June 2022 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Premiere of Holocaust opera/musical drama June 9-12 at MPAC
by Cathy Lesser Mansfield 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

Join us for the Cleveland Premiere of "The Sparks Fly Upward" at the Maltz Performing Arts Center June 9-11 at 7:30, and June 12 at 2:00. For more information about the piece and the project, rehearsal videos, presenting partners, and ticket links visit www.thesparksflyupward.org. -- Cathy Lesser Mansfield www.thesparksflyupward.org

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Auditions: CPH's Education production of Teddy Bear Mountain
by Casting 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

Cleveland Play House (CPH) Education Department is casting local actors for the Family Theatre Program’s 2022 production of Teddy Bear Mountain, by Lisa Langford, directed by LeeAnet Noble. This is a non-AEA contract, paying $500.00 per week. This is a touring production that will perform in community spaces. First Rehearsal: August 8, 2022 First Performance: August 25, 2022 Closing Performance: September 11, 2022 Performances will run Thursday - Sunday each weekend. Actors must have access to reliable transportation. To audition, please submit your headshot, resume, and self-tape to this form: https://airtable.com/shr5TqCDraxerO5u9 AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS For your self-tape, please use the sides for the role you are auditioning for. Sides are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kzrsx9fu0e4zp7l/AADzTFolzsidhkA-Y5XKqWkya?dl=0 Note: Maya and Marcus are to be played by adult actors who can play young characters. ROLES AVAILABLE: WOMAN: African American, woman, can play 30-40. Our narrator, a big personality, a storyteller, and dancer with an inner rhythm who guides us through tough moments with love and compassion. MAYA: African American, female, actor should be able to play 8 years old. Marcus’s sister, precocious, on a mission to find out what happened to the mountain of teddy bears that went missing. MARCUS: African American, male, actor should be able to play 12 years old. Maya’s brother, unsure of how to come to terms with the death of his mother and his best friend, tries to act tough. NANA: African American, woman, can play 50-70. Grandmother to Maya and Marcus. She is trying to be strong for her Grandchildren while grieving loss. MR. MARTINEZ / MR. TRASHMAN: Latine, male, any age. Mr. Martinez runs the corner store, friendly adult figure for the neighborhood children. Mr. Trashman is a key witness in Maya’s investigation—but you didn’t hear it from him. Please note that Cleveland Play house is mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff and guest artists working in person. By auditioning, artist affirms that they are already fully vaccinated or that they will be fully vaccinated (currently defined as 2 weeks after the final dose) prior to the first rehearsal. As of 12/1/2021, CPH does not require a booster to be considered fully vaccinated.

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Stages Bloomington Seeks Executive Director
by Ansley Valentine 06 Jun '22

06 Jun '22

*Stages Bloomington, a Bloomington, Indiana based youth theatre company is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to serve as Executive Director.* *The Executive Director will serve as the chief producer/director/administrator of a well-established and successful youth theater program in Bloomington, Indiana.**The position will oversee the program's artistic and administrative aspects, providing vision and leadership while managing day-to-day operations.* Salary: $30,000/year with flexible and varied schedule anticipating approximately 32.50 hours a week, including two weeks paid vacation. No retirement plan or health care benefits are offered. Timeline: Applications due June 15, 2022 Anticipated start date is on or before August 1, 2022 Application Process: Email pdf copies of a cover letter and resume to admin(a)stagesbloomington.com by 5 pm on Wednesday, June 15th. Stages Bloomington is an equal opportunity employer. Questions For any additional questions please contact admin(a)stagesbloomington.com or leave a message at 812-727-4950. *Please refer to our webpage at **www.stagesbloomington.org <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stagesbloomington.org%2F%3F…>** for further information about the posting, or** send inquiries to admin(a)stagesbloomington.com <admin(a)stagesbloomington.com>.* Best regards, Ansley Valentine Cellphone: (330) 347-1519 Calendar/Appointment Request: https://doodle.com/mm/ansleyvalentine/book-a-time-1 Website: https://ansleyvalentineproductions.com/Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage Office: (330) 899-7150

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Auditions: Taming of the Shrew
by orrville players 05 Jun '22

05 Jun '22

Orrville Community Theater announces Taming of the Shrew Auditions: June 16 ~ 5-7pm at Orrville Public Library Meeting Rooms A & B 230 N. Main Street Orrville, OH June 18 ~ 12-4pm at Krackpots Comedy Club 14 Lincoln Way W. Massillon OH Casting Ages 14+ Director: Chelsea Alleman Co-Directors: Rory Evanich & Drazen Evanich Rehearsals will begin Tuesday June 28th Monday & Tuesday ~ 6-9pm Every other Saturday from 2-5pm beginning July 9th. All rehearsals held at Krackpots Comedy Club in Massillon. Show September 16-18 at Zimmerly Bury Octagon House Marshallville Sign up for Auditions https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44AAA72DA2F9C07-octtaming Walk ins welcome for auditions. Video submissions also available -contact for details. Orrville Community Theater is a non-profit community theater. No compensation for any role. All members, directors, actors are volunteers. Orrville Community Theater P. O. Box 357 Orrville OH 44667 330-439-2051 www.orrvillecommunitytheater.org -- Shannan Kurjian OCT Business Manager 330-439-2051 www.orrvillecommunitytheater.org Find us on Facebook & Instagram!

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BorderLight Festival seeks Artist Liaison
by Dale Heinen 05 Jun '22

05 Jun '22

Position Summary Part-time. The Artist Liaison will make an important contribution to the BorderLight Festival by serving as the key point of contact between visiting artists and BorderLight management. The Artist Liaison is responsible for meeting the needs of artists, mostly international, who will be arriving in Cleveland to perform in the Festival. Duties may range from airport pickups to finding a doctor to planning social events. Artist arrivals start July 5 and continue throughout the month of July. The Artist Liaison will be directly responsible for ~18 visiting artists, whose stays in Cleveland will vary from 3 weeks to 1 night. Principal Duties & Responsibilities * Be the point person for artist communication. Answer questions and ensure artists are well informed about any aspect of the Festival that involves them. * Anticipate needs and be 'on call' for artists during their festival stay. * Liaise with marketing to schedule artist press interviews; help artists get to interviews. * Provide or arrange transport from airport to accommodation and back to airport. * Ensure dressing room Rider and venue Rider needs are met. * Plan social events for visiting artists. * Meet unexpected needs, for example if someone gets sick, or has a personal emergency. * Prepare and distribute Welcome packs for artists. * Other duties and problem-solving related to artists' needs as they arise. Qualifications * Friendly and organized. * Ability to establish and manage priorities, manage shifting priorities, and multi-task. * Ability to be responsive and available to artists during the contract period, which will involve evening and weekend work. * Demonstrated problem solving skills, and good judgment in decision-making. * Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven diplomacy, tact, and ability to interact successfully with a wide range of people. * Ability to be flexible, as issues that may arise are unpredictable. * Interest in the performing arts. * Own car. Terms: Temporary part-time freelance contract from June 28 to July 26, 2022. Must be responsive to needs that arise during the day, evenings, and weekends. Hours will be variable but are expected to start light in early July and increase as the Festival approaches. The week of the festival is expected to be the busiest period (July 18-24). Salary: $1,500 stipend. How to apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via email to dale(a)borderlightcle.org<mailto:dale@borderlightcle.org> Please use subject line: Artist Liaison application. No phone calls, please. BorderLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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🦖 Jurassic Jungle is looking for an Audio Engineer to join the team!
by Branden Schossler 04 Jun '22

04 Jun '22

Jurassic Jungle <https://www.jurassicjungle.org/>, the proud presenter of Jurassic Jungle LIVE the largest touring dinosaur show in the United States, is currently looking for an experienced audio technician to join our team. *Position Responsibilities* - Travel to Jurassic Jungle's shows taking place in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio - Setup the audio equipment for each show including but not limited to: mixer, microphones, speakers, and subwoofer - Plan out the proper placement of speakers and subwoofers for each venue to ensure optimal sound quality - Operate the audio system during each performance, ensuring that all sound cues are hit and levels are properly adjusted - Maintain a full understanding of Jurassic Jungle's audio equipment, with the ability to inform management when maintenance or upgrades are needed *Experience working with the following products and brands is preferred but not required: * - Electro-Voice Speakers and Sub Woofers - Shure Wireless Microphones - PreSonus StudioLive 32SC 32-Channel Mixer - Apple Laptop with Farrago soundboard application *Position Requirements * - Must have reliable transportation - Must be able to travel via car or plane to all 2022 show locations - Must have weekend availability - Must have a clean background check - Must have AV technical knowledge *Additional Information * This position is for an independent contractor role with a pay range of $700 - $1000 per weekend of shows. All contractors are subject to renewal at the beginning of the calendar year. *How To Apply * To apply, please start by filling out our online application here: https://form.jotform.com/221517777762162

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Voice Lessons
by Christopher Hutton 04 Jun '22

04 Jun '22

Summer auditions are here and are you prepared? Dr. Christopher Hutton, baritone, is taking new voice students and excited to get you physically and mentally prepared for auditions and performances. Lessons will prepare each student for school Regional and All-State auditions, theatre auditions and college auditions in voice performance. Lesson prices are as follows: One-Hour Lesson is $60, Forty-Five minute Lesson is $50, Thirty minute Lesson is $40. Students range from all ages and those who have an interest in classical and musical theatre. Students consist of all ages and center around high school or younger who show an interest in performing at local theaters and their school choral and musical productions. Dr. Hutton offers free consultations to those interested before committing to the voice studio. You may contact Dr. Hutton via email at cjhutton70(a)yahoo.com or 330-301-6334. Lessons will take place on Saturday morning/afternoon. Dr. Hutton has a Masters Degree and Doctorate of Music Arts degrees in Vocal Pedagogy (Science of Singing) from Arizona State University, and is fluent in teaching both belting and classical technique. Christopher attended Youngstown State University where he received his Bachelors in Voice Performance. Some of Dr. Hutton’s performances can be found at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEvBkg9hRnE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQF0EsTHoH8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAPHEuXEeoY

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Replacement classical musician needed for Wadsworth Library for tomorrow
by Thomas Sigel 04 Jun '22

04 Jun '22

Greetings! Our cellist scheduled for our Wadsworth Library Concert tomorrow at 2 pm has COVID. I need a classical replacement soloist to play from 2-3pm tomorrow. Please email at tsigel(a)ormaco.org. There is a small honorarium. Thanks, Thomas Sigel

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Horror Film Festival - Helpers Wanted
by Ray Szuch 04 Jun '22

04 Jun '22

Looking for something fun and film-related to kick start your summer? The International Horror Hotel is looking for additional festival volunteers June 11 & 12 at Four Points by Sheraton in Cleveland. The 11th annual International Horror Hotel Film Festival features 4 days (June 9-12) of over 100 independent horror and genre films from around the world (http://horrorhotel.net/film-screenings.html) 2 days of film lectures; live competitions for scream queens, scream kings, and special FX makeup artists; vendors; special guests; networking parties, and more! Whether your love is all things horror or you just want to support indie film, this is an event you don't want to miss! Contact us at horrorhotelfest(a)gmail.com to inquire.

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Auditions for Spades by Randall E. Hall
by Randall E. Hall 03 Jun '22

03 Jun '22

*CASTING NOTICE* Butler Entertainment Presents *Spades* By Randall E. Hall Directed by Myron J. Lewis Auditions: June 20, 2022 at 5:30 pm June 21, 2022 at 5:30 pm Auditions Location: Urban Choral Initiative 3085 W. Market St. Suite 34 Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 Dates of Production: August 5-7, 2022 Production Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Rehearsals begin July 18, 2022 in Akron, Ohio. Rehearsals will be held daily from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday until the one (1) week prior of performance. Tech Week rehearsal will vary based on needs of the performance. We are looking for African American actors, both male and female, ages 22-55. *Cast List:* Narrator, male, Any age, has a deep voice, not seen on stage Nikki, female, 27, is a genius at spades Marcus, male, 25, plays spades pretty well Dwayne, male, 28, heavyset but handsome, Nikki's Fiance Alexis, female, 22, sucks at playing spades Michelle, female, 55, matriarch of the family, everyone knows she is the boss Robert, male, 54, patriarch of the family, Auditions will be open call and consist of cold readings from the script and/or a prepared comedic monologue from a published work no longer than one minute. Registration is preferred but not required. Please bring a resume and a headshot if you have one and a list of conflicts. We ask that the cast have prior knowledge or experience playing Spades. Visit www.spadesonstage.com/auditions to register for your preferred audition date. This is a non-union production. All actors will receive a stipend for their work on this production. All actors and staff must be fully vaccinated prior to the start of rehearsals. CDC defines being fully vaccinated as being 14 days after your final dose of the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. We advise all who are eligible to receive the booster shot produced by Moderna or Pfizer for their safety and protection. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at spadesonstage(a)gmail.com

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