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CenterStage Production of "A Christmas Carol" Opening Thursday!
by dave banks 15 Nov '17

15 Nov '17

The CenterStage Theater Department at Walsh Jesuit High School presents its Fall dramatic production of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol,” November 16th at 7:00PM, November 17th and 18th at 7:30PM, and matinee performances November 18th and 19th at 2:00PM in the school’s theatre, located at 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, in Cuyahoga Falls. There will be a preview performance on November 15th at 7PM. This version of “A Christmas Carol” was adapted for the stage by former Clevelander and now Los Angeles, California resident, Tony Palermo. David Banks, in his eighteenth year as the Director of the CenterStage Theatre, wanted to keep to the tradition of the story as well as incorporate some special effects to add some spice to the show. “This rendition lends itself perfectly to the vision I had for the play.” It was also made into a film starring George C Scott as Scrooge. The Disney Corporation has gotten into the act as well, with an animated version coming out this November, starring Jim Carrey, Michael J. Fox, and Gary Oldman. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for students and Senior Citizens groups. Senior group discounts are also available as well as for school groups. For more information on the upcoming production, you may email Mr. Banks at banksd(a)walshjesuit.org <mailto:banksd@walshjesuit.org> or to buy tickets, visit the Walsh Jesuit High School website, www.walshjesuit.org <http://www.walshjesuit.org/>. Cast as Ebenezer Scrooge is Sawyer Krause of Hinckley, while Bob Cratchit is portrayed by Connor Cline of Akron. Stephen Yakopovich of Macedonia plays Dickens, the Narrator and Zachary Knopper of Macedonia plays Jacob Marley. The Ghost of Christmas Past will be performed by Margo Tipping of Fairlawn, and Dominic Mazullo of Richfield plays the Ghost of Christmas Present. Fred is portrayed by Alex Geldart of Solon, and Kate, his wife is played by Maddie Salata of Garfield Heights.. The fundraising team of Lamb and Poole are played by Tessa D’Errico of Medina, and Charles Kadair of Akron. Mrs. Cratchit is portrayed by Sophia Judge of Akron. Martha Cratchit is played by Kaitlyn Gabric from Parma, while Mia Novak plays Peter Cratchit. Tiny Tim Cratchit will be performed by Noah Wilson of Hudson. Rounding out the cast are Eva Janigian of Akron, JoJo Radecky from Bedford, Cassie Girardi of Independence, Kayla Emanuel-Ward of Cleveland, Sarah Eckman and Julia Rizzo of Cuyahoga Falls, Valerie Tipping and Vivian Tipping from Fairlawn, Alexis Strazzanti of Hinckley, AJ Dashner, Jaime Masetta-Carlton, and Grace Wilson of Hudson, Caroline Kuczek from Maple Heigthts, Ryan Ennis from Parma, Alexa Maragos of Richfield, Sidney Katona and Jack Szeremet from Sagamore Hills, of Solon, Jessica Siracusa of Twinsburg, and Kat Krainz from Walton Hills.

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Negative Campaigning.
by lhkraus＠roadrunner.com 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

I am looking for 2 actors who can imitate politicians running for office. I am the founder of Better Outcomes, www.getbetteroutcomes.org, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people learn to speak more civilly. My a unique approach to political debates can really change things. I need help producing a short video to demonstrate my model. If you are interested, please let me know. Lou Kraus lhkraus(a)roadrunner.com (C) 216-832-4358 May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, be acceptable.(Psalms 19:15)

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Canal Fulton Players- Legally Blonde, the Musical opens November 16, 2017
by dvangaasbe＠aol.com 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

Legally Blonde, the Musical has arrived in Canal Fulton, Ohio on November 16-19 Elle Woods had it made. She was graduating with a 4.0 grade point average in Fashion Merchandising, was the most popular girl in Delta Nu sorority, and had the most eligible bachelor as a boyfriend. Life could not be any better for Elle and all of her sorority sisters led by her good friends, Margot and Serena, just could not wait for the moment that everyone knew was coming. With graduation approaching, Elle was waiting for Warner, her boyfriend, to pop the question so she could advance in social standing and live the dream life in sunny Southern California. That was until Warner told her that he was going to Harvard Law School in far off Massachusetts and that she, meaning Elle, just was not part of his future plans. So he dumped her while dining at a fashionable restaurant. Devastated, Elle returned to her sorority house and went into hiding. So what does Elle do? As stated, she withdraws from life and holes up in her sorority room. Then, with a little prodding from her friends, Margot and Serena, she reluctantly comes out and starts to revive timidly. That is until she spots a magazine article which sparks her imagination and what an imagination it is. She decides that the only way to win Warner back is to apply, get accepted and attend Harvard Law School. Not to study the law but to win one for LOVE. The only problem is that Harvard Law School has never had a fashion merchandising major as an applicant much less as a student. That is until Elle Woods applies for admission with an unusual marketing campaign. And thus, Elle majestically gains admittance to Harvard Law School, for all of the wrong reasons, which is somehow drummed into her head during the first days at the school. It is with a great deal of pleasure and pride that the Canal Fulton Players present Elle Woods’ triumphs, tragedies, and travails as she progresses through law school. Played by Kristina Currans, Elle befriends a shy hair dresser (Audrey Lee), a third year law student, who is on the brink of entering the profession (Bryan Steffee), and a fellow law student who looks more at home in a battlefield foxhole than a classroom (Courtney Hardy). With her new friends and her new approach to law school, she battles the old boyfriend’s new girlfriend (Olivia Durell), an arrogant, mean and condescending law professor (Geri Marken-Rogler), and the entire snobby atmosphere of Harvard Law. To tell you more would spoil a fun filled evening at the Puff, which is the performing arts auditorium at Northwest High School, 8580 Erie Avenue North, Canal Fulton, Ohio. Other members of the cast are Olivia Petrey (Brooke Wyndham, Margot), Jamie Orlando (Serena), Daniel Schmidt (Warner), Cyle Carte (Nikos), Drew Glover (Kyle), Maya McCoy (Chutney), and Jake Sustersic (Carlos). The remainder of the cast makes up the Delta Nu sorority at UCLA, the first year law class at Harvard, and the Greek choir in Elle’s head. This is a Music Theatre International production. Written by Heather Hach, Laurence O’Keefe, and Nell Benjamin, it is produced by David Van Gaasbeek and directed by Joshua Rowe. Music direction is by Steven Miller. Choreography is by Olivia Petrey. Sean Wirfel is the stage manager. The Canal Fulton Players will perform Legally Blonde, the Musical, at Northwest High School on November 16-19, 2017. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances start at 7:30 pm. The Sunday matinee performance starts at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors and children under the age of 12. Ticket reservations can be done by calling David Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or 330-854-4387 or by leaving a message at the Canal Fulton Players Official Page on Facebook.

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Brunswick High School Theatre Department presents "Frankenstein 1930"
by Cassie Lucas 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

Frankenstein 1930 Thursday, November 16th Friday, November 17th Saturday, November 18th 7:00 pm Brunswick High School's James J. Hayas Performing Arts Center 3581 Center Road, Brunswick (The PAC is located behind the high school, next to the Brunswick Automart Stadium.) Mary Shelley's classic tale of horror comes to life in this stage adaptation by Fred Carmichael. Complete with nighttime graveyard meetings, angry mobs of townspeople, and of course the suspenseful laboratory scene, this version blends together the most exciting moments of both the classic novel and the 1931 movie starring the unforgettable Boris Karloff as the monster. Join us this weekend as we bring the creature to life on the PAC stage! Tickets are $6 for students & seniors and $8 for adults. Tickets can be purchased the night of the show (box office opens at 6:00 pm on show nights) or reserved and picked up at Will Call by emailing CLucas(a)bcsoh.org.

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Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater's production of "Quilters"
by RRCAA 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

FOR: Rabbit Run Community Arts Association P. O. Box 235, 49 Park St. Madison, OH 44057 CONTACT: Karen Ziegler, Director of Marketing, RRCAA 440-428-5913 DATE: November 14, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater's Production of "Quilters" Rabbit Run Theater operated by Rabbit Run Community Arts Association (RRCAA) announces auditions for the upcoming production of the musical "Quilters" by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek. Auditions are by appointment Dec. 5 and 6 at 7:00 pm at the C. K. Rickel Theatre in the Royce Hall for Fine and Performing Arts at Lake Erie College. Royce Hall is located on the east side of the LEC campus off of Gillett St. A mother and her six daughters tell this moving story of pioneer life, taken from the handwritten diaries of women who helped settle the west. Originally developed and produced by the Denver Center Theatre Company, this joyous and moving celebration of American womanhood became a record-setting regional theater success before its presentations on Broadway and at the Edinburgh Festival. Quilters blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. Illuminating stories contained in various patches or "blocks" with music, dance and drama, the action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But, with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. The musical has been called "a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the houselights have dimmed." There are seven roles available for women ages 15 through 65. The women in the show play multiple roles, ages, and genders. Actors must be able to sing in parts and be good with harmonies. Strong character actors desired. All ethnicities welcome. Actors auditioning should be prepared to sing 32 measures of a musical theatre ballad or folk song. Please bring sheet music for accompaniment; no pre-recorded accompaniment. Actors will also be asked to read a selection from the script. To make an audition appointment, call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. "Quilters" is directed by Brint Learned, with musical direction by Alex Ulle and choreography by Rachel Irwin. Production dates are Feb. 9 through Mar. 4, 2018, at the C. K. Rickel Theatre on the campus of Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville, OH. For more information visit <http://www.rabbitrunonline.org> www.rabbitrunonline.org. or call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. "Quilters" is made possible in part by funding through the Lake County Visitors Bureau Arts and Culture Fund and the Ohio Arts Council. # # # RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts as well as operating Rabbit Run Theater, one of the few barn theaters still in operation. For more information, call RRCAA at 440-428-5913 or visit rabbitrunonline.org.

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NEXT WEEKEND: The Loush Sisters get HARD for the Holidays @ CPT | Nov 24-Dec 17 | A bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holiday cabaret with the lovable Loush Sisters – “that’s loose and lush, but fancy!”
by Caitlin Lewins 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

Cleveland Public Theatre presents THE LOUSH SISTERS GET HARD FOR THE HOLIDAYS (YIPPIE-KAI-YAY MOTHER-LOUSHERS)<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/the-loush-sisters-g…> Created by Liz Conway, Michael Seevers, Jr. and Beth Wood. Directed by Beth Wood. A bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holiday cabaret with the lovable Loush Sisters – “that’s loose and lush, but fancy!” NOVEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 17 This holiday season, the infamous sisters are BACK! This time, taking matters into their own hands… wink wink. Join Holly and Jolly Loush (aka The Loush Sisters) for their deeply anticipated return to the stage in a bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holiday cabaret. Fueled by song, sidekicks and a hefty dose of “holiday cheer,” The Loush Sisters battle villains and attempt to avert disaster in this radical satirization of America’s favorite holiday classic… Die Hard. World Premiere. CAST Liz Conway, Beth Wood and Sheffia Randall Dooley* with Ryan Edlinger, Brian O. Jackson, Colleen McCaughey, Brian Pedaci, Hillary Wheelock and Jennifer Woda. CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Raymond Bobgan (Producer); Michael Seevers, Jr. (Associate Director, Music Director & Choreographer); Sarah Lynne Bailey (Stage Manager); Kasey Gilder (Sound Designer); Kerry McCarthy (Costume Designer); Buck McDaniel (Pianist); Ryan T. Patterson (Scenic Designer); David Vazquez (Lighting Designer). Tickets are $20 – 45. Students/Seniors receive $3 off on Friday and Saturday nights. 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. (Order early at CPT – no ticket fees, ever.)

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THIS WEEKEND Near West Theatre presents: Beauty and the Beast *Includes ASL Interpreted and Sensory Friendly Performances!
by Kelcie Dugger 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

Near West Theatre presents: Beauty and the Beast November 17-December 10, 2017 Book by Linda Woolverton Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice Talking candlesticks, an enchanted rose, and dancing tableware?! It's a race against the clock: the petals of the enchanted rose are falling, and an angry mob is storming the castle door... will the curse be broken before the last petal falls and the Beast and his household are doomed for all eternity? This classic tale of spiritual awakening and personal metamorphosis challenges Belle and the Beast - and all of us - to re-think our definitions of love, beauty and inclusion. Based on the French fairy tale "La Belle et le Bête" by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, this classic story has countless adaptations, including two incredible Disney films, featuring music and lyrics by the Tony Award-winning team of Alan Menken, Tim Rice, and the late Howard Ashman. This is our extravagant holiday show for the entire family's enjoyment! It runs for four whole weekends and is sure to sell out - get your tickets soon! Performances: November 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 30*, December 1, 2, 3, 7**, 8, 9 & 10, 2017 (Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3:00 p.m.) Tickets can be purchased at www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org>, or by calling our Box Office at 216-961-6391 from 11am-4pm M-F. Accessibility notes: Near West Theatre's new home is fully accessible! Dedicated spaces will be available to view the performance from a wheelchair. At Near West Theatre we strive to make the arts available to all. For our production of Beauty and the Beast we have two Thursday performances dedicated to people with disabilities. *We will hold an ASL Interpreted Performance by The HeArd on Thursday Nov. 30. "The HeArd, a program of Theatrical Interpreting Services of Cleveland, Incorporated, (TISC, Inc.) is a body of professional sign language interpreters who serve the TISC, Inc mission by providing high-quality creative sign language interpretation to the public performing arts of Northeast Ohio." Specialty seating in front of The HeArd performers for those in the deaf community will be provided. To purchase specialty seating for The HeArd performance please email info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> with your ticket request. **We will hold a Sensory Friendly Production on Thursday Dec. 7. This sensory production will be performed in a friendly, supportive environment for an audience of families and friends of people who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues. There will be slight adjustments to the production including reduction of any jarring sounds or strobe lights focused into the audience. Also, there will be quite spaces and activity areas set up in the theatre lobby for those who need to leave their seats during the performance. For questions on our Sensory Production and to purchase tickets, please email info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> or call (216) 961-6391.

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FINAL WEEKEND: The Art of Longing by Lisa Langford @ CPT: Themes of race, gender and the nature of art interlace in this theatrical experiment.
by Caitlin Lewins 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

Cleveland Public Theatre presents THE ART OF LONGING<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2017-2018/the-art-of-longing/> by Lisa Langford Themes of race, gender and the nature of art interlace in this theatrical experiment OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 18 Set in Cleveland, The Art of Longing follows the lives of three "third-shift" people-those who guard and take care while the rest of us sleep. The characters' secrets mask deeply held yearnings that manifest in fantastical abilities and anatomical switch-ups. Race, gender and the nature of art are at the focal point of this theatrical experiment. The Art of Longing fashions a world where dreams and reality interpenetrate each other. World Premiere. CAST India Nicole Burton, Kevin Marr, Nailah Mathews, Greg White CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM Raymond Bobgan (Producer); Jimmie Woody (Director); Jesse Reagan Hernon (Stage Manager); Inda Blatch-Geib (Costume & SFX Designer); Wes Calkin (Lighting Designer); Douglas Puskas (Scenic Designer); Quinton "Q" J (Sound Designer). Tickets are $12 - $30. Students/Seniors receive $3 off on Friday and Saturday nights. All Thursdays and Mondays are $12. Friday/Saturday previews are $20. 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 ext. 501. (Order early at CPT - no ticket fees, ever.) Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Dance your turkey off with us at the post Thanksgiving swing dance Saturday, November 25th.
by Valerie Salstrom 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

Has your interest in swing dancing been piqued recently? We can teach you the basics and then some the Saturday after Thanksgiving! Learn how to jitterbug from 8-9 with Valerie Salstrom of Get Hep Swing. No need to have previous dance experience or bring a partner. This lesson is perfect for beginner through advanced dancers. Come to dance, to learn, to listen, to socialize! This event is a party with fun music and dancing! The cost is $12 per person. No need to bring a dance partner as we rotate partners during the lesson. If you would prefer not to rotate, that is fine too. 9-12 The Moonshine Rhythm Club from Nashville hits the stage. Moonshine Rhythm Club brings old-school swing and jazz to life with joyful arrangements and energetic playing that makes this vintage music sound like it was written this morning. The boys seek out deep cuts from the 30s and 40s, take their favorite parts from classic big band recordings, and distill them into their signature sound. That sound draws on the guitar-driven, acoustic fire of gypsy jazz, as well as the slow burn and laid-back groove of later artists like Count Basie and Nat “King” Cole. On top of this lays classy and hip vocals with a lighthearted humor. Most of the band members grew up in the modern jazz scene. They loved the playful energy and improvisation of the music but eventually found it lacking in audience accessibility. They discovered a broad appeal in the trad jazz revival of New York, New Orleans and elsewhere, music filled with catchy melodies and a danceable, swinging groove. Rhythm guitarist Eddie Rutland, in the meantime, was immersed in the Lindy Hop dance scene, honing his rhythmic skills as an award-winning swing dancer and instructor. When he and lead vocalist/guitarist Ryan Leet decided to start a gypsy jazz band, they pulled in veteran bass and tuba player Eric Heveron-Smith, who has appeared with many of the notable bandleaders of the vintage swing renaissance, including Bria Skonberg, Michael Gamble, Jonathan Stout and Solomon Douglas. Heveron-Smith’s mellow vocals provide a perfect complement to the effortless cool of Leet’s voice. The addition of Charles Kay on sax and clarinet and Josh Irwin on electric archtop guitar solidified their American swing roots. Moonshine Rhythm Club has brought its energetic acoustic presence from its hometown scene of Nashville to festivals and dances around the country. They tour heavily, trying to bring vintage music to audiences both initiated and unfamiliar with jazz. Their regular street performances turn the heads and grab the hearts of passers-by. They have also done performances and educational workshops for kids, including a Christmas collaboration with the world-renowned puppeteers at the Nashville Library. Currently, the band is working on a series of EPs paying homage to bandleaders that have inspired them, beginning with Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt and Count Basie. http://moonshinerhythmclub.com/ No need to make reservations or buy tickets in advance. We have some of the biggest swing dances in the area with over 150 people attending each month. Attendees have a variety of dance experience (including none) and come from all walks of life and ages. You will not need to bring a dance partner. We rotate partners during the dance lesson. How often do you get to meet 50-100 new people in under an hour? We provide the highest quality swing dance instruction from some of the nicest, most patient people you will ever meet. Our staff includes regional, national and international swing dance competitors (and winners) in multiple swing dance forms. We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are. Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join. If you have an interest, you are in. :) We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this truly American, urban folk dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This dance has a gritty earthiness that is incredibly empowering and joyful. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us. Attire is anything from casual to dressy. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and will allow you to pivot and turn easily. The Waterloo Ballroom at the Slovenian Workmen's Home is located in the very artsy and lively Collinwood neighborhood. The address is 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. The Slovenian not only has a beautiful ballroom; they also have a well-stocked bar. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of all kinds for sale--including a very special Slovenian beer- Lasko! There will also be some sweet and savory snacks for sale as well. The sign for the Slovenian has been taken down so please look for the sign for Packy Malleys. Our entrance is just to the left of them. There are TWO parking lots to the right of the ballroom and there is also some street parking as well. We also have a security guard who keeps an eye on the hall and both parking lots. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, and special topic workshops. For more info email Valerie at info @ gethepswing.com. We make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable.

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THE DISASTER ARTIST Free Advance Screening Passes
by Andi Barnett 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

Oh hai, THE ROOM fans, we have advance screening passes for THE DISASTER ARTIST! This screening takes place on Monday, 11/20 at Cedar Lee at 7:30pm. For your chance to download passes, please visit http://www.gofobo.com/TDANEohioPAL *Please note seating is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed so arrive early to increase chances of entry. With The Disaster Artist, James Franco transforms the tragicomic true-story of aspiring filmmaker and infamous Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseau - an artist whose passion was as sincere as his methods were questionable - into a celebration of friendship, artistic expression, and dreams pursued against insurmountable odds. Based on Greg Sestero's best-selling tell-all about the making of Tommy's cult-classic disasterpiece The Room ("The Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made"), The Disaster Artist is a hilarious and welcome reminder that there is more than one way to become a legend - and no limit to what you can achieve when you have absolutely no idea what you're doing. [Allied Integrated Marketing]<http://www.alliedim.com> Andi Barnett Allied Integrated Marketing 3601 Green Road, Suite 316 Cleveland, OH 44122 D: 216-325-6525<tel:+1-216-325-6525> Email<mailto:ABarnett@alliedim.com> | Website<http://www.alliedim.com> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/alliedim?_rdr=p> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-integrated-marketing>

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