May 2019 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Songwriter Meeting June 3rd, 7PM - Join Us!
by Newsletter Editor 29 May '19

29 May '19

---------------------------------------------------------------- Do You Write Songs? Join Us On June, 3rd For Our Next General Meeting The next meeting of the Songwriter Summit (nee: Summit County Songwriter Circle) will be held on June 3rd at 2 Girls Cafe & Bakery, 3707 Darrow Road in Stow, OH. Our general meeting begins at 7 PM and is usually over by 9 o’clock. Meetings feature presentations of new songs or works in progress offered by members and non-members alike. You do not need to be a member to present a song and you do not need to be a writer to attend the meeting. Members discuss the songs, offer gentle critique and comment as requested by the performer. Songwriter Summit exists to connect songwriters throughout the area and has members that often travel from Pennsylvania and West Virginia to attend. Our musical tastes cover a wide variety of genres and styles and all are welcome. You can see what a typical meeting looks like here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doIbNi1rX4&feature=youtu.be <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doIbNi1rX4&feature=youtu.be> Here’s our website if you need additional information on the group: http://www.songwritersummit.com <http://www.songwritersummit.com/> Here’s a link to a recent newsletter: http://www.songwritersummit.com/Newsletters/May2018/May2018.htm <http://www.songwritersummit.com/Newsletters/May2018/May2018.htm> IF YOU PLAN TO PRESENT A SONG: Please provide 30 copies of the lyrics so that members will be able to follow along and make notes during the performance. Lyric sheets will be returned to you at the end of the evening to protect your copyright if requested. You may opt-in to the video we do each month if you desire and if you sign the video release that gives us permission to use your presentation. If you play a keyboard or other instrument that requires amplification you are responsible for your own gear. Check us out. We meet on the first Monday most every month and would love to see you at our next meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Get your news from The Akritical Report live May 31 and June 1
by The Center 28 May '19

28 May '19

"When everyone's a critic someone needs, to be... Akritical." "Broadcasting " live from The Center, it's the critically acclaimed Akritical Report hosted by Manny Newsman. This sketch comedy show will be performed in front of a studio audience on May 31st at 10pm and June 1st at 8pm. In only 60 minutes, you'll get "news" from around Akron through headlines, interviews, and special reports. DATES & TIMES: May 31, 2019 at 10:00pm June 1, 2019, at 8:00pm WHERE: The Center 118 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio 44308 COST: $15.00 + One (1) free drink of your choice CAST: News Anchor: Manny Newsman Featured Interviews:: Mayoral Candidate, Stanley Hughwitt (Kyle Jozsa) Local Author, AK Rowdy (Nici Romo) Artist, Akropolis H. Dada (Matt Dodds) Man About Town (Benjamin Rexroad) ABOUT THE AKRITICAL REPORT: "It's better to Speak the news, than to Become the news." This "Weekend Update" style comedic show explores real news and ideas through the lens of humor and absurdity. Featuring an ensemble of actors , this hour long performance is brimming with unusual recurring characters, side splitting jokes, and unforgettable moments. PURCHASE TICKETS: Visit WATheatre.com/boxoffice <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FWATheatre.com%2Fboxoffice%3Ffbc…>

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STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST....now onstage at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum 28 May '19

28 May '19

NOW ONSTAGE AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM! STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT BY ATHOL FUGARD, DIRECTED BY TERRENCE SPIVEY Convergence-continuum presents _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 Soren Russell . “a harrowing world of shifting paces and moods" - _NYtheatre.com_ 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. A neighbor reports them to the police who then secretly photograph them, 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 _ 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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There's still time to register for Adult Classes at Weathervane including Acting, Scene Study, Acting for the Camera, and Voice and Movement.
by Fred Gloor 28 May '19

28 May '19

There's still time to sign up for Adult Theatre Classes at Weathervane Playhouse. Classes begin June 2nd. Beginning Acting for Adults <https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> Teacher: Natalie Blalock Jennings Sundays, June 2-July 21 (8 weeks) 6:00-8:00 p.m. $175.00 This class will explore the theory and practice of the basic tools of acting: body movement, vocal production, and imagination. This class will also include an introduction to character analysis, audition basics, monologue work, scene study, and improvisation. To register CLICK HERE<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> Scene Study <https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> Teacher: Fred Gloor Sundays, June 2-July 21 (8 weeks) 4:00-5:30 p.m. $175.00 Prerequisite: Beginning Acting for Adults or Equivalent Experience In this class, we will learn how to break down a script and scene into its component parts in order to create strongly motivated choices that are supported by the text. Students will learn how to create and commit to a story arc, how to activate intentions, how to motivate blocking and business, and how to apply these skills for maximum performance and audition impact. To register CLICK HERE<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> Mask Technique<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> Teacher: Mavis Jennings Sundays, June 2-July 21 (8 weeks) 6:00-8:00 p.m. $175.00 At its root, an actor's study with neutral mask, (or universal mask) is the exploration of self and the actor within. Originally developed by Jacque Lecoq, mask was advanced as a tool for actors to find and express a deeper emotional honesty and an economy of movement. Mask is also effective in guiding the actor toward an inner core that is poised, centered and focused while they express formidable, true emotions on stage. Lecoq said, "There are three masks: the one we think we are, the one we really are, and the one we have in common." My experience with mask work has involved finding not only my own center, but the center of the character I am developing for the stage. Mask work also creates an incredible group dynamic. It is extremely freeing to cover one's face while allowing one's body, movement and posture to tell a story while becoming part of the "whole" of a masked acting company. I eagerly welcome students to take this journey into neutral mask as I am confident you will find your work forever advanced from the experience. To register CLICK HERE<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> _________________________ Movement and Voice <https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> Teacher: Mavis Jennings Mondays, June 3-July 22 (8 weeks) 6:00-8:00 p.m. $175.00 While focusing a great amount of effort creating characters, analyzing text and building performances, the actor is likely to lose touch with their ever-changing instrument, the body and voice. Without continual reacquaintance between the actor and the actors'instrument, a separation of inner, coordinated unity frequently occurs. This is stressful for the working actor who finds they are frequently asking their body/voice to perform tasks for which it is not properly tuned. In our "Voice and Movement for the Actor" class, we will explore our acting instrument, utilizing a progression of Lessac exercises which treat the voice and body as a sum which is greater than its parts. In this re-association between the actor and the actor's energy-instrument, our aim is to set forth, from an 8-week exploration, a freshly minted actor who is ready to take on new tasks with a profoundly aligned and tuned voice, movement/body and energy/instrument. To register CLICK HERE<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> Acting for the Camera <https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> Teacher: Fred Gloor Mondays, June 3-July 22 (8 weeks) 7:00-8:30 p.m. $175.00 Actors will work in a studio situation to learn the basics of studio and on-location techniques of video performance. They will acquire skills that can be used in professional settings or for personal advancement. The class will focus on video performance training leading to the preparation of sample tapes, audition procedures and conduct, financial aspects of the local and national market, directing for the camera, and interaction and shot composition. To register CLICK HERE<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WeathervanePlayhouse?season=2642107&locati…> ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Meet your Instructors: Natalie Blalock Jennings moved to NYC directly after graduating from High School in Apopka, FL to attend the summer program at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. During that time she was encouraged by her singing teacher to audition for The American Musical and Dramatic Academy from where she graduated 2 years later. She received her equity card right here in NE Ohio from the Carousel Dinner Theatre (thank you Joey Patton). Natalie was most recently seen playing one of her dream roles (Mama Rose) in this summers production of GYPSY at the Beck Center for Performing Arts in Lakewood, OH. Some of her favorite shows have included Paper Moon (Miss Trixie Delight) at Ford's Theater, The Scarlet Pimpernel (Helen/Chanteuse) Broadway , Houdini (Madame Tolka/Wilma) at Goodspeed Opera House, The Little Mermaid (Ursula) at Beck Center for the Performing Arts, Annie (Miss Hannigan) at Bucks County Playhouse and Ladies and Gentlemen Natalie Blalock (Herself) at Joe's Pub, The Public Theatre, NYC. Other wonderful experiences include the T.V. shows Strangers with Candy (Edie Harley) "The Bully" episode, THE O.C. (Gail VanDeepen) and Eve (Mrs. Garris). Natalie is a grateful member of Actor's Equity and SAG. Fred Gloor is currently the Associate Artistic Director and Marketing Director at Weathervane Playhouse. He has directed five shows at Weathervane: It's Only a Play, You Can't Take It With You, The Lyons, 4000 Miles, and Noises Off. He taught Intro to Theatre, All levels of Acting, and Theatre History at Tri-C West, and is currently a member of the Theatre and Dance Faculty at Baldwin Wallace University where he teaches Intro to Theatre, Improv, and Script Analysis. A graduate of Kent State University, Fred's other directing credits include Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama, TitleWave, Charenton, The Second City Cleveland, CVLT, and Tri-C West. As an actor, he has performed at The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theater, Dobama, The Beck Center, Cain Park, The Second City Cleveland, The Ensemble Theatre, and as a cast member of Something Dada. A member of SAG-AFTRA, he has appeared in numerous commercials and such films as The Dream Catcher and Pirates with Leslie Nielsen, Eric Idle, and Rodney Dangerfield. Mavis Jennings performed as a singer and actor on Cirque du Soleil's Big Top productions of "Quidam" and "Varekai" from 1998 to 2016. During this time, he sang and acted in over 5000 shows on every continent except Antarctica; a place he hopes to visit one day. While with Cirque, Mavis contributed his teaching skills through the company's outreach program, "Cirque du Monde," where he taught beginning level acting and clown classes to under privileged children in several countries. It has been Mavis' greatest joy to teach and learn with students about all aspects of theatre, mask and movement techniques. Cirque du Soleil provided frequent Lecoq training workshops for its character actors, singers and acrobats during Mavis' years with the company. This training and years on a traveling stage have been a valuable resource for not only his future creativity, but also his teaching and directing at Kent State University. While Mavis currently resides with his family in Stow, Ohio he is frequently in touch with an enormous resource of friends and artistic-colleagues from around the globe with whom he continually endeavors to build a more worldly and diverse artistic vision.

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Two FREE pianos - University Circle
by Bill & Mark Corcoran 28 May '19

28 May '19

Need a practice or rehearsal studio piano? Two FREE Pianos One STEINWAY upright (yep, that’s right!), FREE One BALDWIN spinet, FREE One or both, you have them moved ASAP and they’re yours for free EASY University Circle location, freight elevator/loading dock available Contact: info(a)theatreinthecircle.com <mailto:info@theatreinthecircle.com> ASAP Bill & Mark Corcoran theatreinthecircle(a)gmail.com <mailto:theatreinthecircle@gmail.com> 1890 E. 107th Street, Apt. 520 Cleveland Ohio 44106 216-282-9424 theatreinthecircle.com

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Auditions: Live Bodies for Sale
by Playwrights Local 28 May '19

28 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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Wed 05/29 - Improv Skill Workshop: Starting Strong with Michael Busch (UCB, IO)
by Michael Busch 28 May '19

28 May '19

Tomorrow night! Improv Skill Workshop: Starting Strong In this workshop we will focus on pulling ideas from a monologue, strong initiations, and getting your idea across to your scene partner. This workshop is open to any level of experience. Wednesday 05/29 7-9pm Mahall's Apartment To sign up and for more information: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/improvskillworkshops About the instructor: Michael Busch has over 15 years of professional comedy experience in Los Angeles. He trained at IO West and UCB and was a member of house (Harold) teams at both theatres. His acting credits include Adam Ruins Everything, Conan, and The Goldbergs. -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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Readers for ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU at CPT's Dark Room June 11th
by CRAIG WEBB 28 May '19

28 May '19

Actor-Readers needed for a new adaptation of H.G. Wells' ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU - 6:30 pm June 11th CPT's Dark Room (Plus one Rehearsal-tba) This version uses "Double Casting" with the staff & patients of the Mental Asylum where the survivor, Edward Pendrake is incarcerated acting out the hero's story. (The original "Edward Prendick" seemed a bit much) We Need: H.G. Wells / Dr. Montgomery = Young Novelist in early carrer / Disgraced alcoholic assistant to Dr. Moreau Asylum Director / Dr. Moreau = Imperious older Bureaucrat / Obsessed scientific genius and tyrant Edward Pendrake = Young shipwreck survivor driven mad by misfortunes and horror Asylum Clerk / M'Ling = Underling to Asylum Director / Bestial servant to Moreau & Montgomery Female Patient / Lota = Young mental patient / Seductive "ward" of Dr. Moreau Asylum Guards / Sailors / Beast People = Large Men threatening as humans and Beast People Patients / Crewmen / Beast People = Males & Females with distinctive looks and behaviors as Humans & Beast People Narrator = To set the scenes & stage directions impossible to do in reading No memorization involved-only a ten page section of the play-but we will attempt limited movement, characterization, etc. Accents optional. Contact Craig A. Webb at burningriver(a)msn.com<mailto:burningriver@msn.com> or 216-288-7151 Participants will receive $5 to donate to The Dark Room (or not) Free beer and the opportunity to see and/or participate in other New scripts. Since Early Years Craig A. Webb burningriver(a)msn.com<mailto:burningriver@msn.com>

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CPH SUMMER ACADEMY | REGISTER TODAY!
by Marketing 28 May '19

28 May '19

CPH SUMMER ACADEMY RUNS JUNE 3-JULY 15! REGISTER TODAY! This summer, students ages 4-18 are welcome to engage in a variety of theatre classes organized by America's first regional theatre. Course offering include exploration into improvisation, scene study, and musical theatre. Classes are available for students of all abilities. CHECK OUT ONE OF OUR EXCITING OFFERINGS! AGES 13-18 Musical Theatre Intensive For the experienced musical performer, this session gives teens an opportunity to delve more deeply into the musical theatre songbook, perform solos, and learn choreography of full-scale dance numbers. This fun and collaborative experience will culminate in a presentation of the students' work on the last day of class. June 17-28 / 9am-3pm / $500 Click Here To Register: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?_ga=2.229260060.1455678… For more information email: academy(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:academy@clevelandplayhouse.com> or call 216.400.7046.

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Weathervane seeks performers for their 9th Annual 8x10 TheatreFest
by Fred Gloor 28 May '19

28 May '19

Weathervane Playhouse Announce Auditions for the 9th Annual 8x10 TheatreFest When: June 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. And June 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Where: Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane Akron, OH 44313 You can read copies of the scripts, and sign up for you audition time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054aaaa62aa2f49-8x108 Please be familiar with the role(s) you will be auditioning for. Auditions will involve reading sides from the scripts. The rehearsal schedule will be set up by individual directors and their casts. The Show runs Thursday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 21 at 2:30 pm.

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