July 2025 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

Crew Experience for Teens!
by Kimberly States 25 Jul '25

25 Jul '25

Buckeye Community Theatre located in Medina, Ohio is seeking to fill volunteer crew positions for Matilda, Jr! This is a great way to gain backstage experience. Particularly looking to fill positions on run crew. Our production takes place at the Haddad Theatre (144 N. Broadway Medina OH) from October 2nd - 5th. You will need to be available most weeknights from September 22nd through October 5th (a more precise schedule is forthcoming). In order to be considered for the crew you must be in grades 7-12. You can apply to be on crew by filling out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel2ywzCvaHZd9sYNfQtjm9sShFzarhv9X…

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PIPPIN Opens This Weekend - Blank Canvas Theatre
by info blankcanvastheatre.com 25 Jul '25

25 Jul '25

Blank Canvas Theatre Presents PIPPIN Book By Roger O. Hirson Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz July 25 - August 9 Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 7:00pm Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. RATED: PG-13 RUN TIME: 1 Hour 45 Min Tickets: $25 To purchase tickets for this show CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/pippin-tickets> For full cast, staff, and band bios CLICK HERE<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/pippin-cast> Blank Canvas Theatre (at 78th Street Studios) 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211. Cleveland, OH 44102 Blank Canvas Theatre provides professional quality productions, placing emphasis on entertainment at affordable prices and on safety.

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AUDITIONS for a new original play in Doylestown
by Matt Smith 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

***AUDITIONS *** Blue Macaroon Theater Company in Doylestown, OH is excited to announce AUDITIONS for the fun, new original play, MURDEROUS MACAROONS by Dakota (Koti) Dunn, on Sunday, August 17th from 6pm - 8pm & Monday, August 18th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Performance dates will be Friday, October 17th at 7pm, Saturday, October 18th at 7pm, & Sunday, October 19th at 2pm. “Murderous Macaroons” is the first full-length play that is officially a part of Blue Macaroon Theater's Incubator Series initiative. The play follows the story of the Williams family from the ultra small town of Willow Grove. We see them battle differences, fight for love and learn acceptance as they try to figure out which of them is the most guilty in the least disappointing crime the town has seen. Rebecca, owner of a small bakery struggles to prove herself to her father, who believes she should work in the family business. She tries for a content life on a quiet street with her cop boyfriend. But maybe she’ll end up right where she ran from, and everybody’s not so much how they seem. Come find out who will win the battle of ego, and who done it! Auditions will be for the rolls of: Rebecca Williams, Owner of a bakery, 25, F Charles Williams, Father to Rebecca, 50, M Dylan Riggs, Rebecca’s boyfriend, police officer, 27, M Arthur Williams, Brother to Rebecca, 30, M John Walters, Victim, 60, M Emily Defranco, Friend to Rebecca, 25, F Liam Horn, Victim, 40, M Barbra Williamson, Victim, 45, F Sandra Williamson, Daughter to Barbra, 18, F Scientist, Forensic scientist, N/A, F NOTE: The ages listed above are the ages of the character in the play. Actors do not necessariy need to be the same age listed. Directed by DAKOTA (KOTI) DUNN Please prepare a one minute or less modern dramatic monologue, please provide (if you have them) your headshot and resume, and please be prepared to cold read selections from the script. Once again, performances will be held live on stage at Blue Macaroon Theater on October 17, 18, & 19, 2025 Please review the available slots at the Sign-Up Genius link below. Thank you! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B4BABAC2FA2F9C25-57625416-murd…

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Auditions for BOOM Theatre's production of White Christmas
by Val Renner 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

So excited to announce AUDITIONS for BOOM's presentation of WHITE CHRISTMAS - 12/5 - 12/21 for three weekends! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A4A72FAAFCCE9-57551505-boom WHEN: September 15th from 5 pm - 9 pm WHERE: Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44308 Questions: contact vrenner(a)akroncivic.com Director: Andy Knode Musical Director: Kristen Johnson All parts are available. Non-Paid Callbacks are Monday September 22 (6:00-9:00) * CAST OF CHARACTERS * Bob Wallace - A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily, but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for true love. Excellent singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Baritone. * Phil Davis - The fun-loving song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, and incorrigible ladies' man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. Strong Dancer. Baritone-tenor. * Betty Haynes - Sensible, responsible half of the Haynes sisters act. Classic elegance. Destined to be a star, but hesitant to take the spotlight. Devoted to her sister. Hides a yearning for true love under a protective shell. Female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix and soprano extension. Must move well. * Judy Haynes - Younger, more ambitious and slightly scheming other sister. Wholesome and adorable, sexy and flirty. Strong jazz and tap Dancer and Strong singer with a chest mix. * General Henry Waverly -Retired Army General with a curmudgeonly military exterior, adjusting to retired life in post WW II America. Precise and orderly, struggling to run the Inn in Vermont. A man of integrity. Underneath a warm compassionate man in need of family and love. With the exception of one line, can be non-singing role. * Martha Watson - Once a Broadway star, now the General's housekeeper. The true force behind running the Inn. Very dry wit and frank with a wisecracking sense of humor. Big hearted, but unsentimental. Irrepressible meddler, believing she acts on everyone's best behalf. Strong singer and mover, Broadway belter. * Susan Waverly - (Younger Teen Girl) to play The General's granddaughter. Lovable and outgoing. A bit precocious, but wise beyond her years. Gets bitten by the stage bug and is great at it. Excellent belt voice, must move very well. * Ralph Sheldrake - Jokester Army buddy of Bob and Phil's, now a major television executive. Fast talking, loud, brash New York professional with a good head on his shoulders. * Rita and Rhoda - (Bob and Phil's two star chorus showgirls. Brash, sexy and fun. Perhaps not the brightest. * Ezekiel Foster - Practical, the ultimate laid back New Englander. A man of few words. Caretaker at the Inn. Takes life at a very very leisurely pace. * Mike -(Bob and Phil's Stage Manager. Can be overly dramatic and often hysterical, but gets the job done. Works to attempt a sense of control and order for the company. Doubles as Mr. Snoring Man, Winter Tourist * Tessie - (Young Character woman to play Bob and Phil's secretary, also plays Head Seamstress and Mrs. Snoring Man, winter tourist. Mezzo-soprano, belter. * Male and Female Ensemble - speaking and singing * Set in the 1940's so please prepare an up-tempo Broadway song and a comedic short monologue. White Christmas" is a musical about two World War II veterans, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who become a successful song-and-dance duo. They follow a singing sister act to a Vermont lodge for a Christmas show and discover it's owned by their former Army General, who is now facing financial troubles. The musical centers around their efforts to help the General by putting on a show to revive the struggling inn and finding romance along the way. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A4A72FAAFCCE9-57551505-boom Valerie Renner Associate Director - Special Event Programming, Community Events and Show Media Akron Civic Theatre 182 S. Main Street Akron OH 44308 PH: 330-535-3179 ext. 207 Fax: 234-525-6467 Email: vrenner(a)akroncivic.com

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You Better Sit Down opens Friday Aug 1 at Twin Masks
by Claudia Lillibridge 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

Twin Masks Performing Arts Center is excited to be presenting the play You Better Sit Down; tales from my parents’ divorce by Anne Kauffman, Caitlin Miller, Robbie Collier Sublett, Mathew Maher, Jennifer R. Morris, and Janice Paran. Four of the authors (Miller, Sublett, Maher, and Morris) interviewed their parents about their relationships. The play is based on those interviews. The play is a charming, heartbreaking, and hilarious account of each relationship, looking at how they met, got married, and eventually divorced, and the events in between. “In YOU BETTER SIT DOWN the truth about these four defunct marriages is laid bare with simplicity and honesty” – The New Your Times “Relentlessly entertaining” – The New Yorker “Wryly entertaining…absorbingly candid.” – The Village Voice What the critics say about this play: In the original production, the four children presented their parents’ stories, portraying the parents. Our actors will be doing the same. Natalya Duncan plays Caitlin Miller and her mother Mary Anne; Conner Sutton plays Robbie Collier Sublett and his mother Janet; Lisa Georges plays Jennifer Morris and her mother Beverly; and Samuel Roter plays Matthew Morris and his parents John and Frinde. For more information about the cast and upcoming shows, follow us on Facebook. The production is directed by D. Keith Stiver, who has previously directed Love, Loss and What I Wore, Three Tall Women, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, all for Twin Masks. You Better Sit Down runs Fridays and Saturdays August 1 – 16, with an 8 PM curtain. Tickets are available by going to www.twinmasks.org or by calling the theatre at 330.888.3211. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. TMPAC is located at 9067 Church Street, Suites 2 & 3, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087. TMPAC is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, and all actors and production staff are volunteers. Rights secured through Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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Auditions for the musical, "If / Then"
by Tim Anderson 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

Auditions for “If/Then” Monday, August 18 from 6:30PM - 9:30PM Tuesday, August 19 from 6:30PM to 9:30PM With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal (Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey), this rarely-produced musical is a fascinating, ambitious and original musical that ran on Broadway in 2014 starring Idina Menzel. Auditions will be held by appointment on Monday, August 18 from 6:30PM - 9:30PM and Tuesday, August 19 from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Auditioners (ages 16 and up) should sign up for an audition slot on Signup Genius <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449A9AC28A5FF2-57653382-auditions>. Please arrive 15-minutes prior to your scheduled time to complete an audition form. No Equity contracts are available for this show. Callbacks if necessary, will occur the evening of Thursday, August 21. A dance call may be scheduled on Saturday, August 23 based on need/availability. Rehearsals will begin the week of September 1. The show runs November 8 - 23. The show will be directed by Tim Anderson, music directed by Ryan Bergeron, and choreographed by Reilly Davidson. Those auditioning should: - Plan to attend only one day of auditions. - Be familiar with the show and its music, language, and themes. - Prepare two one-minute, contrasting songs (one up-tempo, one ballad), at least one of these should be a folk/rock song in the style of the show. - Bring sheet music in the correct keys, hole-punched in a three-ring binder. Singers will not be permitted to sing a cappella. - Bring a list of conflicts between September 1 and November 22. For a show synopsis, character breakdowns, more information, and/or to sign up for an audition slot, please visit http://broadview-heights-spotlights.org. Additional questions may be sent to the director at education(a)broadview-heights-spotlights.org.

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Final Chance to Catch THE WILD PARTY at WRP
by Braelin Andrzejewski 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

*Western Reserve Playhouse Presents:* *The Wild Party* Book, Music, and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on the Poem by Joseph Moncure March *FINAL CHANCE:* *July 25 & 26 *at 8:00PM This powerhouse musical is equal parts explosive *dance*, powerhouse *vocals*, and razor-sharp *storytelling*. Set in the glitter and grit of a 1920s vaudeville troupe, we follow Queenie—a dancer trapped in an abusive relationship—as she hosts a cast party that quickly spirals into chaos. The booze flow, tensions rise, and the relationships around her begin to crack. Behind the curtain is a dark, unflinching story about power, survival, and the cost of staying silent. With a pulse-pounding score by Andrew Lippa (*Addam's Family*, *john & jen*) and more choreography than ever before seen on the WRP stage, *The Wild Party* is a night you won’t forget. *Tickets On Sale Now! <https://thewrp.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200470795&ref=neohiopal>* *⚠️ Content Warning: Contains sexual content/encounters, substance abuse, strong language, violence, and intimate partner violence. Not recommended for audiences under 18.* -- 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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CASTING NOTICE - SCRIPTED HORROR FILM
by Shawn Rech 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

*THE PIG* Directed by* The Arehart Brothers* *Seeking males and femalesfrom 13-60 years old* CASTING CALL: August 8, 2025 4:00 - 7:00 PM *Transition Studios* 8443 Dow Circle Strongsville, Ohio 44136 Questions: Matthew Arehart 330-591-8329 Andrew Arehart andrew.arehart5(a)gmail.com

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Eye Contact Doesn’t Mean You’re Connected (Meisner Technique Tip for Actors)
by Houde School Of Acting 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

Actors — eye contact isn’t connection. 👀 You might be looking at your partner… but are you letting them affect you? In Meisner, it’s not about appearing to listen. It’s about being present — open to being changed in real time. In the video link below, Jessica Houde-Morris — 2nd generation Meisner teacher and founder of Houde School of Acting — breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of the Meisner Technique: ➡️ The difference between looking and listening ➡️ Why great acting isn’t about planning your reactions ➡️ And how real connection means being willing to change in the moment. Slow down. Tune in. Let it move you. 🎯 Challenge yourself: ✨ What is my partner doing? ✨ How do I feel? ✨ What do I want to do? Stay open. Stay curious. The connection will come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX_InjSwDXM 💥Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for free lessons and acting tips! https://youtube.com/channel/loUCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw <https://youtube.com/channel/UCMH35ahx9Kx6O8lWn-p2NOw> Sincerely, Studio Assistant Houde School of Acting www.houdeschoolofacting.com 2310 E Superior Ave. Cleveland Oh 44114 <https://maps.google.com/?q=2310+E+Superior+Ave.+Cleveland+Oh+44114> <https://www.facebook.com/houdeschool> <https://www.instagram.com/houdeschoolofacting/>

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Artists Needed for Copley Community Art Show
by conspicuouschick 23 Jul '25

23 Jul '25

The Copley Community Art Show is looking for Artists! Requirements: the Artist must live or work in Copley, OR have graduated from Copley-Fairlawn high school. The Art Show takes place the evening of July 31 @ Copley-Fairlawn High School, followed by a staged theatrical reading of Orwell's Animal Farm. If you're interested in having your work included, contact allison(a)loopincopley.com

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