August 2020 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

ROY BERKO—HERE AND THERE…BLANK CANVAS, SHERLOCK HOLMES MEETS THE BULLY OF BAKER STREET, SPARX and more!
by Roy Berko 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

••••••••••••••••• *To read Roy Berko's column: Here and There: Entertainment in Cleveland go to:* https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3114387099896190039/1936083042967693… ••••••••••••••••••

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Virtual Auditions for "The Waves" (a Virtual Performance by UA)
by UAkron Arts Administration 28 Aug '20

28 Aug '20

*What: Virtual Auditions for "The Waves" by Virginia Woolf* *When: September 1st or 2nd from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM* *Where: online (webex)* *How: Sign up for a 1-hour audition slot at tinyurl.com/UAWavesAuditions <http://tinyurl.com/UAWavesAuditions>* [image: DarkerWavesWork.png] From: The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration Contact: Anna-Jeannine Kemper, (330) 972-7895 or administration.arts(a)gmail.com UA THEATRE HOLDS VIRTUAL AUDITIONS FOR WOOLF’s “THE WAVES” Students and community members invited to audition for fall virtual theatre production The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration invites students and community members to audition for UA Theatre’s Fall MainStage Virtual Production, “The Waves,” written by Virginia Woolf, and adapted for virtual performance and directed by guest artist and UA adjunct instructor, Brain Schultis. Auditions take place Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM online. This production will utilize non-traditional, integrated, and flipped casting. Audition time slots will last for the full 60 minutes each evening. Appointments are preferred. Sign up for a session at https://tinyurl.com/UAWavesAuditions. Walk-ins will still be accepted based on availability. The first of the MainStage productions in UA Theatre’s 2020-2021 Season, Woolf’s “The Waves” follows six friends at various points throughout their lives with lush and vibrant stream-of-consciousness monologues. This production will weave these stories to create an intimate virtual theatre piece that embraces the challenges of theatre in the midst of a pandemic – going back to the simple but profound foundations of the actor’s work – breath, sensual awareness, rhythm. For the audition, prepare a 1-2 minute poem to read with as much physical space to move while on your webcam as your circumstances will allow. For more information, call (330) 972-7895 or email bschultis(a)uakron.edu. ### Best, Anna-Jeannine *Anna-Jeannine Kemper *she/her/hers *Graduate Assistant - Theatre Coordinator, Graphic Designer, & Media Relations* School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325 Phone: (330) 972-7895 Website: uakron.edu/dtaa <http://www.uakron.edu/dtaa> Facebook: facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere <http://www.facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere> Instagram: *instagram.com/artsstarthere/ <http://instagram.com/artsstarthere/>* Twitter: twitter.com/ArtsStartHere

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UPDATED Information on OTHT opening for 2020/2021 Season
by Dena M. Warmuth 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

Dear Cleveland Theatre Community, Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Board of Directors of Olde Towne Hall Theatre, in North Ridgeville, Ohio, has decided to postpone our upcoming season. We will open our shortened 2020/2021 Season in April 2021 with a play or musical that is yet to be determined. In May 2021, we will produce the musical "The Sound of Music". We will finish out our season in July 2021, with a youth production of "Disney's Frozen, Jr." Please keep in mind, that on September 4th and 5th, 2020 at 6:30 PM, we will be performing our annual Musical Review at Lakeview Park in Lorain, Ohio - in cooperation with the Lorain County Metroparks. There is no charge for admission, but donations are welcome. All theatre board members / volunteers will be wearing masks, and it will be mandatory that ALL patrons wear masks and social distance; this will be highly enforced. Thank you, Cleveland Theatre Community, for your continued support of OTHT and all other theatre venues in Northeast Ohio. If you would like to make a donation, please check out the OTHT website: https://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatre. Stay tuned to our website for updates, as the COVID - 19 situation changes. If you would like to see some video clips from past productions, and more, check out our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-l-wypm6nmVw485pArpAOw. You can also follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OldeTowneHallTheatre/, and on Instagram: oldetownehalltheatre. Thank you so much, once again, for your continued support of OTHT and the Northeast Ohio Theatre community. The OTHT Board of Directors is hopeful that we will be able to open our doors to the public again soon! Stay healthy! On Behalf of OTHT, Dena M. Warmuth Board of Directors Member <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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EMIR Productions Post
by Rantea Thompson 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

*EMIR Productions* *Virtual Classes starting August 31st* *Taught by New York City Performers and Directors* About Us Started in 2016 as an idea, our founder, Rantea Emir Thompson, was wondering how she could help to shift the way individuals perceive people of color in the world. Using theater as the medium, she would facilitate this conversation with a group of actors from all walks of life. They talked about their experiences and why they were feeling discouraged in a career they loved. Having learned that she wasn't alone, she decided to start producing shows that would give everyone no matter what ethnicity, age, or gender an opportunity to lift their spirits and play roles they normally would not get cast in. Putting on her first show in 2017, she felt this community could be even more than she imagined. Bringing like-minded people on board, who want to help their fellow actors make it in the professional world, is all she ever wanted. Emir means "Prince" or "Governor" in Arabic, but most of all it is her middle name. EMIR Productions' motto "For Artists By Artists" is an amazing way to say Artists come together to build our community up, so that other Artists can be a "Governor" over their careers. Say No to "Starving Artist-ism" This "made-up" concept has been taught to performers for years. EMIR Productions wants to let go of the old ways, and usher in a new way of training. Our Teaching Artists have been handpicked to provide quality classes at an affordable price. At EMIR Productions, we believe no one should have to sacrifice their ability to live life for the sake of the craft. Say no to "starving artist-ism". **Because of the global pandemic, we are offering two audit slots at $15 per student for the first three classes with the code EP88. Payment Plans and donation slots are available upon request. We are here to help.** *VIRTUAL CLASSES:* Beyond the Notes: Acting Through Song Taught By: Lilly Anayeh Tuesdays at 2pm, Thursdays at 7pm *$35 per class* The Anatomy of the Character Taught By: Leanne Smith Mondays and Fridays at 5pm *$40 per class* Advanced Audition Prep Taught By: Cedric Hill Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30am and 6pm *$50 per class* Peer to Peer Audition Prep Facilitated By: Jade Mason Wednesdays at 2pm, Fridays at 6pm *Suggested Donation of $15* For more information and to book your class, contact us at info(a)emirproductions.net or www.emirproductions.net/book-online. DURATION August 31, 2020 - November 20, 2020

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Flamenco Dance Classes
by Alice Blumenfeld 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

💃*ABREPASO Flamenco's Fall Class Schedule*💃 September 8th - December 21st Classes from absolute beginners to advanced dancers, for teens and adults! Various locations, East & West side, and online! Visit: www.abrepaso.org/calendar/classes for all the offerings. To register, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/FetUj2wTE57xZLdC8

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Exciting News for Beck Center for the Arts
by Julie Gilliland 27 Aug '20

27 Aug '20

Beck Center for the Arts Campus (Lakewood) reopens to the public on Monday, Aug 31. Slip on a mask and come in to ask any questions you may have about our in-person and online fall arts education programming. Find out more about all the theater, dance, visual arts, music, creative arts therapies, upcoming art exhibitions, and more at https://www.beckcenter.org/education-programs. We look forward to seeing you and creating arts experiences together!

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SDC and AGMA Release Return-to-Work Playbook
by Fred Sternfeld 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Hello Everybody, I hope you are holding up okay during this crazy time. I look forward to the day when we can all safely make live performances happen again. As you plan for that, this may be helpful to you: https://sdcweb.org/return-to-stage-and-performing-arts-playbook/ -- Fred Sternfeld Neohiopal Ltd. Owner and Administrator fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/

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Can you please post this job ad?
by Maryann Morris 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

JOB TITLE: StageManager CLASSIFICATION: AEA CasualEmployment Rider REPORTS TO: Director ofProduction ClevelandPlay House (CPH) seeks a Stage Manager (SM) for our remote Zoom workshop scriptdevelopment of a new play September 24 & 25, 2020, as well as an SM for a separate,second remote Zoom workshop script development of new play October 20-23, 2020.This SM will work with the director, playwright, cast and CPH staff. The CasualEmployment Rider (CER) position is an AEA contract, but non-AEA members are welcometo apply. Local residency is not required; candidates can work from anylocation, and local and non-local applicants are accepted. Cleveland Play House is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.BIPOC individuals encouraged to apply. Duties include: · Communicatekey information with artists and staff · Plan,distribute and manage daily schedule · Runrehearsals and possible internal CPH reading · Createand distribute daily rehearsal reports · ManageZoom platform, possibly including breakout rooms, supported by CPH staff · Managescript edits with dramaturg and playwright · Therewill be no presentation of these workshops to a public audience Interested applicantsshould send a cover letter, resume including three (3) references by September6, 2020 to: Tyler Jacobson, Director of Production at cph_production(a)clevelandplayhouse.com Pleaseindicate in the cover letter how you heard about this position.

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STILL STANDING : A LIVE Multimedia, Drive-in Theatre Experience - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info＠blankcanvastheatre.com 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

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The Singing Angels Open Auditions!!!
by Carol Thompson 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

The Singing Angels announce 2020 OPEN AUDITIONS Audition online now through September 10 OR Audition in person on Saturday, September 5, by appointment only Visit singingangels.org for detailed audition information. To make an audition appointment, email holly(a)singingangels.org<mailto:holly@singingangels.org> Girls and Boys 4th grade thru age 16 No experience necessary- seeking children who love to sing!! Prepare to sing a song of your choice, no accompaniment 2nd or 3rd Graders - call to enroll in The Littlest Angels Training Chorus!! Auditions are held at our rehearsal studios: 3600 Biddulph Avenue, Suite A Cleveland, OH 44109 Rehearsals will begin virtually on September 12 and move to hybrid model in October. For further information: Visit singingangels.org or contact Holly Harris at holly(a)singingangels.org<mailto:holly@singingangels.org> or (216) 432-5555 x1800

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