January 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Appointments still available for Beck Center Auditions~"My First Time"
by Scott Spence 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Beck Center will be holding auditions for *MY FIRST TIME*, a wondrous compilation of stories, tales, anecdotes and sound bytes taken from myfirsttime.com , a website devoted to the theme of losing one's virginity! Sometimes hysterical, sometimes poignant--- with spices of naughtiness throughout. *Audition Dates and Times:* *Monday, January 8th from 6PM to 8PM* and *Tuesday, January 9th from 6PM to 8PM* It is anticipated that callbacks (if needed) would be held the weekend of January 13/14. *Auditions will be BY APPOINTMENT and will be taken beginning Monday, Dec. 11th by calling 216-521-2540 x10 <(216)%20521-2540>* EdgeNewYork.com says "*One of New York's best new plays! Phenomenal!*" The Village Voice opines "*Funny and touching to sweet, sexy and silly*!" The New York Post proclaims "*Provocative, amusing and moving*" CurtainUp.com posits "One of the most entertaining plays I've seen this year!" Sought are four actors (2 Female and 2 Male) and two swings (1 Female and 1 Male) for this NE Ohio premiere. Ideal age range is 25 to 45, though depending upon the actor that could skew a bit higher. We are looking for engaging, affable personalities with dynamic story telling ability. Please prepare a brief 60 second monologue of your choosing. There may also be some light cold reading from the script. *MY FIRST TIME *will play in Beck's intimate Studio Theatre from March 30th through April 29th. It is anticipated that 1 or 2 AEA contracts will be offered (Special Appearance Tier One). All performers 18 and older are stipended for their participation. If you have questions or wish to audition but are unavailable for the Open Call dates, please write Scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com

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Auditions for 'A Chorus Line' at Cassidy Theatre
by The Cassidy Theatre 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Auditions for A CHORUS LINE at Cassidy Theatre Composer: Marvin Hamlisch Lyricist: Edward Kleban Playwrights: James Kirkwood Jr., Nicholas Dante AUDITIONS: Monday January 22 nd , 6:30-10pm Wednesday January 24th, 6:30pm-10pm Callbacks: Thursday January 25th, 7pm-10pm Where: Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, OH 44130 Direction and Choreography by Kristin Netzband Musical Direction by Mike Caraffi PERFORMANCE DATES: April 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4caba822a3ff2-achorus Please prepare the following: *Please click the above link and follow the instructions regarding signing up for the auditions. *Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show, bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). *Bring appropriate dance clothes to both auditions and callbacks. Dance experience required for all roles *Bring a headshot and resume *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!! The Cassidy Theatre does not pre-cast without prior announcement. Rehearsals: Regular Rehearsals will start early/mid February Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Monday-Thursday, most Saturdays. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates. Show Information: A Chorus Line examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. Discomfort opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption, and within the bright, outwardly homogenous chorus, the audience begins to see each dancer’s individuality. From Cassie, the star who just needs the “music and the mirror and the chance to dance,” to Val, a small-town girl with a brand-new big-town body, to Mike, who took his sister’s place in dance class, saying “I can do that.” Based on real Broadway dancers’ stories, as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest. Casting Requirements Looking for a Large Diverse cast, All Races, Genders, and Ethnicities will be considered for all parts. Zach Male Spoken Cassie Ferguson Female Soprano Maggie Winslow Female Soprano Mike Costa Male Tenor Connie Wong Female Alto Greg Gardner Male Baritone Sheila Bryant Female Alto Bobby Mills Male Baritone Bebe Benzenheimer Female Alto Judy Turner Female Mezzo-Soprano Richie Walters Male Tenor Al DeLuca Male Baritone Kristine Ulrich (DeLuca) Female Mezzo-Soprano Mark Anthony Male Tenor Paul San Marco Male Baritone Diana Morales Female Alto Val Clark Female Mezzo-Soprano Don Kerr Male Baritone Tricia Female Featured Mezzo-Soprano Vicki Female Featured Mezzo-Soprano Roy Male Featured Baritone Lois Female Featured Mezzo-Soprano Butch Male Featured Baritone Tom Male Featured Baritone Frank Male Featured Baritone Questions? Contact the director, Kristin Netzband - knetzband(a)gmail.com

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PLAY CLUB reads IBSEN!
by fctheatre 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

French Creek Theatre's Play Club! Read aloud and discuss a different play each month. ANY AND ALL WELCOME!!! Wednesday, January 17th 7:00PM-9:30PM Scripts and light refreshments provided. This month: A Doll's House<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%27s_House> by Henrik Ibsen<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrik_Ibsen> REGISTER HERE by 1/15<https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/48622/> 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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Auditions - HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by G Michael Skerritt 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

The Happy Ending Lyric Players (H.E.L.P.) announces auditions for the musical, HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. 2 TO 5 PM Sunday, January January 7 7 to 9:30 PM Monday, January 8 7 to 9:30 PM Wednesday, January 10 All roles are available for this wonderful musical based on Victor Hugo's great book of the same name. This production is to be presented in the magnificent Gothic sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland and follows the memorable H.E.L.P. 2014 production of Hugo's other great book, Les Miserables. Come prepared with 32 bars of music of your choosing. An accompanist provided or you may bring your own. No a cappella auditions permitted. Production dates for 7 performances are April 13 through April 23. Park in the back of the First Baptist Church at 3630 Fairmount Boulevard (at Eaton Road) in Shaker Heights and come in through the Portico Entrance. We look forward to seeing you!

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Voice Lessons with Dr. Christopher Hutton in Cleveland Heights
by Christopher Hutton 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

WINTER auditions are here and are you prepared? Dr. Christopher Hutton, Baritone, is taking new voice students and excited to get you physically and mentally prepared for auditions and performances. Dr. Hutton has a Masters Degree and Doctorate of Music Arts degree in Vocal Pedagogy (Science of Singing) from Arizona State University, and is fluent in teaching both belting/music theatre technique and classical technique. Christopher attended Youngstown State University where he received his Bachelors in Voice Performance. He has also performed opera at regional opera houses for over thirteen years. Dr. Hutton offers free consultations to those interested before committing to the voice studio. You may contact Dr. Hutton via email at cjhutton70(a)yahoo.com <mailto:cjhutton70@yahoo.com> or 330-301-6334. Lessons will take place on Saturday morning/afternoon. Lessons will prepare each student for school Regional and All-State auditions, theatre auditions and college auditions in voice performance. Lesson options are as follows: One-Hour, Forty-Five minute, Thirty minute Lesson. Students range from all ages and those who have an interest in classical and musical theatre. Students consist of all ages and center around high school or younger who show an interest in performing at local theaters and their school choral and musical productions. Call or email for more details. Some of Dr. Hutton’s performances can be found at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEvBkg9hRnE <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEvBkg9hRnE> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQF0EsTHoH8 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQF0EsTHoH8> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAPHEuXEeoY <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAPHEuXEeoY>

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Guys & Dolls Auditions THIS SUNDAY
by Rachel Zake 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Good Morning! Auditions THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 7 for the next 2-9 grade show of the Playmakers Youth Theatre 2017-2018 season: Guys & Dolls!! Please see details below as well as a link to the audition page and feel free to email or call with any questions. I am so thrilled to direct this Broadway classic! There are so many exciting parts and it is a very high energy, fun show! See you there. :) Guys & DollsOpen to grades 2-9Audition Date: Sunday January 7Audition Time: 1-3pm (grades 2-5); 3-5pm (grades 6-9) Audition Location: Fairmount TemplePlease prepare 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 January 8, 2018.Performance Dates: March 1-11 (two casts; each cast performs for one weekend) Link to audition page and packet: Beachwood Mandel JCC | | | | | | | | | | | Beachwood Mandel JCC Cleveland's Mandel JCC offers a new state-of-the-art fitness center and Beachwood gym with swimming, prescho... | | | | I look forward to seeing all you 2-9 graders Sunday! Thanks,Rachel ZakeDirector, Playmakers Youth Theatre216.831.0700 x1494

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4-show subscriptions on sale now!
by TCT Intern 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Take your family on a year-long journey around the world with Talespinner Children's Theatre, Cleveland's ONLY professional theatre producing original plays for children and families! We're heading to new and exciting destinations to hear tales unlike you've heard anywhere else! Check out our ways to save money with our subscription packages <http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/ticket-packages.htm> and let your imagination PLAY this 2018! With the help of five amazing women playwrights, we will bring stories from Nigeria, Thailand, Canada & Alaska, Israel, and Poland to vibrant, heart-opening, mind-tickling, toe-tapping, colorful & joyous life. On our main stage, come with us to Nigeria, for "The Oba Asks For a Mountain," by Gail Nyoka, in which a young man learns that using your head can overcome the toughest obstacles. Sail away to Thailand in "The Princess & The Nightingale," by Marian Fairman, and meet a clever bird who teaches the true meaning of trust and loyalty. Next, visit the Inuit people of Canada and Alaska to learn about how we came to have night and day, in "The Boy Who Stole the Sun," adapted by Alison Garrigan and produced in collaboration with L.E.N.A.C., The Lake Erie Native American Council, and finally, join us in Israel for "The Song in the Flame," by Margi Herwald-Zitelli to learn how even distance can be a gift during this heart-warming Hannukah story. TCT’s touring production this year takes us to Poland in "Jan & the Trickster," by Krysia Orlowski. In this funny, magical tale, see how Jan learns to use wits and true friendship to win the day. Every ticket to a TCT show is a passport to enter a world of joyous imagination! Don’t miss a single one of our eye-opening original productions that will delight and excite children of all ages! Single Ticket Pricing: Adults (age 13 & up) : $15 Seniors, & Students with college ID: $12 Children (age 12 & under) : $10 (Educational & Group Rates available–for more information, contact kc.tctorg(a)gmail.com) Don’t miss out on a single chance to let your imagination play! Two exciting ways to save! Family Pack: 2 adult and 2 child tickets to each production of the 2018 mainstage season $160 (you save $40) Buddy Pack: 1 adult and 1 child ticket to each production of the mainstage season $80 (you save $20) Family Pack Plus: Same as our Family Pack PLUS 2 adult and 2 child tickets to Jan and the Trickster / Stay & Play Weekend, July 20-22, 2018 $200 (you save $50) Buddy Pack Plus: Same as our Buddy Pack PLUS 1 adult and 1 child ticket to Jan and the Trickster / Stay & Play Weekend, July 20-22, 2018 $100 (you save $50) Don’t see a package that suits your needs? Let us know – we can work with you! Miss a show? Let us know. We can transfer your tickets to the next production! *Subscriptions are for mainstage season only, and cannot be applied to special events. PLAYground is not a part of the mainstage series. Unused portions of subscription cannot be refunded. Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *2017 Season* *Red Onion, White Garlic (a Tale of Indonesia) *April 8 - 30 by David Hansen, directed by Katelyn Cornelius *Sundiata (a Tale of Mali) *June 10 - July 2 by Nina Domingue Glover, directed by Nina Domingue Glover & Nathan Lilly *The Rainbow Serpent (A Tale of Aboriginal Australia) *Sept. 16 - Oct. 8 by Christopher Johnston, directed by Alison Garrigan *Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (A Dickens of a Holiday Tale) *Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 by Michael Sepesy, directed by Alison Garrigan Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680 www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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Lakeland Theatre presents Merrily We Roll Along at Lakeland and Nighttown
by Martin Friedman 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

*Lakeland Civic Theatre presents* *Merrily We Roll Along* Music and Lyrics by *Stephen Sondheim* Book by *George Furth* Directed by *Martin Friedman* Musical Direction by *Jordan Cooper* Setting Designed by *Austin Kilpatrick* Costumes Designed by *Kelsey Tomlinson* Lighting Designed by* Adam Ditzel* Sound Designed by *Eric Simna* Choreography by *Jennifer Justice* Production Stage Manager * Elizabeth Cammett* *The Play:* *Merrily We Roll Along, *written in 1981, is based on a 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The musical (with a book by George Furth) was first produced in November of 1981, where it ran for 17 performances. Not very successful eh? It tells of the disintegration of the friendship of successful songwriter Franklin Shepard, his lyricist and best friend Charlie Kringas, and novelist Mary Flynn. The action moves backward through time, from 1976 to 1957. This is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most accessible and difficult scores. It is most certainly about friendship and its importance in the lives of three people. This show has great personal meaning to me. And while the book is problematic; I am confident that our production team and the actors that are cast can overcome this. This is one great play. *Production Dates:* *Merrily We Roll Along **will open on Friday, February 2, 2018 and run through February 18, 2018. There will be nine (9) shows; that is three (3) weeks of performances. * *NIGHTTOWN Dates:** NIGHTTOWN KICKS OFF MASTER CLASS SERIES. * In January, *Merrily* comes to the Nighttown stage when Dr. Martin Friedman, adjunct theater professor at Lakeland Community College and Baldwin Wallace, will deliver a “Master Class” on why this musical that so many thought was destined for success, flopped on Broadway after only 16 performances – and why over the last 30 years it’s become one of Sondheim’s most beloved musicals. The Nighttown “Master Class” includes music director Jordan Cooper and Lakeland cast members performing several songs from *Merrily*. Other Master Class programs at Nighttown, with similar formats and different directors, will be announced soon. *Master Class at Nighttown: “Deconstructing” Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along* will premiere on January 8 at 7:00 pm and repeat on January 22. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved online at www.nighttowncleveland.com. *Featuring:* *Amiee Collier* *Eric Fancher* *Trey Gilpin* *Kelly Smith* *Daniel Simpson* *Neely Gevaart* *Carlos Cruz* *Kyle Burnett* *Anne Barrett* *Sarah Clare* *Kate Michalski* *Frank Ivancic* For more information please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com or www.lakelandcc.edu.

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Keyboardist Needed for Work In Progress
by Meredith King 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Looking for a keyboardist for an upcoming theatrical project, "Bipolar Mixtape" which will be presented as part of a local theatre's festival of new work in progress. Must have own keyboard or be able to access one for rehearsal and performances. Should be able to learn simple tunes relatively quickly, improvisational skills are a plus, but not a requirement. Ability to read sheet music is not a requirement (if you can learn and play WELL by ear, that’s perfect.) Access to small percussive instruments is a plus, but not a requirement. An artist of color is a plus, but not a requirement. Must be available the following dates: ALL Performances: Thursday January 18th, Friday January 19th, Saturday January 20th 2018 (evening performances) Select rehearsals during the week of January 15th (evenings) This role has a small stipend and great exposure. For more info, contact Meredith at mlaurenking(a)gmail.com

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AIDA: Near West Theatre is holding further AUDITIONS FOR A PRINCIPLE ROLE Age 14 to 16
by Kelcie Dugger 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Near West Theatre is holding further AUDITIONS FOR A PRINCIPLE ROLE... ...in their upcoming production of Aida. The open role is: Radames. We are looking for a seasoned actor/singer who has been cast in leading roles in musicals before. We will be holding auditions in a couple days. More information about the role is included below. If you have any interest in auditioning, please contact Director, Kelcie Dugger at 216-961-9750 or email her at kdugger(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:kdugger@nearwesttheatre.org> Radames - Male. Age 14 to 16. An Egyptian Captain and the son of Zoser. A strong, handsome, adventurous soldier who falls in love with Aida. Range: G3- Ab5 (Tenor)

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