March 2021 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

VIRTUAL Teacher Training Workshop
by Tessa Gaffney 18 Mar '21

18 Mar '21

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism presents: *APPLIED DRAMA FOR STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES* An Online Professional Development Workshop for Teachers, Theatre Directors, and Community Members Saturday, March 20, 2021 *9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break* *$90.00 for six hours = 0.6 CEUs* Taught by co-founders Wendy Duke and Laura Valendza, our workshop covers theatre-based methods and techniques for working with autistic and/or disabled youth and adults with an emphasis on creating inclusive theatre-based programming suitable for both online and classroom/studio teaching. Topics to be covered include: - Theatre games for developing social skills - Physical acting for communication with body language - Inclusive improv for all abilities, and - Designing curriculum *i**ncluding a practice class with CADA students!* *Continue your education **and expand your expertise with CADA!* Register here: centerforada.square.site -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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Up Next at Cassidy: 'Ordinary Days' - Get Your Tickets Now!
by Cassidy Theatre 18 Mar '21

18 Mar '21

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Announcing PL Radio Streaming Media Channel
by Playwrights Local 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL LAUNCHES PL RADIO New media channel streaming free audio plays on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and other apps. Playwrights Local announces the launch of PL Radio, a new streaming media channel featuring original works by writers from Northeast Ohio. All radio plays are professionally recorded and include acting, directing, and design talent from the Cleveland area. Streaming and download are free at Amazon Music <https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ff05a58-21a7-435e-a501-4fe05c820df3/PL-R…>, Apple Podcasts <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pl-radio/id1551854977>, Google Podcasts <https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3BsYXl3cm…>, PodBean <https://playwrightslocal.podbean.com/>, Spotify <https://open.spotify.com/show/7s668zHXZGsFWabw1F0Ovc>, and Stitcher <https://www.stitcher.com/show/pl-radio>. Find additional info at www.playwrightslocal.org. PL Radio debuts with the re-release of four audio plays that were previously recorded. All titles are available for free streaming now. Entanglement Written by Les Hunter Directed by Christine McBurney Featuring John Busser and Cathleen O’Malley Every Play is a Radio Play When You’re Blind Written by Meghan Louise Wagner Directed by Constance Thackaberry Featuring Denise Astorino, Leonard Goff, Stuart Hoffman, Kyle Huff, Rachel Maria Inés, Diane Mull, and Laura Stitt Stranded Written by Edward J. Walsh Directed by Tim Tavcar Featuring Agnes Herrmann Flame Puppy Written and directed by Mike Geither Featuring Benjamin Gregg, Beau Reinker, Amy Schwabauer, and Lauren B. Smith Programming for PL Radio will continue with a new series of audio plays funded through support from the Ohio Arts Council and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. New works by Julia Fisher, Tom Hayes, Agnes Herrmann, Gail Nyoka, and Faye Sholiton will be announced in the coming weeks. All titles in this forthcoming series will be produced in partnership with Radio on the Lake Theatre. Additional new plays for the 2021-2022 season also will be announced soon! About the Company 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 Roundtable Reading Series and our annual Open Call for Submissions at www.playwrightslocal.org. Make your tax-deductible contributions to our 501(c)(3) group at www.playwrightslocal.org/donate/. # # #

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VIRTUAL Teacher Training Workshop
by Tessa Gaffney 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism presents: *APPLIED DRAMA FOR STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES* An Online Professional Development Workshop for Teachers, Theatre Directors, and Community Members Saturday, March 20, 2021 *9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break* *$90.00 for six hours = 0.6 CEUs* Taught by co-founders Wendy Duke and Laura Valendza, our workshop covers theatre-based methods and techniques for working with autistic and/or disabled youth and adults with an emphasis on creating inclusive theatre-based programming suitable for both online and classroom/studio teaching. Topics to be covered include: - Theatre games for developing social skills - Physical acting for communication with body language - Inclusive improv for all abilities, and - Designing curriculum *i**ncluding a practice class with CADA students!* *Continue your education **and expand your expertise with CADA!* Register here: centerforada.square.site -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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Beck Center for the Arts Flips the Script
by Julie Gilliland 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

Beck Center for the Arts Produces The Teen Untitled Sketch Show Available for streaming from Thursday, March 25 to Sunday March 28, 2021 Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org> announces The Teen Untitled Sketch Show<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-shows/youthshows-teen>. Available for convenient streaming, this production allows for maximum creativity Beck Center students. Beck Center's upcoming Youth Theater production presents a unique opportunity to bring out more than these students' acting skills; this process also allows for real life writing for stage experience. For the first time in Beck Center Youth Theater history-the play is being written by the students who will perform in it. Many of these students have performed in past Beck Center Youth Theater productions written by instructors and directors Rachel Green and Russ Stich so they have been close to the process of crafting a new production. The pandemic created an opportunity for students to take a turn in the writer's chair to write "together" via Zoom, and craft the sketches they will be performing. The production will be filmed in-person, with all participants masked, and socially-distanced. Students of Beck Center, not limited to youth theater classes, were invited to audition for this piece. Patrick Ciamacco<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/mission-history/> directs and guides the writing process. Patrick has a history with Beck Center for the Arts, as a director and performer, including performing as a last minute replacement for a lead role in a past holiday production. In addition to directing, designing and performing all over the Cleveland area, Patrick is also the Artistic Director and a co-founder of Blank Canvas Theatre.<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/> Patrick says, of this experience of directing a teen show, while working with the 24 students, "This has been one of the roughest years... but theatre, and everyone involved in this show, help make each day a bit better. With the nature of our lives these days, artists are starved to create and collaborate. So we thought it would be fulfilling for the students to not only act in a piece... but also to create that piece from scratch. Putting all of their creative minds to work to create a truly original show." A student from this production even designed the show art. It is truly a collaborative effort. This limited virtual engagement runs March 25 to 28, 2021 on any device in the comfort of your home, as part of Beck Center for the Arts' 73rd Youth Theater Season. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-shows/youthshows-teen>. Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue<https://maps.google.com/?q=17801+Detroit+Avenue&entry=gmail&source=g> in Lakewood. Programming at Beck Center for the Arts is made possible through the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council. Beck Center gratefully acknowledges the generous funding provided by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, creative arts therapies for individuals with disabilities, free gallery exhibits year-round, and outreach education programming. ###

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Second virtual screenwriting session
by Sarah Smith 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

Registration ends this Friday for the second virtual screenwriting session hosted by stowe story labs alumni Sarah Elizabeth Smith on Sunday, March 21st from 1pm-3pm via zoom. All experience levels are welcome to this FREE event, but registration is required. Sign up using the link below! https://forms.gle/joWE4bw5RiqgsvMt7

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Cassidy Theatre Seeking Staff for 'Charlotte's Web', TYA/Senory Friendly Virtual Production
by Cassidy Theatre 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

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Musical Theatre Master Class
by Leslie Brown 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

The Youngstown Playhouse is offering a MUSICAL THEATRE MASTER CLASS with Kayla Boye on Saturday, March 20th from 10:30AM - 12PM EST. Classes are for adults and youth ages 12+ and the cost $15. In this virtual master class, participants will learn a musical theatre dance combination followed by a discussion of best practices to build confidence in audition and performance technique. To register: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class=yplay <https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class=yplay> A Zoom link will be sent following registration. Registration closes on March 19 at 11:59pm. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Kayla Boye is a professional actor/choreographer. She has been previously seen at The Playhouse in Mary Poppins, Chicago, and Curtains. Chicago credits include: The Wizard of Oz (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), South Pacific (Drury Lane Theatre), Can-Can, Billy Elliot, Little Me (Porchlight Music Theatre), Pippin, Mary Poppins (Mercury Theater Chicago), Anything Goes, Gypsy, and Mame (Music Theater Works, formerly Light Opera Works). Regional credits include: Guys & Dolls, A Christmas Story (Fireside Theatre), On the Town (Capital City Theatre), and seasons with Bigfork Summer Playhouse and The Huron Playhouse. Choreography credits include Wonder Women: The Musical (Winner of Best Choreography, Chicago Musical Theatre Festival), Damn Yankees, Bye Bye Birdie (Wilmette Center for the Arts), Mary Poppins, and Legally Blonde (Youngstown Playhouse). Assistant choreography credits include Billy Elliot (Porchlight Music Theatre), Gypsy (Music Theater Works), Carousel, Bye Bye Birdie, and The Drowsy Chaperone (Huron Playhouse). She holds a BA from Youngstown State University. kaylaboye.com <https://www.kaylaboye.com/>.

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FREE virtual theatre classes @Cleveland Public Theatre, ages 7-14 years old
by Faye Hargate 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Cleveland Public Theatre Announces FREE Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy Spring VIRTUAL Courses! CAN Academy performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. Join us this spring for this JOYFUL exploration of play! Application Deadline: April 5th 2021 FANTASY! - JUNIORS<https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2021…> (click for more info or see attached) Taught by Zyrece Montgomery April 12 - May 27 *7-8 years old: Tuesdays and Thursdays, application link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMjuTPcmopynudu3QkPzE22FRp8nM4KoS…> *9-10 years old: Mondays and Wednesdays, application link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTAhkJvK3JdO-ab6JJ7007TimuUkrXVaV…> 4:00pm - 5:00pm STORYTELLING & ENSEMBLE CREATION <https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2021…> (click for more info or see attached!) Taught by Faye Hargate April 13 - May 28 *11-14 years old: Tuesdays & Fridays, application link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKC3ANVAnEDOMI8g29Z5EEYl2q-9GYYk4…> 4:00-5:15pm These programs are offered at NO COST thanks to the Cleveland Foundation. All classes are through Zoom. Young artists must have a device and stable internet connection to participate. QUESTIONS Faye Hargate, CPT Director of Community Ensembles/CAN Academy Program Manager at 216.631.2727 x207 or fhargate(a)cptonline.org<mailto:fhargate@cptonline.org>.

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Classes, Call For Artists & The Art of Reading Book Club
by Shaker Arts Council 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces a Winter/Spring series of community virtual art classes and webinars. *General classes for students of every age *will be offered after-school and on weekends during the 2021Sprong sessionMarch 21– May 30. *General Session Classes* NEW Acting and Memory Technique Program Description: This acting course will introduce basic memory techniques which support creativity, character development, and shorten memorization time. Based on modern neuroscience, Memory Acting help actors understand how the brain naturally learns and memorizes. Every actor should have basic memory techniques. Instructor: Dr. Ellen Rooney Appreciating Photography Program Description: A survey of creative photography to see how different image makers have used the camera to create meaning throughout the history of the medium. Instructor: Benjamin Hauser NEW Art Journaling Program Description: Art journaling can relieve stress, clarify thinking, and increase creativity! It’s unique, personal, and very rewarding. Gather your journal and a few art supplies, and I'll show you: prompts to get you started and keep you motivated tips and techniques to spice up a journal, colorful tools to make it fun. Instructor: Karen Koch Class Piano Program Description: Class Piano provides students with an exploration of the piano and beginning musical concepts such as high vs. low, piano orientation, steady beat/rhythm patterns and playing/reading music. This exploratory course is great for students to find out if they might be interested in beginning piano lessons or for students who have already begun piano lessons. Students will participate in a variety of games and activities in each session. Instructor: Alex Piepenbrink Chalk Pastel Portraits - Youth Program Description: Chalk Pastel Portraits is a course that teaches students to use chalk pastel to render the likeness of a face. We will study the proportions from different angles of the face and techniques for blending and matching colors of skin tones and textures for hair. Students should have chalk pastels, and a recommended supply list will be provided. Instructor: Casandra Harner NEW Dynamic Art - Comic Art - Visual Story-telling Program Description: Sessions for development in dynamic anatomy drawing/ illustration, story-telling thru panel visuals and cinematic placement to project best visual presentation. The class will explore the traditional, cartoon and anime styles of comic illustrations. Instructor: Abdul Rashhid Eurhythmics: Music and Movement Program Description: Eurhythmics is the study of music through movement, musical games, and kinesthetic learning. This short course will serve as an introduction to experiencing music and rhythm at its core, and practicing using your body as a tool to understand music’s most fascinating secrets. Instructor: Graham Rosen National and International Dialects for the Stage Program Description:Ever wonder how to Sound like Harry Potter or Tony Soprano? Join Cody Swanson as he teaches you the ins and outs of dialects from all over the United States or from different parts of the world. These dialects can be used on-stage or for film work. Instructor: Cody Swanson Shoes as Art Program Description: Create a shoe that expresses who you are. In this workshop, you will create a work of 3-dimensional work of art in the form of a shoe. Gather materials you can collage that show your interests. These items can be photos of friends or family, magazine images or drawings; they can include ribbon or fabric or hardware or glitter; things that you can find around your house and that work together to tell a story. Have a pair of scissors and some newsprint or paper you can stuff in a shoe. The only purchase you may need to make is for 2 rolls of 2” clear wrapping tape. Finally, you will need to select your favorite shoe – which I promise will not be harmed in the making of the project! Instructor: Sally Levine *Free Webinars* NEW Creating a Paper Collage Mandala Program Description: The Mandala (Sanskrit for "circle") is an ancient art form that is closely tied to spiritual practices. However, it was psychologist Carl Jung who felt that the mandala as an art form could be useful as a therapy, and it is, in fact, a very relaxing and therapeutic process. Torn paper collage mandalas are easy to create, require little preparation or previous art experience . Instructor: Sharon Dundee Introduction to Voiceover in this webinar, you’ll learn how to get started in voiceover. We’ll cover essential topics like creating a demo, setting up an inexpensive home recording studio, finding and submitting auditions, connecting with talent agents, negotiating rates, and marketing your services. Instructor: Amanda Terman NEW Grant & Proposal Writing Fundamentals for Arts Professionals Program Description:The process of grant and proposal writing can be simple and pragmatic. Precise language can make the difference between an award and a decline. The eCourse provides tools on how to answer frequently asked questions on grant applications, and how to fine-tune your writing skills for winning proposals. Instructor: Brandi Rae Hicks NEW Making Russian Tea Biscuits at Home Program Description: Cleveland has a long history of making and eating Russian tea biscuits, dating back to at least the 1920s. In keeping with tradition, we will discuss a few different historic recipes and then make one of the recipes online together. Instructor: Sarah Bania-Dobyns & Melanie Ferstman *Click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-33808.html> for more information and to register*. SHAC on TRAC: Art Competition for Utility Box Designs Building on the success of the *Painting the Town *and *Building Blocks* utility box projects, the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce this year’s project: *SHAC on TRAC*. In collaboration with the Reginal Transit Authority (RTA), SHAC is sponsoring a juried *art competition* for the design of *utility boxes* located along Shaker Heights rapid tracks. We are inviting our local artists to participate. Please download the *template* *and application here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/utility-box-design-competition-applicatio…>*. All designs must be submitted electronically on the template provided. Designs and applications must be submitted to SHAC via email ( *info(a)shakerartscouncil.org* <%28info(a)shakerartscouncil.org>) no later than *Friday 30 April 2021*. Eligibility: Applicants must be 21 years or older and live or work in Shaker Heights or reside in the Shaker Heights School District. Applicants may submit more than one (1) design, but each must be submitted in a separate email. There are no entry fees. Artists will retain all copyrights to their artwork. Artists whose designs are selected will receive a $500.00 stipend after the work is installed. All entries must be anonymous. *Do not sign your submittal nor indicate your name on the submitted design document. *SHAC’s jury Chair for this year’s program is André Taylor, Art Educator. Since all of the boxes have slightly different dimensions, artists whose work is selected may have to reformat their designs to fit the matched boxes. Design Criteria: • Black or very dark backgrounds are not permitted. • Words are not permitted in the designs, per the City of Shaker Heights code. • Art created in non-digital media must be digitized for submittal. • Final designs must be submitted as camera-ready, 600 dpi files By submitting a design proposal, all artists agree to: • allow SHAC to use images of the designs on printed materials and websites for promotional purposes only; • allow SHAC to photograph the work; • allow SHAC to submit the proposal to the city’s Shaker Heights Arts Task Force for their final approval and to modify the design, if necessary, to meet its requirements. Artists whose works are not selected are welcome to ask the SHAC for jury feedback. *Art of Reading Book Club* Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces The Art of Reading Book Club. The saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Come spend a cozy and casual evening discussing an eclectic mix of books with art related storylines, explore the images they showcase and the times they reflect. Pre read the book or just join for the experience of connecting with fellow art lovers. Margaret Reardon will lead the discussions. Meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19. This program is free and open to everyone. Advance registration is required. *For more information and to register click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/the-art-of-reading-book-club.html>.* *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*

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