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Housing for Visiting Musical Director
by Brian Byers via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Greetings, Cleveland Theater Community— Musical Director, Pianist, Conductor—Coming to Cleveland for 6 Week Musical Run—must secure her own Accommodations. Seeking Furnished Apartment or Single—In, or near Downtown—prefers to not Rent a Car. Rate Negotiable—with possibility for Trade of Educational Outreach Hours. Local Contact: Brian Byers bbyers(a)gmail.com 818-554-1441 <(818)%20554-1441>

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LAST Wknd: ROMEO & JULIET @ PHS (Fri SOLD OUT! Get tix 4 remaining dates!)
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

-------------------------------------------------------------- CSU Department of Theatre and Dance presents ROMEO & JULIET Cleveland State University's Department of Theatre and Dance, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, tells the tale of star-crossed lovers in William Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET. Playing the Outcalt Theatre in the Allen Theatre Complex of Playhouse Square March 2-12, 2017, the romantic tragedy is one of The Bard's most beloved classics. General Ticketing FRIDAY 3/10/17 is already SOLD OUT! But there are still tickets left for the Thursday, Saturday (limited) and Sunday performances! Most regular shows run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., as well as Sundays at 2 p.m. $10 General Admission Tickets are available by calling 216.241.6000, visiting playhousesquare.org<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/romeo-juliet>, or buying at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Tickets<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/romeo-juliet> are also available 60-minutes prior to performances at the Allen Theatre Complex. CSU Students, Faculty and Staff can purchase one $5.00 ticket per Valid CSU ID presented at time of in person purchase. The Story Directed by CSU Associate Professor Dr. Michael Mauldin, ROMEO & JULIET is one of Shakespeare's most recognized masterpieces. Romeo of the Montagues and Juliet of the Capulets fall in love, but their families are embroiled in an age-old feud, so they marry in secret. When Juliet's parents betroth her to another, and Romeo gets caught up in the death of a Capulet, these ill-fated lovers are tossed into a whirlwind of wretched fate that leaves both sides shocked and changed for all time. Director Dr. Michael Mauldin believes that Shakespeare's actors were swift and dazzling. "I hope to bring the excitement, fun, and heartbreak that Elizabethan audiences witnessed to Cleveland audiences," he says. Junior Theatre Major Sarah Blubaugh (who plays Juliet) agrees. "She's not the Juliet you've seen time and time again. I'm really excited to play her because it's another chance to show off a strong female in Shakespeare." The all CSU Cast includes Alexandra Bair (Lady Capulet), Sarah Blubaugh (Juliet), Chace Coulter (Lord Capulet), John P. Cox (Sampson/Friar John), Lainne Davis (Lady Montague), Jordan Ficyk (Tybalt), Benjamin Gillooly (Abram), Patrick Gladish (Mercutio) Casie Griffis (Balthasar), TJ Hayes (Friar Lawrence), Katie Huskey (Nurse), Zavier McLean (Prince), Nnamdi Okpala (Paris), Timothy Richard Parks (Lord Montague/Gregory/Apothecary), Daniel Weddell (Benvolio), and Eric Wloszek (Romeo). --------------------------------------------------------------

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Mac Wellman Homecoming Festival March 23 - 25!
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL PRESENTS THE MAC WELLMAN HOMECOMING FESTIVAL A three-day celebration of a groundbreaking playwright hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. Recognized among the most influential figures of the Off-Off-Broadway era, Mac Wellman has been described as an “avatar of alternatives” (American Theatre) and “James Joyce reborn as a rap artist” (The New York Times). Mac Wellman is an essential presence in the lineage of dramatists from the Cleveland area -- join us in giving him this long-overdue recognition! March 23 - 25, 2017 Cleveland State University & Additional Locations All events are open to the public, and most events are free. (Reservations and/or tickets for all events at Cleveland State University are not required.) Recommended for adults and teens. For more info, visit http://playwrightslocal.org/. ------------------------------ Presented by Playwrights Local In partnership with Cleveland State University Department of English, the NEOMFA Creative Writing Program, and the Michael Schwartz Library. With performances by Playwrights Local, Theater Ninjas, convergence-continuum, CSU Department of Theatre & Dance, Baldwin Wallace University Department of Theatre and Dance, and The Manhattan Project – Cleveland Lab, and contributions by many others. Curated by David Todd ------------------------------ Featuring: - Performances of Cleveland, Bitter Bierce, and other classic pieces - An exhibit of set models, props, and other memorabilia - Panel discussions and talkbacks - New short plays by local writers - A special Q&A with Mac Wellman himself! ------------------------------ For more information, see: Event homepage: http://playwrightslocal.org/mac-wellman-homecoming-festival/ Schedule: http://playwrightslocal.org/festival-program-information/ Mac Wellman Press Pack: http://playwrightslocal.org/mac-wellman-press-pack/ ------------------------------ Support for this festival is provided in the form of a Project Support II grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Support for Playwrights Local is provided by The AHS Foundation, The Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, The Cyrus Eaton Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, and The Ohio Arts Council.

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A FREE FARCE FOR ST. PATRICK'S WEEKEND
by Mark Little via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

A FREE FARCE FOR ST. PATRICK'S WEEKEND MURPHY'S WEDDING 35 MINUTES OF LAUGHTER MARCH 18 2:00 AT O'NEIL'S HEALTHCARE 605 Bradley Road, Bay Village, Ohio MARCH 19 6:00 AT MOJO'S COFFEE SHOP 600 Dover Center Road, Bay Village, Ohio For more information, contact Gregory J. Lavelle at (440) 724-4538 or lavellearb(a)aim.com

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Stand By! New Guests Upcoming on "Wake Up And Live with the Arts" & Richard Morris Correction
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Hello, Actors' Team & Arts Supporters . . . . Stay Tuned! Look for Peter Lawson Jones, Actor, & Mary Weems, Playwright, to be our featured guests on upcoming editions of "WU&Lw/Arts!" Note: If you, or someone you know, would make a great guest, eg. actors performing excerpts ofgar their works, playwrights, singers & dancers, musicians, poets, etc., please contact us at: wakeupandlives@gmail. We'd love to showcase & promote their talents.. Note. Richard Morris Correction: Richard is Technical Director/ Resident Designer for Weathervane Playhouse in Akron not Chagrin Valley "Wake Up And Live With the Ats" on YouTube presented by Sue Johnson, Producer/Director James McGilbray, Videographer Lester H. Bryant. Sr., Videographer / Editor Take a Look! See past YouTube clips of some of our recent & past featured guests on ''WU&Lw/Arts" WUAL Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL490E91078C2251D3 | | Recent Special Guests Featured on "WU&Lw/Arts" 1. Gary Webster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3s1HoGgzK0&feature=youtu.be Author, actor, playwright, director. Discusses his books on the Cleveland Indians & Cleveland Browns. 2. Tony Sias https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOvyVth5SrA&feature=youtu.be President & CEO, Karamu on Karamu's growrh & development, over the past year, since Tony's tenure began. 3. Richard Morris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Blre3eafTg Technical Director/ Resident Designer for Weathervane Playhouse in Akron on his upcoming plans. 4. Terrence Spivey .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjmNY-k-3oY New Associate Artist at North Shore Cultural Center, sharing his plans for upcoming performances. 5. Brian Evaret Chandler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq3_YgOVZyI Drama Instructor Rainey Institute, on the Black History Month presentation, & plans for Rainey's Drama Department. 6. Terrence Spivey and Chris Cipriani..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-eYF8IcK94 Chris, Marketing Director, Shore Cultural Center introduces 4th grade playwrights from Iowa Maple Scxhool,Myla Augustine Miller & Kennedy Walker. Please share with your social media lists. Note: Apologies. Sound technical difficulties, The show features, promotes, and showcases performing artists, the arts, and business and community organizations which support the arts. Your appearance, performance, and / or events announcements are broadcast to a large audience, which brings you to the attention of potential audiences, and those who make casting & hiring decisions. You can send your appearance to those on your Facebook, Linkdin, email, and other social media lists, thereby expanding your exposure to the arts and viewing community, advancing an appreciation for the arts and you as a talent, locally, regionally & nationally. We would appreciate donations to help keep the show ongoing, any amount, as well as a way to thank the Actors' Studio for your being a guest on the show. If you are a viewer, your donation would express your positive reaction to our efforts to promote performing artists . Won't you please send your donation via PayPal or, to submit by US mail, contact wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com for street address. The Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio Questions: wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com. Thank you for your financial support. Sue Johnson Director Wake Up And Live's Actors' Studio

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A Great Wilderness at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

"GRATIFYING...a wonderfully textured performance" - The New York Times "WORTH THE TREK...affecting drama that strengthens its hold on you bit by unpredictable bit" - Boston Globe "GRIPPING...delivers everything with a much appreciated naturalness" - Cleveland Jewish News 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 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. 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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Nerd Swing Dance this Friday in Lakewood!
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

Calling all nerds!! This is our annual pi dance where we celebrate our geeky nerdiness openly! Wanna dress like a Tardis? That's cool! Want to dress like a band geek? That's awesome too! The cost of the dance is $12 per person or $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID. If you are brand new to the Get Hep Swing dances you may attend for only $5. Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm with the swing geeks from Get Hep Swing! Geek number one is physics aficionado, Megan Hallstrom. Geek number two is computer scientist, David Aghassi. The first 30 people to arrive at the dance will receive a complimentary pi pencil. So many digits on one little pencil. ♥ Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) Hepcat Revival will kick off an awesome night of music and swing dancing until 12am. Be sure to pay attention to the songs that Hepcat plays. They have some special songs that fit our nerdy theme perfectly! When was the last time you danced to a jazzy version of the "Spiderman" theme song? Or to a swing song about plate tectonics? Be sure to wear your geekiest, nerdiest attire as we will be having a costume contest! Costume contest will take place during the first band break around 10pm. We have some awesomly nerdy prizes! (you should try your best to win) We are also selling pie as a fundraiser for our Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs swing dance program.* One slice is $3, 2 slices for $5 and a whole pie is $12. (If you would like to bake or buy and donate a pie to our cause that would be terrific. Please message me) *Our after-school, swing dance program was not funded this year but we are still taking 6-8 youth to the International Lindy Hop Championships near DC and to the National Jitterbug Championships in LA. Each couple will train all Summer long as they learn a unique routine to perform at both events. Everyone is welcome to come and have fun with us at the swing dance. There is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner. Most people dress casually, I mean nerdy! The best shoes to wear are comfortable and allow you to spin easily. The Lakewood Masonic Temple is located at 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. There is a parking lot in the back and plenty of street parking available too. Please enter the building through the front double doors. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, and special topic workshops. For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info(a)gethepswing.com

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Espionage, Nuns, Wine, Slamming door Farce. Read further....
by Michael Cranston via NEohioPAL 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

The Wadsworth Footlighters announce an open audition call for the first show of the 2017 season, a zany comedy of the highest order, “Drinking Habits” by Tom Smith. Auditions will occur at Grace Lutheran Church located at 146 High Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281 on the following dates: Sunday, March 19th at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, March 20th at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. SYNOPSIS: The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing, Sister Augusta and Sister Philomena, in an act of desperation, are secretly making wine and selling it, in an effort to keep the convent from closing. Mother Superior, who is opposed to alcohol entirely, is kept in the dark about this little prize winning secret. Enter Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancées, hot on the trail of the winemaking nuns. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, Mary Catherine, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Caretaker George and Father Chenille harbor jealousies, missed opportunities and pasts that have aged over the years like a bottle of vino. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: Mother Superior: Age range 40 plus – tee totaling head of the convent where “the devil’s hair tonic” is being made right under her nose. Worried convent will be shut down by spies sent from Rome and will go to great lengths to stay open. Sister Augusta: Age range 30 plus – Good hearted but willing to do anything to prevent Mother Superior from finding out about her an Sister Philamena’ s alternate pressing plans Sister Philamena: Age range 30 plus – Very innocent but has a heart of gold. Has a very hard time concealing the operation she and her cohort Sister Augusta are involved in. Sister Mary Catherine: Age range mid 20 plus – Transferred to Sisters of Perpetual Sewing. She knows that she belongs in this convent, but is hiding a secret that brought her there. Sally: Age range mid 20 plus – Serious newspaper reporter that feels she’s on the brink of cracking open an expose to put her into Ace reporter status after many years of being held back. Goes undercover to grab the expose of a lifetime. Paul: Age range mid 20 plus – Sally’s fiancé that she left at the altar to pursue her dreams. Strong physical comedy skills are extremely helpful to portray this character. Forlorn and henpecked, he’ll do anything to get Sally back including putting on long flowing robes. George: Age range mid 20 plus – Simple, Innocent Care taker and maintenance man for the convent. Father Chenille: HAS BEEN CAST Actors: No monologues. Cold Read form the script. First time actors are warmly welcome. Please bring current headshot if available (not required), and conflict dates with you. Production runs May 18 through May 21, 2017. Auditions will be a cold read from the script. The rehearsal schedule will be determined on cast availability and conflict schedule. Rehearsals run Sunday through Thursday evenings. CREW MEMBERS & NEWBIES: Audition nights are a perfect time to come out, meet the director, and express your interest in helping out backstage, be it in the role of a stage manager, lights & sound operator, concessions, or whatever else you might like to do. They’re also GREAT for first-timers to come out and observe how things are done, maybe express interest in being a helper, or read for a part! You never know what can happen! Questions? Please contact the show’s director, Mike Cranston at Director.Mike.Cranston(a)gmail.com. Visit www.wadsworthfootlighters.com or check out the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WadsworthFootlighters/

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VENUS by Suzan-Lori Parks Opens March 16
by Peter Fields via NEohioPAL 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

The Pan-African Theatre Ensemble http://www.the-pate.com/ http://www.facebook.com/thepateksu/ Presents *VENUS* by Suzan-Lori Parks in The African Community Theatre @ Kent State University Directed by D. Amy-Rose Forbes-Erickson http://www.facebook.com/thepateksu/ http://www.the-pate.com/ A satirical tale of agency, voyeurism, and a circus freak show. African Community Theatre (ACT) Oscar Ritchie Hall, Room 230 Department of Pan-African Studies Kent State University *March 16, 17, 18, 2017 –8pm and March 19, 2017 –2pm* *Talk Back on Saturday, March 18, 2017* Tickets: $10.00; KSU students enter free with ID - FlashPerks available Pre-sale tickets available - Rm 127 Oscar Ritchie Hall Tickets Available at the Door - One Hour Before Showtime Contact: The Department of Pan-African Studies, Kent State University Tel: (330) 672-2300 <(330)%20672-2300> and https: //www.kent.edu/pas/calendar-events --

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Seeking Storytellers for 2017 Waterloo Arts Fest
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

The Waterloo Arts Fest is seeking STORYTELLERS for its annual event, running from noon to 7:00pm on Saturday, June 24. Storytellers of all kinds and for all audiences are welcome to apply for this year’s “Storytellers’ Stage.” Multiple acts are invited to present short pieces, which may be repeated. A stipend will be provided. For a look at a recent Fest, click on the link below: http://waterlooarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WAF2015-ProgramWeb-1.pdf For additional information, see the Waterloo Arts website: http://waterlooarts.org/ Interested artists and acts, please email the following to playwrightslocal(a)gmail.com: - Name(s) and contact info - Brief description of piece or act, with compact bio(s) - Indication of ability to perform on outdoor stage, weather permitting - Essential performance requirements (microphone, space, etc.) - Availability on Saturday, June 24, 2017 Submissions are currently being accepted! Please reply by March 21!

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