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Q. What's black and white and funny all over? A. Drinking Habits performed by The Wadsworth Footlighters.
by Michael Cranston via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

Don't miss this hilarious farce of the highest order. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances flow freely as two nuns of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing who have been secretly making wine to keep the doors of the convent open, despite Mother Superior's abhorrence to any form of spirit. Enter Sally and Paul, reporters and former fiancees, whose feelings have been bottled up as they go undercover as a nun and priest to case the story that will uncork their careers. Will an additional nun with secrets of her own, a priest who dabbles in amateur prestidigitation, and an understated groundskeeper keep the cork on the goings on? This show has hints of Motown, Charlie Chaplin, Sister Act, and has a strong bouquet of laughs and giggles and pairs well with dates. Specifically, May 18 through May 21. To sample the intoxication of comedy, go to http://www.wadsworthfootlighters.com/Box-Office.html to purchase your tickets. Tickets are $20 and include intermission dessert and adult coffee and tea bar.

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(NEohioPal) Improv Workshop 5/15
by Karen Siat via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

Sparkle and Shine Makeup Studio will host an Improv Workshop with talented actor and director Marc Moritz on Monday May 15 from 7:00-9:00 PM This skills building and fun workshop teaches the art of Improvisation as it relates to commercial auditioning. Sharpen active listening skills, comedic timing, and the ability to navigate through auditions, callbacks, and on-set situations at break-neck speed! This Workshop is great for experienced and non-professionals alike. Registration fee of $30 can be paid prior to Paypal (ksiatmakeup@hotmail) or by calling 440.409.6771 You also will also receive a $10 voucher to be used for makeup services by Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Siat at a later date. Our address is 8500 Station St. #113 Mentor Ohio 44060. We hope to see you!

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Last weekend for "Here on the Flight Path" @ Theatre 8:15
by Dawna Kornick via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

Theatre 8:15 presents... Norm Foster’s romantic comedy “Here on the Flight Path” Directed by Ben Gavitt Set on adjoining balconies in a big city apartment building, the play follows John Cummings as he interacts with three women, Fay, Angel, and Gwen, who become his neighbors over a three and a half year period. Hilarious and, at times, touching. Featuring: Tammy Carder as Fay Davidson Melanie Lucas as Angel Plunkett Holly Reimer as Gwen Thomas Burd as John Cummings PERFORMANCE DATES: May 5 - May 13, 2017 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15pm Tickets: Adults $13 - Seniors / Students $ 10 ** Tickets are available through our on line Box Office ** For more information please call (330) 896-0339 or email tickets(a)theatre815.com

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Weathervane Playhouse announces Auditions for "Disney's The Little Mermaid"
by Fred Gloor via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

AUDITIONS FOR "DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID" Book by Doug Wright Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Directed by Chris Simmons AUDITION DATES Wednesday, May 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Weathervane’s Emerging Artist Series productions are specifically selected to offer opportunities to actors new to the stage. Disney’s The Little Mermaid is one of three Emerging Artist Series productions in our season. These productions also offer mentor roles for actors of any age with extensive stage experience. Mentor roles are an essential component of the Emerging Artist Series. These mentor roles bring actors with performance experience and theatrical training into the production as role models for professionalism in theatre. Actors cast in a mentor role are expected to support the learning process of those new to the theatre and demonstrate exemplary theatrical etiquette in rehearsals and during the run of the show. Up to three mentor roles may be offered in this production. All non-mentor roles will be restricted to actors age 10 - 22. The roles of Ariel and Prince Eric are not available as mentor roles. Please bring a resume and headshot or recent photo if possible, as well as any conflicts between June 5th and August 13. Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song similar in style to Disney's The Little Mermaid. Piano accompaniment will be provided. Plan to be at the Playhouse for about an hour. Auditions will include individual singing auditions at the beginning and short group dance calls. Please bring proper footwear. To sign up for auditions go to http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition

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THINGS AS THEY ARE Opens May 12
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL PRESENTS The world premiere of a new play-with-music THINGS AS THEY ARE Written by David Todd Original score composed by Ben Chasny Directed by Anjanette Hall May 12 - 28, 2017 Reinberger Auditorium (Upstairs Loft) 5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102 http://www.playwrightslocal.org/things-as-they-are/ Performances Friday - Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm Half-price Preview Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 pm Half-price Industry Night Monday, May 15 at 7:30 pm Tickets $18 Adults | $15 Seniors & Groups | $12 Students For more information, visit playwrightslocal.org/ or call (216) 302-8856 Synopsis “Things as They Are” is a dramatic exploration of poet Wallace Stevens, a stoic visionary whose imagination and duality have lent him an unwavering mystique. This all-new work combines dramatic scenes, an original score performed by Ben Chasny (of the acclaimed group Six Organs of Admittance), and licensed works by Stevens with movement, commedia dell’arte, and projections. “Things as They Are” looks past the stock image of its subject as an aloof executive, revealing the “real” Wallace Stevens to be a man of great insight, whimsy, and desire. Performing Musicians Ben Chasny (Guitar) John Elliott (Synthesizer/Electronics) Cast Robert Hawkes Jason Markouc Laura Starnik Tessa Hager Robert Branch Kenzie Critzer Jeanne Task Marco Liguori Liam Stilson Creative Team Inda Blatch-Geib (Costume Designer) Nora Jeanne DeMilta (Assistant Director & Marketing Coordinator) Cleo D’Orio (Commedia dell’arte Choreographer) Tom Hayes (Carpenter) Michael Hinton (Dance/Movement Choreographer) Emily Kovalcik (Prop Designer) T. Paul Lowry (Set & Projection Designer) Jonathan Maag (Lighting Designer) Francesca Mamlin (Stage Manager) Elizabeth Tofig (Dramaturg) Kelly Tomko (Production Manager) Support Funding for this production is provided in the form of an ArtsNEXT grant from: The Ohio Arts Council Funding for Playwrights Local is provided by: The AHS Foundation The Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation The Cleveland Foundation Cuyahoga Arts & Culture The Cyrus Eaton Foundation The George Gund Foundation

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Closed - Improv Workshop, Not your typical Improv Workshop Friday May 12th
by J.S. DePaul via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

This Workshop has been Closed Stay Tuned for June's Workshop IMPROV IMPROV IMPROV with Leilani Barrett Not your typical Improv Workshop Friday, May 12th from 5:30-8:30 Leilani Barrett who is exceptional with improv will be conducting this improv workshop. Want to take your improv skills to a whole new level then this is one workshop you don't want to miss. This one is sure to fill up fast so click the link below to register or call 330-666-4125. https://www.pmtm.com/pmtm-workshops

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WEEKEND HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST THEATER IN BARBERTON
by via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST THEATER IN BARBERTON Anime and Princess’ at The West Theater in Barberton, Ohio this weekend. Friday at 7:30 & 9:45 and Saturday at 2:00 - 4:30 - 7:30 & 9:45 enjoy the anime classic RAIDERS OF GALAXY. Tickets are $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children & Senior Citizens. Then for Mother’s Day on Sunday at 2:00 & 4:00 it is a special Mother’s Day Family Day showing of Shirley Temple in THE LITTLE PRINCESS. Tickets are only $3.00 each and there will be a free mini-rose for the first 32 Mothers in attendance. The theater is located at 1017 Wooster Rd. W in Barberton. More information on the web site thewesttheater.com or by calling the theater at 330-548- 2104.

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NEXT WEEK! - Auditions for CARRIE: THE MUSICAL at Near West Theatre (For ages 16 to 25)
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for CARRIE: THE MUSICAL Teen/Young Adult Cast (Ages 16 to 25) May 15, 16 & 17, 2017 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Carrie: The Musical runs July 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, August 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2017 Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 30, 2017 AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Who could guess that a Stephen King novel could, would or should become a musical? Well, Carrie's back from the grave and she's singing, too! Smothered by her religiously demented mother, tortured at school and struggling with her emerging sexuality, Carrie just wants to be a normal kid... but she's far from normal. With her coming of age, she's discovering paranormal powers. She can move things! Windows break, people fall, knives fly, and the blood pours! It all builds to prom night, a vicious prank, and an act of vengeance that leaves no one but the dead to tell what happened. A classic morality tale: what goes around, comes around... redemption is not guaranteed! Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King Carrie: The Musical will be Directed by Bob Navis Jr. Musically Directed by Matthew Dolan Choreographed by Josh Landis. Stage Managed by Ryan Wolf. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Carrie White-Mezzo-Soprano A painfully shy outsider who, in spite of her best efforts to belong, has been the victim of her classmates' cruel jokes since childhood, as well as her mother's strict, biblically-ordained control at home. She transforms from ugly duckling into graceful - and then vengeful - swan. Vocally, she must be capable of lyrical sweetness as well as fierce power. Margaret White-Soprano A woman of visceral extremes, she balances her fervent religious convictions with equally sincere true-believer spirituality and tender, maternal love for Carrie. Like Carrie, with whom she shares several duets, her voice must range from expressive and melodic to ferocious and frightening. Sue Snell-Mezzo-Soprano A straight-A student who's been popular her entire life; she's remarkably level headed for her age. Her unthinking participation in a cruel act of bullying causes a crisis of conscience that leads her on a journey to try to right things. Vocally, she has a pop ballad voice that delivers sweet sincerity and strength. Tommy Ross - Tenor Sue's boyfriend, a popular athlete (specifically, a baseball player), but is more than a mere "jock". He is a gifted student who has had his poetry published in literary journals. Feels guilty about the other students' treatment of Carrie, but is reluctant to help change it. Chris Hargensen-Mezzo-Soprano Rich, spoiled-rotten, and wickedly funny, Chris is a popular beauty whose arrogant self-assurance makes her believe that the rules don't apply to her. Loaded with sexual dynamite, she has serious daddy and anger management issues. Her voice is pop-rock percussive and powerful. Miss Gardner-Alto The girls' P.E. teacher can be a strict disciplinarian if necessary, but when Carrie arouses her maternal instinct, she surprises herself by also revealing a protective "fairy godmother" side. Her voice is warm and strong, just like the woman. Billy Nolan-Baritone Now in his sixth year in high school, Billy's a sexy, stupid-like-a-fox bad boy whose wise mouth troublemaking has led him to spend more time in detention than in class. All these qualities make it easy for his girlfriend Chris to manipulate him to do her bidding. His voice is that of a wailing rocker. Mr. Stephens-Baritone A well-intentioned English teacher and guidance counselor who struggles to help his students realize their potential. A dedicated educator, he's stretched thin in his duties, woefully underpaid, and a bit overwhelmed as to how to handle the Billy Nolan's of the classroom combat zone. Freida-Mezzo-Soprano Sue's brainy pal, she's an easy-going, get-along follower and a tireless extracurricular committee volunteer. Norma-Mezzo-Soprano Mean, gossipy, and a shameless suck-up to authority, Norma is second-in-command to Chris' queen bee. George-Tenor Tommy's jock wingman since childhood, George idolizes him. Perhaps a little too much... Stokes-Tenor A bit of a nerd, he's happy to be included as one of Tommy's posse. Freddy-Tenor The wise-cracking class clown and official yearbook photographer, he can't believe any girl would ever give him the time of day. Ensemble Students at the High School, Interrogators, etc.

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ROBERTO OCASIO LATIN JAZZ CAMP - June 25-30, 2017
by Susan Stone via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

> CLEVELAND'S OWN "ROBERTO OCASIO" LATIN JAZZ CAMP > June 25 - 30, 2017 > > > Cleveland, Ohio -- The Roberto Ocasio Foundation (TROF) announced 2017 applications are being accepted until May 15 for the Camp, June 25-30, at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. The Camp has been in existence for 13 years under the leadership of Artistic Director/Artist-In-Residence, Bobby Sanabria--seven-time Grammy nominee and world-renowned jazz and Latin jazz drummer/percussionist, composer, music educator, bandleader, and producer. > > For music students of all instruments in grades 8-12, the one-of-a-kind resident Camp emphasizes the Latin side of the jazz continuum that also includes public performing and learning the music's history, culture, and relationship to jazz and all other forms of American popular music. The program covers the technical aspect of playing in the various styles in Latin jazz, analysis of Latin American rhythms (in particular, la clave), and jazz composing, arranging, and improvising. > $700 tuition covers dorm accommodations meals, instruction, materials, rehearsals, professional and celebrity presentations/sessions, cultural activities, and field trips. > > The KeyBank Foundation will present the Camp's annual big-band Latin Jazz concert on June 30th, 7pm, at The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gartner Auditorium - 11150 East Boulevard in University Circle; Cleveland, Ohio. The concert is FREE and open to the public. Mr. Sanabria will direct Camp students, faculty and special guest artist(s) TBA in a Latin-jazz repertoire that also pays tribute to early Cuban influences plus the 100th birthday of Dizzy Gillespie and the 60th anniversary of the Broadway opening of the renowned musical, West Side Story. > > The Ocasio Latin Jazz Camp is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and by others including The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation, The KeyBank Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, and The Giant Eagle Foundation. Mr. Sanabria's residency is made possible in part by LP (Latin Percussion), Remo, Sabian, Tama, and Vic Firth. > > See robertoocasiofoundation.org <http://robertoocasiofoundation.org/> or call 440.572.2048 for more information and application. > > # # # # >

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FREE — New Ground Behind-the-Scenes: A Conversation with Lloyd Suh
by Erica Beimesche via NEohioPAL 08 May '17

08 May '17

Behind-the-Scenes: A Conversation with 2017 Roe Green Award Winner Lloyd Suh Take a FREE peek inside the 2017 New Ground Theatre Festival Saturday, May 20, 2017 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Named for New Ground Theatre Festival Honorary Producer Roe Green, the annual Roe Green Award brings the country’s best playwrights to Cleveland to develop new work. Join this year’s winner and CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley for an intimate and insightful discussion with this acclaimed playwright. RSVP REQUIRED—register for this FREE event here<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/calendar/2017/05/20/a-conversation-with-2…>! * * * Then, attend the staged reading of Suh’s play: The Chinese Lady written by LLOYD SUH directed by LAURA KEPLEY Saturday, May 20 | 3 p.m. In 1834, Afong Moy is brought to the United States from Beijing and put on display as the “Chinese Lady” for the American public. Over the next 55 years, she performs an ethnicity that both defines and challenges her own view of herself, as she witnesses stunning transformations in the American identity. Inspired by the true story of America’s first female Chinese immigrant, playwright Lloyd Suh unearths hidden history and spins a tale of dark poetic whimsy. Get tickets and learn more here<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2016/the-chinese-lady>. * * * See the rest of this year’s lineup and get tickets for groundbreaking new theatrical works at New Ground Theatre Festival<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/new-ground-theatre-festival>!

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