April 2019 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Dance Artists or Dance Company Performance Opportunities: APPLY TODAY
by Irene Honora 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Independent dance artists or dance company Performance Opportunities: APPLY TODAY! . The Movement Project's Cleveland Dance Fest is set to return for its 4th season November 8th & 9th, 2019 at the beautiful Pilgrim Church in Tremont! The 2-day festival will feature master classes by CDF artists and performances featuring Cleveland dance artists. . CDF 2019 applications are LIVE! Professional Artists -- Apply TODAY → https://bit.ly/2IMh2Qi All applicants, including casts, must be professional dancers. (Grad students welcome to apply). *CDF's mission is to provide support and a platform for artists who work, live or have a strong connection to Cleveland. We do accept applications for those who reside outside of northeast Ohio or the state, but do note that the majority of artists selected will be from the area. . Emerging Artists and Works in Progress -- Apply TODAY → https://bit.ly/2ZxI2Jp Artists at the beginning of their career or established artists with works in progress (College artists apply here). All applicants, including casts, must be 18 and older (It is not required to be enrolled in an undergraduate dance program). -- *Irene Honora* Company Member The Movement Project http://www.themovementproject.org/

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Youth Performance Opportunity: APPLY TODAY!
by Irene Honora 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Youth Performance Opportunity: APPLY TODAY! . The Movement Project's Cleveland Dance Fest is set to return for its 4th season November 8th & 9th, 2019 at the beautiful Pilgrim Church in Tremont! The 2-day festival will feature master classes by CDF artists and performances featuring Cleveland dance artists. . CDF 2019 applications are LIVE! This year we are adding a youth showcase application that is open to pre-professional youth dance groups ages 12 - 18 years old. Cleveland Dance Fest is looking for concert dance pieces in the following styles/forms: modern/contemporary dance, ballet, pointe, cultural & traditional dance forms (african, indian…). . Applications are due July 8th, 2019 by 11:00 pm. www.themovementproject.org/cdf2019-youth-app -- *Irene Honora* Company Member The Movement Project http://www.themovementproject.org/

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THIS WEEKEND: APR 26 & 27 | CPT & Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi present inaugural World Premiere production
by Caitlin Lewins 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Cleveland Public Theatre & Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي present DREAM<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> <https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> OF<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> <https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> HOME<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> <https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> حلم<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> <https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> وطن<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/dream-of-home/> Created by the Ensemble, Raymond Bobgan, & Faye Hargate. Co-Directed by Raymond Bobgan & Faye Hargate. APRIL 26 & APRIL 27 Doors open at 6:30pm with live music & food Show at 7:30pm Postshow music & dancing following the show Dream of Homeحلم وطن is about how we remember, seek, and create home, celebrating connections to our past heritage and sharing culture with the broader community. This world premiere production features Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi ensemble artists performing their own personal stories. Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi is a Cleveland Public Theatre new project by, for, and with Arabic-speaking communities. The ensemble of artists is open to all people who share a heritage from Arabic-speaking cultures and a curiosity and passion for theatre. Generous support provided by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. This production will feature subtitles and will be fully bilingual. PRESHOW MUSIC & RECEPTION | 6:30pm Light hors d’oeuvres catered by Kan Zaman Preshow music by Danny Lahood POSTSHOW MUSIC & DANCING Tony Mikhael Band ENSEMBLE Abbas Alhilali, Ebaa Boudiab, Issam Boudiab, Jamal Julia Boudiab, Hussein Ghareeb, Omar Kurdi, Manar Yared, Haneen Yehya, with writing contributions by Nazek El Halabi Yehya CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Raymond Bobgan – Producer Faye Hargate – Line Producer Marissa Green – Stage Manager Jamal Julia Boudiab – Translation Consultant Inda Blatch-Geib – Costume Designer Hussein Ghareeb – Scenic Designer Nisrine Khazaal – Subtitle Translation Consultant/Operator Val Kozlenko – Set Construction Jeremy Paul – Lighting Designer ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jamila Alhaib, Abbas Alhilali, Prof. Alia Almashni, Pierre Bejjani, Hon. Joe Cimperman, Irene Farah, Dr. Michel Farah, Dr. Naim Farhat, Prof. Ahmad Hamo, Dr. Wael Khoury, Alma Khoury Korkor, Abdelghani Kitab, George Koussa, Omar Kurdi, Rebecca Mayhew, Hussein Mayyahi, Leen Midani, Dr. Widad Mousa, Shirien Muntaser, Dr. Abed el-Rahman Tayyara, Ruth Tracy, Isam Zaiem Tickets: $15 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Entertainment Industry Speaker Series **FREE**
by JAMES MADIO 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Entertainment Industry Speaker Series Saturday April 27, 1:00 – 4:30pm Cuyahoga Community College / Metro Campus Center, Room 201 FREE and Open to Public *LIMITED SEATING* REGISTER HERE: Copy and paste link: https://tric_filmacad_speaker1.eventbrite.com Aspiring filmmakers will have the opportunity to learn from leading industry Writer/Producers Kevin Fox (Law & Order SVU) and Bruce McKenna (Band of Brothers, The Pacific), in an intimate interaction where they share insights on trends, production processes, and their personal careers. Schedule 1:00 - 1:15 p.m. Welcome – Ivan Schwarz and James Madio 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. Screenwriting and the Art of Pitching with Kevin Fox, Writer/Producer, will offer first-hand knowledge on the “art of pitching and insight on successful ways to approach Networks, Studios and Production Companies. 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.Creative Collaborative Process with Bruce McKenna, Writer/Producer, will discuss the creative decision-making process, in addition to insight on career challenges and collaboration between directors and producers. Break 2:45 - 3:30 (refreshments) 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Open Panel Discussion Open discussion with Mr. Fox & Mr. McKenna about career challenges and collaboration between the creative team. https://tric_filmacad_speaker1.eventbrite.com

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OHIO YOUTH ENSEMBLE STAGE (OHYES) ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR “Disney's Frozen JR. ” MUSICAL
by Ansley Valentine 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

[image: C:\Users\ansleyv\Google Drive\Medina Files\Summer 2016\OHYES_facebook.jpg] Contact: Ansley Valentine (330) 899-7150 ansleyvalentine(a)gmail.com OHIO YOUTH ENSEMBLE STAGE (OHYES) ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR “Disney's Frozen JR. ” MUSICAL MEDINA, OH (April 23, 2019) – The Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage (OHYES) announces auditions for Disney's Frozen JR. The musical is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The production will be directed by Ansley Valentine with choreography by Michelle Hujar and music direction by Malik Khalfani. Auditions are scheduled for Monday, May 13th 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Montville Township Safety Services Center. 6665 Wadsworth Rd, Medina, OH 44256. Auditions are open to anyone from age 8-18. Audition appointments can be made online at https://ohyes.as.me/. Any student who cannot attend the scheduled audition date should email ansleyvalentine(a)gmail.com to request to submit a video audition. The production will be presented June 28th, 29th, and 30th in Medina. Auditioning students do not need to prepare anything in advance. Auditions consist of reading from the script and learning a song. First-time participants are encouraged to audition. There is a $120 participation fee for any student in the cast. The fee helps to defray some of the program costs, and every child receives a t-shirt and two tickets to the production. There is financial assistance available for any child who demonstrates a need. A new adaptation scaled for student actors, Disney's Frozen JR. features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. The Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage past productions include Alice in Wonderland, Shrek the Musical Jr., Jungle Book, and others. Students from Cuyahoga, Medina, and Summit counties regularly participate in the program. For more information about the production, contact Ansley Valentine at (330) 899-7150 or email at ansleyvalentine(a)gmail.com. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER Ansley Valentine teaches acting at Indiana University and received the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Gold Medallion for his efforts to promote quality educational theatre across the country. He has been directing youth and professional productions for many years. ABOUT THE Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage is a program for children from elementary through high school age. The program offers theatre classes, and a fully-produced musical production each summer. Participation is open to all students, regardless of ability, and financial assistance is available to those who qualify. We encourage first time participants and believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts. The program is funded by participation fees, corporate and local sponsorships. ###

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IN URGENT NEED OF A CAMERA OPERATOR
by Carson Coombs 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

IN URGENT NEED OF A CAMERA OPERATOR If you or someone you know would be interested in being a camera operator for the web series: “Elements With Four: The Search” please email me at: meekerjordan1031(a)gmail.com -There is no pay as this is a student company and film. -Located in Akron, Ohio -Contact me for more info on the series and company FilmFreedom Productions is in need of your help, so please contact me. PLEASE SHARE THIS

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2019 Open Submissions Closing in One Week - Playwrights Local
by Greg Smith (Playwrights Local) 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

================================================== 2019 OPEN SUBMISSIONS OF NEW PLAYS ================================================== PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL 2019 OPEN SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSING IN ONE WEEK! NEW TEN-MINUTE, ONE-ACT, FULL-LENGTH, AND RADIO PLAYS BY WRITERS FROM NORTHEAST OHIO ACCEPTED FROM JANUARY 1 - APRIL 30, 2019. NO FEE FOR SUBMITTING! Playwrights Local [1] seeks original, unproduced plays for our 2019-2020 season and events, including: * Staged readings of plays of all lengths in our annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival; * Development of full-lengths in our Play Lab program; * Readings of one-acts and full-lengths in our Roundtable workshop; * Production of audio plays in our PodPlay series; * Consideration of full-lengths for production in our 2020-2021 season. Playwrights may submit up to three pieces (1 per form): * One ten-minute play (10 pages or less) * One one-act (30-60 pages) or full-length play (60-120 pages) * One radio/podcast play (25-60 pages) All unproduced, original plays for adult audiences are accepted, including one-person plays. (Not accepted: children’s plays, musicals, adaptations of copyrighted material, and translations.) Find more information at http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/ [2]. NO SUBMISSION FEE Open to all playwrights age 18 or older who are permanent residents of any county in Northeast Ohio [3]. Submissions open at 12:01am on January 1, 2019, and close at midnight on April 30, 2019. Early submissions are encouraged. Selections will be announced by August 31, 2019. For guidelines and additional information, see http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/ [4]. ABOUT US Playwrights Local is a 501(c)(3) theater company based in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home base for all novice and experienced dramatic writers in Northeast Ohio—that is, to serve as a creative outlet for anyone interested in writing for the stage and screen. We offer free classes, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Playwrights Local strives to increase the impact of original theater on the community and to raise the profile of area playwrights both within Greater Cleveland and beyond. Links: ------ [1] http://www.playwrightslocal.org/ [2] http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/ [3] https://wikitravel.org/upload/en/6/69/NE_Ohio_Counties.png [4] http://playwrightslocal.org/submissions/

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HIRING MALE ACTOR FOR VARIETY SHOW COMPANY $60 - $100 PER SHOW
by Jeff Conn 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

The Amish Country Theater in Berlin, Ohio is seeking to hire one male performer to perform in their award-winning variety show season beginning May 14 and running until October 29. The role is double cast to provide flexibility for the actor’s schedule. Theater website: www.AmishCountryTheater.com<http://www.AmishCountryTheater.com> Here is a video promo for the theater company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKDs5mKyJ7c Acting experience is required. The role requires a strong singing voice. Dance experience is also preferred. The position pays between $60 - $100 per show depending on experience level. The shows are performed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Scheduling is flexible and known at least 4 weeks in advance. If interested, please send an email with acting reel video links and headshot with resume to jeff(a)amishcountrytheater.com<mailto:jeff@amishcountrytheater.com>.

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THIZ GIRLZ LYFE Opens Next Friday, May 3
by Playwrights Local 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Playwrights Local & Powerful Long Ladder Ensemble Present THIZ GIRLZ LYFE A play by Ernesta Jefferson Directed by Terrence Spivey SHOWDATES May 3 - 18, 2019 Friday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 2:30 p.m. VENUE Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 East 156th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44110 LINKS Show Page: http://www.playwrightslocal.org/thizgirlzlyfe/ Direct Ticket Sales: https://bit.ly/2SvhZSr ABOUT THE PLAY “Thiz Girlz Lyfe” tells the story of Nasheema Morgan, an exotic dancer in present-day Cleveland, Ohio. Nasheema appears to have everything she needs: a house, a handsome man, and a loving daughter. But beneath that facade, things are spiraling out of control. Nasheema’s husband expresses his anger with violence and belittling. The party scene that she turns to puts her daughter at greater risk. Nasheema can only deal with so much before she must find a way out. TICKETS General Admission with Accommodations Upon Request $18 Adults | $15 Seniors & Groups | $12 Students info(a)playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8856 CAST Nasheema………Lorrainna Worthern Will……….Michael L May Quita……….Samone Cummings Rich/Lt. Dan/Jason……….Sean Dubois Day Ms. Getwright/Mrs. Lewis……….Rochelle Jones Mrs. Morgan……….Irma R. McQueen Sandy/Teresa……….Arien Hodges Angel/Johnetta……….Nyrie Stallworth CREATIVE TEAM Stage Manager……….Geraldine Harris Costume Designer……….Harold Crawford Lighting Designer……….Marcus Dana Sound Designer……….Beau Reinker Set Designer……….Prophet Seay Prop Designer……….Lisa L. Wiley Board Operator……….Calvin Lane Carpenter……….Tom Hayes # # #

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Film crew needed for local shoot
by Patricia Napoli 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Situation Comedy that has been picked up for season 1 is looking for a few camera operators, sound, lighting and other staff members to help shoot episode two and three. This is non paying for season one but will be picked up to be part of the cast and crew once we re negotiate for additional seasons. As a cast and crew we decided to do everything in cleveland area and use our own cast and staff. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Please contact Gregg Napoli @ nocanes(a)hotmail.com or 440.482.3440 References available upon request Get Outlook for Android

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