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Group swing dance classes with Get Hep Swing start this Monday and Tuesday in Brecksville.
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 17 Apr '17

17 Apr '17

Is learning how to dance on your bucket list? We can help you with that! Our 5 week, group classes start this Monday, April 17th and Tuesday, April 18th at the Brecksville Center for the Arts at 8997 Highland Drive. Monday nights we offer classes in Lindy which is the original form of swing dancing that started in the ballrooms of Harlem in the late 1920s/early 1930s. You can see examples of this dance form in the moves Malcolm X, Swing Kids, Swingers, and A League of Their Own. Tuesday nights we offer classes in the downstairs studio in Jitterbug. Jitterbug is also known as East Coast Swing and is one of the most well known and easiest forms of swing dance. Most people who are new to dance start with the Jitterbug. Tuesday nights we offer classes upstairs in Balboa. Balboa was created in the crowded ballroom conditions of 1930s Southern California and uses both a close embrace and open position connection. Balboa is the swing dance version of Tango as it is known for it’s finesse and footwork. This is a dancers dance and the feeling can be best described as partnered meditation. All of these swing dance forms can be done to slow, medium, or fast tempos of a variety swing song genres. Beginner classes are from 7-8 Intermediate classes are from 8-9 The entire 5 week series is $60 per person or $100 per couple. No need to sign up with a partner as the teachers dance with the students and we rotate partners as well.* Students may choose their level of cardio involvement during class. For more information, please see www.GetHepSwing.com *If you sign up with a partner and you would like to only dance with that partner that option is available as well.

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Elect a New Cleveland Film Commissioner
by alexpmichaels＠prelude2cinema.com via NEohioPAL 16 Apr '17

16 Apr '17

We need New Direction and Support for the Local Talent and Crew in Cleveland to become a real part of the Movie Industry and not just a Location for Hollywood movies. As The New Cleveland Film Commissioner, I will support the local community and also welcome Hollywood to build a lasting relationship with our talent. I need your support and advice and I am open to anyone about supporting their productions. I don't claim to be perfect or a "Hollywood insider," but I am dedicated to creating an industry here and making things better for all of us, not just a select few. You can support this by signing the petition at https://www.change.org/p/city-of-cleveland-elect-emmy-winning-alex-michaels… There is also a link at the Prelude2Cinema site. Thank you. Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar http://clevelandcinemaczar.com Watch the new Teaser for "Out of Darkness: Cleveland " http://www.n2darkness.com Join our Campaign to Create a Cinema Industry that will Create Jobs and Movies in Northeast, Ohio http://www.prelude2cinema.com/crusade.html

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AUDITIONS: Come and play outside with Cleveland Shakespeare Festival this summer!
by Cleveland Shakespeare Festival via NEohioPAL 16 Apr '17

16 Apr '17

Twenty years ago, we started with a simple notion – the Bard belongs to the people, and the people deserve to hear his works in the open air as intended and free of charge. This summer, we celebrate our 20th birthday by producing the same works we did in that inaugural season – *The Taming of the Shrew* and *Macbeth.* We are seeking a company of intelligent, energetic and imaginative actors of all races and ethnicities for two productions that will tour a variety of outdoor venues across Cuyahoga and Lake Counties. *Afternoon Auditions: Sunday, April 23 from 1pm – 4pmEvening Auditions: Monday, April 24 from 7:30pm – 10pm* Auditions will be held at: Ensemble Theatre 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts. OH 44118 Callbacks will be held Wednesday, April 26 *The Taming of the Shrew* – adapted and directed by Lisa Ortenzi *Performance Dates June 16 – July 2* Rehearsals begin April 30 *Macbeth* – adapted and directed by Tyson Douglas Rand *Performance Dates July 21 – August 6*, Rehearsals begin in early June No appointment necessary. Artists will be seen in the order of sign in. There are no AEA contracts available. No housing is provided. All actors and production staff are paid a stipend. Actors may participate in either or both productions. Company members are invited to take part (at no charge) in a six-part workshop on acting Shakespeare, with an emphasis on skills required for performing outdoors. This workshop will also be available to the general public. Prepare two contrasting monologues. Total delivery time of both monologues combined should not exceed three minutes. At least one of your two monologues must be from the works of Shakespeare. For consideration, bring TWO COPIES of each - head shot & resume, and please also bring *any & all possible* known conflicts between the dates of May 1 & July 21 AND Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through August 6.

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HOT READS
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 16 Apr '17

16 Apr '17

The collected works of Cleveland author, Joey Bauer, are available on kindle – (Amazon and all other kindle apps). Treat yourself to some of the best legal fun that you can have with your clothes on. "Hollywood Raw" - a raunchy memoir - Movie stars caught with their pants down; teen idol tells all; "Married with Children" exposed ... Featured on the Montel Williams Show … “This book has everyone talking.” “Occupation Wiseguy” – a novel – A college boy is tapped by a greatly feared Mafioso to write his biography. It was a good day for a murder. Based on the true story of the Cleveland mob, their very good New York friends and the kid who blew the house down. "Teen Angels" - a play – Kids at juvenile hall and an ally fight the power. Only the strong survive. Meet the collateral damage, the boys and girls who might have been you or yours. Their pain has a long shelf life, and it demands to be felt. Based on a true story set to raw gangster rap and “Those Oldies but Goodies” by Little Caesar & the Romans. "Skating Hollywood Blvd." - five plays about life in the Hollywood fast lane. "The biggest dreamers of all are drawn to Tinseltown like moths to a flame. Every guy you meet there has a headshot, a screenplay and a fantasy: scores the Porsche, wins the Oscar and pulls mad freaky starlet puss." Based on true stories set to “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” by Ronnie Spector. "Mendy Berry, Jewish Cowboy" - a play - Baby boomers Mendy and Chunky, his black-and-proud sidekick, pledged loyalty until the end, and this is it. As kids, they found sanctuary from abusive fathers, ruthless bullies and poverty at their neighborhood movie house. For Mendy, the matinee never ended, but, for Chunky, it ended way too soon. "Two Old Jews walk in a Deli" - a play - "You don't have to be Jewish to love matzo ball soup, but it wouldn't hurt." The story of two pals, corned beef, Viagra and a hot waitress with a big secret. Based on a true story set to “Hava Nagila” and “Coney Island Baby” by the Excellents, ’62. "Two Guys from Cleveland" - a novel - Best pals fall for the same girl, who offers them a timeshare. She marries one of them, but still itches for his sidekick. When she starts scratching, things get crazy. Based on a true story set to those smokin’ ‘50’s golden oldies and “Beer Barrel Polka” by Frankie Yankovic. "Cue the Sunset" - a play - Two Bronx boys have champagne tastes and Kool Aid budgets. They set out to seek glamour, glory and gold with a liquor store cashier, the cops, a gun and Fate awaiting them at day's end. Based on a true story set to raw gangster rap and “Somewhere over the Rainbow.” “Buckeye by Choice” – a play – A wide-eyed and bi-curious OSU freshman super fan encounters his gridiron hero in the shower, and things get sticky. “Look who’s calling somebody Crazy” – a play – A Hollywood tourist is hearing voices in his head. Meet the *speakers*: Neon, a notorious rapper; Cha Cha, a sizzling actress; and Big Baller, a porn flick producer. They have invited you to a no-rules cage match called group therapy.

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ATTN. FILMMAKERS
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 16 Apr '17

16 Apr '17

“Teen Angels,” my truth-based, edgy drama is available for production, and I am seeking a Cleveland centric filmmaker with a vision akin to my own with whom to collaborate. – (Afr. Am. or Hispanic, ages 25-35 with Hip Hop acumen and ease with Ebonics and Spanglish is a definite plus.) If that wets your appetite, please contact me at Joeybauer1967(a)gmail.com, and I will forward the screenplay. With a mixed gender and culturally diverse cast of nine, a single set, just one scene and a running time of 90 minutes, “Teen Angels” features a barrage of in-your-face dialogue and pure provocation. Movie goers, particularly ages 16 – 30, are in store for lots of bang for their buck with this one; it brazenly holds nothing sacred: family values, the law of the land nor, especially, authority figures of all stripes. The story takes place in a day room at Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall now and focuses on a very unique group therapy session, for which the closest comparison is a no-rules-ultimate-fighting-cage-match, led by social worker and aspiring movie cowboy, Mel Feinberg, 26, self-described as “a wise ass on a short leash.” The posse consists of seven inmates, all of them age 17, awaiting sentencing and quivering in a melodramatic display of mock fear of Dr. Crabtree, Afr. Am., the facility’s director, staunch advocate of force feeding her charges the gospel by any means necessary. As a side bar, we are drawn into the kids’ compelling histories of victimization and mind-blowing mayhem through a succession of brutally honest monologues/psychic bloodlettings. Their pain has a long shelf life, and it demands to be felt. With tongues and minds racing at warp speed and thoughts and emotions jostling for position, they are eagerly and suspiciously sorting out each other’s identities like an industriously sniffing, newly formed pack of dogs. We cheer them on, as they fight the power with only the strong left standing. My other work includes the risqué memoir, *Hollywood Raw*, and “On the Wall,” an urban drama, presented by L.A.’s Barnsdal Gallery Theatre. In addition, “Hotel California,” my psychological thriller; “Hollywood Cowboy,” my comedy; and “Cue the Sunset,” my Bronx tale - (all read at Cleveland’s Ensemble Theatre) – put my stamp on a multitude of theater patrons’ must-see lists. Apropos, a retrospective of my portfolio is available on kindle – (Amazon and all other apps). I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest. Cheers, Joey Bauer

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Studio Headshots
by Chris via NEohioPAL 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

Email me today at chris(a)capturemedia.pictures *Price*: $140 *What is included?* All the great shots from the 60 minute long shoot! We don't leave until we have the perfect shot. Ill edit 3-10 depending on what we get and you get them to print yourself! I send a set of Print Quality and a set of web quality for those online submissions! These all get retouched to the best of my ability. Advanced retouching is available at $35 a photo if you prefer. (This all goes to my editor who is based out of LA.) *Where?* Studio is in Mentor, Ohio *Hey Chris, I'm interested but where do I find your work?!* My samples are on my website, Instagram and Facebook: www.capturemedia.pictures www.instagram.com/agnew12 www.facebook.com/capturemediallc I also do Event photography but do not post samples on site so email me if you want samples. I also do Senior Photos and Family Portraits. Let's talk soon!

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LILLIAN PYLES CASTING / 'DEATH METAL'
by via NEohioPAL 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

'DEATH METAL' feature film...being shot June 2017. The breakdown and film description for ‘DEATH METAL’ can be found: lillianpylescasting.com (under the NEWS tab) & LILLIAN PYLES CASTING FACEBOOK Below are the two (2) characters being auditioned Tuesday April 18th 2pm-6pm EMAIL: Headshot & resume for consideration to audition: deathmetalauditions(a)gmail.com THE COMPOSER: (middle aged) The Composer is incredibly talented, but lacking that certain something that would bring him/her the fame and fortune he/she craves. He/she made a deal with the darkness in exchange for immortality, thinking that would mean his/her music would echo through the ages; instead, he’s/she’s a nameless ghost trapped in the music’s curse until he’s/she’s able to find a replacement. Once, he/she was just a kid from the French countryside who came to Paris with nothing but a violin and an artist’s heart; now, his/her soul has been thoroughly corrupted by evil. (Must speak some French or able to fake it well & familiar with the violin) DEVIN: (male, 20s). Devin is Abyssinister’s bass player. He’s an ironic, sharp-tongued guy who doesn’t take anything too seriously, including the band, and his prodigious drug use. He loves to get under other bank members skin. Devin enjoys playing metal because he thinks it’s ridiculous fun. At heart, he’s a decent guy, but he’s cynical, and needs to test people and situations with HUMOR to see if it’s for real before he commits himself.

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Learn All About Reiki
by Andrea Belser via NEohioPAL 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

Interested in learning about the holistic practice of Reiki? Amalgam Arts & Wellness will hold its first Reiki I session, to help you attune your energy to become a certified Reiki practitioner. Reiki is a Japanese method of using energy to promote health and wellness by aiding relief from stress, pain, and illness. Sunday, April 23rd from 1pm to 5pm<outlook-data-detector://6> in the Olmsted Community Center. For more information email AmalgamArtsWellness(a)outlook.com<mailto:AmalgamArtsWellness@outlook.com> or visit our website at www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com<http://www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com>. Sincerely, Andrea Belser McCormick Performing Artist/Instructor and Reiki Practitioner www.AndreaRBelser.com<http://www.AndreaRBelser.com> www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com<http://www.AmalgamArtsWellness.com> Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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One week until Ohio Shakespeare Auditions; paid performers for CAMELOT, THREE MUSKETEERS, CHARLES III, and SCAPIN
by via NEohioPAL 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL CASTING FOR INDOOR WINTER SEASON Ohio Shakes, located in Akron, is holding auditions for its indoor season at Greystone Hall. Saturday April 22, 12:00-5:00 and Sunday April 23, 7:00-10:00. All actors paid, some special appearance AEA contracts avaliable. The indoor Greystone shows include: THE THREE MUSKETEERS: AN ADVENTURE, WITH MUSIC (Pine, Campbell) CAMELOT (Lerner & Loewe) SCAPIN (Molière) KING CHARLES III (Mike Bartlett) *Ohio premiere* Ohio Shakes is dedicated to telling classic stories in a way that "holds as 'twere the mirror up to nature" and is relevant to our entire community. We encourage folks of all genders, ethnicities, physical abilities, and ages to audition. To schedule an audition, read the info here: [ http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/news/2017/3/1/auditions-for-indoor-g… ]( http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/news/2017/3/1/auditions-for-indoor-g… )

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SEEKING GIRL AND BOY FOR CAST
by Dave Cockley via NEohioPAL 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

We are seeking a middle or high school Girl and Boy for lead roles to finish off the cast for the music video THOSE RUNAWAY RASCALS. We are beginning to learn the songs and will rehearse the play later in the summer and will shoot the video in June. If you are interested in joining in our cast let me know by contacting: captaindave2898(a)aol.com <mailto:captaindave2898@aol.com> Captain Dave Productions

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