February 2020 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Looking for Male to Join the Cast of Bright Star in Hudson
by Will C Crosby 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

Additional Role Available for Bright Star at Hudson Players Directed/Choreographed by Will C. Crosby Musically Directed by Trevor Lanford Choreography Consulting by Sarah Menser Stage Management by Michelle Dolciato Produced by Dan Gerbracht and Gary Maher PRODUCTION DATES: Apr. 24, 25, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15 & 16, 2020 Regular Rehearsals will start March 1st, with an initial cast meeting and read through on February 20th. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7pm-10pm Location: The Barlow Community Center (41 S Oviatt Street, Hudson, OH 44236) Roles Available Stanford/Male Ensemble- This is a very Active Ensemble Track,In Act 1, Stanford is the towns lawyer who facilitates the Mayors business. He has many spoken and sung lines. Do not expect to be off stage much or at all if you are cast in this show. Looking for a strong Baritone to add to our powerhouse cast. Interested in the Role? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby – Willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com

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Playwrights Festival continues this Thurs-Sat at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

THE 2020 NEOMFA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL CONTINUES THIS THURS-SAT AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM For the ninth year, convergence-continuum continues its successful collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts (NEOMFA) in Creative Writing Program. The Festival continues this weekend, Thursday-Saturday at 8 pm, with three short plays. This weekend features the one-act drama The Purple Queen by Ralph Myers, directed by Tyson Douglas Rand, and two ten-minute plays: First to Die Wins, a comedy by Justin Lazor, directed by Eva Nel Brettrager and Autopoiesis a performance piece by Oana Leuce, directed by David Munnell. The three plays feature the following cast members: J.C. Cifranic, Samantha Cocco, Jamal Davidson, Mike Frye, Robert Lucchesi, Casey McCann, Grace Mitri, J.P. Peralta, Hanna Storch, Tim Tavcar and Monica Zach. The 2020 NEOMFA Playwrights Festival runs this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (February 20-22) at 8 pm at convergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd., Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students. Tickets and information are available at http://convergence-continuum.org or 216-687-0074. SEE WHAT THE NEXT GENERATION OF PLAYWRIGHTS IS UP TO!

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The Gag// Black Excellence
by Luka Black 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

The Monthly Club Kidd Drag / Burlesque Show The Gag Highlights the 80s club kid scene in a modern contemporary way. It's also a Dance Party with the Hottest DJs In Cleveland. 18+ IF YOU DARE. The Winchester Music Tavern. 12112 Madison ave. Doors at 10/ Show at 11:30 5$ at the door or get your Tickets online! Show your inner Party Monster. In this Rendition of The Gag is We are back for Some more wig Snatching! Celebrating all the Melanin Gods and Goddess’s of the world. Black Excellence is Here to stay, with your Local and Semi local Faves @i_bringthevibes Issa Vybe @diamondkaleigha Kaleigha Diamond @reneestarrprice Cocoa Star @divothecreator Dakota Cox @vogue.luk Kimmy Katarja follow The Gag on Instsagram @Thegagcle Partners Include: Glamour Edge Beauty, BlackMass, Cleveland Burlesque, Drag news Ohio and The Gag! Same place, Same time, New Gag! Show up as your best self! "Come for the party, Stay for The Gag!"

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Auditions / A Nervous Smile by John Belluso / none too fragile
by Sean Derry 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

*What:* Auditions for A Nervous Smile by John Belluso, directed by Sean Derry *When:* Saturday, February 29th, 11am - 4pm & 6pm - 9pm *Where:* none too fragile theatre, 732 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44302 *How: *Email RSVP to Sean Derry @ sjsderry(a)gmail.com. *Auditions consist of cold readings from script.* *Who:* Any & All AEA & non AEA Actors who fit the following: Roles: *Brian* - White Male, Late 30's - Late 40's, A college Professor, husband & father *Eileen* - White Female, Late 30's - Late 40's, wife of Brian & mother *Nicole* - White Female 30's, friend of Brian & Eileen *Blanka* - White Female, Late 50's+, Maid/Nanny, Russian Accent *Story:* A wealthy New York couple, strained to the breaking point by caring for their severely disabled daughter, Emily, weigh their own happiness against that of their child - with shocking consequences. Emily's lyrical poetry, the bitter volleys of the couple's disintegrating marriage, and the appraisals of the outside world frame the narrative of the insightful play. A Nervous Smile is a brutal portrait of love, lust and despair set against Belluso's fiery brand of social satire. *"Provocative...meaty topics of immediate political and social currency...honest, funny and compassionate." - The New York Times* *"Belluso's dialogue is most compelling...because of his perspective, his empathy and obvious skill, Belluso is a name to remember." - The San Diego Union - Tribune* *"Belluso understands that it's not necessary to grapple directly with the headlines to comment on our greed-driven society." - The Village Voice* *"Belluso's play brings a fresh, honest perspective and a surprising amount of humor to the emotionally difficult subject." - The Louisville Courier - Journal* *Performance Dates:* May 8th - May 23rd, 11 performances total, Thursdays - Saturdays @ 8pm, Saturday, May 9th @ 4pm & 8pm, Sunday, May 17th @ 2pm, Monday, May 18th @ 8pm. *Rehearsal Dates:* April 13th - May 7th, Generally: Mondays - Fridays 7pm - 11pm *Equity Contracts are available. All non-AEA actors will be paid a $600 stipend.*

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Auditions - Rock The House Entertainment
by kelly clymer 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

Rock The House Entertainment will be holding auditions for the 2020 Season! We’re looking for the region’s best entertainers – DJs, MCs, and DANCERS! Sunday, March 8th, 2020 Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence, OH 44131 For more info, and to register: https://www.rthgroup.com/talentauditions Contact Entertainment Manager, Kelly Clymer, with any questions. Kelly.clymer(a)rthgroup.com

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THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND at the Playhouse Square (CSU)
by Theatre 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

-------------------------------------------------------- Presented by Cleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND February 27 - March 8, 2020 The Outcalt Theatre - Playhouse Square Written By Tom Stoppard, Directed by Russ Borski This one-act play within a play is part parody, part farce, part whodunit, and explores the ideology of free will and fate. A murder mystery with a twist ending, it intertwines classic characters of melodrama with the commentary and insecurities of modern critics. Performances - Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:00pm $5-$15 TICKETS: http://www.playhousesquare.org/multicategory/category/cleveland-state-unive… DINNER AND A SHOW: Friday, February 28, 2020 - $25 by pre-reservation only with code "DIN". No walkups. INFO HERE<https://class.csuohio.edu/theatre-dance/dinner-and-show-0>. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED SHOW: Thursday, March 5, 2020 - $5 with code "ASL". Interpreters will be on hand to sign along with the performance. Featuring an all CSU Cast: (in alphabetical order) Erin Ashdown Felicity Cunningham John Cox Inspector Hound Ben Gillooly Patron #4 Amelia Higgins Patron #1 Jaren Hodgson Simon Gascoyne Corinne Howery Cynthia Muldoon Gabe Jones BBC Voice Aaron Levigne Major Magnus Muldoon Emmett Podgorski Patron #2 Sullivan Ratcliff Moon Emerson Santuomo Mrs. Drudge Tessa Skovira Patron #3 Jarrod Vullo Birdboot --------------------------------------------------------

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AUDITIONS for THE SEAGULL at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Hannah Hilty 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

Western Reserve Playhouse auditions for THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov Translated by Michael Frayn Directed by August Scarpelli Audition Dates: Saturday February 22nd from 2pm-6pm Sunday February 23rd from 12pm-3pm Callbacks: Sunday March 1st from 11am-3pm Sign up here : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADA92AA5F85-theseagull Please refer to the link above for a full list of roles. Rehearsals: Will begin approximately April 26th Performances: June 5th thru June 21st Location: Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44286 ------------------------------ Audition Requirements: - Arrive at least 10 minutes before the audition time slot to fill out required information and receive an excerpt. - When possible, actors will be asked to stay to read scenes with other prospective actors. - Total audition time will not exceed 40 minutes. - Please bring all known conflicts to the auditions. - Please bring, if available, headshots and resumes. (supplied material may not be returned) - Prospective cast, under the age of 18, will need to have a guardian attend the audition. What to prepare: - Please prepare one monologue (not exceeding 2 minutes ) that to you is Chekhovian (Either from one of Chekhov’s plays OTHER than The Seagull OR one that you think is fitting ) - Please come with having read the play (you can find a free translation here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1754/1754-h/1754-h.htm ) If you have any questions for the director, please email august(a)thewrp.org If you are interested and have a conflict with the audition time please let us know! Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Rd, Bath, Ohio 44286 330-620-7314 www.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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Tickets available for "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" at Curtains! Mystery Theatre
by Matthew J. Wilks 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

Curtains! Mystery Theatre Ticketsare now available for the premiere performance of "TheAdventures of Sherlock Holmes" An OldTime Radio Show Presentedat the Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron, OhioSundaysMarch 15 & 22, April 19 & 26 6:30 PM Timetravel to the 1940's and be in the audience of a radio broadcast. See thevisual production of sound effects as the actors unravel these classic mysteryprograms: "The Haunting Hour" and "Sherlock Holmes and theTolling Bell." ForTickets visit curtainsmysterytheatre.com Discountsavailable for parties of 8 or more.To booka group or for more information call Tollfree 888.mre.prtz (673-7789)

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AUDITIONS - World Premier Musical
by Dane CT Leasure 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

Rubber City Theatre is holding auditions for 2019/2020 mainstage season production of On The Line. We are casting local AEA and non-union actors. Audition appointments are by appointment only. WHEN: Saturday, February 22 from 12:30pm - 7:00pm Accepting Video Auditions through Feb. 22. CALL BACKS - Saturday, February 29 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm WHERE: Rubber City Theatre 243 Furnace St Akron, OH 44304 TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY E-MAIL to casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. Please include your name, phone number, an attachment of your headshot and resume, and your preferred day and/or time. You will receive a response within three business days. We will endeavor to schedule you as near as possible to your requested time, pending availability. AEA contracts: One AEA contract (Special Appearance Tier 1) at this time. Non-AEA contracts: Non-AEA Contracts will pay $100 stipend. PREPARATION: Please prepare a 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song and be prepared to read from the script. An accompanist will be provided. You will be auditioning for Dane CT Leasure, Director and Artistic Director, and Russell Aguirre, Artistic Apprentice. Please bring a copy of your most current headshot and resume. VIDEO AUDITIONS: Please submit a video of 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song. Rehearsals: Please note rehearsals are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30-10:00pm, and Sundays from 4:00-9:00pm. The final week of rehearsal will end of Wednesday and tech will begin on Saturday 12:00-4:00pm followed by a Sunday from 4:00-9:00pm. At the beginning of the week leading into opening, we will have Monday off. Performances are typically Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. We will only allow a couple conflicts during the rehearsal process, no conflicts during tech and show run. Venue: This show’s rehearsal and performance location are at our venue at 243 Furnace St. Akron, OH 44304. Intimacy: Please note that the following characters kiss members of the same and possibly opposite sex during this production: Helen, Billie, Sandra, Ellie, Betty, Robert, Nick, and Clary. Each moment will be discussed and choreographed to the comfort of the actors playing those roles. All other characters will kiss hands and cheeks in one number of the show, which will also be choreographed to the comfort of the actors. In reference to the character descriptions below - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville). On The Line A New Musical by Rachel Dean and Amy Burgess Director: Dane CT Leasure Music Director: Jaron M. LeGrair First rehearsal: March 30, 2020 Opens: May 1, 2020 Closes: May 17, 2020 Casting: 10W, 6M Set in 1945 Akron, during the Second World War. 1. Helen Brown (29) - She is headstrong, straight-forward, stubborn, and follows the rules to the letter. She is fiercely protective of the women of the factory, and is quick to stand up for what she thinks is right. Helen often gets in the way of her own happiness by choosing to be outwardly strong instead of vulnerable to those who she’s closest to. 2. Eleanor “Ellie” Good (19) - Ellie’s energy is bright, kind, and flirtatious. She is clearly aware of her effect on others. A dreamer at heart, she wants to make her father happy, but finds it takes her further and further away from her own pursuit of happiness. 3. Billie Harris (34) - A long time worker on the factory floor --one of only a few women who worked on the floor before the war. She is friendly, warm, and familial and lives her life without much fanfare. She accepts things the way they are, and focuses on her own personal desires and needs -- she knows that progress takes time -- a philosophy that is often at odds with Helen’s impatience for change. 4. Lt. Sandra O’Hare (26) - Sandra is a dashingly beautiful woman with the confidence of a man. A lieutenant in the Navy and the youngest person in charge of a department at the Office of War Information, she is able to command the room and the attention of men and women alike with forcefulness. She’s unquestionably in charge, intelligent, and quick, but with a sense of humor that keeps her amused, upbeat, and sure in the face of conflict. 5. Mr. G.S. Good/Frank (52) Mr. G.S. Good - Owner and foreman of the factory. He is buttoned-up, strait-laced, and very comfortable with maintaining tradition. His first concern is and always has been whatever is best for the factory, which, to him, is synonymous with what is best for the family. Frank - a member of the Four F’s. Probably the only good player in the group. 6. Robert Sheridan (45) - Together with romantic partner Clarence Ryan, is the co-owner of Akron’s Ritz theater and its adjoining bar as well as the temporarily closed Summit Lake Resort. The two moved from New York to Akron in 1935, having survived the depression due to considerable real estate and land holdings. Robert has always been the frontman for the two’s business exploits, a dynamic at play in their long-standing romantic relationship as well. 7. Clarence “Clary” Ryan (42) - Longtime business and romantic partner of Robert Sheridan. He’s always been the more detail-oriented of the two, both in business and life; he’s much more likely to feel the stress of perfectionism and getting everything just right. This tendency to be keyed-up is complemented well by Robert’s relaxed and playful approach to life. 8. Buck (25) - Robert’s longtime personal assistant and bartender of the Ritz Bar. Always up for a good time, Buck is never far from stoking some kind of mischief. Southern boy from New Orleans. 9. Nick Butz (30s) - Bumbling clarinet player and bandleader of the truly awful but always dogged Four F’s. Always looking for gigs, always underemployed, and potentially the least talented member of the group, he’s perhaps best defined by his hapless determination and obsession with his hair. 10. Frances/Film Crew (30s) Frances - a member of the Four F’s, and a sometimes composer/songwriter for the band. 11. Finn (drag)/Factory Girl (Mary)/Film Crew (drag) (woman) (20s) Finn - a member of the Four F’s. Mary - a bit of a busybody, but a well-meaning one. Any Race. 12. Factory Girl (Margie)/Party Guest (20-40) Margie - Doesn’t talk much, but doesn’t need to - she is incredibly skilled at her work, and communicates only what and when she needs to. Any Race. 13. Factory Girl (Elaine)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) Elaine - A self-styled realist, though others might say pessimist. Efficient at her job, and a valuable team member. Any Race. 14. Factory Girl (Betty)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s) Betty - Smart and analytical, but new to the job at the factory and prone to mistakes. She tends to cower before authority. Any Race. 15. Factory Girl (Ruth)/Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) Ruth - Optimistic, and often a source of wartime information for the other factory workers, since her brother is on or near the front lines. Any Race. 16. Factory Girl (Jean) /Fairy/Party Guest (20s-30s) Jean - A bit nosy, a bit talkative, and overall supportive of the other girls on the line and hopeful for the war’s end. Any Race.

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LCCC NEWS: Stocker Arts Center Hosts “Ain’t I A Woman!” & Civic Concert Band & Civic Orchestra Concert
by Allison Jack 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

LCCC Presents Civic Orchestra Concert Lorain County Community College Arts and Humanities division’s Civic Orchestra will hold a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Stocker Arts Center Hoke Theatre. Under the direction of Robert Beckstrom, the orchestra will perform two new works by Cleveland area composers, as well as a classic favorite. The performance begins with The Watchers, by William Rayer, who composed the piece in conjunction with a novel (same title) he authored. His music conveys the themes of good vs. evil, greed vs. benevolence, and triumph out of conflict. The second premiere piece is Due Concertante 2019 for two B-flat clarinets and orchestra, by Daniel Shell. His evocative music has a Latin influence and explores unusual orchestral sounds woven together by the two soloists. Shell is the orchestra's principal bassist, as well as an adjunct instructor in the LCCC Cisco Network Academy. The concert also includes the Swan Lake Suite by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky. For tickets, call the Stocker Arts Center Box Office at (440) 366-4040. General admission is $9 for adults. Tickets for LCCC students, staff, children and seniors 65+ tickets are $8. Tickets are $7 for groups of 15 or more. For more information, contact the division of Arts and Humanities at (440) 366-4013 or visit www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/civic-orchestra<http://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/civic-orchestra>. Stocker Arts Center is on the campus of Lorain County Community College, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on campus is free. -- LCCC Stocker Arts Center Hosts “Ain’t I A Woman!” Lorain County Community College’s Social Sciences and Human Services division will present “Ain’t I A Woman!” in honor of Women’s History Month and Black History Month at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 at Stocker Arts Center as part of the Random Acts Series in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre. The chamber music theatre work produced by The Core Ensemble brings to life four outstanding African American women: former slave and abolitionist Sojourner Truth, novelist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, folk artist Clementine Hunter, and civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. Dramatic interpretations are accompanied by a jazz trio, drawing upon music ranging from rural to urban, from Antebellum Spirituals to the Jazz Age, from folk music to compositions for the concert stage including works by Diane Monroe. An after-talk with the ensemble follows the performance. A craft session will be held before the show from 6-7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre lobby led by Gail Crum, Jill Milenski and Gayle Pritchard, artists are from the "Women in Conversation" art exhibit that will be on display in the Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery from February 28 through April 2. Call the Stocker Box Office at (440) 366-4040 to order tickets for this event. Tickets are $8 or $5 for students.The box office is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 90 minutes prior to ticketed events. Guests may also purchase tickets online at www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com>. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on the campus is free. Follow Stocker Arts Center on Facebook and @StockerArts on Twitter and Instagram. -- LCCC Hosts Civic Concert Band Lorain County Community College’s Civic Concert Band will hold a "Music From Your Hymnal” concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the Stocker Arts Center in the Hoke Theatre. The performance features familiar hymns such as God of our Fathers, Lead on, O King Eternal, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, Battle Hymn of the Republic, How Firm a Foundation, Eternal Father, Strong to Save and Amazing Grace. The concert is directed by Mark Wainwright. Admission is free. For more information, contact the division of Arts and Humanities at (440) 366-4013 or visit www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/civic-orchestra<http://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/civic-orchestra>. Stocker Arts Center is on the campus of Lorain County Community College, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on campus is free. -- Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator | Marketing & Communications Lorain County Community College (440) 366-7082

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