May 2019 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

REGISTER FOR THEATRE CAMP NOW! THE FUN BEGINS JUNE 10th!
by Shaker Summer Theatre 19 May '19

19 May '19

*The City of Shaker Heights Department of Recreation proudly presents*: *SHAKER SUMMER THEATRE - TWO AMAZING CAMPS! GREAT RATES! EXPERIENCED, DEDICATED FACULTY!* Grades 4-11. Each student chooses his or her own direction; musical performance and/or straight theatre (no music). Complete curriculum for each discipline is now offered for each 3-week session! Discover the magic. Participate in scenes or monologues from great plays and/or sing and dance a solo, duet, or trio from the great musicals of Broadway. Everyone gets a leading role. Our philosophy is every child shines; no singing rocks or trees. Fully staffed by theatre professionals and set on the idyllic John Carroll University campus. *LOCATION: John Carroll University, Kulas Auditorium DATES & TIMES: Session 1 – A Variety of Plays and Broadway Standards M-F, Jun 10 – Jun 28 | 9 am – 3 pm Session 2 – A Variety of Plays and Contemporary Broadway M-F, Jul 8 – Jul 26 | 9 am – 3 pm FEE (per session): $450 Shaker Heights Residents / $475 Non-ResidentsTO REGISTER:Contact Artistic Directors Carly N. Dalberg, M.F.A. and Martin Friedman, Ph.D. at ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com <ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com>.ORCall the City of Shaker Heights Recreation Department at 216-491-1295 or 216-491-1360.*

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A Little Princess - Auditions - Summer Youth Musical
by Dane CT Leasure 19 May '19

19 May '19

Rubber City Theatre is holding auditions for the 2019 summer youth musical, A Little Princess. WHEN: Saturday, May 25 from 10:00am- 5:00pm Thursday, May 30 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm; Callbacks (by invitation only) beginning at 8:00pm. WHERE: Rubber City Theatre’s new venue 243 Furnace Street Akron, OH 44304 TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISITING: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A44ACAB22A0FF2-alittle Any issues please email casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. Preparations: Please prepare 32 bars of a standard musical theatre song. You will be auditioning for Dane CT Leasure, Artistic Director of Rubber City Theatre, Sarah Bailey (Director for A Little Princess). Rehearsals: Please note rehearsals are Monday through Friday from 7:00-9:00pm.Rehearsals will begin June 10. Tech Sunday July 21 will be 12:00pm-8:00pm. Tech week is July 22-25 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Performances are typically Wednesday through Friday at 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm. We will only allow conflicts during the rehearsal process, no conflicts during tech and show run. A Little Princess July 26 - August 10, 2019 Director: Sarah Bailey Choreographer: Rachel McCann Music Director: Anney Jeandrevin First rehearsal: June 10, 2019 *Casting: Seeking actors between the ages of 7-18 only. * Separated from her father and the openhearted Africans who have helped him raise her, young Sara Crewe is sent to boarding school in London. When things go badly for her there, her imaginative powers come to the rescue – helping to transform a drab institution into a place of magic and mystery. As the girl wins the affection of the other boarders, she draws the ire of Miss Minchin, the dour headmistress, who forces Sara to work as a maid when her father is reported dead, and his fortune is seized. Sara counters all of Miss Minchin's best efforts to degrade her, all the while maintaining the grace and virtue of a little princess. *All Roles are Available. *

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American Immersion Theater Auditions
by James Jones 19 May '19

19 May '19

https://ait.careers/casting-calls/cleveland/ <https://ait.careers/casting-calls/cleveland/>

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EVENT | Final Full Circle Storytelling Open Mic of Season goes "Up in Smoke"
by Wandering Aesthetics 18 May '19

18 May '19

Wandering Aesthetics, The Akronist and Jilly’s Music Room present… Full Circle Storytelling, Vol. 4 Prompt: Up in Smoke Featured Emcee: Marian Renee Concha-Saastamoinen Full Circle Storytelling is FREE and OPEN to the public. DATE: Wednesday, May 22nd from 7 pm - 10 pm LOCATION: Jilly’s Music Room (111 N Main St. • Akron, OH 44308) Registration is encouraged, (especially for storytellers), but not required. To register or for more information, please visit www.watheatre.com/fullcircle, email info(a)watheatre.com or call 330.612.3090. ABOUT THE EVENT “Wow….I need to do this again! Thank you [Wandering Aesthetics].” – Kathleen D Gallagher Open to all, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a prompt and the idea: everyone has a story. Sign up to tell a true story inspired by the evening’s prompt or just come to enjoy the evening! (No experience necessary.) Co-hosted by Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly's Music Room and The Akronist, this intimate evening of storytelling will conjure the spirit of community. Stories range from heart wrenching to hysterical – and everywhere in-between! Up in Smoke This month, Full Circle Stories gets high...that is, higher. As in achieving new heights. A different state of mind can help when one’s plans go up in smoke. Sometimes despite everything we plan for, things go wrong, and all you can do is laugh. Come tell us a story about a sticky situation or your chronic struggles. And never mind that bag of oregano on the table, it’s medicinal. Inspired By: McCartney Betz FULL CIRCLE STORYTELLING MISSION STATEMENT Full Circle is a successful monthly storytelling event open to the community. Telling their own true tales, Akronites place themselves at the center of their own life journeys. We use the art of narrative to ignite understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges– not walls– within our community.

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Meet Characters George Tate and Officer Janey Morris From "Black and Blue Rhapsody, " on "Wake Up And Live With the Arts"
by sue holland johnson 18 May '19

18 May '19

Meet Characters George Tate and Officer Janey Morris From "Black and Blue Rhapsody," on"Wake Up And Live With the Arts"https://youtu.be/xGOlF3Dk_zw (Please share & post on your social media & to those who might be interested.) | | | Hello, Actors and Arts Supporters . . .Join us in a friendly conversation with George Tate (Jerome Lowe) and Officer Janey Morris (Alexis Mann) to learn what goes on in Tate's Barbershop and the Jefferson neighborhood. Gain insights into George and Janey's motivations for the choices they make to help keep the neighborhood vibrant and safe. See their full stories and experiences unfold in "Black and Blue Rhapsody," by Richard Asbury.https://youtu.be/xGOlF3Dk_zwWUAL with Characters, George Tate and Officer Janey Morris, "Black and Blue Rhapsody" Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA Director, Wake Up And Live's Actors Studio Producer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com www.wakeupandlives.com . . . . . . . . . . Meet Richard Asbury, Playwright.https://youtu.be/m5TvVc95pNIWUAL with Richard Asbury. . . . . . . . . .

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Re: [NEohioPAL] "Native Gardens" Name Correction for Natalie Camunas
by sue holland johnson 18 May '19

18 May '19

Hello, Again, Arts Supporters . . . Please note the corrected spelling of Natalie Camunas last name.Take a Look and Enjoy!Natalie Camunas & Greyson DeJesus https://youtu.be/QmLOWG0JVpA featured inCPH's "Native Gardens"on"Wake Up And Live With The Arts" Natalie Camunas & Greyson DeJesus in "Native Gardens"https://youtu.be/QmLOWG0JVpA This WU&Lw/Arts" interview, with Natalie Camunas and Greyson DeJesus, at CPH, tells about the trials and tribulations Tania (Natalie Camunus) and Pablo Greyson DeJesus) endure, after they move next door to some very "interesting" neighbors Frank and Virginia Butley (Wynn Harmon & Charlotte Maier) , who are especially proud of their beautiful "Native Gardens." The play has a definite Latino slant,which adds to the various dimensions of the story. Sue Johnson, Host gives a "Shout-out" to Robert Barry Fleming, Director, who is moving to the Actors Theatre, Louisville, KY, after directing "Native Gardens," a comedy with multi-layered with values, beliefs, and humor, his last CPH production. Get Your tickets, now! "Native Gardens closes May 19th. Thanks to Kristen Netzband, Manager Public Relations and Audience Development, CPH, who supports "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" YouTube show, which is designed to help keep the arts alive and inspire individuals to attend Cleveland Playhouse' s fine shows, academic, community outreach and artistic programs and special events Thanks . . .Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRADirector, Wake Up And Live's Actors' StudioProducer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts"wakeupandlives(a)gmail,comwww.wakeupandlives.com . . . . . . . | Save the Date, Cleveland! | “Black and Blue Rhapsody” A voiceover promo about our WUAL production https://youtu.be/eCV9JfAd2Mw . . . . . . . .

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Review of "Little Miss Sunshine" at Blank Canvas Theatre
by Bob Abelman 18 May '19

18 May '19

Blank Canvas rescues ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ from itself Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal “Little Miss Sunshine” – a wonderfully idiosyncratic 2006 Academy Award-winning indie film – has been turned into an ambitious but poorly conceived and poorly received musical by otherwise successful composer William Finn and writer James Lapine. The musical, which lasted just a month Off-Broadway in 2013, lacks the film’s defining melancholic eccentricity, its characters’ brooding deadpan presentation, and its co-directors’ affectionate touch. It their place is a bland, often clunky musical comedy that attempts to translate a road trip to the spatial restrictions of the stage. The issue to be addressed in the current production of “Little Miss Sunshine” is whether director Jonathan Kronenberger, musical director Patrick Wickliffe and their team can resuscitate this musical the way Blank Canvas Theatre did with the similarly mediocre and low-budgeted “Debbie Does Dallas,” “Psycho Beach Party” and “The Texas Chainsaw Musical” under artistic director Patrick Ciamacco’s supervision. The answer is yes, albeit in bits and pieces. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Berko review: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE@ Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko 18 May '19

18 May '19

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: * *CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: “Little Miss Sunshine” is not a great musical script nor does it have a strong score. The show’s farcical nature is a challenge for any cast and director. In spite of a gallant effort, the Blank Canvas production just doesn’t work as well as it could have. * *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>*. ** To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS AUDITIONS!!!
by Will C Crosby 18 May '19

18 May '19

Medina County Show Biz Presents Auditions for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS JUNE 5th 7PM JUNE 6th 7PM Callbacks JUNE 10TH 7PM DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND ADDITIONAL SLOTS HAVE BEEN ADDED! SIGN UP TODAY: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-little Location: Haddad Theater 144 N Broadway St, Ohio 44256 (Inside the Medina County Admin Building) Directed by Will C. Crosby Musically Directed by Henry Foraker Choreography by Mo Martin PRODUCTION DATES: September 27th-October 6rd (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm) Regular Rehearsals will start August 4th. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10 Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby – Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com PREPARATION Please prepare 2 contrasting 32 bars of a song in the style of the show (PLEASE DO NOT SING MATERIAL FROM THE SHOW). Bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). 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. Medina does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Music by Alan Menken Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Show Information: A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Casting Requirements Looking for a cast of 8, ages 16+ for all roles. Seymour Krelborn An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Gender: Male Age: 18 to 30 Vocal range:A2-G4 Audrey Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 30 Vocal range: G#3-D5 Mr. Mushnik The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 65 Vocal range: G2-F4 Orin Scrivello An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. This Actor will also serve as the entire ensemble, playing close to 7 other characters of both genders. Gender: Male Age: 18 to 35 Vocal range: G2-G4 Audrey 2 An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Gender: Male or Female Age: 20 to 50 Vocal range top: G2-G4 Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon Street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Gender: Female/Male Age: 18 to 40 Vocal range: Ab3-F5 All Races, Genders, Body Types, and Ethnicities will be considered for all parts. Most Characters will play multiple parts. Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby – Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com Location: Haddad Theater 144 N Broadway St, Ohio 44256 (Inside the Medina County Admin Building) Sent from my iPhone

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Sketch Writing 8 Week Course Begins Tomorrow with Michael Busch (CC Studios, AwesomenessTV)
by Michael Busch 18 May '19

18 May '19

*Sketch Writing 1 - 8 Week Course* *Sundays beginning 05/19* To sign up and for more information: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/comedy-writing-1-sketch-comedy -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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