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AUDITION NOTICE! - Gates Mills Players, Inc. "Lovers and Other Strangers" - 6 days till AUDITIONS
by Dale Fant via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

Audition Notice!!! The Gates Mills Players, Inc, is producing "Lovers and Other Strangers" by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna for our Fall Production, November 10,11,12,17,18, 2017 A comedy in five acts set in the 1970's. Looking at the changing attitudes in love and romance. Need 6 Males and 6 Females whose acting range includes: 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's +. Each act is self-contained. Audition Dates: August 29, 30, 2017 at 7:30 PM at The Gates Mills Community House 1460 River Rd Gates Mills, Ohio 44040 Terry Behnke is Director of this production. Auditions will be reading from the script of the play. www.gatesmillsplayers.com <http://www.gatesmillsplayers.com> "Lovers and Other Strangers is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. www.samuelfrench.com <http://www.samuelfrench.com>

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Auditions for All Area HS Girls: Saint Ignatius Fall Play, The Odd Couple
by David Hoover via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

*All area high school girls, whether attending public or private schools, are welcome and encouraged to audition for the Saint Ignatius fall play, The Odd Couple (running October 20-22, 2017). These auditions will be held this upcoming Monday and Tuesday, from 3:30-6:00 pm at the school's Breen Center* (2008 W 30th St, Cleveland, OH 44113). Please see below for additional information. The school also invites any high school girls to participate in *the dynamic technical theater program *during the fall play. *Mentorships with theater professionals* are available in the areas of *stage management, set design, lighting, sound, and costuming.* For questions about the fall play, auditions, or the tech theater program, students are asked to contact Mr. David Hoover, the school's drama director, at dhoover(a)ignatius.edu or 216.651.0222 ext. 480. *The Odd Couple* Company *Saint Ignatius High School Harlequins* Mr. David Hoover ’03, Director | dhoover(a)ignatius.edu | 216.651.0222 ext. 480 Mr. Tobias Peltier, Technical Director | tpeltier(a)ignatius.edu | 216.634.8839 Dates and Descriptions *Info Meeting: *Tuesday, August 22 at 3:00 and 4:00 in the Breen Center lobby *Auditions:* Monday and Tuesday, August 28 and 29: 3:30-6:30 pm; Callbacks on August 31, from 4:00-6:30 pm *Rehearsals:* Monday-Thursday, 4:00-6:30 pm, through October 19; extra rehearsal on Sunday, October 15 *(you will NOT have to be present at rehearsal if you are not in the scene we are working on that day)* *Production:* Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21, at 7:30 pm; Sunday, October 22, at 2:00. Audition Requirements Prepare *a 1-2 minute comedic monologue* from any play except *The Odd Couple* itself. Please bring a *CV* and, if available, a *headshot*. Come to the Breen Center on either Monday or Tuesday, August 28 or 29, between 3:30-6:00 pm. You will be given an audition slot. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, August 31. Roles *Gwendolyn Pigeon (F):* A widow who was going through a divorce when her husband died. Lives upstairs with her sister Cecilia. Ditzy. A superficial man’s dream, but beneath her beauty lies a very sweet and nurturing woman. *Cecily Pigeon (F):* A divorcee who, like her sister, represents all of the qualities prized by the superficial man. Also a little air-headed, she is oblivious over the true power she has over men. Incredibly protective and loyal. Innocent. Show Summary Neil Simon’s classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar tries to cheer his best friend up by going on a date with two beautiful women. Tensions rise, though, when this clean freak and the slob room together with hilarious results David Hoover '03, M.A. *Fine Arts Teacher* *Drama Director* *Assistant Speech Coach* 216.651.0222 ext. 480 dhoover(a)ignatius.edu www.ignatius.edu <http://ignatius.edu> Saint Ignatius High School 1911 West 30th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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Free Playwriting Workshop & Craft Talk with Dramatists Guild
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

FREE PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP & CRAFT TALK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Presented by Playwrights Local & The Dramatists Guild of Ohio Join Playwrights Local and The Dramatists Guild (Ohio Region) for a free playwriting workshop and craft talk on Saturday, September 23 from 12:00 noon to 3:30 pm. Both sessions will be presented as part of Playwrights Local's 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival <http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/> at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts <https://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.57124,-81.571906&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&…> in North Collinwood. Registration or tickets are not required. Classes are intended for adults and teens, but are otherwise open to all. 12:00 pm Workshop: “Cross-Pollination: The Art of Adapting Works for the Stage” With Eric Schmiedl Adaptation has been a component of western theatre since Sophocles first dreamed of putting Oedipus on stage. And, the current success of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Fun Home, and Hamilton indicate that theatrical adaptation is alive and well in the 21st Century. This workshop seeks to discover the basic steps in transforming non-theatrical works into drama for the stage. And, it’s practical! Bring your writing utensils and your imagination! (1:45) 2:00 pm Craft Talk: “Working with New Plays: The Director’s Perspective” With Sarah Greywitt, Anjanette Hall, and Dale Heinen; moderated by Les Hunter In this craft talk, Sarah Greywitt, Anjanette Hall, and Dale Heinen address the ways in which contemporary directors approach new plays. Presented as a panel discussion and moderated by Les Hunter, this session provides insights on how new work is interpreted by established collaborators. Essential for playwrights, but open to all. (1:30) The 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival will be held at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts <https://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.57124,-81.571906&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&…>, 397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110. Find complete information, including a parking map, at <http://playwrightslocal.org/2nd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/> http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/.

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The Singing Angels Audition Dates!
by Carol Thompson via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

The Singing Angels announce 2017 OPEN AUDITIONS Saturday, August 26th, 10:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday, August 30th, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Auditions are first come, first served. Girls and Boys 4th grade thru age 16 No experience necessary- seeking children who love to sing Come prepared to sing a song of your choice, no accompaniment 2nd or 3rd Graders-call to enroll in The Littlest Angels Training Chorus!! Auditions are held at our rehearsal studios: Masonic Temple, 4th Floor 3615 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Parking lot available; enter from Euclid Avenue For further information: www.singingangels.org<http://www.singingangels.org> charles(a)singingangels.org<mailto:charles@singingangels.org> (216) 432-5555 x.1500

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Half-Dozen Ten Minute Plays ONE WEEKEND ONLY!
by Brandi via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

>> >> Do you enjoy local theatre? Do you really appreciate short plays that last around 10 minutes each? Then come see the Half-Dozen 10 Minute Plays at Western Reserve Playhouse. >> >> Friday, August 25th, 2017 at 8:00 PM >> Saturday, August 26th, 2017 at 8:00 PM >> >> Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Rd. Bath, OH 44286 >> >> There are six shows, each featuring a different director's vision. All six plays are original works by local playwright Brandi Eaton. All tickets are $10. We'd love to see you all out there! >> >> To purchase tickets for Friday August 25th: https://westernreserveplayhouse.org/product/half-dozen-august-25-2017/ >> >> To purchase tickets for Saturday August 26th: >> https://westernreserveplayhouse.org/product/half-dozen-august-26-2017/ >> >> The Mike Reynolds Affair >> Directed by Anna-Jeannine Kemper Herman >> Eleanor - Grace Mitri >> Sadie - Brandi Eaton >> Julia - Cristy Wright >> Charles - Al Klesh >> >> Tiny >> Directed by Alex Nine >> James - Meshal Al Sunaid >> Beth - Grace Mitri >> Chrys - Sue Jeromson >> >> Matt's First (Real) Thanksgiving >> Directed by Brian Westerley >> Matt - Brian Westerley >> Becky - Adrienne Jones >> Jason - Nicholas Peters >> Elaine - Rose Gabriele >> Violet - Harriet DeVeto >> >> A Telegram in the World of Smartphones >> Directed by Karen Rose >> Liv - Ryanne Fury >> Ollie - Tyler Barhorst >> Oliver - Al Klesh >> >> Idiots >> Directed by Adam Alderson >> Sam - Chelsea Young >> Jamie - Andrew Alderson >> Narrator - Sue Jeromson >> >> Partners >> Directed by Brandi Eaton >> Regina - Sally Morris >> Sabrina - Cristy Wright >> Chelsea - Brandi Eaton

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DJ swing dance at the Slovenian Workmen's Home on Saturday, August 26th
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

Beginner Jitterbug/Charleston combo lesson from 8-9. Two DJs play from 9-12 $12, $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID, $5 for first timers. Everyone is welcome. No need to have previous dance experience and no need to bring a dance partner. We rotate partners during the lesson. You are also welcome to not rotate. The Slovenian is located at 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug/Charleston lesson from 8pm to 9pm with Chisomo and Bryan. These lessons are appropriate for brand spankin' new dancers all the way up to advanced dancers. You will not be disappointed! Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) Two DJs will kick off an awesome night of music and swing dancing until 12am. Everyone is welcome to come and have fun with us at the swing dance. There is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner. We rotate partners during the lesson so you will have the chance to meet and dance with lots and lots of people before the live music even begins! If you are attending the dance with a partner and do not want to rotate, that is fine too. No need to make reservations or buy tickets in advance. The event is $12 per person. No need to RSVP. Just show up and have fun! We have lots and lots of room for you and all of your friends! 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 Waterloo Brew. 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 For more info please email Valerie at info(a)gethepswing.com. 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.

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Agatha Christie's Thriller "And Then There Were None"
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

Whodunit? Christie’s Classic And Then There Were None Comes to Spotlights AgathaChristie’s mystery/thriller And ThenThere Were None comes to Broadview Heights Spotlights this fall, runningSeptember 15 to September 30. When agroup of ten strangers, lured to a remote English island, discover that theireccentric host is missing – mysterious machinations are set into murderousmotion. Stranded by a torrential storm and haunted by a clue-filled nurseryrhyme, one by one the guests begin to meet gruesome and untimely ends. Whoremaining among them is the killer? Based on the best-selling mystery novel ofall time, this darkly captivating thriller will leave you breathless at theedge of your seat. The Spotlights’ production is directedby Jenilee Taylor, and features Adam Bowers, Brenton Cochran, Nicole Davies,John Janoch, Kayleigh Joyce, Pam Matthews, Sean McCormick, Eric Mortensen, LisaMortensen, Bob Newton, and Joe Watson. Otherproduction staff members include Alicia Pedraza (Assistant Director), AudreyJavor (Costume Designer),and Tim Anderson (Technical Director & SetDesigner). Performance datesare 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 ArtsBuilding, 9543 Broadview Road in Broadview Heights (next to the policestation). Tickets are $14for adults and $13 for seniors and students. Tickets may be purchasedon-line at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org. The Spotlightsproduction of And Then There Were Noneis sponsored by OverDrive, the leadingdigital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide. They arededicated to “a world enlightened by reading” by delivering the industry’slargest catalog of eBooks, audiobooks and other digital media. Start readingtoday. Visit overdrive.com tofind your local library. OverDrive has also generously donated a Galaxy Tabletthat will be raffled off during the run of the show. And Then There Were None is also presented in a special arrangementwith Samuel French, Inc. The play's script,adapted from the novel by the author herself, was written with an ending thatdiffers from the well-known book. AgathaChristie's Estate has recently authorized an alternative ending to the playbased on the original source. Duringintermission at each performance, audience members will have the chance to voteby donation for which ending they would like to see. The ending with thelargest amount of donations will be performed that evening.

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AUDITIONS for "In the Closet" Mon, Aug 28 at con-con
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM IS HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF IN THE CLOSET BY SIEGMUND FUCHS MONDAY, AUG 28 AT 7 PM. At convergence-continuum’s LIMINIS THEATER, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 (Tremont neighborhood) Auditions will consist of readings from the script. PLEASE RESPOND to Artistic Director Clyde Simon at csimon(a)convergence-continuum.org IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AUDITIONS, OR HAVE QUESTIONS The play takes place in a large walk-in closet where we find Old Man, Middle-Aged Man and Young Man. Each is in the closet for vastly different reasons. Enter John (Teen Man), who frantically runs in, freaked out immediately following his first gay sexual encounter. As all three of the other men try to convince John to come out of the closet, each has to confront his own awkward, humorous or heartbreaking reasons for being there himself. Directed by Cory Molner. Seeking to cast three white males. (Old Man has already been cast.) Ages listed below are characters’ ages, not necessarily actors’ ages. Middle-Aged Man (40’s) : A bit fussy. Sort of sarcastic. Has a shaved head. Brought a load of groceries with him into the closet / prepares snacks and bakes. (This closet is large! Includes typical things in a closet: boxes, clothes, etc., but also a table and chairs, stools, a kitchenette; a bathroom) The actor playing Middle-Aged Man must be willing to shave his head. Young Man (20’s): The wild one. Active. Adventurous. A flirt. (OK... he hooks up a lot). John (18): Has been questioning his sexuality. Freaked out that he actually did just hook up with a guy. In and out of denial. PRODUCTION DATES: opens Fri, Oct 13 and runs Thurs-Sat through Nov 4. Rehearsals starting in September. This will be a rolling world premiere with Rainbow Theatre Project, Washington DC. (But the con-con production will be first!)

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RHINOCEROS open this Friday! absurdist comedy at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

ABSURDIST COMEDY ‘RHINOCEROS’ BY EUGENE IONESCO OPENS THIS FRI, AUG 25 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM Convergence-continuum presents the classic absurdist comedy RHINOCEROS, opening this Fri, Aug 25. When a brutish rhinoceros storms through their quiet neighborhood, the townsfolk are alarmed, but gradually become supporters of rhino-ism and one by one begin to turn into rhinoceroses themselves. Will the few hold-outs be able to resist the rhino’s despicable impulses, or become part of the mindless herd? A classic absurdist comedy that is a parable that remains universal and particularly timely today. RHINOCEROS is directed by Jonathan Wilhelm and features actors Tom Kondilas, Mike Frye, Kayla Gray, Joe Milan, David Munnell, Jeanne Task, Rocky Encalada, Natalyn Baisden and Kim Woodworth. RHINOCEROS opens Friday, Aug 25 and runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through Sept 16 at con-con’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Fri & Sat Tickets at $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), and $10 students, Thurs tickets at $15, $12 and $8 available at [1]convergence-continuum.org [2] and 216-687-0074. WHO WILL JOIN THE HERD? WHO WILL RESIST? Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org/ [2] http://convergence-continuum.org

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MALE ACTORS NEEDED: A Boy and His Bullies, Playwrights Local
by Greg Smith (Playwrights Local) via NEohioPAL 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

CASTING NOTICE - PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL Playwrights Local is SEEKING TWO MALE ACTORS, AGED 25-50 , for a public reading of the short play _A Boy and His Bullies _by David Ritchey, directed by Jessica R Swank. The play will be presented on Saturday September 23 rd as part of the _3_ _rd_ _ Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival_ http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ [1] Actors need to be available for the performance evening, and at least one rehearsal prior to the event. These are unpaid roles, but a great chance to be a part of an excellent event! The all-day festival features playwriting workshops and talks, guest presentations by the Bessemer Project and the Oatman Players, additional staged readings, and more! If you are interested please email gsmith(a)playwrightslocal.org [2] with a headshot and bio. Find more info on the festival at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ [3] And more info on the company at http://www.playwrightslocal.org/ [4] Greg A. Smith Creative Associate Playwrights Local gsmith(a)playwrightslocal.org [5] Links: ------ [1] http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ [2] mailto:gsmith@playwrightslocal.org [3] http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ [4] http://www.playwrightslocal.org/ [5] mailto:gsmith@playwrightslocal.org

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