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Berko review: MARIE AND ROSETTA @ Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *CAPSULE JUDGMENT: George Brant’s “Marie and Rosetta” exposes the personality and vast talent of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, which is a service to the woman and a public which may have been unaware of her effect on the music industry. Though the play is interesting, and the music is dynamic, it is also a little static in language and staging. * *To read the entire review go to: **www.royberko.info* <http://www.royberko.info>* to read the capsule judgments of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: **www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com* <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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Headshots Special
by Gregory Pendolino 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

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THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR "26 Pebbles" Jan. 30 & 31 AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK
by Newberg, Brian 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR 26 PEBBLES TAKE PLACE JAN. 30 & 31 AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for its third theatrical production of the season, 26 Pebbles, a docudrama that incorporates verbatim interview excerpts from Newtown, Conn., residents recounting the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Directed by Kent State Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg, 26 Pebbles transports audiences to Newtown months after the massacre. Playwright Eric Ulloa’s work delves into the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy and the resulting push forward toward healing. Auditions for 26 Pebbles are open to everyone, including students and members of the community. Kent State Stark encourages diversity in casting. Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 in the Fine Arts Theatre, 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township. Roles are available for four women and two men; each actor will play multiple roles. Age range is flexible. For detailed role descriptions, visit www.samuelfrench.com/p/62654/26-pebbles. Those auditioning may perform a prepared monologue, if they wish, and the director may also choose sides (selected scene excerpts). The production will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14 and April 20-21 and at 2 p.m. April 15 and April 22. During the April 22nd performance, ASL interpretation will be provided. Rehearsals begin Feb. 26, and will occur five evenings a week until opening night. Visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre-auditions for more information about auditions for this production. Scripts (and sides used for the auditions) are available for periods up to 24 hours in advance from the Fine Arts secretary by stopping by the Fine Arts Office, or calling 330-244-5151, during business hours Monday through Friday. Audition appointments are recommended, but not required. Scripts also will be available in the reserve area of the Learning Resource Center. To learn more about Kent State Stark’s Theatre Department, visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre.

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Production Manager/House Manager for May 2018 Production
by Playwrights Local 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

*PLAYWRIGHTS LOCALSEEKS A PRODUCTION MANAGER / HOUSE MANAGERFOR A MAY 2018 WORLD PREMIEREPlaywrights Local (http://playwrightslocal.org/ <http://playwrightslocal.org/>) seeks a Production Manager / House Manager for a new play opening in May 2018. During the rehearsal period, Production Manager duties include coordinating personnel, scheduling rehearsals and meetings, accounting for expenses, and transporting materials.During the three-week run, House Manager duties include coordinating front-of-house and backstage operations for a small black-box venue. This is a paid position (non-Equity scale) with work beginning in early April and running through the end of May.Reply with a cover email and resume to playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com <playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com>. ABOUT THE PRODUCTIONThe Panther DancerWritten by Logan Cutler SmithDirected by Jimmie WoodyMay 11 – 26, 2018Creative Space at Waterloo Arts397 E. 156th StreetCleveland, OH 44110SYNOPSISThe Panther Dancer is an innovative new play that digs deep beneath the iconicity of a childlike American star. A series of inventive, offbeat-but-affecting vignettes, this knowing satire explores how a monolithic entertainer was created by our culture and, in turn, how he redirected that culture towards his own conflicting ends. The Panther Dancer follows a young wonder as he strives to become, in his own person, the very greatest show on earth. Tracing the arc of his campaign, the play becomes a playful synthesis of biography and tabloid journalism–a sidelong glance at a meteoric rise and a catastrophic fall. Come along for this portrait of a timeless pop archetype rendered flatly, mattely, and in fast-forward. ABOUT THE COMPANYPlaywrights Local is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. They offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/ <http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/>.*

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Film Series at LCCC: Next film
by Allison Jack 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Hi there, Just a reminder of the upcoming film in the Stocker Arts Center 2018 LCCC Spring Film Series. Stocker Arts Center presents the Spring Film Series on the Lorain County Community College campus. Films are shown on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the Hoke Theatre. "Nobody's Fool" Friday, February 9, 7:30 p.m. 1994 (R) 110 min. USA Director: Robert Benton Cast: Paul Newman, Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith Paul Newman earned an Oscar nomination (and won citations from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Berlin International Film Festival) for his performance in this well-drawn comedy-drama. Sully (Newman) is a 60-year-old man who emotionally seems to have never quite emerged from adolescence; scraping by on part-time work in construction, Sully has built a life around avoiding responsibility. He hasn't spoken with his ex-wife in years, he lives in a rooming house owned by his eighth-grade teacher Mrs. Beryl, his best friend is a mildly retarded handyman, and he has a crush on Toby, who is half his age and married to Carl, who sometimes gives him work. One day, Sully nearly runs over his son Peter and discovers that he has a grandson he never knew about; for the first time, Sully finds himself thinking that he ought to start behaving like a grown-up - or at least get to know his family before it's too late. Tickets for films are $7 each. The Stocker Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to ticketed events. Please call (440) 366-4040 for tickets or for a season calendar. Tickets are also available online at http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=STOCKER For more information about the Stocker Film Series, please visit https://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/event-categories/film-series/ or contact Robert Dudash at rdudash @lorainccc.edu or (440) 366-7420. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College 440.366.7082 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035

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LCCC Holds First Civic Orchestra Concert for Season
by Allison Jack 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

LCCC Holds First Civic Orchestra Concert for Season The Civic Orchestra will hold its first concert of the year at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 10 at the Hoke Theatre at the Stocker Arts Center. The concert will include Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's "Petit Suite de Concert" and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491" with John Phillips as a featured soloist. Aaron Copland's "Rodeo" and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Español, Op. 14" will also be included, under musical director Dr. Robert Beckstrom. Tickets are $9 for adults and $8 for LCCC students, staff and seniors 65 and up. Tickets are $7 for groups of 15 or more. Tickets can be purchased at stockerartscenter.com or by calling the Stocker Box Office at (440) 366-4040. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator Marketing & Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College 440.366.7082 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035

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Twinsburg presents Willy Wonka opening tomorrow on Friday!
by Shonna Nitzel 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

***Willy Wonka – January 19th-21st & 26th-28th*** A ‘scrumdiddlyumptious’ journey through the famous chocolate factory with Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, Willy Wonka, and the full cast of beloved characters! Experience Roald Dahl’s magical story presented by Twinsburg Community Theatre and Quest Financial & Insurance Services beginning Friday, January 19th. Performances will be held at the Twinsburg High School Auditorium, 10084 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg. There will be six public performances. Show times are as follows: Friday, January 19th at 7:00 pm Saturday, January 20th at 7:00 pm Sunday, January 21st at 2:00 pm Friday, January 26th at 7:00 pm Saturday, January 27th at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 pm Pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $8.00 per person at the Twinsburg Community Center, 10260 Ravenna Road or online at TwinsburgTheatre.com. Ages 2 and under are free. Online ticket sales close one hour prior to the show. All in person ticket sales at the Community Center Box Office will end on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $10 at the door. For more information, visit TwinsburgTheatre.com or like Twinsburg Community Theatre on Facebook. -- Shonna

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Beck Center GYPSY Auditions {Adults/Kids/Singers/Non-Singing Actors}
by Scott Spence 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Beck Center in Lakewood is thrilled to announce open call auditions for our Summer 2018 production of..... * GYPSY* * Book by Arthur Laurents* * Music by Jule Stein* * Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim* Considered by many to be THE gold standard of American Musical Theatre, *GYPSY* spins the tale of a time where the death of Vaudeville was imminent, and its much more lascivious cousin Burlesque was poised to take the reins. Mama Rose is determined to vicariously live the star-branded life she never had through daughters June and Louise as they go from town to town searching for their big breaks. Once it finally happens for Louise (having adopted the stripper persona of Gypsy Rose Lee) Rose's life begins to crumble as she comes to terms with the answer to 'Who was it all for?' Director Scott Spence, Musical Director Larry Goodpaster and Choreographer Martin Cespedes are seeking a diverse company of actors, singers and dancers to give light to this masterpiece of Musical Theatre. *Open Call Auditions will occur at the following times, and appointments can be made by calling the Beck Center Box Office at 216-521-2540 x10 <(216)%20521-2540> during normal business hours.* * Sunday February 18th {6PM to 9PM}* * AND* * Monday February 19th {6PM to 9PM}* *GYPSY* is one of those rare musicals that feature BOTH singing and non-singing roles. So--- if you are a character actor/non-singer who has been seeking opportunities in Musical Theatre, this could be your chance! It is also a show that caters to a wide age range {9 to 75}. All actors 18 and older receive a stipend for their participation. It is anticipated that Two AEA contracts will be offered {SPT---Small Professional Theatre Contract}.* EMC (Equity Members Candidacy) Points/Weeks ARE available for this production! (likely 11 or 12 total)* * Performances* *{July 6th through August 12th}* * Rehearsals Begin* * {Approximately May 26th}* *What To Prepare* If you are auditioning for a singing role, please prepare one brief song (60 to 90 seconds) ideally from the Musical Theatre canon. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided for you. If auditioning ONLY for non-singing tracks, please either prepare a brief (60 seconds is fine) monologue *OR* be prepared to sight read a provided piece at your audition. Any dance for the show will be done as part of the *callback process, which will be the weekend of Feb. 24/25, times TBD.* *Roles* {All roles for this production of *GYPSY* are open. No early casting has occurred} *{Adult Roles. Age indicates ideal character range}* **Mama Rose* (age 45 to 55) **Herbie *{Act Manager and Rose's love interest. 45 to 60} **Older June* (Rose's darling. 16 to 21. Must dance well, incl. splits and tap} **Older Louise* {Who will become Gypsy Rose Lee. 17 to 22} **Tulsa* {Part of the Vaudeville act. Elopes with June. Male. 17 to 22. Strong tap skills} *+L.A.* {Part of the vaudeville act. Male. 16 to 21. Solid dancer. Some tap} *+Yonkers* {Part of the Vaudeville act. Male. 16 to 21. Solid dancer. Some tap} *+Angie* {Part of the Vaudeville act. Male. 16 to 21. Solid dancer. Some tap} *+Agnes* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} *+Marjorie May* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} *+Dolores* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} *+Thelma* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} *+Gail* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} **Tessie Tura* {Burlesgue stripper w/ Ballet Gimmick. 30 to 45} **Mazeppa* {Burlesque stripper with Trumpet Gimmick. 30 to 45} **Electra* {Burlesque stripper with Electrics Gimmick. 30 to 45} **=Principal Singer +=Some vocals required* *{Adult Character roles. No singing required}* *Uncle Jocko *{Male. 40 to 60. Washed up Vaudeville Master of Ceremonies} *Georgie* (Male. 18 to 35. Jocko's Assistant} *Pop* (Male. 65 to 75. Rose's Father} *Rich Man* {Male. 35 to 50. Driver of touring car} *Weber* {Male. 40 to 65. Los Angeles Theatre Manager} *Kringelein* {Male. 45 to 65. Akron Hotel Manager} *Mr. Goldstone* {Male. 45 to 65. Representative of the Orpheum Circuit} *Miss Cratchit* {Female. 30 to 45. Secretary at Grantziger's Palace} *Cigar* {Male. 40 to 60. Theatre Manager in Wichita} *Pastey* {Male. 20 to 35. Stage Manager in Wichita} *Renee'* (Female. 20 to 35. Louise's Maid} *Phil* {Male. 30 to 45. Louise's Press Secretary} *Bourgeron-Cochon* {Male. 30 to 50. Photographer} *Various Other Ensemble as well *(Male and Female. 17 to 70} *NOTE: Most Adult roles (aside from Rose, Herbie, Adult June and Adult Louise) will be doubled.* *{Kid's Roles. Ages 9 through 12}* *Baby June* {Female. Must sing and dance, incl. splits and tap} *Baby Louise* {Female. Must sing and be a capable mover} *Balloon Girl* {Female} *Clarinet Boy/Boy Scout Vaudeville act* {Male. Must sing and move well. Clarinet a plus, but will teach} *Tap Dancing Urchin/Boy Scout Vaudeville act* {Male. Must sing and move well. Some tap} *Little Boy Scout/Boy Scout Vaudeville act* {Male. Must sing and move well} *Dutch Boy/Boy Scout Vaudeville act* {Male. Must sing and move well} *Dutch Girl* {Female} *Assorted Audition Kids* (Male and Female} *{Note: Kids may possibly only be in Act One. This is TBD}* *If you have any further questions, please direct them to Scott at scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com <scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com>. *

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STAGE COMBAT workshops at Ohio Shakespeare Festival
by Tess Burgler 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s Resident Fight Director Ryan Zarecki is offering many stage combat professional development opportunities this February and April. Blizzard Bash: Stage Combat Sundays (Unarmed, Rapier and Dagger, Sword Tricks) and an Actors’ Stage Combat Intensive (single sword, unarmed, and weapon-of-choice). Private lessons also offered-- http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/private-lessons/ Blizzard Bash: Stage Combat Sundays FEBRUaRY 4, 11, & 18 2:00-4:00 EACH DAY Ages 14+ The Ohio Shakes fight team recently attended the Winter Wonderland Workshop stage combat intensive in Chicago--and we want to show some of our new skills to you! Beginners and experienced combatants welcome--our small class environment allows us to cater to your skill level. (Please note: while this workshop will be an excellent professional development opportunity, it does not qualify toward SAFD sanctioned contact hours.) 3 Day Registration--$60 2 Day Pass--$45 1 Day Pass--$30 February 4--Unarmed Combat. Every actor needs to know safe practices for unarmed combat. Learn slaps, punches, kicks, falls, and more. February 11--Rapier and Dagger. This swashbuckling combo is important material for all Shakespeare actors. February 18--Stupid Sword Tricks. Exactly as it sounds, these tricks are great for actors, and are pretty ridiculous. Register now: https://www.showclix.com/event/blizzard-bash-stage-combat-sundays Actor Stage Combat Intensive APRIL 7, 14, & 21 12:00-2:00 EACH DAY Ages 16+ This extended stage combat workshop is geared toward actors with previous stage combat experience. It's spring in NE Ohio--prepare for audition season with all those local Shakespeare companies by sharpening your stage combat skills. Small class environment allows us to meet students at their own skill level. This workshop will be more fast-paced and challenging than our normal FIGHT NIGHTs. 3 Day Registration--$75 2 Day Pass--$55 1 Day Pass--$35 April 7--Single Sword. Great prep for any swashbuckling shows--Single sword is a much needed skill set for any actor looking to tackle the classics. April 14--Unarmed. Whether it's West Side Story or As You Like It or everything in between, every theatre has a moment of unarmed combat in their season. Brush up on slaps, punches, falls, kicks, and more. April 21--Class Choice. For the final day of this intensive, we will poll the class to see which weapon the majority prefers to work on. We will choose among: Quarterstaff, Knife, Broadsword, Sword & Shield, Smallsword, or Rapier & Dagger. (Please note: while this workshop will be an excellent professional development opportunity, it does not qualify toward SAFD sanctioned contact hours.) Register now: https://www.showclix.com/event/actor-stage-combat-intensive

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FINAL WEEKEND of All in the Timing at Show Biz!
by Christopher Bizub 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Medina County Showbiz Company is proud to present.. ALL IN THE TIMING: Six One-Act Comedies Written by David Ives Directed by Chris Bizub PERFORMING: January 19-28 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 2pm LOCATION: Haddad Theatre 144 N. Broadway St. Medina, OH (Located inside the Medina County Administration Building) TICKETS: $12 ADULTS $10 SENIORS and STUDENTS Tickets are available at Buehler's or online at www.medinacountyshowbiz.org <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medinacountyshowbiz.org%2F&…> Questions? Call 330-722-5776 CAST: "Sure Thing" Bill - B.J. Halsall Betty - Anna-Jeannine Herman "Words, Words, Words" Milton - Anna-Jeannine Herman Kafka - Emily Beck Swift - B.J. Halsall "The Universal Language" Don - Joe Pisido Dawn - Caralyn Doerge Man - Vincent DelCalzo "Phillip Glass Buy a Loaf of Bread" Phillip Glass - Joe Pisido Baker - B.J. Halsall Woman 1 - Elaine Sicking Gritti Woman 2 - Anna-Jeannine Herman "The Philadelphia" Al - Vincent DelCalzo Mark - B.J. Halsall Waitress - Anna-Jeannine Herman "Variations on the Death of Trotsky" Trotsky - Vincent DelCalzo Mrs. Trotsky - Elaine Sicking Gritti Ramon - Joe Pisido SYNOPSIS: SURE THING. Two people meet in a cafe and find their way through a conversational minefield as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes, and faux pas on the way to falling in love. WORDS, WORDS, WORDS recalls the philosophical adage that three monkeys typing into infinity will sooner or later produce Hamlet and asks: What would monkeys talk about at their typewriters? THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE brings together Dawn, a young woman with a stutter, and Don, the creator and teacher of Unamunda, a wild comic language. Their lesson sends them off into a dazzling display of hysterical verbal pyrotechnics—and, of course, true love. PHILIP GLASS BUYS A LOAF OF BREAD is a parodic musical vignette in trademark Glassian style, with the celebrated composer having a moment of existential crisis in a bakery. THE PHILADELPHIA presents a young man in a restaurant who has fallen into "a Philadelphia," a Twilight Zone-like state in which he cannot get anything he asks for. VARIATIONS ON THE DEATH OF TROTSKY shows us the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, desperately trying to cope with the mountain-climber's axe he's discovered in his head.

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