August 2023 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Tune in to See Anna Cerveny, Exec Dir. Cleveland Dance Project on 'Wake Up to the Arts"
by sue johnson 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

*See Anna Cerveny, Cleveland Dance Project * *“Healing Arts”** YouTube Video* https://youtu.be/p8yn6zIMoh <https://youtu.be/p8yn6zIMohI> *on* *“Wake Up to Healing Arts: Using Performance and Media* *for* *Direction, Hope, Health, and Total Well-being, 2.0”* See YouTube Videos Showing how the roles of medical health organizations and Performing Artists Help Soothe and Heal Mental Health Challenges, experienced by men, women, teens and children. Anna shares the joy, beauty and healing her dance company provides through her adult dancers who showcase the amazing dances which help individuals feel better about their mental health challenges. Anna discusses how her profession as a physical therapist blends therapy and dance. Consequently, Anna explains the power of "mindfulness" which anyone can easily practice for a few moments to ease whatever mental or physical pain they are experiencing *See Anna Cerveny: https://youtu.be/p8yn6zIMohI <https://youtu.be/p8yn6zIMohI>* 1. *Seeking Serenity *- This piece is an introspective look at today's busy culture tendencies and the toll that being constantly busy is taking on our mental health. We explore the dissonance between societal praise for the constant drive to succeed, and the resulting anxiety disorders that can plague us behind closed doors. This project aims to normalize self care, and recognize the beauty in pause. We encourage you to take a deep breath, and identify where in your own life you need to reflect and reprioritize. *Cleveland Dance Project: https://youtu.be/nzjzym3mbYE <https://youtu.be/nzjzym3mbYE>* 2.* Drowning *- This piece is dedicated to everyone who has ever fought a silent battle. Depression can reach anyone and everyone. You are not alone, and we are grateful you are here with us today. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or a mental health crisis, please reach out for help. Here are some outlets: Cleveland Dance Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3S-gmhlpyI Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA Director, Wake Up And Live's Actors Studio (WUAL) Producer, "Wake Up And Live With the Arts" wualstudio(a)gmail.com www.wualstudio.org Judy Allen Co-Coordinator Excellence Zone Marketing, Owner jallen3778(a)gmail.com Major Gwen Boleware USAF (Ret) Asst. Coordinator gboleware(a)gmail.com

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VOICE LESSONS with SHARON SHAFFER
by Sharon Shaffer 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

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Stage Plays for Production Consideration
by Peter Anthony Fields 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Looking for theatre producers and directors who are interested in presenting new and original stage plays for high school, college, and community theatres. The plays are written individually by Peter Anthony Fields and Evonne Fields-Gould. *THAT GUY by Peter Anthony Fields* Award Winner in the Performing Arts category of the 2020 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest. A playwright who receives inspiration by interacting with the imagined characters from the play that he is currently writing is struggling through a period of writer’s block as his characters have “stopped talking” to him. He soon begins to experience a strong resurgence of depression and anxiety, along with other physical and cognitive impairments. After receiving a devastating diagnosis, he is determined to get his life headed in a productive and positive direction. But despite his best efforts, everything that matters the most in his life seems to be on the verge of falling apart. *FOR THE LOVE OF APRIL by Evonne Fields-Gould* A one-act drama on a compound set (backyard/living room/2 kitchens). US English. Carol’s dog April has been the mainstay of her life since her husband was killed in Afghanistan. Her close friend Beth tries to help Carol back to normal life but creepy neighbor Charles intimidates her to such an extent that Carol is forced into the unthinkable. *THE INVITED by Peter Anthony Fields* >From award-winning playwright, Peter Anthony Fields comes a darkly humored and suspenseful tale of a wealthy businessman who suspects that someone from his inner circle wants to kill him. So, he hires a mystery novelist/amateur sleuth to join him and his inner circle at a “lock-down” where he hopes to ferret out the one who wants him dead. GIRL LOST by Evonne Fields-Gould A young, black college student, who knows little of her cultural identity, takes a remarkable and unforgettable journey of discovery where she learns that she must acknowledge the past in order to go forward in the world. Excellent stage play for a large cast. Historical play about the African American experience. *CAN THERE BE JUSTICE FOR TJ? by Evonne Fields-Gould* A powerful play and official selection of the British Theatre Challenge. Vivian, a distraught mother, tells the events that lead up to the death of her son, killed by a police officer, and the impact it had on herself and the remaining family members. For more stage plays by Peter Anthony Fields and Evonne Fields-Gould, go to: https://newplayexchange.org/users/66472/peter-anthony-fields https://newplayexchange.org/users/66507/evonne-fields-gould Sincerely, *Peter Anthony Fields* *Playwright & Novelist* *Member of the Dramatists Guild of America* *(Fields is my family & pen-name; Gould is my legal surname)* *Official Website <https://peteroctb.wixsite.com/peteranthonyfields>* *Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/peteranthonyfields8playwright>* *Amazon.com Author's page <http://amazon.com/author/peteranthonyfields>*

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Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) presents two programs this weekend.
by Thomas Sigel 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

On Friday, August 18, 2023, Avon Lake-based musician Jerry Popiel, will close out the Music at the Arboretum concert series with an evening of popular tunes from the 1960s and 1970s. Enjoy classics by Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Dan Fogelberg, Cat Stevens and others. The concert takes place at the John Streeter Garden Amphiltheater, 2122 Williams Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691 at 6:30 pm. Rain location is Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, Ohio 44691. On Saturday, August 19, 2023, ORMACO honors Native Americans starting at 1:00 pm at HeARTland, 8187 Camp Road, Homerville, OH 44235. Valley City-based flutist Billy Crowbeak Faluski showcases some of his Native American-style flutes, which he handcrafts from cedar, cherry, poplar and sycamore. He will then demonstrate, performing improvisations in the style the instruments were intended to play. Primitive in nature, Faluski takes listeners to a subliminal place as he plays from the heart. Next, enjoy Medina historian John Burke portray Captain Wolf, a Lenape/Delaware Indian who served under General William Henry Harrison and lived in his village on Chippewa Lake in Medina County. Woodland Indian life and culture with local historical references will be part of this presentation. Rain location is Homerville Community Church, 9097 Spencer Road, Homerville, OH 44235. Both events are free. For more information, visit ormaco.org or call 419-853-6016.

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Fwd: Submission of theater review of FUN HOME
by Neda Spears 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

*Review: "Fun Home" at Cain Park is a must-see tour-de-force of Cleveland talent (unsolicited by actor Neda Spears)* Sometimes the hype of a show can overshadow the enjoyment of a show, as I think may be the case with FUN HOME. Though it is not a necessarily well-known show outside the theater community, its reputation still holds some weight due to its association with the source inspiration- Alison Bechdel's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name. The aforementioned hype was due to composer Jeanine Tesori & lyricist Lisa Kron being the first female writing team to win the Tony Award for Best Original Score. In the case of the production at Cain Park, the show outmatched the hype. Director Joanna May Cullinan has assembled a literal pitch perfect cast for this show. Allison, a lesbian graphic artist (performed in an emotionally subtle, moving, heartbreaking track by Tasha Brandt) is the narrator of the story, looking back on her life and trying to reconcile her relationship with her closeted father, Bruce (performed by Scott Esposito, who once again delivers a fractured, flawed and wholly real character). Younger versions of herself are played at different stages: Small Alison, played by Juliana Shumaker, who delivers the song "Ring of Keys" (which relays her emotions at seeing her first butch lesbian) with a maturity beyond her years; and Medium Alison, played Gabi Ilg. Ilg's rendition of "Changing My Major" was a delight and a highlight of the evening, being exceedingly funny as well as vocally challenging and showed this young actress as a strong and vibrant performer who I hope will be seen in many more productions in the near future. Natalie Green as Helen is the suffering, patient mother, and though only has one song ("Days and Days"), never misses a step in her onstage moments in making this character as grounded as possible. Zoe Lewis plays Medium Allison's college girlfriend and fits perfectly into this world and this cast. Her presence in her scenes and her rapport with Ilg is palpable and wonderful. Danny Simpson (listed as Roy/Bobby Jeremy/Others in the program) made each of his iterations as varied and well-rounded as he could; they had to be as they are all essential to the story. Rounding out the cast were Simon Keating and Jaiden Shauf-Dressman, playing Allison's brothers Christian and John, respectively. Their performance of "Come to the Fun Home" with Shumaker had me wanting to give them accolades for a much longer time as their vocals were something to behold. Caveats also to the orchestra, led by music director Rachel Woods. The music and vocal performances perfectly matched, with one never overshadowing the other (which means there should also be a mention of sound designer Angie Hayes). There aren't many times that a performance of a show checks all the boxes and leaves an indelible mark that resonates long after the lights dim. This is one of those shows. Do yourself a favor and see it and support theater and these Cleveland actors.

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AUDITIONS at The Brecksville Theatre for Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood
by admin＠thebrecksvilletheatre.org 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Auditions for Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood at The Brecksville Theatre Written by CHARLIE LOVETT https://www.pioneerdrama.com/AuthorDetail.asp?ac=LOVETTCHAR Music and Lyrics by BILL FRANCOEUR https://www.pioneerdrama.com/AuthorDetail.asp?ac=FRANCOEURB Directed by Jim Volkert Choreography by Diana Strongosky ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!! Adults of all ages and and children ages 11 and up are encouraged to sign up. Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood is a comedic updating of the Little Red Riding Hood tale told with 50's style music. Roles include a royal court of King and Queen, Fairy Godmother, Big Bad Wolf, Princess, narrators, Red Riding Hood and her sisters and many more! When: Saturday, August 26 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. AND Sunday, August 27 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Where: The Brecksville Theatre 49 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio 44141 PERFORMANCE DATES: November 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 2023 Sign up at this AUDITION LINK https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BABAF2AA4F85-doowop or through our website at http://www.thebrecksvilletheatre.org/ If you have questions or are unable to make the audition dates, feel free to reach out to bovolkert(a)gmail.com mailto:bovolkert@gmail.com

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Berko review: EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR
by Roy Berko 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

* •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Capsule judgment: I am a strong advocate for theatre. But, I have to be honest. The best I can say is, if you’d like to suffer through 90-minutes of an absolutely poorly written theatrical concept, EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR is the play for you! To read the entire review go to: https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/ <https://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/> To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com/>••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Dance Arts hiring instructors in TREMONT/Cleveland Area!
by Dance Arts by Regina 14 Aug '23

14 Aug '23

Dance Arts is looking to hire an *amazing* teacher to grow with our community in Tremont and the Near West side of Cleveland. We are looking for someone reliable, positive, and who enjoys building community through dance classes. *Looking for instructors in:* -Preschool Dance, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater Jazz -OUTREACH INSTRUCTOR at location in Cleveland. Four classes a week, twenty minutes each. With INFANTS AND TODDLERS Training available for working with infants and toddlers. Will assist with lesson planning and music as needed. Great pay, commensurate with experience. Amazing community to be a part of! Please send resume and interest statement to Regina at danceartsbyregina(a)gmail.com as soon as possible. *Regina Pietraroia* *Artistic Director**, Dance Arts by Regina* *North Royalton: *10670 Royalton Road | N Royalton, OH 44133 | 440-230-9018 *Cleveland/Tremont: *2431 W. 5th Street | Cleveland, OH 44113 www.danceartsbyregina.com Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/danceartsbyregina> and Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/danceartsbyregina>

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by gigi george 13 Aug '23

13 Aug '23

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AUDITIONS: "Willy Wonka, Jr" Academy for Dramatic Arts-August 27th-LIMITED SLOTS REMAIN!
by Matthew J. Wilks 13 Aug '23

13 Aug '23

Only a handful of slots remains for auditions for the opener of our 2023-2024 Season, Willy Wonka, Jr on Sunday August 27th. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this one-of-a-kind production!Auditions run from 3 to 5 with callbacks to immediately follow from 5-6:30pm so please plan to stay unless you are released after auditions. Auditions for our fall youth show, Willy Wonka Jr. are a little different from “normal” auditions. Our two hour audition slots include time to get to know one another, acting games, signing and dancing. All you have to do is come ready to move and have fun! Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. Performing November 17-19Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances will be at Christ United Church located at:23114 West AvenueOlmsted Falls, OH 44138 Production Fee: This show does have a $100 production fee which is due at our first rehearsal (Thursday, August 31 6:30-8:30). Scholarships are available upon request. Sign up for an audition slot now!https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4bacac28a4ff2-willy#/

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