January 2020 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

NEW CLASS: THE ACTOR AT WORK
by August Scarpelli 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES THE NEXT COURSE IN THEIR NEW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - AND ITS COMING UP QUICKLY!! THE ACTOR AT WORK (An advanced look at all the actor is tasked with. From the Audition to the Audience) Instructor: August Scarpelli Dates/Time: January 28th - March 17th / Tuesdays - 4:30pm - 6:00pm (8 weeks) Ages: 13+ Cost: $95.00 DEADLINE for registration is 24 hours before the first class. Acting: one of the oldest and most celebrated arts. We have had “actors” in our culture for as long as we can tell. We are all natural storytellers. Acting today comes with a lot of obstacles and requires a lot of preparation. Tasks such as how to prepare most effectively and efficiently for an audition, rehearsals, and performances is what we will be discovering in this course. In this course students will… ● Explore a series of techniques geared towards performing a successful audition. ● Learn how and what to prepare, as well as how to behave and perform in this unique setting. ● Students will be required to “audition” for a specific play in front of a panel of local professionals. ● Teach and sharpen the technical skills that an actor uses to do their work. ● Study the great acting teachers and innovators from Stanislavski to Chekov, Brecht, Spolin, Brook, and well beyond (all will be taught). ● Prepare a scene with a partner(s) from a classic and challenging play - this scene will be the final presentation in front of local professionals. Find out more at https://thewrp.org/event/wrp-education-department-2020-winter-course-catalo… Feel free to send any questions to our Education Director, August Scarpelli, at augusts(a)thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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NEW CLASS: SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE
by August Scarpelli 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES THE NEXT COURSE IN THEIR NEW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - AND ITS COMING UP QUICKLY!! SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE Instructor: Kyle Huff Dates/Time: January 23rd - March 12th / Thursdays 4:30pm - 6:00pm (8 weeks) Ages 13+ Cost: $95.00 DEADLINE for registration is 24 hours before the first class. Come and explore our greatest poet! On our journey we’ll not only find ourselves in some of the greatest plays ever performed and poems ever written; but, we will discover the true art of play and the joy of group creativity as we build a brand new performance based on The Bard’s work. In this course we will… ● Introduce students to the significance of Shakespeare in our culture. ● Introduce the students to and expand upon effective use of narrative storytelling, acting, memorization, relevant production elements (i.e. set creation, costuming, lighting, properties, marketing), elocution, rhetoric, and classical literature. ● Discover the joy of Shakespeare’s poetry by performing his speeches, soliloquies, and scenes. ● Create an open and creative environment for all of our artists. Find out more at https://thewrp.org/event/wrp-education-department-2020-winter-course-catalo… Feel free to send any questions to our Education Director, August Scarpelli, at augusts(a)thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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"Art of Murder, " Improv, Youth Classes & Playwrighting, "Pippin" Auditions in January at CVLT
by Andrew Rothman 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE www.CVLT.org <https://cvlt.org/> JANUARY 10 & 11 <https://cvlt.org/events/rsvp-as-seen-on-tv/> RSVP: As Seen On TV - New & Improved! <https://cvlt.org/events/rsvp-as-seen-on-tv/> The River Side Valley Players improv troupe returns for another episode of As Seen on TV: The Improvised Reality Show. In this live, fully-improvised show, the cast transforms themselves into reality TV stars based on audience suggestions. JANUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 8 <https://cvlt.org/events/art-of-murder/> ART OF MURDER by Joe DiPietro <https://cvlt.org/events/art-of-murder/> In his countryside estate, overbearing painter Jack (Mark Hilan), his vengeful artist wife (Theresa Dean), and their housekeeper (Civia Wiesner) are expecting a visit from Jack's flamboyant art dealer (Christian Achkar). Everyone has a motive for murder, but the twists and turns of this taut, funny play will keep you guessing about who will kill and who will be killed. This play is a collaboration with the Valley Art Center <https://www.valleyartcenter.org/> and features artwork by Suzan Kraus <http://suzart.blogspot.com/> and Mary Ann Breisch. Enjoy pre-show Happy Hours with guest bartenders on Fridays Jan. 24 and 31, and Feb. 7. YOUTH THEATRE <https://cvlt.org/youth> Our 2020 Winter Youth Theatre sessions for grades 1-12 will begin on January 4 and registration slots remain available! Saturdays, grades 1-12 rehearsing. These sessions culminate in performances on February 22 and 23. CVLT.org/youth <https://cvlt.org/youth> YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS WANTED <https://cvlt.org/events/1010-young-playwrights/> We invite aspiring playwrights (18 and under) to submit their 10-minute plays by February 15, 2020. Complete details at CVLT.org/events/1010-young-playwrights/ <https://cvlt.org/events/1010-young-playwrights/> OPEN AUDITIONS AUDITIONS for "PIPPIN" <https://cvlt.org/auditions/> - January 8 & 12 CVLT seeks actors for PIPPIN by Roger O. Hirson with Music/Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. All roles available! Direction by Jacqi Loewy, Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti, and Choreography by Jen Justice. Performances: March - April Complete Details: CVLT.org/auditions <https://cvlt.org/auditions/>

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MISS GREATER CLEVELAND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
by Christine Gruttadauria 01 Jan '20

01 Jan '20

The Miss Greater Cleveland/Northern Ohio Scholarship Pageant is part of the Miss America scholarship program. Interview, talent, and community service comprise the competition. Currently accepting applications for Miss and Teen at missohio.org. Also inviting Princesses to be part of our program. The pageant is Saturday, February 1st in Strongsville and registration deadline is January 12th. For more info, please contact Executive Director Charmae Cottom at ccottom(a)kent.edu. Come join us and meet Miss Ohio and other title holders on January 12th! A free pizza party/information session will be held at Pizza Hut, 14089 Pearl Rd, Strongsville from 1:00-3:00. Also, anyone interested in advertising in the program book, please email cmgrutt(a)gmail.com. This is a great way to get recognition while supporting a worthy cause. Miss America is a leader in charitable work while providing thousands in scholarships to young women annually. ================= Thank you! Christine Gruttadauria Sent from my iPhone

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Final Call: Hiring LIGHTING DESIGNER for Hudson High Drama
by Russell, Bob 01 Jan '20

01 Jan '20

Hudson High Drama (Hudson High School) is now accepting resumes for a LIGHTING DESIGNER. If you sent in your materials previously, you do not need to resubmit. We will continue to accept resumes through this Sunday, 1/5/20, and then we will follow up with indviduals for interviews. Our spring production is The Little Mermaid, April 17-19. Indviduals must have an interest in working with and training high school students, be able to work collaboratively, within a given time frame, concept and budget. This is a paid position with the possibility of contract renewal. Hudson Drama is an active participant with the Dazzle Awards and our production will be adjudicated. Applicants: send resume and images of previous work to russellbo at hudson.k12.oh.us Thank you! -- Please note: This email and any response to it is being archived for later retrieval and may constitute a public record and therefore may be made available upon request in accordance with Ohio Public Records law (ORC 149.43). Please think GREEN before printing this email.

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NEW ACCENT CLASS
by August Scarpelli 01 Jan '20

01 Jan '20

WESTERN RESERVE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES THE FIRST COURSE IN THEIR NEW EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - AND ITS COMING UP QUICKLY!! The Wide World of Accents 1 (How to discover your own accent and master others) Instructor: Shley Snider Dates/Time: January 13th - February 3rd / Mondays - 4:30pm - 6:00pm (4 weeks) Ages: 13+ Cost: $55.00 DEADLINE for registration is 24 hours before the first class. Everyone has an accent, and using different ones from all over the world can be a big part of our theatrical endeavors. Come and learn how to discover your own accent and how to successfully deliver an RP British, New York, Scottish, and German accent. Not only a useful skill for auditioning, but one of the most fun tricks in theatre! Find out more at https://thewrp.org/event/wrp-education-department-2020-winter-course-catalo… Feel free to send any questions to our Education Director, August Scarpelli, at augusts(a)thewrp.org -- August Scarpelli Education Director Western Reserve Playhouse august(a)thewrp.org (440)654-3624

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Model Actor Websites, Demo Reels, Comp Cards
by jataya wiley 01 Jan '20

01 Jan '20

Models & Actors, if you would like to update your marketing resources in order to help take you to the next level this New Year, I would love to help. From now until January 15th I am offering discounted pricing on Digital Comp Cards, Demo/Sizzle Reels and Websites! Digital Comp Cards $25 Demo/Sizzle Reels $97 3 – 5 Page Website Starting at $250 Send an email to ptb(a)tayabelle.com with the subject line of either “Digital Comp Cards”, “Demo/Sizzle Reels” or “Website” for more information and a free consultation.

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