January 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Western Reserve Playhouse Opens 2018 Season with “Lost in Yonkers”!
by B W 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Western Reserve Playhouse opens its 2018 season by presenting Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers, which will run January 26<x-apple-data-detectors://0>, 27 & February 2<x-apple-data-detectors://1>, 3, 4, 9, & 10. By America’s great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is thirty-five years old, mentally challenged & living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne’er-do-well son Eddie is financially strapped & taking to the road as a salesman. He deposits his two young sons on Grandma’s doorstep - where they are left to contend with her, Bella & her secret romance & with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum - in a strange new world called Yonkers. Keith Stevens directs this heartwarming comedy. The cast stars talented young actors Robbie Rush & James Patrick, along with seasoned professionals Shani Ferry & August Scarpelli, as well as OCTA recipients Beth Gaiser & Jay Hill. Rounding out the ensemble is award-winning local luminary Harriet DeVeto. Show Times: 8PM<x-apple-data-detectors://2> Fridays & Saturdays; 2PM Sunday Tickets: $17.00 Adults; $15.00 Seniors & Students To reserve tickets, please visit our website: www.westernreserveplayhouse.org<http://www.westernreserveplayhouse.org/> The venue is located at 3326 Everett Rd., Bath, OH 44286<x-apple-data-detectors://7>.

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Announcing Blank Canvas Theatre's 2018 Season
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

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Looking For 20 Something Female Jazz Singer
by Allan Ambrochowicz 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Established Cleveland-area jazz band looking for attractive female singer for local shows. Material consists of familiar jazz standards as well as a few contemporary songs. Performances are normally 3 hours (30 songs - 3 sets), with around 10-15 of those being vocal pieces. Should be available for practice 1-2 Saturdays a month in Seven Hills (practice is usually 1pm-5pm), with the flexibility to play 2 weekend evening shows a month. Please contact Allan at 440-444-9657 (talk or text). Auditions are being scheduled for certain Saturdays in February.

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Auditions for Wizard of Oz at Heights Youth Theatre on January 23 and 24
by Pamela Fine 21 Jan '18

21 Jan '18

WIZARD OF OZ Directed by Treva Offutt Music Directed by Stacy Bolton Auditions for anyone in grades 1-12: - Tuesday, January 23 – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, must be there by 8 pm to be seen - Wednesday, January 24 – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, must be there by 8 pm to be seen Please note: If you are not available to audition on either of these dates please e-mailhytstagemanager(a)gmail.com. Callbacks – by invitation only on Thursday, January 25 Location for auditions: Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights 44118 Rehearsal and performances will be held at: Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights 44118 Casting Information: All roles are available. HYT is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role. *WHAT TO PREPARE:* Grades 6-12 1. One selection in the style of the show up to a minute in length (ie- one verse and one chorus). 2. Accompanist provided (no acapella singing) Bring complete sheet music. Grades 1-5 1. Please learn the following lyrics from *Munchkin Land* (we will help you practice a little before you sing alone) – *Understanding the words you are singing is a huge bonus. Parents, we encourage you to explain the lyrics to your child before they audition. You can watch this YouTube video starting at 4:00 minutes – www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrUPJAXXzG0 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrUPJAXXzG0> * * The house began to pitch The kitchen took a slitch It landed on the Wicked Witch in the middle of a ditch– Which was not a healthy situation for a wicked witch Who began to twitch, and was reduced, to just a stitch Of what was once the Wicked Witch * Everyone please bring headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out the audition form, found at the top of this page, prior to coming to audition. We will be looking for the following when you audition: - Ability to sing consistently on pitch and with expression - Solid sense of beat and rhythm - Overall preparation (knowledge of song and self-presentation) - Positive Behavior - Please bring a headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out the audition form, found at the top of this page, prior to coming to audition. Rehearsals begin: Monday, January 29th. Rehearsals will be Monday – Friday, 5:00-8:00 or 8:30 pm. You will not be called every day, only when you are needed to work. Attendance at ALL tech week rehearsals as well as all performances is mandatory. Production Dates: - Friday, March 9 & 16, 7 PM - Saturday, March 10 & 17, 2 PM - Sunday, March 11 & 18, 2 PM

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Note-oriety Showchoir Wants You for its Golden Anniversary!!!
by staci vincent 21 Jan '18

21 Jan '18

Whether you were a part of the "Mother Singers," the "Selrec Singers" or "Note-oriety Showchoir"....or if you are an adult who just loves to sing and wants the opportunity to perform, we want you!!! Noteoriety Showchoir, under the direction of R. Scott Posey, is celebrating its 50th year with a special extravaganza! We are looking for men and women who love to sing and want to join our 30+ members from all around northeastern Ohio. We meet in Solon on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-9pm with additional rehearsals added as we get closer to our big celebration on June 14, 15 and 16. We have performed at a multitude of venues including Playhouse Square, the Hard Rock Rocksino (with Foreigner), Solon High School, Brush High School, and at a myriad of senior centers, elderly care facilities, luncheons, and dinners. Our repertoire includes Broadway show tunes, pop songs, and a mix of fan favorites. This year, celebrating 50 years of life through song, our performances will include "Aquarius", "Beautiful Day," "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," "Circle of Life," and that's just the A-B-C's of it....! Our June show includes an orchestra, choreography, set design, costume changes, and a full script. If you are interested in being a part of the group, please plan to join us for a rehearsal on January 23rd or 30th at Orchard Middle School in Solon. The school is on the eastside of SOM Center Road and sits on "Craemer Rd." just south of Solon High School. We practice in the band room at Orchard Middle School. We welcome all those interested in joining us and offer a special welcome home to ALL of our Alumni this year -- we would love to have you return to help us celebrate our milestone anniversary!!! For additional information, please contact Staci at stacilynv123(a)gmail.com soon! Hope to sing with you this year! ###

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Seeking Piano Accompanist for Charity Cabaret
by Ashley Foster 20 Jan '18

20 Jan '18

The Fearless Fighters are seeking a piano accompanist for a Cabaret to benefit the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. The Cabaret will be held at the River Street Theater in Chagrin Falls on Sunday, February 11th at 7:00 pm. The accompanist will need to be available for at least one rehearsal prior to the performance. Note that this is not a paid position. Please send inquiries to Riley Firehammer/Ashley Foster at rilfir620(a)gmail.com CC arfoster11(a)gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

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Berko review: GROUNDED @ Dobama
by Roy Berko 20 Jan '18

20 Jan '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: **“Grounded” is the kind of script and staging on which Dobama fulfills its goal of presenting the best contemporary plays in a professional production of the high quality. Don Bianchi, the theater’s founder, would have been proud of this must-see production.* *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>* to read the capsule judgments of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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SEEKING A SPECIAL ACTRESS FOR IMPROV
by Joseph Bauer 20 Jan '18

20 Jan '18

If you are very accomplished and experienced with improv acting, please send your headshot and resume to: Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com. This is for a two-hander dark comedy, a one act play on the theme of a scorned woman seeking ruthless revenge on a former lover, ala "Fatal Attraction" on steroids. There is no racial specification for the role, and the age range is 50 - 70.

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Review of "Grounded" at Dobama Theatre
by Bob Abelman 20 Jan '18

20 Jan '18

Spell-binding ‘Grounded’ soars at Dobama Theatre Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics For a show titled “Grounded,” where its only character never leaves the stage for the 90 minutes of its production, this play has certainly been on quite a journey. Local playwright George Brant’s drama was first produced with a rolling premiere in California, Arizona and Missouri, where it won the National New Play Network’s 2012 Smith Prize for political theater. It picked up a First Place award at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was part of the Cleveland Play House’s New Ground Theatre Festival in 2014 after receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination for its off-Broadway production earlier that year. It has since received over 100 productions in 17 different countries. “Grounded” is now on stage at Dobama Theater with New York-based director Alice Reagan at the helm and Anjanette Hall – winner of last year’s CJN “Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama” award – in the lead. Consider Hall a contender for 2018. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Underground Railroad Reenactment Seeks Actors (PAID)
by fctheatre 20 Jan '18

20 Jan '18

Lorain County Metro Parks is seeking actors for... ROAD to FREEDOM an historical underground railroad reenactment Looking for actors to portray real and imagined characters as you escort or hinder a large group of participants along an actual site of the Underground Railroad. Roles Available SAM (black male or female) an U.R. conductor EZRA (black male or female) an U.R. conductor CAPTAIN AARON ROOT (white male) an abolitionist NOTE: Actors will be required to perform outdoors for extended periods of time. Actors must be available for the following dates: Monday, April 9th / 10AM-2PM Tuesday, April 10th thru Thursday, April 12th / 8AM-3PM Saturday, April 14th / 3PM-9PM Monday, April 16th thru Wednesday, April 18th / 8AM-3PM Rehearsals begin February, based on actors' availability Auditions are by appointment only. Interested parties please submit your resume and headshot to Cultural Arts Programmer Brian McNally<mailto:bmcnally@metroparks.cc> or call (440) 949-5200 ext. 226 French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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