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Canal Fulton Players- Auditions for 100 Lunches, a gourmet comedy on March 13-14
by dvangaasbe＠aol.com 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

Successful mystery playwright Chuck Reynolds has had his plays lauded by all critics except Charity Starr. When she shows up at his home and has the unmitigated gall to ask his expert help in writing a play of her own, Chuck fiendishly insists that their teacher/pupil sessions be held over lunch with Charity footing the bill at the most expensive restaurants in New York City. Lunatic waiters provide a uniquely hilarious touch to these meetings. Love blossoms despite the scheming of Chuck's amorous neighbor. Charity's play opens on Broadway and she finds out what it's like to be a target for all her critical confreres. Non stop fun, romance, and explosive hilarity make this an ideal show for the entire family. Canal Fulton Players will be holding auditions at Pine View Acres Theatre, 4194 Butterbridge Road, North Lawrence, Ohio for the play 100 Lunches, a gourmet comedy. CHARLTON (CHUCK) REYNOLDS - 35; a successful writer of stage mysteries. CHARITY STARR - 25-30; the only theatre critic who doesn't like Chuck's worksmanship. GLINDA BELLOWS - 50s; Chuck's housekeeper, named for the Good Witch of the North. TERRY REYNOLDS - 10-14; Chuck's son, a smart (but not smartaleck) matchmaker. YOLANDA WEINTRAUB - 30s-40s; sexy-but-predatory neighbor lady; aggressively attractive. WAITER - 20s-30s; a multiple role of many "brothers" in a large family of waiters. Performance Dates- May 4-6, 11-13 Performance Theatre- Trinity Lutheran Church, 7595 Middle Street, Clinton, Ohio Call David Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 and 330-854-4387 for particulars and information. He can be reached at dvangaasbe(a)aol.com or Canal Fulton Players Official Page Group on Facebook.

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Canal Fulton Players- Shakespeare in Hollywood Opens Tonight at Pine View Acres Theatre in North Lawrence
by dvangaasbe＠aol.com 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

On March 9-11, 16-18, 2018, the Canal Fulton Players will be presenting the hilarious, raucous comedy Shakespeare in Hollywood by Ken Ludwig. This Samuel French Inc. production deals with the making of the 1935 version of Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. Through a cosmic disturbance, Oberon and Puck are transported to Hollywood when the two actors who are to play their parts in the movie withdraw from the production. The real Oberon and Puck are cast to play themselves and they encounter James Cagney, Dick Powell, Joe E. Brown, and two young actresses, one who will become an icon while the other disappeared into the landscape. Complete with arguing puppets, donkey heads and a rabid censor, this play will make you laugh until your sides hurt. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm. Sunday performances are at 3:00 pm. Pine View Acres Theatre is at 4194 Butterbridge Road, North Lawrence, Ohio which is at the corner of Butterbridge and Orrville Roads. It used to be Grace Bible Church. Admission is $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors. For Tickets and Information call David Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or 330-494-1994.

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Near West Theatre needing MALE vocalists for the CHOIR in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Kelcie Dugger 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

Near West Theatre is looking for experienced MALE singers, preferably section leaders in choral singing to build a CHOIR for their upcoming expansive production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, THE MUSICAL. This show is demandingly vocal and calls for the company to include a CHOIR. We have been fortunate enough to gather a strong female choir and we're hoping to expand the male section more to create the sound that is needed for the production! Our idea is to form this primarily vocal group, the CHOIR, and rehearse the CHOIR once a week starting this month. Then, beginning the week of April 22, the CHOIR will be folded into the regular rehearsal schedule, join with the cast and be staged into the production. From April 22nd on, the rehearsal schedule will be 3 to 4 times a week, Sundays through Wednesdays (Thursday, too, during Tech Week). The show opens on May 4, 2018 and plays for TEN performances: Performance Dates are May 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20. Curtain times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm. Sundays at 3pm. A brief audition will be necessary. Our wonderful Music Director, Matt Dolan, will be coordinating these efforts. He is your contact person. If interested, please call Matt Dolan at 330-285-7998. Or email him at mdolan2005(a)gmail.com<mailto:mdolan2005@gmail.com> Sincerely, Bob Navis Jr Artistic Director and director of HUNCHBACK.

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Thurber Carnival, last two shows in Gates Mills
by Terry Smith 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

*Last two performances this Friday and Saturday.* *A Thurber Carnival* *2018 Spring Production:* *ABOUT THE PLAY: “A THURBER CARNIVAL”* is a series of comic sketches based on the short stories, cartoons and fables of James Thurber, one of America’s greatest humorists. Co-written by Thurber and Cleveland-born actor Burgess Meredith, the 1960 revue won a Tony Award and has influenced comedy revues from Laugh-In to Second City to Saturday Night Live, as well as TV series like “My World and Welcome To It” and movies like “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” *www.gatesmillsplayers.com <http://www.gatesmillsplayers.com/>"A Thurber Carnival" s is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. www.samuelfrench.com <http://www.samuelfrench.com/>* *Remaining Production Dates:* *March 9, 10** 2018* *Cast:* *Paula Santa* *Chris Herak * *Kathy Lamping* *Doreen Lazarus-Harris* *Neil Allen Oblonsky * *Jim Stafford* *Jim Shannon * *Matt Banning * *Terry Behnke * *Jeannette Cox * *Diana Braun * *Jessica Felden * *Terry Smith* Terrence Smith (Terry) www.actingbuff.com

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SOLE-FUL SATURDAY AT NEOS CENTER FOR DANCE
by Gwendolyn LeBar 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

*JOIN THE MOVEMENT at NEOS CENTER FOR DANCE!* *Sole-ful Saturday: Ballet with Mariana Pérez* *March 19 | **11:30am-12:45pm * Teens & Adults are invited to join Neos Center for Dance <https://www.facebook.com/NeosCenterForDance/?ref=gs&fref=gs&dti=14228166710…> for our new Sole-ful Saturday Series! Sole-ful Saturday Series gives teens and adults of all abilities the chance to explore a variety of movement styles in an affordable, welcoming, and fun environment. $10/class or $15/series of 3 classes when registered in advance. Sole-ful Saturday: Ballet <https://www.facebook.com/events/1854573114841856/> NEW! Register online <https://www.neosdancetheatre.org/onlineclassregistration> NEOS CENTER FOR DANCE 39 S. MAIN STREET OBERLIN, OH 44074 gwendolyn.lebar(a)neosdancetheatre.org | 440-252-2779 <(440)%20252-2779>

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North Canton Playhouse announces auditions for: Disney's "High School Musical"
by North Canton Playhouse 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

The North Canton Playhouse announces auditions for: Disney's "High School Musical" WHEN: Friday, March 23, at 5:00pm &Saturday, March 24, at 3:00pm WHERE: North Canton Playhouse MAINSTAGE (Located on campus of Hoover High School) 525 – 7th St. NE, North Canton,OH 44720 (*Hint: Do not use Mapquest as it takes youto the wrong place WHO: Ages13-18yr, and there are two older adult parts available approx. ages 30’s –60’s. REGISTER: At www.northcantonplayhouse.com click on the auditions tab

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Tickets Now on Sale for The Last Five Years
by Savannah F. 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

Tickets are now on sale for The Last Five Years! Shows are March 23 and 24 at 7:30pm and March 25 at 3pm. Shows will be at Hopewell Theatre in Youngstown, Ohio. If you have any questions, please email millennialtheatrecompany(a)gmail.com Purchase your tickets here! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3334747

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CHILDREN'S SUMMER THEATRE CAMP AT STRONGSVILLE
by patricia dailyda 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Camp Dates: June 11-15; June 18-22; June 25-28. Hours: 9 am to 3 pm. There will be two performances of the Disney musical, 101 Dalmations, presented by the campers on June 29 and 30 at 3 pm. Email: askSCT(a)gmail.com | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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Actresses and Actors Needed for improv heavy show (non paying)
by Myrissa Yokie 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

We are looking for several actresses and actors of all ages with improv skills. You don't necessarily need to have done improv in the past but it will be a big part of the show and you will have to show aptitude for it in your audition. A little about the event itself: This is a murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser for the M.S. Society. The show will be performed May 6th at the Eagles Club in Mentor Ohio. The rehearsal schedule and location will depend on the cast. Rehearsals will run throughout the entire month of April and be located in East Lake or farther east to Geneva. Again, depending on cast members availability. It is non paying as all the profits go to the MS Society. It is a great cause. The show is themed around a family reunion. The cast will all be performing various rolls in several skits that culminate in a murder which the audience will solve. There will be a HIGH amount of audience interaction so you must not be afraid to engage with people. We are a fun and easy group to work with. For more information, questions, or to set up an audition please contact Myrissa Yokie at somekidsproduction(a)hotmail.com Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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Berko review: RENT @ Connor Palace
by Roy Berko 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: The 20th anniversary tour of “Rent” disappoints. In spite of the wonder of the Pulitzer Prize winning script and score, this staging lacks the intensity and dynamics need to make Larson’s ideas ring true. * *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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