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Weathervane Playhouse to offer Adult Acting Classes beginning February 5th
by Fred Gloor 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

Weathervane Playhouse is offering Adult Acting Classes beginning February 5th. You can go to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/adults<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/adults> to sign up. Beginning Acting for Adults This class will explore the theory and practice of the basic tools of acting: body movement, vocal production, and imagination. This class will also include an introduction to character analysis, audition basics, monologue work, scene study, and improvisation. The class will culminate with a final performance in our intimate Dietz Theater. Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. Beginning February 7 (10 weeks) Advanced Acting/Scene Study This class will be the continuation of the Beginning Acting Class. The focus will be on continued scene and monologue work in an effort to strengthen acting skills, audition techniques, and the business of acting. The class will culminate with a final performance in our intimate Dietz Theater. Mondays 7-9 p.m. Beginning February 5 (8 weeks). Improvisation for Adults Explore and practice the skills and techniques required to perform short-form improvisation. The course utilizes the communal/ensemble exercises provided in Spolin's 'Improvisation for the Theatre' and other texts, to explore spontaneity and the creation of narrative improvisations. The course also explores concepts of character, behavior in the environment, creating the who? what? and where? of dramatic scenes, created from given circumstances. The course is primarily active and participatory in nature and culminates with a public performance based on this exploration and discovery. Tuesdays 7-9 pm starting February 6 (8 weeks) About the instructor: FRED GLOOR is currently the Associate Artistic Director and Marketing Director at Weathervane Playhouse. He has directed four shows at Weathervane: It's Only a Play, You Can't Take It With You, The Lyons and 4000 Miles. A graduate of Kent State University, Fred's other directing credits include Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama, TitleWave, Charenton, The Second City Cleveland, CVLT, and Tri-C West. As an actor, he has performed at The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theater, Dobama, The Beck Center, Cain Park, The Second City Cleveland, The Ensemble Theatre, and as a cast member of Something Dada. A member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA, he has appeared in numerous commercials and such films as The Dream Catcher and Pirates with Leslie Nielsen, Eric Idle, and Rodney Dangerfield. Adult Dance Class Get moving and challenge yourself at Weathervane Playhouse! This fun and interactive dance class will focus on varies styles including Jazz, Ballet, Tap, and Modern dance found in your favorite Broadway shows. Build your technique, learn choreography, and get some exercise. Bring your friends and have a great time! You can pay for the full 8-weeks or $30.00 a class. About the Instructor: LAUREN SPROWLS is a graduate of The University of Akron where she received her B.A. in Dance with a Business Cognate and will receive her MA in Arts Administration in May 2018. She has performed in a number of student choreographed projects, with The University of Akron Dance Company, and as a representative of Ballet in Cleveland, doing promotional performances and video shoots. Lauren has also participated in Akron Children's Hospital Dancing for the Kids fundraiser for the past four years. She shares her love for dance through dance education and has been teaching dance and other arts classes for almost 10 years. She has attended teacher conventions such as the Pulse convention in New York City and has taken many classes at BDC. She is always striving to be become a better teacher by continuing to educate yourself. She is currently the Education Director at Weathervane Playhouse and has supervised educational outreach programs, created curricula, established an arts ambassador program, and has coordinated performances with experience in the studio setting, in school programs, and with community organizations.

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Position of Artistic Director/Musical Conductor of Chagrin Valley Choral Union
by Lisa Georges 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

The Chagrin Valley Choral Union is a non-auditioned group of classical music enthusiasts who meet Sunday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm. We are searching for a leader who will continue the great work of our past conductors, most recently Dr. J. D. Goddard, who has led us since 2005. 1. Duties and responsibilities a. Selection of pieces from the choral literature, which express the organization’s mission statement: To perform choral masterworks of the past and occasionally debut new works which replicate the style of these masterworks, for the enrichment of the community. b. Teaching and enabling singers to meet and exceed their musical goals through instruction, repetitive practice and example. c. Advising the Board of Directors as an ex-officio member, offering assistance on a variety of subjects, such as choosing concert venues, membership policies and fundraising efforts. 2. Qualifications a. At least one year conducting a choral group of similar nature – knowledge and experience in a classical repertoire is required. b. Commitment to a weekly rehearsal schedule from the beginning of September 2018 to the beginning of May 2019. These dates are an estimate based upon the 2 concert dates, holiday schedules, etc. 3. Salary and compensation a. The Artistic Director is compensated per concert, not by a monthly or weekly salary. b. Compensation will be determined for each individual candidate, commensurate with experience. c. Certain expenses can be reimbursed with the consent of the Board of Directors. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to our board secretary: Julie Denker 11511 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 jdenker(a)windstream.net 330-963-6615 The application process will include a trial rehearsal to be scheduled with the members of the executive board.

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Magic and Showmanship Instructions!
by Jack Palur 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

*Magic and Showmanship Instructions!* Jack Palur, professional magician and director in the Northern Ohio area for the last 45 years, is now taking additional students in performance magic and showmanship. This course is appropriate for all ages, from as young as eight years old, to professionals, (including actors, teachers, and other performers), who want to expand their skills. Classes are scheduled as hour-long sessions, teaching the basics of close-up magic, including the use of every day objects, utility moves to develop dexterity and lessons on building a magic act, as well as showmanship and the fundamentals of magical performance. The curriculum is adjusted for each student's needs. Each participant will learn many slight of hand routines, as well as parlor magic, street magic, comedy magic, mind-reading, the business of getting booked, and other forms of popular prestidigitation. This is a one-on-one instruction course on how to become a magician or a better performer. Mr. Palur has been teaching this mini-course in schools and libraries in the Northern Ohio area for over twenty years! He has taught for Young Audience's "ArtWorks" program in University Circle and the Boy Scouts of America, as well as many individual performers that have gone on to book their own shows! He works with recommended books, study programs, and customizes the class to meet the needs of the participants. Plus, it is a lot of fun! Mr. Palur can adapt to any student's schedule and meet as frequently as requested. Classes are held at his office in Sheffield Lake, where he has a wide selection books, videos and magic tricks to experience. Groups are welcome, including theatre casts, scout troops, school classrooms, and other clubs or groups!Ask about our group rates. Call today for open dates and more information! J.P. Productions - (440) 949-1047 http://www.jppohio.net/TeachMagic.html -- <b>Visit JP Productions at - http://www.jppohio.net/index.html for all your entertainment needs!<b>

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Auditions - North Coast Men's Chorus - "Presenting Maureen McGovern" - Keybank State Theatre
by bryan＠richcole.net 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

AUDITIONS JANUARY 7 & 14 AT 6:00 NORTH COAST MEN'S CHORUS NCMC PRESENTS MAUREEN MCGOVERN The North Coast Men’s Chorus is holding auditions on Sunday, January 7 & 14 at 6:00 at the rehearsal studios in the Masonic Temple, 3615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, for their next concert - /NCMC PRESENTS MAUREEN MCGOVERN /which will be presented at one special concert on Saturday, March 24 at 8:00 pm at the beautiful Keybank State Theatre at Playhouse Square! Broadway and Recording Artist MAUREEN MCGOVERN is joining the North Coast Men’s Chorus to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. NCMC will start the evening off and then Maureen will thrill you with some of her favorite songs, joined by the men of NCMC on several selections! Gaining fame for cinematic themes like Oscar-winners, /The Morning After/ and /We May Never Love Like This Again/, Maureen has continued to dazzle with a 45 year career of recordings, concerts, theater, film, television, radio and songwriting. Now, don't let the word "audition" scare you. It's really easy. You'll meet with Rich Cole, Artistic Director, and he will have you sing some scales, match some pitches and determine what section of the chorus your voice is best suited for. It is a pretty painless process and you'll be on your way to performing on-stage with the Chorus! NCMC holds regular rehearsals every Sunday evening from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm, with rehearsals starting a little earlier when we get closer to concert. Singers are expected to arrive by 6:45 pm to greet their friends and settle in so rehearsal can begin on time. We usually hold an off-site rehearsal on a Saturday afternoon close to the concert. Additional rehearsals are required of the dancers, but they all say that extra time is more fun than work. Rehearsals are held at the rehearsal studios in the Masonic Temple, 3615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115. If you have any questions, please visit www.ncmchorus.org[1] or send an email to membership(a)ncmchorus.org or call 216-556-0590. Links: ------ [1] http://www.ncmchorus.org

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Only $7.50 per class! The Illuison Factory Winter Theatre School
by Matthew J. Wilks 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

The Illusion Factory Winter Theatre Classes Saturdays February 3rd- March 24rd Tuition-$75 **Early Bird Special** Register by January 15th and receive $15off your tuition. That’s only $7.50 per class! Imagination Nation (Ages 5-7) 10-11am A fun theater experiencethat blends beginning theater performance principals, theater games, Maskmaking, and most importantly imagination! One Act Wonders (Ages 8 and up) 11-12pm In this theater workshopstudents will learn basic acting techniques, set design, prop design, and basictheater terminology while they rehearse a version of a popular one actfairy tale culminating with a performance for friends and family on thelast day of class. This highly interactive andengaging class is perfect for the beginning performer or the more advancedstudent looking to brush up on their skills. To register please call 330-376-5700 or email theillusionfactoryakron(a)gmail.com Teacher Bios: Matthew J. Wilks (One ActWonders) is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NewYork City who divides his career between theater and film. Stage highlightsinclude: “Toga Party Terror” at Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland. “GodsFavorite” for which he was awarded a Merit in Acting Award from the OhioCommunity Theatre Association, and 7 seasons with The Illusion Factory, aprofessional children’s theatre touring company. Film highlights include:Technically Marvin (Cleveland Film Festival), Draft Day, Cleveland Abduction,and the Netflix film Little Evil. In addition to performing he is also aDirector and Acting Teacher at several theaters throughout Northeast Ohio. KatieWells (Imagination Nation) Afterattending Cleveland State University where she majored in Acting and CostumeDesign she has been performing professionally throughout Ohio and New York.Children's Theatre and teaching has been a special passion of hers for years. Teachingexperience includes: workshops and summer camps with The Illusion Factory,acting workshops with Little Vikings Children's Theatre, Shakespeare workshopsat Garfield Heights High School, and a TA position at Cleveland State for theIntro To Costume Design class. She is also an award winning costume designerwith a Certificate of Merit from the Kennedy Center for Performing arts for herwork on InThe Blood at CSU and two Best Costume Design awards fromBroadwayWorld.com's Best of Cleveland Awards in 2014. This springshe is directing The Vagina Monologues at Avenue Arts Marketplace andTheatre in Canton and playing the role of Olivia in Twelfth Nightat Rubber City Theatre here in Akron.

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New Year, New Website, New Classes... plus "The Philadelphia Story" and Auditions
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

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Sound Round Table
by Carlton Guc 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

Hello! I'm gathering names and interest levels for a Sound Round Table that would include area sound designers, A1's, A2's, educators, anyone interested in sound. I do have a list of contacts, however I suspect it's not comprehensive and I want to make sure that everyone interested is involved. This project is in the early planning stages with the primary goal of education in sound to support our theatre community - (academic, community theatres, professional theatres, etc.) If you are interested in sound, or know someone who is, drop me a note so I can include you in future communications. Our goal is to have a meetup later this month to explore interest. EVERYONE is welcome. Thanks! Carlton Resident Sound Designer @ Beck Center of the Arts Musician, Consultant carlton(a)carltonguc.com<mailto:carlton@carltonguc.com> www.carltonguc.com<http://www.carltonguc.com> 440-724-9805 (Cell) ______________________________________________________________________

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Press Release: Lakeland Theatre's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Martin Friedman 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

*Lakeland Civic Theatre* *Lakeland Community College* 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio 44094 *PRESS RELEASE: Immediately* *CONTACT: Dr. Martin Friedman, **216-233-5441* <216-233-5441> *RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2018* *Lakeland Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along* Lakeland’s 2017-18 season concludes with the passionate and oft-misunderstood musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth *Merrily We Roll Along *which opens on *February 2, 2018 *and runs for three weeks at Lakeland Community College’s Rodehorst Performing Arts Center. *Merrily. Merrily *isdirected by Martin Friedman and under the Musical Direction of by Jordan Cooper. *Merrily We Roll Along, *was first produced in 1981, and 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 16 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 is one great play. Merrily We Roll Along features sets by Austin Kilpatrick, lights by Adam Ditzel, sound by Eric Simna, choreography by Jennifer Justice and costumes by Ohio Shakespeare designer Kelsey Tomlinson. This production promises a terrific cast featuring Eric Fancher, Neeley Gevaart and Amiee Collier. Concluding his eighteenth season at Lakeland Civic Theatre, director Martin Friedman also continues his examination of the works of Stephen Sondheim. Call 440-525-7526 for ticket reservations and information about group discounts. For production information please email Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com and you can order tickets on-line at www.lakelandcc.edu. *Merrily We Roll Along*: *February 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 7:30pm and 4, 10 and 17 @ 2:00 pm. * There will also be a “lecture” at Cleveland Height’s landmark, Nighttown, on Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along on Monday January 8 and 22, 2018 at 7:00 pm. *NIGHTTOWN KICKS OFF MASTER CLASS SERIES* In February, Dr. Martin Friedman, well-known in Cleveland theater circles for frequently directing Stephen Sondheim musicals, will direct Sondheim’s *Merrily We Roll Along* at Lakeland Civic Theater, a professional production featuring some of Cleveland’s best-known actors. But in January, *Merrily* comes to the Nighttown stage when 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. *”Merrily” Highlights from City Center Encores* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aF_WuZurPU> - 30 - > > <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/> > <http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org> >

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Support Local Teen Filmmakers Financially
by Carson Coombs 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Thank you for your interest in helping us build onto our company, FilmFreedom Productions FilmFreedom was founded in the Summer of 2017 by Jordan Meeker and Carson Coombs, both at which are still in high school and learning more about film. They have both shared a common passion for acting and performing. They are getting their foot in the door with film work, especially behind the scenes. More about Jordan: Jordan Meeker has always been interested in performing and has done it for most of her life. She loves to do musical theatre. Her main focus is singing, but she loves to act and dance as well. She has recently become interested in film and directing. Jordan has done lots of performances involving musical theatre and acting as a whole. Her most recent role has been playing Lucy in A Charlie Brown Christmas. She loves performing and would like to pursue it as a career. Jordan is also excited to see where this newer interest of film and directing will take her. She wants to say thank you and she hopes you stick around for more. More about Carson: Carson Coombs caught the acting bug in 3rd grade when he got cast as a munchkin in Wizard of Oz at his high school. He knew right from then that acting was something he was going to pursue in life, and that's exactly what he is doing. He enjoys filmmaking as well, and has his very own YouTube channel and wants his supporters to know that he will be starting to film again soon. Carson was recently seen as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast and has even appeared in two films. One of those films being My Friend Dahmer where he had the privilege to be in a few scenes right in front of Ross Lynch. He hopes you enjoy this film company as much as he enjoys being apart of it. More about our first series: Elements with Four: The Search ~ This show is about 4 teenagers. They all have different 'powers' and got them because of their past. Something happened to each of them, but they don't know what it is, they just know what their power is. They all meet each other and figure out they aren't alone, there are others that are in the same situation. Throughout the series, they try to figure out what happened to them to get their powers. To learn more about us, please go to our website: https://filmfreedom.weebly.com Because of our age, it is hard to financially support our company at the highest potential. We can do what we can, but the other half of the company needs to come from those who support the arts. We are turning to you for help. Please take a minute to look at our GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/teen-filmmakers-need-your-help Thank you for your time and support, FilmFreedom Productions

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Peter Pan Auditions at Beachwood Community Theater
by Jill Koslen-Freireich 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Beachwood Community 2700 Richmond Rd. Phone: 216-595-3734 Theater Fax: 216-292-1976 Email: Jill.Koslen-freireich(a)beachwoodohio.com 1/1/18 For Immediate Release Contact: Jill Koslen-Freireich Beachwood Community Theater Announces Auditions For Peter Pan Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years. Directed by Jill Koslen-Freireich Musical Direction: Rory Sanders PERFORMANCES May 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 AUDITIONS: Tuesday Jan. 9 Grades 2 - 5 Wednesday Jan. 10 Grades 6 – 12 Thursday Jan. 11 Adults and Callbacks (Callbacks by invitation only) All auditions held at Beachwood Middle School Auditorium 7pm ALL ROLES OPEN: What to Prepare: Actors should prepare 32 bars of a song and a monologue from our website. www.beachwoodohio.com (listed under community theater.) Accompanist provided. Please bring sheet music and a current headshot and fill out Audition form from our website Questions? Contact Jill Koslen-Freireich 216-595-3734 Beachwood Community Theater is an intergenerational Theater committed to producing high quality productions in a warm, nurturing environment. We encourage actors of all experience levels and ethnicities to participate. Our theater is a second home to many performers, fostering relationships and creating a sense of community to all who perform on our stage.

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