January 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Auditions for STRAIGHT WHITE MEN!!
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for STRAIGHT WHITE MEN SYNOPSIS: When Ed and his three adult sons come together to celebrate Christmas, they enjoy cheerful trash-talking, pranks, and takeout Chinese. Then they confront a problem that even being a happy family can’t solve: When identity matters, and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man? Directed by: David Lee, Co-Artistic Director Auditions will be held March 13th and 14th from 7-9pm All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin March 18th and will generally be held Sunday-Thursday. Show dates are May 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th at 8pm and May 13th at 2pm. CHARACTERS: Ed (Male, 50-70) - father of the family; a family man; good-natured, well-intentioned, liberal, and a bit sad since the passing of his wife. Matt (Male, 45-59) - politically and socially conscious and highly intelligent, but often uncomfortable in his skin; frustrated by the social expectations the world has for him; currently working a low-level temp job and living with his father. Jake (Male, 40-45) - a very successful banker; confident; recently divorced. Drew (Male, 35-40) - an award-winning writer and professor. Person In Charge 1 (Any Gender, Age) - gender nonconforming individual of any age or race; calls the shots, no irony. Person In Charge 2 (Any Gender, Age) - gender nonconforming individual of any age or race; calls the shots, no irony. TO SIGN UP, PLEASE GO TO: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-straight1 <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-straight1> Please email avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com with any and all questions! Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre is located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702

1 0

At the Movies - Songs and Stories from Classic Film Thursday at Nighttown
by Eileen Burns 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

*Vocalist from Red Light Roxy and the Glenn Miller Orchestra featuring Songs & Stories from Classic Films Live on the stage at Nighttown, Thursday Feb. 1 at 7:30 pm.* *Eileen Burns-vocals, Joe Hunter-piano, Demetrius Steinmetz-acoustic bass, & Dave Sterner-sax.* More info and tickets: https://goo.gl/4e5mcN “At the Movies” is an entertaining and informative program featuring memorable songs and interesting stories from classic Hollywood films such as Casablanca, Swing Time, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Brigadoon, Singin’ in the Rain and many more. The program features talented vocalist Eileen Burns and her jazz combo comprised of excellent professional jazz musicians. Miss Burns’ performing credits include a year traveling around the world as the female vocalist for the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and five years as the female host/singer with the long-running Midnight Martini Show. She is currently lead singer for the popular swing/jazz band Red Light Roxy. More info and tickets: https://goo.gl/4e5mcN Nighttown is located at: 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

1 0

SEEKING AMATUER CHOREOGRPHER
by Dave Cockley 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Captain Dave Productions We are looking for an enthusiastic amateur Choreographer To lead the dancing for our summer show for kids THE CROOKED RIVER CROOKS The show will be shot in the lovely Metro Parks We will rehearse the songs in April then take a break in May while school is winding down Then in June we will rehearse the show and choreography If you are interested contact Dave Cockley at:captaindave2898@aol.com or 216-752-3535

1 1

Taxes
by John G. 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Starting today, the IRS is accepting tax returns.Experienced Middleburg Hts CPA seeks new clients. Experience includes working with those in the fine arts. Integrity & fairness in helping you maximize your potential tax refund. Contact John Gazzo at j_gaz(a)yahoo.com or 440-227-2522.

1 0

Who is on the list of contributors for 2018?
by Fred Sternfeld 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Here is a list <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…> of the people who have chosen to have their names listed this year thus far. -------------------------------------------------------- Dear Subscribers, NEohioPAL is now in its 20 th year of providing people like you a valuable tool that draws together Northeast Ohio's arts community. Your donation keeps this unique performing arts resource alive and free to all readers and posters. Last year a modest number (around 3.1%) of NEohioPAL supporters generously helped us defray costs. Here is a list <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…> of those people who have chose n to have their names listed this year thus far . NEohioPAL supporters are performers, artists and arts lovers who recognize the value of staying in touch with our region's arts scene. They are also people who realize that we have some very real expenses: web hosting, bandwidth, utilities, supplies and our time keeping the site free of SPAM and running smoothly. If you have ever learned of an audition, found a job, promoted your event or had a great night out at a performance, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation. To donate, please go to http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/. At that site you will find the Paypal link to volunteer your financial support - OR - mail a check (put your email address in the check's memo section so we can acknowledge your donation and thank you on the contributors's page) made out to "NEohioPAL, Ltd." and send it to: NEohioPAL, Ltd. c/o Fred Sternfeld 24021 Halburton Rd. Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Here are suggestions to help you decide what to donate: 14 cents per day = $50 per year 20 cents per day = $75 per year *27 cents per day = $100 per year* *50 cents per day = $182.50 per year* *1 dollar per day = $365 per year* Any amount ($5 or $10 is fine) is helpful. If you are able to do more, even better. Thanks for your participation in making the arts scene in Northeast Ohio vibrant and collaborative. Warm Regards, Fred Sternfeld <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…> NEohioPAL founder and administrator Noah Budin <http://t.sidekickopen08.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs5…> NEohioPAL associate administrator P.S. We will post this message to NEohioPAL several times more this month . After that, we will not do a direct "ask" again until January of next year. If a modest donation is not in your budget this month, information on how to support NEohioPAL will always be in the footer of each message. http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/ fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/ <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal.htm> -- Fred Sternfeld Neohiopal Ltd. Owner and Administrator fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/

1 0

Western Reserve Playhouse Presents “Lost in Yonkers”!
by B W 28 Jan '18

28 Jan '18

Western Reserve Playhouse has opened its 2018 season by presenting Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers, which will run 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>.

1 0

SEEKING AFR. AM. AND HISPANIC SCREENWRITERS
by Joseph Bauer 28 Jan '18

28 Jan '18

Please send your photo and resume to Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com if you are a trained and experienced Afr. Am. or Hispanic screenwriter, age 25-40, for a paid "doctoring" assignment. Being able to relate to '90's urban culture, including hip hop heroes of the period, as well as ease with Ebonics and Spanish are a plus.

1 0

AUDITIONS for LIONEL BART's OLIVER!
by fctheatre 28 Jan '18

28 Jan '18

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for... LIONEL BART'S OLIVER! Book, Music & Lyrics by Lionel Bart Directed by Maryann Nagel & Greg Violand Musical Direction by Malik Khalfani Choreography by Tricia Feighan Sold from the only life he's ever known in a toilsome workhouse to be an apprentice coffin-follower for a jocund undertaker, the orphaned and hapless Oliver escapes to find someplace he truly belongs. Taken in by a band of young pickpockets, Oliver thinks he's finally found a family until a robbery gone sour incurs the wrath of their menacing leader. Filled with Broadway hits and heart, "consider yourself" invited to Oliver this summer! PERFORMANCES July 13-29, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM REHEARSALS Begin early June, Sun-Thur AUDITIONS Auditions will be held across two days. Please read the information below carefully. Saturday, February 10 MUSIC and DANCE CHILDREN (ages 7+) 1PM-3PM / ADULTS 3PM-5PM BY APPOINTMENT Call (440) 949-5200 x221 to schedule a 10-minute slot. PREPARATION * Bring a resume, picture and general knowledge of sizes, e.g. shoe, dress, pants, jacket, etc. * Prepare one 32 bar selection (pre-cut & in correct key); an accompanist will be provided. * Dress for movement. Sunday, February 11 READING 6:30PM-10:00PM All adults who attended the music/dance auditions must also attend this date, arriving at the time listed. Select children who attend the music/dance auditions will be invited to this audition to read for OLIVER, THE ARTFUL DODGER & BET. PREPARATION * Be prepared to read in Cockney and Standard British dialects. Visit the International Dialects of English Archive<http://www.dialectsarchive.com/england> for reference. * Dress appropriately in clothing suitable for movement, e.g. no heavy boots or obtrusive jewelry, hair tied back, etc. * View various clips of professional productions of Oliver on YouTube. CALLBACKS If needed will be held Monday, February 12, 7PM-9PM For more info or to schedule an audition call (440) 949-5200 x221. Lionel Bart's Oliver is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>

1 0

DAREN STAHL HEADSHOTS AND PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 28 Jan '18

28 Jan '18

Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ Think SPRING! It’s basically spring in Cleveland, right? How about a new headshot?! Schedule your production photographer! Production shots are one the best ways to promote your theater’s product. Headshots $75 allows for a 1/2 hour session and up to 5 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. "This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn “You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness...... we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone” ~ Julie Schedule your company's production shots today! Daren has taken production photographs for Mercury Theatre Company, Great Lakes Theater Actor-Teacher program, Heights Youth Theater and more. Production Shots $275 for a full company dress rehearsal. Full Gallery access, downloads, and prints made available. "Thanks to Daren Stahl photography for the great pictures!" ~ Mercury Theatre Company To view Daren's pricing page and for longer sessions for portrait, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing To learn more about Daren and view his portfolio click below: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Events/Production-Portfolio/ I am Daren Stahl. Also known as “Helen Todd’s husband” if you are in the musical theater or opera scene in CLE☺️. Wishing you all a continuous Merry New Year! Peace, ~Daren Stahl Photography Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com

1 0

Rhythm Nation Master's Session in West African Dance!
by Andrea Belser 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

The Rhythm Nation Dance Series you know and love continues its new look with a month Master's Session, and this month is West African Dance! Saturday, February 24th at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4:30pm! Led by Guest Teaching Artist Barbara Barrett, clients will learn movements from West African Dance and how it has been used in communication in West African culture. A Q&A session and dance party will follow the end of the session. $20 per person. Join us Saturday, February 24th at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4:30pm for this amazing dance session you won't want to miss! RSVP by emailing AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or by clicking the Facebook link below today! https://www.facebook.com/events/138669966804323/?ti=icl PS: There are many ways to keep up with us! Visit our website www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com or find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @AmalgamArtsWell or Instagram @AmalgamArtsWellness to keep up with our upcoming events! Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

1 0