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2nd Industry Night at Les Misérables
by Jim Kraizel 29 Oct '18

29 Oct '18

As our first Industry Night for LES MISÉRABLES sold out, Playhouse Square would like to offer a second date to all professionals working in the Northeast Ohio performing arts community to join us! We have planned a special night out on Friday, November 16 @ 7:30 pm. Playhouse Square is honored to host the return of the national tour of Les Misérables right here in Cleveland! All seats for this night will be balcony seating for only $15 each - that's an amazing 75% off the ticket office price per ticket! To learn more about Industry Night or to purchase tickets, visit: https://groupmatics.events/event/Industrynightmiz

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Berko review: THIS MUCH @ convergence-continuum
by Roy Berko 28 Oct '18

28 Oct '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule Judgment: “This Much” is a rather shallow script, which gets an acceptable production at con-con, is filled with forced dialogue and contains little about the true life of gay dating and marriage, and why we should care about these particular characters.* *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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Review of "Everything is Okay" at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Bob Abelman 28 Oct '18

28 Oct '18

Zeitgeist comedy ‘Everything is Okay’ gets world premiere at CPT Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association If the final episode of the NBC sitcom “Friends” was situated in a bar rather than Central Perk coffee house, revolved around Chandler’s funeral rather than some minor misunderstanding, and was set to music, you’d have “Everything is Okay (and other helpful lies).” This original though fundamentally formulaic work, written and composed by Melissa Crum and Caitlin Lewins, is receiving its world premiere production at Cleveland Public Theatre after being workshopped at CPT’s Test Flight and previewed at its Entry Point new play festival. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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MONOLOGUE COACHING - MARC MORITZ (MFA, AEA)
by Marc Moritz 28 Oct '18

28 Oct '18

**THIS IS AUDITION SEASON!* * ARE YOU PREPARED?* *Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues under their belt. * *I am a WORKING Professional Actor/Director with over 50 years of Experience!* **So I am in the "TRENCHES" myself.* *WORKED*: *Broadway *(Original Cast, *Merrily We Roll Along*) *Off-Broadway*, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, The Cleveland Playhouse , Idaho Shakespeare, Goodman, Human Race, Dobama, None Too Fragile, and many others. *I will find you the perfect Contemporary & Classical Monologues* *(Work with ALL ages/experiences!)* **Check out the upcoming CWRU / CPH MFA ACTING PROGRAM AUDITIONS.* (clevelandplayhouse.com/mfa.) *I CAN PREP YOU!* *We will address these and other Audition Techniques including :* * Finding The Perfect Pieces* *Clarity* *Owning Your Space* *Beats* *AUDITION DO'S/DON'TS* * --------* * Reasonable Rates!* *EAST/WEST Locations* *CONTACT: * *Marc Moritz* *marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* * JUST APPEARED as Reuven Katz in the World-Premiere play, BANNED FROM BASEBALL @The Human Race Theatre / Dayton Ohio* *http://www.humanracetheatre.org/shows/active-shows/banned <http://www.humanracetheatre.org/shows/active-shows/banned>*

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Organist position open at First Congregational Church of Twinsburg
by Claudia Lillibridge 28 Oct '18

28 Oct '18

First Congregational Church of Twinsburg (9050 Church Street) is searching for an Organist. Salary $6000 - $8000. Send letters of interest with resume to jonchrissterling(a)gmail.com. Description for organist at First Congregational Church of Twinsburg responsibilities below: -Lead/ accompany hymns during services -Attend weekly choir rehearsal (during choir season) -Accompany the choir during services -Prepare solo selections for Prelude, Offertory, Communion, Postlude for services -Work with Director of Music in conjunction with special events Occasional & Special Events: -Provide musical support for special events or services including but not limited to Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Maundy Thursday at the request and direction of the Director of Music -Provide musical support for wedding and funeral services with reasonable additional compensation per church policy -Perform other related duties as directed by the Pastor. Schedule: Choir Season: September – May(through Pentecost) 2 Thursdays per month: 7:30pm – 8:30pm Choir Sundays (2-3 per month): 10:15am Choir warm-up; 10:30 Service Non-choir Sundays: 10:30 Service Rehearsal dates/ time may be reconfigured due to holidays, special occasions, or other major scheduling conflicts that occur throughout the year. (e.g. Ash Wednesday, the choir rehearsal will follow the worship service. Additional rehearsals maybe needed to meet the needs of the choir during the Christmas and Easter Seasons.)

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Sticky Keys? Squeaky Pedal? Sour Notes? PIANO SERVICE
by David Spondike 28 Oct '18

28 Oct '18

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Auditions-The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
by Cassandra Capocci 27 Oct '18

27 Oct '18

Coach House Theatre will hold auditions for it's holiday production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Saturday Nov. 3 from 2-5 pm and Sunday/Monday Nov 4-5 from 6-9 pm. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday November 7. Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday from 7-10 pm, with a few Sunday rehearsals from 6-8 pm. Tech week Dec 2-Dec 6. Performances Dec 7-16, Fri-Sun with one Thurs performance Dec 13. All conflicts must be listed on audition form, conflicts during tech or performance dates will not be allowed. Children under 16 should prepare a favorite Holiday song or Christmas Carol. Adults and children should be prepared to cold read from the script. We encourage parents to audition with their children as there are many small adult roles in this production. Please contact ccapocci(a)akronwomanscityclub.org for additional information or to reserve an audition time. Cast Breakdown: The Bradley Family Bob (the father)-30-40's, solid family man Grace (the mother)-30's-40's, gets roped into directing the Christmas Pageant Beth (the daughter)-11-15, the narrator of the play-must have good story telling ability Charlie (the younger brother)- 8-10, traditional kid brother type The Heardman's (the worst kids in the history of the world) Ralph-12-16, cool, raged, tough Imogene-11-15, bossy, loud, persuasive Leroy-9-12 tough and sure of himself Claude-8-11, tough and combative Ollie-7-10, Claude's partner in crime Gladys-6-8 tiny but fierce, "she's fast and she bites" The Kids Alice- 10-14 prim, proper, pain in the neck "always plays Mary in the pageant" Elmer Hopkins- 12-15 the Reverend's son. Always plays Joseph Maxine, Hobie, David, Beverly, Shirley, Juanita, Doris and others as needed-ages 6-16 to play Angels, Sheperds, Choir, Baby Angels etc The Adults Mrs. Armstrong-50-60's, take charge woman of the church, usually directs the pageant but breaks her leg and must step aside Reverend Hopkins-40-50's, strong but kind and caring Mrs. Slocum, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Clausing, Mrs. McCarthey-30-60's, typical church ladies. Gossipy, do NOT want to be saddled directing the pageant Firemen-very small walk on, can be covered by fathers of children cast in the show or tech/run crew members

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THE NEVERENDING STORY in TWO WEEKS!
by fctheatre 27 Oct '18

27 Oct '18

French Creek Cinema presents... THE NEVERENDING STORY See the 1984 fantasy epic on a 17 foot screen w/surround sound! $1 admission includes popcorn! Saturday, November 10th @ 2PM For more info call (440) 949-5200 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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Review of "East of Eden" at Ensemble Theatre
by Bob Abelman 27 Oct '18

27 Oct '18

‘East of Eden’ goes south at Ensemble Theatre Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association “If John Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ is epic then his ‘East of Eden’ is mythic.” So says Frank Galati in a 2015 interview with the Chicago Tribune when asked about the author’s most popular novel versus his most ambitious one, which Galati adapted for Steppenwolf Theatre’s world premiere production and services Ensemble Theatre’s current staging. “‘East of Eden’ surely is the more challenging of the two narratives when it comes to dramatization,” he added. “Its emotional demands are more complicated, internalized, intense.” Complicated, internalized and intense are exactly what is missing from Ensemble’s production of the play, resulting in a valiant but largely ineffective effort under Ian Wolfgang Hinz’s direction. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Today! K-pop!
by Andrea Belser 27 Oct '18

27 Oct '18

The Rhythm Nation Master's Sessions have so far explored various dance with Teaching Artists Jezebel Shuvani, Barbara Barrett, and Yin Tang. Now, let's get live with Kpop! Saturday, October 27th at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4pm! Led by Guest Teaching Artist Sha'Dae Jones, clients will experience the fun and high energy of this hip hop inspired Korean dance. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! $20 per person. Join us Saturday, October 27th at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4pm for this high energy dance session you won't want to miss! RSVP by emailing AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or by clicking on the Facebook link below! https://www.facebook.com/events/300169600761088/?ti=cl PS: Missed a session? No worries! We offer private and semiprivate sessions in almost all of the dances offered. Visit our website www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com or find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @AmalgamArtsWell or Instagram @AmalgamArtsWellness to make an appointment and keep up with our upcoming events! Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performance Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com

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