June 2025 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Seeking Experienced Singer/Actors Paid Gig
by Lisa B Allen 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Seeking experienced actor/singers for paid demo recording of new musical Jenna and the Troublemaker . Originally commissioned by the Sundance Theatre Program, now supported by the Ohio Arts Council these are paid positions. An exciting opportunity to impact musical development. Project starts June 21 st continues until complete. Flexible schedule! For project details and cast breakdown go to https://www.lisabethallen.com/jenna-casting-information.html To learn more about me visit https://www.lisabethallen.com/index.html Gratitude! lb allenLisa Beth Allen (216) 339 7419

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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Opening TWELFTH NIGHT
by Rachel Gold 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

OPENING WEEKEND Free, Live, and Outdoor! The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is kicking off their season with TWELFTH NIGHT opening this weekend. Friday, June 13, 7pm at Coventry PEACE Park Saturday, June 14, 7pm at Noble Branch Library Sunday, June 15, 7pm at BAYarts For more information on tour dates or parking, visit www.clevelandshakespeare.org > On Jun 8, 2025, at 4:08 PM, neohiopal-request(a)lists.neohiopal.org wrote: > > Send NEohioPAL mailing list submissions to > neohiopal(a)lists.neohiopal.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.neohiopal.org/listinfo.cgi/neohiopal-neohiopal.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > neohiopal-request(a)lists.neohiopal.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > neohiopal-owner(a)lists.neohiopal.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of NEohioPAL digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Auditions: Anton in Show Business @ WRP (August Scarpelli) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2025 13:23:13 -0400 > From: August Scarpelli <august(a)thewrp.org> > To: post(a)neohiopal.org > Subject: [NEohioPAL] Auditions: Anton in Show Business @ WRP > Message-ID: > <CAK1oN+z7ZiCrChqV0ppu20cm+8BL6gCpbLhGjH7VpwdUA_rPoA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Western Reserve Playhouse presents the fourth installment in this years > mainstage season: ANTON IN SHOW BUISNESS by Jane Martin. > Directed by Lisa Ortenzi > Performances 09/05/2025-09/20/2025 (Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm, Sunday > 09/14/2025 @ 2pm) > Auditions: Wednesday 06/25/2025 from 7pm-10pm & Saturday 06/28/2025 from > 2pm-5pm > Audition requirements: Please prepare a single 1 minute monologue of your > choosing and come prepared to read selections from the script. > Callbacks will be scheduled as necessary. > Rehearsals will tentatively begin near the last weeks of July > About the play: This madcap comedy follows three actresses across the > footlights, down the rabbit hole, and into a strangely familiar Wonderland > that looks a lot like American theatre ? the resemblance is uncanny! As > these women pursue their dream of performing Chekhov in Texas, they?re > whisked through a maelstrom of ?good ideas? that offer unique solutions to > the Three Sisters? need to have life?s deeper purpose revealed. In the > tradition of great backstage comedies, Anton in Show Business conveys the > joys, pains, and absurdities of ?putting on a play? at the turn of the > century. > This play will be cast to be performed by 7 female, female-presenting actors > > As an organization we are deeply committed to inclusive casting and are > seeking a diverse cast of artists of any skill level and experience. > Performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and abilities are > encouraged to audition. > SIGN UP HERE for a 15 minute audition slot: > https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52... > <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52-57229704-auditions?fbc…> > If you have any questions please contact august(a)thewrp.org > > -- > August Scarpelli > Artistic Director > Western Reserve Playhouse > august(a)thewrp.org > (440)654-3624 > > -- > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended > solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. > This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the > individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not > disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender > immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and > delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient > you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any > action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly > prohibited. >

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LABORERS NEEDED MAY 21 & 22
by Michael Stein 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Near West Theatre is looking for Daytime laborers to INSTALL our seating risers on TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MAY 21 & 22. Call time is 9am to 5pm. This is a paid position. Please contact Michael Stein at mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org or call 330-687-8187. *B**est Regards,* *Michael Stein * *Production & Rentals Manager* www.nearwesttheatre.org

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AUDITIONS for Moon Over Buffalo at Broadview Heights Spotlights
by Christopher Bizub 11 Jun '25

11 Jun '25

Broadview Heights Spotlights Community Theater <https://broadview-heights-spotlights.org/theater/> is excited to announce our next production: MOON OVER BUFFALO By Ken Ludwig Directed by Chris Bizub In the madcap comedy tradition of Lend Me a Tenor, the hilarious Moon Over Buffalo centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s. At the moment, they’re playing Private Lives and Cyrano De Bergerac in rep in Buffalo, New York with five actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee, and if he likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately for George and Charlotte, everything that could go wrong does go wrong, abetted by a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing, caused by Charlotte’s deaf, old stage-manager mother who hates every bone in George’s body PERFORMANCES: August 29th-September 13th Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:00pm Broadview Heights Spotlights Cultural Arts Building AUDITIONS: Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 - 7:00PM-10:00PM Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 - 7:30PM-10:00PM AUDITION APPOINTMENTS: Please sign-up for a 30-minute group slot at the link below: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A GROUP AUDITION SLOT <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548ADAF2BA6F94-57231990-auditions> WHAT TO PREPARE: *Actors should bring a headshot or recent picture, and resume (if you have one) *A list of conflicts from July 19th to September 13th *Auditions will consist of readings from the script AUDITION/REHEARSAL LOCATION: Broadview Heights Spotlights Cultural Arts Building 9543 Broadview Rd, Broadview Heights, OH 44147 CALLBACKS: Sunday, June 29th from 7:00PM-9:30PM [if needed] CHARACTERS: George Hay: (40’s-60’s) is very dramatic, a slapstick type, over-the-top actor. As leader of his own acting troupe, George has always had aspirations to be famous. He’s a bit of a ladies man but really is devoted to his wife, Charlotte. The actor must be able to do strong physical comedy, which could include pratfalls, running, stage slaps, stage combat, etc. Charlotte Hay: (40’s-60’s) is very much a drama queen. She helps to run the acting troupe and plays all the leads, even the ones she’s a bit old for. She is a consummate actress who still has dreams of being a star–at all costs! She loves George but is getting tired of his philandering. She has to be able to do an upper-class British accent. Some physical comedy required. Ethel: (60’s+) is Charlotte’s mother–close to her daughter, but not happy with her daughter’s choice of a husband. She is also an actress–very witty, and doesn’t take any crap from anyone! She is very hard of hearing, which leads to comic misunderstandings. Rosalind Hay: (20’s-30's) George and Charlotte’s daughter, used to be an actress and a member of their acting troupe, but she decided that she wanted a real career, so she left–determined never to act again–or be like her parents! Rosalind is, in fact, always repressing her dramatic side, but it’s a losing battle by the end. She has a new fiancé, Howard, but she used to be in love with an actor in her parent’s troupe, Paul. The actress has to also be able to do an upper-class British accent. Howard: (20’s-30’s) is Rosalind’s fiancé–a weatherman–so he considers himself to be in the “acting” business. He comes across as a wimp, a little annoying, nervous, and very excitable. The actor must be able to do strong physical comedy. Eileen: (20’s-30's) is an aspiring actress, eager to please. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling with him. Eileen wants to be a leading actress with the company, and she comes across very flighty and naïve, but ultimately will do anything to get what she wants. She can be played as a bit manipulative. Paul: (20’s-30’s) is a member of the acting troupe, who used to be with Rosalind and still loves her and wants her back; but he is an actor first and foremost, so he wouldn’t leave the troupe to be with her. Paul has a quiet, subtle sense of humor and often holds the company together. The actor must be able to do an upper-class British accent and must be able to do strong physical comedy. Richard: (40's-60’s) He is George and Charlotte’s attorney, but he is in love with Charlotte–always trying to get her to leave George. He is wealthy and used to getting what he wants, and he is both amused and perplexed by the Hay family. 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 bizchris85(a)gmail.com feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the production.

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THIS SATURDAY: Musical Theatre Dance Audition Workshop!
by Braelin Andrzejewski 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

*Musical Theatre Dance Audition Workshop <https://www.thewrp.org/classes>*THIS SATURDAY: 06/14/25 with EMILY SEDMAK <https://www.thewrp.org/classes> *Emily Sedmak is thrilled to return to the barn this summer! Emily was last seen at WRP in Children of Eden. She is also apart of the CaBARet series. A Equity Membership Candidate, Emily’s select theatre credits include Seussical the Musical (Gertrude McFuzz), Something Rotten (Portia), Newsies (Katherine Plumber), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Woman 1), Heathers the Musical (Heather Duke), Hairspray(Amber Von Tussle), The Little Mermaid (u/s Ariel, Ensemble), The Spitfire Grill (Shelby), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive). She will be playing Mae in WRP’s upcoming production of THE WILD PARTY.* Saturday Mornings 9am-11amCost: *$25 per student <https://www.thewrp.org/classes>* (Ages 10 and up) - Join us for a dance class designed to build confidence and prepare you for musical theatre auditions. - Each session includes a dynamic warm-up to get your body moving and ready for the demands of performance. - We will break down common audition dance techniques, focusing on the essentials of musical theatre choreography, such as phrasing, style, and character work. - You’ll also learn audition combinations that mirror what you might encounter in real audition settings, with a focus on technique, performance quality, and accuracy. This class is perfect for anyone looking to hone their dance skills, build their confidence, and feel more prepared when stepping into the audition room. Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to musical theatre dance, you'll leave feeling inspired and ready to take on your next audition with confidence! -- Braelin Andrzejewski Content/Marketing Coordinator Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road, Bath, Ohio 44286 330-203-1007 www.thewrp.org -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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BABY/MOTHER/ETERNITY A New Play (reading) by Jaiie Dayo Aliya-THURSDAY-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
by Courtney Black 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

BABY/MOTHER/ETERNITY A New Play (reading) by Jaiie Dayo Aliya !!!OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! $5 drink ticket [image: 🍷] Venmo & Cashapp accepted (cash accepted in exact amount) STANDING ROOM ONLY (Donations to the house are welcome.) JUNE 12 7:00 PM (house opens at 6:30) Hosted by Lillie B's House 2431 W. 5th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 Email the word "HOMEFRONT" to hello(a)lilliebshouse.com for guaranteed entry. SYNOPSIS: “In Baby/Mother/Eternity, a surreal, poetic play rooted in Black womanhood and ancestral memory, two women—Sweety and Anna Lisa—circle through time and repetition inside a kitchen haunted by glowing oxtails, absent men, and a phone that won’t stop ringing. As reality bends, humor and dread coexist, blurring the line between the domestic and the divine. Through lyrical dialogue, spiritual rupture, and a search for music long forgotten, the play explores the eternal weight of care, the legacy of survival, and the mystical bond between mother and child. Baby/Mother/Eternity is part kitchen-sink drama, part ritual, part prophecy." -- Courtney L. Black Multidisciplinary Artist (619) 727-3483 https://www.courtneylblack.com/

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The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at the Hudson Bandstand
by Theresa Lesh 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at the Hudson Bandstand Enjoy a FREE outdoor concert with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra's Little Big Band on Sunday, June 15th, at 6:30 p.m. Part of the Summer Music Festival in Hudson, Ohio More info: https://myhcf.org/hudson-bandstand/ *Theresa Lesh* Managing Director, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra *Learn, live, and love jazz* *clevelandjazz.org/donate/ <http://clevelandjazz.org/donate/>*

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Workshop Players' Auditions ... Spitfire Grill
by Workshop Players 09 Jun '25

09 Jun '25

There's still time to audition for Sptifire Grill at Workshop Players. Workshop Players Theatre IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE SPITFIRE GRILL Music and Book by James Valcq Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff DIRECTED BY Geoffrey Short MUSIC DIRECTED BY HEIDI HERCZEG Newly revised in 2024! A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness. AUDITIONS: Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 6:30PM – 9:30PM (Latest audition at 9:15p) Call-Backs (if needed) to be announced. LOCATION: Workshop Players - 44820 Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 (all auditions, rehearsals and performances are at this location) PERFORMANCE DATES: Two-week run/7 shows total (with a potential for a third week) from September 11 – September 21, 2025. Shows: One Thursday show (opening night), then Fridays and Saturday at 7:30p and Sundays at 2p. 9/11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 (Potential third week would be Friday-Sunday September 26-28). REHEARSALS*: 5 weeks total including Tech week. Rehearsals will be Mon-Thurs. 6:30p-10p, Sundays 1p-5p from August 11-September 7. No Fridays or Saturdays. Tech week begins Sunday September 7 then every day through opening September 11th. No rehearsals Labor Day weekend Sunday 8/31 or Monday 9/1. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN PARTICIPATION IS ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS. NO EQUITY CONTRACTS AVAILABLE. WALK-INS WELCOME AND WILL BE SEEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS AFTER PRE-SCHEDULED SLOTS. AUDITION SLOT RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION TIME AT: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C054CACAA2FA7FEC25... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> .... Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song that suits your vocal abilities. You may be asked to read from the script as well. Bring sheet music in the proper key (an accompanist will be available); Recorded accompaniment is not encouraged but is allowed. Speaker will be provided, but bring all necessary phone or recorder connections. Bring resume, headshot and a list of schedule conflicts. You can pre-fill the audition form at: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C054CACAA2FA7FEC25... <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F10…> ... and bring it with you. Video submissions can be submitted by sending a video link with headshot, resume and audition form to the director at geoffshort66(a)gmail.com No dance call. We are committed to inclusive casting of actors of all genders, races, ethnicities, body types, sexual orientations, and abilities for any role. All are welcome, needed and encouraged to audition. Adults 18 and up please. CHARACTERS PERCY TALBOTT Age: Able to read early 20s Voice Type: Mezzo Soprano, needs to belt a D Young woman with rough edges who carries a strength and sadness beyond her years. She is short-tempered and not afraid to speak her mind but is desperate to find a sense of belonging. HANNAH FERGUSON Age: Early 70s (actors 45+) Voice Type: Alto A tough old woman, with a “no nonsense” manner that can boarder on bitter. She doesn’t like to rely on others for help, SHELBY THORPE Age: Able to read late 20s to Early 30s Voice Type: Soprano, needs to mix belt a D A soft-faced woman who carries herself in a shy yet enchanting manner. She cares a lot about the welfare of others, perhaps a more than she should. Married to Caleb CALEB THORPE Age: Late 30s to Early 40s Voice Type: Baritone with a slight edge to the sound. Top note is G Out -of-work foreman at the stone quarry. He has a hard time letting go of the way things were. Hannah’s nephew married to Shelby. JOE SUTTER Age: Late 20’s Voice Type: Tenor, needs to touch an A A young, small town policeman restless to leave the place he feels has been holding him down. He does not seem to have a clear sense of what it is he needs from life yet. EFFY KRAYNECK Age: Mid 50s Voice Type: Mezzo/Alto, must be able to carry a close harmony A Postmistress and busybody, she has narrow eyes and sour tongue. Anybody’s business is her business. THE VISITOR Age: Mid 40s Voice Type: n.a A mysterious figure who does not speak. He has intense eyes and a powerful presence, that captivates all who interact with him *Subject to change -- Workshop Players Theatre 44820 Middle Ridge Road P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-634-0472 Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!

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CONVERGENCE performance
by Anna Cerveny 09 Jun '25

09 Jun '25

You are invited to join CDP Company for our 3rd annual Community Collab performance "CONVERGENCE", featuring 12 professional choreographers & 33 dancers. Saturday June 14 5:30-7pm, followed by a brief reception until 8pm Near West Theater $20 Tickets and more info on our choreographers at cdpcompany.org/convergence Choreographers include Jessica DiBa Bennett, Deanna Stanton, Rashawn Kadeem, Joel Linebach, Bird Thurman, Cait Wallenhorst, Teagen Reed, Theresa Holland, Bethany Schulz, Renee Clippinger, Alexandra Martinez, Heather Sakai Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en>

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I’M BACK! IMPROV FOR ACTORS – A Practical Approach, with Marc Moritz SATURDAY , JULY 26 , 2025 11am-1pm Mosser Casting ( REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.nancymossercasting.com/post/improv-with-marc-moritz)
by Marc Moritz 09 Jun '25

09 Jun '25

*GREETING CURRENT / NEW STUDENTS*! I hope this finds you well and enjoying the ( FINALLY!! ) Summer weather . I am currently about to open in *FIDDLER ON THE ROOF* at Porthouse Theater in Kent, OH...appearing as Rabbi! Third *FIDDLER* in a row! (https://www.kent.edu/porthouse/fiddler-roof) Anyhooooo...I wanted to touch base and let you know I will be offering our next *IMPROV FOR ACTORS – A Practical Approach, with Marc Moritz * *SATURDAY , JULY 26 , 2025* *11am-1pm* *Mosser Casting* *3583 Butler StreetPittsburgh, PA 15201* *-------------------------------* *REGISTRATION LINK: **https://www.nancymossercasting.com/post/improv-with-marc-moritz <https://www.nancymossercasting.com/post/improv-with-marc-moritz>* I am really looking forward to reuniting with past students and meeting many new folks! *Please dress comfortably for movement*. *A FEW HOUSEKEEPING ISSUES*: 1. PLEASE plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before class. 2. Parking is metered (unless you locals know other options). 3. There is no food or drink other than water allowed in the studio. 4. Please no strong perfumes/colognes. *REGISTRATION LINK*: *https://www.nancymossercasting.com/post/improv-with-marc- <https://www.nancymossercasting.com/post/improv-with-marc-moritz>*

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