July 2024 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Save the date: Victoria Woodhull Documentary premiere
by Bette Lou Higgins 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

**Sunday, September 19, 2024; 1:00p.m. & 3:30 p.m.* VICTORIA WOODHULL: SHATTERING GLASS CEILINGS <https://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/woodhull/woodhullinf.htm> will premiere at the Lorain Historical Society <https://www.lorainhistory.org/>; 329 W. 10th St. in Lorain, Ohio. Woodhull was the first woman to run for president in 1872. She rose from poverty to be the first woman to speak before congress in 1871, she owned a newspaper and a brokerage firm. Victoria was an outspoken advocate of equal rights for all. Hear her story in this new documentary. Both screenings are FREE and open to the public, but free will offerings will be accepted. Bette Lou Higgins Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises www.edenvalleyenterprises.org https://www.facebook.com/EdenValleyEnterprises

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Bowed String Shop Young String Artists Competition
by Amos Fayette 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

The Bowed String Shop, in partnership with the Beck Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce their first annual Young String Artists Competition. The competition is open to residents of Ohio between the ages of 12 and 18 who play the violin, viola, cello, or bass. In order to apply, applicants must record or repurpose a 5 minute clip of them playing any music of their choice and fill out an application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfedHLUnGrv3WFiKll696ptYeKvmQMPAdS… A total of 10 finalists will be selected and notified by September 15 and the live round will take place on October 26. There is no application fee of any kind to apply. For more information, please contact Competition Chair Amos Fayette at amos(a)bowedstringshop.com -- Amos Fayette Violinist and Educator 305-432-7162 www.amosfayette.com

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Speech & Debate by Stephen Karam Opens Friday at convergence-continuum
by Cory Molner 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

*Speech & Debate* by Stephen Karam opens Friday, August 2nd at con*ver* gence-continu*um*. directed by Lèo Fez, Speech & Debate runs Thu-Sat at 8 p.m. August 2nd through August 24th For tickets and info visit: www.convergence-continuum.org Three teenage misfits in Salem, Oregon discover they are linked by a sex scandal that’s rocked their town. They may go to the same school, but misfits Solomon, Diwata and Howie have never met and their teachers and peers just don’t take them seriously—until a sex scandal involving one of their teachers brings them together. Soon they realize that three voices are stronger than one. And since their school has no speech and debate squad, maybe this is their chance to be heard at last—by the school and even the world. When one of them sets out to expose the truth, secrets become currency, the stakes get higher, and the trio’s connection grows deeper in this searching, fiercely funny dark comedy with music. Featuring Brandon Alexander Smith as Howie, Carolyn Demanelis as Teacher/Reporter, Keniel Keeney as Soloman, and Zoë Frager as Diwata. All performances are held at the Liminis Theater 2438 Scranton Rd. Cleveland 44113 in the Historic Tremont neighborhood. *A triumph…hilarious, cliché-free, and immensely entertaining…Stephen Karam’s dark comedy seems to be about a frumpy girl, a nerdy guy and an openly gay guy who band together to disclose the truth about a teacher who preys on his male students. But that topical plot is almost window dressing. The play’s real accomplishment is its picture of the borderland between late adolescence and adulthood, where grown-up ideas and ambition coexist with childish will and bravado.” *—The New York Times. *“…[A] savvy comedy…bristling with vitality, wicked humor, terrific dialogue and a direct pipeline into the zeitgeist of contemporary youth…Karam has a keen ear for how teens talk, move and think, how they view each other and the adult world … and uses both the advantages and perils of cyberspace to make amusing, original points…*” —Variety. *“A strong, rangy play…beautifully nails the indirection and crossed-wire communication of teenagers bubbling over with contradictory needs and insecurities.”* —Newsday (NY). *“Karam comes through as a writer whose voice is clear, laugh-out-loud funny and uncannily tuned to the way teens talk.” *—New York Daily News. *“One of the top ten plays of the year…Even if you’re not fluent in IM, you’ll LOL at this subversive comedy…Mordant misfits Diwata, Solomon, and Howie come together via circumstance and learn valuable lessons: Sometimes you’ve got to ‘hold it in,’ as The Crucible's plucky Puritan Mary tells a sexually confused Abe Lincoln. And sometimes you need to crank up [the music], strip down to a nude body stocking, make like Martha Graham, and let it out.”* —Entertainment Weekly. *“Flat-out funny…Sex, secrets and hypocrisy are the themes that tie the play together…Stephen Karam has an outstanding ear for how young people talk.*” —Associated Press. *“This play is a f–ing blast.*” —Time Out Chicago. -- Cory Molner Executive Artistic Director convergence-continuum cmolner(a)convergence-continuum.org 216-308-9375 He/him (what this? <https://pronouns.org/>)

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MAD Factory Matilda Review
by Joey gabriel 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

Matilda/Mad Factory Review By: Joey Gabriel Summer is almost over and soon the kids will be heading back to school. What better way to celebrate the new school year than with the delightful production of Matilda, produced by Oberlin’s The Mad Factory, with upcoming performances August 2-4, at the Elyria Performance Arts Center. Director Jailyn Harris’ hits the mark in merging a talented adult cast with an incredible youth group. The show is fun, high energy, and poignant. You will find yourself both laughing and touched. The youth song and dance sequences are fantastic. Highlights include Miracle, The Hammer, Revolting, and the absolutely beautiful When I Grow Up. Music Director Nina Fisher had a lot of incredible voices to work with, especially with adults Amber Michalak (Mrs. Wormwood), Bethany Pearce (Miss Trunchbull), Blessing Gee (Doctor) and Kymaia Gadsden (Miss Honey). These are not amateurs. You can tell they have had professional training and their vocal range and power is off the charts. Pearce can make you freeze in your tracks as Trunchbull and Gadsden’s voice is so soft and beautiful, she was made to play Miss. Honey. Audra Shea both looked and sounded the part of Matilda. She delivered every line without error and even mastered an appropriate accent. Supporting Shea was a core group of three scene stealers; Gianna Fiscella (Lavender), Jovie Radwan (Nigel) and Reagan Bentkowski (Amanda), who was absolutely adorable and perfectly costumed, with her Amanda pigtails. The program lists Bentkowski and Sutton Garver (Matilda in week two) as being A Christmas Carol alums of the Great Lakes Theater. Much like the above adults, it is clear some of these kids are quasi-professional, with incredible facial expressions and strong voices. Although the female cast dominates, the small collection of males add greatly to the show. Joshua Katz (Mr. Wormwood) embraces his inner con artist, Clark Varner (Michael Wormwood) is hilarious on his video game, Donovan Lankey (Escapologist) demonstrates a beautiful voice, and David Bentkowski (Rudolpho) whips the crowd into a frenzy with his over-the-top dance number for Loud. Over the summer, many local kids participate in smaller, shorter theater camp productions. This is not Matilda … this is the real deal. A long, complex, highly executed production that is worth every penny of your ticket purchase. At two-and-a-half hours, it is a tad long, but in retrospect, there is not much I would want to cut. Go see Matilda … and enjoy yourself … or go to chokey.

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Seussical HBTI
by Katie Gibson 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

HBTI is back for our second weekend of Seussical! August 1, 2, and 3 at 7 PM and August 4 at 2 PM. General Admission tickets at $15 and Student tickets are $10. We hope you all come out to support this amazing cast and crew for their final weekend. "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. Ticket Form: https://www.hb.edu/fs/form-manager/view/e0f0ab80-33e6-48c2-ba06-11f9ee2f938c Sent from my iPhone -- <https://www.facebook.com/HathawayBrownSchool> <https://twitter.com/HathawayBrown> <https://www.instagram.com/hathawaybrownschool/> <https://www.youtube.com/user/hathawaybrownschool>

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Paid acting: A Year with Frog and Toad
by Heather Utsler-Smith 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

Talespinner is seeking one actor for the musical "A Year with Frog and Toad," to play the role of TOAD. BIPOC, Global Majority, Black, Latine, AAPI, ages 25-50. Vocal range baritone. Character description: "A hard worker, but impatient for results. Self-conscious. Stubborn. A good friend to Frog. Timid" Rehearsal process begins September 24th. Rehearsals are scheduled 3-5 times per week, typically 3-4 on weekdays and one over the weekend. There will be 6 public performances, December 7th through 15th, Saturdays at 1:00 and 4:00, and Sundays at 3:00. Some school matinee ability on Friday mornings December 6th and 13th is preferred. Compensation is $500. Please reach out to Heather Utsler-Smith at admin(a)talespinnercle.org to submit a video audition, or to schedule an in-person audition. Auditioners will be asked to share 30 seconds of a song from musical theatre, and to read from the script.

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Musical Director Needed
by Val Renner 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

BOOM! Theatre needs a Musical Director for: A Christmas Carol - music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Aherns. This position needs to play keys and vocal coach and be able to conduct a small band. Inter-Generational Cast! Performances will be three weekends: December 6 - 21st on the Knight Stage. Please send your resume, and any questions to [vrenner@akroncivic.com](mailto:vrenner@akroncivic.com) All performances are held in the Akron Civic Theatre's Knight Stage, 182 S. Main St, Akron, OH 44308 Performance dates: 12/6, 12/7, 12/8, 12/13, 12/14, 12/15, 12/19, 12/18 and 12/19 on the Civic’s Knight Stage. Rehearsals start 10/20. Director: Warren Scott Friedman Valerie Renner Associate Director - Programming Akron Civic Theatre [www.AkronCivic.com](http://www.akroncivic.com/) 330-535-3179

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Casting Call for Family - Non Speaking - Kent
by Ryan Houde 28 Jul '24

28 Jul '24

Casting Call: Family for Summer Patio Shoot Location: Kent, OH Date: August 11th Duration: 1 hour Compensation: $300 total for the family We are looking for a family to participate in a quick, enjoyable video shoot featuring a campfire setting. The shoot will capture a natural, summer evening scene with no spoken lines—just a relaxed, happy time on a patio around the fire. Ideal Family Profile: • Parents: Mid 30s to late 40s • Children: 2-3 kids, preteen or younger (early teens may also be considered) • Bonus: Grandparent(s) (if available) If interested, please send recent photos of your family to info(a)houdesolutions.com Thanks, -- Ryan Houde Owner | Houde Solutions (330) 285-0586 www.houdesolutions.com

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Jazz under the Stars: Grant Heineman- An Evening of Jazz Fusion Arrangements and Compositions, August 3, 7:00 pm, Uptown Park, Medina
by Thomas Sigel 28 Jul '24

28 Jul '24

Jazz under the Stars: Grant Heineman- An Evening of Jazz Fusion Arrangements and Compositions Saturday, August 3, 2024 – 7:00 pm Uptown Park, Medina, OH Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) continues its summer Jazz under the Stars concert series with Cleveland-based musician Grant Heineman in an evening of energetic and melodic jazz fusion arrangements and compositions inspired by Chick Corea, Michael Mayo, Robert Glasper, Horace Silver, Roy Hargrove and more on August 3, 2024, at 7 pm. The band (TBA) will feature some of Northeast Ohio’s finest young jazz musicians. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 317 E. Liberty Street, Medina, OH 44256. For more information call 419-853-6016. Come at 6:30 pm to enjoy the ORMACO/MCPAL Summer Bucket Drumming concert with students under the direction of percussionist Ryun Louie.

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Seeking Paid Cast and Crew for Film Noir Movie Trailer
by Prelude2Cinema 28 Jul '24

28 Jul '24

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