June 2018 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Announcing Auditions - Little Shop of Horrors @ Cassidy!
by The Cassidy Theatre 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

*CASSIDY THEATRE PRESENTS* Auditions for *'Little Shop of Horrors'* Screenplay – Howard Ashman Music – Alan Menken Presented By Cassidy Theatre Directed By – Mike Caraffi Musical Direction – Bryan Bird Choreography – Kristin Netzband A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for well over 30 years. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul mouthed, R&B singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of the world origins and intent towards global domination! Howard Ashman and Alan Menken are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows across the globe! *Audition Dates: * Sunday, July 22, 2018, 7:00pm Monday, July 23, 2018, 7:00pm *Callbacks: * Wednesday, July 25, 2018 7:00pm *Location: * Cassidy Theatre 6200 Pearl Road Parma Heights, OH 44130 *Rehearsal Dates *August 6, 2018 – October 3, 2018 *Performance Dates *October 5-21, 2018 *NO SIGNUP NEEDED* *Requirements * - Please bring a prepared song in the style of the show that best demonstrates your vocal range and ability. An accompanist will be provided. It is STRONGLY encouraged that all people auditioning bring sheet music for the accompanist. - Please bring comfortable shoes and clothes for movement. All people auditioning will be asked to demonstrate their ability to do basic choreography. *Characters* *NOTE: The characters of the Street Urchins as well as the voice of the plant can be cast as either Male or Female actors/vocalists. Males who wish to audition for roles as Street Urchins should be able to sing in a higher upper register/mix. Females who wish to audition as the voice of the plant should have a solid mid-range/belt with the ability to sing lower notes* - *Seymour Krelborn – *(Tenor) An insecure, put-upon florist’s clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. - *Audrey – *(High Soprano with bottom notes) Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour’s life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. - *Mr. Mushnik – *(Baritone) The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour’s nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. - *Orin Scrivello *– (Baritone with tenor qualities) An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey’s abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. - *Voice Of The Plant *– (Belt with some top notes) The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart ‘villain.’ *Gender: Male OR Female* - *Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon – *(Sop, Alto, and low notes) Street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. *Gender: Male OR Female* - *Ensemble – *Various male and female voices will be used to play roles as reporters, shop customers and Skid Row residents.

1 0

Final four chances to see the critically-acclaimed "Into the Woods" at Weathervane Playhouse
by Fred Gloor 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

Akron Beacon Journal Review https://www.ohio.com/akron/entertainment/arts/review The West Side Leader http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-entertainment-news.asp?aID=37976 And Audience Members: "Scenery is great, acting fantastic and the costumes were incredible." "Into the Woods was excellent!" "I loved the show!" "GO SEE THIS!" <https://www.facebook.com/ufi/reaction/profile/browser/?ft_ent_identifier=19…> "The light is getting dimmer... I think I see a glimmer!" Weathervane Playhouse is set to take audiences Into the Woods AKRON- Get ready for an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make as Weathervane Playhouse gets set to take audiences Into the Woods. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning book and score take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, enchanting, relevant, modern classic. Into the Woods plays in the Founders Theater through - July 1. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $26 and can be ordered by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com>. The Weathervane Playhouse production of Into the Woods is made possible by generous donations from SeibertKeck Insurance Partners and the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitor Bureau. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. During the run of Into the Woods, Weathervane is hosting a "Parents Night" on June 14. Parents can enjoy a night out to see the show and the kids will get to take a theatre class! Children ages 3-12 will enjoy different theatre games and activities with our professional Weathervane instructors. Kids will check-in at 7:00 p.m. and check-out right after bows! One child is $10.00 and two is $15.00. Purchase your tickets for the show through our Box Office prior to registering your child. Reservations are required for Parents Night. Melanie Y.C. Pepe, Weathervane's Chief Executive Artistic Director, directs this production and says of the show "Life is about going 'Into the Woods'. As we grow up, we find the courage to face the unknown - both 'excited and scared' we hope for the best! With our friends and family by our side, we tackle temptation, experience the joys of fulfilled dreams, and suffer the tragedies of dreams dashed. Doing it to a fantastic musical score is just a bonus. THE CAST Narrator/Mysterious Man ALAN KLESH Narrator JASON DAVIS Cinderella MELISSA TIPPIN Jack SAM JUNGMAN Jack's mother ADRIENNE SMEDLEY Baker ADAM ALDERSON Baker's Wife AMANDA VIGNEAULT Cinderella's Stepmother JENNIFER KUBINSKI Florinda ABIGAIL LYMAN Lucinda VANESSA YOVANOVICH Cinderella's Father GARY DAVIS Red Riding Hood VICTORIA BENYO Witch ALEXANDRA VANALLEN Wolf GEORGE CSANYI Granny/Giant's Voice HARRIET DEVETO Rapunzel HEATHER CURTIS Rapunzel's Prince GREGORY HOFMEISTER Cinderella's Prince MICHAEL MOYSEENKO Steward MATTHEW HOGAN Cinderella's Mother ADRIENNE SMEDLEY Snow White EMILY CONTI Sleeping Beauty SASHA DESBERG MABEL MINELLI JENNINGS THE CREATIVE TEAM MELANIE Y.C. PEPE Director KEVIN LAMBES Assistant Director/Choreographer JOHN EBNER Musical Director JEANNIE CLARKSON Stage Manager BRYSON LAMBES Assistant Stage Manager PAMELA PARKS COSTA & AYRON LORD Properties Co-Designers CHRISTOPHER PEPE Sound Designer ASSISTANT SOUND DESIGNER Katie Rowland JASEN J. SMITH Costume Designer RICHARD MORRIS, JR. Scenic/Lighting Designer/Technical Director KATHY KOHL Assistant Technical Director KELLIE ROSSINI Master Electrician ### Weathervane Playhouse's 2017-2018 Season Support Provided by: Aimee Lambes Photography AARP Akron Community Foundation The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau The Barbara D. Mathews Ladybug Fund of Akron Community Foundation Beatrice K. McDowell Family Fund of Akron Community Foundation The Big Love Network Best Buy Clear Gold Audio and Lighting Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust Margaret Dietz Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences The Fairlawn Chamber of Commerce GAR Foundation The Gay Community Endowment Fund Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Ohio Arts Council OMNOVA Solutions Foundation The O'Neill Foundation Peg's Foundation The Ritchie Memorial Foundation SeibertKeck Insurance Partners The Smith Memorial Foundation Roush Memorial Fund of the Akron Community Foundation The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild The Estate of Vaughn Austin Visit Mickey Vacations WKSU 89.7 FM

1 0

ADDITIONAL AUDITIONS for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by fctheatre 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '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 Friday, July 6 5:00-7:30pm - by appointment Callbacks to immediately follow Call (440) 949-5200 x221 to schedule a 5-minute slot PREPARATION Actors encouraged but not required to bring a resume and headshot. Materials will be provided at the time actors make their appointment. SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY: Crystal, Chiffon (F, flexible age range, any race/ethnicity): A Motown girl-group greek chorus at the heart of a darkly comedic cautionary tale. All-knowing, vocal powerhouses with a story to tell. These roles will be tailored to fit and showcase the actors cast. They create the world for the audience and other characters. Orin Scrivello, DDS (M, mid 20s-30s, any race/ethnicity): A charming semi-sadist at the center of his own universe. Reliable for a good time on his bike or in the dental chair...at your own risk. This actor will also play other roles. An excellent opportunity for a multitalented comedic actor. Mr. Mushnik (M, mid 40s-60s, any race/ethnicity): Practical, old-school owner of Skid Row Florists. A hard worker whom the struggling economy of his city has left behind. A pragmatist. Generous to a point. Note that this character will not speak in any special dialect or be presented as from a specific heritage. All actors cast receive a stipend. 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>

1 0

New Summer Camps at Beck Center start Next Week!
by Sarah Clare 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

REGISTER NOW FOR THE SECOND WAVE OF SUMMER THEATER CAMPS AT BECK CENTER Beck Center for the Arts' Theater Department kicks off the next set of our summer theater camps on Monday, July 2! We've got camps for ages 7-19, including focuses in acting and musical theater. Do not miss out! You can register online at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org>, by phone at 216.521.2540 x10 or by stopping by in person to Beck Center for the Arts. Junior Theater Camp (Ages 7-12) Session 2 #5975 July 23-August 10 July 23-August 10; Monday-Friday; 3 weeks; 9:30-11:30 am*; $270 Performances: August 10 at 11:30 am & 6:00 pm Our Junior Theater Camp is designed for all students, whether or not they have prior performance experience. Campers are broken into smaller groups based on age and work with theater professionals, learning about acting, singing, and dancing while rehearsing their own original show. Campers present this show - featuring acting scenes and musical numbers - twice for family and friends on the last day of camp in our Music & Dance Building Recital Hall. Students MUST be available for BOTH performances to participate. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. Performance seating is limited. There is a 30-minute informational orientation for parents and students on the first day of camp, including further information and materials regarding tickets and performances. *Lunch-time supervision is provided for students enrolling in both the Junior Theater and Visual Arts Camps. Acting Camp: Step into the Spotlight (Ages 13-19) #5964 July 2-20; Week 1 M-T-TH-F; Weeks 2 & 3 Monday-Friday; 3 weeks; 1:00-5:00 pm; $365; Performances on July 20 & 21 at 7:30 pm; No camp on July 4 This fun and lively theater camp, headed by Russ Stich, is for students who are interested in developing their performance skills. Focusing primarily on the comedic, students sharpen their stage abilities while rehearsing together as an ensemble to create a production that is sure to entertain. Come join us and laugh as you learn! Students MUST be available for BOTH performances to participate. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. Performance seating is limited. Musical Theater Camp: The Best of Broadway (Ages 13-19) #5978 SOLD OUT July 23-August 10; Monday-Friday; 3 weeks; 12:00-4:00 pm; $365; Performances on August 10 & 11 at 7:30 pm This musical theater camp is for students who are serious and passionate about performing musical theater. Participants work with a director, musical director and choreographer as a dedicated team to pull together an original musical revue: The Best of Broadway. Songs and material are selected specifically for the students involved, creating a totally unique experience. If you love musicals, you'll love this camp. Students MUST be available for BOTH performances to participate. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. Performance seating is limited. Placement Auditions: Thursday, July 20, 4:00-5:30 pm - Participants are encouraged to come to a preliminary audition so that we may determine appropriate material for the performance. Students are asked to prepare a short musical theater song that demonstrates their abilities. This is not mandatory for participation. * * * * * Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring regional artists. Sarah Clare Associate Director, Theater Education 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/> | 216.521.2540 | Fax 216.521.2110 2018-2019 YOUTH & TEEN THEATER SEASON: CINDER-ELLA (October 25 - 28, 2018) LAW & ORDER: NURSERY RHYME UNIT (December 14- 23, 2018) 13 (April 5 - 14, 2019) SEUSSICAL (May 10 - 19, 2019)

1 0

Musical Theatre Cabaret in Akron June 29th
by Adam Kern 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

Hello! I'll be performing a one night cabaret performance consisting of mostly new musical theatre songs by up and coming composers. Angst, Self-Deprecation, and Other Millennial Love Songs Friday June 29th at 7:30 pm at Coach House Theatre in Akron 732 West Exchange Street, Akron 44302 Tickets are $20, available at the door. Music Direction by Alexandre Marr Featuring special guest Holly Thomas Adam Kern is an actor and singer currently based in North Canton. Credits include roles at the Moscow Art Theatre, the Old Vic (as part of their Old Vic / New Voices T S Eliot Fellowship), the Classical Theatre of Harlem, New York Music Theatre Festival, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Coeurage Theatre Ensemble, among others. Roles on television and film include Onion Sports Dome, Startup, I See You, Mamarosh and Bad Roomies. Producing credits include The Water Dream, starring Anthony Rapp and J. Robert Spencer, as well as the Pilot Season Survival Guide and the 2014 NAACP award nominated Take Me to the Poorhouse by Liz Femi. Adam earned his Masters at the American Repertory Theatre / Moscow Art Theatre Institute at Harvard, and his BFA in Theatre from Kent State. Proud member of Actors' Equity and SAG-AFTRA.

1 1

Oliver Auditions This Weekend!
by Will C Crosby 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

This Weekend! Oliver Auditions! Due to popular demand we have added some additional audition slots, Sign up today. We are also accepting video auditions if you are not able to be at auditions. Do not miss your chance to be in this new interpretation on a timeless classic! Auditions are a week away, Sign up today!! For more information on the show and to sign up please follow the link below, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-oliver

1 0

ICONICA SINGS DISNEY Opens Tomorrow! One Performance Only!
by John E. Thomas 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

ICONICA SINGS DISNEY! A Magical Evening of Disney Entertainment Featuring Songs From Stage & Screen! OPENS TOMORROW! ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! 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.

1 0

NE OHIO JAZZ ORCHESTRA CONCERT SUNDAY
by T in Kent 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

Free outdoor big band concert this Sunday at the Chapel in Akron. Food vendors will be onsite. DATE: July 1 TIME: 11:45am to 1:30pm. ADDRESS: 135 Fir Hill, Akron (corner of Butchel & Spicer; park in the parking deck)

1 0

Cabaret Nights Revue July 14th Hi, The Cabaret Nights Revue will have its 2nd performance July 14th! Kennedy's Playhouse Square. Don't miss it. General tickets $26 playhousesquare.org
by Douglas Woods 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

1 0

"Going Places", "Sister Act", Improv, and Youth Theater in July at CVLT
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

1 0