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Emma Gatewood hikes into festivals!
by Bette Lou Higgins/Eden Valley Enterprises 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

I'm so excited to announce that our documentary TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY was awarded 2nd place in the Short Documentary Category of the International Indie Gathering on July 9, 2020! The film will be shown at the event in March, 2021. Details are still being finalized, so check our calendar page often for up-to-date information. Along with the film award, our director, Peter Huston, has been nominated as Best Director for an Ohio Film and our editor, Peggy Foley has been nominated for Best Editing of an Ohio Film! In other news, TRAIL MAGIC has been chosen to compete in the WRPN Women's International Film Festival. Judging will take place in October, 2020, so stay tuned for further developments. Have a question about any of these items or about scheduling a program for your group? Just reply to this e-mail with your question. I'm happy to talk to you! In the meantime, until we can meet again in person at a show, stay safe and take care. Bette Lou PS: To unsubscribe from this e-mail list, simply reply with your request. Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Support local independent filmmaking
by Johnny Wu 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

Support local indie film. join us, as we are moving forward for our feature film Wu Lin - The Society. This is a feature action sci-fi movie and unlike any other feature films that is happening right now, all cast will be wearing masks in front of the camera, as it is part of the story. You contribution will help us a lot, whether a contribution financially or help us share this out. Please check out our Indiegogo project at https://igg.me/at/supportwulin Our previous feature film: Wu Xia 2 The Code has recently released in the USA on Sep 1 as Immortal Combat The Code, you can pick up a copy of DVD or Digital via Amazon, iTunes, PlayStation, Best Buy, Barnes and Noble and many other outlets. The scifi action feature has won Best Action Feature Category at the Indie Gathering Film Festival, and it is currently has 4 nominations: Best Actor in Ohio Film (Keith Collins II), Best Actress in Ohio Film (Crystle Paynther), Best Cinematography in Ohio Film, and Best Editing in Ohio Film. The movie is also now showing at Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival on Thursday, Sep 17 from 9am-9pm (get your tickets at gcuff.org) and this November at Urban Action Showcase in NYC as well as several other festivals. Congratulations to all cast and crew! #supportindiefilm #scifi #martialarts #action #independent #nobudget -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver www.mdifilm.com [1] youtube.com/mdifilm inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing Producer (2015-2020) 75th Cleveland Cultural Gardens' One World Day August 30, 2020, 11am - 6pm www.clevelandculturalgardens.org [2] Co-Founder Cleveland Asian Festival May 22-23, 2021 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans" OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio - Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Links: ------ [1] http://www.mdifilm.com [2] http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org

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Calling Local Playwrights - Submissions Wanted
by Mike Caraffi 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

Cassidy Theatre in Parma Heights, OH is looking for works from local playwrights to produce as part of its 2021 season. This work would be fully staged on our main stage as part of our 2021 season, and delivered digitally to our audience via livestream or pre-recorded content. We are primarily looking for full-scale works, but will also consider smaller works as well. We only ask that the casting requirements are small enough to allow for adherence to state and local guidelines for entertainment venues. Interested artists can submit their work, and royalty estimate to mcaraffi(a)cassidytheatre.com. The deadline for submission is 9/19/2020. Regards,Mike Caraffi Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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AFTER SCHOOL THEATER ONLINE - Fall Classes at STAGECRAFTERS Begin Next Week!
by Crafters, Stage 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

*Stagecrafters Theatre* *CREATIVE CONNECTIONS* *After-School Theater **Online* *GRADES 1-12* Our online after-school theater classes for students grades 1-12 offer something for everyone! Whether you are interested in sharpening your skills, discovering new talents or just laughing and learning in a creative way, our staff of dedicated theater professionals are here to bring students together while apart and teach vital skills in expression, communication and teamwork through the performing arts! *Middle School/High School Classes Include:* *Christopher Chen’s Commercial Class* *Grades 4-9* Secrets from LA! From Geico commercials to DirectTV, from popular sitcoms to the Broadway stage...*Chris Chen* has done it all! Learn the steps involved to book a commercial, the audition scene and who the players are in the room. How actors make the shift from stage to camera and how to determine the ultimate goal of the client after reading the commercial copy. At the end of the session students will give a try at creating their very own commercial and share their final presentation with the class. Location: Online 20FST210 September 14-October 26 Monday 5:30 - 6:45pm Resident: $119 / Nonresident: $129 *Once, Up on a Stage: Broadway’s Past to Present with Will Sanborn* *Grades 6-12* Every story's got a story! From Hammerstein to Hamilton, discover the pivotal shows and creators that moved audiences and paved the way for each generation of musical storytellers. We’ll even throw in a little Shakespeare (All the world's a stage, after all!) You'll explore, create and collaborate to illuminate this tale and imagine your role in its next chapter. If theater is your passion, DO NOT miss this class. You will love every second. Instructor: Will Sanborn Location: Online 20FST310 September 16 – October 21 Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30pm Resident: $99 / Nonresident: $109 *Audition Technique, Critique, and Collaboration: KOBERET Style with Andrew Kober (LES MISERABLES, SCHOOL OF ROCK, HAIR)* *Grades 7-12* This class provided lessons for life in the world of theatre. Study with Broadway star *Andrew Kober* as he shares helpful hints to contribute to a successful callback and potentially secure your ultimate dream role. Learn what to count on when you walk through that audition door, how to choose appropriate monologues, submit a professional resume and present an up to date on current headshot trends and how to “Sell Your Song”. Andrew will hold mock auditions, provide cold reads and how to anticipate to expect the unexpected. Instructor: Kober Coaching Location: Online 20FST320 September 10 - October 15 Thursday 4-5pm Resident: $119 / Nonresident: $129 *Resumes for the Professional Actor & Current Headshot Trends with Robb Sapp (WICKED, THE LION KING, SHREK) * *Grades 7-12* What’s hot and what’s not. Learn the business side of Show Biz from New York’s finest! Realize the technical approach for headshots. Get to know yourself: mannerisms, bridging emotion with expression, self presentation and awareness. Robb will also help with resume content, format and variations. Learn how to market yourself with self marketing-websites, reels, social media, in person meetings and networking. Learn who’s who in the field: agents, managers, casting directors, producers, artistic directors, company managers, production supervisors and more! Instructor: Robb Sapp Location: Online 20FST330 September 15 - October 20 Tuesday 4:15-5:30pm Resident: $119 / Nonresident: $129 For full course offerings and to register, click here: https://orangerec.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/83/stagecrafters-theatre *Registration is NOW OPEN! Classes begin September 14th! * -- Stagecrafters Youth Theatre 32000 Chagrin Blvd Pepper Pike, OH 44124 216-831-8601 www.orangerec.com stagecrafters(a)orangecsd.org Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education & Recreation -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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DAREN STAHL HEADSHOTS
by beezersh＠aol.com 07 Sep '20

07 Sep '20

Greetings to all from Daren Stahl Photography. It’s hard to believe it has been 6 months since I last posted. I hope you are all well and healthy. Several artists have reached out to me and so I thought it was time to let NEOHIOPAL know I’m still here and available for service. I am currently offering headshots, family portraits, and high school senior photography shoots. All of these offerings are with COVID precautions in place. Please keep me in mind for your photographic needs. Peace,~Daren Stahl PhotographyContact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com Daren Stahl Headshots$80 for a 1/2 hour session and up to 3 digitally retouched photos are yours to keep AS WELL AS print release on the rest of the session. Indoor, outdoor, B&W or color. Longer sessions available. Headshot Portfolio: https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Headshot-Sessions/Studioheadshots/ "Daren, you really did an amazing job on these photos..... breath taking. You have no idea how happy and pleased I am." "Thank you so much for capturing my beauty." ~Lorrainna "This has been a most enjoyable experience" ~ Evelyn "You have perfectly captured his essence -- his warmth and friendliness....we are so appreciative to have these images as we mark this big milestone~Julie To view Daren's pricing page and for longer portrait sessions, SENIOR PORTRAITS and more, click below. https://darenstahl.smugmug.com/Site-Pages/n-p8xckD/Pricing Contact Daren Stahl: beezersh(a)aol.com OR you can contact through the Smugmug links. See you soon!Daren Stahl Photography

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PRESS RELEASE: CVLT's "The Dixie Swim Club" makes a virtual comeback for more laughs on the web, Sep. 25, 26, & 27
by Andrew Rothman 07 Sep '20

07 Sep '20

*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 7/07/2020 ------------------------------ 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 <http://www.cvlt.org/> CVLT's "The Dixie Swim Club" makes a virtual comeback for more laughs on the web, Sep. 25, 26, & 27 Subhead: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre to stream hit 2010 comedy about female friendships as one-weekend event CHAGRIN FALLS, OH - Chagrin Valley Little Theatre has, like many local performance venues, remained 'dark' for the past six months. However, the venerable non-profit has continued to offer entertainment via the web while waiting for health and safety recommendations to permit the resumption of in-person productions. Determined to proceed with its 91st Season under these unusual circumstances, CVLT will stream the archival video of its hit 2010 production of *The Dixie Swim Club* on Sept. 25, 26, and 27. Admission is 'pay-as-you-can' and viewers can watch at any time they choose throughout the weekend. *The Dixie Swim Club* is a heartwarming comedy about the power of friendship by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. The writing team has many stage and screen credits, including Wooten's turn as a writer/producer of *The Golden Girls*, the sassy snap of which comes through in this play. The 'club' consists of five Southern women who met on their college swim team and have set aside one long weekend every August to meet up at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Free from their husbands, children, and jobs, the ladies recharge their friendships as they catch up, laugh, swig martinis, and meddle in each other’s lives. *The Dixie Swim Club* focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years, during which life flings challenges at them, throws wrenches into their plans, and helps them prove the enduring power of 'teamwork'. The play has been compared to *Steel Magnolias* and *The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants* for its healthy mix of witty jabs and touching moments. The group is led by Sheree (Jackie Cassara), the spunky team captain, who desperately tries to maintain her organized and ‘perfect’ life. Dinah (Chris White), the wise-cracking overachiever, is a career dynamo whose victories in the courtroom are in stark contrast to the frustrations of her personal life. Lexie (Denise Larkin), the pampered and outspoken one, is determined to hold on to her looks and youth as long as possible throughout her various marriages. The self-deprecating and acerbic Vernadette (Kate Tonti), acutely aware of the dark cloud that hovers over her life, has decided to just give in and embrace the chaos. And sweet, eager-to-please Jeri Neal (Jenny Barrett) experiences a late entry into motherhood that takes them all by surprise. Under the direction of Chagrin Valley Little Theatre veteran Barbara L. Rhoades, *The Dixie Swim Club* was a box office smash and its ensemble charmed the critics. The News-Herald's Bob Abelman called them "a uniformly marvelous cast that brings these five characters to life and makes them interesting and inviting," while Sun News' Marjorie Preston said "the characters are amazingly fun for both women and men to watch as they say the things women think but can't say in public... the quips are delivered very well and have the audience reeling." "When I read *The Dixie Swim Club* I thoroughly enjoyed it because it offered everything I love in a great show," says director Rhoades. "This play is a combination of every emotion we can experience: laughter, love, anger, forgiveness, sadness and more. The actors in *Dixie Swim* became a family of friends right from the auditions through to opening night. Rehearsals were a joyful experience for everyone and these wonderful women worked hard to make every emotion real and honest." Actor Chris White, who subsequently stepped into the role of CVLT Board President for a few years, concurs. "From the time we met at the first read-through, the bond and chemistry were instantaneous. We *were* The Dixie Swim Club!" Her co-star Jenny Barrett made her acting debut in the production and continued on to leading roles in several other CVLT comedies. Barrett says she still considers the *Dixie Swim *cast among the most talented she's worked with. The play struck a chord with audiences as well, and has been named by many of the theatre's patrons as one of the finest comedies to play the CVLT Main Stage. Audience member Thomas Schleper recalled that *The Dixie Swim Club* was the first play he saw at CVLT. He enjoyed it so much that he sprang into several years of volunteer work at the Little Theatre, including house managing and co-chairing the annual murder mystery fundraiser (which would have taken place early this month). Schleper saw the announcement of this online reprise as a serendipitous sign of good fortune for his family's recent return to the area after a stint in Colorado. The admission password for this one-weekend stream can be purchased by PayPal or credit card at CVLT.org. A $10 minimum is suggested and greater amounts are encouraged, helping CVLT to meet mortgage and utility obligations while its usual slate of events remain cancelled. 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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Seeking actor for Kulture Kids video series
by Kulture Kids Admin 07 Sep '20

07 Sep '20

We are looking for a* black or latino male actor, ages 21-35,* for our educational video series, partnered with MetroHealth Hospital. This project, ordinarily in-person, is called The SAFE Project, which stands for Students Are Free to Express, and it aims to eliminate toxic stress in CMSD students through art. We are looking for someone who is comfortable/has experience in *slam or spoken word poetry*. At the beginning of each video, you would introduce the video and teaching artist, and perform a short poem related to stress and the artform featured in the video. You do not need to write it yourself-- we will give you the material. You would also close out the video. *Details: * - 2 remote rehearsals (via Zoom) - 1-2 filming dates in late September (with a videographer, socially distanced) - One live Zoom info session for CMSD 9th graders, with the other teaching artists (details TBD) - Perform the intro and outro for a total of 13 short videos - Paid! *Please film a video of yourself* performing either a spoken word poem or a rap, twice-- once with a body percussion beat and once without (we may incorporate some body percussion in the videos). In addition, let us know if you have any conflicts between September 21st and 30th. You can send it to us as a video file, or a private YouTube link if you prefer. We will have callbacks as needed. Submissions needed ASAP, by Thursday, Sept. 7th, to business(a)kulturekids.org . -- *Khaki Hermann*, Education Director www.kulturekids.org 216.302.4829 PO Box 181425 Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 *Creating original, interactive arts programs and performances that inspire community, cultural awareness, and life-long learning.* * Kulture Kids BRINGS the ARTS to YOU!*

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EMIR Kids and EMIR Teens Coming Soon
by Rantea Thompson 07 Sep '20

07 Sep '20

EMIR Productions is launching a new spin on children's theatre and children's education. For ages 7-17, we have been developing a new program to help supplement the arts into our children's lives while going through this difficult time. Whether your child is into being onstage or being offstage, the program we will be launching is something for every child. EMIR Productions wants every child to excel in what they love and learn something new about themselves while meeting new friends and developing new skills that will follow them throughout their lives. The individuals who developed the curriculum, are leaders in the performing arts industry as well as early childhood teachers in NYC and Florida. If you would like to know more email us at info(a)emirproductions.net. All the best, Rantea Emir Thompson Founder and Education Director of EMIR Productions www.emirproductions.net (347) 384-6582

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Playwriting Workshop Begins Thursday 9/10
by Playwrights Local 07 Sep '20

07 Sep '20

Playwrights Local & Literary Cleveland Present *Act Out!* *A Playwriting Workshop* *With Dr. Mary E. Weems* September 10, 17, and 24, and October 1 (Thursdays) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conducted online/remotely via Zoom $120 ($80 for Literary Cleveland members) In this virtual, interactive 4-session, 2-hour workshop, Dr. Mary Weems will share her technique for writing monologues and short plays as political acts. Participants are asked to bring one to three social issues (racism, the Pandemic, transphobia, religious intolerance, sexism, the environment, poverty, etc) they would like to address in writings for the stage. *Registration at Literary Cleveland* https://www.litcleveland.org/classes-workshops/act-out-playwriting-workshop *About Playwrights Local* Playwrights Local is a theater company in Cleveland. As a playwrights’ center, our goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. We offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Learn more about programs such as our Young Playwrights Collective <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/young-playwrights-collective-ypc/> and our annual Open Call for Submissions <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/submissions/> at http://playwrightslocal.org/. Make your tax-deductible contributions to our 501(c)(3) group at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/donate/. *About the Instructor* Dr. Mary E. Weems' is a poet, playwright, author, performer, imagination-intellect theorist, and social/cultural foundations scholar. Weems is the author of thirteen books including Blackeyed: Plays and Monologues (2015), five chapbooks, most notably “white” (Wick Award), and numerous poems, articles and book chapters. In 2015 Weems was awarded a Cleveland Arts Prize for her full-length drama MEAT.

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Jovialities Entertainment Goes Online
by J. R. Simons 07 Sep '20

07 Sep '20

THE JOVIALITIES ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD., in order to provide continuing murder mystery entertainment, will be presenting an online murder mystery for your entertainment pleasure. WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 7PM WHAT: /Too Many Chefs Spoil the Soup!/ WHERE: delivered via a Zoom Meeting HOW DO I GET TICKETS: Follow this link - https://bit.ly/3aMsN58 - (or copy and paste it into your browser) to the Eventbrite page for this event. HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS: $15 each. Spaces are limited to 90 tickets, but each ticket is a GROUP ticket, so you can purchase one ticket and invite as many people as you are comfortable inviting into your home to view the event. However, each ticket will only get one (1) guess for solving the Whodunit? After purchasing your ticket, you will be provided a Zoom meeting link code and a password to enter the event. Guessing forms will be sent out in advance and collected at the end of the mystery via a Google Form and tabulated the night of the event for a prize TBA. Thank you for your past patronage, and we look forward to future patronage via both online platforms and eventual live performances again in the future. JR Simons Producer The Jovialities Entertainment Co., Ltd. -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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