April 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

last chance to get your BACKSTAGE PASS!
by fctheatre 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

French Creek Theatre is pleased to present... BACKSTAGE PASS: THE ELEPHANT MAN Thursday, April 19 7:00PM-8:30PM Witness the behind the scenes action of putting a show on its feet! Participants will sit in on a rehearsal of The Elephant Man, then enjoy a Q&A forum with members of the cast and production team. Light refreshments provided. Pre-register here<https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/48907/> or by calling (440) 949-5200 by 4/17 THE ELEPHANT MAN By Bernard Pomerance Directed by Ismael Lara In 1886, a horrifically deformed sideshow attraction named John Merrick is taken in by a young English surgeon named Frederick Treves. As Treves endeavors to civilize him by introducing him to London's elite, Merrick dreams of being like other men. But when manners and propriety leave Merrick dissatisfied, Treves begins to question his own altruistic pursuits. Achingly poignant and poetic, discover our shared humanity with The Elephant Man. PERFORMANCES May 4-20, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM TICKETS Adult: $15 Youth: $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. 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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SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE
by Beatrice Katz 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE SUMMER TRAINING - 2018 Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute (HBTI) , now in it's 6th year, offers performing arts training and professional production experiences for young people from first grade through college. HBTI, a part of the Performing Arts Department at Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, offers young people a challenging curriculum of drama, dance and/or music, as well as the opportunity to participate in fully staged productions. HBTI boasts instructors who are some of the top professional actors, directors, designers and academics in the area, and who have a long list of successful former students who have gone on to major university theatre programs, Broadway, national touring companies, film and television. HBTI faculty for 2018 season include India Burton, T.J.Gainley, Charlotte Harris, Adam Howard, Dan Hendrock , Bebe Weinberg Katz, John Krol, Katie Zarecki and Ryan Zarecki. Directing the main stage productions will be Bebe Weinberg Katz , Dan Hendrock with music direction by John Krol, scenic design, lighting and projections by T. Paul Lowry, sound design by Carlton Guc and costume design by Chailla Geib HBTI offers programs on three levels: PRIME( grades 1-3) , (*NEW THIS SUMMER)* INTERMEDIATE (grades 4-7) and PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING (8th- college). Sessions One and Two are each 3-week long and Sessions Three is for 2 weeks. Session start dates are June 18, July 9 and July 30 respectively. HBTI Director Bebe Weinberg Katz said, "While the training at HBTI is geared toward the young performer interested in a professional theatre career, all our students gain the confidence, discipline and social skills that will help give them the extra edge in this highly-competitive world, no matter what their eventual field of pursuit. The students also find the process immensely *FUN, *exciting, rewarding and a great place to make life long friends." Since 2013 Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute (HBTI) has been the summer theatre home for more than 800 students who have taken classes and workshops in acting, musical theatre and dance and nearly 300 of its students have been involved in HBTI's highly acclaimed productions. These productions have received numerous broadwayworld.com nominations. HBTI *productions of **Into the Woods, Rent -school edition **and **You're a Good Man Charlie Brown *have been named “best theatre production for young audiences". This season, HBTI will mount two full productions: Meredith Willson's *THE MUSIC MAN**, *directed and choreographed by Bebe Weinberg Katz, (June 29 - July 8) and *THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE* , directed by Dan Hendrock (July 27 – August 5). HBTI productions are a direct extension of the training. "Our shows allow the students to apply the tools and techniques they learn during the day in productions mounted by top professional directors and designers." Katz added, "Our young performers have the opportunity to participate in production of the highest professional level. To find out more about the Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute and to register for summer training sessions, visit www.hb.edu/hbti. Check out the photos, the *new *Intermediate curriculum, the advance acting workshops, the schedule and course description for all of our programs and make certain you take a minute to watch the videos on our movie page. If you have additional questions email HBTI director, Bebe Weinberg Katz at bkatz(a)hb.edu

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Volunteer for CPT's 5th Annual Station Hope!
by Andrew Valdez 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

Volunteer at Station Hope! We need your support as we create this powerful and unique event Station Hope for the fifth year! What is Station Hope? Station Hope is a collection of short works of theatre, dance, choral performances, and visual arts installations, all inspired by historical and current social justice issues. Taking place throughout Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site, St. John's Episcopal Church in Ohio City, the event aims to bring together neighborhoods and individuals to engage and reflect on social justice, equity, and a shared vision of hope. Station Hope is on Saturday, May 5th from 6:30 - 10:00pm (volunteer shifts will start before and end after the event). Volunteer Tasks - What do we need you to do? First and foremost: be active and engaged in the event itself, while also helping attendees navigate the evening. * Check out the Event! Don't worry - you'll have plenty of time to experience the event yourself * There are two Volunteer shifts available for the event: 5:45pm - 8:30pm and 8:15pm - 11pm Specifically, volunteer duties will break down as follows: * Ushers - Help monitor traffic flow and answer questions, direct attendees to particular venues along with our CPT House Management Staff * Parking/Outdoor Support - Direct attendees to parking areas and event monitor outdoor spaces along with our CPT facilities staff Individuals who are interested in volunteering must attend one of the two volunteer meetings before Station Hope: Sunday, April 29th at 1pm -OR- Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30pm. These meetings are an opportunity for CPT Staff to fill volunteers in on more details, and for volunteers to tour St. John's, and maybe see some artist work before the big day! If you are interested please contact Andrew Valdez at CPT by Friday, April 21st. Contact can be made via phone or email: avaldez(a)cptonline.org<mailto:avaldez@cptonline.org> or 216-631-2727 ext. 242. We hope you can help us make Station Hope happen come Saturday, May 5th! Andrew Aaron Valdez New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre p: 216.631.2727 x242 e: avaldez(a)cptonline.org

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Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) announces shows for 2019 Season!!
by Claudia Lillibridge 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) is pleased to announce its line-up for the 2019 Season: God of Carnage, written by Yasmina Reza Directed by Kate Tonti Performance Dates: February 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2019 Rights secured through Dramatists Play Service The Realistic Joneses, written by Will Eno Directed by Claudia Lillibridge Performance Dates: May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2019 Rights secured through Samuel French First Date, adaptation written by Adam Winsberg/ Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner Directed by Marc C. Howard Performance Date: August 2, 3, 9, 10, 17 and 18, 2019 Rights secured through Rodgers and Hammerstein November 2019 Time Slot Show TBA Please visit our website at www.twinmasks.org for further information about each show. As a reminder, our inaugural performance of Avow opens on Friday, May 4 and tickets are available online on our website or you can call 330-888-3211. We look forward to serving the Northeast Ohio Community Theatre population! TMPAC is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity located in the heart of Twinsburg, right on the Square, at 9076 Church Street, Suite 2 and 3, Twinsburg, OH 44087. Many thanks, Claudia Lillibridge President and Founder TMPAC

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CASTING CALL FOR FEATURE FILM
by Dezmond Peterson 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

CASTING CALL FOR FEATURE FILM *Production title: *Time’s Up (Based off the short film ‘Running out of Time’) *Union / Non-Union:* Non-Union *Production Type:* Independent *Production location: *Cleveland *Production Company:* What About Them Productions *IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3763242/?ref_=nv_sr_1 <http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3763242/?ref_=nv_sr_1>* *Director: *Dezz Peterson *Producer: *Dezz Peterson, Carrie L’Esperance *Audition Location:* Cleveland State University Main Classroom Building 3rd Floor Room 313 1899 E. 22nd Street (Chester Ave.) *Shooting Locations: *Downtown Cleveland and surrounding areas *Compensation: Deferred Pay* *If interested email *whataboutthemproduction(a)gmail.com with *Headshot* and *Resume* *KEY DATES * *Auditions:* April 28th from 1pm-5pm **Please note all auditions will be given a specific time within this window* *Call Backs: **Monday April 30th* *Shooting Starts: *June 1, 2018 *Shooting Ends:* July 1, 2018 **Shooting will be scheduled on weekends during the month of June* *Synopsis:* Eight people are trapped in a parking garage with a bomb ready to explode, and there’s no way out. View trailer from the short film: https://youtu.be/8_jTN8WI3aE <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F8_jTN8WI3aE&h=ATNgD…> *Available Roles: * [NADINE] [FEMALE] [AGE: 18-25] [ANY ETHNICITY] Nadine works in the mail room at the law firm. She’s stunningly beautiful and sweet, but has a few loose screws. [TESSA] [FEMALE] [AGE: 22-30] [ANY ETHNICITY] Tessa is the choreographer for “Dangerous Divas” the hottest dance team in the country and defending champions 3 years in a row. **Talent does not need to be a choreographer or dancer for this role* [FRANK SIMMONS] [MALE] [AGE: 35-50] [ANY ETHNICITY] Frank Simmons is the head honcho for an investment company. Don’t waste his time. He’s about business, and business only. [MS. BAKER] [FEMALE] [AGE: 35-45] [ANY ETHNICITY] Ms. Baker runs the residential facility for troubled teens. [SIMONE] [FEMALE] [AGE: 13-17] [ANY ETHNICITY] Simone is the class clown always starting trouble with the other teenagers. [DOUGLAS] [MALE] [AGE: 25-35] [AFRICAN AMERICAN] Douglas is Charles’s business partner at a cleaning corporation that’s slowly declining.

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Musical Director needed for Little Shop of Horrors/Millennial Theatre Project/Akron Civic Theatre/August 8 - 10
by Val Renner 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

We are looking for a Musical Director for Millennial Theatre Project's production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Akron Civic Theatre running August 8 - 10, 2018. All performances are at 8:00 PM. Rehearsals will be starting in June. If you are interested please email jmorales(a)akroncivic.com<mailto:jmorales@akroncivic.com> for more details. Thanks, Val Renner Val Renner Associate Director - Programming Akron Civic Theatre vrenner(a)akroncivic.com<mailto:vrenner@akroncivic.com> 330-535-3179 www.AkronCivic.com<http://www.akroncivic.com/> Val Renner Media/Special Programming Director Akron Civic Theatre 330-535-3179 www.AkronCivic.com<http://www.AkronCivic.com>

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Nordonia Drama to present Oklahoma! this weekend!
by Chris Simmons 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

The Nordonia High School Drama Club will be presenting Rodgers and Hammerstein's *Oklahoma!* this weekend! Performances will be April 20th-22nd. *Performances of this year’s production of Oklahoma! will be Friday and Saturday, April 20th & 21st at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 22nd at 3 PM. * There will also be a free preview performance for senior citizens on Thursday, April 19th at 4 PM. Reserved seating is $15 a ticket and General Admission seating is $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and $8 for students. *To reserve your tickets today, please visit nordoniadrama.com <http://nordoniadrama.com>. Tickets are also available at the door at each performance.* Directing this year’s production is Nordonia High School’s Director of Drama, Chris Simmons. Megan Gargano will serve as both Assistant Director and Choreographer while Ben Malkevitch serves as Musical Director. *Performances will take place at Nordonia High School.8006 S Bedford Rd. Macedonia, OH 44056*

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"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" at Western Reserve Playhouse
by B W 15 Apr '18

15 Apr '18

“One flew east, one flew west, one flew over the cuckoo’s nest.” Western Reserve Playhouse presents the searing drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman, based on the book by Ken Kesey. The show will run during Mental Health Awareness Month, May 11-26. As part of their commitment to community awareness, WRP is partnering with Portage Path Behavioral Health to bring you this show. In doing so, WRP & PPBH will be holding talkbacks after the performances on May 12th, 20th and 25th. These talkbacks will include the ability to talk with the cast and director, as well as different clinicians who specialize in mental illness. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is the story of McMurphy, a charming rogue who contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in a prison. While there, he clashes with Head Nurse Ratched, who has no time for his nonsense. McMurphy quickly takes over the yard and accomplishes what the medical profession has been unable to do for years: He leads others out of introversion, stages a revolt so that they can see the World Series on television and arranges a rollicking midnight party with liquor and women. After a tragic event occurs, Ratched and McMurphy go head-to-head – and only one of them will win this battle. Co-Artistic Director Brian Westerley directs this stunning play. Award-winning actress April Deming is the formidable Nurse Ratched, while newcomer to WRP Ryan Rasnick tackles McMurphy. The other patients are played by Joe Turner, Andrew Gordon, Dennis Burby, Craig Webb, Marc Dusini & Irv Korman. Rounding out the cast are Abby Morris, Vince Sarowatz, Bradley Haramis, David Wagar, Mikhayla Wilkins and Annette Fernandez. The show contains adult language and themes. Show Times: 8PM Fridays & Saturdays; 6:30PM Sunday. Tickets: $17.00 Adults; $15.00 Seniors & Students. To reserve tickets, please visit our website: www.westernreserveplayhouse.org The venue is located at 3326 Everett Rd., Bath, OH 44286.

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Western Reserve Playhouse’s "Dogfight" in its Second Weekend!
by B W 15 Apr '18

15 Apr '18

After a sellout opening, Western Reserve Playhouse continues the musical Dogfight! Dogfight, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and book by Peter Duchan, will run April 13-28. It's November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys' night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion. Artistic Director Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski directs this amazing show, with musical direction by Dave Stebbins. Kimberly Sullivan, Kyle Burnett, Nina Takacs, Kaleigh Velette, Maximillian Winer, Zachary Palumbo, Daniel Hunsicker, Ben Arrington, Brian Innenberg, Diane Roberts and Kevin Cline grace the WRP stage, with ensemble work from Kayla Lehman, Micayla Carafelli, Ryan Dyke, Dorota Zarzycka and Steven Schuerger. Show Times: 8PM Fridays & Saturdays (except April 21st); 2PM and 6:30PM Sunday. Tickets: $17.00 Adults; $15.00 Seniors & Students. To reserve tickets, please visit our website: www.westernreserveplayhouse.org<http://www.westernreserveplayhouse.org/> The venue is located at 3326 Everett Rd., Bath, OH 44286.

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Back to the Basics with YOga by Kim
by Kim Wasielewski 15 Apr '18

15 Apr '18

BACK TO THE BASICS Starts April 16 2018 No class may 14 and 28 Monday 9-10:30am Monday 7-8:30pm Yoga by Kim Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church 6320 Royalton Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133 www.yogabykim.com $10 a class if you pay by the month* (*NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR PRE PAID CLASSES) $15 drop in Join me for an enlightening series focusing on alignment and balance to enhance and master our practice! Together we will explore poses using using Kim's signature teaching method "building a pose". If you have never done yoga before this is the time to start! You can join in anytime, no previous experience is necessary. Attending individual classes or the whole series is fine! Come and explore! The Four Agreements 1. Be impeccable with your word. 2. Don't take anything personally. 3. Don't make assumptions. 4. Always do your best. " ― Don Miguel Ruiz

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