April 2023 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Kinky Boots auditions next weekend!
by Nina Fisher 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

Auditions for KINKY BOOTS directed by Nina Fisher, music direction by Felix Grittner, choreographed by Connie Laettner. When: Saturday April 15th from 4-7pm OR Sunday April 16th from 5-8pm (choose 1 date and sign up for 1 slot). Callbacks on Tuesday April 18th by invitation. Where: New Union Center for the Arts, 39 South Main Street, Oberlin, 44074. 3rd floor. Who: Adults and teens ages 14 and up Prepare: One 32-bar cut or two 16-bar cuts from any song you think best shows off your voice and personality. We’d also love to see some of your best/most entertaining dance moves (no experience necessary!) To sign up for a slot, go to this link: https://www.theaterforms.com/madfactorytheatreco/madkinkyboots/auditionform/ Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price, who has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man that he is meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible... and discover that, when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Rehearsal schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings 6:30-9:30pm, every other Sunday from 2-5pm. There is a spot on the sign up to enter rehearsal conflicts. Performances will take place at the Elyria Performing Arts Center July 28th through August 6th. Questions? Email the director: fisher.nina.rose(a)gmail.com

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Call for Artists - Painting the Town: Art Competition for Utility Box Designs
by Shaker Arts Council 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

Painting the Town: Art Competition for Utility Box Designs Building on the success of several years of traffic utility box projects, the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce this year’s project: *Painting the Town*. SHAC is sponsoring a juried *art competition* for the design of *utility boxes* located in Shaker Heights. Local artists are invited to participate. Please download the *attached 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) no later than *Monday **10 April 2023.* Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and live or work in Shaker Heights. Applicants who reside in the Shaker Heights School District or are a member of the Shaker Arts Council also are eligible. Learn how to become a member *here* <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/membership-form.html>. Artists whose designs have been installed in three (3) consecutive years may not apply. Applicants may submit more than one (1) design, but each must be submitted in a separate email. There are no entry fees. Artists 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.* André Taylor, Art Educator, will serve as this year’s jury chair. 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, websites and social media 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 obtain the artist’s modification of the design, if necessary, to meet the city’s requirements. Artists whose works are not selected are welcome to ask SHAC for jury feedback. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*

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Encountering the Michael Chekov Technique at the Balch
by Tessa Gaffney 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

*What* Encountering the Michael Chekov Technique with Jakub Margosiak *When* Saturday, April 15 from 10AM-2PM AND Sunday, April 16 from 10AM-2PM *Where* Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture 220 South Balch Street, Akron, OH 44302 *Cost* $100 for two-day workshop *Parking/Accessibility* Parking lot and street parking available. Elevator available for disabled persons. *Description *The course is an intensive and deep introduction to the Michael Chekhov technique. Michael Chekhov developed a fully psycho-physical approach offering simple tools for working with the imagination, body and emotions. This technique engages the actor's entire body and stimulates his psyche and emotional states, enabling the actor to transform into another character. During the course we will be exploring what it means to really engage the whole body in the physical actions and how rich the psychological response to it can be. Workshops designed for actors, dancers, performers, people interested in self-development. The great advantage of Michael Chekhov technique is that it allows you to use imagination in order to create a character, helps you to deeply connect with your body and understand the intangible, psychological processes happening within the body, allows to reconnect with your creative energy. The class will consist of a few tools from Michael Chekhov technique: - - Qualities of Movement - - 3 centers: Willing, Feeling, Thinking - - Expansion – Contraction - - Psychological Gesture *About the Instructor *Jakub Margosiak is an actor, dancer, director. A graduate of the Acting Department of the AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Cracow and a freelance student at the Department of Dance Theater in Bytom (Poland). Ph.D. student at The Film School in Lodz (Poland). Awarded Fulbright Scholarship for conducting research about Michael Chekhov technique in the U.S. Awarded: Rector’s scholarship and Scholarship for The Best Ph.D. student at The Film School in Lodz, Scholarship of Tarnow City Mayor, Scholarship of Silesian Region. Founder of the Living Space Theatre – director of award-winning performances: “Ferdydurke”, “Jesus Christ, Refugee!”, “Kaj dzias”, “Shapes.” He led workshops and gave a lecture at the 35th International Theater Institute World Congress in Segovia (Spain). He taught Michael Chekhov acting technique among others at: The New School (NYC), Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China), Xi’an Concert Hall (China), Busan International Performing Arts Festival (South Korea), The Machulski’s Acting School (Poland) and The Film School (Poland). Register here <https://www.catac-akron.com/michael-chekov-technique>; space is limited! -- *Tessa Gaffney **(she/her)* *Marketing Mage,* Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture Instagram: @catac.akron *Co-Leader, *QuTheatr Instagram: @qu_theatr -- *Tessa Gaffney* Marketing Director, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*

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Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition
by Kimberly States 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

OHYES will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition. The production will be presented on June 29-July 2 in Medina. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, April 29 starting at 2 p.m., and Sunday, April 30 starting at 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 317 E Liberty St., Medina, OH 44256. Auditions are open to anyone from ages 8-18. Schedule an appointment at https://ohyes.as.me/cinderella<https://ohyes.as.me/cinderella?fbclid=IwAR3CezoyQWk6Tyr5GwDhHCn4F1uQnP_8Urd…>

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Announcing GLMF Cast Auditions!
by Shannon Seaber 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

The Great Lakes Medieval Faire Up From the Ashes Players are holding auditions for the 2023 season. We are a group of street performers that bring life to the 13th century themed faire. We focus on improv, character development, audience interaction, dialect, and costuming. No experience is required, we will train on all the necessary skills. This is a volunteer position. Rehearsals begin May 13th and run Saturdays and Sundays through July 2nd. The show is July 8th-August 13th (Saturdays and Sunday). Please bring any conflicts to auditions. We can work around any conflict, just note that the inability to commit to all show dates will exclude you from being in a stage show. Sign up for an audition slot here -- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAEAA28A7FCC16-2023.

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Beck Center Produces Funniest Farce, Noises Off
by Julie Gilliland 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Beck Center for the Arts Announces Funniest Farce, Noises Off Lakewood, OH-Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> is pleased to announce Noises Off, one of the absolute funniest "play within a play" plays ever written and performed in the modern era. Written by Michael Frayn<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Frayn>, this piece was conceived when the British playwright was watching a performance from the wings. He said, "It was funnier from behind than in front, and I thought that one day I must write a farce from behind." This play was meta before meta was meta. Beck Center for the Arts' Artistic Director, and director of this production, Scott Spence says of directing this production, "I could not be more excited to set sail on my fourth production of Noises Off in the past 30 years. Often called the funniest comedy in western theatre in the past 200 years, I know firsthand the joy of working with performers who thrive on the tightrope, high above the crowd. The communion shared between actors and audience in Noises Off is something truly to behold as we all feast together on the crumbling remains of a touring production that disintegrates before our eyes. One could predict that there won't be a dry seat in the house as the curtain gratefully descends." Running in the Senney Theater in Lakewood from March 24 to April 16, 2023, with additional Thursday evening performances March 30, April 6 and 13, at 7:30 pm, ticket prices range from $38 (adults), $34 (for seniors 65 and older) and $17 for students with valid ID, and $12 for children between five and 12 years of age. A $3 service fee per single ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Preview performances are 7:30 p.m. the Thursday before opening night, with general-admission seating for just $10. Smart Seats(r) are available for each performance at just $10 per person. For more information on Noises Off please visit beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/noises>. This production is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatrical. All performances are at theaters inside Beck Center for the Arts<http://www.beckcenter.org/> located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>. Beck Center for the Arts is proud to be a part of Northeast Ohio's professional theater landscape, operating under a letter of agreement with Actors' Equity Association. We are a Small Professional Theater (SPT) based on the number of seats, number of our performances, and the maximum weekly hours of work we provide to actors. We produce every show on our stages, by choosing the play, casting and rehearsing it, building the sets, props, and costumes, directing and performing the live music, and designing lights and sound. We proudly utilize regional resources and talent. Beck Center for the Arts also offers arts education for all ages, all skill levels, and all abilities with classes and lessons in music, dance, visual arts, and theater, as well as creative arts therapies. Financial assistance is offered for qualified applicants so that these programs can be enjoyed by all.

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NPB's Beauty & the Beast Ballet Premieres April 21!
by Leanna Ruegg 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

North Pointe Ballet to present Beauty and the Beast April 21-23. North Pointe Ballet (NPB) is pleased to return to the historic Lorain Palace Theatre to present Beauty and the Beast. NPB will premiere its new ballet interpretation of the story of Belle, the book-loving daughter of a merchant. *NPB’s signature live verbal and sign language narration will guide audience members through the tale where enchanted objects come to life, drama unfolds through exceptional artistry, and loveable characters show that you can’t judge a book by its cover.* >From Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23, audience members will be captivated by NPB professional dancers performing alongside students from local dance studios. During a special Sensory-Friendly matinee on Saturday, April 22, participants from NPB’s partner site Murray Ridge School <https://www.murrayridgecenter.org/services-for-children/school-age/> as well as NPB’s A Chance to Dance program will join the cast. NPB’s A Chance to Dance program gives dancers with diversabilities meaningful dance experiences that allow them to work alongside dancers in the professional company as well as their typical peers. This performance will also be live streamed via NPB’s YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4WsACnXd1VLqia3liHO8g> at no cost to viewers in further effort towards accessibility. Sensory-Friendly performances provide accommodations to reduce loud sounds and adjust dramatic lights, provide a space for taking a sensory break, and allow for a relaxed theater environment. Ms. Dziak hopes to convey an important message through this ballet: “We all have a story - our own lived experiences contribute to our attitudes and our behaviors. Those who are considered villains to some are considered heroes to others; and what seems ‘normal’ to some is considered ‘crazy’ to others. Taking time to get to know someone and understand another's story can create that empathy that we all hope for in our own lives.” TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased via NPB’s website: northpointeballet.org/beauty-and-the-beast or by phone via the Lorain Palace Theatre: 440-245-2323. Ticketing questions can be directed to kayla(a)lorainpalace.com. *Leanna Ruegg* Community Engagement & Operations Manager, North Pointe Ballet 515-460-3695 mobile *Making Classical Ballet Accessible to Our Community* Website <https://northpointeballet.org/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/northpointeballet> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/northpointeballet/>

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CPT is hiring a full time Education Associate!
by Careers at CPT 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring an Education Associate to support its work serving and empowering youth, adults, and families through the arts. This role reports directly to the Director of Education. This position is a year-round, salaried staff position. The salary range is $37k to $41k based on work experience. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Review of candidates will begin immediately. To apply for the position, send an email to Nicole Sumlin, Director of Education, at nsumlin(a)cptonline.org by end of day Monday, May 9, 2023. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Education Associate. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a cover letter giving examples of work that illustrate the experience required in the description and explaining why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please. EDUCATION ASSOCIATE The Education Associate has the following responsibilities: * Provide day-to-day support to the Director of Education (DOE) * Execute project-based assignments that support the wide range of activities of the DOE * Interact with all youth, families, staff members, and community partners, with a strong sense of service * Submit and code receipts and invoices * Assist in managing DOE calendar * Crafting communication re: meetings, programming, classes and performances for youth, families, staff members, and community partners * Possibly support the implementation of curriculum for year-round CMHA CAN and/or CAN Academy programming during afterschool hours and possibly a full daytime summer schedule -OR- support the implementation of seasonal STEP (summer) and/or Y-Haven (winter) programs. * Collaborate with CMHA staff, CMHA CAN team members, CPT Staff from applicable departments, and guest artists to successfully present the artistic presentations and fully produced productions at assigned sites. * Attend meetings with EDU programming teams (Cleveland Act Now, STEP, Y-Haven) and Director of Education to contribute to and record discussion of outline highlights, session progress, questions, and challenges of program implementation. * Assist with creating lesson plans, maintaining attendance records, and/or reviewing or compiling session progress notes for the program as indicated by Director of Education * Serve as Co- Line Producer or Stage Manager for EDU performances * Support and attend recruitment and community events as relates to EDU programming * Completing other duties that relate to CPT education/artistic programming as determined by Director of Education. KEY COMPETENCIES * Experience teaching Black and brown youth who may have sustained trauma and deal with the effects of oppression and scarcity * Experience in building relationships with families and community partners * Creativity and vision in storytelling * Play creation skillset * Play-producing skillset * Excellent logistics and organizational skills * Excellent collaborator and communicator * Organized, clear record-keeping and curriculum-planning skills * Experience managing the needs of various constituencies at once * Commitment to leading with anti-racist principles * Community-building skills * Team player and inclusive leader * Integrity and discretion * Project management * Strong public speaking skills * Strong skills (for an entry-level professional) in reading, writing, and communication, especially around email correspondence and follow-up * Familiarity of Microsoft Word and Excel * Comfort with a range of standard office equipment * Experience with CPT or a CPT-like theatre (plus) * Stage management experience (plus) * Language familiarity with Spanish (plus) * Community organizing experience (plus) DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMING www.cptonline.org/education/<http://www.cptonline.org/education/> CPT'S CORE EDUCATION PRINCIPLES CPT education programs follow four guiding principles that reflect our pedagogical, political, and aesthetic approaches to education, and are deeply interrelated. Empowerment: Together we create original works of theatre, and our participants contribute to the spoken words, the movement, and the production elements. This layered approach engages participants dynamically, resulting in pride and ownership of the final product. Equity: We strive to bridge the gap between the heard and the unheard by centering rarely shared stories with a wider audience. Our work brings awareness to issues such as racial and economic justice, nurturing relationships that cross the invisible boundaries of race and class. We believe representation matters, and we are committed to engaging Teaching Artists who are representative of the communities with whom we collaborate. Excellence: We encourage the development of the whole artist, nurturing an artist's personal, interpersonal, and artistic growth. This environment of self-mastery calls participants to own their greatness with pride, be accountable to their peers, and be engaged, curious, and connected to their community. Enthusiasm: We approach the artistic process with openness, rigor, intention, and joy! Our programs cultivate an enthusiastic learning environment that supports creative expression while nurturing a high degree of discipline and focus. We encourage our participants' creativity, and we also challenge them.

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Seeking Teaching Artists for Summer classes and camps
by Rachael Endrizzi 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Spark Theatre Company is looking for teaching artists for several programs this summer. Spark is based in Lorain County, and operates remotely bringing arts education to locations in need throughout NE Ohio. We partner with several organizations including the Boys & Girls Club, Lorain County Community College, Elyria Parks & Rec, and The Urban League. Locations for each position are also listed below. To express interest or questions, please contact Rachael at SparkTheatre4Youth(a)gmail.com. For more information on Spark, visit our website at www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org. DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Boys & Girls Club Programming LOCATION: Clearview Vincent Boys & Girls Club 2303 North Ridge Road E., Lorain, Ohio 44055 WHEN: June 19th-August 4th; Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30pm COMPENSATION: $50/hour (Think TikTok trends and fun dance/movement creation) DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Summer Camp Program LOCATION: Stocker Arts Center, LCCC 1005 Abbe Rd. N., Elyria, OH 44035 WHEN: July 10th-21st, 2023; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm COMPENSATION: $850/week; $1,700 total MUSIC INSTRUCTOR: Summer Camp Program LOCATION: Stocker Arts Center, LCCC 1005 Abbe Rd. N., Elyria, OH 44035 WHEN: July 10th-21st, 2023; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm COMPENSATION: $850/week; $1,700 total MUSIC INSTRUCTOR: Summer Camp Program- MINI CAMP LOCATION: Stocker Arts Center, LCCC 1005 Abbe Rd. N., Elyria, OH 44035 WHEN: June 26th-30th, 2023; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm COMPENSATION: $850 for the week CAMP COUNSELOR: Summer Camp Program LOCATION: Stocker Arts Center, LCCC 1005 Abbe Rd. N., Elyria, OH 44035 WHEN: July 10th-21st, 2023; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm COMPENSATION: $400/week; $800 total CAMP COUNSELOR: Summer Camp Program- MINI CAMP LOCATION: Stocker Arts Center, LCCC 1005 Abbe Rd. N., Elyria, OH 44035 WHEN: June 26th-30th, 2023; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm COMPENSATION: $400 for the week GENERAL TEACHING ARTIST: Read & Rise Camp Guest (Acting or Playwriting experience preferred) LOCATION: Lorain County Urban League 200 Middle Ave STE 200, Elyria, OH 44035 WHEN: Once/week (flexible around artist availability); June 12th-July 20th, 2023 COMPENSATION: $50/hour Those interested should email resume, and which position(s) they would like to be considered for to Rachael at sparktheatre4youth(a)gmail.com. Interviews are on-going until positions are filled. -- Rachael Endrizzi Producing Artistic Director Spark Theatre Company *www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org <http://www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org>* 440-707-6887

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CSU FILM CAMP FOR TEENS
by Odyssey Program 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY FILMMAKING CAMP FOR TEENS Located in historic Playhouse Square, Odyssey Program at CSU’s School of Film & Media Arts offers 4 different residential or day camps for teens (aged 13-18) interested in filmmaking. With access to the film school's professional soundstages and production equipment, Odyssey participants learn screenwriting, acting, directing, cinematography, and editing. * Each student completes their own individual film project. * All Camps taught by CSU faculty. * All students will develop a College Admissions Interview video. Experiential Three-Week Camp, June 11-June 30, 2023 Intensive: Acting and Directing, July 9-July 16, 2023 Intensive: Screenwriting, July 16-July 23, 2023 Intensive: Postproduction, July 23-July 30, 2023 For more information or to register, please email odyssey(a)csuohio.edu or visit csufilmodyssey.com<http://csufilmodyssey.com/> Odyssey Program School of Film & Media Arts, Cleveland State University 1375 Euclid Ave, 6th floor, Cleveland, OH 44115 Learn more at csufilmodyssey.com<http://csufilmodyssey.com/> and to register for programs. Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/csufilmodyssey> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/csufilmodyssey/>!

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