October 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

BWW Award nominations are now open
by Roy Berko 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

*👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏* *Alan Henry of BroadwayWorld.com has announced that nominations for the BWW Awards of 2018 for Cleveland area non-professional theaters are now open. To make nominations go to: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nominations-Now-Open-for-the-2018-Bro… <https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nominations-Now-Open-for-the-2018-Bro…>* 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Berko review: MAMMA MIA! @ Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: MAMA MIA! is once again an audience pleasing delight. If you haven’t seen it before, go! If you have, go again! * *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>*. ** To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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OCT 11-27 | Nina Domingue in YA MAMA! at CPT
by Caitlin Lewins 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

Cleveland Public Theatre presents YA MAMA!<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/ya-mama-2/> Written & Performed by Nina Domingue*. Directed by Nathan Henry. OCTOBER 11 - 27 Ya Mama! is the autobiographical story of a young Afro-Creole girl losing a mother, gaining a stepmother, and becoming a mother-all while being an artist. Set in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, we journey from the schoolyard to the delivery room, from the edge of sanity to pure joy, from devastation to hope. As Nina grapples with the loss of her mother to suicide, moves to a home where she feels she doesn't belong, and watches New Orleans fight to survive in the wake of Katrina, audiences are reminded of the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Ya Mama! is an intimate story of struggle and triumph, loss and love. First developed and produced in 2011, Ya Mama! is a CPT classic. *Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Raymond Bobgan - Producer Beth Wood - Line Producer Tyree Franklin - Stage Manager Inda Blatch-Geib - Scenic Designer Monique Cuyler - Lighting & Sound Designer Bill Ransom - Percussionist Tickets are $15 - $25. Students/Seniors receive $5 off on Friday and Saturday nights. Preview: $15 Standard Price (Monday, Thursday): $15 Standard Price (Friday, Saturday): $25 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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THIS WEEKEND: ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A Festival of New Play Readings | Oct 4 - 6 | Teatro Público de Cleveland
by Caitlin Lewins 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

Cleveland Public Theatre & Teatro Público de Cleveland ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/obras-en-evolucion…> Be a part of future Teatro Público de Cleveland work! ¡Sé parte del futuro trabajo de Teatro Público de Cleveland! OCTOBER 4 - 6 Written, Directed, and Performed by Teatro Público de Cleveland Ensemble Members. Escrita, dirigida e interpretada por los miembros de Teatro Público de Cleveland. A BILINGUAL EVENING WITH PLAYS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. UNA NOCHE BILINGÜE CON OBRAS EN INGLÉS Y EN ESPAÑOL. Teatro Público de Cleveland presents a workshop series of new scripts and scenes written by local Latino artists. Experience work-in-progress plays as actors and directors make bold choices with scripts in hand! Teatro Público de Cleveland presenta una serie de talleres de nuevos libretos y escenas escritas por artistas latinos locales. ¡Sienta la experiencia de obras de teatro en desarrollo mientras los actores y directores toman audaces decisiones con los guiones en mano! Join us for live music before every show and delicious Latin food provided by local eateries. Fridays and Saturdays will feature a DJ and dance party. Comparta con nosotros música en vivo antes de cada presentación y disfrute de deliciosa comida latina preparada por restaurantes locales. El viernes y el sábado tendremos un DJ y baile. Preshow music on all nights at 6:00pm. Show musical todas las noches a las 6:00pm antes de la presentación. 10/04 – Suavecito Project | Catering/Comida: Rincón Criollo 10/05 – Gozadera | Catering/Comida: Rincón Criollo 10/06 – Groupo Kawakan | Catering/Comida: Silvia’s Catering DJ and Dancing to follow Friday and Saturday performances. DJ y baile después de las funciones del viernes y el sábado. 10/06 – DJ Vic 10/07 – DJ Hector PLAYWRIGHTS / DRAMATURGOS Tania Benites, Jason Estremera, Alejandro Moreno, Luis Ramírez-Alonzo, Lucia Stone Canales DIRECTORS / DIRECTORES Tania Benites, Ernesto Luna Camargo, Mónica A. Cerpa Zúñiga, Jason Estremera, Gilberto Peña ENSEMBLE Mόnica A. Cerpa Zúñiga, Tania Benites, Erinta Betarello, Ernesto Luna Camargo, Alisha Caraballo, Meiver De la Cruz, Sylka J. Edmondson, Jason Estremera, Bianca Flores, Jerónimo Grassi, Jazzmin Hardman, Alejandro Moreno, Gilberto Peña, Luis Ramírez-Alonzo, Magdalena Godinez Ríos, Lucia Stone Canales, Anatasia Urozhaeva, Berenith E. Román Valle, Anthony Velez, Hillary Wheelock THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM / EL EQUIPO DE PRODUCCIÓN: Raymond Bobgan – Producer / Productor Faye Hargate – Line Producer / Productor General Standard Price (Thursday): $10 Standard Price (Friday, Saturday): $15 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. (Order early at CPT – no sneaky ticket fees, ever.) Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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ADULT DANCERS /COLLEGE STUDENTS - WEEKLY AFFORDABLE CLASSES
by LAKESHORE BALLET THEATRE 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

TRUTEK DANCE COMPANY WEEKLY DANCE CLASSES IN AVON, OHIO LOOKING FOR TRAINING THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE NEXT LEVEL & PREPARE YOU FOR THE NEXT AUDITION? TRUTEK DANCE COMPANY holds weekly commercial style dance classes that are open to professional/college/adult dancers ages 17 and up in our state of the art training facility in Avon, Ohio at 1180 Jaycox Road. Classes can be purchased as class card packs or a single class. Single classes are $15 or you can save money and buy a punch card for $49 a month. WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY Ballet 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. *Level: Advanced/Professional & College TUESDAY Ballroom / Latin Dance 7:00 tp 8:00 p.m. Level: Professional College WEDNESDAY Jazz - Street Jazz & Broadway 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. - Learn different styles. Level: Advanced/Professional & College WEDNESDAY - Heels - Commercial dance for film/videos/broadway. 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Levels: Open all levels THURSDAY Contemporary 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Level: Advanced/Professional & College THURSDAY - Hip Hop 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Level: Advanced/Professional & college FRIDAY TRUTEK COMPANY CLASS JAZZ 3:15 TO 4:15 P.M. Level: Advanced/Professional & College CALL 440-503-2974 FOR MORE INFORMATION or TO REGISTER Arrival & Parking: Parking is convenient and right in front of the building. You do not need to arrival early or park and walk a distance. We have our own extra large private parking lot.

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The Illusion Factory is pleased to announce our 2018- 2019 Touring season!
by Matthew J. Wilks 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

The Illusion Factory is pleased to announce our 2018- 2019 Touring season! November begins with a revival the Holiday Classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”(Available November 19, 2018- January 1, 2019) followed by our very own world premier version of the classic children’s tale “Aesop’s Animals" (Available January 14-June 15, 2019). Beginning in February, The Illusion Factory is honored to announce a new play for grades 6 and up. Don’t miss “Sojourner Speaks”, a one women show and historical performance piece about the legend herself! (Available February 4-June 15th, 2019) To book a show for your school or organization please call 330-376-5700 or email the theillusionfactoryakron(a)gmail.com Don’t forget to ask about available discounts! Interested in more than one show? Special pricing available on packaged deals!! Show summaries are as follows: Aesop’s Animals By Erin E. Dolan You've probably heard of the classic "The Tortoise and the Hare." Now Aesop's most famous pair are back to introduce you to some of their fabled friends! Meet a lion who needs some unexpected help from a mouse, a clever fox who tricks a vain crow out of a treat, and a hard-working ant who shares his surplus with a lazy grasshopper, just to name a few. With age-old lessons that are just as important to learn today, "Aesop’s Animals" will teach young hearts what it means to share, to ask for help, and to be a friend. (Available January 14-June 15, 2019 for Preschool - Grade 5) Sojourner Speaks By Josy Jones The legend herself comes to life in this one women show about the life and times of Sojourner Truth!You don’t want to miss this special theatrical event! Join us as we celebrate the woman who is a pillar of activism and who spoke right here in Akron, Ohio at the Women's Convention on May 29, 1851. (Available February 4-June 15th, 2019 for Grades 3 and up) How the Grinch Stole Christmas By Dr. Seuss Enjoy this classic tale about the true meaning of Christmas told with pizzazz and style! Perfect for you annual holiday party, or school gathering. (Available November 19, 2018- January 1, 2019 for All Ages)

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The Music of Leonard Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds- Oct 27, 8 pm Highland HS, Medina
by Thomas Sigel 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

*October 27, 2018 at Highland High School Auditorium, 4150 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256* *8pm* MEDINA, OH (October 1, 2018) - Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) opens its 2018/19 World Tour of Music Concert Series with The Music of Leonard Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds on October 27, 2018 at Highland High School Auditorium, 4150 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256 at 8pm. This concert will celebrate one of America’s great musical legends, Leonard Bernstein on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Composer, conductor, scholar, activist, Bernstein was truly a citizen of the world. This concert will feature a selection from his catalog of great compositions including well-known titles such as *West Side Story* and *Candide*, to lesser known gems such as *I Hate Music* and *Chichester Psalms*. Led from the piano by New York-based *Steven Gross*, the concert will feature acclaimed Northeast Ohio-based singers *Melissa Davis* (soprano), *Nancy Maultsby*(mezzo), *Shane Patrick O’Neill* (tenor) and *Fabio Polanco* (baritone). The event will include historical and anecdotal recollections, multi-media footage, plus much more to honor this iconic American artist who through his work helped create “The Best of All Possible Worlds”. During the week of October 22, Gross and Davis will be presenting school and library workshops throughout the region. For details on the library workshops, visit www.ormaco.org/outreach. Tickets are available by calling 330-722-2541, online at www.ormaco.org (credit card fees apply), at all Medina County Buehler’s stores. $12 in advance; $15 at the door (cash or checks only). The World Tour of Music Fall residency is made possible in part, by underwriting from the following: Ohio Arts Council, Medina Breakfast Kiwanis Club, Lorain Medina Rural Electric People Fund, Armstrong, Medina County District Library, Jan Leatherman and the Medina County Arts Council. Now in its eighth year, ORMACO is a mostly volunteer non-profit with the mission of making music, arts and culture available to all, with a focus on programs for underserved, disadvantaged and rural populations.

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Local Lore Ghost Walk
by Annette Phelps 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

BroadviewHeights Spotlights Theater is Hosting a “LOCAL LORE GHOST WALK” As Halloween approaches,the veil between our world and the spirit world becomes thin. SpotlightsTheater is hosting its inaugural Local Lore Ghost Walk - animmersive, historical theater experience on the Broadview Heights CityCampus, 9543 Broadview Road,44147. Hear from eightlocal spirits about true sightings, legends, and eerie happenings in the localBroadview Heights and Cleveland area. On October 19,20, and 21, 2018, walking tours depart from Broadview HeightsSpotlights Theater (next to the Police Station) every 15 minutes, beginningat 7:15 p.m. The final tour will depart at 9:00 p.m. eachevening. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes, have a maximum of 15guests, and will be first-come, first-served at the box office each night forany available spots. Reservations arerecommended. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased online at www.Broadview-Heights-Spotlights.org. Complimentary refreshments will be served.This tour is handicap accessible, and will take place rain-or-shine. Pleaseplan to arrive 15 minutes early so you do not miss your scheduled tour. [Notrecommended for children under 13.] The event features several tour guides,storytellers, and “others”: Adam Bowers, Delia Brennan, Jean Brennan JeffHarland, Dylan Grosh-Hoy, John Janoch, Sue Jeromson, Kayleigh Joyce, StephanieMalfara, Bob Newton, James Newton, Peggy Newton, Jaclyn Phelps, and Joe Watson.The director is Keleigh Bowling and co-producers are Adam Bowers and StephanieMalfara. Other team members include Sharon Joyce, Amy McSweeney, and AnnettePhelps. For more information,please contact Adam Bowers at president(a)broadview-heights-spotlights.org.

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North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Wedding Singer"
by North Canton Playhouse 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

The North Canton Playhouse presents "The Wedding Singer" Directed by Lisa Paynter presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre InternationalBook by Chad Beguelin and Tim HerlihyMusic by Matthew SklarLyrics by Chad Beguelin Performance Dates: October 11-28, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm Where: North Canton Playhouse 525 Seventh St. NE, North Canton, OH 44720Tickets: General Admission $15 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com by clicking "Wedding Singer tickets".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. Synopsis:The year is 1985. The place is New Jersey. A wannabe rock star (aka a professional wedding singer) is left at the altar and finally changes his tune.The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer’s sparkling new score does for the ’80s what Hairspray did for the ’60s. Just say yes to the most romantic musical in twenty years.It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.

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'Little Shop of Horrors' at Cassidy Opens THIS FRIDAY!
by The Cassidy Theatre 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

*"Little Shop of Horrors"* opens THIS FRIDAY at Cassidy Theatre, and we're looking forward to sharing it with YOU! Tickets are still available - call or follow the link below to get your tickets now! * LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS * Presented By Cassidy Theatre Directed By – Mike Caraffi Musical Direction – Bryan Bird Choreography – Kristin Netzband October 5th - 21st: Fridays/Saturday @ 8:00 p.m. Sundays @ 3:00 p.m. Adults: $20 Students/Seniors: $15 Reserved Seating - for tickets, either call/come in during regular business hours, or online by following the link: https://cassidytheatre.ticketleap.com/littleshop/details or (440) 842 - 4600, M-T-Th-F 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Synopsis: A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for well over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul mouthed, R&B singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of the world origins and intent towards global domination! Howard Ashman and Alan Menken are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows across the globe!

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