February 2019 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Truck on over to see "Hands on a Hardbody" at Hudson Players this weekend!
by Durbin, Mark H. 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Don't miss Hudson Players' Northeast Ohio theatre premiere of "Hands on a Hardbody" Performances continue this weekend...including a 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinee! Featuring a tuneful country-rock score and soulful lyrics by Phish's Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, and a story by Doug Wright, this awesome new musical was nominated for three Tony awards in 2013, including best musical score. The show is based on a real-life event chronicled in a 1997 documentary film of the same name. Last weekend, some of the cast from the Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company (near Toledo) production of "Hands on a Hardbody" staged last May made a road trip to Hudson to see their counterparts and re-live the fun. Check out the Hudson Players Facebook page to see some group photos around the truck along with a few "sneak peek" clips from the show at https://www.facebook.com/HudsonPlayers/ Remaining show dates are : Feb. 15, 16, 17*, 22 & 23 8:00 p.m. showtime/2:00 p.m. matinee* at the Barlow Community Center, 41 South Oviatt Street in Hudson Tickets are available at www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com/?fbclid=IwAR223eSTcoHx2DdQR6P8zjALYIledH6-_NER…> or call the box office at 330-655-8522. As the action unfolds we meet 10 down on their luck Texans who enter a contest to see who can keep their hands on a Nissan truck "hardbody" the longest. The last man or woman standing while touching the truck gets to keep it. From Jesus-loving Norma, injured and out-of-work J.D., to boastful former winner Benny and hopeful dreamer Kelli, each character has their own musical story to tell. Hilarious at times, yet poignant and hopeful, Hands on a Hardbody takes audiences for an amazing musical ride, with only one winner driving away with the American dream. As an added bonus, the Hudson Players production will feature one of the stars of the original Broadway version ...that's right...the actual "hardbody" truck that was on stage in NYC will be on stage in Hudson! The show is directed by Will C. Crosby, with musical direction by Bridget Jankowski and choreography by Mo Martin The Hudson Players cast of Hands on a Hardbody includes: Josh Larkin - Benny Perkins Mark H. Durbin - J. D. Drew Jessica DeFrange - Norma Valverde Brooke Lytton - Heather Stovall Korinne Carroll Courtwright - Kelli Mangrum Kyle Burnett - Greg Wilhote Shelly Palumbo - Janis Curtis Santino Palma - Jesus Pena Noah Meaux - Chris Alvaro Adam Clifford Harris - Ronald McCowan Sean Donovan - Mike Ferris Sharon Lloyd - Virginia Drew Jennifer Ranaudo Kubinski - Cindy Barnes Elliott Ingersoll - Don Curtis/Dr Stokes Jacob Schafer - Frank Nugent A great feature article here... https://www.mytownneo.com/news/20190116/from-broadway-to-hudson-truck-stars… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.

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Last Call for MATILDA Auditions @ Beck
by Scott Spence 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

*{*As of this writing Saturday slots are full, but it's not unusual for slots to open at the last minute. Feel free to call in anytime after 1PM Saturday to see if anything has opened up. There ARE still a limited number of slots available on Sunday. If you wish to audition but there's absolutely no way to be seen Sat. or Sun., feel free to contact Director Scott Spence at scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com Every possible effort will be made to see you*}* *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* *Open Call Auditions for the NE Ohio locally produced premiere of Roald Dahl’s **"Matilda the Musical"** will be held at Lakewood's Beck Center on Saturday, Feb. 16th (beginning at 1:30PM) and Sunday Feb. 17th (beginning at 5:30PM).* *Callbacks will likely be Sat. 2/23 in the afternoon and Mon. 2/25 in the evening.* *Appointments can be made for audition slots by calling **216-521-2540 x10 **during regular Beck Center business hours.* *Performances for **“Matilda”* *begin July 12th and continue through August 11th. Rehearsals will begin approximately June 1st.* *Artistic Director Scott Spence seeks a diverse cast of 25. All roles are open. Two Equity Contracts are available (SPT Tier 4). All other actors 18 and over receive a stipend for their participation. In addition, EMC (Equity Members Candidacy) points will be available for actors in this production. It is anticipated that actors will receive* *10 weeks of EMC points **for **“Matilda”. **Larry Goodpaster is the Musical Director and Martin Cespedes is the Choreographer.* *All available roles are singing roles, so auditioners should prepare one 90 second or less musical theatre selection. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. A capella singing is discouraged. Dance calls will be part of the callback process only.* *The age-range for this cast is varied. Matilda and her 8 classmates***** are traditionally played as 7 to 10 year olds. Young actors auditioning for these roles should have the “appearance” of being able to pull off these ages, but slightly older actors for these roles are ideal. Height will play an important part of casting in these circumstances, and between 4 feet and 5 feet is definitely the sweet spot. No young actors under the age of 8 will be seen for thisproduction. It is possible that the role of Matilda may be double cast.* *The remainder of the cast ranges between 16 and 55. Some members of the company will play both teenage students**+** as well as slightly older roles.* *The Story (**from the MTI Website**)* *Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!* *Roles:* *{The Children} ***see above for age descriptions* *Matilda* *Lavender* *Tommy* *Bruce* *Hortensia* *Nigel* *Alice* *Amanda* *Eric* *{The Adults} **+Incl. various ages, incl. teenage students* *Miss Trunchbull** (Age 35 to 50. Gender ambiguous. As cruel and mean as one** could possible imagine. Generally this role (as conceived on* *Broadway) is played by a male. However, any gender is invited* *to audition as long as the proper androgyny can be found. Please* *note that for females the vocal range will be quite low!)* *Miss Honey** (Age 25 to 35. Matilda’s Teacher. Sweet and caring. When allowed…a nurturer)* *Mr. Wormwood** (Age 25 to 40. Matilda’s Father. A deplorable used car salesman**who has little time for a daughter.)* *Mrs. Wormwood** (Age 25 to 40. Matilda’s Mother. She is far too obsessed with **winning dance competitions to be a mother.)* *Michael Wormwood** (Age 14 to 17. A human void who lives to stare into the telly)* *Rudolpho** (Age 18 to 30. Mrs. Wormwood’s fiery Hispanic dance partner)* *Ensemble** that covers Parents, Teen Students, Russian Mobsters, Doctor, Acrobat,* *Escape Artist, Party Entertainer, cook, and Mrs. Phelps, a kindly librarian. * ReplyForward

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Registration closing for Dan Popp's VOICE ACTING CLASS
by Colors Audio 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

You can still get in under the wire! Voiceover Fundamentals + A class led by 30-year industry veteran Dan Popp What's happening? 10 hours of instruction, coaching & performance, plus a bonus workshop. We start February 23rd, and continue every Saturday morning through March. The cost is $400 (plus tax for Ohio residents). The place is Colors Audio <http://www.colorsaudio.com/> in Akron. Class size is expected to be 7 students. Yeah, small. That means more mic time for you. What can I learn? Creativity - with consistency. Am I telling a story or having a conversation? Mic technique, studio etiquette, working like a pro. Copy analysis - Most of us are not truly reading. Voice acting - it's not what you think it is. Styles of voiceover. How to take direction, handle conflicting direction, work without direction, and raise your performance beyond the direction. Breathing, smiling, vocal production, voice placement. Reading to time. A technique for bringing life to boring copy (no, it's not talking louder!). And much more. Discovering what voiceover really is, and developing skills that clients will want to pay you for - that's our journey. This is career training. It is NOT a place for you to "try" voiceover because "it always seemed like fun." We're not dipping toes in the water here; we're forging a new future for you. Who is teaching this? I'm heard daily on national and local spots, new media, training presentations and more. Even though I've taught successful voice actors for years (and some not-yet-successful ones, let's be honest), my main gig is still doing this stuff. I'm not an ivory-tower educator who lands a couple of v/o jobs a year; I'm in the trenches, and with some good training and a lot of effort, there's a chance you could be, too. How do I find out more? Testimonials, samples & articles: http://www.colorsaudio.com/Voice-Over-Training <http://www.colorsaudio.com/Voice-Over-Training> Email questions or sign up: colorsaudio(a)neo.rr.com <mailto:colorsaudio@neo.rr.com> Dan Popp Sound Czar, Colors Audio

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Young Performers Wanted
by Marc Howard 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Aurora Community Theatre is looking for 4 young performers for our production of Bonnie & Clyde 2 Young Clydes at age 10 & 12, Male, Actor’s Age: 8 to 17, Vocal range A5- B3 Sings "Picture Show", "Picture Show (reprise)", "God's Arms Are Always Open". 2 Young Bonnies at age 11 & 15, Female, Actress Age: 8 to 17, Vocal range C5-C#4. Sings "Picture Show", "Picture Show (reprise)", "God's Arms Are Always Open" When: Auditions: Sun. Mar. 3rd, 2019 6:00-8:00 pm and Tues. Mar. 5th, 2019 7:00-9:00 pm Callbacks: Mon Mar. 11th, 2019 7-10 pm To Sign up, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549afac2caaf58-bonnie <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549afac2caaf58-bonnie?fbclid=IwAR18a6M8…> For questions or further information, contact the director at marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com Marc C. Howard, Director D. Keith Stiver, Music Director Katie Hintze, Producer Ann Nyenhuis, Stage Manager Daniel Temelkoff, Set Design T. L. Codella, Lighting Design Karen Klecan, Costume Design Maggie Hamilton, Sound Design Becky Gang, Board Liaison

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Final weekend of performances for GOD OF CARNAGE at Twin Masks!!
by Claudia Lillibridge 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) located in the heart of Twinsburg, at 9076 Church Street, is performing its final weekend of performances of God of Carnage, written by Yasmina Reza, as translated by Christopher Hampton. THE STORY: A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. The show is directed by Katharine Tonti and cast includes Alex Nine, Christine Wright, Jenny Barrett and Chris Macchione. Please note the show contains adult language and adult themes. One of the characters in the show also experiences projectile vomiting during the performance. Show is performed without an intermission. Performance dates are Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm. Performance dates are February 15 and 16. Tickets are $15.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Seniors (aged 60 and older) and $10.00 for Students. We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, AMEX and Discover. Tickets are available now online at www.twinmasks.org <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twinmasks.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3…> and are also available at the door. We are a 50 seat black box theatre and encourage you to purchase tickets beforehand. TMPAC is a 501c3 non-profit entity and is a proud member of the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce, Twinsburg Historical Society, OCTA and AACT. God of Carnage is performed with rights secured by Dramatists Play Service.

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KENNELLY REVIEW: Once @ The Beck Center
by Laura Kennelly 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

*Once* is a deeply spiritual work though that might not be obvious from its completely secular environment (a Dublin street, a bar, a vacuum repair shop, a hillside). We see love, charity and hope manifested in this tender story that never descends to sentimentality (or religiosity for that matter). See the whole review at https://coolcleveland.com/2019/02/theater-review-once-beck-center-by-laura-…

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LA Director Workshop This Saturday and Sunday with Tom Logan! Only 2 Spots left....
by Jessica Houde 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

| The Houde School of Acting only has 2 spots left for this great opportunity. Sign up now! How to Book the Job How to Keep the Job What Works in the Audition Room What Works on Set to be Directors' Favorite The Houde School of Acting will be hosting the critically acclaimed L.A. Director and Writer, Tom Logan on February 16th and 17th at our Cleveland Heights location. Tom Logan has directed over 100 national commercials, as well as General Hospital, Days of our Lives, Young and the Restless, and over 50 feature films. Tom wrote the critically acclaimed book, "How to Act and Eat at the Same Time". His book is in its fifth printing. He will be offering a 2-Day Workshop regarding how to book the job and how to keep the job. He will go over what works in the audition room and what works on set to be a director’s favorite. This workshop will be held on Saturday February 16th from 4pm-9:30pm, and Sunday February 17th from 9am-1:30pm at our Cleveland Heights location. (1777 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights, Oh 44118. For more information about Tom Logan please check his IMDb page at this link. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517665/ If you are interested please contact: houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com If you have any questions please feel free to email us at: houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com |

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Chairs and Tables?
by Barbara Stitzer 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

I know that this is a bit off subject, but I’m hosting a large event and I’m wondering if anyone knows of anyone who rents 8 foot tables and folding chairs. I will need 60 tables and 180 chairs, and I just thought that I would throw it out to the theatre community first:) -- All my best, Barb Barbara Stitzer Stalk me: http://www.barbstitzer.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barbstitzerphotography Snapchat: barbstitzer

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EVENT: Dover Players' Presents an Original Award Winning Comedy, Jake's Dilemma
by Mark Little 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

EVENT: Dover Players' Presents an Original Award Winning Comedy, Jake's Dilemma Dover Players first production of 2019 is an original award winning (OCTA award for script writing) comedy, Jake's Dilemma, written and directed by Gregory J. Lavelle. Synopsis: Jake is a crusty, crazy, cheap, impecunious, paranoid, retired school teacher from Cleveland, Ohio who runs a diner in the middle of nowhere in Arizona. Jake is convinced that a stranded couple, Mary and Joseph, from Voorheesville, New York, are actually extra-terrestrials. Jake holds the couple captive. Joseph, to humor Jake, "confesses" to being an alien, while Mary goes bonkers trying to convince Jake that Joseph was just saying things Jake wanted to hear. Cast Co-Director / Customer / AAA Rep Greg Lavelle Co-Director / Jake Adam Leventhal Joseph Zack Mitchell Mary Emily Taylor Alex Robert O'Malley Harley / Delivery Bill Ransom Cleveland / AAA Rep / UFO Seeker Mike Podgor Jimmie Aiden / Spencer Mills Dallas Marilyn Ransom Chicago Ryan Polk Dan Keith Behrendt Production Crew Tech Advisor Mark Little Publicity, Reservations and Box Office Linda Little Performance Dates: Feb. 22-24, Mar. 1-3, and Mar. 8-10 Performance Times: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m.; Sunday Matinees 3:00 p.m. Admission: Admission is $5.00 per person; Call or e-mail Linda Little at 440-782-0095 <mailto:%20or%20doverplayers@gmail.com> or doverplayers(a)gmail.com for reservations. Location: North Olmsted United Methodist Church 4600 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 NOTE: The church is located just north of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel north on Dover Center Road, the church entrance will be on your left. Park behind the church and enter where you see the A-frame sign for Dover Players' production of Jake's Dilemma. Special Dollar Dog Night - for all performances. Spend a dollar at the box office, pick up a gold coin and get a hot dog during intermission. Note: There will be an optional Chicken Dinner served just prior to the theater performance on the evening of Sat. Feb. 23. Call or e-mail for pricing or additional information.

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Looking for New Play
by Min. Randall E. Hall 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

Hello, My name is Randall Hall. I am starting a theatre company in Frankfort, Ky and I am looking for an original, full-length (80+ minutes) play, with a cast of 4 or less. It is my intention to fully stage the show. Below you will find a list of requirements that I am looking for: - The characters must be ages 16+ - Preferably two acts but not required. - Must be able to run 80+ without an intermission - Characters must be living human beings (no sci-fi) - Must be set in one place or be able to be performed with minimal set changes - Comedy or Drama Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at rhall629(a)outlook.com. thank you in advance for your submissions. Thank you, Randall E. Hall

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