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LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SPRING DANCE CAMPS AT FRENCH CREEK!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Fairy Tale Dance Camp AGES 3-5 Read a fairy tale, learn a dance, make a craft, and have a show & tell for friends and loved ones at the end! March 29th, 10AM-12PM $10 Register by 5pm 3/27 online<http://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/46752/> or call (440) 949-5200 Pop Star Dance Camp AGES 6-10 Learn hip choreography, decorate your pop star accessories, and then have a lip sync show & tell for friends and loved ones at the end! March 30th, 1PM-3PM $10 Register by 5pm 3/27 online<http://reservations.metroparks.cc/programs/46753/> or call (440) 949-5200 French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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NEW Summer Camps with Rubber City Shakespeare and Spotlight School of the Arts
by Sarah Bailey via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

*Rubber City Shakespeare and Spotlight School of the Arts* *Brand new Summer Camps!* *Spend your summer performing and creating. Our companies are joining forces to create new and innovative arts inspired camps for your students. Explore, Learn, Create and Perform with us this summer!* *Questions: sarah(a)rubbercityshakes.com <sarah(a)rubbercityshakes.com>* *Theater Classes* *Something Rotten- Shakespeare Workshop <https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/969986>* *$350 tuition June 12-23* *Ages 7-14; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. * If to be or not to be is the question, then the answer is to be at this workshop! Join the professional actors and teaching artist at Rubber City Shakespeare as they teach your student all they need to know about the Bard. Morning classes will focus on classical acting technique, stage combat and script analysis. Students will put those skills to use in their afternoon rehearsal of *Hamlet*. Experience the power of Shakespeare in this one of a kind class. The class will perform on the last day of camp at 6:30 PM at the home of Rubber City Shakespeare. *Greek Week <https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/969987> $175 tuition* *June 26-30* *Ages 7-14; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.* Travel in time and walk among the ancients with our fun-filled Greek Week. Students will explore the origins of theater and re-imagine the classics through play-writing, acting technique and mask making. Your child will create an original work in the Greek style of drama. Move over Percy Jackson--there are some new Rubber City Kids in town! The class will present their original work on the final day of camp at 6:30 PM at the home of Rubber City Shakespeare. *Musical Theater Performance Classes* *Rubber City Shakespeare and Spotlight on the Arts are partnering to create a brand new theatrical experience. Our senior company will have intensive technique training in the morning in dance, music and theater and will put that technique to work in the afternoon as they rehearse for a fully produced show. Our mini company will join in the afternoon for rehearsals. Students will work with some of the best talent in Northeast Ohio as they train with a professional Director, Voice teacher and Dance Instructor. This fun and creative environment will nurture each performer at their level and challenge them to become better at their craft. This is a great class for beginners to experts! Our summer stock company will perform a fully produced musical on the last day at the home of Rubber City Shakespeare in Downtown Akron. * *Disney's The Lion King, KIDS <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online>* *Tuition: $450* *July 10-21, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.* *Senior company (ages 7-14)* *Mini company (ages 5-6)* *1:00-5:00 p.m.* *Tuition: $200* *Disney's Aristocats, Kids <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online>* *Tuition: $450* *July 24- August 4, **9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.* *Senior company (ages 7-14)* *Mini company (ages 5-6)* *1:00-5:00 p.m.* *Tuition: $200* *Dance Classes* *Mommy and Me - Tea for Two <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online>* *Tuition: $120* *Ages 10-24 months* *June 5-9; 9:00-10:00 a.m. daily* ** Look at that baby go! You and your baby will explore the world around, as your baby works on large motor development and fine motor skills. We will dance, sing and play….the best part it, it’s all done together! This class is based on children’s literature with the goal to bring stories to life. Children will learn through music and the importance of rhythm as pre-reading skills with mommy and our experienced instructor. <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> *Core Dance Intensive <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online>* *Tuition:$250* *Grades 5-9* *June 12-16; 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. daily* ** This four day energetic and exciting dance intensive is intended for the intermediate/advanced dancer grades 5 and up and is designed to give dancers the opportunity to fine tune their technique and experience choreography and technique classes from Master Teachers. Each day will include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. Students will shine at the end of the week performing in a dance concert for their family and friends! *PINKALICIOUS Dance Camp <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online>* *Tuition: $175* *Ages 5-9* *June 12-16; 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. daily* ** This five day camp is based on the children’s book Pinkalicious! Students will be taught by Pinkalicious herself in this fun and interactive dance camp. The week will be filled with tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre, crafts, fun and everything PINK! Students will perform their Perfect Pinkalicious Performance at the end of the week for parents and friends! *Movin with Moana <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> * *Tuition: $125* *Ages 4-8* *June 26-30; 9:00-11:00 a.m. daily* ** Join the real Moana and our instructor in this musical theatre based camp. Create a story through crafts, musical theatre and dance instruction inspired by the movie Moana! We use our bodies, voices, and imaginations to join Moana as she searches Polynesia for a fabled island and mysterious secrets! A performance will take place on the last day of class! <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online> *Cirque Du Sol’baby <https://www.spotlightschoolofthearts.com/book-online>* *Tuition: $105* *Ages 3-6* *August 7-11; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. daily* Turn your attention to the center ring as your child’s imagination begins to soar. This class is for the budding young performer, they will dance like a ballerina on the high ropes and dramatically tame the lion in the center ring. Our circus participants will hear stories, sing songs, engage in dramatic play and work on balance and coordination. Your preschooler will jump at the chance to imagine and grow! Spotlight on their imagination! *Show Choir* *Spotlight Singers <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d44ada828aaff2-spotlight>* *Tuition: $200* *Ages 9-15* *June 26-30; 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily* *This camp is *By audition only* (there is no cost to audition)* *Auditions will take place on May 20 from 1-4p.m.* *Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song.* Sing and dance with this new outreach program at Spotlight. Our dancers/singers will perform once a month at area community events. They will share their talents and gain experience. Your child will spend a week learning the routine and a year performing! Each member will receive a t-shirt and a show choir costume to wear throughout the season. Program fee includes camp and costume. Rubber City Shakespeare Company 647 E. Market Street Akron, Oh 44304 234-252-0272 <(234)%20252-0272> info(a)rubbercityshakes.com Spotlight School of the Arts 1065 Medina Rd. Medina, OH $$256 330-414-0359 marissa(a)spotlightschoolofthearts.com

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Cleveland Critics Circle website
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Curious about what the members of the Cleveland Critics Circle think of various local productions? To read their reviews go to: www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com>•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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CARRIE the musical at Beck Center!
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Beck Center Teen Theater presents High School Horror with CARRIE<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/carrie-the-musical-2/> Cult classic musical comes to Mackey Theater through April 2 Beck Center Teen Theater continues their 2016-2017 season with CARRIE the musical, March 31-April 2, 2017 in the Mackey Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. A student matinee will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 30. Tickets are on sale now at 216.521.2540 x10 or beckcenter.org. CARRIE the musical contains strong language and adult content. Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she is an outcast who is bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie's just discovered she's got a special power, and if pushed too far...she's not afraid to use it. Based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King, this production features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and book by Lawrence D. Cohen. With a cast of 21 Beck Center students ages 12 to 19, this notorious musical is directed by Associate Director of Youth Theater Education Jonathan Kronenberger. He is joined by musical director Larry Goodpaster and choreographer Katie Zarecki. "It's always exciting to work with our teens on a piece which has characters their own age and reflects their own experiences," remarked Kronenberger. "High school can be a hellish time for people. We need to remind ourselves that we're all human, and what does it cost to be kind?" Tickets are $12 for Adults/Seniors and $10 for Children (18 and under), and may be purchased online at beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/carrie-the-musical-2/> or by calling 216.521.2540 x10. Discounted group rates and student matinee tickets for classes are available by calling Customer Service Manager Rennie Tisdale at 216.521.2450 x28. The remainder of the Youth Theater season also includes Schoolhouse Rock Live!, May 12-21, 2017. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. Free onsite parking is available. The 2016-2017 Youth Theater season is presented by the Mort and Iris November Philanthropy Fund, and is made possible by the support of Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council. Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for individuals with special needs, outreach education programming, and gallery exhibits featuring local, regional, and international artists.

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Timely Talk–Back this Friday at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

“EXCELLENT…Beck’s production is OUTSTANDING” – Cool Cleveland “PERFECTLY CAST…a thinking person's play that will open up dialogue” – Talkin' Broadway Cleveland “GRIPPING…delivers everything with a much appreciated naturalness” – Cleveland Jewish News “BOLD…has a good wit” – Cleveland SCENE Magazine A GREAT WILDERNESS By Samuel D. Hunter Recipient of the 2014 MacArthur Genius Grant Fellowship Directed by Scott Spence March 3 – April 9, 2017 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 3 p.m. Sundays TALK–BACK: Friday, March 31 beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/great-wilderness/> Beck Center for the Arts proudly presents the regional premiere of A Great Wilderness March 3 through April 9, 2017 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Written by 2014 MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Samuel D. Hunter, A Great Wilderness begins with Walt as he prepares for a reluctant retirement. After decades as the gentle–natured leader of a Christian retreat that endeavors to "cure" gay teens, Walt is packing up his life when Daniel arrives. Soon after, Daniel disappears into the Idaho wilderness, leading to a truly explosive turn of events. With profound humanity, this play navigates complex moral terrain, and explores the inconstant strength of our personal convictions. Strong content. A timely Talk–Back<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/a-timely-talk-back/> will immediately follow the 8 p.m. performance of A Great Wilderness on Friday, March 31. This daring drama addresses issues currently appearing in the daily news. It not only explores LGBTQ conversion therapy, but reflects the ongoing challenges that come with prejudices still evident today. Our panelists will speak to these issues and other relevant topics. About the panelists: § Ryan Clopton–Zymler, Community Relations Manager, The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland § Gwen Stembridge, Northeast Ohio Coordinator, Equality Ohio § Scott Spence, Artistic Director and A Great Wilderness Director, Beck Center for the Arts § Tim Tavcar, A Great Wilderness Cast Member Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. This production of A Great Wilderness is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. It is generously sponsored the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council. CAST Tim - Brian Byers Eunice - Heidi Harris* Abby - Lenne Snively* Janet - Kelly Strand Walt - Tim Tavcar Daniel - Christian John Thomas PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director, Director - Scott Spence Technical Director, Scenic Designer - Aaron Benson Costume Designer - Aimee Kluiber Lighting Designer - Steve Shack Sound Designer - Richard B. Ingraham Stage Manager - Diana D'Alessandro Assistant Stage Manager - Hayley Baran *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA).

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Stow Players Presents: "Denial is Not a River in Egypt" - a FREE staged reading!
by B W via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

AS PART OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP NEW LOCAL WORK, STOW PLAYERS IS PROUD TO PRESENT: "DENIAL IS NOT A RIVER IN EGYPT" WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY BRIAN WESTERLEY A dramedy about Spencer, a young gay man who, while comfortable with his sexuality, still has a problem falling for the wrong guy. In this case, it's his best friend, Curtis. Curtis is straight & living with his girlfriend, Cadella, a manipulative shrew who will do anything to hold on to her man. We also meet Casey, Spencer's ex & now voice of reason, & Erica, Curtis's old school chum. Together, they do their level best to show Curtis that denial is really only a river in Egypt. STARRING: MICHAEL KNOBLOCH MASON SHUMAN DAWN SNIADAK-YAMOKOSKI NATHAN HACH ANNA-JEANNINE KEMPER HERMAN MONDAY, MARCH 13TH AT 7:30PM ADMISSION IS FREE! THERE WILL BE A TALKBACK AFTER THE PERFORMANCE IN ORDER FOR THE WRITER TO HEAR IDEAS & CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THE SCRIPT. STOW PLAYERS 5238 YOUNG RD. STOW, OH 44224

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Audience Reaction: Don't Miss "Of Mice and Men" at Coach House
by Peter Spellos via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Don't miss this show...small theatre, big performances! Excellent acting, excellent directing of this timely classic.

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PICKWICK AUDITIONS - PAID - 4 WOMEN, 1 MAN
by Michael Rogaliner via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

PICKWICK & FROLIC AUDITIONS 2035 East 4th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 Beauty Queen KillerPickwick's Newest Murder Mystery Comedy The Kiddie Royale Pageant Girls have grown up and they're out for Revenge. 4 WOMEN, 1 MAN (20's to 50's with some singing) Auditions: Wednesday, April 5 7pm - 8pm Please e-mail your interest to rogalinerm(a)sbcglobal.net for planning purposes.This is a scripted show with some pop music and audience interaction. Digital photos & resumes encouraged. If you can not make this audition, contact above e-mail address to schedule another date. Rehearsals begin August 2017. 3-4 days per week. Show opens September 22, 2017 for a year run. One performance most weekends on Saturday nights. Pay is $75 - $100 per show. (approx. 35 - 40 Shows) Please know potential rehearsal and performance conflicts. AUDITION PREPARATIONACTING: Read from script or 1 minute prepared monologue. SINGERS: Bring CD karaoke track (preferable) or 1 minute a cappella piece.Non-Singers will be considered.SPECIAL TALENTS: Please be able to demonstrate any other talentappropriate to a Beauty Pageant. (Baton twirling, dance, tumbling etc.) CHARACTERSHildegard Stevenson (30's - 50's. Strong Singer.)Former Toddlers & Tiaras-Type Pageant DirectorJack Milk (20's - 30's)Pageant Host. Problem Solver. Masculine.Susan Dulzer (20's - early 30's)Sexy & Unscrupulous Pageant ContestantGracie Hart (20's - early 30's)Perky & Plastic Beauty Pageant ContestantRita Funkhauser (20's - early 30's)Recovering Anorexic/Wiccan Pageant Contestant Pickwick & Frolic is located between Euclid and Prospect on East 4th Street in downtown Cleveland across from the House of Blues Restaurant. Written & Directed by Michael RogalinerMusic Directed by John DiSanto

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Headshots!
by Chris via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Email me today at chris(a)capturemedia.pictures *Price*: $140 *What is included?* All the great shots from the 60 to 90 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! *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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AUDITIONS SISTER ACT - AMHERST SANDSTONE SUMMER THEATRE
by Chris Favre via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Sandstone Summer Theatre of Amherst, Ohio is pleased to announce an audition date for *Sister Act: The Musical,* under the direction of Kristina Rivera and Music Direction under Melissa Anderson. Audition will be held on Wednesday, April 5th from 7 – 9 PM at Marion Steele High School in the South Lobby (entrance by football field). Address is 450 Washington St, Amherst, OH 44001. Please plan on staying the whole time. Please prepare 32 bars in the style of the show, but not from the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided. Be prepared for dance audition and cold readings from the script. Headshots encouraged. Sister Act will be performed on July 13, 14 and 15. Please email us at sandstonesummertheatre(a)gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/amherstsst. We are looking to cast all roles (age ranges are only a suggestion). ... Deloris Van Cartier An aspiring performer, trying to find both fame and a place in the world. When forced to hide in the convent, she initially refuses to embrace her new lifestyle but learns to embrace it when she works with the choir. Loud-mouthed, and sassy, but ultimately caring. Gender: female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Mother Superior The head of the convent, sarcastic and a bit stiff. Extremely protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris and her musical teachings. Gender: female Age: 50 to 70 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: D3 Sister Mary Robert A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy and soft-spoken, but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her live a shell of a life. Gender: female Age: 16 to 25 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: F#3 Sister Mary Patrick A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable. Gender: female Age: 35 to 50 Sister Mary Lazarus A nun of the convent and the head of the choir. Rather deadpan and the least welcoming of any of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris's soul music. Gender: female Age: 50 to 70 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: F3 Monsignor O'hara One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood. Gender: male Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E3 Curtis A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. Gender: male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Eddie Souther The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 Tj Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. Gender: male Age: 16 to 30 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Db3 Joey One of Curtis's thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man. Gender: male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Pablo One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish. Gender: male Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Sister Mary Martin-of-tours A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity. Gender: female Age: 40 to 60 Sister Mary Theresa A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch. Gender: female Age: 60 to 70 Michelle One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Tina One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Ernie One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Ensemble Nuns; Bar Denizens (Bar Patron, Waitress, Pool Player, Drag Queen); Homeless People; Fantasy Dancers

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