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Seeking Filmmakers for Funding
by alexpmichaels＠prelude2cinema.com via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Prelude2Cinema is creating a "Cinema/ Business Accelerator" for filmmakers in Northeast Ohio. This would be like LaunchHouse, Flashstarts and Jumpstart but it would only focus on providing business support and funding for those who make movies. Our focus will not be on the production aspect of the business. There are film schools who teach that and there are very talented filmmakers here who already have the skills to make a movie. Our focus will be on marketing the movie and making an income and a career. We also want to provide funding. First thing is we need to know whether there is a demand to learn how to make money from movies and receive funding. The program would begin in Northeast, Ohio. Please contact here if you would be interested in attending a workshop which explains the Accelerator. If you wish to be a Partner in helping us, please contact us as well. We will put updates here and on our Community. https://prelude2cinemac.wixsite.com/prelude2cinema/funding Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar Prelude2Cinema http://www.prelude2cinema.com "There are no Small Movies, Only Small Budgets" To join "The Prelude2Cinema Crusade for a Cinema Industry," visit http://prelude2cinema.com/wordpress2/join-our-crusade/

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New Dance Season at ACD&TC to begin Sept.11th
by Nicole Cassara via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater Center will begin new dance session the week of Sept. 11th. Classes are available for ages 3.5 thru and including adult in beginning, intermediate and advance levels. Classes include Basic Tap for teens & adults, Basic Ballet (beginning ballet class especially for teens), hip-hop, musical theater, pointe, dance Combo & more. Visit www.ArleneCassaraDance.com for schedule and info. ACD&TC is located in North Olmsted. (440) 716-1655 Sent from my iPhone

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Agatha Christie's Classic Whodunit "And Then There Were None"
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Whodunit? Christie’s Classic "And Then There Were None" Comes to Spotlights Agatha Christie’s mystery/thriller And Then There Were None comes to Broadview Heights Spotlights this fall, running September 15 to September 30. When a group of ten strangers, lured to a remote English island, discover that their eccentric host is missing – mysterious machinations are set into murderous motion. Stranded by a torrential storm and haunted by a clue-filled nursery rhyme, one by one the guests begin to meet gruesome and untimely ends. Who remaining among them is the killer? Based on the best-selling mystery novel of all time, this darkly captivating thriller will leave you breathless at the edge of your seat. The Spotlights’ production is directed by Jenilee Taylor, and features Adam Bowers, Brenton Cochran, Nicole Davies, John Janoch, Kayleigh Joyce, Pam Matthews, Sean McCormick, Eric Mortensen, Lisa Mortensen, Bob Newton, and Joe Watson. Other production staff members include Alicia Pedraza (Assistant Director), Audrey Javor (Costume Designer), and Tim Anderson (Technical Director & Set Designer). Performance dates are September 15 through September 30. Performances will occur on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and there will be a Sunday matinee on Sunday, September 24 at 3:00 p.m.. All performances are held at the Broadview Heights Cultural Arts Building, 9543 Broadview Road in Broadview Heights (next to the police station). Tickets are $14 for adults and $13 for seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org <http://www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org/> . The Spotlights production of And Then There Were None is sponsored by OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide. They are dedicated to “a world enlightened by reading” by delivering the industry’s largest catalog of eBooks, audiobooks and other digital media. Start reading today. Visit overdrive.com <http://overdrive.com/> to find your local library. OverDrive has also generously donated a Galaxy Tablet that will be raffled off during the run of the show. And Then There Were None is also presented in a special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The play's script, adapted from the novel by the author herself, was written with an ending that differs from the well-known book. Agatha Christie's Estate has recently authorized an alternative ending to the play based on the original source. During intermission at each performance, audience members will have the chance to vote by donation for which ending they would like to see. The ending with the largest amount of donations will be performed that evening. ################## The Broadview Heights Spotlights, a non-profit corporation, was conceived and founded in June of 1998, and produced its first show in December 1998. The group prides itself on originality and offers a variety of activities for all ages. Musicals, comedies, dramas, and concerts grace the stage of the performance studio. Classes and outdoor theatrical events are also offered. For more information, visit www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org <http://www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org/>

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Musical Theatre Ensemble - Get the skills to be the next Lin Manuel Miranda
by Ryan Lucas via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

CPH THEATRE ACADEMY Education Classes for All Ages and Levels It's not too late to join Cleveland Play House Theatre Academy! Classes for working adults, theatre professionals, preschool children with big imaginations, and everyone in between! It's the perfect choice for anyone looking to introduce their children to the theatre, enhance their communication and presentation skills, hone their craft as a professional actor, or just have a great time engaging with their artistic side. TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES OR FOR MORE INFO, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW: https://goo.gl/269sL5 For more than eight decades, CPH has offered educational programming as varied as the stories on our stages. Alumni include Academy Award(r)-winner Paul Newman, Academy Award- and Tony Award(r)-winner Joel Grey, and Toy Story 3 Director Lee Unkrich, among many other successful film and theatre talents. Faculty from Tony Award recipient Cleveland Play House will excite creative potential, fortify aptitude, and nurture the passion necessary for artistic excellence. GET THE SKILLS TO BE THE NEXT LIN MANUEL MIRANDA! Focusing on the student who loves drama, professional theatre educators and artists provide high-quality and developmentally-appropriate theatre instruction to students at all age levels - and especially for young artists looking to break into the world of musical theatre! Musical Theatre Ensemble Age: 12+ Audition Required - Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of music. Accompanist will be provided. Cost: $10 audition fee; $2750, 30-week course Meets 4 hours total, twice a week Includes one student ticket to a chaperoned mainstage production Includes all performance and production fees Actors will work with a director, choreographer, and music director to develop and refine artistic choices relevant to musical theatre. Actors will be cast in a musical highlighting specific strengths and skillsets of each ensemble member. Participation in a week-long technical rehearsal and ticketed performances at the Allen Theatre Complex are required. TO SEE THE ENTIRE COURSE CATALOG VISIT US AT: https://goo.gl/269sL5 All courses will take place at the CPH Administrative Offices, located in Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland

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Thursday, September 7th - BOGO Tickets for brownsville song at Dobama Theatre
by JD Tell via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Use the discount code BOGO to get 50% off any purchase of 2 tickets or more for the Thursday, September 7th 7:30 pm performance of brownsville song (b-side for tray)by Kimber Lee2015 Lucille Lortel Award Nominee Directed by Jimmie Woody featuringCindy Chang*, Kalim Hill, Lisa Langford*, Jabri Little, and Logan Williams*Member of Actors' Equity Association BOGO code will work online or by calling the box office at 216.932.3396 or just say "Bogo" at the box office window tomorrow night. In the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, a life with infinite potential is tragically cut short. As time shifts gracefully between past and present, we meet Tray, his 9-year old sister Devine, the grandmother who's raising them and his Korean-American stepmother.Don't miss this vivid and rhythmic story of love and resilience. brownsville song (b-side for tray) contains adult languageappropriate for ages 15 and upRun time: 90 minutes with no intermission DOBAMA THEATRE is located at 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Auditions for Beck Center's "Little Mermaid (2017)"
by Scott Spence via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Beck Center is seeking actor/singer/dancers for our upcoming holiday production of "*The Little* *Mermaid*". This is Year # 2 for this production, and while the majority of the cast returns from the 2016 production there are still roles open for this coming year! (listed below) Performance dates are Dec. 1st through 31st with a somewhat varied schedule. The majority of the shows are Friday Nights, Saturday afternoons and Sunday afternoons., with additional performances the evening of Sat. Dec. 9th, and three Thursdays as well (Dec. 14/27/28). There are *NO* performances Dec. 24th or 25th. *Auditions will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 26th and Wednesday, Sept. 27th by appointment. Slots will be available each of the two days beginning at 6PM. Call 216-521-2540 x10 to make your appointment.* *Please prepare one 90 second or so vocal selection that shows off your voice. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided, or you may bring your own. Dance calls will occur during the Callback session.* If you are unavailable for either of these dates/times, please write *scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com <scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com>,* and every attempt to find an alternative time will be made. Callbacks will likely occur either Saturday, Sept. 30th or Sunday, October 1st. Because a significant portion of the cast returns for this year, the rehearsal process will be truncated. At the earliest we would begin Oct. 28th...and possibly not until early Nov. There will be no rehearsal Thursday Nov. 23rd (T'Giving) or Friday Nov. 24th. Saturday Nov. 25th is still a TBD at this point. All available roles are for non Equity performers only. Stipends are paid to all performers 18 years of age and older. *Roles Available*: *Grigsby* {Male. Age Range 35 to 55. Prince Eric's caretaker and guardian. A somewhat stuffy curmudgeon with a great heart. Primarily an acing role with a few straight-forward vocals--- nothing taxing. No dance.} *Flotsam * {Male or Female. Age Range 20 to 30. Partnering with fellow evil eel Jetsam, he/she serves the diabolical Ursula. Strong singer and mover!! If Male--- High tenor. If Female--- strong alto} *Mersisters* {Female. Age Range 16 to 30. Ariel's sisters---each with their own quirks and identities. Character actresses who sing and move well. Several Mersisters are available} *Male Ensemble* (Men who sing and move well. Age range 20 to 40} No additional children's roles are needed for this season's production. If you have further questions, please write to Scott Spence at *scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com <scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com>*. Otherwise, all appointments should be made by calling the Beck Center Box Office at 216-521-2540 x10

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Wed September 13th, Bop Stop, 7-9.30pm - Carol Leslie Quartet, Scottish Jazz Vocalist - 2920 Detroit Rd, (just west of W28th)
by Carol A. Leslie via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

http://www.themusicsettlement.org/calendar/2017/09/13/carol- leslie-quartet-bop-stop

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CALLING ACTORS - Manhattan Project Meet & Greet
by Manhattan Project via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Between 1942 and 1945, J. Robert Oppenheimer gathered the most brilliant minds of the age at Los Alamos, New Mexico to create something awesome and terrible. The Manhattan Project - Cleveland Lab seeks to do the same for the Cleveland stage. Break Time is Over, Slackers!We at Manhattan Project <http://facebook.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7…> hope you enjoyed your summer, now it's time to get off our asses and back to work. We're gearing up to present four brand new, awesome and terrible plays by Cleveland playwrights Brooke Suraba, Kevin Latimer, Angelo Maneage, and Dan Riordan. We need some awesome actors to help create these new plays!. Meet & Greet <http://facebook.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7b…> will be at 8:00pm, September 12 at Mahall's 20 Lanes <http://facebook.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7…> in Lakewood <http://facebook.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7…> . Performance <http://facebook.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7…> will be 8:00pm, October 17. We hope to see you all there! What exactly is The Manhattan Project - Cleveland Lab? The Manhattan Project is a low-stakes, nonthreatening place for actors and playwrights to meet and work together. Based on the Theatre Lab model taught at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and inspired by The Brooklyn Generator in New York, The Manhattan Project wants to introduce Cleveland actors and playwrights to each other by organizing a bi-monthly production of brand new 10-minute plays. Participating artists will meet early in the month and will be broken into teams, each with one playwright. The playwright will then be given a writing prompt to write a new 10-minute play based on the prompt and including all the team's actors. The rest of the evening the team members will get to know each other and get a feel for each other's skills and voices. The teams will reconvene later in the month to perform these plays for each other. These 10-minute plays are not an end in themselves. Through these small collaborations we hope to build relationships between the two most vulnerable artists in theatre; the actors who put themselves on stage and the playwrights who pour themselves onto the page. Perhaps these 10-minute plays will grow into longer works or maybe these collaborations will become partnerships on larger projects. If you'd like to participate, please RSVP at TrinityCrater(a)gmail.com or introduce yourself at out next event. *Some additional notes on the play lab:* - In the spirit of shoe-string theatre, these 10-minute plays should have a budget of $0.00. - Playwrights will be directing the plays, or an actor from the team can volunteer to do so. - It's up to each team to schedule rehearsals together. Based on experience, it shouldn't take more than 3-4 hours of rehearsal time to get these plays on their feet. - Playwrights are invited in advance of the Meet & Greet. - *Playwrights are invited based on participation in past Manhattan Project events, so please come to our events so we can get to know you!*

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Stocker Arts Center: SpYder Stompers and Sugar Pie and Fall Film Series releases reminder
by Allison Jack via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Stocker Arts Center Presents SpYder Stompers and Sugar Pie Lorain County Community College's Stocker Arts Center will present SpYder Stompers and Sugar Pie at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9 in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre. SpYder Stompers and Sugar Pie create a mix of high-energy blues, country and ragtime tunes. Guests will enjoy the foot stompin' music for all occasions. The group's string band quartet members are vocalists and multi-instrumentalists covering music genres that are classic covers from the early part of the 20th century. The band includes Kevin T. Richards (guitar, mandolin, fiddle), Jack DiAlesandro (guitar, harmonica, banjo), Sheela Das (ukulele, guitar, flute, penny whistle, washboard) and Raymond Deforest (acoustic bass). Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors ages 65 and up. Tickets for students with a valid ID, children 18 and under and active duty military with valid ID are $10. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com/> or call the Stocker Box Office at (440) 366-4040 from 12 noon to 6pm Monday through Friday. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Stocker Arts Center Presents 2017 LCCC Fall Film Series Stocker Arts Center presents the LCCC Fall Film Series on the Lorain County Community College campus. Films are shown on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the Hoke Theatre. The fall series includes: * "The Eagle Huntress" Friday, September 8, 7:30 p.m. 2016 (G) 87 min. UK, Mongolia, USA /Some subtitles Director: Otto Bell Cast: Aisholpan, Nurgaív, Daisy Ridley The film follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries. Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe, the film features some of the most awe-inspiring cinematography ever captured in a documentary, giving this intimate tale of a young girl's quest the dramatic force of an epic narrative film. While there are many old Kazakh eagle hunters who vehemently reject the idea of any female taking part in their ancient tradition, Aisholpan's father Nurgaív believes that a girl can do anything a boy can, as long as she's determined. * "The Founder" *Friday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. 2017 (PG-13) 115 min. USA Director: John Lee Hancock Cast: Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Laura Dern "The Founder" features the true story of how Ray Kroc, a struggling salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers' speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. The film details how Kroc maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness. Michael Keaton's performance as Ray Kroc is one for the ages. This unbelievable true story sizzles with energy in demonstrating how one idea changed everything. * "Howards End" Friday, September 22, 7:30 p.m. 1992 (PG) 143 min. United Kingdom Director: James Ivory Cast: Emma Thompson, Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter Re-released in a sparkling new 4K restoration that dazzled audiences at its Cannes restoration debut, this landmark example of a movie of passion, taste and sensitivity that honestly touches so many emotions has not only not dated, it is as moving and relevant as it was the day of its 1992 release. One of the best Ismail Merchant/James Ivory films, this adaptation of E. M. Forster's classic 1910 novel shows in careful detail the injuriously rigid British class consciousness of the early 20th century. The film's catalyst is "poor relation" Margaret Schlegel, who inherits part of the estate of Ruth Wilcox, an upper-class woman whom she had befriended. Nominated for 9 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, the film is a masterpiece, a perfect combination of adapted literature, production design, and thought-provoking dialogue. * "Paris Can Wait" Friday, October 6, 7:30 p.m. 2017 (PG) 92 min. USA Director: Eleanor Coppola Cast: Diane Lane, Arnaud Viard, Alec Baldwin Eleanor Coppola's feature film directorial and screenwriting debut at the age of 81 stars Academy Award nominee Diane Lane as a Hollywood producer's wife who unexpectedly takes a trip through France, which reawakens her sense of self and her joie de vivre. Anne is at a crossroads in her life. Long married to a successfully driven but inattentive movie producer, she finds herself taking a car trip from Cannes to Paris with a business associate of her husband. What should be a seven-hour drive turns into a journey of discovery involving fine food and wine, humor, wisdom, and picturesque sights. Take a break and go on a journey through the French countryside. * "The Hero" Friday, October 13, 7:30 p.m. 2017 (R) 93 min. USA Director: Brett Haley Cast: Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman, Krysten Ritter "The Hero" stars the legendary Sam Elliott as an aging actor confronting mortality in this moving new film. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking marijuana with his former co-star turned dealer, Jeremy, until a surprise health diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy. * "The Exception" Friday, November 3, 7:30 p.m. 2016 (PG-13) 100 min. France/subtitles Director: David Leveaux Cast: Christopher Plummer, Lily James, Jai Courtney A riveting World War II thriller that is filled with espionage and romance in equal measure, the film follows German soldier Stefan Brandt as he goes on a mission to investigate exiled German Monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Kaiser lives in a secluded mansion in The Netherlands and as Germany is taking over Holland, the country's authorities are concerned that Dutch spies may be watching the Kaiser. As Brandt begins to infiltrate the Kaiser's life in search of clues, he finds himself drawn into an unexpected and passionate romance with Mieke, one of the Kaiser's maids whom Brandt soon discovers is secretly Jewish. * "The Big Sick" *Friday,November 10, 7:30 p.m. 2017 (R) 119 min. USA Director: Michael Showalter Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, "The Big Sick" tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail, who connects with grad student Emily after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents. When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry, who he's never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart. * "Maudie" Friday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. 2017 (PG-13) 115 min. Canada, Ireland Director: Aisling Walsh Cast: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke, Zachary Bennett, Gabrielle Rose Based on a true story, the film is an unlikely romance in which the reclusive Everett Lewis hires a fragile yet determined woman named Maudie to be his housekeeper. Maudie, bright-eyed but hunched with handicapped hands, yearns to be independent, to live away from her protective family, and she also yearns, passionately, to create art. Unexpectedly, Everett finds himself falling in love. The film charts Everett's efforts to protect himself from being hurt, while at the same time showing Maudie's deep and abiding love for this difficult man and her surprising rise to fame as a folk painter. Tickets are $7 each. Film tickets and "Any Time Tix" can be purchased throughout the season and are good through the final film of the 2018 Winter/Spring Film Series. *Film discussions will be held in the Stocker Cinema Hall after selected films. Films are presented with the support of the LCCC Foundation and The Beth K. Stocker Trust. To learn more about the upcoming season or order tickets, visit stockerartscenter.com<http://stockerartscenter.com/> or call 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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The Rainbow Serpent (A Tale of Aboriginal Australia) opens Sept. 16!
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

The Rainbow Serpent (a Tale of Aboriginal Australia) September 16th through October 8th, 2017 Fridays 7PM; Saturdays 2PM & 7PM; Sundays 2PM Ohio Savings Pay What You Can Series performances Sunday, September 17th; Friday, September 22nd; Friday, September 29th; & Friday, October 6th Buy Tickets Now: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/…/rainbow-serpent.htm <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftalespinnerchildrenstheatre.org…> About the Tale: Many thousands of years ago, in the faraway land of Australia, it was Dreamtime. In Dreamtime, the Great Rainbow Serpent, Goorialla, creator of this world, awakens, and goes in search of her people. In the wake of her travels, she creates the mountains, valleys, and rivers that we now recognize as Australia. But not only did she give the people the land, she gave them his spirit in the sky--the rainbows, and the shooting stars... This is the Serpent's story--filled with magic, and myth, and the "becoming of all things." Join us in the beautiful re-telling of this powerful creation story, and learn more about the mysterious country that is "the Land Down Under," Australia. By Christopher Johnston Directed by Alison Garrigan Movement by Stephanie Wilbert Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *2017 Season* *Red Onion, White Garlic (a Tale of Indonesia) *April 8 - 30 by David Hansen, directed by Katelyn Cornelius *Sundiata (a Tale of Mali) *June 10 - July 2 by Nina Domingue Glover, directed by Nina Domingue Glover & Nathan Lilly *The Rainbow Serpent (A Tale of Aboriginal Australia) *Sept. 16 - Oct. 8 by Christopher Johnston, directed by Alison Garrigan *Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (A Dickens of a Holiday Tale) *Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 by Michael Sepesy, directed by Alison Garrigan Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680 www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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