February 2024 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

So fetch, Beck Center Producing Mean Girls High School Version
by Julie Gilliland 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Beck Center For The Arts Announces Mean Girls High School Version Lakewood, OH-<https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/>Beck Center for the Arts<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-theater>, one of the oldest continuously running Youth Theater programs in the nation is proud to announce the Mean Girls High School Version during the 75th Youth Theater Season. Beck Center Youth Theater teen students will rule the halls and cafeteria like only drama queen teens can in Mean Girls High School Version<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-shows/meangirls>. Sarah Clare, Associate Director of Theater Education, shares, "It is such a joy to get to work on a show that I love, based on a movie I love, with students and a creative team that I love. These kids blow me away with their incredible talents in rehearsal. I can't wait for these kids to prove that when it comes to the potential of young performers, that [their] limit does not exist!" Beck Center for the Arts' Youth Theater alumni include Michael Chernus (Orange Is the New Black, Manhattan, Severance); Dee Hoty (three-time Tony Nominee); Isabela Merced (The Last of Us, Dora and the Lost City of Gold); Rory O'Malley (Hamilton, Tony Nominee, Book of Mormon); and Daniel Reichard (Drama Desk Nominee, Jersey Boys). Ticket prices are $15 Adult/Senior, and $13 Children/Student (ages 18 & under). Great for ages 13 and up. Please reserve tickets at beckcenter.org<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-shows/meangirls>, call 216.521.2540 or simply stop by Beck Center Customer Service in person. Mean Girls The High School Version<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-shows/meangirls>'s book was by written by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Neil Benjamin. This live theater piece is based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls. Directed by Sarah Clare with Music Direction by Heidi Herczeg, and Choreography by Emma Victoria Clark, this production runs March 15-24, 2024 in the Senney Theater. There is a Student Matinee on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Curtain times for the remainder are Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday performances at 3:00 p.m. Audiences follow Cady Heron as she navigates the transition from growing up on an African savanna, to the wild and vicious ways of suburban Illinois. She takes on The Plastics, led by the vicious and beautiful Regina George. But, when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. This show is produced with special arrangement by Music Theatre International (MTI). Entire season lineup available at: beckcenter.org/youth-theater.<https://www.beckcenter.org/youth-theater>

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CANTON PALACE THEATRE AND CANTON FILM PRESENT A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND FILM
by Laura Strader 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Georgia Paxos, Executive Director 330 454 8172 x 305 georgia(a)cantonpalacetheatre.org<mailto:georgia@cantonpalacetheatre.org> CANTON PALACE THEATRE AND CANTON FILM PRESENT A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND FILM Celebrating Music Videos, Directors, and Artists on October 19 at the Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH, October 4, 2023. The Canton Palace Theatre and CantonFilm.com present A Night of Music & Film: Celebrating Music Videos, Directors, and Artists on October 19 at 7pm. Doors Open at 6:30pm, and general admission tickets are available for just $10. Students receive free entry with presentation of a valid student ID. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.cantonpalacetheatre.org<http://www.cantonpalacetheatre.org>, in person or over the phone Monday - Friday 10am to 4pm or at the door starting at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023. "We are looking forward to celebrating two things we love at the Palace, music and films, in one event," said Georgia Paxos, Executive Director of the Canton Palace Theatre. She continued, "keeping with the educational focus that the Canton Film Fest is known for, we are thankful to be able to showcase local film/video makers and musical artists, in an affordable evening for our local students and community." A Night of Music and Film is the latest collaboration between the Canton Palace Theatre and CantonFilm.com, a partnership which regularly produces unique and inspiring film-centered events for film lovers and filmmakers alike. The event combines elements of stage and screen, presenting both music videos on Canton's largest screen and live performances by musical artists. Attendees will also hear from the directors during Q&A sessions. The evening will feature: Director: Nick Cavalier Artist: Wish Queen Video: Magic Director/Producer: Joe Lewis Artist: Jean P the MC Video: 330 Kids Director: Daniel Carberry Artist: Dua Lipa Video: Let's Get Physical Director: Peter-John Campbell Artist: Anya Van Rose Video: Lucky Stars Director: Sean McArdle Artist: Hey Monea Video: Duval Live Performances By: Jean P the MC Hey Monea Anya Van Rose About the Canton Palace Theatre Completed in 1926, the Canton Palace Theatre is a downtown architectural jewel registered on the National Historic Registry. A prized community venue for classic, contemporary and art films, The Palace annually hosts more than 300 special events, concerts, recitals and Broadway-style productions. For more information, please visit http://www.cantonpalacetheatre.org. The Canton Palace Theatre is located at 605 Market Avenue North in Canton, Ohio. Business and box office hours are Monday through Friday 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Business offices can be reached at (330) 454-8172 and a 24-Hour Recorded Event Information line is (330) 454-8171. About Cantonfilm.com Cantonfilm.com is dedicated to cultivating the talent within Northeast Ohio's filmmaking and creative community. Through sponsoring events such as the Canton Film Fest 2011, as well as through education, Cantonfilm.com strives to put Northeast Ohio on the independent filmmaking map. ###

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Berko review: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER O THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Roy Berko 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

* •••••••••••••••••••••••••••Capsule judgment: Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS gets a wonderful staging at GLT. It challenges the imagination, it delights, it makes for a special evening of theatre. Yes, if you want a couple of hours out of the time we are all spending in this stressful world, this is an absolute GO SEE! 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: https://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/ <https://clevelandtheaterreviews.blogspot.com/>••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Scenic Designer/Technical Director
by John Roberts 11 Feb '24

11 Feb '24

The Parma Schools Foundation will be producing the musical OLIVER this coming August 2024 and is in need of a Scenic Designer/Technical Director.. If you are interested in this position and would like additional information, please contact John D. Roberts at john.d.roberts21(a)gmail.com and he will provide you with additional information.

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Be Apart of a Developmental Play Through!
by Tim Collingwood 11 Feb '24

11 Feb '24

My play, Tell The Brethren, about the Roman Catholic Women Priesthood movement, is near the end of its current workshop stage, and I need three female-identifying and one male-identifying actor to participate in a play through. The play through will be followed by scene improvisation. The play has been in a breathable workshop space most of January. I have a female director leading the reading and they will lead the play through. We will connect with each other via email. The play through will be February 24th at the church on the Cleveland Public Theatre campus from 10am to 1pm. If you can make that time, please let me know. You will have scripts in hand for both, no need to memorize. The director will cast. While this is unpaid, you will be helping a playwright's development process and your work will be credited in a future production. . Please respond if interested.

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Ensemble presents the newest draft of Rachel Zake's THE PROSPECT OF EQUALITY
by Ensemble Theatre 10 Feb '24

10 Feb '24

*Ensemble Theatre* presents the a reading of the newest draft of Rachel Zake's *World Premiere* play: *THE PROSPECT OF EQUALITY* *Directed by Celeste Cosentino* *F**eaturing the amazing talents of an ensemble of local Cleveland actors ::* *Laura Perrotta* *(RBG)*, Erin Moran *(Young Ruth),* Nicholas Chokan* (Young Martin), *Keenan Carosielli *(Marc/Stephen Weinberger), *Samantha Cocco *(Margie/Sharron Frontiero), *Doug Sutherland* (Morris Ginsburg/Martin), *Claudia Zalevsky *(Sally Reed/Elena Kagan), and *Dan Zalevsky* (Charles Moritz/Antonin Scalia). (*Member of Actors' Equity Association). *Be a part of the new play process!! **The Prospect of Equality* presents Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s story as we would often wish to see our own, with advice from our older selves, telling us that the fight ahead will truly one day be worth the struggle. * World Premiere NEW Play! February 19th, 2024 @7pm. FREE!! *Notre Dame College** :: Administration Building :: **Performing Arts Center* 4545 College Rd. :: South Euclid, OH 44121 *Run Time* :: 1 hrs & 45min. There will be one 10 minute intermission. *For FREE Tickets* :: https://www.simpletix.com/e/free-reading-of-the-prospect-of-equality-ticket… *Here is a link to DIRECTIONS to our location <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/contact/directions> at NDC. * Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions. * *Please note we are not in the Regina Auditorium. * *We are so thankful for Notre Dame College and our supporters throughout Northeast Ohio! Join the Ensemble today!* *Come out and support these amazing local artists! We look forward to seeing you in our audience! * *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/>*

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Playhouse Square Holding Auditions for VELVETEEN, A New Musical
by Craig Joseph 10 Feb '24

10 Feb '24

Playhouse Square is seeking non-Equity actors 18 years old and older for the final workshop presentation of: *VELVETEEN* Music and Lyrics by Molly Andrews-Hinders and Jordan Cooper Directed by Jordan Cooper Choreography by Jailyn Harris *AUDITION DATES:* Saturday, March 2nd – 4:00p-9p Sunday, March 3rd – 12:00p-5:00p *CALLBACKS (by invitation):* Monday, March 4th – 6:30p-10:30p Callbacks will include singing, dancing, and scene work *FOR INITIAL AUDITIONS:* All actors must prepare a 32-bar song cut from the modern musical theater cannon. To receive an audition slot, please send an email to *VelveteenCastingPSQ(a)gmail.com <VelveteenCastingPSQ(a)gmail.com>* to state your interest. This email should include your h*eadshot, resume and which audition day you'd like to attend*. After you submit your interest, you will then receive a specific audition time on the day you requested and validation for parking downtown with instructions on where to park and how to enter the Playhouse Square complex. *This is a paid position for Non-Equity Actors.* *REHEARSAL DATES**: Actors must be available for ALL rehearsal times.* Saturday, March 23rd - 10:00am-5:00p Sunday, March 24th - 10:00am-5:00p Wednesday, March 27th - 6:00p-10:00p Wednesday, June 5th - Friday, June 7th - 10:00am-5:00p Monday, June 10th - Friday, June 14th - 10:00am-5:00p Monday June 17th - Wednesday, June 19th - 10:00am-5:00p *PERFORMANCE ON MIMI OHIO STAGE* Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00pm *PLEASE NOTE: *Following this final workshop performance, VELVETEEN will have a longer run this fall in Playhouse Square. Those cast in this workshop are not guaranteed roles in that run, but they will be strongly considered. To that end, please audition only if you are planning to be in Cleveland through the end of 2024. Additionally, if you're a college student in a local theatre or musical theatre program, please secure permission to audition for this project from your faculty *before* submitting your audition materials. *CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS - All roles are open: inclusive of all gender, race and ability.* All characters are part of the greater Ensemble and act as part of the whole. All actors support Ensemble Singing, Blocking and Shifting of our world. All actors must be strong movers, improvisers and singers. We are looking for 5 to 6 actors to fulfill the following roles: *LULU / POPPY* - Soprano - Strong Belt Needed - Lulu - Energetic, loving 9 year old struggling to get through school and dealing with grief. Recently moved in with Gran. Funny, inquisitive and trying to find their way. - Poppy - The youngest of the Bunny Family. Loud, outspoken, and funny. *GRAN / CLOVER / LAVENDER* - Mezzo - Strong Belt Needed - Gran - Lulu’s Grandmother. The narrator of our story. Warm, compassionate and doing their best to support Lulu. - Clover - A wise rocking horse that has always lived in the nursery. Centered and warm with a sparkle in their eye. - Lavender - The mother of the Bunny Family. Exhausted, empathetic and loving. *MICK / WHISK* - Alto - Mick - One half of the Puppy Brigade. An old toy of Lulu’s. Bossy, insecure and a bully in the nursery - Whisk - Oldest sibling of the Bunny Family. Fluff’s twin. Absentminded, curious and goofy. *VELVETEEN* - Tenor - Strong Belt Needed - The hero of our story. A new toy to the nursery and a new friend to Lulu. Velveteen knows there is more to life but is unsure how to get there. Warm, joyous and longing to be “real”. *NICK / FLUFF* - Tenor - Nick - One half of the Puppy Brigade. An old toy of Lulu’s. Sensitive, skeptical and a bully in the nursery. - Fluff - Second oldest sibling of the Bunny Family. Whisk’s twin. Brash, easily distracted and playful. *LIONEL / GREG* - Baritone - Lionel - A strict, by the book, military Lion. An old toy of Lulu’s. Loud, abrasive and full of hot air. - Greg - The father of the Bunny Family. Bland, accommodating and supportive.

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INFAMOUS THE MUSICAL- Grab your tickets!
by David Owen Michaels 10 Feb '24

10 Feb '24

INFAMOUS THE MUSICAL- STAGED WORKSHOP February 16th and 17th at Lakewood Civic Auditorium Cleveland Playwright and Composer, David Michaels, unveils his new show, *Infamous the Musical*. It will be presented as a staged workshop this February 16th and 17th at Lakewood Civic Auditorium. The show is then scheduled for a Broadway Industry Presentation in late October of this year. *Infamous* explores the events leading toward Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the subsequent manhunt for his killer John Wilkes Booth. The show is a look at our divided past told through the lens of our divided present. The show is Directed by Eric Schmiedl and Produced by Russell Weisenbacher. Visit www.infamousmusical.com for tickets! Come support this talented cast. Please see the cast list below! John Wilkes Booth Joshua Budd Lucy Hale Halle St. John Abraham Lincoln Mario Perkins Edwin Stanton Ian Atwood Mary Lincoln Sandra Montevideo Laura Keane Susan Wagner Harry Hawk Matt Cuffari Augusta Celia Lupton David Herold Patrick McAllister Tadd Lincoln Declan Lewis Robert Lincoln Michaels Drvenkar Isaiah Darius McBride Mary Surratt Millie Perkins Harriet Lovisha Jackson Elizabeth Keckley Tina Stump* (AEA) George Adzerodt Elek Kitchen David Herold Patrick McCallister Lewis Powell Brett DiCello John Ford Steve Hackman John Matthews Hunter Grimes -- David Michaels *Playwright/Pianist/Teacher* *(216) 889-7566*

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Auditions for FAME The Musical Bedford High School
by Maya Nicholson 09 Feb '24

09 Feb '24

Hello All, My name is Sydney Smith, and I am the Musical Director at Bedford High School. We will be putting on the production *Fame:The Musical* April 12th-14th. We are reaching out because we are currently in need of filling the following roles: *Carmen, Ms.Bell, and Tyrone.*For these roles we are in search of high school aged students (14-18 years old) in the surrounding area. Below I have listed a character description for the characters listed above. If you are interested in joining our cast, or would like more information please reach out to myself or our Assistant Director, Taylor Banks (taylorbanks66(a)gmail.com) Thank you so much and enjoy the rest of your day. Sincerely, Sydney Smith Musical Director Bedford High School Email: sydneyesmith1496(a)gmail.com <Email%3Asydneyesmith1496(a)gmail.com> *Character Description:* *Carmen Diaz: * Confident but cocky Strong dancer Big ego. Determined to make it big Obsessed with the idea of fame, nearly to a fault. Hispanic, African American, Person of color Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 *Ms.Greta Bell* Dance teacher Loves different forms of dance Believes that dance is a way of life Very protective of students Open ethnicity Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 *Tyrone Jackson: * Talented hip hop dancer Dyslexic Comes from a poor background. Shares a difficult relationship with Iris African American, Hispanic, Person of color Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: D3

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Pontius Pilate Needed for JCSuperstar
by gmskerritt＠aol.com 09 Feb '24

09 Feb '24

The role of Pontius Pilate has become available in the Happy Ending Lyric Players (HELP) upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar already in rehearsal, and scheduled for 6 performances over two weekends between March 15 and March 24.with the Chagrin Valley Studio Orchestra accompaniment. There are still five weeks of rehearsals before opening night including the scenes in which Pilate is a leading participant. Interested actors for this strong, baritone role should contact Director Mike Skerritt at gmskerritt(a)aol.com, or call (216) 533-8077. (Leave a message if I don't pick up.)

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