November 2022 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Amahl and the Night Visitors
by John Roberts 18 Nov '22

18 Nov '22

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *The Parma Symphony Orchestra will present the Gian Carlo Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, at Valley Forge High School on December 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm. This production is being done in partnership with TRI CCC West. * *The large cast of over 60 will feature the performers listed below:* *Amahl…………Oliver Chen (3pm)* * Meg Howell (7:30 pm)* * Mother..............Bernadette Hisey (3pm)* * Jennifer Howell (7:30 pm)* *King Kaspar…..Jared Plasterer* *King Melchior…Dave Aberth* *King Balthazar..Brian Keith Johnson* *The Page…… James Pierce Litteral* *The 40 piece orchestra will be under the direction of Dr. Randolph P. Laycock and Ms. Kira Seaton is the `Stage and Musical Director. The entire production is being produced by Mr. John D. Roberts.* *Amahl and the Night Visitors is a retelling of the Nativity story and the journey of the Magi from the point of view of Amahl, a crippled boy and his mother who are on the brink of poverty. Performed in English in one 60 minute act, the opera was originally written for television and premiered on Christmas Eve in 1951. * *Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens. Family passes are available for $20.00 and are good for two adults and their children. Tickets may be purchased on line in advance by going to parmasymphony.org <http://parmasymphony.org> * *The box office will be open one hour before curtain for both performances and may be purchased using cash or credit card.* *Begin a new Holiday tradition- bring your family to this beautiful Christmas Classic. * *Contact Information:* *John D. Roberts – Program Coordinator PSO* *john.d.roberts21(a)gmail.com* <john.d.roberts21(a)gmail.com>

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Auditions for "Die Mommie Die!" @ Kent Trumbull Theatre
by Kildow, Eric 18 Nov '22

18 Nov '22

AUDITION NOTICE DIE MOMMIE! DIE! By Charles Busch presented by Kent Trumbull Theatre Audition Dates: 12/13/22 & 12/14/22 Audition Times: 6pm-8pm Rehearsals Begin: 1/17/23 Show Dates: 3/3-5, 10-12/23 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE: 6:30-9:00 M-Th (depending on availability & conflicts) SYNOPSIS: This hilarious comic melodrama evokes the 1960s "Grande Dame Guignol" movie thrillers that featured such aging cinematic icons as Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Lana Turner and Susan Hayward. Ex-pop singer Angela Andrews is trapped in a hateful marriage with film producer Sol Sussman. Desperate to find happiness with her younger lover, an out-of-work TV actor named Tony Parker, Angela murders her husband with the aid of a poisoned suppository. In a plot that reflects Greek tragedy as well as Hollywood kitsch, Angela's Elektra-like daughter Edith convinces Angela's emotionally disturbed son Lance that they must avenge their father's death by killing their mother. Lance, demanding proof of Angela's crime, slips some LSD into her after-dinner coffee. Angela is plunged into a wild acid trip that reveals that she killed not only the children's father but also their mother; she isn't their mother at all, but rather their Aunt Barbara. A surprising twist ending has all of the Sussman family's dirty laundry aired out once and for all. Angela (aka Aunt Barbara), realizing that happiness cannot be built upon a foundation of lies, turns herself in to the police. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Video auditions will be accepted. Contact ekildow(a)kent.edu<mailto:ekildow@kent.edu> for more information. The digital audition form (with preliminary schedule, casting breakdown, and sides) can be found at: https://forms.gle/FDVn7jx3YNY8mHtA7<https://forms.gle/FDVn7jx3YNY8mHtA7?fbclid=IwAR3lATbzqONrNiiKihk-vDkiu7iwD0…> CASTING BREAKDOWN Strong Comedic Actors Needed! 18 & Over ONLY ANGELA ARDEN- (F, 40's[ish], Any) A beautiful glamorous Hollywood pop star who's light has faded somewhat on the stage. [Note: this role was originally played by the playwright in drag. This is not a requirement, but drag performers will be considered for this role] EDITH SUSSMAN- (F, 20's, Any) Pretty, very mod, kinda nasty. Beautiful college-age daughter of Hollywood film mogul Sol. BOOTSIE CARP- (F, 40's, Any) Warm-hearted, salt of the Earth housekeeper. Middle aged comedic maid role. TONY PARKER- (M, 20s/30's, Any) A sophisticated gigolo, handsome tv star hunk, & lover to Angela. SOL SUSSMAN- (M, 40's-60's, Any) A movie mogul in his late 50's. A big, jovial personality that masks an essential darkness of character. LANCE SUSSMAN- (M, 20's, Any) An emotionally disturbed, but cute, hippie. Has issues, but who doesn't? https://www.facebook.com/events/508678851167380/508678864500712/ Eric S. Kildow, Associate Professor & Program Director School of Theatre and Dance Kent State University at Trumbull "We are all ancestors in training." -Larissa Fasthorse

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CHICAGO (Teen Edition) at Magnificat High School!
by Jill Haller 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

*CHICAGO: Teen Edition opens this weekend at Magnificat High School!!* *Don't miss this incredible show full of song and dance, a little scandal, a lot of drama and a TON of razzle dazzle! * *Tickets can be found here <https://www.magnificaths.org/student-life/performing-arts>. Performances are November 18, 19 15 and 26 at 7pm, and November 20 and 27 at 2pm. Performances will be held in the Magnificat Center for the Performing Arts at 20770 Hilliard Blvd. in Rocky River. * *Women of Faith Who Learn, Lead, and Serve* Jill Haller| Director of Dance and Performing Arts 20770 Hilliard Blvd. | Rocky River, OH 44116 School: 440.331.1572 x <440.331.1572%20x256>240 | Fax: 440.331.7257 *"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end**."* - Ecclesiastes 3:13

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Auditions for The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman (Stow Players)
by Brandi 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Auditions for The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman Directed by Brandi Eaton Stow Players - 5238 Young Rd Stow, OH 44224 Saturday November 19th 1 PM - 3:30 PM Sunday November 20th 7 PM - 9:30 PM Please see Sign-Up Genius link for additional information, the script/sides, and to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944AEAB2EA7F94-thechildrens Performances: February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30PM February 5 and 12 at 2:30PM

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The Singing Angels - Holiday Concert November 20th!
by Carol Thompson 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Save the Date - Singing Angels Holiday Concert! The Singing Angels Holiday Concert will be on Sunday, November 20 at 5:00 pm at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts at St. Ignatius High School, located at 2008 W 30th St, Cleveland, OH 44113. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Singing Angels studios at 216-432-5555 or by email at info(a)singingangels.org<mailto:info@singingangels.org>. You can also order tickets through our website by clicking on the "Get Your Tickets" tab. Please include your phone number and email, how many tickets you would like (specify adult or child), and whether you would like to be seated in rows A through L or M through U (row A is closest to the stage). Tickets are assigned seats, not general admission. Also please include any other important requests including wheelchair accommodations or special seating needs. Ticket prices are as follows: Rows A - L: Adult $32.00 Children 11 and under $17.00 Rows M-U: Adult $22.00 Children 11 and under $12.00 Wheelchair Accessible seating: $20 Ticket orders must be received by Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 5:00pm to be able to pick up your tickets in advance. Any ticket orders received after November 17 may be picked up at Will Call at the Breen Center on the day of the performance. We hope to see you there to kick off your Holiday season!

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Contemporary Class Sunday
by Anna Cerveny 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Adult dancers, ages 16+, join us for open contemporary class with Katrina Rodriguez! Sunday Nov 20 1-2:30pm Above The Barre, 1450 W Bagley Rd $15 with preregistration, $20 at the door wellnessliving.com/login/cdp *Katrina Rodriguez was born in Miami, Florida and has been dancing since she was three. She began training at Patricia Penenori's Dance Center when she was eight years old where she competed at both the regional and national level. Following that, Katrina worked as a dance team coach at LaSalle High School and choreographed dances for All Access Dance Studio's competition team. She continued her education at Cornell University where she graduated with a degree in Food Science. At Cornell, Katrina choreographed and danced with Impact Dance Troupe and was Co-President her senior year. She was a CDP Company Apprentice for one year and is so excited to now be a CDP Company Dancer!* Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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Ballet Company Class
by Anna Cerveny 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Advanced dancers, ages 18+, join Cleveland Dance Project Company for open company ballet class on Friday Nov 18, 7:15-8:45pm at Creative Movement Center. Class is taught by Artistic Director Megan Gurcze. Preregistration required - $15 to paypal.me/cdpcompany www.clevelanddanceproject.com/companyclass Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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TMPAC Auditions for Obnoxiously Unconstitutional this Saturday at TMPAC
by Claudia Lillibridge 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Directed by Claudia Lillibridge. Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC) is proud to announce auditions for the Douglas Lillibridge Artist in Residency recipient, Obnoxiously Unconstitutional, on Saturday, November 19 from 1pm - 3pm at Twin Masks Performing Arts Center, located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3, Twinsburg, OH 44087. This production will be a staged reading of the updated script. There will be a total of 3-5 rehearsals to learn staging for final presentation on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 at Twin Masks. Walk ins welcome. Please note we will need to you to confirm proof of full COVID vaccination (either the physical card or picture on cell phone). All of those auditioning will also be requested to wear an KN95 mask as well, or surgical grade mask while in our space. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. If you auditioned for us this past summer, we do not require you to audition again. Twin Masks Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity located at 9076 Church Street in Twinsburg, Ohio. This is a volunteer project and is unpaid. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN/ PLOT – OBNOXIOUSLY UNCONSTITUTIONAL BY KATIE BECK Public Justice is profoundly altered when politicians reject the truth and rule of law in pursuit of their personal and political agendas while trampling over small, working class people. This faith-based story is about a civil servant's love for both— urban planning and his woman— while battling four systems of Ohio political leaders' failure to render justice spanning over 2+ years. The roles of Leland and Karen have been pre-cast and are filled. Lorraine (Leland's mother, African American, 40 - 60) - a strong, faith filled woman who supports Leland and is a strong positive presence in his life. Lawyer – (Man or Woman, any race, 40s – 50s) – legal representation for Leland. Explains the legal process and guides Leland in his legal proceedings. Duane (represents “Procedural Justice”) – (Man, late 30s – 40s) – Wears a bright button up shirt. Believes in clocking in and out, not stepping on anyone’s toes and doing your job is what is expected. Jim (represents “Distributive Justice”) - (Man, 40s - 50s) - Firmly believes you have to “work your way up”, especially in a government position. “Nothing is just handed to you”. Described as an older man, ironed up button shirt tucked neatly into creased pants. Jamila (represents “Restorative Justice”) – (Woman, early 30s) – Younger, speaks with a peaceful intent, wears a flower printed dress. Always tries to restore any relationship to righteousness – believes in repair to harm, determining an encounter with both parties, facilitating transform which causes fundamental changes in people, relationships and community. Mayor (also Judge, City Official) – (Man, 50s) – Mayor of Newport. Definitely plays favorites in his staff and although is the elected official, not fully aware what’s happening in his own office. The Judge oversees the hearing; City Official is employee of the City.

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Auditions at TMPAC for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Claudia Lillibridge 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

*Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC)* is excited to announce auditions for the first show of its 2023 season, *Who’s Afraidof Virginia Woolf?*, by Edward Albee. Performance dates are Feb 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2023. Twin Masks Performing Arts Center is located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 & 3, Twinsburg, OH 44087. Twin Masks is a 501c3 organization. No AEA contracts are available. The director, D. Keith Stiver, will be holding auditions at Twin Masks on Sunday, November 20 from 1:00-3:00 and Monday, November 21 from 7:00-9:00. Auditions will be done via reading from the script. *THE STORY:* George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn’t care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is crossfired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha’s inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives. >From the Dramatists Play Service website. *THE CHARACTERS: *as described in the script. *Martha:* a large, boisterous woman, fifty-two, looking somewhat younger. Ample, but not fleshy. *George:* Her husband, forty-six. Thin; hair going gray. *Honey:* Twenty-six, a petite blond girl, rather plain. *Nick:* Twenty-eight, her husband. Blond, well put-together, good-looking.

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Final weekend performances of Bakersfield Mist at TMPAC
by Claudia Lillibridge 17 Nov '22

17 Nov '22

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC), located at 9076 Church Street, Suites 2 and 3 in Twinsburg, Ohio is proud to announce its final weekend of performances of its final show of the 2022 season, Bakersfield Mist, written by Stephen Sachs, and directed by Christine Wright. Cast includes Tari Lyn Bergoine and Greg Bealer. Tickets can be purchased online at www.twinmasks.org. Adults $15 / Senior and Students $10. Written by Stephen Sachs Directed by Christine Wright November 18 and 19, 2022 Secured with Rights by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. PLAY CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN 18 OR YOUNGER. THE STORY: Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, has bought a painting for a few bucks at a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she's now convinced it's a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when world-class art expert Lionel Percy flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer park home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he has no idea what he is about to discover. Inspired by true events, this hilarious and thought-provoking comedy-drama asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic.

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