February 2021 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Performer or Musician looking to gain some experience
by Lorrainna 02 Feb '21

02 Feb '21

Hello! I am looking to have a Performer ( Singer, guitar player, any instrument player ) to play at a small backyard event in the next couple of months! I am also interested in a MC! This will be the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to gain some experience performing in front of a small crowd of people 20-30. This event will be outside & will be following Covid-19 guidelines! Please email me for more details I really would love to hear from you! Thank you -lorrainna15(a)gmail.com

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Announcing Auditions for 'Ordinary Days' at Cassidy Theatre!
by Cassidy Theatre 02 Feb '21

02 Feb '21

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Online Classes for Kids!
by Ariana Starkman 02 Feb '21

02 Feb '21

Storytelling & Play <https://www.studioplaygroundtheatre.com/classes> Grades K-2 Join us for 4 weeks of surprising adventures as we learn to apply the actor’s tools of voice, body, and imagination to telling a story. Students will learn to connect to the world around them through ensemble games and interactive storytelling. Let’s find that delightful little sparkle of joy and share it with an audience! *Tuesdays*, 5:15pm – 6:15pm EST (2/23, 3/02, 3/9, 3/16) *Thursdays*, 5:15pm – 6:15pm EST (2/25, 3/04, 3/11, 3/18) *Saturdays*, 10am – 11am EST (2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20) *$150* per Series, 10% Discount for Multiple Series Clowning Around <https://www.studioplaygroundtheatre.com/classes> Grades 3-5 Unleash your creativity, find your courage, and express yourself with your entire body in this high-energy, improvisational acting class! Get ready for 4 weeks of ensemble games and a whole lot of “HAHAHAHA”! *Thursdays*, 4pm – 5pm EST (2/25, 3/04, 3/11, 3/18) *Saturdays*, 11:15am – 12:15pm EST (2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20) *$150* per Series, 10% Discount for Multiple Series The Physical Actor <https://www.studioplaygroundtheatre.com/classes> Grades 6-8 Discover your generator of fun and creativity and come ready to play! This is a physical acting class where all students will be participating. Actors will receive individualized attention and guidance as they each discover how to use their voice and body for authentic expression. *Saturdays*, 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST (2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20) *$150* Sign up for classes at: https://www.studioplaygroundtheatre.com/classes

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New Children's Theatre Needs Kids for a Introduction Concert
by EMIR Productions LLC 02 Feb '21

02 Feb '21

EMIR Productions LLC (NYC) in partnership with Imani Community Programming (Barberton, Ohio) has established a new children's theatre company and are in need of kids to do an introduction concert for prospective donors. *WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:* 3-4 (6-11 year olds) who like to sing 2-3 (12-13 year olds) who love to dance all styles 1-2 (14-18 year olds) who love to sing and can possibly do harmonies HOW TO AUDITION: 1. 6-11 year olds: Please send a video of you singing your favorite song with a picture and resume (if applicable) 2. 12-13 year olds: Send a freestyle dance to your favorite song. All styles are welcome, but we want to see your personality. Include a picture and a resume (if applicable) 3. 14-18 year olds: Send in a video of you singing your favorite song with a picture and a resume (if applicable) Send in your auditions to info(a)emirproductions.net with the subject "Your Name" Submission by *February 13th, 2021 at 8pm EST.* *ABOUT REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES:* All rehearsals will be on Zoom and we will have 2-3 rehearsals in person before the performances. The performances will be in person, with COVID restrictions, on: April 11th (6-11 year olds) April 18th (12-13 year olds) April 25th (14-18 year olds) All performances will be live streamed as well if family members would like to join in to see, and we will be performing at 803 Wooster Road North Barberton, Ohio 44203. *** If your child is picked for the performance, they will automatically be cast in the first production in October. Please let us know if you have any questions at all and we cannot wait to see your audition.

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AUDITIONS – THE TEEN [UNTITLED] SKETCH SHOW – Beck Center Youth Theater
by Sarah Clare 02 Feb '21

02 Feb '21

Beck Center for the Arts Youth Theater, one of the oldest continuously running Youth Theaters in the country, will be holding online auditions on February 6-7, 2021 for their teen student written production. This will be the third show in their 72nd season. THE TEEN [UNTITLED] SKETCH SHOW Written by Beck Center Students for Beck Center Students Directed by Patrick Ciamacco Students “cast” in this show will work together to create an original sketch comedy show. Under the guidance of Blank Canvas Artistic Director, and Laughter League sketch comedy troupe member, Patrick Ciamacco, the students will brainstorm, write, and edit sketches that will be rehearsed and filmed for our final production! The final show will be presented for On Demand Streaming, and will showcase comedic sketches that are sure to get the whole family laughing! Audition/Callback dates: (open to Beck Center students ages 12 to 18*) · Saturday, February 6: 3:30 to 5:00pm & Sunday, February 7: 12:00 to 1:30pm · Callbacks: Monday, February 8: between 5:00 and 8:00pm You may sign up for a half-hour audition slot via Sign up genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4DACA823A4FC1-teens Or by calling Beck Center Customer Service at 216-521-2540 x10 for assistance. *Please note: Youth Theater roles are only eligible to students who will be enrolled in our Winter/Spring 2021 semester. Actors do not need to be enrolled at the time of the auditions, however, participation in the actual production does require Beck Center enrollment in our Winter/Spring 2021 semester. Students do not need to be specifically enrolled in a Theater class to qualify. Students enrolled in a Winter/Spring 2021 semester online or in person class in Beck Center’s Dance, Music, Visual Arts, and Creative Arts Therapies Departments are equally eligible. Bottom line: if you are accepting a role in the show, you will need to enroll prior to the start of rehearsals. Any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Clare, Associate Director of Theater Education, at sclare(a)beckcenter.org. Our Winter/Spring 2021 catalog is available online at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9ae157ca525b79e8f35998/t/5fd9328b8… Unlike some other youth theaters, there is NO additional participation fee required beyond enrollment. What to Prepare: · Students are asked to prepare a short comedic monologue- up to one minute long to present as their audition piece. Memorization is strongly encouraged. · Prepare a headshot or picture of your student, and resume for online submission · Please prepare a list of all potential rehearsal, filming, and performance conflicts for online submission Potential Rehearsals and Filming: February 15 – March 24, 2020 · Mon, Weds, Thurs: between 4:30 – 9:00 pm · Saturdays: between 3:00 – 6:00pm · Sundays: only as needed The show will NOT be rehearsing every day or the full time range listed. The director will pick the days that best accommodate everyone’s schedules – once conflicts and availability are known for the above dates. Filming · Students will be filming various sketches March 1-19. We will try to work with conflicts, but please be flexible when it comes to filming your specific sketches! All cast members are expected to attend all filming dates for their sketches. Online On-Demand Streaming Performance dates: March 25-28, 2021 We are hoping to have a cast viewing party via Zoom on “Opening Night” March 26th * * * * * * Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local, regional and international artists. For more information visit beckcenter.org. Sarah Clare Pronouns: she/her Associate Director of Theater Education ***Note that I am working remotely during this time and do not have immediate access to phone communications.***

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FEED YOUR HEAD; GOT YOUR EYE CANDY
by Joseph Bauer 02 Feb '21

02 Feb '21

*"Because They’re Young," *blockbuster urban crime novel by rock star author Joey Bauer is a must-have affordable 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 cutting edge crazy hot page-turner, total shock and awe. Act like you know! Not your mother’s bestseller. You’ve been served.

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Dark Room Zoom presented by CPT - Tuesday, February 9th
by Mindy Herman 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

*Dark Room Zoom* *Open Mic presented by Cleveland Public Theatre* *Tuesday, February 9th* The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. We are going to read some new work via Zoom instead of our regular in-person gathering. *WRITERS: *Submit up to 10 pages of *new* work in advance to me at herman.mindy(a)gmail.com. Space is limited - all submissions will be chosen randomly. *Submission deadline is Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00pm. * *ACTORS: *Please let me know if you can participate by *Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:00pm. *You *must* RSVP to me by that time to be considered for casting. *7:15pm: *Zoom Meeting Opens *7:30pm - 9:15pm: *Open Mic Session readings If you would like to watch and listen but not read or submit work, please do! But you must RSVP to me at this e-mail address so I can send you the Zoom meeting information via e-mail. Thanks and I will see you in the Dark Room Zoom! -Mindy Mindy Childress Herman www.footstepsmediallc.com www.theumbrellatheatre.com

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On-Line Youth Comedy Now Available for Production
by Russel Stich 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

Designed and written specifically for on-line rehearsals and performances, Zopp was first produced by Beck Center for the Arts’ Youth Theater in October of 2020 and is now available for production. Zopp is a comedy that explores on-line video communications without the limits of time, space or conventional reality. Two hosts guide the viewers through a series of six scenes featuring, the past, the future, people of historical significance and fictional characters all interact via “on-line meetings". Zopp has up to 54 roles available with simple and easy double (or even triple) casting. The show runs approximately 90 minutes but scenes can be cut to fit your needs! Contact RussStich(a)sbcglobal.net <mailto:RussStich@sbcglobal.net> for additional information, costs and script samples.

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SEEKING Virtual One-Act Play Director
by Tessa Gaffney 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism solicited scripts from all over the world in order to present a *VIRTUAL One-Act Play Festival every other Saturday from May 22 - August 14, 2021. * We are still in need of ONE director with experience working with autistic and disabled actors. The play, *Back *by Sue Leamy-Kies, is a story about a disabled veteran who reconnects with his high school buddy at a critical point in both their lives. The position is paid. Please respond ASAP if you are interested! -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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ANNOUNCING: STEP (Student Theatre Enrichment Program) 2021 WINTER SESSION
by Nicole Sumlin 01 Feb '21

01 Feb '21

ANNOUNCING: STEP (Student Theatre Enrichment Program) 2021 WINTER SESSION Who: Youth ages 14-19 What: The 2021 STEP Winter Session youth will build storytelling skills (incorporating body, voice, and ensemble) and community, while devising an original performance piece to be performed on Zoom. This program’s summer model is the longest-running arts-based, workplace development program in Cleveland and is an international model for engaging youth. Since its beginning in 1994, STEP has received multiple awards and recognitions including those from the City of Cleveland, The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Through STEP, teens see themselves as a positive and inspirational force, and watch as their work has an impact on the larger Cleveland community. Format: Virtual When: February 22- April 24, 2021 Zoom Performance Dates: April 23 and 24, 2021 Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/y24padjr *Deadline for registration: February 15, 2021* CONTACT/QUESTIONS? Nicole Sumlin, CPT Education Director, via email nsumlin(a)cptonline.org<mailto:nsumlin@cptonline.org> or at 216.631.2727 ext. 203

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