April 2025 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

17 Apr '25

I am looking for a musician (violin, cello, or flute preferred) to perform for a charity event at Mentor Harbor Yacht Club on May 9th, around 11 a.m., for a little under an hour. You are welcome to stay for the event, which is a luncheon supporting the Lake County Domestic Violence Shelter. In exchange for your time and talent, I will provide a professional studio photoshoot lasting up to two hours, resulting in professional headshots and portraits. -- Jim Levine Jim Levine Photography (440) 617-5867

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Casting 4 Caucasian Males for a 1 night PAID Performance on Saturday June 21st
by thsthingovourz＠aol.com 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

I am looking to fill FOUR various Caucasian Male roles ranging from late 20s to early 60s for a 1 night performance on SATURDAY JUNE 21st. in Dean Martin's hometown of Steubenville, Ohio.For consideration please include bio and a RECENT photo, thank you and break a leg! Roles, Travel conditions and pay rate are below. Best Regards,Billy WaLogistics Director of 1Mobinc.com THE ROLES JohnScalish: Late 30s to 40s: Boss of the Cleveland branch of the Italian American Mafia LennyStrollo: 2mid to early 30s:Boss of the Youngstown branch of the Italian American Mafia John BigJohn LaRocca: Late 40s to late 50s:Boss of the Pittsburgh Italian American Mafia DinoCellini: mid 40s to mid 50s Boss of the Steubenville rackets These roles will be filled after a live audition online via Google Chats. If you are cast, there will be 5-Online rehearsals via Google Chats and one in person rehearsal on the day of the performance @ the venue. (If you cannot make the 5 following rehearsal dates, please do not apply) The rehearsal dates all fall on Sundays & are as follows: May18th. & 25th, Jun 1st, 8th, 15th. Time slot for each rehearsal begins promptly @ 4:00 PM, concluding @ 7:30 PM Pay rate is $200.00 for the performance, meals also included. We do carpool so if you drive, a 25 dollar stipend will be added to your payment. YOU MUST be able to command both scripted and improvisational scenes and have no problem intermingling with attendees. This is an interactive murder mystery performance is set in the Ratpack Era in 1958. To apply for this role, please send a RECENT photo along with your bio-sheet, thank you and break a leg. Best Regards, Billy Wa Logistics Director for 1Mobinc.com

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PETER PAN to open at Lakewood Civic Auditorium
by David Owen Michaels 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

The Edwardian Players of St. Edward High School will be presenting Peter Pan this upcoming April 24th through the 27th at Lakewood Civic Auditorium. Reserved tickets are $15 online and $18 at the door. General Admission seats are only $10. All children 8th grade and younger are free! Bring the whole family and come join us on our trip through Neverland! 7 pm curtain Thurs-Saturday and a 3 pm matinee on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at https://stedwardeagles.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=3 We look forward to seeing you there! -- David Michaels *Playwright/Pianist/Teacher* *(216) 889-7566*

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BW Summer Music Camps - Register Today!
by BW Community Arts School 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Grow and learn at the Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School Music Camps this summer! Middle School String Camp For strings players entering grades 5-8 with a minimum of nine months of playing experience! Enjoy learning and making friends through group activities and fun-filled rehearsals - String Camp concludes with a final concert for family and friends. Middle School Band Camp For woodwind, brass and percussion players entering grades 5-8 with a minimum of nine months playing experience! Through rehearsals, sectionals, and social activities, you'll get to grow as a musician and perform for family and friends in a final concert! Middle School Choir Camp This week-long camp is designed specifically for singers in grades 5-8! Group rehearsals, sectionals, singing exercises, and a final concert for family and friends make this an unforgettable summertime experience. Middle School Piano Camp This week-long camp is designed specifically for pianists in grades 5-8 with at least nine months of playing experience! Students can expect to participate in exciting group activities and learn more about music theory, sightreading, and improvisation at the keyboard. Piano Camp ends with a final group recital for family and friends! High School Conservatory Summer Institute The Conservatory Summer Institute is a 7-day residential high school intensive for students (in grades 9-12) seeking a rigorous artistic experience. Led by Baldwin Wallace University faculty, students have the opportunity to explore life at BW while growing as an artist through classes, private lessons, ensembles, and coaching sessions. Middle School campers may choose to attend as a Residential or Commuter student. Registration for the camps listed above closes on June 1st. For more information on our summer camps, visit cas.bw.edu/departments/summer-camps/ or email us at sap(a)bw.edu<mailto:sap@bw.edu>. Come join us!

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CVLT seeks directors for 96th Season (7/25 - 8/26) - Apply by April 27
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

The Chagrin Valley Little Theatre <https://cvlt.org>, located in Chagrin Falls, is seeking directors for its 96th Season productions, outlined below. These director positions carry a stipend. Please submit your resume and proposal to Tom Jones <tjones(a)cvlt.org>. Submission of resume and proposal due by *April 27th 2024.* - * Puffs Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic * - Written by Matt Cox - 8 Performances *9-19-2025 to 10-5-2025* - For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. - *Shrek The Musical* - Book & Lyrics By David Lindsay-Abaire, Music by Jeanine Tesori - 14 performances *11-14-2025 to 12-14-2025 * - Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, *Shrek The Musical* is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori ( *Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change*) and a side splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. *Shrek* brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. - *Shakespeare in Hollywood* - Written by Ken Ludwig - 8 Performances *1-23-2026 to 2-8-2026* - It's 1934, and Shakespeare's most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. Hollywood set of Max Reinhardt's *A Midsummer Night's Dream*. Instantly smitten by the glitz and glamour of show biz, the two are ushered onto the silver screen to play (who else?) themselves. - *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* - Words and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil.Book by Douglas McGrath - 10 performances *3-27-2026 to 4-19-2026* - Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with *Tapestry*, *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. - *Long After Crystal Night* - * Written by John Herman Shaner * - 8 Performances *6-5-2026 to 6-20-2026* - Seymour Goldstein has attended a meeting to determine whether militants from the Jewish Defense League should be allowed to speak to his B'nai B'rith lodge in Beverly Hills. The ramifications of this meeting will cause everyone in the family, and those close to it, to confront their roots and question their lives, their history, their future, their motivations, the depths of their assimilation, their relationships with each other and ultimately their personal courage and convictions. Full of humor and emotion, the climax is compelling and satisfying, a play about Everyman for Everyman. "Serious stuff, to be sure. Yet the great strength of *Long After Crystal Night* Is its sustained comic tone." - Los Angeles Times - *Big, The Musical* - Book by John Weidman, Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. - 11 Performances *7-24-2026 to 8-16-2026* - The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in the unforgettable theatrical experience,* Big The Musical*. Featuring a witty, moving and insightful book by John Weidman (*Assassins; Pacific Overtures; Road Show*) and a dazzling, energetic, heartfelt, contemporary score by David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr. (*Baby; Closer than Ever; Starting Here, Starting Now*) *Big *is a perfect show for audiences of all ages! Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls www.CVLT.org <http://CVLT.org> FACEBOOK <http://Facebook.com/ChagrinValleyLittleTheatre> | INSTAGRAM <http://Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre> | BLUESKY <https://bsky.app/profile/cvlt.org>

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TWO WEEKS UNTIL AUDITIONS FOR THE BIRDS AT GATES MILLS PLAYERS
by Cameron Zona 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

*Audition Notice for Gates Mills Players’ radio play production of “The Birds”* Based on the acclaimed classic film *The Birds*, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this production will be performed in July at Gates Mills Players in the style of a 1940s radio play. Actors will be seated on stage and sound effects will be produced live during the show using props! The show will also feature “advertisements” for 1940s products and services, read by two of the actors. *AUDITIONS* will be held at 1460 Chagrin River Road in Gates Mills from 6:00-8:00PM on April 28th (Gates Mills Players or by request only) and April 30th (general public invited). If necessary, callbacks will be held *by invitation only* from 6:00-8:00PM on May 1st. No appointments are required for auditions unless you wish to attend on April 28th. Please arrive at 6PM on your audition day prepared to read selections from the script. Bring a list of conflicts between July 1st and July 26th as well as headshot and resume, if you have one. *PERFORMANCES* are scheduled for July 25th and 26th at 7:30PM. *REHEARSALS* will be held during the 2-3 weeks leading up to the performances, typically during weekday nights. This show will be a fun, low-commitment opportunity for any actor looking for the challenge of using their voice to tell this classic story! Please contact the director, Cameron Zona, with any questions at cameronzona(a)gmail.com *Cast of Characters* Radio Characters (Trans-Atlantic Dialects Preferred) - Announcer - Radio Announcer. ANY AGE/GENDER. - Wilson - Radio Host (will also hold audience instruction signs, including “Applause”, “Scream”, etc.) ANY AGE/GENDER. (These characters will also read classic 1940’s advertisements during the play’s “commercial breaks”) The Birds Cast (British Dialects Preferred) - John Waite - our narrator and protagonist. MALE, 20s-50s. - Meg - John’s wife. FEMALE, 20s-50s. - Jill - John and Meg’s daughter. FEMALE, TEENS-20s. - Farmer Bell - ANY AGE/GENDER. - BBC Announcer - ANY AGE/GENDER. - BBC Field Reporter - ANY AGE/GENDER. - Peter Jenkins - Interviewee. ANY AGE/GENDER. The gender and age ranges on this audition notice are to be used as a general guide; the director is open to non-traditional casting.

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Good Friday Blues and Lamentations
by Jenny Cochran 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

"Good Friday Blues & Lamentations" is a spiritually moving, one hour, interactive worship experience. Over the past 20+ years, Jenny Cochran and Gateway Band have performed The Passion story told in jazz, poetry, scripture, and silence. We have had so many folks tell us how moved they were by the experience. I hope you'll join us on Good Friday, April 18th at 7:00 PM at:Good Shepherd Christian Church9571 Shepard Rd.Macedonia, Ohio 44056Free-Will donation

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Cleveland Stage Combat - Single Sword Certification Class!
by Bill Gordon 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

We have a month left in our early bird special! Register with "Inigo Montoya" and get 15% off your tuition! *Come swash some buckles with us!* SAFD Certified Teacher and Intimacy Designer Bill Gordon is offering a 35 hour Single Sword Certification Class through the Society of American Fight Directors. Upon completion of 30 hours of training, you are eligible to test with the Society of American Fight Directors for proficiency in that weapon. This is a great way to highlight your training on your resumé and to meet other members of the performance community at large as it means testing in front of a Fight Master within the organization. This is also an amazing skill for folks both on and off the stage because the more people that are informed, the less chance there is of accidents and injuries. All Ages and physical abilities are welcome. *Registration:* Visit: www.clevelandstagecombat.com Or click the link below: https://forms.gle/x55NyrNTBw2ZbscC6 *Dates and Times: * Sunday June 1st 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday June 8th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm *Sunday June 15th* *6:00 pm - 9:30 pm* Sunday June 22nd 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday June 29th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday July 6th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday July 20th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday July 27th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday August 10th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday August 17th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm *Event Address:* TEGA Tigers & The Elite Gymnastics Academy 30500 Carter St Unit B, Solon, OH 44139 *Tuition:* $450, which includes your Skills Proficiency Test fee. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to secure your spot if not paying in full at registration. Your deposit will be put towards your total tuition cost. *Spots are limited.* *Payment plans available!* *If you register before 5/18 and include the phrase "Inigo Montoya" with your payment, then the total cost will be $400. * *Flexibility: * This class is structured to allow for 2 classes to be missed without risking your required hours to test. *What to bring:* Wear clothes you can comfortably move quickly in. We practice on a sprung Gymnastics floor and are often in socks, barefoot or in clean shoes. Bring your own water bottle and a snack, if needed, to help you stay productive and focused. *Questions?* Contact us at: ClevelandStageCombat(a)gmail.com -- Bill Gordon (He/Him) SAFD Certified Teacher William.S.Gordon7(a)gmail.com (440) 488 - 1642

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Join Seat of the Pants for an Open Rehearsal and New Play Reading!
by Craig Joseph 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Two great opportunities to be part of the process of theatre, coming up next week. 1) If you haven't yet reserved your seats for Salon Series #3: A Reading of THE NATIVITY, STARRING KEISHA TAYLOR, by Olivia Matthews, NOW is the time to do so. You have two opportunities to catch this - both on Saturday, April 26th. The first chance will be at 1:30 at Malone University in Canton (salonseries3A.eventbrite.com) and the second will be at 7:30 at UnBar Café in Cleveland (salonseries3B.eventbrite.com) Tickets are only $10, and this is a great chance to contribute to the edits and rewrites of a brand new work, plus see the skills of some amazing local actors. 2) And if you really enjoy behind-the-scenes, join us by Zoom for an Open Rehearsal Night on Monday, April 21st at 7 PM. This will actually be the cast's first time rehearsing together and asking questions of the playwright, and you'll have the opportunity to see it all happen, then move to a breakout room for conversation with Seat of the Pants ensemble members to learn more about our company and what we do - plus what's coming up! RSVP to craig(a)seatofthepants.org, and we'll confirm by sending you a link to join us!

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The Roaring 2020s Murder Mystery Dinner at The Spaghetti Warehouse
by Jesse Oyster 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Everyone loves a Murder Mystery… until the wrong person dies. *5pm On April 27th, * come indulge in, * The Roaring 2020s: * An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Experience Written and Directed by Jesse Oyster Explore an immersive world of malicious mobsters and spectacular speakeasies while backstage drama slowly takes over. When the wrong person is killed in the middle of the performance, the cast must break character and solve the mystery of a murder that happened at their murder mystery dinner experience. *Location:* The Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron 510 S Main St, Bldg 33, Akron, OH 44311 *Dinner and a Show:* $60 ticket plus tax per person includes a three-course meal provided by The Spaghetti Warehouse, featuring a dinner salad, entree, and dessert with admission (Cash bar available with full bar service including craft beers, fine wines, and house crafted cocktails). *Tickets available at https://linktr.ee/Roaring2020s <https://linktr.ee/Roaring2020s>* *Roaring 2020s Synopsis:*Power is a precarious ladder in Capone’s Chicago, especially when his family gets involved. The owner of Pablo’s Preserves, Chicago’s newest speakeasy, finds herself in over her head trying to balance a hostile takeover from the Italian mafia, and a gold mine trade agreement for imported vodka with a mysterious Russian duchess. Forbidden loves will be revealed, ambitions will be crushed, and loyalties will be pushed past the brink as they unravel the secrets behind a mysterious death. *Your Role in the Story: * Decode, Deduce and Decipher your way through the night as a Speakeasy guest turned impromtu jury member for a Mafia court of law. Interrogate characters during multiple interactive scenes, and learn what clues Chef Pablo is hiding in his many Pablo's Puzzlers. Coming in costume is encouraged! *A Roaring Evening Itinerary:*5:00 - Interactive Cocktail Hour ft. Darts with Bertha Bronowich 5:45 - “Stepping Into Sheol” Performed by Trixie Tiramisu 5:50 - Lucy’s Opening Toast 6:15- Dinner is Served ft. at table character interactions 7:15 - Post Dinner show scenes 8:45 - Curtain Call *Dinner Menu:* SALAD: crisp fresh garden salad, freshly baked sourdough bread and your choice of a soft drink or iced tea DUAL ENTREE: Spaghetti & Meatballs 15-Layer Lasagne Fettuccini Alfredo grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Four-Cheese Manicotti DESSERT: >From our dessert menu ALL SALES FINAL *FAQs* *Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?* No ID is required. We do not recommend our shows for children under 14 years of age. Plots may involve adult situations or mature themes (violence, drug use, mild language/innuendo). *What are my parking options for getting to and from the event?* Free public parking is available *How can I contact the organizer with any questions?* Email is akron(a)thespaghettiwarehouse.com *What's the refund policy? Is my ticket transferrable?* All sales are final and nonrefundable. No exceptions. However, if you can't make the show, you are allowed to give someone else your ticket for that date. *Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?* No. Your name will be on the check-in list with our Mystery Host at the door. We will email you a confirmation with directions and additional information. *Is it ok if the name on my ticket doesn't match the person who attends?* Yes. *How can members of a group sit together if they reserve separately?* When reserving, you are asked if you are part of a larger group. If you are, type your group name (e.g. The Smith Party, or The Jones Party) into the space provided, and we will sit you all together. *Is it gory or scary?* Gunshots, and blackouts are utilized to simulate moments of violence. No on stage gore is used. This is not like a haunted house experience. No one is going to leap out and try to scare you. *Is the murder mystery before or after the dinner?* During. It begins the moment you park your car, and ends only as you exit the venue. *May I take pictures?* Yes! We encourage it... as long as you tag @bohemiancomedians and @spaghettiwarehouseakron when posting on social media. We look forward to solving this mystery with you!

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