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Call for Auditions for GCA's Production of As You Like It
by Katherine Kimes 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

Geauga Center for the Arts announces auditions for As You Like It! Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Chris Bizub In As You Like It, witty words and romance play out as the recently banished Rosalind and her best friend Celia seek out her exiled Uncle, Duke Senior, in the Forest of Arden. Deftly disguised in male attire, Rosalind and Celia run into Orlando, a young admirer of Rosalind's, who would do anything to prove his love for her. In yet another of Shakespeare’s classic comedic conundrums, both ladies devise a scheme to mentor Orlando in how woo his lady Rosalind, while hoping that doesn't catch on to their deception. PERFORMANCES August 29th, 30th, 31st, and September 5th, 6th, 7th Fridays - Sundays at 6:30pm (outdoors at Big Creek Park) Frances Hall Amphitheater 9160 Robinson Road Chardon, OH 44024 AUDITIONS Saturday, February 8th, 2025 - 12:00PM-3:00PM Sunday, February 9th, 2025 - 7:00PM-9:30PM Looking for actors ages 16 and up (this is not a youth production) AUDITION APPOINTMENTS Please sign-up for a 5-minute slot at the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0A45AEAA28A1FCCE9...<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> Once you have a sign up slot, please also fill out our electronic audition form located here: https://forms.office.com/r/8NfEqk37W8<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fr%2F8NfEqk3…> WHAT TO PREPARE *actors should bring a headshot or recent picture, and resume (if you have one) *a list of conflicts from July 20th to September 7th *prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue/sonnet *actors may be asked to read from the script AUDITION/REHEARSAL LOCATION The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 12455 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024 CALLBACKS Sunday, February 16th from 7:00PM-9:30PM [if needed] VIDEO AUDITIONS Actors unable to attend in-person auditions are welcome to submit a video audition to the director! If you are planning to send in a video audition, please send an email to director Chris Bizub at cmb164(a)1870.uakron.edu by Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 9:00pm. Please include the following information: *an unlisted Youtube link to your audition video *a current headshot/resume *which characters you are interested in portraying *a list of your conflicts from July 20th to September 7th CHARACTERS - Rosalind (Female, 20s-30s) - The play’s heroine, she falls in love with Orlando and shortly thereafter is exiled from the ducal court by Frederick. Accompanied by Celia and Touchstone, she goes to the Forest of Arden disguised as a young man, Ganymede. In the forest, she is wooed by Orlando, who is unaware that she is, in reality, his beloved Rosalind. - Orlando (Male, 20s-30s) - Noble and pure of heart. His constant concern and care for Adam, the old family servant, immediately makes the audience esteem him. When he learns that his brother Oliver is planning to kill him, he leaves home and goes to the Forest of Arden with old Adam. In the forest, he attaches love poems addressed to Rosalind on all the trees. Finally, he and Rosalind are united and wed. - Celia (Female, 20s-30s) - She is Rosalind’s cousin and closest friend. When Rosalind is exiled by Celia’s father, Celia accompanies Rosalind to the Forest of Arden. Since Celia isn’t in love at the time, her practical answers to Rosalind’s queries about love help to explore the depth of Rosalind’s love for Orlando. Celia goes to the forest disguised as Aliena. Eventually she meets Orlando’s brother Oliver and falls in love with him. - Oliver (Male, 20s-30s) - He is supposed to teach his younger brother Orlando to be a gentleman, but he does not do so; he is a treacherous youth and tries to have Orlando killed. Orlando, however, saves him from being killed by a deadly snake and, later, from a fierce lioness, and finally the two brothers are reconciled. Oliver eventually falls in love with Celia. - Touchstone (Male, 20s-40s) - The court clown, he accompanies Rosalind and Celia to the Forest of Arden. There he falls in love with Audrey, a country woman. Touchstone is one of Shakespeare’s greatest “fools.” Yet he is very realistic in his philosophy, and he serves as a norm by which we can view the other characters. - Jaques (Male/Female, 20s-40s) - He is a man of the world, a free spirit. In his travels, he has affected Continental mannerisms of speech and dress, and he believes that his ideas are terribly profound when actually they are very shallow and very generalized. Jaques is satirized by almost everyone with whom he holds “deep discussions.” - Duke Senior (Male/Female, 40s-60s) - His ducal rights are usurped, and he is banished to the Forest of Arden by his younger brother, Frederick. Ultimately, his lands and his possessions are returned to him. - Duke Frederick (Male/Female, 40s-60s) - The “villain” of this comedy, he banishes his elder brother, and eventually he also exiles his brother’s daughter, Rosalind, from the ducal palace. - Silvius (Male, 20s-30s) - This shepherd represents the romantic lover in the pastoral genre of Elizabethan literature. He loves the shepherdess Phoebe, but she constantly rejects him; despite this fact, however, he pines for her throughout the play. - Phoebe (Female, 20s-30s) - As the pastoral girl who is the beloved of Silvius, she is a stock figure of this type of romance — that is, she rejects the advances of Silvius, while he suffers from the woes of love-sickness. Surprisingly, she falls wildly in love with Ganymede (Rosalind in disguise), yet finally she weds Silvius. - Adam (Male/Female, 50s+) - He is the de Boys’ old family retainer. He is dismissed by the nasty Oliver, and later he relates to Orlando that Oliver plans to kill Orlando while he sleeps. He accompanies Orlando to the Forest of Arden. - Corin (Male/Female, 40s+) - In contrast to Silvius, Corin is a real shepherd; he is quite knowledgeable about sheep and their care. His lines serve as a contrast to the courtly wit of Touchstone. - Audrey (Female, 20-30s) - This simple country woman serves as a contrast to the “town” characters. She has trouble expressing her thoughts and cannot fathom the wit of Touchstone, but their love is so rapturous that eventually they are wed. - Le Beau (Male/Female, 20s-40s) - She represents the court gossip, with a talent for propaganda and spin. - Amiens (Male/Female, 20s-40s) - An attendant of Duke Senior; they have has a light, delightful role, and in this role, they sing some of the most beautiful lyrics that Shakespeare ever wrote. - Charles (Male, 20s-40s) - A professional wrestler whom Oliver tells to kill — or at least, maim — Orlando. Ironically, Orlando wins the match. - William (Male, 20s-30s) - He is a stock country character who serves as a contrast to the pastoral lovers, Silvius and Phebe, and also as a contrast to the “town characters.” - Sir Oliver Martext (Male, 30s-60s) - This vicar is not too knowledgeable; he almost joins Touchstone and Audrey in wedlock, but Touchstone is dissuaded at the last moment by Jaques. - Jacques de Boys (Male, 20s-30s) The 2nd son of Old Sir Rowland de Boys…has been off at school for most of the play. - Dennis (Male/Female, 30s-60s) Servant of Duke Fredrick. - Ensemble Roles (Male/Female, Any Age) - Hymen, Pages and musicians, Lords in Duke Senior's forest court, Lords and ladies in Duke Frederick's court OTHER DETAILS Geauga Center for the Arts is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. All actors cast are strictly volunteers. No AEA Contract(s) available. If you have any questions or would like to audition for this production, but are unable to attend regular auditions, please contact the director at cmb164(a)1870.uakron.edu. Also feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.

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Voice Acting Training is Coming Soon!
by Colors Audio 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

We're finalizing plans for the Spring 2025 Voice Acting Fundamentals class! Please fill your piggy bank and clear your calendar for Saturdays in March and April - here comes 12 jam-packed hours of essential training for the work of voice acting! Learn from a 35+ year voiceover pro how to interpret the script and make it your own! Sessions will be held at the Colors Audio studios in Akron. The fee for this class in the past has been $750; this year we’ll have an Early Bird discount available. If you'd like to be notified when we’re ready to make the formal announcement, please email me at Dan(a)ColorsAudio.com <mailto:Dan@ColorsAudio.com>. And of course, let me know if you have any questions! Dan Popp

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"Bus Stop" Opens February 21st at Spotlights Theater
by Annette Phelps 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

“Bus Stop” Opens February 21st at Broadview Heights SpotlightsTheater In the middle ofa howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at to a cheerfulroadside diner. All roads are blocked, and four or five weary travelers aregoing to have to hole up until morning. Written by Pulitzer Prize winningplaywright William Inge, Broadview Spotlights Theater presents "BusStop" as its first production of 2025. "Bus Stop" was mostfamously made into a 1956 film starring screen legend Marilyn Monroe. The show runsFridays and Saturdays, February 21-March 8 at 7:30 PM, with one Sunday matineeon March 2 at 3 PM. All shows will be at the Broadview Heights SpotlightsTheater, on the Broadview Center property, 9543 Broadview Road. The theater islocated next to the Police Station. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 forseniors and students and can be purchased online at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org As the annualcoffeehouse production, the Spotlights’ 2019 Expansion is transformed into acoffeehouse-style venue with table seating on three levels. The event featuresa complimentary beverage bar (non-alcoholic) alongside luscious desserts forpurchase during intermission (cash only, please). Dessert and beverage sponsorsinclude Creekside Restaurant and Caruso's Coffee.

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Auditions for the Akron All-City Musical Newsies
by Akron Civic 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

We are thrilled to announce auditions for the 12th Akron All-City Musical, Disney’s Newsies! Audition Details • Who: Incoming high school freshmen through 12th graders • When: • Sunday, February 16 | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Monday, February 17 | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Where: The Akron Civic Theatre (182 S. Main St Akron, OH) • What to Prepare: Two contrasting 32-bar cuts to be sung a cappella Callbacks • Monday, February 24 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rehearsals • Begin: April 13 • Schedule: Sundays (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM) and Monday-Thursday (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM) Tech Week • June 8-13 Performances • Friday, June 14 | 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM • Saturday, June 15 | 2:00 PM Sign-Up To secure your audition spot: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F45AAA922A4FAC43... <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AAA922A4FAC43-54067614-akron?fbclid=…> Virtual Auditions If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, please email Director Francine Parr at allcitymusicalakron(a)gmail.com to arrange a virtual audition. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Voice Lessons - Stow, OH
by Alanna Furst 02 Feb '25

02 Feb '25

Auditions and competitions are here, and concerts will not be too far behind. Let me help you get ready to SING! I am currently accepting voice students ages 12 to adult, with lesson slots available Monday through Thursday. Contact me via my website if you would like to learn more! Furst Vocal Music Studio Alanna Furst, Instructor Master of Music Voice Performance & Choral Conducting $35 per half hour or $70 per hour www.furstvocalmusicstudio.com

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Revamping FilmFreedom Productions - Looking for New Team Members
by Carson Coombs 02 Feb '25

02 Feb '25

Hello everyone - I have been a silent member of this group for a few years, and I wanted to introduce myself and see if anyone would be interested in working together. My name is Carson Coombs. I am 23 years old, and I grew up very involved in the performing arts. I was in numerous theatrical productions, a few feature films, and I worked behind-the-scenes on numerous projects. Some of the projects I am most proud of are those that I directed and produced. I always thought that I would work in film as a professional career; however, in high school, I found a new profound interest in the medical field, so I ended up putting a hold on the arts, and went through college to become a registered nurse. I am now a registered nurse working in Cleveland, Ohio. Recently, I wanted to get back into producing and directing as a hobby, and I wanted to reach out to see if anyone would be interested in being apart of this endeavor. I have a film company with my best friend Jordan called FilmFreedom Productions. We have a short series posted on our YouTube that we did when we were in high school. Jordan now resides in Los Angeles, so it is nearly impossible to work on projects together in-person, but we would love to collaborate with some of you virtually. We aspire to bring our film company back to life, write short films, produce them, and get them published. Please check out our film company and provide us with some feedback (in the comments or feel free to fill out this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqMIbOqdsBk9bByhCkSxNRLMrSfIroI_w…) In addition, if you would be interested in working with us, we would love to connect. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmfreedomproductions?igsh=bDkwNWo3dDQxOTI= Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@filmfreedomproductions2005 Website: FILMFREEDOM Thank you for your time! Carson

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Musical Director
by Mirabile 02 Feb '25

02 Feb '25

*Charlotte Mirabile*

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Big THANKS to the 138 contributors to NEohioPAL. We are way below previous years...
by Fred Sternfeld 02 Feb '25

02 Feb '25

Dear Subscribers, Thus far, we are way below our contributions from previous years. If it is within your means, or your organization's budget to contribute, your support is greatly appreciated. Your contribution helps to keep Neohiopal ALIVE and FREE. Those who have contributed and chosen to have their name or organization listed in 2025 contributors <https://fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal-contributors-22/>are at this link. 2024 contributors will also continue to be listed until mid February <https://fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal-contributors-22/>. NEohioPAL is now in its 27th year of providing people like you a valuable tool that draws together Northeast Ohio's arts community. Your donation keeps this unique performing arts resource alive and free to all readers and posters. NEohioPAL supporters are organizations, performers, artists and arts lovers who recognize the value of staying in touch with our region's arts scene. They are also people who realize that we have some very real expenses: web hosting, bandwidth, utilities, supplies and our time keeping the site free of SPAM and running smoothly. If you have ever learned of an audition, found a job, promoted your event or had a great night out at a performance, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation. To donate, please go to https://fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal-22/. At that site you will find many ways to volunteer your financial support: Paypal, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Zelle or by check. Here are suggestions to help you decide what to donate, however any amount is appreciated: 14 cents per day = $50 per year 20 cents per day = $75 per year *27 cents per day = $100 per year* *50 cents per day = $182.50 per year* *1 dollar per day = $365 per year* Thanks for your participation in making the arts scene in Northeast Ohio vibrant and collaborative. Warm Regards, Fred Sternfeld <https://fredsternfeld.com/> - Owner, Administrator Noah Budin <https://www.noahbudin.com/>, Dan Alpern <https://www.facebook.com/carddude99> - Associate Administrators Sabrina Yoder <https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinayoder/> - Webmaster Michael Dempsey <https://www.linkedin.com/in/demzer/> - Website Designer P.S. - ADDITIONAL INFO: - If a modest donation is not currently in your budget, information on how to support NEohioPAL will always be in the footer of each message. - To reach one of the administrators with a concern or issue, use ONLY this email address: neohiopal-owner(a)lists.neohiopal.org. - The Neohiopal Main Page - It leads to the faqs, support and contributor pages: https://fredsternfeld.com/new-neohiopal-main-22/ neohiopal-owner(a)lists.neohiopal.org fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org https://fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal-22/ https://fredsternfeld.com/new-neohiopal-main-22/ <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/>

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LAST direct "ASK" to contribute to the Neohiopal list for 2025.
by Fred Sternfeld 02 Feb '25

02 Feb '25

Dear Subscribers, Thus far, we are way below our contributions from previous years. If it is within your means, or your organization's budget to contribute, your support is greatly appreciated. Your contribution helps to keep Neohiopal ALIVE and FREE. Those who have contributed and chosen to have their name or organization listed in 2025 contributors <https://fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal-contributors-22/>are at this link. 2024 contributors will also continue to be listed until mid February <https://fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal-contributors-22/>. NEohioPAL is now in its 27th year of providing people like you a valuable tool that draws together Northeast Ohio's arts community. Your donation keeps this unique performing arts resource alive and free to all readers and posters. NEohioPAL supporters are organizations, performers, artists and arts lovers who recognize the value of staying in touch with our region's arts scene. They are also people who realize that we have some very real expenses: web hosting, bandwidth, utilities, supplies and our time keeping the site free of SPAM and running smoothly. If you have ever learned of an audition, found a job, promoted your event or had a great night out at a performance, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation. To donate, please go to https://fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal-22/. At that site you will find many ways to volunteer your financial support: Paypal, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Zelle or by check. Here are suggestions to help you decide what to donate, however any amount is appreciated: 14 cents per day = $50 per year 20 cents per day = $75 per year *27 cents per day = $100 per year* *50 cents per day = $182.50 per year* *1 dollar per day = $365 per year* Thanks for your participation in making the arts scene in Northeast Ohio vibrant and collaborative. Warm Regards, Fred Sternfeld <https://fredsternfeld.com/> - Owner, Administrator Noah Budin <https://www.noahbudin.com/>, Dan Alpern <https://www.facebook.com/carddude99> - Associate Administrators Sabrina Yoder <https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinayoder/> - Webmaster Michael Dempsey <https://www.linkedin.com/in/demzer/> - Website Designer P.S. - ADDITIONAL INFO: - If a modest donation is not currently in your budget, information on how to support NEohioPAL will always be in the footer of each message. - To reach one of the administrators with a concern or issue, use ONLY this email address: neohiopal-owner(a)lists.neohiopal.org. - The Neohiopal Main Page - It leads to the faqs, support and contributor pages: https://fredsternfeld.com/new-neohiopal-main-22/ neohiopal-owner(a)lists.neohiopal.org fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org https://fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal-22/ https://fredsternfeld.com/new-neohiopal-main-22/ <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/>

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Playmakers Youth Theatre Spring Auditions - Into The Woods, Winnie The Pooh & Playmakers Jr!
by Emma Miller 01 Feb '25

01 Feb '25

There may be snow on the ground, but Spring is beginning at Playmakers Youth Theatre as we head into the second half of our 2024-2025 Season! Into The Woods Jr. - for 4th-9th graders Directed by Annie Perusek Assistant Director - Liza Kammer and Music Director - Allison Ritley Shows: May 7, 8, 13 & 14 Auditions: Sunday, February 9th at 12:30 PM Auditions for our 4th-9th grade production of Into The Woods Jr are right around the corner! Auditions are callback style, so participants are asked to arrive at 12:30 PM to learn a song from the score together before individual auditions. No need to prepare anything! Into the Woods beautifully weaves classic tales together as it celebrates imaginative storytelling -- don't miss your chance to bring this special show to life. Email emiller(a)mandeljcc.org for audition packet. Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS - for 2nd-4th graders Directed by Jessie Pollak Show: May 18 Auditions: Sunday, February 9th from 12:30-2:00 PM Winnie the Pooh auditions are drop-in style, so swing by between 12:30-2:00 PM. Participants should prepare a segment of a song (about half a song works well) that they're comfortable singing and know the words to. This rehearsal process is designed specifically for younger performers who we know will love this heartfelt journey through the Hundred Acre Woods! Email emiller(a)mandeljcc.org for audition packet. Playmakers Jr: Broadway Babies - for K-1st graders Rehearsals: Sundays from 12:30-1:30 PM 3/3-4/27 Culminating Showcase: April 27 Click <https://mandeljcc.my.site.com/s/registration> here<https://mandeljcc.my.site.com/s/registration> to register for this Spring session of Playmakers Jr, our creative dramatics program for kindergarten-second graders. Our youngest performers will explore improv & storytelling as they work towards their culminating show! *Please note - 2nd graders who think Playmakers Jr would be a better fit for them are welcome to register. In the meantime, join us this weekend & next as we say "Go Wildcats" at our performances of Disney's High School Musical!<https://playmakers2024-2025.eventive.org/welcome> We can't wait to see you at auditions and on stage this Spring, Emma -- Emma Miller Playmakers Youth Theatre Director emiller(a)mandeljcc.org<mailto:emiller@mandeljcc.org> (216) 831-0700 x1494

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