May 2019 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

STREET THEATER - additional audition dates added.
by Michael Cranston 15 May '19

15 May '19

Additional auditions have been announced for Doric Wilson’s “Street Theater”, a comic imagining of the events leading up to the Stonewall Riots on June 28, 1969. This production is being produced in collaboration with Partners for Theatre and will be a fundraiser for CANAPI and GLSEN. Auditions will be held on May 15, 16, and 17th, from 7 PM to 9 PM in room 215 at the Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Performance dates will be June 28, 29, and 30th, and again on August 23, and 24, 2019. A preview scene will presented at Summit StageFest on June1 in Akron. These are MUST ATTEND DATES. There are no AEA contracts at this time. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot or current photograph, theatrical resume and conflict calendar with you. There may be opportunity for understudies due to the performance date schedule. The following roles are available: Murfino – A thug Jack - Heavy leather, keys left C.B. - a politically incorrect lesbian Heather - a flower child Seymour - a vice cop Ciel - a street queen Donovan - apparently a pedestrian Sidney - in the closet Boom Boom - a street queen Timothy - new in town Michael - in analysis Donald - noncommittal Jordan - a student radical Gordon – a new -left liberal If you have questions please email the director at director.mike.cranston(a)gmail.com.

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Are you Ready...Summer and Upcoming Fall Auditions-Voice Lessons
by Christopher Hutton 15 May '19

15 May '19

Spring auditions and soon to be Fall auditions and are you prepared? Dr. Christopher Hutton, Baritone, is taking new voice students and excited to get you physically and mentally prepared for auditions and performances. Dr. Hutton has a Masters Degree and Doctorate of Music Arts degrees in Vocal Pedagogy (Science of Singing) from Arizona State University, and is fluent in teaching both belting/music theatre technique and classical technique. Christopher attended Youngstown State University where he received his Bachelors in Voice Performance. He has also performed opera at regional opera houses for over thirteen years. Dr. Hutton offers free consultations to those interested before committing to the voice studio. You may contact Dr. Hutton via email at cjhutton70@yahoo. <mailto:cjhutton70@yahoo.com>com or 330-301-6334 <>. Lessons will take place on Saturday morning <>/afternoon. Lessons will prepare each student for school Regional and All-State auditions, theatre auditions and college auditions in voice performance and musical theater. Lesson options are as follows: One-Hour, Forty-Five minute, Thirty minute Lesson. Students range from all ages and those who have an interest in classical and musical theatre. Students consist of all ages and center around high school or younger who show an interest in performing at local theaters and their school choral and musical productions. Call or email for more details. Regards, Christopher Some of Dr. Hutton’s performances can be found at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEvBkg9hRnE <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEvBkg9hRnE> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQF0EsTHoH8 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQF0EsTHoH8> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAPHEuXEeoY <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAPHEuXEeoY>

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Auditions for WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 15 May '19

15 May '19

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Auditions Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn't care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is crossfired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha's inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Directed by: Brian Westerley Auditions will be held on Tuesday May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th from 7-9pm TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-whos <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-whos> All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin on June 2nd and typically run Sunday through Thursday evenings. Performances: July 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th at 8pm and July 14th at 2pm CHARACTERS: Martha (Female, 50s) - a large, boisterous woman, 52, looking somewhat younger, ample but not flashy. George (Male, 40s-50s) - Martha's husband, 46, thin, hair going grey. Honey (Female, 20s) - 26, a petit girl, rather plain. Nick (Male, 20s) - 28, Honey's husband, well put-together, good looking. All questions should be directed to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>

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THIZ GIRLZ LYFE Final Shows May 17-18
by Playwrights Local 15 May '19

15 May '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 Corin B. Self……….Announcer CREATIVE TEAM Costume Designer……….Harold Crawford Assistant Stage Manager/Board Operator……….Ludie Cummings Lighting Designer……….Marcus Dana Stage Manager……….Geraldine Harris Carpenter……….Tom Hayes Sound Designer……….Beau Reinker Set Designer……….Prophet Seay Prop Designer……….Lisa L. Wiley # # #

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THIRD AND FINAL WEEKEND OF THE REALISTIC JONESES AT TWIN MASKS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!!!
by Claudia Lillibridge 15 May '19

15 May '19

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC), located at 9076 Church Street, is proud to announce the THIRD AND FINAL weekend of performances of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Claudia Lillibridge. Performance dates are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, May 17 and 18, 2019. In The Realistic Joneses, we meet Bob and Jennifer and their new neighbors, John and Pony, two suburban couples who have even more in common than their identical homes and their shared last names. As their relationships begin to irrevocably intertwine, the Joneses must decide between their idyllic fantasies and their imperfect realities. CAST MEMBERS Bob Jones: Bob McCoy Jennifer Jones: Micki McNiece John Jones: Rob Walter Pony Jones: Darlene Rocco Tickets available online at www.twinmasks.org. Adults: $15.00 and Senior/ Students: $10.00. TMPAC accepts MasterCard, VISA, AMEX, Discover and cash. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets online, but tickets are also available at the door. TMPAC is an intimate, 50-seat black box theatre. Box office telephone number is 330-888-3211; you can leave a message with your desired performance date, number of tickets, name and telephone number. We will return your call within 24 hours to confirm your ticket purchase details. TMPAC is a registered 501c3 non-profit entity and is a proud member of the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce, OCTA, AACT and the Twinsburg Historical Society.

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"Squabbles" Continues This Weekend at Independence Community Theatre. Audiences Last Weekend Loved the Show!
by l8niter＠aol.com 15 May '19

15 May '19

****************************************************************************************** Independence Community Theatre proudly presents thehilarious comedy “Squabbles” This hilarious play pits a father in law against a mother ina comedic succession of squabbles. Jerry Sloan is a successful writer ofadvertising jingles married to an equally successful lawyer. Living with thehappy couple is the not so happy Abe Dreyfus, Jerry's curmudgeon of a father inlaw. Abe is a funny guy to the audience, not to Jerry. The situation isexacerbated when Jerry's mother Mildred looses her house in a fire and needs aplace to stay. Abe and Mildred can't stand each other. There is onehilarious confrontation after another until the heart warming finale in whichthe oldsters discover that, really, each is not so bad. Written by Marshall Karp Directed by Richard Todd Cast: Jerry Sloanplayed by Mark Levigne, Abe Dreyfus played by Richard Szczepinski, Hector Lopezplayed by Joey Vartorella, Alice Sloan played by Lisa Van Gaasbeek, Sol Wassermanplayed by Kim Kristensen, Mildred Sloan played by Rosann Cowell, Mrs. Fisherplayed by Dina Johnson. Show dates: May 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8 pm; May 12 at 2pm. At Independence Old Town Hall, 6652 Brecksville Rd. For reservations: 216-447-0443. For more information, visit: www.independencetheatre.org. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

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Auditions: Live Bodies for Sale, Nov. 2019
by Playwrights Local 14 May '19

14 May '19

CASTING CALL PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL www.playwrightslocal.org Live Bodies for Sale Written by Christopher Johnston Directed by Terrence Spivey November 22 - December 15, 2019 Playwrights Local is casting for the world premiere production of Live Bodies for Sale, a new play by Cleveland-based author Christopher Johnston. This documentary-style work captures the human trafficking crisis in present-day Ohio, presenting monologues and scenes derived from interviews with real-life survivors, advocates, law enforcement officers, and legal sources. The production will open in November 2019 and will be directed by Terrence Spivey, Scene magazine’s “Best Director” for 2017. Reply with a preferred audition time to info(a)playwrightslocal.org. Or, bring a resume and headshot to one of the open time periods. All openings are paid, professional positions compensated on the non-Equity scale. Audition Dates - Wednesday, May 29: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Saturday, June 1: 11:00am - 2:00 pm - Callbacks: Monday, June 3: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Audition Location Creative Space at Waterloo Arts; 397 East 156th St; Cleveland Company Contact info(a)playwrightslocal.org | (216) 302-8850 Open Roles - Nicole Griffin -- Female, Black, late 30s-early 40s -- attractive and vibrant - Lauren Byrd -- Female, White/Native American, mid/late 40s -- looks and acts like she’s had a hard life - Shanice Day -- Female, Black, 50s -- a little worn but outgoing and energetic - Martina Frantonio -- Female, White, early/mid 60s -- quiet, but well-spoken; attractive, but has been through tough times - Tammy Hendricks -- Female, Black, late 20s - Detective -- Male, Black, 40s-50s -- straightforward, tall, imposing, former athlete, "just the facts"; honest and committed - Prosecutor -- Male, white, 40s-50s -- slender; intelligent, but down to earth with a good, sense of humor; executive-like ========================================== Audition Activities - Sides from the play (including monologues and scenes; possibly two 3-minute, contrasting monologues) - Some movement and possibly improvisation Notices - Participants will not be required to perform high-risk activities as part of the auditions - Participants will not be charged to audition - Auditions will not be recorded - Participants will be notified by the producer if they are called back but not cast - All potential participants can decline auditions without fear of losing future invitations CLEan House Playwrights Local is a CLEan House Theatre. This means we are committed to being a space free of harassment based on sex, gender, race, religion, class, ethnicity, nationality, political belief, or ability. We are committed to being a safe environment that fully allows us to challenge ourselves, our audiences, and our communities; that supports creative risks of mind and body; and that establishes the freedom to create theatre that represents the full range of human experience. Find info on this policy on our website at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/clean-house-standards/. ========================================== Additional Production Info Rehearsals begin: October 21, 2019 Rehearsal hours: Weekday evenings & weekend afternoons TBD Tech begins: November 15 Opening: November 22 Closing: December 15 ========================================== About the Company Playwrights Local <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/> is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. Playwrights Local offers classes and workshops, produces original plays, provides networking opportunities, and engages the community through outreach projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/.

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Improv & Sketch Writing Classes From Michael Busch (UCB, Conan, Community) Begin This Weekend
by Michael Busch 14 May '19

14 May '19

Improv & Sketch Writing Classes >From Michael Busch (UCB, Conan) Begin This Weekend About the instructor: Michael Busch brings to Cleveland 15 years of experience working in Los Angeles as an actor, writer, and producer. His acting credits include The Goldbergs, Conan, Adam Ruins Everything, & Human Giant; he has written and produced original and branded content for FunnyorDie, AwesomenessTV, and Comedy Central Studios; and he was a regular performer at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Registration for May Improv and Sketch Writing Classes are now open! Limited spots available. To sign up and for more information: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes <https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes?fbclid=IwAR2PMcm5V4XsdoLx71M_dVG3tf…> Improv 1 - 8 Week Course Saturdays beginning 05/18 The skills you'll learn in this class will make you more confident in auditions, performances, and every day interactions. Whether you have some improv experience and want to expand your skillset, become a more well-rounded actor, or just have some fun and stretch your creative muscles, this class is for you. https://www.themichaelbusch.com/improv-1-fun-fundamentals <https://www.themichaelbusch.com/improv-1-fun-fundamentals?fbclid=IwAR0EI064…> One Day Improv Skill Workshops Wednesdays 05/22-06/12 I'm offering a limited run of one-off skill workshops - more information here: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/improvskillworkshops <https://www.themichaelbusch.com/improvskillworkshops?fbclid=IwAR2_gflHMb4z2…> 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-co <https://www.themichaelbusch.com/comedy-writing-1-sketch-comedy?fbclid=IwAR0…> medy Sketch Writing 2 - 8 Week Course Mondays beginning 05/13 - SOLD OUT -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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The Cedar Lee Theatre pays tribute to Hollywood legend Doris Day with screening of Pillow Talk
by Dave Huffman 14 May '19

14 May '19

For Immediate Release Contact: David Huffman, Cleveland Cinemas Director of Marketing 440.349.3306 dhuffman(a)clevelandcinemas.com<mailto:dhuffman@clevelandcinemas.com> May 14, 2019 THE CEDAR LEE THEATRE PAYS TRIBUTE TO HOLLYWOOD LEGEND DORIS DAY Special showing of “Pillow Talk” on the big screen (Cleveland, OH) – Screen icon and recording star Doris Day passed away at the age of 97 on May 13th. The Cedar Lee Theatre (2163 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts.) will pay tribute to Day with a special showing of her Oscar-nominated performance in the comedy PILLOW TALK on Sunday, May 19th at 1:00 PM. Hollywood legends Doris Day and Rock Hudson light up the screen in the Academy Award-winning romantic comedy PILLOW TALK. When uptight interior decorator Jan Morrow (Day) is to share a telephone party line with carefree playboy Brad Allen (Hudson), there is no connection between them. However, when the two accidentally meet in person, sparks fly and the smitten Brad pretends to be a wealthy Texan, wooing Jan with late-night calls. Featuring timeless songs by Doris Day and scene-stealing performances by Tony Randall and Thelma Ritter, this charming comedy will sweep you off your feet. The film was nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Day. It’s a performance that captures her incredible spirit and unique screen presence. Day’s musical talents are also on display as she sings the title theme and the song “Roly Poly.” Tickets to see PILLOW TALK are $6 at the Cedar Lee Theatre or online at clevelandcinemas.com. In honor of Doris Day’s lifelong commitment to animal welfare, a portion of each admission will benefit House of Mews Cat Rescue. House of Mews will be at the Cedar Lee Theatre with animals in need of homes.

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STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST opens Fri, May 24 at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum 14 May '19

14 May '19

OPENING FRI, MAY 24 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT BY ATHOL FUGARD, DIRECTED BY TERRENCE SPIVEY Convergence-continuum presents the OHIO PREMIERE of _Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act _by legendary South African playwright Athol Fugard, running May 24 – June 15._ _This intense and poetic drama is the second in con-con’s 2019 Star-Crossed Season, and is directed by Terrence Spivey, with actors Corin B. Self, Jill Kenderes and Keith Racey. Set in apartheid South Africa, where relationships across the color bar were a criminal offence, two lovers - a black man and white woman meet secretly in the library where she works to make love and share their hopes and fears. An observant neighbor reports them to the police who secretly photographs them and eventually break in and arrest the couple under the heartless Immorality Act then in effect. The play is a compelling and deeply moving love story in which the physically and emotionally naked lovers expose their deepest longings for personal and emotional freedom. [NOTE: this play contains nudity] _Statements _ opens Fri, May 24 and runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through June 15 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets available at convergence-continuum.org [1] and 216-687-0074: $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+) and $10 students. Thursday discount tickets are $15 gen. adm., $12 seniors and $8 students. _--------------------------------------------------- _ ____ This production of _Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act _is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org

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