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The Gifts of the Magi CAST ANNOUNCEMENT!
by fctheatre 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces the cast of... THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI Music by Randy Courts Lyrics by Mark St. Germain & Randy Courts Directed by Jacqi Loewy Musical Direction by Jayne Kacik When you have nothing, what do you give the person who is your everything? Such is the plight of Jim & Della, a young, penniless couple in New York City on Christmas Eve. Searching for the perfect present for one another, they discover the richness of their love despite being poor in means. Taken from the short stories of O. Henry, warm your heart and spirit with The Gifts of the Magi. FIND OUT THE CAST HERE<https://frenchcreektheatre.wordpress.com/2018/11/07/announcing-the-cast-of-…>! PERFORMANCES November 30 - December 16, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM TICKETS Adults $16-$18 Youth (under 18) $10 Call (440) 949-5200, purchase online<http://metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php> or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily.

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Motown Tribute Show November 17th @ The Metropolitan Centre
by Spotlight Dinner Theatre 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Join us for LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at The Metropolitan Centre! Saturday, November 17, 2018 Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. MOTOWN TRIBUTE SHOW SHOW AND DINNER, only $39.95. Cash Bar available. FABULOUS FULL BAND FANTASTIC SINGERS PRODUCED BY: SPOTLIGHT DINNER THEATRE DIRECTED BY: MCM ENTERTAINMENT RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, call (330) 327-2087.

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Wolf Creek Players present "Leaving Iowa"
by Jim Trenta 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Wolf Creek Players present. Leaving Iowa By Tim Clue & Spike Manton by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing November 15, 16, 17 at 7:30 pm Matinee November 17 at 2:00 pm Houston Hall, 3069 Houston Rd., Norton, OH Fri/Sat (Nov. 16, 17): $15 Thu/Sat Matinee (Nov. 15, 17): $13 For more information, please look for the Wolf on Facebook, Email us at <mailto:wolfcreekplayers@gmail.com> wolfcreekplayers(a)gmail.com, visit us at <http://www.wolfcreekplayers.org> www.wolfcreekplayers.org Or call us at 330-825-3814

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REVIEW: AIDA at Canton Players Guild Theatre
by Tom Wachunas 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Elaborated Lives By Tom Wachunas …Too many choicestear us apart / I don't want to live like that / Too many choices tear us apart/ I don't want to love like that / I just want to touch your heart / May thisconfession be the start - lyrics from “Elaborate Lives” by Tim Rice, from AIDA In the beginning of the Players Guildproduction of Aida, the Tony Award-winningmusical by Elton John and Tim Rice, several people are strolling about thebeautiful set designed by Joshua Erichsen in a convincing evocation of visitingan ancient Egypt exhibit in a museum. Emerging from a display niche, a statueof Amneris (Sarah Marie Young), daughter of a Pharoah, comes to life andintones the song, “Every Story is a Love Story.” It’s a richly sung summary ofwhat will soon unfold, wherein we hear the solemn reminder, “…This is the storyof a love that flourished in a time of hate.” In this highlymoving chronicle of forbidden love, divided loyalties, and treachery in an eraof tyranny and war, we meet Aida (Joy Ellis), a Nubian princess stolen from hercountry and enslaved in Egypt. There she struggles mightily to reconcile hergrowing love for Radames (Brandon Michael) – a imposing Egyptian soldieralready betrothed (for nine years!) to Amneris – with the pressing burden ofremaining a faithful leader to her own beleaguered people. As he has done forso many past productions, director Jonathan Tisevich has assembled a wondrouslygifted group of performers. Amid the ethereal lighting designed by ScottSutton, the sonic magic from the live, 11-piece orchestra conducted by SteveParsons, and further energized by Michael Lawrence Akers’ exotic, often sensualchoreography, this 27-member cast effectively morphs the smallness of theGuild’s arena theater into a place of epic dimensionality. Tisevich has always been a thoughtful ministerto his performers’ agency for articulating emotional and psychologicalauthenticity in their characters. And nowhere does that agency have more depth thanin the portrayals of Aida, Radames, and Amneris. In expressing,indeed exclaiming, all of Aida’s tortured heart and crisis of conscience, JoyEllis is a thoroughly riveting presence. Her singing is a mesmerizing force initself – plaintive and wounded when she sings the bitterly ironic “Easy as Life”;alternately fierce, plaintive, and tender elsewhere. Among of the evening’smost touching and powerful passages are her duets with Radames, such as“Enchantment Passing Through,” and the soaring “Elaborate Lives.” It’s fascinating towatch Brandon Michael, a wholly compelling singer in his own right, as henavigates the changing tides in the heart of Ramades. The conquering soldier isconquered by Aida’s nobility and courage. He falls inexorably in love with aslave, though not without a price. Speaking ofchanging hearts, an equally fascinating catharsis transpires as you watch SarahMarie Young’s stunning portrayal of Amneris. Through half of the story she’s a feckless, self-possessed,swaggering imp with an inflated sense of entitlement. In the hilarious “MyStrongest Suit,” she and her women-in-waiting strut about the palace like somany fashionistas sporting ridiculously bizarre outfits and headwear (marvelouscostumes by Stephen Ostertag). But as Ramades grows more distant and cold, thereality of her plight becomes all too clear. Now humbled and resolute, she poursout her woundedness, her surrender, in one of the show’s most heartrendingsongs, “I Know the Truth.” The evening flowsfairly consistently with other memorable characters and interludes. DavidEverett plays Zoser, the stern and sinister father of Ramades, and who isslowly poisoning the Pharoah (Corey Paulus). Jeremy Clarke plays Mereb, aclever and tender-hearted Nubian servant who knows his way around the royalbureaucracy. He sings with palpable urgency in “How I Know You.” Aida pleadedwith him to not reveal her true identity to the rest of the Nubians, butdoesn’t keep her secret for very long. Destiny was calling. An electrifyingchoral high point comes at the end of Act I with “The Gods Love Nubia” – athunderous cry for release from suffering, sung by Aida, her friend Nehebka(played by Sunayna Smith), and the Nubian captives. That anthemic singlemoment, replete with gravitas and grace, with its stratospheric harmoniesgripping and soulful, embodied the entire spirit of this production. Call it aprayer of longing, love, and hope, and hauntingly relevant to our own time andcircumstances. AIDA, in the CantonPlayers Guild W.G. Fry Theater, 1001 Market Ave., N. Canton, Ohio / THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2018 / Shows Friday andSaturday at 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. / additional performance at 8 p.m. on Nov. 18/Single tickets $32, 17 an younger $25, Seniors $29 / www.playersguidtheatre.com / BoxOffice at 330.453.7617

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Meisner Classes in Hudson!
by Barbara Stitzer 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Our next Meisner 101 class starts Saturday, December 1! We're also looking at doing Tuesday evening classes if people are interested. Please drop me a line if you're interested in learning to Live Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances and watch your craft and confidence soar! Monologue and scene study and private lessons are available as well! -- All my best, Barb Stitzer Owner of Barb Stitzer Photography and Actors Conservatory Ohio Stalk Me! http://www.instagram.com/barbstitzerphotography http://www.instagram.com/actorsconservatoryohio www.barbstitzer.com 330.714.6261

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New Plays by Faye Sholiton & Robert Hawkes Through 11/18
by Playwrights Local 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Raves for *Above* & *The Silence* in *Land of Cleve: <https://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2018/11/cleve-review-stark-short-play…>* -- "...intriguing on many levels." -- "Sholiton and Hawkes each have a gift for offering ear-catching language, stark settings, and riveting situations." -- "expert" performances from Nicholas Chokan and James Alexander Rankin. -- "Hawkes compellingly essays [his] role, matched in edgy elegance by actress Anne McEvoy. Ray Caspio makes an indelible impression." --- "The design team transforms the intimate venue into a shadowy sanctuary...[a] top-notch creative staff" ================================= Playwrights Local Presents A Double-Bill of One-Act Plays ABOVE AND BEYOND By Faye Sholiton | Directed by Craig Joseph >> In 1973, two Air Force officers report to their launch center bunker in a state of alert. They could be asked to destroy a distant city, then live with the results. THE SILENCE OF DR & MRS CALIGARI By Robert Hawkes | Directed by Susan Soltis >> The charlatan showman and his "somnambulist" son from Robert Wiene’s classic film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), are reimagined in a theatrical, cruelly comic setting. ========================= TICKETS & INFO http://www.playwrightslocal.org/above-beyond-the-silence/ FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE https://www.facebook.com/events/1979654042097404/ ========================== SHOWDATES November 2 – 18, 2018 Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Half-price preview: Thursday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. VENUE Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44110 TICKETS $18 Adults | $15 Seniors & Groups | $12 Students Buy Online <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/above-beyond-the-silence/> -- http://www.playwrightslocal.org/above-beyond-the-silence/ (216) 302-8856 | info(a)playwrightslocal.org ================================= ABOVE AND BEYOND Nicholas Chokan……….Marc Garfinkle James Alexander Rankin……….Darren Whitley Megan Slabach……….Stage Manager THE SILENCE OF DR AND MRS CALIGARI Ray Caspio……….Cesare Robert Hawkes……….Dr Caligari Anne McEvoy……….Mrs Caligari JC Cifranic……….Stage Manager CREATIVE TEAM Inda Blatch-Geib……….Costume Designer Walter C Boswell……….Set Designer Marcus Dana……….Lighting Designer Tom Hayes……….Carpenter Beau Reinker……….Sound Designer Lisa L. Wiley……….Prop Designer # # #

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DANCER- ACTOR - MODEL MIXER THIS FRIDAY
by LAKESHORE BALLET THEATRE 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

DANCER, ACTOR & MODEL MIXER THIS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9TH - 7:30 P.M. If you are a dancer, model or actor Join us on the West Side of Cleveland this Friday for a fun event where you can meet other Cleveland/Akron artists and bond over your love for the performing arts. Open to males & females. We will start the evening with a Heels Class from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. - Mix & Mingle with wine & hors d'oeuvres. This is a great way to expand your performing arts training and meet new friends in the industry. Bring your best pair of chunk heels and we will see you in. a few days. Only $12 Admission Fee - includes Class & Food & Drink. We are located at 1180 Jaycox Rd in Avon, Ohio right off the I-90 just minutes from downtown Cleveland. Call us at 440-503-2974 for more information.

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Dance teacher posting
by Cleveland, Dance To EvOLvE 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

CHILDREN’S DANCE TEACHERS NEEDED Dance To EvOLvE specilizes in children’s dance classes of ballet, tap and hip hop. We have various east side locations and looking for great spirited teachers to join our team. Check out the details here: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/edu/d/childrens-dance-teachers/6737999036.… Email cleveland(a)dancetoevolve.com to get started!

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Part-Time Position at French Creek
by fctheatre 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Program Reservationist Location: French Creek Nature & Arts Center<http://www.metroparks.cc/french_creek_nature_arts_center.php> Rate of Pay: $11.76 per hour Job Description: Performs a variety of clerical and secretarial duties including typing correspondence, and taking reservations. Collecting money, daily revenue balancing, greeting visitors, answering phones, and maintaining files, records and reports. Performs a wide range of program and staff scheduling, along with informational and preparatory support for programming. Position includes personal, sick and vacation time. Work hours are primarily weekends with optional additional Monday hours. Minimum Qualifications: Completion of secondary education; some college work preferred in the field of administrative support, public relations, customer service, data entry, point-of-sale accounting, or equivalent. Minimum of two years work experience in the prior mentioned field. Strong clerical, customer service, reservation-taking, and organizational skills necessary. Experience in collection of money, balancing, scheduling and public service preferred. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and undergo background check. Must obtain CPR certification within two months of hire. Lorain County Metro Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who use tobacco. For a complete job description and qualifications list, contact Jennifer Bracken. Interested applicants should submit an application<http://metroparks.cc/application_forms/application.html> and résumé by 4:30PM, November 16, 2018 to: Jennifer Bracken, Assistant Director Lorain County Metro Parks 12882 Diagonal Road LaGrange, OH 44050 jbracken(a)metroparks.cc<mailto:jbracken@metroparks.cc> Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

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Akron Symphony holding auditions for Holiday vocalist
by Thomas Moore 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for a vocalist to perform at the annual Home for the Holidays concerts in December. The auditions are open to anyone under the age of 18 who would like to perform the song Night of Silence with the Orchestra at our concert on December 7 in Akron and December 8 in Medina. The song can be performed by either a soloist or by a duet. Auditions will be held: * November 13 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Medina High School's Middle Stage, which is located at 777 East Union in Medina. * November 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Akron, which is located at 263 East Mill Street. Interested candidates must submit an application online at https://tinyurl.com/ybxkkv72. The Symphony will provide applicants with the appropriate music, at no charge, prior to the audition. For more information, call the Symphony Office at 330.535.8131. -30- Thomas Moore Director of Marketing Akron Symphony Orchestra P: 330.535.8131 C: 440.478.0603

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