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Review of "Waiting for Godot" at the Beck Center for the Arts
by Bob Abelman 08 Oct '17

08 Oct '17

Waiting for Yan Gomes and other things existential at the Beck Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Unless you’re sitting in the audience for the musical “Damn Yankees” or the biographical drama “Lombardi,” sports fans and theatregoers aren’t usually the same people. All the world may be a stage to Shakespeare enthusiasts, but for those at the ballpark the world is an uneven playing field where winners never quit, quitters never win, and there’s always next year. There is no greater mixed metaphor than comparing a show to The Show, particularly when one is by Samuel Beckett and the other is baseball. But last Friday night, worlds apart but just 10 miles away, the Indians met the Yankees at Progressive Field for game 2 of the ALDS while Vladimir and Estragon were waiting for Godot at the Beck Center for the Arts. And there were lessons to be learned. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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The "Neohiopal Archives" have not updated since 9/28 - It will be fixed soon!
by Fred Sternfeld 08 Oct '17

08 Oct '17

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Casting Call
by Jonathan Chiarle 08 Oct '17

08 Oct '17

Casting Call. PAID. Seeking mature African American Woman age 60+ for short film shooting either Oct. 21st or 22nd. Looking for someone with natural color hair. Actor will also be required to dance. Shooting will take place in Akron Ohio at the historic Coach House Theater. Please send recent head-shot, demo reel and resume to jonathanchiarle(a)yahoo.com In lieu of demo reel we're asking for a recorded dramatic monologue or a poem reading (something meditative and thoughtful). We just need to hear and see you. Thank you.

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SEEKING ASIAN ACTOR
by Joseph Bauer 07 Oct '17

07 Oct '17

If you are an Asian guy, believable for age 17, and are interested in reading a part in my staged reading at Ensemble Theatre, please send me your head shot and resume: Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com.

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Gilda Shedstecker Presents! The Dry Season
by Doug Tennant 07 Oct '17

07 Oct '17

*Gilda Shedstecker Presents!* *The Dry Season* by George P. Radak This startlingly frank new docudramatic comedy by George P. Radak explores relationships, sex, and aging with honesty, humor, and a lens that will make the audience squirm as they relate in a number of ways to a universal condition that's never discussed. Atrophic vaginitis is no joke, but what happens to the swimmers when the river runs dry? Decades of history can't prepare two couples for this unfamiliar territory. Directed for *Gilda Shedstecker Presents!* by Linda Alexander-Radak, the cast includes Tawny Plumley Burkhardt, Bridget Bazzinotti, Chris Cipa, Manuel Halkias, and Patrice Rittenhouse. Stage manager is Kitty Deames Burgett. Four nights only at the Kathleen Howland Theatre in Canton, November 2017: 10, 11, 17, and 18. All shows are 8:00 pm, all seats are $10.00. Tickets are available online thru Avenue Arts Marketplace and Theater by scrolling down to "The Dry Season" at this link> https://squareup.com/store/avenue For more information, visit gildashedstecker.com Kathleen Howland Theatre 324 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44702

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Casting news from Theatre in the Circle: THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
by Bill & Mark Corcoran 07 Oct '17

07 Oct '17

The perfect couple for this timeless tale of completely unselfish love . . . Theater in the Circle is proud to announce our extraordinary cast for The Gift of the Magi, opening in Judson Manor Ballroom, Dec. 14, 2017. Meg Martinez and Robert Kowalewski have the beautiful voices and theatrical skills to bring this treasured holiday favorite to life for Theatre in the Circle. O. Henry wrote “The Gift of the Magi” for his New York World column in December of 1905. The legendary Magi of the title brought precious gifts to an unknown babe in a manger. O. Henry felt the Magi typified gift-giving at its finest and purest form. The story of the love and selflessness of Della and Jim has have endured for 112 years and was set to a beautiful musical score for piano, cello, harp and flute by Peter Ekstrom for Actors Theatre of Louisville in 1981. The story tells of a young, impoverished couple who can barely pay the rent, but love each other so much that they each sell they’re most cherished possession for the sake of their beloved. Ekstrom was born in Cleveland and grew up in nearby Painesville, Ohio. Mr. Ekstrom and Theatre in the Circle’s artistic director, Bill Corcoran, both have connections with the Actors Theatre of Lousville, still considered one of the finest regional theaters in the US. Mr. Corcoran periodically worked on Actors’ stages as pianist, arranger and musical director. The Gift of the Magi opens on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. with additional performances on Friday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2:00 p.m.and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2:00 p.m. The Gift of the Magi is suitable for children of all ages. For tickets, www.ticketpeak.com/res/theatreinthecircle <http://www.ticketpeak.com/res/theatreinthecircle> MEG MARTINEZ (Della) is thrilled to be making her Theater in the Circle debut in The Gift of the Magi. Favorite recent credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Janet), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, twice!), The Music Man (Marian Paroo), title of show (Susan), Doubt (Sister James), Cymbeline (Imogen), Princess Ida (Princess Ida), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Philia), Into the Woods (Rapunzel) and Company (Kathy). Meg holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Brown University and is an Actors Equity Membership Candidate. She’s been looking forward to working at Theatre in the Circle and was one of the first actors to audition for them in 2016. Bill and Mark have been waiting for the perfect role for Meg. They found it in The Git of the Magi. ROBERT KOWALEWSKI is back for more. He charmed and dazzled audiences in Theatre in the Circle’s The All Night Strut and returns to play Jim in The Gift of the Magi. He ditched Pittsburgh for the CLE for a more vibrant theatre scene. Regional credits: Amadeus (Salieri), bare: A Pop Opera (Peter), Little Women (Laurie), and the regional premiere of Love’s Labour’s Lost (Berowne). Cleveland credits: Next To Normal (Henry) and South Pacific (Lt. Cable) at True North; The Wedding Singer, Big (Josh Baskin), and Titanic (Bride/Hartley) at Cassidy; Weird Romance (Paul/Daniel) at Broadview Hts. Spotlights; Joseph..Dreamcoat (Joseph) at Near West and most recently, Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Einstein) at Blank Canvas. Many thanks to Bill and Mark for believing I could do things that were outside the comfort of my box. Who knew? Mark Corcoran, Managing Director markcorcoran(a)theatreinthecircle.com <mailto:markcorcoran@theatreinthecircle.com> (440) 376-9263 1890 E. 107th St, Apr. 520 Cleveland, OH 44106 Theatre in the Circle 1890 East 107th Street Cleveland, OH www.theatreinthecircle.com 216.282.9424

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Western Reserve Playhouse Casting "Lost in Yonkers"!
by B W 07 Oct '17

07 Oct '17

Western Reserve Playhouse announces auditions for our 2018 Opening Season Play “Lost in Yonkers” by Neil Simon Directed by Keith Stevens Auditions will be October 8 & 10, 2017 from 6:30-9:30P. Please sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080E49A9AD29A2FC1-lost<http://www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080E49A9AD29A2FC1-lost> Performances are Fridays & Saturdays, January 26-February 10, 2018 with one Sunday Matinee on February 4, 2018 @ 2PM REHEARSALS WILL START DECEMBER 18, 2017 By America's great comic playwright, Neil Simon, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is thirty-five years old, mentally challenged & living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped & taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, Bella & her secret romance & Louie, her brother & a small-time hoodlum, in a strange new world called Yonkers. Looking to Cast: JAY - 16 ARTY - 13 1/2 EDDIE - their father, 41 BELLA - mid-thirties, neat & sweet & pretty GRANDMA KURNITZ - Eddie & Bella's mother, a big woman, buxom, with a strong, erect body, 70 odd years of age LOUIE - her other son, 36, doesn't look like he'd be the hugging type AUNT GERT - mid-to-late thirties, another of Grandma Kurnitz's children Please bring a current headshot & resume. Auditioners will be asked to cold read from the script. There are no equity contracts available for this production. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the director, Keith Steven at keithstevens(a)aol.com<mailto:keithstevens@aol.com>

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Manga/Cartooning Instructor Needed (PT, PAID)
by Jessica Firing 07 Oct '17

07 Oct '17

Visual Arts Instructor –Manga/Cartooning (Part-Time, Paid) Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood, Ohio Beck Center’s Visual Arts Education program seeks a dynamic teaching artist to lead manga and cartooning classes during the fall semester with the possibility of extending the teaching opportunity into future semesters. Classes to be taught this fall are Manga-style Cartooning (Beginner and Advanced), and possibly Cartooning & Visual Storytelling. Through our cartooning classes, students hone their drawing skills, cultivate their own individual style, tell stories visually, and at the completion of the course bring home their own printed comics. The ideal candidate will be an experienced cartooning artist with a proven ability to work with children as well as adults. Candidates should possess a strong focus in drawing fundamentals and have familiarity with Japanese styles and manga. Qualifications: A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in the art form. BA or MA in visual arts education preferred. Experience as a teacher in a school classroom and/or a community based program preferred. An articulate customer service oriented individual who works well with students, families, and colleagues. Excellent organizational skills with ability to be prepared to lead weekly classes that are educational with developmentally and age appropriate content. Hiring contingent upon passing a background check. Hours: Begins November 6 and runs through January 20 with opportunity to continue through the school-year. Schedule negotiable: Thursdays 4:30-9:00 PM, Saturdays 1:00-4:30 PM Pay Rate: A competitive hourly rate will be discussed with each potential candidate To Apply: We offer a fun and flexible working environment with a unique arts and education mission. To apply in confidence, submit resume and work samples via e-mail to jfiring(a)beckcenter.org. No phone calls please. About Beck Center Learn more about us at www.beckcenter.org - Beck Center for the Arts is more than a non-profit organization that combines professional theater with arts education. We create art experiences. We are committed to creating an arts experience that is as individual as the people we serve with eclectic performances to suit many tastes, education opportunities for all ages and abilities, community outreach and free exhibitions. We are an equal opportunity employer. Jessica Firing Assistant Director of Education [1499373209208_image002.jpg] 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107 beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org><http://www.beckcenter.org/> | 216.521.2540 x37 | Fax 216.521.2110 jfiring(a)beckcenter.org<mailto:jfiring@beckcenter.org>

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino 07 Oct '17

07 Oct '17

Need Headshots? I have worked with so many talented screen and theater actors in the area. To see a collection of these headshots please use this link: https://www.pendolinophotography.com/portfolio/portraits/headshots/ My recent favorites are at the bottom of the page. Here are my rates: $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details please go here: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to like me on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography/ Instagram: #GregoryPendolino Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gregory.Pendolino Thanks!

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Review: "Blue Moon" A Musical Love Story
by reneede＠sbcglobal.net 07 Oct '17

07 Oct '17

I had the pleasure of attending the premier production of an original musical “Blue Moon” at Theatre 8:15 in Green. Theatre 8:15 is an historic building housing an intimate stage. “Blue Moon” is the proud creation of playwright, Richard Roman, who wrote the lyrics for the 14 musical numbers in the show to the music of composer, Denis Couture. The concept of the musical love story began with the creation of a touching song “As We Danced” and grew from there. The whole theme of the musical is one’s belief in fate or luck in changing the course of someone’s life. Fate is played by Carrie Miller who has a full and soulful voice and hauntingly carries the show from beginning to end. Anna and Alek, the young lovers are played by Reese Mangan and Cowen Swift. The two blend their voices in many duets throughout the show. Anna displays a beautiful innocence and Alex, an awkward shyness. Nicole Graham plays a doting matchmaking friend and lends a beautiful voice to the show. Rosa’s bright red wig, however, was slightly distracting. In fact, I question the use of wigs on Anna and Tameron. The use of wigs is something that should be used only to add to the depth of the show, and in this case, were merely distracting. Some comic relief was added by Adam Leventhal in the role of Troy, Alek’s advice-giving friend. Susan Rusinoff lovingly filled the role of Anna’s mother who only wanted her daughter to find the love and happiness that she once had. The ensemble was filled with the voices of Caitlin Allshouse, Jordan Meeker, Carson Coombs and Jaden Haller who were in various scenes and musical numbers throughout the show. The show got bogged down by somewhat long and clumsy scene changes and some of the video pictures were unnecessary and disruptive. Some of these problems may get worked out as the show matures from opening night glitches. The show was directed by Dawna Kornick. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays through October 14th, so don’t let the click of a clock let you miss this new musical with meaningful lyrics and enchanting music. Theatre 8:15is located at 4740 Massillon Road, Green, OH. 330-896-0339 www.theatre815.com

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