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Review of "Appropriate" at Dobama Theatre
by Bob Abelman 28 Apr '18

28 Apr '18

Dobama’s ‘Appropriate’ offers another of Jacobs-Jenkins’ provocative shades of gray Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association The dramatist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is on a mission to explore what it means to be black in America by provocatively filtering his storytelling through our nation’s predominant whiteness. His 2010 “Neighbors,” which was performed last year by convergence-continuum, features a black professor of political philosophy enjoying his white wife and docile suburban lifestyle until a black family wearing the blackface makeup and caricature personas of minstrel show performers moves in next door. “An Octoroon,” written in 2014 and performed in 2016 by Dobama Theatre, is an adaptation of an antebellum melodrama about the financial woes that have befallen a Louisiana cotton plantation and its impact on its community of slaves. In “Appropriate,” currently on stage at Dobama after premiering Off-Broadway in 2014, another shade of gray is put on display for our consideration. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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GHOSTLIGHT AUDITIONS ONE WEE AWAY -STIPENDS
by Marilyn Forster 28 Apr '18

28 Apr '18

*Auditions:* Sat. May 5, 4-7 Sun. May 6 1-3 Call Backs 3-5 *Audition Location:* Trinity United Methodist Church 214 E.Jefferson St. Sandusky, Ohio 44870 *Performance Location:* Sandusky State Theatre,107 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Those auditioning should prepare a *32 bar cut from the swing era* with sheet music in their vocal key. Auditions will not be permitted a cappella or with electronic accompaniment. *Dress for movement and bring a head shot or current photo.* Be prepared to read cold from the script. Those wishing to pre-register may do so at SignUpGenius: http;// www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4ca4aa23abf49-ghostlight *Rehearsals Begin:* July 28, 2018 ; Evenings *Performance Dates:* August 23, 24,25, 2018 *A $100 stipend is provided for 10 principals.* *Cast:* 5 women, ages 18-?; 7 men, ages 18-? Ensemble, ages 18-? Bubbling with the energy of the 1920s, *GHOSTLIGHT* tells the story of the drama back stage, as the Sandusky State Theatre prepares to open as the first Vaudeville house in Northern Ohio. Sibling rivalry, jealous lovers, and colliding ships are all led by a ghost with a tragic past. *Questions:* Call 419-656-8092 Email: SanduskyStateGhostlight(a)gmail.co <SanduskyStateGhostlight(a)gmail.com> Website: Ghostlightmusical.wordpress.com

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Band Members Needed
by Cat Lally 28 Apr '18

28 Apr '18

Looking to put together a band of committed musicians for a cover and originals band. Looking for: Drummer Keys Guitarist Basist Other Instruments will be consider on a case by case basis. Experience preferred but not required. Age Range 21-30 preferred for continuity and for venue access. Please Contact Lallycat1199(a)gmail.com for more information.

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino 28 Apr '18

28 Apr '18

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Cleveland Ballet Press Release #3
by Maureen Basista 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

April 27, 2018 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julia Dillard, Marketing Manager julia(a)clevelandballet.org 216-320-9000 Cleveland Ballet sells out premiere of Alice on May 11 and 12. CLEVELAND, OH April 27, 2018: Cleveland Ballet’s much-anticipated premiere of Alice is coming up, and is already completely sold-out. Choreographed by Tony Award nominated choreographer Margo Sappington, this original production re-imagines the Lewis Caroll’s classic tale as a ballet set in a balle-epoch inspired circus ring. The show is set to an eclectic original score, including live music by string quartet Opus 216 plus accompanied by an accordion and trumpet player. The dancers will perform in an open set that allows the audience to witness characters transform, designed by Cameron Caley Michalak. Finally, with lighting design by Bob Steinek, fanticiful costumes by Sam Meredith and Natasha Guruleva and of course incredible dancing from Cleveland Ballet’s wonderful cast, this show is sure to be memorable! Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe comments, “We are so proud and excited to have two sold out performances of Cleveland Ballet’s World premiere production of ‘Alice.’ Choreography by the one and only Margo Sappington, this production is phenomenal! In only 3 years Cleveland Ballet has become well known, not only in Cleveland but in the nation and around the globe! Very proud of our artists, staff and supporters. THANK YOU CLEVELAND! Members of the media are invited to an open rehearsal for Alice on Friday May 4th, 1pm-3pm at State Theatre Rehearsal Halls in Playhouse Square. Tony Award nominated choreographer Margo Sappington, Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe and Executive staff will be present and available for interviews, along with company dancers. Open rehearsal will be held at Red Hall Studio in Playhouse Square, on May 4th from 1pm-3pm. Light refreshments will be served. You will need to enter through the State Theatre Stage Door located at 1650 Chester Ave. Cleveland OH 44114. Media professionals are invited to schedule interviews with Margo Sappington or Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe. Please contact Cleveland Ballet 216-320-9000 x102 and speak with Maureen Basista to schedule times or for more company-related information. For more information on our world premiere of Alice at the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square on Friday, May 11th at 8pm and Saturday, May 12th at 11am., visit our website www.clevelandballet.org<http://www.clevelandballet.org/> or playhousesquare.org to purchase tickets ($25-$69). For more information on Cleveland Ballet, visit clevelandballet.org, or call 216-320-9000 Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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SEEKING ATHLETIC MALES FOR PAID PROMO SHOOT IN AKRON May 1 or May 2
by Abe Ronen 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Seeking MALE athletes/men with athletic builds, age 18-35 years old, all ethnicity's for PAID a promo shoot on May 1 or May 2 in Akron, Ohio. MUST BE Northeast OHIO LOCALS! Send a pic of yourself in basketball shorts and tank top, name, age, phone number, height and weight to marcyronen(a)gmail.com ASAP to be considered. Thanks!

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Instructors needed
by Jonathan Webb 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

Looking for Hip Hop/Jazz & Contempoary Instrutors for next season. Competitive pay rates. Qualified applicants send photo an resume to Jonathan.webb(a)shakerdanceacademy.net

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FEATURE FILM Casting Call - Speaking Roles
by Lillian Pyles 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

CASTING SPEAKING ROLES for the romantic comedy feature film The Last Summer. LILLIAN PYLES CASTING is seeking female models with acting experience (35-40, Caucasian, fit/athletic). If interested in auditioning please forward head shot, full body photo, resume, contact info to thelastsummer2018(a)gmail.com (put 'FEMALE' and your name in subject title). Submission deadline is April 29, 2018 by 5pm. If you are selected to audition you will be notified on the same day with audition instructions. No repeat submissions please (ALL submissions are reviewed when additional roles are added). IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AGAIN. Thanks.

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SPEND YOUR SUMMER WITH HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE
by Beatrice Katz 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE REGISTER NOW FOR 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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A MAGICAL EVENING OF DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT
by John E. Thomas 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

ICONICA SINGS DISNEY! A magical evening of Disney musical entertainment, from stage to screen! 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. FOR TICKETS VISIT: www.IconicaMusic.com

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