July 2022 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Tickets on Sale for OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, by Seat of the Pants Productions
by Craig Joseph 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

Seat of the Pants Productions is excited to present the culmination of an experimental 10-month rehearsal process, in conjunction with the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium. Get your tickets now for: *OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, by Timberlake Wertenbaker* June 1789. In the penal colony that will later become Sydney, Australia, a Marine lieutenant is tasked with putting on a play to celebrate the king's birthday. The only catch? His cast members are the English convicts who populate this distant Australian prison camp. Few of them can read, let alone act, and the play is being produced against a background of food shortages and barbaric punishments. Will this theatrical endeavor have the desired civilizing influence, or will everything implode before the curtain goes up? Featuring ten cast members portraying 22 different characters - convicts and officers alike - "Our Country's Good is a triumph...a tribute to the transforming power of drama...It is heartening to find someone standing up for theatre's unique spiritual power.” (The Guardian) The show runs from August 5th through 21st, at Reinberger Auditorium in Cleveland, Fridays through Sundays. Tickets range from $20-$25. More information and the ability to purchase can be found at ourcountrysgoodsotp.eventbrite.com.

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The Sound of Music opens this weekend
by Nina Fisher 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

MAD* Factory Theatre Co Presents: The Sound of Music July 22nd through July 31st Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm General Admission $20, Students/Seniors $15 Online sales at www.madfactory.org, cash or check at the door Oberlin High School 281 N. Pleasant Street, Oberlin, 44074 A cast of 40 from all over Northeast Ohio bring this family classic to life for 2 weekends only!! You won't want to miss it! www.madfactory.org

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BorderLight International Theatre and Radio on the Lake Theatre Present: Under the Sycamores
by Les Hunter 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival and Radio on the Lake Theatre present the continuing world premiere of "Under the Sycamores, A Secret Path Audio Experience in Cleveland’s Historic Erie Street Cemetery." Written by Les Hunter and directed by Jimmy Noriega, "Under the Sycamores" invites you to choose your own path through a hidden gem of downtown Cleveland: Erie St. Cemetery. Grab your phone and your earbuds, pass through the Gothic gateway, and explore the stories that intrigue you! Through this immersive listening experience, you will meet European settlers, Native American chiefs, an early civil rights leader, a famous Beat poet, and more from Erie Street’s 200-year history. PRESS Theatre Journal: “Sounds a clarion call for critical attention to the theatrical opportunity that is offered by the world around us. ” Cool Cleveland: “ Under the Sycamores ... gives a vivid picture of past lives (and deaths) in Cleveland. ” TYPE OF SHOW Audio Experience TICKETS $6.00 RUN TIME Self-paced walking tour, total time is between 30-90 min SHOW TIMES On-Demand SHOW INFORMATION https://www.borderlightcle.org/under-the-sycamores/ <https://www.borderlightcle.org/under-the-sycamores/?fbclid=IwAR0q5lrlpRoPuM…> START THE JOURNEY AT https://www.youraudiotour.com/tours/1571/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youraudiotour.com%2Ftours%…> VENUE DETAILS + PARKING You will begin at 2254 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44115, directly across from Progressive Field, at the West Gate of Erie Street Cemetery. You may park along the main road inside the cemetery for free. Once at the West Gate of the cemetery press “1” to begin audio and listen to the prompts to choose your own path from the options below.

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Adult Hip Hop Class TONIGHT (Wednesdays)
by Anna Cerveny 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

Join Cleveland Dance Project in a hip hop series through July & August with Nina Rossi. All adults of all levels are welcome to come groove at Emjaez in Bay Village from 7:30-8:30pm on Wednesdays. Classes are $15 drop in, pre registration is required at: wellnessliving.com/login/cdp 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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Tischler Klezmer Orchestra Concert- July 24 @ 2pm
by Thomas Sigel 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

The Tischler Klezmer Orchestra Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) presents The Tischler Klezmer Orchestra on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at 2 pm. From its founding over 20 years ago, saxophonist extraordinaire and local musical raconteur Norman Tischler was the director of the Workmen’s Circle Klezmer Orchestra. Upon Norman’s unexpected passing in 2018, the musicians rechartered the ensemble as The Tischler Klezmer Orchestra, featuring Moss Stanley. The TKO continues the mission of preserving klezmer music- reaching out to audiences through live performances and helping local musicians learn klezmer repertoire. The program will take place at HeARTland, 8187 Camp Road Homerville, Ohio, 44235. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy this concert by pond. In the event of rain, the concert will take place at the Homerville United Methodist Church, 8964 Spencer Road, Homerville, Ohio, 44235. Tickets are $12 in advance at www.ormaco.org or $15 at the door. For more information call 419-853-6016.

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Imposters Theater is creating a new home for alternative comedy in Cleveland
by Imposters Comedy 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

IMPOSTERS THEATER, CLEVELAND’S HOME FOR ALTERNATIVE COMEDY, HAS STARTED A KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN TO MEET THE START-UP NEEDS THEIR NEW THEATER REQUIRES Imposters Theater will move to their new home in the Ohio City neighborhood this fall. July 19, 2022 - Imposters Theater is building a new home for alternative comedy in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. Through a 30-day Kickstarter campaign <https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imposterstheater/imposters-theaters-ne…> that will end at 11am EST on Wednesday, July 27th, Imposters Theater hopes to raise enough money to meet the start-up needs of their new space. “I’d like to give our performers the proper stage, lighting, sound, and seating that they and our future audiences deserve,” stated Imposters Theater Founder and Creative Director, Michael Busch. “This new space is going to help us continue to foster the talents of our comedic community and allow us to have the room to get bigger and better.” The 30-day Kickstarter campaign is aimed to raise the necessary funds to renovate a new performance space in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. The new space will need a proper stage, lighting, sound, seating, etc. to ensure the Imposters Theater community can properly entertain audiences for years to come. There are a variety of fun rewards should anyone be able to contribute such as exclusive merchandise offerings, the naming of specialized drinks to be served at the theater and the naming of the bathrooms. Please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imposterstheater/imposters-theaters-ne…, if you are able to contribute to the Kickstarter campaign. ABOUT IMPOSTERS THEATER Imposters Theater is Cleveland’s home for improv, sketch and alternative comedy. Their goal is to foster a creative and inclusive space to support, showcase, educate and grow Cleveland’s vibrant independent comedy scene. Imposters strives to amplify Northeast Ohio’s unique comedic voices through a variety of shows, workshops, and classes from experienced performers & instructors with years of professional experience in the entertainment industry. For more information about the theater, visit: https://www.imposterstheater.com/. ###

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Auditions for INSURRECTION: HOLDING HISTORY by Robert O'Hara at convergence-continuum
by Cory Molner 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

A collage-and-metaexploration wherein a modern-day black graduate student finds himself and his189-yr-old grandfather transported back to slavery times and the Nat Turnerrebellion. Insurrection is a work unafraid to utterly confound most traditionalnarrative assumptions, and in a surreal version of history also manages toaddress contemporary police violence against African-Americans, to explore whohas the right to tell whose story, to look critically at African-Americanattitudes toward homosexuality, and to explore how different generations adhereto different rules. AUDITIONS Monday & Tuesday,August 8 & 9 7-9:30 PM Sign up here: https://forms.gle/yArJka9aEtvvudk48 VIDEO AUDITIONS arealso being accepted until Friday August 5th 11:59PM. PREPARATION(In-Person) Please bring a currentresume, headshot & any conflicts between September 5 – October14 to in-person auditions. PREPARATION (Video) Please send yourheadshot, resume, conflicts between September 5 – October 14 and yourvideo to Jeannine.gaskin(a)gmail.com Auditions will consistof readings from the script. Sides and short character descriptions 9Also Below) can befound here: www.convergence-continuum.org/auditions PERFORMANCES October 14 – November5, 2022, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00PM Provide a list ofconflicts for September 5 – October 14. For questions or moreinformation contact director Jeannine.gaskin(a)gmail.com Character Descriptions: 1. Ron: African-American graduate student (Gay or comfortable kissing men) 2. TJ: African-American great-great grandpa who survived slavery. Voice of reason. 3. Mutha Wit/Mutha: African-American older woman. She is the voice in Ron's head and MaDear type. 4. Gertha/Clerk Wife/Mistress Mo'tel: Middle Age African-American woman. All stereotypical roles of anngry black mother/trailer park trash/southern belle 5. Octavia/Katie Lynn: African ‐American Daughter of Gertha and wet nurse to Mistress Mo'tel. Flighty and perceived as dumb. 6. Nat Turner/Ova Seea Jones: African-American man with a commanding presence and commanding voice. 7. Clerk Son/Izzie Mae: Young African-American girl who will also play a boy. Witty and quick on her feet when speaking. 8. Reporter/Cop/Clerk Husband/Buck Naked/Detective: Middle age white man capable of transitioning from a reporter to a cop, stereotypical trailer park trash,white slave and detective. Good improv skills a plus. 9. Hammet: African-American handsome man (gay or comfortable kissing men). Somewhat athletic build. He has the soul of a poet, the spirit of a gentle giant but he is also a warrior at Nat's side. All roles are provided a $400 stipend. Cory MolnerExecutive Artistic Director, convergence-continuum Theater(He/Him/His)

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Imposters BIG Comedy Night Friday, New Workshops, & More!
by Imposters Comedy 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

*Imposters Theater* We are raising money to build our new home for improv, sketch, and alternative comedy in Cleveland!Only one more week left - please help us hit 150 backers by Friday! FIND OUT MORE HERE <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> *Coming Up @Imposters Theater* *Imposters BIG Comedy Night @Forest City Brewery* Friday 07/22 8pm $13 <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> Come out to Forest City Brewery for our BIG variety show overstuffed with our favorite improv, sketch, stand up, & other nonsense - followed by karaoke! *Improv Night @Forest City Brewery* Sunday 07/24 7pm $10 <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> Join us for a night of improv from some of Imposter's top performers, followed by a long form jam where YOU can get on stage! *Creating Comedic Characters Workshop with Michael Busch* Wednesday 07/27 7pm $0-$30 <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> This workshop will go over basic comedic structure, ways to find inspiration for characters, and how to pitch your idea. Everyone will have a chance to pitch a character idea, get feedback from the instructor and the group, and come out of it with a solid plan to bring your character to life. *Take Up Space: An Improv Workshop for Women with Deena Nyer Mendlowitz* Sunday 08/07 3:15pm $30 <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> For woman improvisers only, a workshop that encourages strong choices, big moves, and owning the stage. We'll do exercises, scenes, and sets where we stretch ourselves and challenge our comfort zone all in a supportive and fun environment. *Sketch Comedy Writing Level 1 with Michael Busch* Wednesdays 7-9pm Beginning 08/10 $210 <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…> Whether you’re looking to put together a sketch packet, level up your TikTok comedy, perform live sketch comedy, or just have a fun collaborative writing experience, this class is for you! And check out our full schedule of shows, classes, workshops, & events HERE <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule> Hello, new friend - sign up for our email newsletter here <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae2166…>

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Extras Needed for Film This Thursday & Friday
by Young Filmmakers Academy 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

The kids from Young Filmmakers Academy are at it again. These award winning filmmakers are shooting their project all week long at Harding Middle School. We need extras this Thursday and Friday from 9:30am to 2pm to play spectators in a little league game. The film has been written by and is being shot by area kids ages 12-17. It’s a comedy set in the 80s and is going to be very fun, come by and help out the kids. Email info(a)youngfilmmakersacademy.org to RSVP. -- *Hortencia Swinderman - Administrator* *Young Filmmakers Academy* www.youngfilmmakersacademy.org <http://www.lakewoodyfa.com> *216.293.KIDS*

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Casting Adults for CSU Thesis Film: CRIMINA HUMANA
by Rocky Nguyen 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

CASTING CALL for student thesis film “CRIMINA HUMANA” This will be a NON-UNION production led by Seniors of Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts. Actors must be available in October and early November. Actors will be provided copy, credit, and meals according to the length of each shooting day. In-person auditions will be August 5th-7th. The deadline for self-tape auditions is August 5th. To schedule or submit for an audition, please email your headshot and resume to Rocky Nguyen at rockynguyencasting(a)gmail.com Please see below for breakdowns! Jeff (Lead): (Late 20’s, Male, White, Bigger build) Shut in conspiracy theorist gradually consumed by the paranoia of a break-in. Lives vicariously through his brother, Tony, an army ranger. Tony (Supporting): (Late 20’s, Male, White) Jeff’s brother. Golden child. Army ranger on deployment. Close relationship with his paranoid and conspiracy obsessed brother. Chadrick Peterson (Featured Extra): (20’s, Male, White) Conspiracy obsessed talking head. Internet personality with meager audience of devout followers. “Tells it how it is”. Salah (Lead): (Late 40’s, Male, Any Ethnicity) Corrupt white collar accountant whose deeds caught up to him and his family. Now under investigation, he devises a way to help his family and circumvent his punishment. Actor must be comfortable with stunts and special FX makeup. Andrea (Supporting Lead): (30’s, Female, Any Ethnicity) Mother and wife to Salah, facing the legal and financial consequences of her husband’s espionage. Her patience runs thin as she takes their kid and stays with her parents. Fitz (Supporting): (60’s, Male, Any ethnicity) Salah’s Lawyer. He’s known Salah all his life and has gotten used to his outbursts. Loyal and means the best, but is hopelessly drowning in paperwork. Peter (Lead): (Early 20’s, Male, Italian) Carefree nephew to Bobby, a notorious mobster. On the night of a family wedding reception, Peter makes an impromptu visit to Bobby’s house and walks in on a dirty secret. Bobby/Kirk (Lead): (Late 40’s, Male, Italian) Older widower with evident mob ties. Quick to anger and rash decisions, which can be dangerous at times. He now works as an upstanding police officer. Actor must be comfortable with stunts and special FX makeup. Janice (Supporting Lead): (40’s, Female, Italian) Peter’s mom. Stubborn, short-tempered, and unfiltered. She acts with tough love for her son who’s late to a family wedding reception. She’s oblivious to the situation at hand. -- *Rocky Nguyen* *Assitant Director of Crimina Humana* MusicNguyens(a)gmail.com 330.322.4912

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