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CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT
by ALANDA SALES 19 May '18

19 May '18

COME OUT THIS FRIDAY TO THE GROG SHOP FOR OUR 1ST REGGAE WOMEN ROCK AGAINST CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT! DOORS OPEN AT 7PM $10.00 TICKETS *For Immediate Release* *Women Rock Against Cancer* *Feminine Mystique Reggae* Phone: 856-335-5493/ (216) 215-3182 Email: mybody2body(a)gmail.com/ playmyice(a)gmail.com Web site: www.grogshop.gs *Feminine Mystique wants to bring Cleveland alive with the first and only known all female reggae show “REGGAE WOMEN ROCK AGAINST CANCER” featuring Cleveland's own Sista T, Ms. BBC, Mz. Ice, Mama Oladeji, Barbara Barrett, Jahtamarie, Charmel, Sister Ceco Salinas Queen Sameerah. Hosted by Ajoy Hood. Music by “Dj Janelle Jelli.”* *Cleveland, Ohio* - 5/25/2018 – Feminine Mystique presents *REGGAE WOMEN ROCK AGAINST CANCER*. This is an event to not only set forth a strong foundation that reggae women rock, but to stomp on cancer and show that no matter what, we will continue to fight, love, and heal through music. Many of the artists performing on this show have endured the fight through cancer with a family member or friend. All the amazing women on this show have donated their performances for this fight. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to two families as a surprise. The families have no idea. This all takes place *Friday May 25, 2018* doors open at *7pm*, at the *GROG SHOP 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd. Cleveland Hts, Ohio 44106.* Tickets can be purchased online: GROG SHOP, Ocho Rios, Engel’s bar and Grille, or from any of the artists who are slated to perform. “*Sista T*” the only female member of *Jah Messengers Reggae Band* brings light of melody and essence. She has been a part of the band for over 10 years and not only blessed their audience with soulful Reggae music, she also mixes in different genres of music to illuminate every culture. Previously singing with *Kool Runnin’s Reggae Band, Sisters of Love and Dub Flex Reggae Ban* “*Ms.BBC*” is one of Cleveland's trendsetters she has Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B, with a little of Soul, Jazz, and Blues. Starting from dancehall releasing her 1st album “*Untamable*” in 2015. Opening for *Tanya Stephens*, *Etana*, and *Carlos Jones*. She will be releasing her new single “I-*Rasta Valentine*” on May 25th. *“Mz. Ice” Founder of Iced Out Productions *Singer, songwriter extraordinaire *“Barbara Barrett” *Singer, songwriter well received on local and national stages, singing multi- genres of music. Barbara’s “*Dawning*” album is available through major online distributors. “*Mama Oladeji*” African born in America. Mama Oladeji a world renown Poet, expressing strong beautiful passionate Poetry, she is a African fashion leader, offering Headwrap workshops, home remedies, art, jewelry, and much more. “*Sister Ceco Salinas” *Standing strong with *Umojah Nation,* states her experiences with reggae bands started out with *Ras Matunji* and *The Earthforce Band, Istanu Black & The Sweets*, *Milton Blake* and *JR Blessington* with opportunities to open for *Luciano*, working with *Dub Flex*, *Carlos jones & The PLUS* Band and many more. “*Sister Sameerah” *One of the originals Sisters of Love from Ras. T Dub Flex Reggae Band. Singer and Songwriter. Original songs, “*One Lover Man*”, “*Jah Jah Keep Dem Blessings Coming*”, and many more… “*Jahtamarie*” Songwriter, reggae artist. known best for her song “*Africa* ”. “*Charmel”* Songwriter, international artist. known for her song “*Twist Your Locs*” and many more. *“Vendors” - *Fighting Soldiers, Queens & Kings Fashions, Iced out Productions, Sacred Inside, Myrtle’s Loving Hands Crochets, Sister Leslie & Brother Omar, Caribbeans Eats by Ocho Rios & Ms.BBC! *It is an early event, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and show time at 9:00 PM. Tickets are pre-sold, $10 at the gate. We hope to make this event one that is enjoyable to everyone and to help spread the culture of good reggae music in Cleveland. Powered by Feminine Mystique. Press Release by BBC Promotions.*

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AUDITIONS for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by fctheatre 19 May '18

19 May '18

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for... LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book & Lyrcs by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the Film by Roger Corman and Screenplay by Charles Griffith Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization Directed by Katie Lupica Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Seymour Krelborn, a failing florist's assistant, dreams of escaping his luckless life on skid row. After he stumbles upon a first-of-its-kind flower, his fortunes start to turn around. But when the potted plant suddenly won't bloom without blood, Seymour must choose: success...or slaughter? Mixing Motown with the macabre, Little Shop of Horrors is a can't-miss, frightening musical feast! PERFORMANCES October 12-28, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SHOW FRIDAY, OCT 26TH AUDITIONS Tuesday, May 29 & Wednesday, May 30 6:30PM-9:30PM, by appointment Call (440) 949-5200 x221 to schedule a 5-minute slot Callbacks Sunday, June 3 PREPARATION Actors encouraged but not required to bring a resume and headshot. Prepare two contrasting 32 bar selections; an accompanist will be provided. Actors may be asked to read from the script. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR KATIE LUPICA came to NEO as the 2017-18 Cleveland Play House Artistic Directing Fellow. At CPH, she served as director for the 2018-19 Season Announcement and Cicada in the New Ground Theatre Festival and assistant director for Shakespeare in Love and Macbeth. NYC directing includes work at Access Theatre, La MaMa (NYC Fringe), Ugly Rhino, Gallery Players, and NYU Steinhardt. Regional directing includes the Hangar Theatre (Drama League Fellow), Williamstown Theatre Festival, SUNY Brockport (in assoc. with Geva Theatre), and Cincinnati Fringe (Producer's Pick Award). Select assisting credits include: Godspell (Broadway, Circle in the Square); Peter & The Starcatcher (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Rep. St. Louis); Stupid F**king Bird (The Pearl NYC); and Pygmalion (Williamstown). She is a graduate of Columbia University (summa cum laude) and an associate member of SDC; more at www.katielupica.com<http://www.katielupica.com>. Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino 19 May '18

19 May '18

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Berko review: THE PANTHER DANCER @ playwrights local
by Roy Berko 19 May '18

19 May '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule Judgment: “The Panther Dancer,” is a well-researched, in-depth telling of the life of Michael Jackson, but needs a strong dose of cutting. Director Jimmie Woody does a nice job of creative staging.* *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> <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Audition Tomorrow
by Cleveland City Dance 19 May '18

19 May '18

The City Ballet of Cleveland Company will be holding its annual audition on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 1:00-3:00pm.� The City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC), audition is open to all serious dancers of ballet ages 10-21.� The company has two annual performances including the Spring repertoire and December’s original “Uniquely Cleveland Nutcracker”, as well as performances at All Ohio Dance Festival, local schools, the Cleveland Clinic and more. Additional information and applications are available online at www.cityballetofcleveland.org� under Company information. Potential dancers do not have to attend Cleveland City Dance.�The audition class will be taught by the Company Artistic and Executive Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini. This year Samantha Basford, former dancer with Miami Ballet, will be in attendance to choose the recipient for the E. John Busser Scholarship. � � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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ICONICA Teen Vocal Group Auditions for Future Replacements
by John E. Thomas 18 May '18

18 May '18

ICONICA Teen Vocal Group Auditions for Future Replacements The Tony Award nominated producers of Broadway’s LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL and the upcoming Broadway revival of THE SECRET GARDEN are pleased to announce auditions for the award winning Cleveland based teen vocal group ICONICA. We are seeking strong, well trained, male and female vocalists age 15-17 (any race, ethnicity, or body type). The ideal candidate would possess an outgoing personality while being able to function as a team player. Interested candidates should submit a current headshot and resume along with a video singing two contrasting styles of musical theater songs (i.e. ballad & uptempo). Both songs must be accompanied by piano or track, a-cappella submissions will not be accepted. Video links should sent in the form of private YouTube links. Email submissions to: IconicaMusic(a)gmail.com The submission deadline is June 1st, 2018. Finalists will be called in for an in person audition with the music director & group producers. Finalists and their parent(s) will be called in for an in person interview. Parental involvement is crucial to the success of the group. At least one parent must participate in the group and be present for all rehearsals and performances. Pay scale varies based on performance type, all profits are split equally among the group members. The producers provide their time and services on a voluntary basis and receive no compensation. 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 top performers including: Hot Chelle Rae, Christopher Cross, The Irish Tenors, Celtic Women, Jim Brickmanand Drake Bell. ICONICA music direction is provided by Charles Eversole. Mr. Eversole is the Artistic Director of Cleveland’s world-renowned youth chorus “The Singing Angels.” He holds vocal music degrees from the University of Michigan and Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music. He has served as a musical director for over 40 theatrical productions including the off-Broadway production of Kris Kringle The Musical at Town Hall in NYC starring Andrew Keenan Bolger, Cathy Rigby, Pamela Myers, and Kim Crosby. Other credits include the Broadway national tours of The Who’s Tommy and A Grand Night for Singing. Mr. Eversole is also the Music Director of the Cleveland Cabaret Project, an organization dedicated to the advancement of cabaret performance in and around Cleveland. The ICONICA producer’s former teen vocal group N’FUSION launched the careers of it’s teen group members who went on to star on Broadway in WICKED, A CHORUS LINE, SPRING AWAKENING, MAMA MIA, LYSISTRATA JONES, and THE BAND’S VISIT. For more information regarding ICONICA visit: www.IconicaMusic.com or email IconicaMusic(a)gmail.com Also, don’t miss ICONICA’s upcoming performance of “ICONICA Sings Disney” at the Music Box Supper Club in the flats June 29th @ 7pm for tickets visit: www.IconicaMusic.com it’s also a great way to meet group members and learn more about the group. A free group meet and greet will follow the performance.

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Last Weekend!!!! Come see a great show and wonderful benefit!!!
by Vicki Fritzman 18 May '18

18 May '18

*PLEASE SHARE !!!!!!!* Hello Everyone! Steppin' Out Women's Show Choir has a NEW SHOW. . . *BETTER WHEN I'M SINGIN'* Which is being performed for the benefit of Camp !magine this year!!! Two hours of singing and dancing to music from all eras! And a special performance from the campers! Come and show your support at the *Learwood Middle school auditorium* on *May 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th at 7:30*. Tickets are *$15.00 *at the door or by calling Vicki at 440-930-4782. Camp !magine is a summer program geared toward students with special needs. Activities are based on target goals and IEP objectives, but also include daily living activities, crafts, games, community service projects, hikes and swimming. Camp !magine is making great strides in the lives of those who attend this wonderful program. Please consider attending this fundraiser - and help to make this program much more successful. And have some fun watching a fabulous show! Thank You! Vicki

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Chekhov's "The Bear" This Weekend Only!
by margaret hnat 18 May '18

18 May '18

Bay Village Community Theater will present a staged reading of Chekhov's "The Bear" as part of its "All the World's a Stage[d Reading" series, this weekend only - Saturday May 19 at 2 pm at O'Neill's Health Care (605 Bradley Rd., Bay Village) and Sunday May 20 at 6 pm at Mojo's Coffee and More (600 Dover Center Rd., Bay Village) Both performances are free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

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Auditions for Orphans at Twin Mask Performing Arts Center
by Katharine Tonti 18 May '18

18 May '18

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center invites you to audition for: ORPHANS By Lyle Kessler Produced in arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Directed by: Kate Tonti We are looking for 3 male actors (2 actors in their mid-late 20s and one actor age 40 or older) to join the cast of the second production of our inaugural season. Audition Dates: Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Twin Masks Performing Arts Center 9076 Church Street, Suite 2&3 Twinsburg, OH 44087 Telephone: 330-888-3211 Located between The Silent Mind (martial arts and yoga studio) and Wash N Dry Laundromat, on the Twinsburg Square, just west of the intersection of Routes 91 and 82. Performances: Friday and Saturday evenings 8:00 p.m. August 3, 4/ 10, 11/ 17, 18 Rehearsals: M-Thurs: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Beginning June 25 – no rehearsals over 4th of July holiday. Preparation: Please be prepared to read from the script. Prior familiarity with the script is helpful, but not required. The Story: Two brothers, Phillip, and older brother Treat, eke out a meager existence in their North Philly home. One day, Treat kidnaps a mysterious and wealthy businessman named Harold, who eventually turns the table on the brothers, and in a strange way, becomes their surrogate father, until events turn, with catastrophic consequences. Characters: Phillip: (late teens, early 20s) Sensitive, highly intelligent, possesses a child-like sense of humor, emotionally attuned to those around him, does whatever is necessary to avoid the wrath of his older brother, Treat. Treat: (Mid-late 20’s) A petty thief whose issues with abandonment lead him to create an environment in which his brother, Phillip, will not leave their house, let alone him. Easily prone to violent behavior, and possessing a short temper, Phillip is filled with fear that manifests itself as anger, almost all the time. Harold: (40+ years of age) a professional con man, who assumes the role of surrogate father to Phillip and Treat. Polished, sophisticated, glib and charming, Harold is a master at outconning the con. Over time, he develops a genuine affection for both young men whom he sees as younger versions of himself. Twin Masks Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is a new performing arts company based in Twinsburg, Ohio (conveniently located minutes away from I-480). Its mission is to produce intimate, thought-provoking shows that engage, entertain and encourage audiences to consider different perspectives and points of view. 2018 is our inaugural season and we welcome theatre artists from throughout our communities to join us on this exciting adventure. For more information, visit our website: <http://www.twinmasks.org> www.twinmasks.org. Questions about auditions, the production, etc., please contact: Kate Tonti ( <mailto:katetonti@roadrunner.com> katetonti(a)roadrunner.com)

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Review of "The Panther Dancer" at Playwrights Local
by Bob Abelman 18 May '18

18 May '18

‘The Panther Dancer’ at Playwrights Local can’t rise above sketch comedy Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association As if pop star Michael Jackson’s tragic life and death had not been sufficiently dissected in the tabloids, in British journalist Martin Bashir’s damaging exposé “Living with Michael Jackson” and in Megan Stine’s infamous tell-all biography “The Magic, The Madness, The Whole Story,” local playwright Logan Cutler Smith has added “The Panther Dancer.” The play is an impish amalgamation of moments that mark the arc of Michael Jackson's rise and fall. His abusive upbringing, meteoric ascent to international stardom and first of many plastic surgeries fill act one while his financial ruin, drug addiction and the allegations of pedophilia are found in act two. It is receiving its first full production at Playwrights Local after getting a workout at the 2016 NEOMFA Playwright’s Festival at convergence-continuum. “The Panther Dancer’s” impishness resides in the parodic tone that touches on each of the brief, offbeat vignettes that make up this 100 minute, two-act entertainment, as five actors interchangeably play Michael, all the lesser Jacksons, and a slew of Hollywood and Motown luminaries and insiders who served to define Michael’s life. Dressed in black shirts and white pants, the actors become characters with the addition of an article of clothing or a bad wig. Performed on a 16’ by 16’ stage with limited production values supplied by Chelby Benson (bare-boned scenic design), Wes Calkin (standard lighting design) and Drake Crowind (random but effective projection design), the play resembles – visually and viscerally – an overambitious and underperforming “Saturday Night Live” skit that goes on for way too long. And it is delivered by the newest, most eager members of the “SNL” cast, the ones briefly introduced at the very end of the opening credits. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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