December 2019 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Review of "The Old Man and the Old Moon" at Dobama Theatre
by Bob Abelman 15 Dec '19

15 Dec '19

Dobama goes old-school, low-tech and off-off-Broadway with delightful ‘The Old Man and the Old Moon’ Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal If you share my theater sensibilities, you probably love the Peter Pan prequel “Peter and the Starcatcher” – a wonderfully witty and meta-theatrical show on a stripped-down stage that turns everyday objects into storytelling stagecraft – but wished it had more heart. And you most likely adore the musical “Once” – a hopelessly romantic tale of despondency that employs actors as on-stage instrumentalists – but would have preferred less heart on its sleeve. A very happy middle-ground in temperament and theatricality can be found in the delightfully uninhibited and engagingly inventive “The Old Man and the Old Moon.” The 2012 off-off Broadway play-with-music began its journey in 2007 as the brainchild of a few absurdly talented Carnegie Mellon School of Drama sophomores, later known as the PigPen Theatre Co. It is currently receiving its regional premiere at Dobama Theatre under Melissa T. Crum and Nathan Motta’s unapologetically playful direction. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Review of touring "Mean Girls" at Playhouse Square
by Bob Abelman 15 Dec '19

15 Dec '19

Touring ‘Mean Girls’ at Playhouse Square as enjoyable as it is forgettable Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Some modern musicals stab at your heart (“Come From Away”), punch you in the gut (“Next to Normal”) or stimulate your brain (“Hamilton”). “Mean Girls” activates the gag reflex at the back of your throat. But in a good way. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Laura Kepley & Tarah Flanagan: Shining CPH Lights on "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" Yahoo / Sent
by sue holland johnson 14 Dec '19

14 Dec '19

Hurry! Come See Tarah Flanagan in"Every Brilliant Thing," Directed by Laura Kepley, on "Wake Up And Live with the Arts"https://youtu.be/kjHlewzp8Dg WUAL with Laura Kepley & Tarah FlanaganHello, Arts Supporters . . .Laura and Tarah chat with Sue Johnson, host, about the current, running play, "Every Brilliant Thing," starring Tarah, This 90-minute solo performance piece takes a humorous, down-right funny, look at some of the major challenges, including mental illness, depression and suicide so many individuals face. You will enjoy Tarah's interaction with the audience as she tells the on-going story revolving around her Mom.Audiences may remember Tarah's terrific solo performance from CPH's last season's production, "The Illiad."Directed by Laura Kepley, "Every Brilliant Thing" has already opened and closes December 22nd.The role is also performed by Alex Brightwell, in alternating dates, with Tarah. For tickets: 216-241-6000.https://youtu.be/kjHlewzp8Dg WUAL with Laura Kepley and Tarah Flanagan Thanks to Kristin Netzband, PR and Audience Development, for supporting and arranging for "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" to appear at theCleveland Playhouse. Sue Johnson Director, Wake Up And Live's Actors Studio Producer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com

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Berko review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE @ Theatre in the Circle
by Roy Berko 14 Dec '19

14 Dec '19

•••••••••••••••• * CAPSULE JUDGMENT: If you are a fan of the movie “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” you will like Theatre in the Circle’s stage version. Go knowing that it’s the same overly sentimental and hokey tale set to music. It’s a nice break from the usual holiday shows that are repeated over and over at some local theatres. * To read the entire review go to www.royberko.info *••••••••••••••••••*

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Berko: Cleveland Critics Circle and Broadwayworld.com-CLE Theater Awards
by Roy Berko 14 Dec '19

14 Dec '19

*•••••••••••••••••••* To read the Cleveland Critics Circle's 2019 Theater Awards go to: http://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/2019/12/2019-cleveland-critics-… To read Broadwayworld-CLE Professional Theatre Awards go to: www.royberko.ifo ••••••••••••••••••••

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Auditions for Bright Star at Hudson Players
by Will C Crosby 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

The Hudson Players Presents Auditions for BRIGHT STAR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9th 7pm-10pm MONDAY FEBRUARY 10th 7pm-10pm Callbacks if needed THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13th 7pm-10pm Sign up today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-bright Location: Auditions will be held at The Barlow Community Center (41 S Oviatt Street, Hudson, OH 44236) Directed/Choreographed by Will C. Crosby Musically Directed by Trevor Lanford Stage Management by Michelle Dolciato Produced by Dan Gerbracht and Gary Maher PRODUCTION DATES: Apr. 24, 25, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15 & 16, 2020 Regular Rehearsals will start March 8th. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7pm-10pm Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby – Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com PREPARATION Please prepare 1 cut of a song (32 bars) in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). We will also be doing some reading and singing along with a small movement audition Bring a headshot and resume if you have them. Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. Hudson does not offer union contracts and all performers are volunteers. BRIGHT STAR Music, Book & Story: Steve Martin Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell Show Information: Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful. THIS IS THE ALL AGES REGIONAL PREMIERE. Casting Requirements-Looking for a cast of 20, ages 16 and up. 4 female and 6 male principal roles, Ensemble of 10 (7 features) Alice Murphy –An editor of a southern literary magazine; intelligent, attractive, professional – but with an air of melancholy. Young Alice is rebellious, high-spirited, adventurous – looking to break out of small-town life and experience the world. She must be very strong singer and comfortable in folk and bluegrass styles. Gender-Female Age- 16-17, 36-37 (One actress plays both ages) Voice Part- Mezzo Billy Cane – A young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. Gender- Male Age- 18-24 Voice Part-Tenor Daddy Cane – Billy’s father. A widower. Spry, good looking. Kind hearted, if a bit lonely. Gender- Male Age- 40-60 Voice Part- Baritone Margo Crawford – a small-town bookstore owner; a childhood friend of Billy’s who now harbors romantic feelings towards him; a natural beauty with a keen intellect. Gender- Female Age- 18-24 Voice Part- Mezzo Soprano Daryl Ames – An assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor. Insecure, and perhaps a bit socially awkward, but endearing and innately likeable. Character has slight flamboyant tendencies. Gender- Male Age-25-40 Voice Part- Baritone Lucy Grant – A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940’s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor. Confident and assured of her own sexual prowess. Must be a strong dancer. Gender- Female Age-24-20 Voice Part-Mezzo Mama Murphy – Alice’s mother. A caretaker to her family and her rural community. A warm, loving, sensible woman. Hardworking, with great inner strength and compassion. Gender- Female Age-40-60 Voice Part- Alto Daddy Murphy – Alice’s father; an authoritative and a stern disciplinarian; devoutly religious, hard-working, a poor but proud farmer. Gender- Male Age-40-60 Voice Part-Baritone Mayor Josiah Dobbs – the Mayor of Zebulon; a political and financial powerbroker – distinguished, an imposing and controlling presence; has a genuine interest in protecting his son’s future and his family name, but in doing so, is ultimately pushed to a point of extreme and irrevocable cruelty. Gender- Male Age-40-60 Voice Part- Baritone Jimmy Ray Dobbs – In his early 20s in flashbacks is Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; handsome, boyishly charming, well-built and intelligent; from a family of wealth and power and is being groomed by his father for a similar future in the family business; an independent thinker who is not afraid to stand up to his father for what he believes in; he has a sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion. The same actor will also play an adult Jimmy Ray.. Gender- Male Age-18-20, 38-40 (One actor plays both ages) Voice Part-Tenor Ensemble- This is a very Active Ensemble, Looking for 10 performers (6 women, 4 males.) There is spoken and sung features throughout the show, Do not expect to be off stage much or at all if you are cast in this show. Looking for Ages 16 and up for this ensemble. Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby –Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com

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Cabaret show dancers
by Douglas Woods 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

Audition coming for new cabaret show for convention in Cleveland. January 2020. Jazz and ballet trained. There is pay. Forward pics for audition. Contact Doug Woods, Producer/Director woodswrites(a)hotmail.com Sent from my iPhone

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Cleveland Public Theatre is accepting proposals for Station Hope 20
by India Burton 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

Cleveland Public Theatre is accepting proposals for its seventh annual STATION HOPE! What is Station Hope: a one night event of entertainment and art inspired by the history of St. John's Church and the Underground Railroad, the repercussions of oppression, and contemporary struggles for social justice, on Saturday, May 2, 2020. If you are interested in submitting a proposal please click here<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/station-hope-2020-request-for-propo…> for information! India Nicole Burton 19/20 NNPN Producer in Residence Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detriot Ave, Cleveland OH, 44102 iburton(a)cptonline.org<mailto:iburton@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 ext.201 She/her/hers [sig pic]<https://www.cptonline.org/>

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AUDITIONS for BONNIE & CLYDE at Chagrin Summer Theatre
by Cody Swanson 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

This year's Chagrin Summer Theatre High School program (those entering 9th grade - entering college) is proudly presenting *Bonnie & Clyde*, directed by Jasmine R. Howard. "At the height of the great depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, the Tony-nominated *Bonnie & Clyde*, from the electrifying Frank Wildhorn is the electrifying story of love, adventure, and crime that captured the attention of an entire county". Auditions are February 7th and 8th 2020, with callbacks happening February 9th, 2020. The show runs from July 9th - 18th, 2020. For more information, and to sign up, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054ea9a923a2f49-2020 Thank you! Hope to see YOU there!

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Private Instructor for Photography, Video, Music Recording, and Animation
by Bernie VanTilburg 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

Instructor with over 15 years experience teaching photography, Photoshop, video production, video editing, motion graphics, animation, and music recording and mixing is available to teach you! I have taught ages ranging from 10 to 70 years old. I have taught middle school, high school, and adult educations classes. If you have a DSLR camera but are afraid to take it off of auto mode, I can help. If you have taken pictures and want to learn Photoshop to take your images to the next level, I can help. If you have a child who is interested in making movies or cartoons, but the school doesn't offer any classes, I can help. If you want to record and mix your own music, I can help. Rates start at just $20/hour. Contact me at cbvantilburg(a)gmail.com Bernie Van Tilburg Media Arts Instructor Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

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