February 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

SILENT SKY continues our 90th Season
by Clague Playhouse News 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

*Silent Sky**by Lauren Gunderson* * directed by Curt Arnold * March 9 - 31, 2018 Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm "Silent Sky" presents the real-life story of Henrietta Leavitt and the women working behind the scenes at the dawn of modern astronomy. Henrietta leaves her family in Wisconsin to join a group of women “computers” at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, where she is not even allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Balancing her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love, she makes a breakthrough discovery that enables astronomers to calculate the distance between Earth and remote galaxies and stars. A celestial romance and true story of discovery. *Our Cast:* *Brittany Nicole Gaul* as Henrietta Leavitt *Jill Kenderes* as Margaret Leavitt *Andrew Keller* as Peter Shaw *Pam Matthews* as Annie Cannon *Molly Clay* as Williamina Fleming Tickets are $16 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), and $10 for students (any age with a valid ID) and may be purchased by calling the Box Office 440-331-0403 <(440)%20331-0403> Wed.-Sat. 1-6pm or visiting our website: www.clagueplayhouse.org. FREE STUDENT TICKET THURSDAYS: limited FREE Student Tickets (high school and college) are available by calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 <%28440%29%20331-0403> to reserve for any Clague Playhouse Thursday performance, and showing a Student ID at the time of ticket pickup. No online reservations can be taken for these free tickets. Free Student Ticket Thursdays are subject to availability and must be picked up by 7:30 pm the night of the performance or will be released. -- Clague Playhouse 1371 Clague Rd. Westlake, OH 44145 (440) 331-0403 Box Office Hours Wed. - Sat. 1-6pm www.ClaguePlayhouse.org "Like" us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>!

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Flying Monkeys, Baby Audrey IIs, Mattresses and More
by Jennifer Wertz 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

FINAL SALE THIS SAT., FEB. 10th! 9:00 to Noon Huron Playhouse is clearing out its warehouse and everything must go! We've sold a lot already but we keep finding more gems to sell off: -- Wizard of Oz Flying Monkeys and Munchkin flower hats -- Dozens of Baby Audrey II in flower pots -- 1950s cafeteria trays -- loads of fabric, wigs, eyeglasses, shoes, hats -- prom dresses and costumes -- stage makeup -- a dozen red Chinese paper umbrellas and lanterns (Anyone doing Mikado?) -- 50 used twin mattresses (Anyone doing Once Upon a Mattress or Annie?) -- platforms and flats And so much more! Warehouse located at 607 Main St., Huron Email jwertz720(a)gmail.com for more info.

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by FPM Marketing 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

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Cleveland Ballet Company Dancers and Trainee Auditions
by Maureen Basista 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Hello Dancers, Cleveland Ballet is holding their final Company and Trainee Auditions for our upcoming 2018/2019 season. This audition will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Gund Dance Studio, Idea Center, Playhouse Square, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland OH, 44115 from 12:00pm-3:00pm. What you need to bring is: * Resume * Pointe Shoes * Ballet Shoes * Headshot * Photo in First Arabesque * $25 for Registration Fee Do not miss out on this opportunity to be a part of Playhouse Squares' Resident Ballet Company. Visit our website clevelandballet.org<http://clevelandballet.org/> for further details.

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North Canton Playhouse presents: "All Shook Up"
by North Canton Playhouse 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

The North Canton Playhouse presents: "All Shook Up" Directed by Delorna ToyInspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis PresleyBook by Joe DiPietroAll Shook Up is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide Performance Dates: March 2-18, 2018 Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th St. N.E., North Canton)Tickets: General Admission $15 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com by clicking "All Shook Up tickets".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. Synopsis: "All Shook Up" is a jukebox musical inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. The plot follows Shakepeare's "Twelfth Night". It is 1955 and into a square little town somewhere in the midwest rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel."

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UA Theatre: Romeo and Juliet
by Arts Administration 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Akron, OH – The University of Akron (UA) Theatre program continues its season with William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Directed by Terence Cranendonk, Associate Lecturer in Theatre, the play features a diverse cast of eleven UA students from various majors at the university, one UA alumnus, and one community member. Performance dates are March 8-10 and 15-17, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. and March 11 and 17 at 2:00 P.M. at Sandefur Theatre in Guzzetta Hall, 157 University Avenue on The University of Akron campus. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for UA students. For tickets, email administration.arts(a)gmail.com or call the ticket office at (330) 972-7895. UA theatre alumni are encouraged to attend the production on Alumni Night, March 9, where they and a guest will be admitted for the student price of $5. The March 17 matinee will be part of Spring Drama Day, a high school recruitment event. For more information on all show events, visit www.uakron.edu/dtaa/performances. “Romeo and Juliet” is among Shakespeare’s most widely performed plays. The first half is a hilarious comedy and the second half is a devastating tragedy. The play follows the story of a young man and woman who long to be together, despite their families’ vicious feud. “Romeo and Juliet” evokes the promise of a deep and satisfying love felt in youth – a promise that a violent and unfeeling society makes sure is never kept. The Theatre Arts Program at The University of Akron equips undergraduate and graduate students with a broad knowledge of theatre arts and fundamental practical skills in order to prepare them to address the emerging issues and challenges of the theatre profession and a diverse and vibrant society. The Theatre Arts Program provides high quality educational and artistic experiences that enhance the cultural lives of all students at The University of Akron, as well as the residents of the greater Akron community and the Northeast Ohio region. -- *Graduate Assistant* School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325 Phone: (330) 972.7895 Website: uakron.edu/dtaa <http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa> Facebook: facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere <http://www.facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere> Instagram: *instagram.com/artsstarthere/ <http://instagram.com/artsstarthere/>* Twitter: twitter.com/ArtsStartHere

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"Nunsense" at Hudson Players Reviewed by Cleveland Jewish news
by Durbin, Mark H. 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Cleveland Jewish News February 4, 2018 Hudson Players' 'Nunsense' is heavenly * Gwendolyn Kochur | community theater critic There are four dead nuns in the Mount Saint Helens' freezer. Unlike their frozen sisters, the five nuns on stage in Hudson Players' hilarious "Nunsense" are just as lively as ever, crafting a fun and truly nonsensical show that lives up to its title. Written by Dan Goggin, the show won four 1985 Outer Critic Circle Awards including one for best Off-Broadway musical. The congregation has now taken up residence at the Hudson Players. After their cook, Sister Julia, accidentally poisoned 52 of her fellow sisters, the remaining nuns host a variety show to raise money for their burials. If the plot sounds ridiculous, that's because it is - and wonderfully so. Director and choreographer Chanda Porter makes sure the show is never taken too seriously, allowing the actresses to playfully interact with the audience before the show and have as much fun as the audience during it. The nuns are holding their variety show in a school auditorium, where they have promised not to disturb the eighth graders' current production of "Grease." Scenic designer Wesley Sigler provides a pink bed set on one end of the stage and a 50's era dining counter on the other, resulting in a very funny visual effect. Lighting designer Gary Maher creates a Vegas-like ambiance by illuminating the floor of the stage with a vibrant blue light and splashing a variety of colors against a plain backdrop. While the staging is rather simple - as it should be; we're talking nuns here - Porter makes up for it by filling the stage with large personalities and entertaining choreography. Throughout the 20 songs of the show, the dancing is fresh and buoyant. Watching the nuns bustle about to execute chorus lines and tap dances is terribly amusing. Even more impressive than the ambitious choreography are the voices and acting talent of the sisters. Sharon Lloyd as Mother Superior is just what one would expect from the head nun: strict and commanding. But when the Mother Superior allows herself to live out her secret desire to be on stage, Lloyd follows it up with an incredible singing voice. Superior's second-in-command is Sister Mary Hubert, played by Shelly Palumbo, whose voice is both rich and powerful, especially in her final song "Holier Than Thou." On the sweeter side is Macey Staninger as Sister Mary Leo, who is an aspiring ballerina. Though her voice is less commanding than the others on stage, it fits well with her character's gentle personality and status as a novice nun. The tough Brooklynite, Sister Robert Anne, is played by the exceptional Cari Wagner. Although Robert Anne is cast as an understudy in the variety show, Wagner proves that her voice is worthy of a leading role. Rounding out the nuns is Jessica DeFrange as Sister Amnesia. DeFrange is brilliantly animated as the dim-witted sister. In the moments when her voice becomes operatic, she is simply stunning. Partially hidden at the back of the set is musical director Dave Stebbins on piano and his three-piece band, which includes Jim Wolf on percussion and, on keyboard, Ron and Norene Jones. There is truth behind the name of this musical's first song, "Nunsense is Habit Forming." It's a good thing the playwright has penned eight sequels, no doubt coming soon to a community theater near you. "Nunsense" Where: Hudson Players, 41 S. Oviatt St., Hudson When: Through Feb. 24 Tickets & Info: $14, call 330-655-8522 or visit hudsonplayers.org<http://hudsonplayers.org/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.

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DISCOUNT Short. Sweet. Film Fest. 2018
by Short. Sweet. 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Short. Sweet. Film Fest. March 2 - 4 Alex Theater @ The Metropolitan at the 9 Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-short-sweet-film-fest-tickets-42156394912 USE Discount Code: neohiopal to receive 20% off your ticket purchase The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. strives to showcase the best local, national, and international films from up-and-coming filmmakers. What better way to watch independent cinema then in the stunning and brand-new Alex Theater <http://alextheatercleveland.com/> at the Metropolitan at the 9 <http://www.metropolitancleveland.com/> while enjoying a cool beer or cocktail with some gourmet food? Did we mention there will also be live music throughout the film festival? *Friday, March 2 - Local Filmmaker's Night*, doors open at 6:00pm and films will run from 7-10:00pm, followed by live music and a local filmmaker's networking/social event. *Saturday, March 3 - Local Filmmaker's Matinee*, doors open at 11:00am and films will run from 12noon-10:00pm, followed by live music and a filmmaker's networking/social event. From 12noon-5:30pm, we will show even more local films and then from 5:30-10:00pm we will show excellent films from the United States covering genres of drama, comedy, documentary, animation, horror, sci-fi, LGBTQ, and experimental. *Sunday, March 4*, doors open at 11:00am and films will run from 12noon-9:30pm. We will feature several *International *films on this day. All patrons can come-and-go throughout the festival as long as they keep their wristband on. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the concession stand right outside the entrance to the Alex Theater. A full bar and restaurant is a few feet away from the entrance to the theater. Patrons can easily bring any additional food and beverage from the bar and restaurant inside the theater. Many of the seats are leather recliners with a fold-out table, but they are first come, first serve unless you purchase a VIP ticket. For more updates please check out our Facebook page: Short. Sweet. Film Fest <https://www.facebook.com/ShortSweetFilmFest/> or Twitter: @SSFilmFest <https://twitter.com/SSFilmFest> <https://twitter.com/SSFilmFest> When Friday, March 2, 2018 from 6 - 11pm Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 11am - 10pm Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 11am - 10:00pm Where Alex Theater in the Metropolitan at The 9, Autograph Collection® - 2017 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-short-sweet-film-fest-tickets-42156394912>

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Seeking Percussionist for Sweeney Todd at Blank Canvas Theatre *PAID*
by Matthew Dolan 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Experienced percussionist wanted for Sweeney Todd at Blank Canvas Theatre. Interest parties must be available for the following schedule: Orchestra Rehearsal: 2/18, 1-5p Tech Week Rehearsals: 2/19-22, 6:30-10:30p Performances: 2/23, 24, 25. 3/1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 Thursday-Saturday Performance Call: 7p, Curtain, 8p Sunday Performance Call: 6p, Curtain, 7p Compensation: $250 Please contact Matthew Dolan at mdolan2005(a)gmail.com for further information or to express interest.

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Review of "Stomp" at Playhouse Square
by Bob Abelman 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

‘Stomp’ at Playhouse Square is long of tooth but still bears its teeth Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics We all march to a different drummer. But for more than a quarter of a century, “Stomp” has been the percussion of choice for theatergoers in New York and London – which have had long-running productions at the Orpheum Theatre and The Ambassadors Theatre, respectively – as well those whose cities have crossed the path of perpetual tours throughout Europe and North America. The 90-minute, humor-filled and dialogue-less show is currently performing at Playhouse Square. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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