January 2024 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Internationally Ranked Chorus Searching for New Director
by Leanne 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Nine-time Sweet Adelines' Regional Champion and Third Place Mid-Size International Champion, the Greater Cleveland Chorus is searching for a new Frontline Director. We are looking for someone with expertise in acapella harmony and vocal performance, who enjoys educating and competition. Our group has 55 women and rehearses Tuesday nights in Independence, OH. For more information or to apply, please contact directorsearch(a)gcchorus.groupanizer.com

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Audition Announcement at Dobama
by Yahoo 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

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Beck Center Announces AUDITIONS For "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
by Scott Spence 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

*AUDITIONS: * Lakewood Ohio’s Beck Center for the Arts will hold auditions for “*Beautiful: The* *Carole King Musical*” on February 19th and 20th. Auditions slots will occur between 5PM and 8PM each day and are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Times fill up quickly so get your appointment early. Appointments can be obtained by calling the Beck Center Box Office during regular business hours at *216-521-2540. {**Those who cannot make it in person---see below*.} For Open Call auditions please prepare a single brief (90 seconds or less) vocal selection in either Pop or Broadway style. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Self accompanying on Piano or Guitar is also fine. Video Auditions WILL be accepted thru February 20th. Please note that out of town actors need to be aware that Beck Center does NOT regularly have housing to provide except in rare instances. Please take that into account when submitting. Please submit to: scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com It is expected that Two AEA contracts (SPT Tier 2) will be available. All other actors (Age 18 and over) are provided a modest stipend for their participation. Callbacks for “*Beautiful*” will occur the weekend of Feb. 24/25 times TBD. “*Beautiful*” opens Friday, July 12th and closes Sunday, August 11th and performs in the 484 seat Senney Theatre. Rehearsals are expected to begin in very late May or early June. About “*Beautiful*” (Courtesy of Stageagent.com) *Beautiful* tells the true story of Carole King’s meteoric rise to fame as one of the twentieth century’s foremost singer-songwriters. We are introduced to Carole when she is 16 and pitching her first song (“It Might As Well Rain Until September”) to New York music producer Don Kirshner. Soon after, she meets her future husband and creative collaborator, Gerry Goffin. In a musical whirlwind, the couple are married, King gives birth to their first child and the duo make a name for themselves in the music business, knocking out hit after hit. However, while their careers are on the rise, Carole’s personal life falls apart when Gerry announces that he wants an affair. As Carole tries to negotiate marriage, adultery and personal happiness, she is supported by friends and playful rivals, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. Although they all compete for number one hits on the pop chart, Carole relies on their support to change her life and find her own voice. Set in the vibrant pop industry of the 1960s and early 1970s, *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* features a tapestry of musical hits from the creative songwriting teams of King and Goffin, Weil and Mann. ROLES: (All roles are available! No early casting has occurred) ~Note: Aside from Genie, most roles fall within the age 18 to 40. {Non-Doubled Roles} *Carole King* (Plays ages 16 thru 30; F3 to F5; very earthy and unique sound; Piano a plus) *Gerry Goffen* (Carole’s writing partner and husband; Plays age 20 thru 34; C3 to G4; Baritenor) *Cynthia Weil* (Carole and Gerry’s friend; Plays age 20 thru 32; F3 to E5; Pop Mezzo) *Barry Mann* (Cynthia’s partner; Plays age 22 thru 33; C3 to A4 w/ some Rock Chops. Guitar a plus) *Genie Klein* (Carole’s Mother; Brooklyn; Mid 40’s to Mid 50’s; Non-Singing Role) *Don Kirshner* (Yes THE Don Kirshner…music producer and empresario; Plays ages 25 to 40; Very Light Singing) {Ensemble Doubling}* (12 to 16 performers, incl. 8 to 10 Black performers)* *Betty* (Carole’s 18 year old school chum) *Lucille* (Kirshner’s Secretary) *Nick* (A Musician) *Marilyn Wald* (Mistress of Gerry; Singer who fronts “*Pleasant Valley Sunday*” *Lou Adler* (Legendary Music Producer) *Neil Sedaka * *Bobby Vee* *Gene Vincent * *The Drifters* (4 Males) *Lead Singer of 'The Diamonds'* *The Shirelles* (4 Females) *Janelle Woods* (Fronts “*One Fine Day*”) *Little Eva* (Fronts “*The Locomotion*”) *The Righteous Brothers* (2 Males—Fronts “*You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling*”) *AND MANY MORE!!! * The song list that features group work goes on and on, and most require strong vocals and tight 3 part harmonies. In short, “*Beautiful*” requires an AMAZING Ensemble of performers. See Below~~~ “*Splish Splash*” {Bobby Darin}, “*Love Potion Number Nine*” {The Clovers}, “*Poison Ivy*” and “*Yakity Yak*” {The Coasters}, “*Stupid Cupid*” {Connie Francis}, “*Why Do Fools Fall In Love*?” {Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers}, “*Oh Carol*” and “*I Go Ape*” {Neil Sedaka}, “*Be Bop-a-Lula*” {Gene Vincent}, “*Up On The Roof*”, “*On Broadway*”, and “*Some Kind of Wonderful*” {The Drifters}, “*The Locomotion*” {Little Eva}, “*Will You Still Love me Tomorrow?*” {The Shirelles}, “*You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling*” {The Righteous Brothers}, “*One Fine Day*” {The Chiffons…sung by the character Janelle Woods}, “*Pleasant Valley Sunday*”(Sung by the character of Marilyn Wald and others} and many more, Incl. back-up on many famous Carole King hits. Please feel free to email any questions not covered in the above information by writing to Scott Spence (Director of “Beautiful” and Beck Center Artistic Director) at scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com or scotts(a)beckcenter.org Beck Center practices color conscious casting when casting our shows. In addition, all are welcome and encouraged to audition regardless of age, race, gender identity or ability.

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Looking for background actors for short-film Frequency
by Seppy Sky 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

The production company The Stars of Yeshua is looking for 4 to 5 background actors whose faces will be featured in a short film Frequency. These parts are quite significant and important to the story line. The shoot is this upcoming Saturday Feb. 3rd, 2024 from 5pm to 10pm. It is a one day shoot. If you are interested or even looking for more on set experience. Please email the director September Stanton @ starsofyeshua(a)gmail.com. Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you all soon.

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The Cleveland Chamber Choir Presents March Concert
by Kira McGirr 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Get ready to be swept away by the stunning singing of the *Cleveland Chamber Choir*, Cleveland’s premier professional choral ensemble, as we conclude our season with *Choral Splendor: Old & New.* Reserve your tickets for our *March 2nd and 3rd *performances at clevelandchamberchoir.org. A Fusion of Past and Present This concert is a unique exploration of how modern masters like *Caroline Shaw, Jeff Scott, and Andrew Rindfleisch* pay homage to, and borrow from, musical geniuses of the past. Prepare to be moved by their contemporary takes on classic compositions from legends like *Thomas Tallis, Dietrich Buxtehude, Gregorio Allegri, and Igor Stravinsky*. TWO World Premieres! In our ongoing commitment to expanding the canon, we're excited to present two world premiere commissions: - *“Nǐ de Mìngyùn, Ayanmo Mi” (Your Destiny, My Destiny)* by world famous composer and horn player, Jeff Scott. This mesmerizing piece is inspired by the I Ching and Ifa divination practice, and is written in dialogue with Stravinsky’s *Yule divinations: Four Russian Peasant Songs*, for four french horns and choir. - *Joshua Estok*, a rising star who is a student at Cleveland State University, reimagines the opening lines of Tallis’s *“If Ye Love Me”* to create a meditation on how we love, expressed in speech and song. Music with a Message Our program closes with *To the Hands*, by Pulitzer Prize winning composer *Caroline Shaw*. The work takes as its starting point the cantata *“Ad manus”* (“To the hands”) from *Dietrich Buxtehude*’s *Membra Jesu nostri* (The Limbs of our Jesus). As Shaw writes: ------------------------------ *To the Hands* begins inside the 17th century sound of Buxtehude. It expands and colors and breaks this language, as the piece’s core considerations, of the suffering of those around the world seeking refuge, and of our role and responsibility in these global and local crises, gradually come into focus. ------------------------------ Support a Noble Cause Join us in making a difference. This year, a record number of people around the world have been displaced from their homes. A portion of proceeds from our *pay what you will* tickets <https://clevelandchamberchoir.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad53d4c752…> will go to aid Re:Source Cleveland <https://clevelandchamberchoir.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad53d4c752…>. Across eight programs they support our newest neighbors as they settle into life in Cleveland after their initial transition. They work with children and adults who come to Cleveland as refugees, humanitarian parolees, asylum seekers, and those with temporary protected status. Their work focuses on supporting newcomers in building thriving lives through education, mentoring, tutoring, mental health and wellness, urban agriculture, employment, content creation, youth sports and recreation, and social services and benefits enrollment. Or visit resourcecleveland.org/give <https://clevelandchamberchoir.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad53d4c752…> to support this important work directly. Special Pre-Concert Talk Enhance your experience with a *pre-concert talk by Dr. Charles Edward McGuire* from Oberlin College & Conservatory, 45 minutes before each show. Save the Dates! - Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM (pre-concert talk at 6:15 PM) First Lutheran Church, 1019 W. 5th St., Lorain - Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM (pre-concert talk at 3:15 PM) St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights Reserve Your Spot! Don't miss this soul-stirring celebration of music. Reserve your tickets c levelandchamberchoir.org. This concert is presented with generous grants from The Cleveland Foundation, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, The Gund Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, Local 4 Music Fund and the Bascom Little Fund, and with the help of generous donors like you. Please consider supporting Cleveland Chamber Choir with a donation. We hope to see you on March 2nd or 3rd for an unforgettable concert experience!

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by Fred Sternfeld 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

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Audition for It Happened in Atlanta at Karamu House
by Nina Domingue 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Karamu is holding an audition on *THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1st at 6:30pm <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2355+East+89th+Street+%C2%A0+Cleveland,+…>*in the concert hall for the play *It Happened In Atlanta *for the roles of: Allen, Black, mid 40s Dava, Black mid 40s The play is directed by Tony Sias and runs from March 8th-March 30th. Please send an email to: submissions(a)karamuhouse.org if you would like to audition. Please come prepared with two contrasting monologues and be prepared to cold read from the script. *"Feel at home in the House"* 2355 East 89th Street <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2355+East+89th+Street++%0D%0A+Cleveland,…> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2355+East+89th+Street++%0D%0A+Cleveland,…> Cleveland, Ohio 44106 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2355+East+89th+Street++%0D%0A+Cleveland,…> (216) 795-7070 tel. (216) 795-7073 fax. With Gratitude, [image: photo] Nina Domingue Griot*Cultural Memory Worker*Theater Artist [image: facebook] <https://facebook.com/NinaDomingue> [image: instagram] <https://instagram.com/NinaDomingue> [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/RealNinaDGlo> IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. Create your own email signature <https://www.wisestamp.com/create-own-email-signature/?utm_source=promotion&…> [image: __tpx__]

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DO MORE IN 2024!! Classes start FEB 5th @ 1st Team Actors Studio! SIGN UP TODAY!
by Taylor Sustersic 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

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Sips & Scripts Presents: Whirligig of Broken Umbrellas
by Kildow, Eric 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Kent Trumbull Theatre & Modern Methods Brewing Company presents a Sips & Scripts Reading of "Whirligig of Broken Umbrellas" at the Darlene Lounge (145 W. Market Street, Warren OH) on Weds, 2/7 @ 7:30pm. Admission is free and open to all ages (soft drinks also available for those who want them). Three explorers of the unknown - Archie, Celeste, and Zephyr - traverse an endless and cyclical path. As they walk, the three grapple with the forgotten purpose of their journey and the haunting traumas of their individual pasts. Archie, tormented by the loss of his parents to a mysterious cult known only as "The Brotherhood of the Silent Void", wants nothing more than to be lulled to sleep once more by the familiar presence of his parent's silence. Celeste, whose father was bizarrely transformed into a pile of bagels, uses this divine gluten metamorphosis as a means to avoid confronting the even more terrifying truth of her mother's tragic fate. Zephyr, whose entire family has self-immolated, embraces her fiery heritage and finds unapologetic comfort in her strange, predetermined path. "A Whirligig of Broken Umbrellas" is a darkly comedic odyssey through memory, trauma, religion, and the ceaseless search for meaning in a world that eludes understanding. Please join us! Enjoy a brand new play in a relaxed atmosphere and help a writer take that next step toward production!

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Silver Lining Players Encore Performance 12 Angry Jurors
by Gary Davis 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Hi, All, Silver Lining Players is a new theater group devoted to actors 50 and over. Last year our group debuted in the Dietz Theater of Weathervane Playhouse with the intense drama Twelve Angry Jurors. All six performances were sold out before we opened and we were received with standing ovations. Due to popular demand, Silver Lining Players is now presenting encore performances on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 sponsored by our good friends at Stow Players. Performances will be at the Heritage Barn at 5238 Young Rd., Stow 44224. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through Stow Players' box office phone at 234-206-1028 and through the Stow Players website at https://stowplayers.net/ The Cast of Twelve Angry Jurors Foreman, Juror One – Pat Robertell-Hudson Juror Two - Susan Rusinoff Juror Three - Ralph Cooley Juror Four - Gary Davis Juror Five - Bud Graske Juror Six - Barbara Trotter Juror Seven - Marci Paolucci Juror Eight - Mary Mahoney Juror Nine – Mark Levigne Juror Ten - Tom Stephan Juror Eleven - Michael Gaffney Juror Twelve - Shelia Baronwright Guard - Irv Korman Judge - Harriet DeVeto Director - William Morgan Stage Manager - Jeanie Gaither This cast are among the most experienced community theater actors in northeast Ohio. If you missed it the first time around, here's your chance. But be quick because many who saw it the first time around are already buying tickets! PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY OF WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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