambes Photography AARP Akron Community Foundation The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau Beatrice K. McDowell Family Fund of Akron Community Foundation The Big Love Network Best Buy Clear Gold Audio and Lighting Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust Margaret J. Dietz Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation GAR Foundation Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC The Millennium Fund for Children of Akron Community Foundation Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Ohio Arts Council SeibertKeck Insurance The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild Visit Mickey Vacations WKSU 89.7 FM

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This week! Join Vincent Lighting Systems for a Free Open House: January 22 - 26
by Kim Craigie 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

You are invited to join Vincent Lighting Systems for our Open House Week: January 22 - 26 * Cincinnati: January 22-23 * Pittsburgh: January 24 * Cleveland: January 25-26 It's our 40th year in business, and we're kicking off the celebration by opening our doors for a week-long free event at 3 different locations. Top entertainment and architectural lighting manufacturers will provide hands-on demos of the latest in lighting technology and answer your questions. Looking to invest in a new lighting board? Attend one of four top lighting console overview sessions to get an in-depth look into what each lighting board can bring to your control system. Plus, refreshments, giveaways, networking opportunities and get a special look back on 40 years of VLS, including fun photos of styles we don't want to see come back into fashion! For details, times and to reserve your spot, visit www.vls.com/open-house<http://www.vls.com/open-house>. Hope to see you there! [http://static.vlscdn.com/content/vls-signature-logo.png] Kim Craigie Marketing Director kcraigie(a)vls.com 6161 Cochran Rd Suite D | Solon, OH 44139 P: (216) 475-7991 | T: (800) 922-5356 | F: (216) 475-6376 Shop Online at VLS.com [Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/vincentlighting>[LinkedIn]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/561814>[Twitter]<http://twitter.com/vincentlighting>[Instagram]<http://instagram.com/vincentltg>[www.vls.com]<http://www.vls.com/> Join Us for Our Open House Week: January 22-26<https://www.vls.com/open-house%20>

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AUDITIONS: "The Explorers Club" Tues., Feb. 6 & Wed., Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m.
by Clague Playhouse News 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

*The Explorers Club* by Nell Benjamin Directed by Anne McEvoy *Auditions:* Tuesday, February 6, 2018 and Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at *7:00 p.m.* (note new time) *Show Dates:* May 4-27, 2018 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm *SYNOPSIS: * London, 1879. The prestigious Explorers Club is in crisis: their acting president wants to admit a woman and their bartender is terrible. True, this female candidate is brilliant, beautiful, and has discovered a legendary lost city, but the decision to let in a woman could shake the very foundation of the British Empire, and how do you make such a decision without a decent drink? Grab your safety goggles for some very mad science involving deadly cobras, carnivorous plants, irate Irishmen, and gravity-defying libations. All Roles, all ethnicities: *LUCIUS FRETWAY* – Male, 20ish to 50ish, a botanist and a man of science. *PHYLLIDA SPOTTE-HUME *– Female, 20ish to 45ish, an anthropologist. *HARRY PERCY* – Male, 20ish to 50ish; an intrepid explorer. *LUIGI* – Male, any age, a NaKong tribesman. (Actor playing this role must be comfortable with improv, movement, and physical humor. LUIGI speaks his own language…literally.) *PROFESSOR COPE* -Male, any age; an herpetologist. *PROFESSOR SLOAN* – Male, any age; an archeo-theologist. *PROFESSOR WALLING* -Male, any age; a zoologist. *SIR BERNARD HUMPHRIES* – Male, 40 or older; private secretary to Queen Victoria. *BEEBE* -Male, any age; an explorer. (This actor also plays the Irish Assassin.) *COUNTESS GLAMORGAN* – A countess and twin sister to PHYLLIDA. (played by the same actress.) The director is looking for actors who are comfortable handling an RP British Dialect. While we'll spend more time during rehearsals refining the dialect, this compilation gives a general idea of what to aim for when you audition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8MqKsqIGNM (Does not apply to actors only reading only for Luigi.) Additional information can be found on our Audition Page. <http://clagueplayhouse.org/index.php/auditions/> Please bring resume and head shot, if available. If you don't have a head shot, Clague will take one at auditions. No appointment is necessary. Auditioners will be asked to read from the script. A perusal script is available at the Clague Playhouse Box Office, Wednesday - Saturday 1:00-6:00pm, for a $10 deposit through February 3, 2018. Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145. For more information, call the Clague Playhouse Box Office, 440-331-0403 <(440)%20331-0403> and leave a message for the director. -- Clague Playhouse 1371 Clague Rd. Westlake, OH 44145 (440) 331-0403 Box Office Hours Wed. - Sat. 1-6pm www.ClaguePlayhouse.org "Like" us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>!

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Canal Fulton Players- Announcement of Cast for Shakespeare in Hollywood by Ken Ludwig.
by dvangaasbe＠aol.com 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

The Canal Fulton Players proudly announce that they will be presenting Ken Ludwig's raucous comedy about the making of the 1934 film, Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, on March 9-11, 16-18 at Pine View Acres, 4194 Butterbridge Road, North Lawrence, Ohio (formerly the Grace Bible Church at the corner of Butterbridge and Orrville Roads). Friday and Saturday Night performances are at 7:30 pm. Sunday matinee performances are at 3:00 pm. Admission is $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors and children under the age of 12. Tickets can be reserved or purchased by calling 330-494-1022 or 330-854-4387. The cast of the play is: Louella Parsons- Kathy Devus Max Reinhardt- Sean Wirfel Lydia Lancaster- Amy Balsinger Jack Warner- Gabriel Chuna Miss D- Sharon Nolan Oberon- Chuck Bonakoski Puck- Kelly Devus Olivia Darnell- Kathleen Bachtel Billie Hays- Geri Marken James Cagney/ Dick Powell Bryan Steffee Joe E. Brown- David Van Gaasbeek The play is produced and directed by David Van Gaasbeek. This Samuel French play does contain some language and situations which are not advisable for children under the age of 12. Parental discretion advised. Come on out to a new theatre venue and be ready to laugh your sides off.

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World Day of Puppetry Event
by info＠vincentmagicproductions.com 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

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