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Headshots by Cath Smith, Free Prints! - Get Noticed, Be Remembered!
by Jodi Holmes via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Get noticed with professional headshots that show your range as an actor. Book a session for $150 and receive 50 high-quality prints of your two best images to share with casting directors and agents. Call Cath Smith Photography at (440) 497-0023 or email cath(a)cathsmithphotography.com to schedule your session now! Jodi Holmes

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Second week for "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Weathervane Playhouse
by Fred Gloor via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

We have Thursday through Sunday performances this week. Saturday and Sunday's performances are nearly sold-out Weathervane Playhouse brings "Jesus Christ Superstar" to the stage. What's the buzz? The original rock opera is what's-a-happening. AKRON, OH - Weathervane Playhouse presents Jesus Christ Superstar, the original rock opera, March 30 to April 23, 3017. Performance days and times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 pm (with no performance on Easter Sunday, April 16). Additionally a 10 a.m. performance will be presented for school groups on Tuesday, April 4. A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Director Melanie YC Pepe says of the production, "Jesus Christ Superstar is a courageous musical. It invites the audience to look at someone they don't understand and try to see the world from their point of view. That is a very difficult thing to do." Tickets for Jesus Christ Superstar are $10-$26 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com> About the Play: Jesus Christ Superstar was the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage and first came to major theatres when it debuted on Broadway in October 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York. Less than 12 months after the Broadway show opened, the rock spectacle went to London, exploding onto the West End at the Palace Theatre in August 1972 in a hugely successful production. By 1980, after 3,358 performances, Jesus Christ Superstar had become the longest running musical in West End history at the time and grossed $12.3 million. In all, Jesus Christ Superstar has grossed over $205 million and has been professionally produced in 42 countries around the world! About the Creators: Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber was born on March 22, 1948, and grew up in South Kensington, England. His childhood was spent in a home filled with music and he demonstrated, from an early age, an extraordinary talent for it. He is the composer of many musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, Starlight Express, The Phantom of the Opera, and Sunset Boulevard. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom knighted him in 1992 as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. He is the recipient of seven Tony Awards, three Grammys, one Oscar, an International Emmy and a Golden Globe. In 2006, he was named one of five of that year's Kennedy Center Honors recipients. Love Never Dies, a sequel to his Phantom of the Opera, opened in London in 2010. In 2011, he wrote the music for a new stage version of The Wizard of Oz. Originally starring Michael Crawford (the original star of Broadway's Phantom of the Opera), the production opened in London in March 2011 and ran until September 2012 (followed thereafter by a production in Toronto and a U.S. tour). His newest show, School of Rock: The Musical, opened on Broadway in 2015 (and is still playing to enthusiastic audiences at the Winter Garden Theatre). His foundation, the Andrew Lloyd Webber Music Program, is one of England's leading arts and education charities. Currently, nearly 3,000 children receive free musical instruments and music tuition throughout their school careers thanks to the foundation's gifts. Lyricist Tim Rice was born in Buckinghamshire, England, on November 10, 1944. He entered the world of popular music as the lead singer of the pop-rock group the Aardvarks and went on to sing occasionally with other popular rock groups of the 1960s. He published his first song, That's My Story, in 1965 - the same year he met his eventual musical partner, Andrew Lloyd Webber. In addition to Jesus Christ Superstar, the two Englishmen collaborated on the blockbuster musicals Evita and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Rice has worked with other notable composers, including Marvin Hamlisch and Paul McCartney, and received three Grammys for his work on Walt Disney's Aladdin. With Elton John, he wrote the lyrics for Disney's The Lion King. In 2010, he reunited with his Joseph...Dreamcoat collaborator Andrew Lloyd Webber to create new songs for a stage version of The Wizard of Oz. His most recent project as a lyricist is a musical version of the World War II novel From Here to Eternity, which played in London's West End from October 2013 through March 2014. For interviews, cast photos, or more information contact Fred Gloor at 330-836-2626. Ext 16 or fgloor(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:fgloor@weathervaneplayhouse.com> The cast and crew of Jesus Christ Superstar include: THE CAST JUSTIN WILLIAMS Jesus of Nazareth ADAM VIGNEAULT Judas Iscariot DAWN SNIADAK-YAMOKOSKI Mary Magdalene JOSHUA LARKIN Pontius Pilate PATRICK MICHAEL DUKEMAN King Herod TYLER FERREBEE Annas ADAM ALDERSON Caiaphas GEORGE CSANYI Peter AIDAN McKEON Simon Zealotes WILL C. CROSBY MARK SCOTT Pharisee APOSTLES Frank Castorena Jason Davis Anthony Harbert Frank Lucas Lucas Ostronisky John Rader APOSTLES (cont.) Jared Sparks Scott Thanasiu ENSEMBLE Hannah Case Cathy Csanyi Kat Glover Danielle Gruhler Kaitlyn Harris Natalie Laymon Reyna Moran Patty Rhodes Amanda Vigneault Andrew Yamokoski THE CREATIVE TEAM MELANIE YC PEPE Director JOHN EBNER Musical Director KEVIN LAMBES Assistant Director, Choreographer JEANNIE CLARKSON Stage Manager BRYSON LAMBES Assistant Stage Manager CHRISTOPHER PEPE Sound Designer KAREN BURRIDGE Properties Designer RICHARD MORRIS, JR. Lighting Designer/Scenic Designer/Technical Director JASEN J. SMITH Costume Designer KATHY KOHL Assistant Technical Director KELLIE ROSSINI Master Electrician Weathervane Playhouse provides high-quality live theater with volunteer artists, designers, and technicians under professional direction, delivers education and training in theater arts and appreciation, and engages and entertains its audience to enrich the quality of life in Northeast Ohio. ### Weathervane Playhouse's 2016-2017 Season Support Provided by: AARP Akron Community Foundation Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust Margaret Dietz GAR Foundation Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation The Millennial Group Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine Ohio Arts Council OMNOVA Solutions Foundation WKSU 89.7 FM Fred Gloor Marketing Coordinator Weathervane Playhouse 330-836-2626 xt 16

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Call For Directors
by Marc Howard via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

*Aurora Community Theatre* ******* **CALL FOR DIRECTORS ********* *A.C.T. Is accepting resumes for two productions in their 2017-2018 season* *Annie* *(regular season)* *Performance Dates - 11/03 to 12/02 2017* *A Midsummer’s Night Dream* *(benefit show)* *Performance Dates - 03/02 to 03/10 2018* *Interested directors please submit a resume and cover letter to:* *marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com <marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com>*

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FINAL WEEKEND of BLOOM at French Creek Theatre!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

French Creek Theatre is proud to announce… BLOOM By Andrew Morton Directed by Skip Corris Following a violent incident at school, a 15-year-old boy is assigned to work with his social worker’s father, an urban gardener coping with the loss of his wife. Over the course of one summer, a budding friendship empowers them to grow beyond their troubled pasts. FEATURING Tobin Grendzynski Ray Cosma Linda Cosma Kristina Rivera Haily Simeral PERFORMANCES March 31-April 9 Fri & Sat at 7PM Sun at 3PM TICKETS Youth: $10 Adult: $15 Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online<http://metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php> or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily. French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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"The Addams Family" at Mayfield High School April 7th - 9th - one weekend ONLY!!
by Larry Braun via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

"The Addams Family" presented by Mayfield Choral Music Boosters Performance dates: Friday April 7th - 7pm Saturday April 8th - 7pm Sunday April 9th - 2pm Location: Mayfield High School 6116 Wilson Mills Rd. Mayfield Village, OH 44143 Ticket prices at the door: Adults - $12 Students/Senior Citizen - $10 Discounted Presale Tickets Available Now: https://mayfieldmusical.yapsody.com/ Artistic Director/Choreographer: Larry Braun (216) 990-4065 - mayfieldmusical(a)gmail.com <mailto:mayfieldmusical@gmail.com> Director of Vocal & Instrumental Music - Brian Fancher Technical Director - Vinny Polowy Asst. Technical Director / Scenic Artist - Jenny Walker Costume Design - David Glowe Sound Design - Rock the House Entertainment Group

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Scenic Arts Instructor needed
by Meriel via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Brecksville Theater on the Square is looking for a Scenic Artist to help with a scene painting portion of their summer camp. Would need to be available July 10-19, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM daily, Mon- Fri. Previous experience working in a camp setting with students in grades 1-8 is preferred. This is a paid position. Please send resume to Meri Sikora at education(a)btots.org.

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Healthy Dancers FINAL DAY TO REGISTER!
by Regina Pietraroia via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

*Today is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER for our Healthy Dancers workshop!* This special day is designed to teach students about the importance of self-care and dancing smart to avoid injuries! Workshops and activities will include: - FOAM ROLLING WORKSHOP with Anni Li-Conrad, Physical Therapist and Dance Rehab Specialist - FLOOR BARRE & AWARENESS IN BALLET TECHNIQUE with Janet Dziak, Artistic Director of North Pointe Ballet - NUTRITION WORKSHOP with Rachel Soucie, Certified Holisitc Health Counselor - MODERN TECHNIQUE with Rachel Soucie - PILATES with Regina Pietraroia, Dance Arts Director - ESSENTIAL OILS FOR DANCERS with Chrissy Houtz - Special take home gifts! Don't miss this great opportunity to learn more about how to be the best dancer you can be! OPEN TO ALL AREA DANCERS AGES 9 AND UP - and by request, yes, adult dancers and educators are welcome too! $45 for all day workshops and special gifts Don't miss this awesome opportunity to learn and grow as a dancer! Register today by emailing DANCEARTSBYREGINA(a)GMAIL.COM *Regina Pietraroia* *Artistic Director**, Dance Arts by Regina* 10670 Royalton Road N Royalton, OH 44133 440-230-9018 www.danceartsbyregina.com Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/danceartsbyregina> and Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/danceartsbyregina>

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Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference
by Jamie Koeth via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

The Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium Presents The 7th Annual Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference TEACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM for Acting Teachers & ACTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM for Actors Nephew of Anton Chekhov and Stanislavski’s “most brilliant pupil,” Michael Chekhov developed a visceral, practical and profoundly inspired acting technique. Enrich your craft and free yourself with Certified Master Teachers in this empowering technique! Michael Chekhov Acting Technique Certification Conference 2017 MODULE 1 (first time students) June 5-10, 2017 Mount Union University, Alliance, OH Resident Option: $995 (includes lodging & food) Commuter Option: $800 (Includes food) Payment plan available Participants must have at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or equivalent theatrical experience Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jqlsI6SGkY Registration Link: http://www.mountunion.edu/chekhov Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium Website: http://greatlakesmichaelchekhovconsortium.com Email questions to GLMCC President and Producing Director Mark Monday at GLMCC(a)mountunion.edu<mailto:GLMCC@mountunion.edu> -Jamie Koeth AEA, SAG-AFTRA, MFA Director, Jamie Koeth Studio Certified Associate Teacher, Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium jamiekoeth(a)hotmail.com<mailto:jamiekoeth@hotmail.com> “There can be no art without joy.” -Michael Chekhov

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CVLT Presents "Sex with Strangers"
by John Daugherty via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Burgeoning Director Brings “Sex” to Chagrin Falls CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO - On April 21, 2017, the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre will present the play, /Sex with Strangers/, under the helm of director Kourtney Daugherty. Performances will run April 21 to May 6 on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8:00 p.m. There will also be a Sunday Matinee on April 30 at 2:00 p.m. The show will be performed at CVLT’s River Street Playhouse on 56 River St - west of the main CVLT building. The play, written by Laura Eason, a writer for the hit Netflix show, /House of Cards/ is focused on lust, love, and the complex nature of identity in the digital age. When twenty-something star sex blogger and memoirist Ethan tracks down his idol, the gifted but obscure forty-ish novelist Olivia, he finds they each crave what the other possesses. As attraction turns to sex, and they inch closer to getting what they want, both must confront the dark side of ambition and the trouble of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away. Director Kourtney Daugherty, a valued regular performer, stage manager, and jack of all trades at CVLT, is stepping into new territory in this role. While she co-directed the 2016 /10-10 Festival/ and was the sole director of CVLT’s /Murder by the Falls/, this will be the first time she has been selected to do a regular production with the theater, currently in its 87th season. “While the show's title, /Sex with Strangers/, made me take notice, the content is what kept me interested,” Kourtney explains. “It's not just about watching two people engage in intimacy onstage. It's about what happens when their fantasies become reality. She adds, “the show takes the time to focus on what happens when these two people with mutual interests and obvious chemistry explore the possibility, even if just an illusion, of a real relationship, all while dealing with their own personal baggage and the exposure of one of their checkered pasts.” A newcomer to CVLT, Joe Kenderes will play Ethan. Joe most recently has been seen in Blank Canvas Theatre’s /39 Steps/ as Hannay and Medina Show Biz’s/...Spelling Bee /as Panch. He is also a founding member and performer for the Laughter League sketch comedy troupe. Christy Wright will play Olivia. She was last seen as Alex in/Kid Like Jake/ at Weathervane Playhouse and has graced the stages of Theater 8:15, Stow Players, CVLT, Western Reserve Playhouse, and Wolfcreek Players, among others. The producer for this production is Laurel Bryant, with Tom Boehringer as stage manager, and Marissa Gelender running the light and sound board Tickets for /Sex with Strangers/ are $12.00/each and can be purchased online at CVLT.org or by phone at 440-247-8955, 1-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre. ### -- John J. Daugherty Marketing/Publicity Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Box Office: (440) 247-8955 Cell: (330) 607-6245

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Berko preview: The 2017 Shaw Festival
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••* *To read Roy Berko's preview about the 2017 Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, go to www.royberko@yahoo.com <www.royberko@yahoo.com>••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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