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Berko review: INTIMATE APPAREL @ Ensemble
by Roy Berko 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

•••••••••••••••• *Capsule judgment: “Intimate Apparel” is a well-honed script which gets a superior production under the adept direction of Sarah May. This is a play well-worth seeing!* To read the entire review go to www.royberko.info To read the review of other CLE area reviewers go to www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com ••••••••••••••••••••

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You Can Still RSVP! Meet Jean Zarzour & Don Mannarino, Hypnotist on "Wake Up And Live With The Arts, " Tues. 2/11
by sue holland johnson 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

Come, join us on “WU&Lw/Arts” You’re Invited! toattendA New WUAL Day!"'Creating Miracles, Magic & Makeovers' Living Life & Career on a Higher Level"A conversation with Jean Zarzour & Don MannarinoAt “Wake Up And Live With the Arts” Show Tuesday, February 11, 202012:00 – 1:30 PRainey InstituteFree Admission Are you living a brand new life? Are you feeling empowered to be the best you can be? Are your dreams coming to pass? What do you need to do to live your best life? How can you release negative influences, including toxic people and situations? Be inspired by our featured guests Jean Zarzour, Actor and Don Mannarino, Certified Hypnotist, who will share their stories of overcoming challenges, how they transformed their lives, and how you can transform your life to live on a higher level. Learn Secrets of Miracles, Magic and Makeovers for Your Personal, Professional & Creative Development. Follow Universal Principles and Practices to embrace positive influences to enhance Your . . . . . . Financial Independence . Healthy, Happy Relationships (Getting Rid of Toxic People and Situations) . Manifesting Life and Career Dreams . Living Your Best Life. "Miracles, Magic and Makeovers:" The Law of Attraction Watch the local and national news. Read the Internet. The media do not seem to address solutions to problems the community and country continue to face, eg., school and community shootings. The media seems to perpetuate and exacerbate the violence by broadcasting and magnifying the incidents. Join us to experience a non-traditional, thought-provoking approach to answers and problem-solving strategies to address life changes. Free Admission RSVP: wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com by Wednesday, February 5th (Number attending) Sue JohnsonDirector, Wake Up And Live's Actors StudioProducer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com ===========================================Yes! I Will attend "Wake Up And Live With the Arts "Tuesday, February 11, 12:00 - 1:30 PRainey InstituteToday's Date: NAME: # Attending: Email: Phone:

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Documentary - GOING ATTRACTIONS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE MOVIE PALACE - at the Cinematheque!
by Genevieve Schwartz 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

FYI, this film shows Oscar Sunday at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11610 Euclid Ave. Admission $10; CSU I.D. holders and those age 25 & under $7. Sunday, February 9, at 2:45 pm GOING ATTRACTIONS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF THE MOVIE PALACE Australia/USA, 2019, April Wright This multi-award-winning new documentary is a love letter to the lavish movie palaces-many now gone-built in cities across America during the teens, twenties, and thirties. The film chronicles the history and architectural significance of these grand, ornate gathering places, as well as their current importance as historic theaters vital to the cultural life, community, and economy of many downtowns. With Leonard Maltin. Cleveland premiere. DCP. 85 min. www.goingattractions.com/ https://www.cia.edu/cinematheque/film-schedule/2020/02/going-attractions-th… Thank you, Genevieve Schwartz Cinematheque Assistant Director

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FREE Community Workshop
by Rebecca Leuszler 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

Join TMP company members in a dialog and movement exploration centered around collective community and individual memory. As we dive into the creative process and revisit the ideas that inspired content from the company’s first rendition of Two Kinds of Light, we want to reach out to the local community to invite you and your input to be apart of the latest version of this work. We are seeking individuals to join us at The Somatic Center, located on Cleveland’s east side (near Shaker Square) for improvisational and verbal discussion centered around prompts that will tap into a physical reflection of memory. Dancers, artists and community members ages 18+ are all welcome to attend this free community event to contribute to new content featured in TKOL coming to Pilgrim Church this May. Dates & Times: February 7th, 2020 (7:30 - 9:00 pm) February 23rd, 2020 (12:30-2:00 pm) Price: FREE! Location: The Somatic Center, 13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland Ohio 44120 REGISTER BELOW TO SAVE YOUR SPOT! www.themovementproject.org/communityconnections -- *Rebecca J. Leuszler* Co-Artistic Director & Choreographer The Movement Project 440.465.1458

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens this Friday at MGP!
by Douglas Bailey 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

Join us for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat running February 7th-15th! Directed by Sarah Lynne Bailey Musically Directed by Nina Fisher Orchestra Conducted by Ian Atwood Choreographed by Nicci Cassara Billington The Cast Joseph - Jimmy Wojtila Narrators - Melissa Anderson, Douglas F. Bailey II, Kaleigh Velette Jacob - Joe Kirk Potiphar - Sean Wenger Mrs. Potiphar - Jessica Atwood Pharaoh - Jen Justice Butler - Clayton Minder Baker - Maria Steffas Featured Storyteller - Julie Minder Reuben - Beau Dansizen Judah - Yuta Hsu Simeon - Christine Umerley Levi - Shelbey Linder Naphtali - Patrick Hanlon Issachar - Kelsey Witt Asher - Matt Cuffari Dan - Timothy Schuerger Zebulun - Michael Grecol Gad - Maria Steffas Benjamin - Emma DiBattiste and a wonderfully talented ensemble of Storytellers! Performances will be held in the Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center of the Avon Lake High School. Friday February 7th at 7:30 PM Saturday February 8th 7:30 PM Sunday February 9th 2:00 PM Friday February 14th 7:30 PM Saturday February 15th 2:00 PM *** Special Sensory Friendly Performance Saturday February 15th 7:30 PM If you have questions about the sensory friendly performance, please reach out to marketing(a)mightygoliath.com Tickets available at www.mightygoliath.com <http://www.mightygoliath.com/?fbclid=IwAR24Zrs-tXiHMG-zIliICaXPO_iIMLINo06t…>

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Rabbit Run Theater 2020 Auditions
by RRCAA 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

FOR: Rabbit Run Community Arts Association P. O. Box 235, 49 Park St. Madison, OH 44057 CONTACT: 440-428-5913 DATE: February 3, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater's 2020 Summer Season Audition appointments are now being taken for the 2020 summer season at Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio. The productions for the summer are "Kiss Me Kate", "Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery", "Titanic, The Musical" and "Always . . . Patsy Cline" as well as the Young Adult Production, Disney's "Newsies". "Kiss Me Kate", a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, runs from May 29 through June 13. The production is directed by Brint Learned. Musical direction is by Danielle Jones and choreography is by Hannah Green Hrutkay. There are multiple roles available for men and women, ages 15 and up. Leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew". With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high jinks, "Kiss Me Kate" combines the humor and brilliancy of Cole Porter and William Shakespeare. The Young Adult Production, Disney's "Newsies" features young actors, ages 12 to 21. With music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, the production runs from July 10 through July 18. The show is directed by Brint Learned. Musical direction is by Ed Leonard and the choreography is by Hannah Green Hrutkay. "Newsies" follows the tale of charismatic newsboy Jack Kelly as he and his fellow newsies rally to clash with New York City's titans of publishing to fight for their rights. Set at the turn-of-the-20th century and inspired by a true story, "Newsies" is packed with dance numbers and a family-friendly message. There are numerous roles available for youth, male and female, ages 12 through 21. Auditions for "Kiss Me Kate" and "Disney's Newsies" are Friday, Mar. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Winner of five Tony Awards, "Titanic, The Musical" is an account of the first and last days of this ship of dreams. With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and story and book by Peter Stone, "Titanic, The Musical" is told through some of the real life characters involved in the tragedy. Show dates are July 24 through Aug. 8. The show is directed by Paige Heidrich, with musical direction by James Slike and choreography by Hannah Green Hrutkay. Many roles are available for men and women in "Titanic, The Musical", ages 15 and up. "Always . . . Patsy Cline" runs from Aug. 14 through Sept. 5 and was originally created and directed by Ted Swindley. This play with music is a tribute to the legendary country singer and is based on the true story of Patsy's friendship with a fan from Houston. The show features many of Patsy's greatest hits including "Crazy", "I Fall to Pieces" and "Sweet Dreams" among others. Two female roles are available for "Always . . . Patsy Cline", ages 25 and up. Direction is by Brint Learned with musical direction by Jonathan Gordon. Auditions for "Titanic, The Musical" and "Always . . . Patsy Cline" are Friday, Mar. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. Video auditions will be accepted for those who are not able to make the regular audition dates. A video audition should include a vocal audition with 16 measures of a Broadway-style song with piano accompaniment. Video submissions should be sent to <mailto:rabbitrunoffice@windstream.net> rabbitrunoffice(a)windstream.net and must be received by March 20th. "Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" audition information will be announced soon. Actors auditioning should prepare to sing 16 measures of a Broadway-style song from memory. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist in a binder. No pre-recorded accompaniment or CD tracks. No monologue need be prepared as actors will read sides from the script. Actors should dress business casual (jeans are acceptable, no sweatpants). All auditions are at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 49 Park St., Madison, OH. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. For more information visit <http://www.rabbitrunonline.org> www.rabbitrunonline.org. Rabbit Run Theater is one of the few barn theaters remaining in Ohio and is open every summer from the beginning of June through the beginning of September. The theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison. RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts and also operates Rabbit Run Theater. Partial funding is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Dworken and Bernstein, Hearn Plumbing and Heating, Huffman-Mayer Wealth Management Group, Lighthouse Advisers, and Remarkable Lake County. # # #

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Seeking Adult Singers!
by Barbara M 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

*We are Note-Oriety Show Choir!!!* *We are welcoming new singers for the 2020 spring season.* *Do you like singing for fun? Are you missing high school or college choir and looking to find a place to sing again? Do you like bringing musical entertainment to senior adults in our community? Yes! We have the group for you!* *WHEN:* We are welcoming new members any Tuesday through February. Regular rehearsals run on Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00 pm. *WHERE:* Tuesday, January 14 only at Solon High School - 33600 Inwood Drive, Room 150 Regular practices on Tuesdays- Solon Middle School, 6800 Som Center Road, Band Room *WHO:* All singers age 18+ are welcome. *CONTACT:* Email noteorietyshowchoir(a)gmail.com for more information with your name, email address, and phone number, and our VP and Membership chair, Aubree, will get back to you with information about rehearsals and auditions. *About Note-Oriety* Now in our 52nd year, Note-Oriety Show Choir performs throughout Northeast Ohio at senior facilities, nursing homes, meetings, and private parties, as well as a wide variety of community events. Semi-annual concerts are held in December and June at Solon High School. Our repertoire includes mostly pop tunes and Broadway show tunes with a healthy mix of a little bit of everything else from country, classic, folk, etc. *Follow us on **Facebook* <https://www.facebook.com/noteorietyshowchoir>*!*

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HBTI AUDITIONS for Amélie and HAIR this weekend - Feb. 7th, 8th and 9th. Schedule and appointment today
by Beatrice Katz 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute Summer 2020 Production Season * Amélie and HAIR* Auditions for 2020 season: Feb.7th (4-7 pm) Feb. 8th (2-5:30 pm) Feb. 9th(1-4 pm) Call backs/HAIR - Feb.19th (4:30- 8 pm) Call backs /Amélie-Feb. 22nd (2-5 pm), Feb.23rd (2-5 pm)& Feb.24th (5-7 pm) General auditions for the shows will be held together. Callbacks will be held separately. The rehearsal schedule is set up so that students can participate in both productions. Email for an appointment: hbti_auditions(a)hb.edu Please prepare a one minute, memorized musical selection that is character driven and a one minute, memorized monologue from a play. Bring sheet music - an accompanist will be provided. Dance call for *Amélie* will be during call backs. Please Note: *T**o* be eligible to participate in these productions you must attend at least 1 session of HBTI 2020 Summer Training. There is a production fee associated with each show. *Amélie*, with book by Craig Lucas, music by Daniel Messé and lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Daniel Messé is a "tuneful love story with a sophisticated score!". "Pure joy! An unabashed crowd-pleaser!" says *Entertainment Weekly*. HBTI's production of *Amélie* runs for 6 performances: June 26 - July 5, 2020. It is directed and choreographed by Bebe Weinberg Katz, musical direction by John Krol, set and projection design by T.Paul Lowry with costume and prop design by Vanessa Cook. *Newsday *says *Amélie* has bushels of imagination and the* Telegraph *says *Amélie* abounds with heart." Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when the chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find love she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connections and sees the possibility around every corner. Roles available from grade 4 through college. For addition information about Amélie go to https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/62763/amelie or go to HBTI Audition 2020 <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t8QKaJHDOIjB-dHLgzv7WBinZjd1qfkL1s28skV…> For more information about HBTI contact Bebe Weinberg Katz : bkatz(a)hb.edu Email for an appointment: hbti_auditions(a)hb.edu *HAIR* - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical with book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot. *HAIR* won the Tony Award for best rival of a musical in 2009. HBTI's production of *HAIR* runs for 6 performances: July 24 - August 2, 2020. It is directed and choreographed by Dan Hendrock, musical direction by John Krol, set and projection design by T.Paul Lowry with costume and prop design by Vanessa Cook. HAIR opened on Broadway in 1968 and became the archetype musical of the 60's, the love song of the flower-children generation. Clive Barnes of the* New York Times* describes it as "so likable, so new, so fresh and so unassuming, even in its pretensions. It is the first Broadway musical in some time to have the authentic voice of today rather than the day before yesterday." The 1968 hippie rock musical remains relevant as ever as it celebrates community, identity, politics and peace. Roles available from 8th grade through college. For addition information about HAIR go to https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/44626/hair or go to HBTI Audition 2020 <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t8QKaJHDOIjB-dHLgzv7WBinZjd1qfkL1s28skV…> For information about HBTI contact Bebe Weinberg Katz at bkatz(a)hb.edu Email for an appointment: hbti_auditions(a)hb.edu -- Bebe Weinberg Katz Director Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute bkatz(a)hb.edu 216 4020785

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Review of "If/Then" at Lakeland Civic Theatre
by Bob Abelman 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

‘If/Then’ at Lakeland Civic Theatre serves up some what ifs Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Playwright and lyricist Brian Yorkey and composer Tom Kitt have turned self-reflective self-disclosure into a musical theater art form of sorts, first with their 2008 Tony Award-winning “Next to Normal” – a dark and vivid portrait of manic-depression – and later, in 2014, with “If/Then,” which is currently on stage at Lakeland Civic Theatre. The moderate success of this musical on Broadway and on the first leg of its national tour was due largely to the Tony Award-winning powerhouse Idina Menzel, for whom the featured role of Elizabeth was written. Fortunately, director Martin Friedman has tapped the talents of Sandra Emerick, for she is as Idina Menzelish as it gets. For more of this review, go to: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Costumer Needed
by Marc Howard 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

******* **Aurora** Community Theatre ********* *Is in immediate need of a costumer for their production of* *Catch Me If You Can* Please submit a resume and cover letter to: the show’s producer erinmatson(a)aol.com or ACT’s Vice President marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com

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