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A Holiday Double Feature Opening in (1) Week
by Laura Golden 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Avon Lake High School Drama Club presents not one, but two outstanding shows. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and a heartfelt adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Come watch both of these fantastic tales play out live on stage, in the Dr. Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center located at Avon Lake High School (175 Avon Belden Rd. Avon Lake, OH 44012) Performance Dates: November 29th - December 2nd @7:00pm and December 3rd at 2:00pm. Tickets available online: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/avon-lake-high-school-11089550241

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A few cast members needed for Pilot episode Below Average Joe
by patricia napoli 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

We are in need of a few cast members to move forward with our Pilot episode of Below Average Joe. Read all about it at www.belowaveragejoe.com Male cast member "Cripple" late 30's, homeless looking and a bit of a savant. Rides a bicycle everywhere. Male cast member "Vladimir" older landlord. African American Male Female Hostess Waiter, male Manager of restaurant, male or female Bathroom Attendant, male Send headshot and resume to patricianapoli(a)belowaveragejoe.com Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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Rhythm Nation: Nontraditional Partnering!
by Andrea Belser 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Rhythm Nation: Nontraditional Partnering Saturdays December 2, 9, and 16 at 11am at the Olmsted Community Center "Rhythm Nation" is a dance class series for people with NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY who would like to explore the many genres that dance has to offer. We have moved through so many dance styles so far; now we move into a different direction of with the fun and improvisational based movement of Nontraditional Partnering! Led by Guest Teaching Artist Erin Pennebaker. RSVP today at AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or click the Facebook link below. Olmsted Community Center 8170 Mapleway Drive https://www.facebook.com/events/2033571933541524/?ti=icl Sponsored by Amalgam Arts & Wellness RSVP by emailing us at AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or click the Facebook link above. PS: Missed a session you wanted to try? No worries! We offer private and semiprivate sessions. Also check out Rhythm Nation: Nontraditional Partnering on Saturdays in December with Guest Teaching Artist Erin Pennebaker! Visit our website at www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com for more information. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @AmalgamArtsWell and Instagram @AmalgamArtsWellness! And ask about joining our email list! Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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Last Chance for Bollywood!
by Andrea Belser 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Rhythm Nation: Bollywood Mondays November 27 at 8pm at the Olmsted Community Center "Rhythm Nation" is a dance class series for people with NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY who would like to explore the many genres that dance has to offer. We explored a vast variety of dance styles so far; now we groove into the high energy fusion of Indian dance and hip hop with Bollywood! Led by Guest Teaching Artist Chitra Subramanian. RSVP today at AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or click the Facebook link below. Olmsted Community Center 8170 Mapleway Drive https://www.facebook.com/events/2062882010599985/?ti=icl Sponsored by Amalgam Arts & Wellness RSVP by emailing us at AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com or click the Facebook link above. PS: Missed a session you wanted to try? No worries! We offer private and semiprivate sessions. Also check out Rhythm Nation: Nontraditional Partnering on Saturdays in December with Guest Teaching Artist Erin Pennebaker! Visit our website at www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com for more information. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @AmalgamArtsWell and Instagram @AmalgamArtsWellness! And ask about joining our email list! Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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"Little Mermaid" Opens THIS weekend!
by Wanda Wareham 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

The Fine Arts Association's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" Opens THIS weekend! Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Directed by Sandy Kosovich Peck Music Direction by Dave Thomas Performance Dates: November 24-December 17, 2017 Fridays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm in the Corning Auditorium. Tickets: Online at https://www.fineartsassociation.org/performance/ or by phone at (440) 951-7500 Cast: Haley Gagnon, JJ Luster, Emily Stack, Jason Ferratus, Kevin Terry, Michael Richmond, Cameron Zona, Brian Bowers, Brandon Ferris, Stephen Sandham, Grace Perry, Gabrielle Perusek, Alice Nelson, Colette Siddle, Michelle Sohm, Janice Troha, Marissa Webb, James Berner, Elizabeth Brey, Casey Cornacchione, Juliea Dworning, Sam Dworning, Claire English, Gabe Gainar, Matthew Garcia, Ella Gifford, Paige Johnson, Emma Kovach-Uzl, Luke Lanning, Rakshan Malik, Tia Mauldin, Abbie Menough, Noelle Molnar, Emilio Ruiz, Emily Rupert, Emma Smallwood, Austin Stois, Kylie Sykes, Vincent Vitale, Kayla Vrabec Production Team: Jill Tschetter (Choreographer), Evie Koh (Stage Manager), Michael Roesch (Technical Director) The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Like Us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/TheFineArtsAssociation> Follow Us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/TheFineArtsAssn> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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BIG STORIES little actors @ FRENCH CREEK
by fctheatre 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

BIG STORIES little actors November 28th, 3:15pm-4pm Sign your mini-actor up for a free, performance-based, interactive program for children Preschool through 1st Grade. Activities and games will focus on introducing attendees to movement, rhythm, drama and character. Pre-register here<https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/48178/> by 11/26. For more information call (440) 949-5200 Ext. 226. French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, 44054

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ELEMENTARY ACTING at FRENCH CREEK
by fctheatre 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

ELEMENTARY ACTING This three-week class will introduce students to the fundamentals and skills of acting onstage. Grades 2-5 Wednesdays, 5pm-6pm 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 $15 Pre-register by 11/27. For more information or to register visit here<https://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/48179/> or call (440) 949-5200 Ext. 226 French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, 44054

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CHILDREN OF EDEN AUDITIONS IN 2 WEEKS!
by fctheatre 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for... CHILDREN OF EDEN Book by John Caird Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine Directed by Nate Sayatovich Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti In the beginning, Adam and Eve live in a state of perfection with their Father. But when they eat from the Tree of Knowledge, their disobedience sets off a powerful chain of events spanning generations, and leaves the far reaches of their bloodline searching for the way back to Eden. Forbidden fruit, floods, and forgiveness come together for this sweeping musical saga based on the book of Genesis. PERFORMANCES March 9-25, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM AUDITIONS Saturday, December 2, 11:00AM-3:00PM Sunday, December 3, 6:30PM-8:30PM BY APPOINTMENT. Call (440) 949-5200 to schedule a 5-minute slot. Actors should prepare one 32 bar selection in the style of the show. Accompanist provided. This production is committed to a multigenerational and multicultural cast. Children and persons of color are encouraged to audition. All actors cast receive a stipend. Questions, for more info or to schedule an audition call (440) 949-5200. Children of Eden Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com> CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Father Protective, loving, and reminiscent of God. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Adam / Noah Adam: Eve's bright and childlike partner. He is initially devout to Father and loving to his wife & children. Later plagued by guilt. Hard-working and reserved. Noah: rough but simple. He is unsophisticated and shrewd, but also warm and loyal. He builds the ark to save his family and honor Father. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Eve / Mama Eve: curious and questioning, smart and excited. Chose an imperfect life of knowledge over a perfect life of innocence. Mama: Noah's wife and inherently motherly. She possesses a gentle strength, is reassuring, and serves as the mediator of the family. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Cain / Japheth Cain: Abel's older, adventurous brother. Follows in his mother's footsteps and longs for the companionship of other humans. He is strong, stubborn, and independent. Japeth: in love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. He is Noah's youngest son. Clever, rebellious, stubborn. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Abel / Ham Abel: Cain's younger and more conservative brother who follows the "rules". He chooses his parents over Cain. Ham: Japeth's middle brother and Aphra's husband. He is not as docile as Japheth, nor as hot headed as Shem. Looks up to and follows Shem's lead. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Seth / Shem Seth: Adam and Eve's third son and their family's second chance at life. He is innocently adventurous. Shem: the oldest of Noah's three sons. Married to Aysha, he is impulsive, strong, and hot-tempered. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Aphra Ham's pregnant wife. Longs for the flood to be over and is constantly worrying. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Aysha Shem's wife. Cynically bitter and constantly accusing those aboard the ark. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Yonah Noah's servant who falls in love with Japheth and becomes his wife. A descendent of Cain. She is strong, yet humble, kind, and smart. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Young Cain The older of the two brothers. Is curious and questioning like his mother. Intense. Age: 10 to 13 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Young Abel The younger of the two brothers. Favors his father in personality. Obedient and devout. Age: 8 to 11 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Ensemble Family members, children, storytellers

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Winnie-the-Pooh Auditions Dec. 4 & 5
by Wanda Wareham 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

The Fine Arts Association announces auditions for Winnie-the-Pooh Lyrics by A. A. Milne & Kristin Sergel Music by Alan Jay Friedman Adapted by Kristin Sergel Presented by The Yarnell Youth Theatre Company Directed by Justin Steck Music Direction by John Krol Choreography by Jennifer Justice Casting Information: Cast of approximately 13-20 Open to ages 8-18 (must be 8 years old by the first rehearsal) All roles available. No AEA contracts available. Audition Dates: Monday, December 4, 2017 beginning at 6:30 pm in the Corning Auditorium Tuesday, December 5, 2017 beginning at 6:30 pm in the Corning Auditorium Callbacks, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - by invitation only Rehearsals begin - Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 6:30 pm (no rehearsals December 19-January 1) Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Sundays 1:00-3:30 pm, Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-9:00 pm. Performance Dates: February 16 - March 4, 2018 Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturday and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Two daytime performances on Thursdays, February 22 & March 1, 2018, at 11:00 am. Attendance required. Auditions by Appointment Only - Call Ann Hedger at 440-951-7500 x103 to schedule What to prepare: - Reading from script sides - Come prepared with a 16-32 bars of a standard Music Theatre song. - Bring sheet music in the proper key. - An accompanist will be provided. Singing acapella is discouraged. - Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning December 12, 2017. This includes any school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (February 11-15) and for all performances, including the two daytime performances. - Please bring a headshot (school picture or snap shot will do). - Resumes will be accepted (not required) Roles available: Christopher Robin - a small boy Winnie-the-Pooh - a teddy bear Piglet - a small pig Owl - an owl Eeyore - a donkey Kanga - a mother kangaroo Roo - her child Rabbit - a rabbit Animal 1 (small rabbit) Animal 2 (small skunk) Animal 3 (small rabbit) Animal 4 (small rabbit) Voice - the Narrator Extras (residents of the forest) Large singing and dancing ensemble including several small speaking roles. The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Like Us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/TheFineArtsAssociation> | Follow Us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/TheFineArtsAssn> | Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/fineartsassoc/> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Spend Black Friday with CATS at Magnificat High School
by Dale Van Niel 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

*Magnificat High School * *presents* *CATS!* *Music by Andrew Lloyd WebberBased on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. EliotDirected by Maryann Nagel and Choreographed by Jill Haller* *November 24 & 25 at 7:00pm and November 26 at 2:00pm* *Purchase tickets online at www.magnificat.tix.com <http://www.magnificat.tix.com/>* *Magnificat Center for the Performing Arts, 20770 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, OH* Based on T.S. Eliot's “Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *CATS* is the winner of numerous awards including two Oliviers, a Grammy, and seven Tony awards including Best Musical. *CATS* tells the imaginative story of the annual gathering of the Jellicle cats, where one of them will be chosen to ascend to the Heaviside Layer to be reborn. Through song and dance, each cat tries to show the wise elder, Old Deuteronomy, that they are the most worthy of a new life. With its dazzling choreography, whimsical costumes and magnificent score, the show has endured for more than 30 years as one of the most breathtaking theatrical experiences of all time, becoming the second-longest running show in Broadway history, as well as a world-wide sensation. Purchase tickets online at www.magnificat.tix.com. For more information please contact Dale Van Niel at dvanniel(a)maghs.org. *Magnificat **High School, **a girls’ Catholic college-preparatory high school, **founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, **calls young women to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.* *Women of Faith Who Learn, Lead, and Serve* *Dale Van Niel | Performing Arts Center Manager* 20770 Hilliard Blvd. | Rocky River, OH 44116 School: 440.331.1572 x284 | Fax: 440.331.7257 | Cell: 440.476.1198

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