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Review of "Marie and Rosetta" at the Cleveland Play House
by Bob Abelman 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

CPH’s ‘Marie and Rosetta’ never quite rocks one’s soul Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Over the years, the Cleveland Play House has staged its share of bio-musicals – those mini-concerts disguised as historical documentaries masquerading as dramas about the lives and influence of music pioneers. Mahalia Jackson (“Mahalia: A Gospel Musical”), Bessie Smith (“The Devil’s Music”) Roland Hayes (“Breath and Imagination”) and Ella Fitzgerald (“Ella”) have all been profiled and portrayed with their songs performed, often in one act and during Black History month. Only a few shows of this ilk actually manage to find that elusive sweet spot where an intriguing and well written personal history tells a great story and riveting musical performance provides great storytelling. George Brant’s “Marie and Rosetta,” currently on stage at Cleveland Play House, is not one of them. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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BECK CENTER THEATER CLASSES STARTING THIS WEEK!
by Jonathan Kronenberger 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

Monday, January 29, marks the start of our 2018 Winter/Spring semester at Beck Center for the Arts ... and some classes are already sold out! However, we still have opportunities available to participate in one of our after school offerings or our great Saturday packages ... be it Fundamentals of Theater, Youth Core or Teen Core options. Classes are available in acting, singing, dancing, auditioning, improvisation, and more! Beck Center for the Arts offers our catalog exclusively online 24/7 - complete with fast and easy registration. You can sign up for any class right from the comforts of home! Heck, you can even wake up, sign on, sign up and head over for class all in a matter of minutes. :) If you've been meaning to get involved or wanting to check out what the buzz is all about at Beck Center ... now is the time. But don't wait too long or you just might miss out! Copy and paste this link to take you directly to our Winter/Spring 2018 catalog: https://www.flipsnack.com/BeckCenter/18winterspring.html Enroll online at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org> , call 216-521-2540 x10 or stop by in person at Beck Center for the Arts on 17801 Detroit in Lakewood and join the fun! * * * * * Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local, regional and international artists. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>.

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Open Auditions for Singing Contest in Garrettsville, OH
by Benjamin Coll 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

The Garrettsville Summerfest Committee is proud to announce open call auditions for Garrettsville Idol on April 22nd at the Iva L. Walker Auditorium in Garfield High School. All contestants must be prepared to sing without music during the audition round. Any accepted entries must be prepared to sing a complete song for both the Semi-Finals Show on May 20, and Finals Show on June 24. There are 3 age categories: Youth (8 years old - 12 years old) - Auditions at 1:00 PM Teen (13 years old - 17 years old) - Audition at 2:00 PM Adult (18 years old & up) - Audition at 3:00 PM Cash Prizes for the winners of the 2018 Garrettsville Idol competition total $2000.00 between the three divisions ($1000 for Adult winner; $500 each for Teen & Youth winners). There is no fee to compete in this contest. To register online please fill out the form located at: https://goo.gl/forms/I4rkLyrrL25O9hsL2 Event Location: James A. Garfield High School Iva L. Walker Auditorium 10233 State Route 88 Garrettsville, OH 44231

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Berko review: MARIE AND ROSETTA @ Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGMENT: George Brant’s “Marie and Rosetta” exposes the personality and vast talent of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, which is a service to the woman and a public which may have been unaware of her effect on the music industry. Though the play is interesting, and the music is dynamic, it is also a little static in language and staging. * *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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Headshots Special
by Gregory Pendolino 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

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THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR "26 Pebbles" Jan. 30 & 31 AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK
by Newberg, Brian 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR 26 PEBBLES TAKE PLACE JAN. 30 & 31 AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for its third theatrical production of the season, 26 Pebbles, a docudrama that incorporates verbatim interview excerpts from Newtown, Conn., residents recounting the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Directed by Kent State Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg, 26 Pebbles transports audiences to Newtown months after the massacre. Playwright Eric Ulloa’s work delves into the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy and the resulting push forward toward healing. Auditions for 26 Pebbles are open to everyone, including students and members of the community. Kent State Stark encourages diversity in casting. Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 in the Fine Arts Theatre, 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township. Roles are available for four women and two men; each actor will play multiple roles. Age range is flexible. For detailed role descriptions, visit www.samuelfrench.com/p/62654/26-pebbles. Those auditioning may perform a prepared monologue, if they wish, and the director may also choose sides (selected scene excerpts). The production will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14 and April 20-21 and at 2 p.m. April 15 and April 22. During the April 22nd performance, ASL interpretation will be provided. Rehearsals begin Feb. 26, and will occur five evenings a week until opening night. Visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre-auditions for more information about auditions for this production. Scripts (and sides used for the auditions) are available for periods up to 24 hours in advance from the Fine Arts secretary by stopping by the Fine Arts Office, or calling 330-244-5151, during business hours Monday through Friday. Audition appointments are recommended, but not required. Scripts also will be available in the reserve area of the Learning Resource Center. To learn more about Kent State Stark’s Theatre Department, visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre.

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Production Manager/House Manager for May 2018 Production
by Playwrights Local 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

*PLAYWRIGHTS LOCALSEEKS A PRODUCTION MANAGER / HOUSE MANAGERFOR A MAY 2018 WORLD PREMIEREPlaywrights Local (http://playwrightslocal.org/ <http://playwrightslocal.org/>) seeks a Production Manager / House Manager for a new play opening in May 2018. During the rehearsal period, Production Manager duties include coordinating personnel, scheduling rehearsals and meetings, accounting for expenses, and transporting materials.During the three-week run, House Manager duties include coordinating front-of-house and backstage operations for a small black-box venue. This is a paid position (non-Equity scale) with work beginning in early April and running through the end of May.Reply with a cover email and resume to playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com <playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com>. ABOUT THE PRODUCTIONThe Panther DancerWritten by Logan Cutler SmithDirected by Jimmie WoodyMay 11 – 26, 2018Creative Space at Waterloo Arts397 E. 156th StreetCleveland, OH 44110SYNOPSISThe Panther Dancer is an innovative new play that digs deep beneath the iconicity of a childlike American star. A series of inventive, offbeat-but-affecting vignettes, this knowing satire explores how a monolithic entertainer was created by our culture and, in turn, how he redirected that culture towards his own conflicting ends. The Panther Dancer follows a young wonder as he strives to become, in his own person, the very greatest show on earth. Tracing the arc of his campaign, the play becomes a playful synthesis of biography and tabloid journalism–a sidelong glance at a meteoric rise and a catastrophic fall. Come along for this portrait of a timeless pop archetype rendered flatly, mattely, and in fast-forward. ABOUT THE COMPANYPlaywrights Local is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. They offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/ <http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/>.*

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Film Series at LCCC: Next film
by Allison Jack 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Hi there, Just a reminder of the upcoming film in the Stocker Arts Center 2018 LCCC Spring Film Series. Stocker Arts Center presents the Spring Film Series on the Lorain County Community College campus. Films are shown on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the Hoke Theatre. "Nobody's Fool" Friday, February 9, 7:30 p.m. 1994 (R) 110 min. USA Director: Robert Benton Cast: Paul Newman, Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith Paul Newman earned an Oscar nomination (and won citations from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Berlin International Film Festival) for his performance in this well-drawn comedy-drama. Sully (Newman) is a 60-year-old man who emotionally seems to have never quite emerged from adolescence; scraping by on part-time work in construction, Sully has built a life around avoiding responsibility. He hasn't spoken with his ex-wife in years, he lives in a rooming house owned by his eighth-grade teacher Mrs. Beryl, his best friend is a mildly retarded handyman, and he has a crush on Toby, who is half his age and married to Carl, who sometimes gives him work. One day, Sully nearly runs over his son Peter and discovers that he has a grandson he never knew about; for the first time, Sully finds himself thinking that he ought to start behaving like a grown-up - or at least get to know his family before it's too late. Tickets for films are $7 each. The Stocker Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to ticketed events. Please call (440) 366-4040 for tickets or for a season calendar. Tickets are also available online at http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=STOCKER For more information about the Stocker Film Series, please visit https://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/event-categories/film-series/ or contact Robert Dudash at rdudash @lorainccc.edu or (440) 366-7420. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College 440.366.7082 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035

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LCCC Holds First Civic Orchestra Concert for Season
by Allison Jack 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

LCCC Holds First Civic Orchestra Concert for Season The Civic Orchestra will hold its first concert of the year at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 10 at the Hoke Theatre at the Stocker Arts Center. The concert will include Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's "Petit Suite de Concert" and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491" with John Phillips as a featured soloist. Aaron Copland's "Rodeo" and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Español, Op. 14" will also be included, under musical director Dr. Robert Beckstrom. Tickets are $9 for adults and $8 for LCCC students, staff and seniors 65 and up. Tickets are $7 for groups of 15 or more. Tickets can be purchased at stockerartscenter.com or by calling the Stocker Box Office at (440) 366-4040. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College 440.366.7082 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035

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Twinsburg presents Willy Wonka opening tomorrow on Friday!
by Shonna Nitzel 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

***Willy Wonka – January 19th-21st & 26th-28th*** A ‘scrumdiddlyumptious’ journey through the famous chocolate factory with Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, Willy Wonka, and the full cast of beloved characters! Experience Roald Dahl’s magical story presented by Twinsburg Community Theatre and Quest Financial & Insurance Services beginning Friday, January 19th. Performances will be held at the Twinsburg High School Auditorium, 10084 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg. There will be six public performances. Show times are as follows: Friday, January 19th at 7:00 pm Saturday, January 20th at 7:00 pm Sunday, January 21st at 2:00 pm Friday, January 26th at 7:00 pm Saturday, January 27th at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 pm Pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $8.00 per person at the Twinsburg Community Center, 10260 Ravenna Road or online at TwinsburgTheatre.com. Ages 2 and under are free. Online ticket sales close one hour prior to the show. All in person ticket sales at the Community Center Box Office will end on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $10 at the door. For more information, visit TwinsburgTheatre.com or like Twinsburg Community Theatre on Facebook. -- Shonna

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