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ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Michael Stein via NEohioPAL 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

Near West Theatre Seeks Assistant Musical Director NEAR WEST THEATRE IS SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR *“Beauty and the Beast*” with a cast of 50. THIS IS A PAID POSITION. Auditions- September 5th, 6th, 7th (offsite) Rehearsals- September 24th-November 8th Performances- November 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Director – Devon Turchan Musical Director – Hebert “Butch” Marshall Scenic Designer - Cameron Michalak Costume Designer – TBD Lighting Designer - Adam Ditzel Sound Designer - Josh Caraballo FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL STEIN at mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org.

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Bay Village CT Auditions
by margaret hnat via NEohioPAL 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

AuditionAnnouncement for Bay Village Community Theater’s “All the World’s a Stage[dReading]” Series: Monday August 7 @ 7 pm Guilty Pleasures Directed by Judy Mazur2Performances Sept. 16 and 17Needed are 4-6 characters, 2 males and 2– 4 females (ages 18 – 69) 3 short plays:The Chocolate Affair A mother obtains a hotel room in orderto secretly eat her child’s Halloween candy. She is visited by two of her chocolate obsessions. 10,000 CigarettesFour characters expound on the pleasuresof smoking while coughing their way through their lines. The Angel IntrudesA guardian angel, jealous of hissubject’s humanity, makes himself visible and interferes with his subject’sromance. Auditions will be held at the BayVillage Police Station Community Room – 28000 Wolf Road

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Wanted: Restaurant Furniture
by Kelsey Tomlinson via NEohioPAL 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

Anyone looking to part with restaurant furniture, specifically booth-style seating or high tops? I'm working to spruce up the cafe area of Tech Hub Hudson <http://www.techhubhudson.com/en>, and we'd love some furniture with a story. Perhaps something that was used in a show at your theatre, or that used to be in a cool local restaurant, that sort of thing. Email me at kelsey(a)techhubhudson.com. Thank you!

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Roy Berko reviews The Shaw Festival
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Roy Berko has just returned from the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. To read his reviews of the theater and the experience, go to * *www.royberko.info <http://www.royberko.info> * <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com> *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival Coming September 23!
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL Presents THE 3RD ANNUAL CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Free! No tickets or reservations required. Intended for adults and teens. 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 <https://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.57124,-81.571906&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&…> Playwrights Local announces the 3rd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival, the latest staging of this free, annual celebration of dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. Presented on Saturday, September 23, the Festival features open workshop and craft talk sessions, new plays by local authors, a special video screening, co-presentations with related companies, and much more! Sessions run from noon to midnight at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts in North Collinwood (397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110). All offerings are open to the public with no tickets or reservations necessary. SCHEDULE & INFO http://www.playwrightslocal.org/3rd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ FEATURED PLAYWRIGHTS & WORKS Vickie L. Williams: Axe Under the Bed Stuart Hoffman: Broken Wings Daniel McNamara: The Story of Mr Not So Well David Ritchey: A Boy and His Bullies Daniel Telford: Balloons on the Road Craig A. Webb: Elbow Room Rachel Zake: It’s Just Pudding Brian Zoldessy: DIY FEATURED TEACHERS & PANELISTS Sarah Greywitt Dale Heinen Eric Schmiedl THIS YEAR’S GUEST PRESENTERS The Dramatists Guild The Oatman Players The Bessemer Project For more information, visit playwrightslocal.org/ or call (216) 302-8856.

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Lakeland seeks Costume Designer for Merrily We Roll Along
by Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

*Lakeland Civic Theatre* *Seeks a **Costume Designer* *for* *Merrily We Roll Along* Music and Lyrics by *Stephen Sondheim* Book by *George Furth* Directed by *Martin Friedman* Musical Direction by *Jordan Cooper* Sound Designed by *Eric Simna* Choreography by *Jennifer Justice* *The Position:* You will work with a grand group of designers and artists if you accept this position. This is a paid position and while the costume shop is not *ideal*, there is a shop and you will have an assistant. The play opens on February 2 and runs for three weekends until February 18, 2018. You will be required to clean whatever garments are necessary. Finally, and most importantly, you would be a part of a team creating a piece of art for a beautiful and important play. *The Play:* *Merrily We Roll Along, *written in 1981, is based on a 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The musical (with a book by George Furth) was first produced in November of 1981, where it ran for 17 performances. Not very successful eh? It tells of the disintegration of the friendship of successful songwriter Franklin Shepard, his lyricist and best friend Charlie Kringas, and novelist Mary Flynn. The action moves backward through time, from 1976 to 1957. This is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most accessible and difficult scores. It is most certainly about friendship and its importance in the lives of three people. This show has great personal meaning to me. And while the book is problematic; I am confident that our production team and the actors that are cast can overcome this. This is one great play. And the roles; did I mention the roles? Each one of these six folks are wonderful roles with fully realized characterizations and motivations. It will take special actors/singers to breathe life into these people. *The Roles:* *Frank:* *Mid to late 30’s. Male. Piano playing experience is a bonus**. Range: A2 –Bb4.* *Charlie: **Mid to late 30’s. Male. ** Range: A#2- G#4.* *Mary:* *Mid to late 30’s. Female. ** Range: G3-Gb5.* *Beth: **Mid to late 30’s. Female. ** Range: A3-G5.* *Joe:* *Mid to late 40’s. Male. **Range: A2-F#4.* *Gussie: **Early 30’s. Female. ** Range: G3-C5.* *The ENSEMBLE**: 6-8 individuals (male and female) that will play a multitude of characters and will have much to sing. Mid 20’s to mid 40’s. This is not a chopped liver ensemble.* *Production and Rehearsal Dates:* *Merrily We Roll Along **will open on Friday, February 2, 2018 and run through February 18, 2018. There will be nine (9) shows; that is three (3) weeks of performances. There will be two performances at a Nighttown on Monday, January 8 and Monday January 23. Rehearsals will begin in early November based upon your schedules. Rehearsals will be regularly scheduled beginning on January 2 and will run Monday thru Sundays according to your schedules. * For more information please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com or at 216/233-5441. Please also feel free to contact Jordan Cooper at jcooper27(a)me.com.

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Meet the Helmers on WCLV, Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 5:10pm | Mamai's A DOLL'S HOUSE opens next week!
by Christine McBurney via NEohioPAL 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

Tune in to WCLV, 104.9 FM <http://wclv.ideastream.org/>, on Wednesday, August 2nd at 5:10pm to hear actors Anjanette Hall (Nora) and Abraham Adams (Thorwald) chat about the play. Imagine a devoted wife and mother who makes an unexpected journey to an unplanned exit with a famous door slam heard around the world. Ibsen’s 1870s classic reshaped through a 1937 adaptation by American master Thornton Wilder takes audiences on a suspenseful ride to the edge of a gaping precipice of personal discovery that has a potential gain so great, that even a mother’s love and a wife’s duty can be swayed to sacrifice. "A solitary soul is heard gasping as if her last breath were at hand." ~The New York Times A DOLL’S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen adapted by Thornton Wilder Directed by Christine McBurney Scenic design by Don McBride Lighting design by Marcus Dana Costume Design by Kristine Davies Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Properties Design by Monica Plunkett with: Abraham Adams+, Mary Alice Beck, John Busser, Anjanette Hall*, Tim Keo+ & Rachel Lee Kolis+ "Doll's House, A (Wilder)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. *Member Actors’ Equity Association +Equity Member Candidate August 9 - 27, 2017 Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm, The Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre *On August 20, a post-show talkback event will be held with the director and cast.* You can still play a role in Mamai's move to Playhouse Square by becoming a subscriber, donor, or sponsor. Click here <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/tickets-2017> to make an on-line tax-deductible donation! Tickets on sale at 216.241.6000 <(216)%20241-6000> or www.playhousesquare.org Student Discount $18: Enter Discount Code "1STU." Senior Discount $30: Enter Discount Code "1SEN." 2nd Thursday NEOhiopal Subscribers' Night: Thursday, August 17th. $10 Tickets. Enter Discount Code "NEO" at checkout at www.playhousesquare.org or pay at the door! 3rd Thursday Industry Night: Thursday, August 24th. $10 Tickets to all AEA, EMC, SAG-AFTRA, Northeast Ohio theatres' staff, area theatre educators! Enter Discount Code: "AEA" at checkout at www.playhousesquare.org or pay at the door! More at www.mamaitheatreco.org

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1 weekend only, Aug 10-12: COLLABORATOR at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 01 Aug '17

01 Aug '17

“COLLABORATOR” BY YUSSEF EL GUINDI ONE WEEKEND ONLY: THURS-SAT, AUG 10-12 AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM A ONE-WOMAN SHOW PERFORMED BY HILLARY WHEELOCK. Cass, a distraught actor in a search for truth, welcomes the audience into her bed and her psyche as she rationalizes her thirst for attention with her personal boundaries, fluctuating from hilarious to heart-wrenching. Through intimate, intertwining stories about her experiences with men, the audience gets to know Cass and feel, as she does, the presence of the unnamed ‘collaborator’ who made all this possible. Directed by Beau Reinker. COLLABORATOR runs Thurs-Sat, Aug 10-12 at 8 pm at convergence-continuum’s Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets $20 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students at convergence-continuum.org [1] and 216-687-0074. Collaborator is part of con-con’s ‘Tweener series, and all proceeds go to the Save-the-Liminis fund. Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org

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Webisode assistant
by Natasha via NEohioPAL 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

Hello, I'm not sure if people have asked this but I am highly interested in the making of webisodes; I'm more into witty ones like Youtube's Black&Sexy TV or Awkward Black Girl. I am currently the CEO & editor in chief of a blog in Cleveland where I highlight music and events in Ohio and beyond. I also photograph national concerts when they hit the Midwest. I would love to assist or help out in some shape or form behind the scenes to not only gain experience in that particular avenue but to also write about and/or promote the things that we have going on here as well as the writers/directors/producers and etc. Thank you Sent from my iPhone 6s Plus

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Auditions for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW!
by Jared Sparks via NEohioPAL 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940's through early 1970's. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. NOMINEE! 2001 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical NOMINEE! 2001 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical Co-Director/Musical Director: Jared Sparks Co-Director/Choreographer: Sarah Jane Toy Location: Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre (Downtown Canton) Audition Dates: September 2nd (2:00-4:00) and September 3rd (6:00-8:00) Performance Dates: October 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th at 8PM. October 27th at Midnight Please bring headshot and resume to audition (if available) ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!! Please come prepared with 16-32 bars of a song related to the show and read from the script. An accompanist will be provided! ROLES AVAILABLE: USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5) One of Frank’s servants. BRAD: Male, 26-35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4) Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times. JANET: Female, 26-35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5) Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. Emotionally weak and caves into pressure easily. NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing Role) Follows our two hero’s through the story by narrating directly to the audience. RIFF RAFF: Male, 25-40 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4) Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank’s servants. COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5) One of Frank’s servants. FRANK 'N' FURTER: Male Transvestite, 30-45 (Range: Baritone, D3-G4) Master of the castle. Welcomes Janet and Brad with open arms. Obsessed with creating a man to be part of his sexual entourage. Master of seduction. ROCKY: Male 18-30 (Range: Tenor, A3-G4) Frank’s magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent muscles. EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: Male, 28-40 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4) Eddie, delivery man, “went to pieces.” Misses the rock and role of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle. 4 PHANTOMS – TRANSILVANIANS (SATB) Various Singers. Sign up for a time slot here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0848a8aa2ea3ff2-auditions <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0848a8aa2ea3ff2-auditions> Please direct all questions to jsparks6(a)kent.edu <mailto:jsparks6@kent.edu>

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