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Berko review: AN ACT OF GOD @
by Roy Berko 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: “Act of God” is one of those funny, funny irreverent scripts that, while it may offend some, gets a no–holds-barred, must see fine production at Beck Center for the Arts. You’ll be upset or leave with a smile on your face respecting a writer who can come up with a clever way to confront the ills of the world in a humorous way.* *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>*. ** To read the capsule judgements of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Review of "An Act of God" by Beck Center for the Arts
by Bob Abelman 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

Beck Center’s amusing ‘An Act of God’ a bit of an Adonai-ance Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association God does indeed move in mysterious ways. Take “An Act of God,” the play the Beck Center for the Arts selected as its 85th season opener. In it, God takes human form in order to explain a new set of commandments that better reflect His original intentions, His coming to terms with “wrath-management issues,” and His liberal position regarding fornication, child-rearing and the bearing of arms. The play’s political leanings come as no surprise considering that its creator is David Javerbaum, the 13-time Emmy-winning former head writer and executive producer of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Nor is it a surprise that, like the show, “An Act of God” is sarcastic (“I’m not blessing you anymore, so stop asking. Tell your money to trust in someone else”), deceptively smart (Noah’s ark is casually referred to as “a phylogenetically complete nautical double bestiary”) and extremely funny. But the play is little more than a 90-minute stand-up comedy routine, with an impish, self-critical God delivering a steady stream of direct-address one-liners accented by percussive rims-shots, some sacrilege (less than Trey Parker’s “Book of Mormon” but more than Anat Gov’s “Oh, God”) and a whiff of sober intent. Good thing God is being played by local stand-up comedian Mike Polk Jr.’s, whose affable personality and well-honed comic timing allow him and director William Rodebush to find an up-tempo rhythm and much needed fluidity in a script without a dramatic arc. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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AUDITION /MONOLOGUE COACHING - MARC MORITZ - AEA / MFA / BROADWAY
by Marc Moritz 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

*THIS IS AUDITION SEASON!* * ARE YOU PREPARED?* *Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues under their belt. * *I am a WORKING Professional Actor/Director with over 50 years of Experience!* **So I am in the "TRENCHES" myself.* *WORKED*: *Broadway *(Original Cast, *Merrily We Roll Along*) *Off-Broadway*, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, The Cleveland Playhouse , Idaho Shakespeare, Goodman, Human Race, Dobama, None Too Fragile, and many others. *I will find you the perfect Contemporary & Classical Monologues* *We will address these and other Audition Techniques including :* * Finding The Perfect Pieces* *Clarity* *Owning Your Space* *Beats* *Relationships* * --------* * Reasonable Rates!* *EAST/WEST Locations* *CONTACT: * *Marc Moritz* *marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *----------* **CURRENTLY APPEARING AS Reuven Katz in the World-Premiere play, BANNED FROM BASEBALL @The Human Race Theatre / Dayton Ohio* *http://www.humanracetheatre.org/shows/active-shows/banned <http://www.humanracetheatre.org/shows/active-shows/banned>*

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

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Performance Arts Training with Tyler Hanes, Christopher J. Hanke and others, Oct 13-14
by Drew Padrutt 14 Sep '18

14 Sep '18

Dance, Sing and Act with Broadway Dreams from October 13-14 at Cleveland State University Arts Campus The experience will leave you inspired and empowered with tools for success, and with a powerful network of new friends in the entertainment industry. Learn alongside stars including *Matthew Scott* (*An American in Paris*), *Tyler Hanes *(*CATS*), *Christopher J. Hanke* (*How to Succeed…*), and Broadway Dreams President *Annette Tanner* to create and perform in a showcase presentation attended by industry insiders! Register today or find out more at broadwaydreams.org or by calling *917.301.6451.*

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Asst. Stage Manager and Crew needed for TREASURE ISLAND at Ohio Shakespeare--stipend paid
by tess＠ohioshakespeare.com 14 Sep '18

14 Sep '18

Ohio Shakespeare Festival in Akron is looking to hire an assistant stage manager, backstage crew member, and wardrobe crew member for our upcoming production of TREASURE ISLAND: AN ADVENTURE, WITH MUSIC. Backstage crew will be costumed and will at times need to appear on stage. Note: this is a somewhat physically demanding backstage show. Stipends offered for all positions. Email interest to [ tess(a)ohioshakespeare.com ]( mailto:tess@ohioshakespeare.com ) Dates: Crew members would need to join us starting September 22 for tech week. Sep 22--1-5pm Sep 23--double dress tech, 12-midnight (with 2 hour dinner break) Sep 24 OFF Sep 25--7-finish Sep 26--7-finish Sep 27--PREVIEW PERFORMANCE Sep 28--OPENING Performances Thursdays-Saturdays (evening) and Sundays (matinees) Sep 27-October 14 No conflicts can be accepted.

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Stagecrafters Auditions: THE CABARET TROUPE
by DiFrangia, Jacqueline 14 Sep '18

14 Sep '18

*STAGECRAFTERS AUDITIONS* *THE CABARET TROUPE* Director/Choreographer: Tali Friedman Music Director: Malik Khalfani The Cabaret Troupe is a Musical Theater Master Class for the most disciplined and talented teens in Cleveland. This elite ensemble is designed to teach and inspire students to further reach their potential and career goals while showcasing their talent in a Musical Theater Revue. The Cabaret Troupe is planning a trip to New York City to take master classes with Broadway performers over Spring Break this year. In order to be eligible for the trip, you must be cast in the troupe during either the fall or spring of the 2018/2019 school year. Mandatory fees apply for the trip. Auditions open to students in 8th grade through 12th grade. Audition Date: Sunday, September 16 Audition Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm. Please plan on staying the entire time Audition Location: Pepper Pike Learning Center (32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124). Rehearsal dates: Sundays from 5:30pm-8:30pm Tech week: Sunday, December 9-Thursday, December 14. Show dates: Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th @ 7pm Come prepared with 32 bars of a musical theatre song. Please bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided as well as a CD player and aux cable for those wishing to use instrumental accompaniment trax (CD or mp3). No a capella auditions. Also please bring clothing/shoes you can dance in. Please bring a headshot and resume, or be prepared to list your previous experience on your audition form. Please also be aware of any potential conflicts. Once rehearsals have begun, it will be very difficult to work around conflicts that are not listed on your original audition form. If you accept a role in the show, each cast member is required to pay a registration fee of $198 to help subsidize the cost of mounting this production. Included in the registration is one quarter page AD in the playbill. If you are unable to make it to auditions, please email Tali at tfriedman(a)orangecsd.org for further assistance. Location: Pepper Pike Learning Center (32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124) -- *Jackie DiFrangia* *Stagecrafters Associate* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103 <216-831-8601%20ext.%20510>* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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Strings and guitar instructor needed ASAP- Northwest Local Schools, Canal Fulton
by Thomas Sigel 14 Sep '18

14 Sep '18

Northwest Local Schools in Canal Fulton (Stark County) require a part-time strings instructor as soon as possible. Please send CV with teaching and performing experience to Dr. Mike Shreffler at shreffler.m(a)northwest.sparcc.org and/or call 330-353-0855.

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Wanted: Directors (Orrville Community Theater)
by Shannah Kurjian 14 Sep '18

14 Sep '18

Directors needed for both adult and children’s shows! If you are interested in directing with Orrville Community Theater, please send an email to OrrvillePlayers(a)gmail.com Please put “director” in subject line and include your experience with directing and/or acting, stage manager, or other theater experience and other relevant experience (especially if interested in working with children). Resumes may be sent but not required. Background checks and references may be required if working with children. *Orrville Community Theater is a small, non-profit Community Theater. All directors, actors, stage crew, hair/make-up, etc are strictly volunteer. No compensation available.

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DAREN STAHL HEADSHOTS AND PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY
by beezersh＠aol.com 14 Sep '18

14 Sep '18

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