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PRESS RELEASE: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre takes a "whack" at dark comedy, streaming THE NORWEGIANS
by Andrew Rothman 23 Dec '20

23 Dec '20

*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 12/22/20 ------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt(a)cvlt.org Website: www.cvlt.org *Chagrin Valley Little Theatre takes a "whack" at dark comedy, streaming THE NORWEGIANS 1/16 & 1/17 * CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, while remaining closed due to health restrictions, continues to entertain the community by web-streaming archival videos of past productions. To kick off 2021, CVLT will present an online encore of THE NORWEGIANS by C. Denby Swanson on January 16 & 17, 2021. Viewers will be able to watch the play at any time they choose on either day via the theatre's website at CVLT.org. Directed by Yvonne E. Pilarczyk, THE NORWEGIANS is set in the cold of a Minnesota winter. There we find a Texas transplant ('Olive,' played by Catherine Remick) and a Kentucky gal ('Betty,' played by Marylee Gotch) cursing the men who have recently scorned them. Hatching a plan to dispose of their exes, Betty refers Olive to a pair of bumbling hitmen: 'Gus' (Nick Grimsic) and 'Tor' (Don Knepper). However, just as the path of love has its ups and downs, hilarious twists and complications arise in this business of revenge. Does it lead to romance? Uff da! Swanson, a female playwright who offers a fresh new voice to contemporary comedy, lends THE NORWEGIANS a dark northern-American humor familiar to fans of "Fargo". It premiered in New York in 2013 and had an off-Broadway run in 2014 before being presented at CVLT's River Street Playhouse in 2015. The New York Times called it "extremely odd and delightful… a profane, playfully dark comedy that is often hysterical." The admission password for this one-weekend stream can be purchased by PayPal or credit card at CVLT.org. A $10 minimum is suggested but greater amounts are highly encouraged, helping CVLT to meet mortgage, utility, and other obligations during the difficult suspension of all in-person programming. Although this production includes adult themes, those seeking more family-friendly entertainment can look forward to CVLT's planned encore stream of the musical SISTER ACT this March, as well as a production of Steven Willensky's new musical ELLIOT AND ME in February. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is located at 40 River St. in Chagrin Falls and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions along with a grant from the Ohio Arts Council and by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture. ###

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VIRTUAL Drama Classes for All Ages and Abilities!
by Tessa Gaffney 23 Dec '20

23 Dec '20

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism's Winter Session is now available for registration. $100 for 10 weeks of classes. Receive a 15% discount for siblings by using the code SIBLINGSRULE at checkout. *ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE* *Saturdays, January 9 - March 13 (11AM - noon ET)* Our beginning drama class for young people. Learn the basics of acting and storytelling through movement, puppets, masks, mime, and improv. *Taught by Laura Valendza and Eve Urban* *NEXT STAGE TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP* *Saturdays, January 9 - March 13 (11AM - noon ET)* For teens and young adults, this class uses theatre technologies to create a group project. The emphasis is on developing communication skills needed to succeed onstage and in real life situations. *Taught by Ruben Ryan and Brandon Meeker* *IN MOTION!* *Saturdays, January 9 - March 13 (3 - 4PM ET)* Suitable for all ages and abilities, this is a movement class that empowers your body, mind, and creativity! A fun and easy way to keep your body and brain working throughout the winter months. *Taught by Bhawna Sudhir* *COMEDY WORKSHOP* *Mondays, January 11 - March 15 (6:30 - 7:30PM ET)* Make 'em laugh through improv, sketch comedy, stand-up, and more! *Taught by John Lynch and Brandon Meeker* *IMPROV FOR ALL* *Tuesdays, January 12 - March 16 (6 - 7PM ET)* This class explores short-form and long-form improv. *Taught by Ryan Ruben and Brandon Meeker* *WRITER'S ROOM: MYTHIC QUESTS AND FANTASY* *Wednesdays, January 13 - March 17 (6:30 - 7:30PM ET)* A collaborative writing experience in which participants will create an epic story of heroes, danger, and adventure! *Taught by Jordan Euell and John Lynch* *ACTING: REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES* *Wednesdays, January 13 - March 17 (7 - 8PM ET)* An inclusive acting class, participants will rehearse and perform in CADA's 2021 One-Act Play Festival. *Taught by Wendy Duke and Shannon Uphold* *VOICE ACTING* *Thursdays, January 14 - March 18 (7 - 8PM ET)* Use your voice in different settings, such as hosting/announcing, in animation, audiobooks, radio shows, commercials, video games, and more! *Taught by Shannon Uphold and Molly Wetzel* *BOLLYWOOD DANCE HAPPY HOUR* *Fridays, January 15 - March 19 (4 - 5PM ET)* Explore the world of Bollywood dancing while giving your body a wonderful workout. Completely accessible, inclusive, and suitable for all ages! *Taught by Bhawna Sudhir* Register at: centerforada.square.site Email: info(a)centerforada.org for more information *These classes can be accessed from anywhere in the world, so share with others who might be interested and come learn with us!* -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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Live Stream Meditation
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 22 Dec '20

22 Dec '20

Live Stream Meditation/Qigong Class Wednesday, 12/23/20, Noon Your first class is always FREE!! Tai Chi Institute USA is pleased to present our series of continuous classes facilitated by Sifu Edward Niam. Our Meditation class will introduce the fundamentals and techniques of how to feel, move and expand the Chi/Vital Energy. Regular meditation will bring balance back in your life and help you connect with your inner self and the world around you. Try a FREE class. Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com to receive an invitation for any of our classes. Take the first step to better mental, physical and spiritual health. Subscribe now for access to our entire library, so it does not matter where you start. You can always go back and review/learn anything you may have missed. ~Regain the concentration of a child at play… https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd Suite 68 Macedonia, Ohio 44056 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com <http://www.taichicleveland.com> taichicleveland(a)gmail.com moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <http://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland> www.liveyourlifeofpurpose.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig>

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Martin Luther King Jr. program postponed
by Margaret Reardon 22 Dec '20

22 Dec '20

Thank you to all who submitted a clip to be considered for the "voice" of Dr King for a Jan 16 program. The program has been postponed but if you contacted me I will keep your information for the future. Margaret Margaret Reardon MargaretReardonMarketing www.margaretreardonmarketing.com

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VIrtual Performances Advice Please!
by Margaret Reardon 22 Dec '20

22 Dec '20

Hi all, Would love to get some feedback on people's experiences doing virtual performances in terms of platforms and viewing options. May I also say thank you to all who have tested these waters in 2020. It's helped me get through the last 9 months relatively unscathed. Here's to the year 2021 which can't get here fast enough. Thanks in advance and stay well. Margaret Margaret Reardon Margaret Reardon Marketing www.margaretreardonmarketing.com

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Imposters Theater Presents: 5 Ways To Jumpstart Your Writing Workshop
by Imposters Comedy 22 Dec '20

22 Dec '20

*Imposters Theater Presents * *Start Getting Started: 5 Ways To Jumpstart Your Comedy Writing* *Thursday 01/07 7-9pm* https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/5-tools-to-jumpstart-your-comedy… Here's a workshop for everyone who wants to either START writing or write more consistently in the new year! In this workshop we will focus on practical ways to get your brain moving when it feels like it’s stuck in park. About Imposters Theater/Michael Busch: https://www.imposterstheater.com/about And check out the rest of our workshops coming up in January: https://www.imposterstheater.com/classes

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THAT GUY, an Award Winning Play Script by Peter Anthony Fields
by Peter Anthony Fields 22 Dec '20

22 Dec '20

The script of my stage play, THAT GUY, is the top Award Winner in the Performing Arts category of the 2020 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest. http://americanbookfest.com/2020bbapressrelease.html A playwright who receives inspiration by interacting with the imagined characters from the play that he is currently writing, is struggling through a period of writer’s block as his characters have “stopped talking” to him. He soon begins to experience a strong resurgence of depression and anxiety, along with other physical and cognitive impairments. After receiving a devastating diagnosis, he is determined to get his life headed in a productive and positive direction. But despite his best efforts, everything that matters the most in his life seems to be on the verge of falling apart. Here's what people are saying about the script: "...I loved reading That Guy, it really spoke to me on a very personal level and I felt comforted and reassured by the struggle of the main character with his thoughts and his writing, I'm sure many other audience members would too!" --Rosie Devine, Drama teacher at Kingsley Academy, U.K. “This is truly a beautiful work of art, […] this took ame on an emotional journey that I did not expect to affect me so much in so many ways. It is such a positive, powerful, and uplifting piece of work to me. I think that it speaks to a lot of people – and not everyone in the same way.” –Christine Haber, reader Treat yourself or someone you know with a copy of THAT GUY: A STAGE PLAY, available on Kindle and paperback at Amazon.com https://amazon.com/dp/B08HGRW5JN <https://amazon.com/dp/B08HGRW5JN?fbclid=IwAR1Z6ca7Mi1SS_p-r73wIn6tKtuNvi-PB…> Thank you! Sincerely, *Peter Anthony Fields* *Playwright & Novelist* *Official Website <https://peteroctb.wixsite.com/peteranthonyfields>* *Twitter Profile <https://twitter.com/PeterFields2>* *Amazon.com Author's page <http://amazon.com/author/peteranthonyfields>*

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NOW SEEKING - Passionate High Schoolers (Grades 9-12) Interested in Multiple Artistic Disciplines!
by MAC Choreography 22 Dec '20

22 Dec '20

*HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!* *Registration is now open for the second semester at Next Level Performing Arts Group based in Cleveland, Ohio!* *This season our students and staff have been hard at work preparing for movie auditions, working on television sets, performing for international music festivals, and creating video projects tailored to each individual student! * *We are so excited to see what 2021 brings!* *We at Next Level are training our members to be overall performers and industry leaders offering 20+ rotating classes in addition to preparing for our performance season and Showcase. * *OUR ROTATING CURRICULUM * *(NOTE: Intended to be read going down by column):* DANCE MUSIC ACTING TV/FILM PRODUCTION INDUSTRY EDUCATION DANCE FOR FILM VOICE ACTING ACTING FOR CAMERA AUDITION PREP EXPERI-DANCE! MUSICAL THEATRE ACTING FOR CAMERA DANCE FOR FILM FULL PACKAGE HIP HOP/ STREET JAZZ MUSIC THEORY ACTING THE SONG FILM SCENE STUDY INDUSTRY INSIDER JAZZ WIND INSTRUMENTS MONOLOGUES MAKING A MOVIE MUSICAL SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 101 TAP WORLD MUSIC SCENE STUDY PRODUCTION 101 “YOU” IN THE ROOM! THEATER *HOW TO "BOOK!" (AUDITION BOOK CLASS)* * Here's a closer look into what we do:|* https://youtu.be/Zbr4ju5-AKY https://youtu.be/7tl_UB09fiY https://youtu.be/N_z5jWMMAT4 *Email NextLevelShowChoir(a)gmail.com <NextLevelShowChoir(a)gmail.com> with any questions or to register!* *Enjoy the holidays, and we hope to see you in the new year! :)* *Best,* *THE NEXT LEVEL TEAM*

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GOT YOUR EYE CANDY
by Joseph Bauer 22 Dec '20

22 Dec '20

*"Because They’re Young,"*blockbuster urban crime novel by rock star author Joey Bauer is a must-have Amazon paperback and eBook. This young adult/new adult thriller is the riveting tale of fearless kids at Los Angeles' notorious Juvenile Hall rising up and, led by a charismatic young social worker, fighting the Law to the finish. Based on a true story of teen rebels vs. ruthless old people in suits, it is one crazy hot page-turner. Act like you know!

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Self-Compassion Workshop New Year's Eve & more (Colleen Clement - Transforming through the Arts)
by clement.coaching＠yahoo.com 21 Dec '20

21 Dec '20

COMPASSION - CONFIDENCE - CREATIVITYMore classes & workshops starting next week & January including Self-Compassion through the Arts on New Year's Eve! - Self-Compassion through the Arts: 2-hour online workshop for adults - At Home with Puppetry: 4-week online class for young & old - Caregiver Support through the Arts: 2-hour online workshop for adults - Creativity Clinic: Online Master Class exploration into your creative self - Confidence Clinics: 2-hour online self-esteem boost workshops for high school, 18+, & 50+ For information on these & more, including private coaching sessions, please visit http://www.colleenclement.com/events Colleen Clement, PhD Transforming through the Arts www.colleenclement.com

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