April 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Berko review: THE ADVENTURES OF A BLACK GIRL IN HER SEARCH FOR GOD @ Kramu
by Roy Berko 08 Apr '18

08 Apr '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: The commentary, “The Adventures of a Black Girl in Her Search for God,” as evidenced at the Shaw Festival, can be a compelling hour production. Unfortunately, in spite of a valiant effort, this isn’t the case at Karamu. * *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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Tomorrow night--Monday FIGHT NIGHT, $15 ($10 students) stage combat class, Single Sword
by tess＠ohioshakespeare.com 08 Apr '18

08 Apr '18

Ages 14+ April FIGHT NIGHT: 7:00-8:30, April 9 Ugle Single Sword Not everyone can be the hero--sometimes you're the guard that is just trying to survive the night shift. In this FIGHT NIGHT, we'll take a look at how to survive a sword fight without the aide of plot armor. This class is becoming quite popular. We recommend registering in advance to secure your spot. [ http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/monday-fight-night/ ]( http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/monday-fight-night/ ) $15 admission ($10 students) Ohio Shakespeare Festival at Greystone Hall 103 South High Street Akron, Ohio 44308 THE FIRST RULE OF FIGHT NIGHT... ...tell everyone about fight night! Join us at Greystone on each month on a Monday night for a 90 minute focus class from Fight Director Ryan Zarecki. Best professional development investment you'll make all month. [ Get tickets ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/monday-fight-night ) in advance or pay at the door.Ages 14+.

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Review of "My First Time" at Beck Center for the Arts
by Bob Abelman 08 Apr '18

08 Apr '18

Beck Center’s titillating ‘My First Time’ serves up soft core prose Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics The Beck Center’s tiny Studio Theater, sequestered to the far back corner of the performing arts facility cattycorner to the men’s bathroom, is the place where subversive works like “Evil Dead: The Musical” are staged. And now, with this current production of “My First Time,” add naughty to the type of Studio Theater offerings as well. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Why Cleveland should stop supporting the so called Cleveland Film Commission?
by Alex P. Michaels 08 Apr '18

08 Apr '18

This and other opinions of Prelude2Cinema are listed in articles at our LinkedIn page. https://www.linkedin.com/in/prelude2cinema/detail/recent-activity/posts/ We are also seeking Partnerships and invite you to visit our site. http://www.prelude2cinema.com Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "There are no Small Movies, Only Small Budgets"

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Hoofing in a Few Weeks!
by Andrea Belser 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

The Rhythm Nation Master's Sessions have so far explored Belly Dance, West African Dance, and Chinese Dance. Now, let's step into Hoofing! Saturday, April 21st at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4:30pm! Led by Executive Artistic Director Andrea McCormick, clients will move and groove with the percussion of timeless time steps, making our own sound of rhythmic jazz. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! A Q&A session and dance party will follow the end of the session. $20 per person, and please bring tap shoes if you have them. Join us Saturday, April 21st at the Olmsted Community Center from 2:30pm-4:30pm for this elegant dance session you won't want to miss! RSVP by emailing AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or by clicking the Facebook link below today! https://www.facebook.com/events/232126107353737/?ti=icl PS: Missed a session? No worries! We offer private and semiprivate sessions in many 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 Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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ICONICA Sings Disney!
by John Thomas 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

ICONICA SINGS DISNEY! Date: Friday, June 29, 2018 Time: Dinner Seating: 6PM, Show: 7PM Location: The Music Box Supper Club Tickets & More Information: http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/iconica-june29/ Join the award winning teen vocal group ICONICA for an all new show that will delight both young and old alike! “ICONICA SINGS DISNEY” – A magical evening of Disney entertainment for the entire family, featuring popular Disney songs from stage & screen including: “The Lion King,” “Beauty and The Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Cinderella,” “Frozen,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Moana” & many more. ICONICA with Adriana Holst, Hope Spinner, Christian Thomas, and Ally Yellets recently won the “Land of Cleve Achievement Award” BEST OF CLEVELAND 2017 for their 2 SOLD OUT performances of “16 Going on Broadway” at Playhouse Square. ICONICA members have performed at sold out concerts in some of the most prestigious venues in the USA including 54 Below in NYC and Carnegie Hall. A musically diverse group of professional teen vocalists from the worlds of Pop, Rock, Musical Theater, and opera. Group members have opened for or performed with some of the entertainment industries most known performers including: Hot Chelle Rae, Christopher Cross, The Irish Tenors, Celtic Women, Jim Brickman and Drake Bell. www.IconicaMusic.com

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Film students check this out - Casting Dept. needs interns for 2 months
by Actor Factory 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

Want to break into the film industry this Spring? Send email for details.

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AUDITIONS: Cleveland Shakespeare Festival - SUNDAY/MONDAY
by keith kornajcik 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

Afternoon Auditions: Sunday, April 8 from 1pm – 4pm Evening Auditions: Monday, April 9 from 7pm – 10pm Auditions will be held at: Ensemble Theatre 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts. OH 44118 Callbacks will be Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm We are seeking a company of intelligent, energetic and imaginative actors of all races and ethnicities for two productions that will tour a variety of outdoor venues across Cuyahoga and Lake Counties. Twenty years ago, we started with a simple notion – the Bard belongs to the people, and the people deserve to hear his works in the open air as intended and free of charge. This summ er, we are proud to present TROILUS AND CRESSIDA and TWELFTH NIGHT. TROILUS AND CRESSIDA – directed by David Hansen Performance Dates June 15 – July 1 Rehearsals begin May 7 TWELFTH NIGHT – directed by Anne McEvoy Performance Dates July 20 – August 5 Rehearsals begin June 18 No appointment necessary. Artists will be seen in the order of sign in. There are no AEA contracts available. No housing is provided. All actors and production staff are paid a stipend. Actors may participate in either one or both productions. Performances travel to a variety of outdoor venues - actors will be required to help with load-in and strike/load-out. Prepare two contrasting monologues. Total delivery time of both monologues combined should not exceed three minutes. At least one of your two monologues must be from the works of Shakespeare. For consideration, bring TWO COPIES of each - head shot & resume, and please also bring any & all possible known conflicts between the dates of May 7 & July 20 AND Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through August 5. For more information about CSF, visit our website at www.cleveshakes.org. <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.cleveshakes.org/&h=ATM9FDflnF-sWi…> If you have questions, are interested in volunteering or joining us in any other capacity, please email info(a)cleveshakes.org.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK THEATRE PRESENTS "26 Pebbles"
by Newberg, Brian 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

KENT STATE STARK’S “26 PEBBLES” INITIATES TIMELY DISCUSSION ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE, PREVENTION  Play based on Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, panel discussions to facilitate conversation Kent State University at Stark Theatre will hold its final production of the academic year, “26 Pebbles”, a docudrama that incorporates verbatim interview excerpts from Newtown, Connecticut, residents recounting the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Opening April 13, the cast will take to the campus’ stage at the Fine Arts Theatre, 6000 Frank Ave. NW. Directed by Kent State Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg, “26 Pebbles” transports audiences to Newtown months after the massacre. Playwright Eric Ulloa’s work delves into the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy and the resulting push forward toward healing. The theatre department has teamed up with Counseling Services to provide mental health resources and facilitate panel discussions in conjunction with the theatrical production. “As Stark County’s public university, we take seriously our responsibility to not only educate the community, but to be an ever-present resource,” said Denise Seachrist, Ph.D., dean and chief administrative officer at Kent State Stark. “Along with presenting this significant play, our campus also has organized corresponding mental-health awareness events. As community leaders, we are here to provide support wherever – and whenever – we can.” Kent State Stark is collaborating with Phoenix Rising, CommQuest, StarkNAMI and Sandy Hook Promise, which will have representatives available during performances. The goal is to provide resources and spur healthy conservation about gun violence and prevention. All events are open to the public. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 13 and 14, and at 2 p.m. April 15. The show also will take place at 7:30 p.m. April 20 and 21, and at 2 p.m. April 22, which will be an ASL-interpreted performance. A pre-show panel discussion will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 21; a post-show talkback will take place immediately following the April 22 performance in the Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets for the show can be purchased online at www.kent.edu/stark/26-pebbles, by phone at 330-244- 3348 or in person at the box office in the Fine Arts lobby. Will call opens one hour prior to performances. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for senior citizens and non-KSU students. Tickets are free to all Kent State students with student IDs.

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Review of "Br'er Cotton" at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Bob Abelman 07 Apr '18

07 Apr '18

Rolling premiere of ‘Br’er Cotton’ hits some potholes at the CPT Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Borrowing heavily from the Old Plantation folktales featuring Br’er Fox and Br’er Rabbit, Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm’s “Br’er Cotton” is a modern-day parable filled with heroic deeds, magic and moral guidance. The problem is that these elements fail to come together on the page or on the Cleveland Public Theatre stage, resulting in an ambitious but discombobulated piece of storytelling. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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