April 2019 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Jazzy Pop Band Looking for Inspired Keyboardist
by Allan Ambrochowicz 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

East-side Jazz / Pop / RnB band is looking for a talented and enthusiastic keyboardist / synth player for local shows. We have several sets, and are currently preparing for summer shows. Those interested need to be available for practice Tuesday nights from 6-9 until up to speed, then eventually adding Saturdays for full band rehearsal. Digital piano is available for practice and shows so no equipment required. Please contact Allan at 440-444-9657, and leave a voicemail message or text if interested.

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Independent Local Film Seeking Supporting Actress
by dustin nowlin 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

Bright Lake Films and L'America Pictures Presents: Motel 9 Star cross lovers plot revenge against their sadistic Grandmother to extract the small family fortune she's kept hidden all these years. A new dramatic-thriller film in production, Directed by Jared M. Sobotka, written by Dustin Nowlin. We are looking for talented actresses to fill the supporting actress role of close confidant, and moral support, Summer. - 1 African American/Hispanic Female, Ages 18-30 Have confidence? But little to no experience? No problem! Submit Today! A sizable social media following is a plus! Audition by Video Submission or Video Chat (via Skype or iMessage)! Please send 1 Headshot and Resume, (if available), along with your Video Submission Link, to lamericapictures(a)gmail.com Or Email - lamericapictures(a)gmail.com to schedule a live video chat audition via Skype or iMessage.

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The Wadsworth Footlighters "BUS STOP" Opening Next Friday!
by Brenton Cochran 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

The Wadsworth Footlighters Proudly Presents... *"BUS STOP"* *By William Inge* *Directed by Brenton Cochran* *Produced by Cory Ott and Lindsay Patterson* *Performance presented with special arrangement with DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE. * *APRIL 11th - 14th, 2019* *Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm* *Sunday at 2:30pm* *At the Strand at 123 Broad St. Wadsworth, OH* *Tickets: $10 at the door. General Admission.* *WWW.WADSWORTHFOOTLIGHTERS.COM <http://WWW.WADSWORTHFOOTLIGHTERS.COM>* In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and four or five weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Cherie, a nightclub chanteuse in a form-fitting dress and a seedy fur-trimmed jacket, is the passenger with most to worry about. She's been pursued, made love to and finally kidnapped by a twenty-eight-year-old cowboy with a ranch of his own and the romantic methods of an unusually headstrong bull. The belligerent cowhand is right behind her, ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her, alive and kicking, all the way to Montana. Even as she's ducking out from under his clumsy but confident embraces, and screeching at him fiercely to shut him up, she pauses to furrow her forehead and muse, "Somehow deep inside of me I got a funny feeling I'm gonna end up in Montana …" As a counterpoint to the main romance, the proprietor of the cafe, Grace (originated on Broadway by the legend Elaine Stritch) and the bus driver at last find time to develop a friendship of their own; a middle-age scholar comes to terms with himself; and a young girl who works in the cafe also gets her first taste of romance. *Don't miss this all star cast and boldly directed production about the different facets of love, and the roads you didn't take. * *Cast of Characters:* *GRACE ... **Jenilee Taylor* *ELMA ... **Sarah Price* *WILL ...* *Martin Carlton* *CARL ... **Nathan Jarosz * *DR. LYMAN ... **Kevin Pickard* *CHERIE ... **MaryBeth Knode* *BO ... **Joe Kenderes* *VIRGIL ... **Adam Bowers *

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Volunteer at Cleveland Public Theatres 6th annual Station Hope
by India Burton 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

Volunteer At Cleveland Public Theatres 6th annual Station Hope! We need your support as we create this incredible and unique event for the Sixth year! What is Station Hope? Station Hope is a collection of short works of theatre, dance, choir performances and visual art installations, all inspired by current social justice issues, being performed throughout Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site, St. John's Episcopal Church in Ohio City. The event aims to bring together neighborhoods and individuals to engage and reflect on social justice, equity, and a shared vision of hope. The event is on Saturday, May 4th from 7:00-10:00pm If you would like to participate in this inspiring and uplifting event please Click here<file:///\\fs1\share\Artistic\artistic%20programming\18-19%20Season\Station%20Hope%2019\Volunteers\SH%20Volunteer%20One-Sheet%20UPDATED%20FINAL.pdf> for more information or contact 18/19 NNPN Producer in residence India Nicole Burton at iburton(a)cptonline.org<mailto:iburton@cptonline.org> or at 216.631.2727 x201 India Nicole Burton 18/19 NNPN Producer in Residence Cleveland Public Theatre iburton(a)cptonline.org<mailto:iburton@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 ext.201

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Bop Stop YOUTH LATIN JAZZ BAND SHOWCASE -APRIL 20, 2019 - 7:00 PM
by Susan Stone 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT & THE ROBERTO OCASIO FOUNDATION PRESENT 8X - Grammy Nominee BOBBY SANABRIA leading the YOUTH LATIN JAZZ BAND SHOWCASE An exciting concert with the new Youth Latin Jazz Band program taught at The Music Settlement’s Ohio City campus In partnership with The Roberto Ocasio Foundation, the program is directed by multi Grammy-nominated NYC-based drummer/percussionist, bandleader, educator, Bobby Sanabria. Over the past several months, this unique ensemble has been immersed in the Latin traditions of SON MONTUNO, DANZÓN, MAMBO, BOLERO, BOSSA NOVA, BEMBÉ, and many other AFRO-LATIN forms. A FREE, not to be missed fun evening of music performed by some of the Cleveland area's best high school music students. BOP STOP Saturday- APRIL 20, 2019 - 7:00 PM 2610 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 FREE - Reservations suggested mcharboneau(a)themusicsettlement.org <mailto:mcharboneau@themusicsettlement.org> (216) 377-1410 <tel:2163771410> (Ohio City Campus) or (216) 771-6551 <tel:2167716551> (Bop Stop)

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CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE (CPT) IS HIRING TEACHING ARTISTS FOR SUMMER SESSION OF BRICK CITY THEATRE
by Faye Hargate 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE (CPT) IS HIRING TEACHING ARTISTS FOR SUMMER SESSION OF BRICK CITY THEATRE DEADLINE April 12, 2019 CPT is seeking Teaching Artists for the summer session of our Brick City Theatre program. We are seeking interdisciplinary artists of all performance-related arts disciplines with experience leading youth and/or artistic projects. Theatre experience is a plus.We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Brick City Theatre is a year-round afterschool and intensive summer arts program for youth ages 5-14 and family members who reside in public housing. Multidisciplinary performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. Brick City Theatre is offered in partnership with Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and makes a powerful impact on local families, serving over 700 community members every year at four CMHA community center sites: Lakeview Terrace, Woodhill Homes, Outhwaite Homes, and Riverside Park. SKILLS REQUIRED Experience in at least one theatre-related arts discipline (dance, drumming, singing, acting, creative writing, etc.) Experience teaching children and/or teenagers. Qualified to be a strong role model for Cleveland youth Energetic, responsive, flexible, creative. Attentive to details, ability to work independently. Openness to learning new techniques in the creation of original performance material. CONSIDERATIONS Programs run 8-10 weeks, 5 days per week, June-Aug 2019. Daytime and early evening hours. Extended days for training and program touring. Pay is competitive and commensurate with artist experience. Artist must have a reliable means of transportation. TO APPLY First Round: To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to careers(a)cptonline.org<mailto:careers@cptonline.org>. In your email, the subject line should be your last name followed by "TEACHING ARTIST". DEADLINE April 12, 2019 Second Round: Applicants may be asked to attend a group work session on Monday, April 15th from 6:30-9:30. PLEASE HOLD THIS DATE. Considered applicants will be asked to prepare a 1-2 minute monologue of their choosing. Applicants will be informed of status by April 26th. Faye Hargate I She, Her / They, Them Director of Community Ensembles Cleveland Public Theatre fhargate(a)cptonline.org<mailto:fhargate@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 x207

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TrueNorth Performs Faure Requiem
by Joan Fortney 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

Contact: Richard A. Fortney FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tel. 440-724-7189 Email: rfortney(a)tncarts.org Date: 4/3/2019 TRUENORTH CULTURAL ARTS PERFORM FAURE REQUIEM Concert on Apr 6 Amherst, OH—TrueNorth Cultural Arts will present a concert on Saturday, April 6 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Amherst, OH. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 115 Central Avenue in Amherst, OH and will include The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. There will be a free will offering to help offset costs. This is the first of three concerts to be done by TrueNorth at St. Paul’s in Amherst in their new concert ministry series. Join us as we journey with Him to the cross and life everlasting. Gabriel Fauré composed his Requiem in D Minor (Opus 48) between 1887 and 1890. This choral orchestral setting of the Roman Catholic mass for the dead is the best known of his large works. A short requiem lasting 35 minutes, is written for orchestra, organ, mixed chorus and two soloists, featuring Janine Porter, soprano, and Craig Housum, baritone. Evan Kleve leads the TrueNorth Chamber Orchestra as concertmaster and soloist. In addition to the Requiem, the orchestra will be doing the Pavane by both Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Ravel, and Aaron Copland’s Down a Country Lane. The chorale will be singing four spirituals in addition, featuring Alice Parker’s Come to the Water; Hark, I hear the Harps Eternal; Witness; and All My Trials, Lord. The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra are directed by Rick Fortney, founder and artistic director of TrueNorth Cultural Arts. About TrueNorth Cultural Arts TrueNorth is a multidisciplinary arts organization committed to building and strengthening individuals and communities through the performing, visual and the literary arts. Our vision is two-fold: To educate, equip, and empower individuals so they can embrace and succeed in the creative arts; and to envision and encourage communities where creative arts and art appreciation flourish. To learn more visit www.tncarts.org. ###

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Ballet Company Audition for ages 10-21, Sunday April 14
by Cleveland City Dance 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

City Ballet of Cleveland 2019 Audition Date: Sunday, April 14 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pmParents’ Greet and Meet during the Audition The City Ballet of Cleveland (CBC) audition is open to all serious dancers of ballet ages 10-21. The company has two annual performances in May and December, as well as performances at All Ohio Dance Festival, local schools and more. Applications are available at the Company bulletin board and online at www.cityballetofcleveland.org under Company information. Potential dancers do not have to be students at Cleveland City Dance. All dancers must be a minimum of 10 years old by September 2019; be currently taking ballet and jazz. Notice of nondiscriminatory policy; The City Ballet of Cleveland does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, ancestry or nationality in its admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other company activities administered. If you do not take ballet classes at Cleveland City Dance and make it into the Company, you would need your current dance school to sign off monthly to confirm you are taking the required dance training necessary to be a member with City Ballet of Cleveland. All potential Company members must audition in the Spring prior to the upcoming season. This includes all current Company members. There is a $25 non-refundable audition fee (cash or check). Applications are due the Wednesday, April 10 before the audition. Applications arriving after Wednesday will be assessed and additional $10. The audition class will be taught by the Company Artistic and Executive Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini. If unable to attend the April audition. In lieu of an in-personal audition, one may submit a DVD audition. The DVD audition requirements are: A 15-20-minute demonstration of barre and center technique. The barre technique shown should include pliés, battement tendus, battement jété, ronde de jambe, passé, développé en croix, grands battements and balances on one leg. The center technique should include adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro and grande allegro. (For advance female dancers, the center should be on pointe.) A classical variation one to two minutes in length. (On pointe for advanced ladies) This is to show your technical abilities along with performing presence. Mail the DVD with a brief resume and photograph in arabesque by Wednesday, April 10 to: City Ballet of Cleveland c/o Cleveland City Dance Attn: Artistic Director, Courtney J. Laves-Mearini 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, Oh 44120 216-848-9088 NOTE: Company members will receive preferential casting in all Company productions. Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Auditions and summer camps! Curtain 440
by Kelly Miloro 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

*Auditions for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMYouth & Teen ProductionDirected by Angela Miloro-Hansen* *SHOWS:* June 14-16 (Fri. and Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm) at Newbury Auditorium (14775 Auburn, Newbury) *REHEARSALS:* Mon.-Thurs. at Restful Lake Clubhouse (off of Rt. 87, Newbury, across from Punderson) Sundays in Chardon (location TBA) *Not everyone will be called every day until 2 weeks before opening. *There will be a readthrough on April 14 and rehearsals will begin in full April 22. *AUDITIONS:* Chardon Tomorrow 119 Main Street, Second Floor, Chardon, Ohio 44024 Monday and Tuesday April 8-9 6:30-7:15: Auditions for Fairies (ages 9-13) 7:15-9:00: Auditions for all other roles (ages 13-21) No appointment necessary. Those auditioning for Fairies please be prepared to stay until 7:30. Those auditioning for all other roles please be prepared to stay until 8:30/9:00. *Callbacks by invitation only April 10 *PLEASE BRING A LIST OF ALL CONFLICTS FOR REHEARSAL DATES (see above).AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAIRY ROLES: * Please be prepared to introduce yourself and sing a short song (any genre, not longer than 1 minute) acapella. (Fairies will have a song in the show.) You will also be asked to read lines from Midsummer Act 2 Scene 1 if you’d like a chance to look over that at home first! *AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OTHER ROLES:* Please be prepared to introduce yourself and perform a Shakespeare monologue of your choosing. Monologues should be memorized and no longer than 2 minutes. You will also be asked to read from the script. *AVAILABLE ROLES * PUCK: male or female, all ages eligible to audition for this role. A mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals. Must be outgoing, sly, and move well NICK BOTTOM: male, ages 14-21 Overconfident, full of advice and self confidence but is rarely right, foolish, arrogant. Comedic. OBERON: male, ages 14-21 The King of the Fairies. Vengeful, poetic. TITANIA: female, ages 14-21 The Queen of the Fairies. Stubborn, poetic. HELENA: female, ages 14-21 Young woman of Athens. Lovesick, rejected, self-pitying. Tends to over-exaggerate. Must be taller than Hermia. HERMIA: female, ages 14-21 Young woman of Athens. Strong-willed, independent, resolved. Must be shorter than Helena. DEMETRIUS: male, ages 14-21 Young nobleman of Athens. In love with Hermia, who has no interest in him, but is resolved to marry her. LYSANDER: male, ages 14-21 Young nobleman of Athens. Believer in true love. Persuades Hermia to elope with him. THESEUS: male, ages 14-21 Duke of Athens. Exudes confidence, authority, and power. Believes himself to be the cousin of Hercules. HIPPOLYTA: female, ages 14-21 Queen of the Amazons, soon to be Duchess of Athens. Strong, unfailing. EGEUS: male, ages 14-21 Respected nobleman. So upset with his daughter Hermia’s choice to marry Lysander that he asks the Duke for the death penalty for her if she goes through with it. Also will play the role of Philostrate. PETER QUINCE: male or female, ages 14-21 Carpenter and leader of the Mechanicals (craftsmen). Director of the play Pyramus and Thisbe to help celebrate the wedding of the Duke. Comedic. FRANCIS FLUTE: male, ages 14-21 Bellows-mender, bearded, forced to be play the young girl in Pyramus and Thisbe. Speaks his Thisbe lines in a high, squeaky voice. Comedic. ROBIN STARVELING: male or female, ages 14-21 Tailor. Plays the role of Moonshine in Pyramus and Thisbe. Comedic. TOM SNOUT: male or female, ages 14-21 Tinker. Plays the role of the Wall in Pyramus and Thisbe. Comedic. SNUG: male or female, ages 14-21 Joiner. Plays the role of the Lion in Pyramus and Thisbe. Anxious, comedic PEASEBLOSSOM: female, ages 9-13 Fairy who attends Titania. Dialogue and song. MUSTARDSEED: female, ages 9-13 Fairy who attends Titania. Dialogue and song. MOTE: male, ages 9-13 Fairy who attends Titania. Dialogue and song. COBWEB: male, ages 9-13. Fairy who attends Titania. Dialogue and song. *Summer Camps!* *Register now to secure your spot!* We are proud to be partnering with Berkshire High School for Curtain 440’s 2019 summer theater camps! All rehearsals and performances will be held at Berkshire HIgh School on their stage at 14510 N. Cheshire Street in Burton. Burton is centrally located in Geauga County—only 12 minutes from Chardon; 9 minutes from Newbury and Munson; 15 minutes from Chesterland and Hamden; and 10 minutes from Middlefield! *FROZEN JR. * Come be a part of one of the first productions of Frozen Jr. in the area! In this story of true love between sisters Anna and Elsa, Frozen Jr. features all of the songs from the beloved movie, as well as 5 new ones from the current Broadway production. With a large cast of memorable characters, it’s sure to be a summer to remember! All registered students will receive a role and participate in set, costume, and prop design, as well as play theater games and make new friends—and belt out “Let It Go” all summer! Director: Angela Miloro-Hansen Ages: 9-16 Dates: M-Th 9am-12pm June 10-July 18 Performances: July 18-20 (Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm) Location: Berkshire High School (14510 N. Cheshire St, Burton OH 44021) Cost: $250 *BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.* This beloved Disney classic about transformation and tolerance comes to life! The Beast must learn to love and be loved in return, and Belle shows up just in time. Beauty and the Beast Jr. has all the songs from the classic movie and several from the original Broadway production. A large cast of fun and supporting characters make this tale as old as time a joy to perform. All registered students will receive a role and participate in set, costume, and prop design, as well as play theater games and make new friends. Director: Angela Miloro-Hansen Ages: 7-13 Dates: M-Th 1pm-4pm June 17-July 25 Performances: July 25-27 (Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm) Location: Berkshire High School (14510 N. Cheshire St, Burton OH 44021) Cost: $250 *ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR* Angela Miloro-Hansen is the founder of Curtain 440 and has been active in theater community for 20 years through acting, directing, stage managing, se, prop, costume design, and more. She has been directing youth programs since 2005 and mainstage teen and adult productions since 2011. Her work with students has been recognized by the Ohio Community Theater Association as “outstanding.” Some of her favorite directing credits include School of Rock; Peter and the Starcatcher; In The Heights; Beauty and the Beast; and The Neverending Story. Angela also runs the Repertory 440 Company, comprised of students who travel to different schools and perform shows throughout the school year. She is also the author of The Star on My Heart, a play about Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher, which premiered in 2015 and has since been performed throughout Northeast Ohio and several other states including New York, Indiana, and Iowa. *TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: **WWW.CURTAIN440.COM* <http://WWW.CURTAIN440.COM> So excited to spend the summer and beyond with all of you! Kelly Miloro kelly <kelly(a)curtain440.com>@curtain440.com

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EVENT - HERE the (improvised) Musical! - Benefit for Mass Hysteria Fest 2019
by Sam Dee 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

*HERE the (improvised) Musical!* Benefit for Mass Hysteria Fest 2019 With Tara DeFrancisco & Rance Rizzutto *Mahall's Main Stage 13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 April 27th- Doors at 7pm - Show at 8pm - $10* Mass Hysteria - Comedy Fest <https://www.facebook.com/masshysteriafest/> 2019's first official event! We've invited back our headliners from last year for night of laughs, weekend workshop & to raise money for the fest! Mass Hysteria is Created by Cleveland show-runners & improvisers, Deena Nyer Mendlowitz & Sam Dee, who got excited about a weekend highlighting female run shows & improv troupes! Their first fest debuted at Forest City Brewery Oct. 4th, 5th & 6th of 2018 with loads of workshops, improv & local performances to packed crowds. Mass Hysteria is Created by women, for everyone! Our second coming will be at Mahall’s in September of 2019! Opening for HERE will be a hearty blend of Cleveland Improvers featuring: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz <https://www.facebook.com/deena.nyer.mendlowitz> Sam Dee <https://www.facebook.com/areyoumynewdad> Dionne D. Atchison <https://www.facebook.com/dionne.atchison> Mike Frye <https://www.facebook.com/mjfrye> James Angelo Catullo <https://www.facebook.com/james.catullo> Kimberly Pride <https://www.facebook.com/kmblypride> Carolyn Chan <https://www.facebook.com/carelynn11> Here the Improvised Musical with Tara DeFrancisco & Rance Rizzutto. Veteran Chicago improvisers Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto have been performing together for well over a thousand shows and well over a decade. HERE is one of Chicago’s most lauded shows presenting the original two-person improvised musical. Chicago Tribune Critic-Recommended and called “Nothing Short of Genius” by NPR, this show has been brought to 14 countries and 40 cities worldwide. In HERE, Tara and Rance get one suggestion to create theme through an opening number, design characters and storylines inspired by that theme, and effortlessly weave the strings together to discover one piece. Funny, beautiful, and charming, HERE “has shown something new and amazing is possible in improvisation” and has been called groundbreaking by audiences around the globe. www.masshysteriafest.com | www.taraandrance.com

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