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next to normal seeks musicians
by Joe Fath 10 Nov '19

10 Nov '19

*NEXT TO NORMAL seeks musicians!* 1 guitar (electric and acoustic) 1 bass (electric, acoustic) 1 violin 1 percussion/synthesizer 1 cello All positions are paid a stipend. Please send a resume and audio clip to lythouse2018(a)gmail.com with your name and instrument as the subject. The rehearsal period is organized by the Music Director. Show dates are: December 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 @ 7:30 p.m. and December 15, 22, 29 @ 2 p.m. Tech week is 12/07/19-12/11/19, Final dress/Preview is 12/11/19. All rehearsals will take place at Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio unless other arrangements are agreed on. Director: Joe Fath Music Directors: Francesco Binda and Lauren Feola Produced by LytHouse, LLC in collaboration with Lake Erie College This is a community theater production. Location: Lake Erie College - 391 W. Washington St. Painesville, Ohio 44077 in the Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts, accessed through Gillette St.

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THE BAND’S VISIT in 35mm with actor Sasson Gabay in person at the Cinematheque!
by Genevieve Schwartz 10 Nov '19

10 Nov '19

FYI, this film shows Monday, November 11 at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave. Admission $12; CSU I.D. holders and those age 25 & under $9. Monday, November 11, at 7:00 pm Film Classics in 35mm! Actor Sasson Gabay in Person! THE BAND’S VISIT BIKUR HA-TIZMORET Israel/USA/France, 2007, Eran Kolirin Sasson Gabay, who won the 2007 European Film Award for Best Actor for his wry performance in this delightful Israeli comedy (he also starred in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based on the movie and is currently on tour with the production, which plays at Playhouse Square 11/5-24), will appear in person at this screening of the original movie. Gabay will answer audience questions after the show, and so will his son, Adam, who also acts in the play. The Band’s Visit follows an Egyptian police band as it visits Israel but gets lost on the way to its gig. The eight stranded musicians, all men, are forced to spend the night in a small, remote desert town that has no hotels but does boast a café run by a sexy, hospitable divorcée (the late, great Ronit Elkabetz). As a movie, The Band’s Visit garnered universal acclaim and won eight Ophir Awards (Israel’s Oscars), including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay. The musical took home 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book, Score, Actor, Actress, and Director. Subtitles. 87 min. Special event pricing $12; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $9. No passes, twofers, or radio winners. Special thanks to Daniel Hahn, Playhouse Square. https://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/film-schedule/2019/11/the-bands-visit Thank you, Genevieve Schwartz Cinematheque Assistant Director

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Auditions for Stephan Sondheim's Musical Comedy "Company", Nov 10 & 11
by gmaher＠windstream.net 10 Nov '19

10 Nov '19

Hudson Players to Hold Auditions for Company, Nov. 10 & 11 We are pleased to announce that The Hudson Players are holding auditions for the Stephan Sondheim musical comedy Company. Sunday, September 10th at 7:00PM Monday, September 11th at 7:00PM WHERE: The Barlow Community Center 41 S. Oviatt Street Hudson, OH 44236 Performances: Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29, 2020 Directed by Rich Jagunic, Music Direction by Debra Burkhardt Auditioners are asked to bring a prepared song and will be asked to read from the script. All roles are available and auditions are open to all. More information and audition forms available at: <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsonplayers.com%2Fauditio n%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2RyuLcuykTpo5EwHEMJl_CAwK3PYVLNP_1PVRSV_PDFjXWHtqmvPQp0d I&h=AT3uRUxyf9NLKxecD4Q8d1FqEm3x41oSzcnQ7rGzyQtzLc6CkZIQPZY5CZPqCfiW1R0u5gem z_acE3q68GWJg_F5ns__J3vJSOWXui9sjxFYAPyxK64TLY3wlCIbYSpAh5E8nXUGNOr6GQJFZzbF yz_BlsRr> www.hudsonplayers.com/audition/ STORY Company is Stephen Sondheim and George Furths legendary musical comedy about life, love and marriage. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends those good and crazy people [his] married friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. Featuring Stephen Sondheims award winning songs Company, You Could Drive a Person Crazy, The Ladies Who Lunch, Side by Side and the iconic Being Alive. CASTING Those auditioning are asked to bring a prepared song in the style and period of the show in the length of 16-32 bars. Character Descriptions (Note: Ages are approximate and casting is not restricted to the ages ranges listed): ROBERT, Male, Baritone, 30 40.The story's protagonist, a keen observer who appears to be happy. He is the only one in his circle still single. Terrified of marriage, but fears a lifetime of loneliness. SARAH, Female, Alto, 30 40. Harry's hypercritical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and loving. HARRY, Male, Baritone, 30 45. Sarah's husband. He is a recovering alcoholic. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages. SUSAN, Female, Mezzo, 25 35. A delicate southern belle. Peter's wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. PETER, Male, Baritone, 25 35. Susan's husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. JENNY, Female, Soprano, 30 45. Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time. DAVID, Male, Tenor, 30 45. Jenny's husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return. AMY, Female, Alto, 25 40. A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, infact, her soulmate. PAUL, Male, Tenor, 25 40. Amy's fiancé. Patient with her neurotic nature. Fully commits to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same. JOANNE, Female, Alto, 45 65. Acerbic and demanding. Too old to be part of the young crowd but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband, Larry. LARRY, Male, Tenor, 45 65. Joanne's husband.Stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife's behavior but knows when to put his foot down. MARTA, Female, Mezzo, 25 35. A girlfriend of Robert's. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the City. KATHY, Female, Mezzo, 30 40. A former girlfriend of Robert's,now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving. APRIL, Female, Mezzo, 21 30. A girlfriend of Robert's. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Open audition format. *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. Additional information can be found at <http://www.HudsonPlayers.com> www.HudsonPlayers.com. The Hudson Players are an all volunteer award winning, community theatre. All roles in our productions are always open to auditioners, with no restrictions. Those interested in working backstage, on sets, lights, etc, are encouraged to come to auditions as well and fill out a form letting the producer know their areas of interest. If you have questions please feel free to email us at info(a)hudsonplayers.com or visit our website at www.hudsonplayers.com. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

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FOR SALE: 2 Tickets to Mean Girls @ Playhouse Square
by Caroline Hilmer 10 Nov '19

10 Nov '19

*I have 2 tickets to Mean Girls at Playhouse Square for sale.* - *They are on the ground floor, in the orchestra section. * - *Tickets are for Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30 pm * - *Row DD, Seats 317 and 318* - *These tickets would cost, with fees, $217.* - *I am selling these 2 tickets for $170, a savings of $47* *If interested, please email cbhilmer(a)gmail.com <cbhilmer(a)gmail.com>. I live in Vermilion, but we can meet elsewhere. *

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Next weekend only: ACTIVE PASSIVITY! at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

ONE WEEKEND ONLY! NOV. 14 – 16 ACTIVE PASSIVITY! A WORLD PREMIERE BY JEN ALEXANDER AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM Memories and dreams resurface when a lonely millennial approaching her 30th birthday searches for love, career and gender identity while facing the challenges of gendered social expectations and sexual exploitation in this autobiographical romantic comedy. _Active Passivity! _is written by convergence-continuum’s 2019 CSU playwriting intern, Jen Alexander, and directed by our 2019 directing intern, Kelsey Jones. _Active Passivity _runs for THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY: next Thurs-Sat, Nov 14, 15 and 16 at 8 pm at convergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students at convergence-continuum.org [1] and 216-687-0074. _Active Passivity! _is part of convergence-continuum’s ‘Tweener series, and all proceeds go to the Save-the-Liminis revitalization fund. Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org

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$12 Cross Training & Injury Prevention for Dancers
by Anna Cerveny 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

Join Cleveland Dance Project for a very special master class in our fall series: Injury Prevention & Cross Training for Dancers, taught by our director and founder who is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Dance Rehabilitation Specialist at University Hospitals! All levels of dancers welcome, ages 16+ only. Come prepared to exercise! $12 in advance with prepaid registration 24 hours in advance, $15 at the door. Sunday November 10, 1-2pm Creative Movement Center, Broadview Heights Pre-register at: http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/master-classes.html *Anna Cerveny is the founder and director of Cleveland Dance Project. She began her dance training under Joanne Morscher at the Royal School of Ballet at the age of 7. She received her BS in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University. During her 7 years of school, she spent much of her time dancing, choreographing, and directing her university's respective dance organizations and taking dance classes at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and Broadway Dance Center. After graduating in 2013, Anna spent a year traveling internationally as the physical therapist for the Tony-winning Broadway play, "WarHorse", and taking dance classes around the world. Currently she works at University Hospitals as a senior physical therapist & clinical specialist in dance rehab, and is the founder of UH's dance rehabilitation program, where she works with dancers from around the greater Cleveland area, including Cleveland Ballet and the Case Western modern-based dance program. In her spare time, Anna is on the OhioDance Board of Trustees as the Chair of Marketing, teaches injury prevention seminars at dance studios and companies in the area, and takes dance classes (her favorite styles are contemporary and jazz!). She also performs and choreographs with Cleveland Dance Project and CDP Company. She is excited to share her knowledge and experience with adult dancers in the area to teach them how to dance longer and healthier!* Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / showcase <http://www.tututix.com/clevelanddanceproject>

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Review of touring "The Band's Visit" at Playhouse Square
by Bob Abelman 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

‘The Band’s Visit’ tour an unforgettable production of a most unlikely Broadway show Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” “Mean Girls.” “Anastasia.” “Disney's Frozen.” These are among the touring productions that are part of this year’s KeyBank Broadway series at Playhouse Square. So is “The Band’s Visit,” which whispers while these others shout and delivers a bittersweet story instead of saccharine entertainment. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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DJed swing dance at the Lakewood Masonic Temple Friday, Nov 8th with performances by students from Baldwin Wallace & The Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs
by Valerie Salstrom 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

WHAT - Join us for a fun evening of swing music provided by 3 fantastic DJs - Amanda Bell, Rachel Itsell, and Moses Allooh. We also have special dance performances with students from Baldwin Wallace and the Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs planned for earlier on in the evening so be sure to not arrive late. WHEN - Friday, November 8th 8 - 9 pm Beginner-friendly Jitterbug dance lesson with Valerie Salstrom and friends. Special performances around 9-9:15 with students from Baldwin Wallace and the Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs 9 pm - 12 am DJed music provided by Amanda Bell, Rachel Itsell, Moses Allooh. What songs, bands, styles of music are you hoping they will play? Post your suggestions in the comments. WHERE - The Lakewood Masonic Temple is located at 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. There is a large parking lot behind the building. Enter through the front doors. SCHEDULE - Dance lesson from 8 - 9 pm DJ music from 9 pm - 12 am ATTIRE - Wear what makes you feel good! COST - Dances are $12 per person. $5 for first-timers to a Get Hep Swing monthly dance. WHO MAY ATTEND? - You do not need to bring a dance partner but you may be dancing with lots of different people during the lesson and while the band plays, if you like. If you want to only dance with the person you bring with you, that is fine too. You do not need previous dance experience. We do hope you bring a positive and open mind and attitude. We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are. Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join. If you have an interest, you are in. :) WHO WE ARE - We are the swing dance company Get Hep Swing. Get Hep Swing is lead by owner, founder, and multi-year national and international swing dance champion, Valerie Salstrom. We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this truly American, urban folk dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This dance has many opportunities for both partners to express themselves and this creates an incredibly empowering and joyful experience. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us. We make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable. Please join us the second Friday of every month at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and the last Saturday of every month at The Lithuanian Club. We have one of the biggest swing dances in the area with over 150 people attending each month. Attendees have a variety of dance experience (including none) and come from all walks of life and ages. You will not need to bring a dance partner. We rotate partners during the dance lesson. How often do you get to meet 50-100 new people in under an hour? We provide the highest quality swing dance instruction from some of the nicest, most patient people you will ever meet. Our staff includes regional, national and international swing dance competitors (and winners) in multiple swing dance forms. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, performances, and special topic workshops. For more info, please email Valerie Salstrom; the owner of Get Hep Swing, at info(a)gethepswing.com

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"Chicago: High School Edition" at Mayfield High School - 11/15, 11/16, 11/17
by mayfieldmusical＠gmail.com 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

"Chicago: High School Edition" presented by Mayfield Choral Music Boosters Tickets are still on sale for Mayfield High School's upcoming production of Chicago: High School Edition @ www.mayfieldvocalmusic.org <http://www.mayfieldvocalmusic.org> . Shows are currently scheduled for 11/15 @ 7pm, 11/16 @ 7pm, & 11/17 @ 2pm. We may have to cancel our Friday 11/15 show and reschedule it for Thursday 11/14 @ 7pm pending the outcome of the High School Football Playoff game which takes place at MHS on 11/8. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or at the door. Any tickets purchased for 11/15 will be valid at any of the performances or can be refunded if you can not attend another show. Any questions, please email: mayfieldmusical(a)gmail.com. Mayfield High School Auditorium 6116 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield Village, OH 44143 Artistic Director/Choreographer: Larry Braun (216) 990-4065 Vocal & Instrumental Music Director - Brian Fancher Assistant Director - Jenny Walker Technical Director - Vinny Polowy Sound Design - Cody Swanson

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Job Posting - Cle Orchestra EdCE Administrative Coordinator
by Lamb, Sarah 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

The Cleveland Orchestra has been for decades a point of pride in its hometown. It is universally admired for its world-class credentials, its gifted musicians, and its acoustically perfect and visually stunning concert hall. The orchestra welcomes people of all ages, all walks of life, and invites them to experience something that is unique in the world. We are currently seeking an Education & Community Programs Administrative Coordinator who will provide administrative support for all Education & Community Engagement (EdCE) programs, select programs of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO), and Cleveland Orchestra Miami. As the primary administrative assistant for the department, this position coordinates scheduling for all EdCE events in ArtsVision; takes responsibility for the budget tracking and reporting process; organizes and maintains a wide range of electronic and paper files; assists in the creation of education resources as well as program evaluations that gather feedback and document program impact; and serves as the primary liaison between the EdCE department and the general public. With Education & Community Engagement as one of the five pillars of The Cleveland Orchestra's new strategic plan, this position is key to our mandate to increase the visibility, relevance and impact of TCO's programs, create value for the community, and transform lives through music. The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications: * College degree required with 2-4 years of previous similar work experience * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint). * Proficiency in Tessitura and ArtsVision will also be expected within a short period of time as these essential tools are vital to the department's effective and efficient operations * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Highly detail-oriented, organized, self-starting, and able to respond to changing work assignments in a fast-paced environment * Ability to interact professionally and effectively with musicians, staff, trustees, partner institutions, and the general public on a regular basis * Positive attitude and the ability to operate with grace under pressure We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package, including a 403(b) plan with employer match, along with the opportunity to work with a world-renowned Orchestra. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Technical music skills are not necessary, but a curiosity for music is required! APPLY ONLINE: https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/About/Auditions-and-Careers/Staff-Employ… Sarah Lamb Manager, Community Engagement The Cleveland Orchestra clevelandorchestra.com<https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/> [cid:image007.png@01D2B52D.F37BAC50] office: 216-231-7356 email: slamb(a)clevelandorchestra.com<mailto:slamb@clevelandorchestra.com> Severance Hall | 11001 Euclid Avenue | Cleveland, OH 44106 ticket office: 216-231-1111

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