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FEATURE FILM CASTING
by Danny O'Donnell via NEohioPAL 05 Mar '17

05 Mar '17

Casting Call for KSUIF feature film being filmed during the 2017 summer in Kent, Ohio. Auditions are being held: March 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. As well as March 10th and 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Auditions will be held in Room 240 of Oscar Ritchie Hall on Kent State Universities Campus. (225 Terrace Drive, Kent, OH 44243) Looking for multiple actors, both male & female, ages 18-25 and 30-60. Any questions, or for further details, please e-mail us at kentstatefilms(a)gmail.com. Sincerely, Laura Kotula Assistant Director

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Review of "A Great Wilderness" at the Beck Center for the Arts
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

Navigating Beck’s ‘A Great Wilderness’ requires a moral compass Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Two hours of angst, with intermission. That’s pretty much the take away from Samuel D. Hunter’s 2014 drama “A Great Wilderness,” a play that promises more than it delivers in its regional premiere production at the Beck Center for the Arts. There’s the angst of well-intended Walt (a convincingly addled and endearing Tim Tavcar), as he wonders whether he has done more harm than good during his 30 years of running a Christian-based summer camp in the Idaho mountains devoted to turning gay boys straight. There’s the angst of his hypercritical business partner and ex-wife Abby (an impassioned Lenne Snively), whose gay son Isaac – an obvious biblical allusion to the sacrificial son of the prophet Abraham – took his own life years ago. There’s the angst of new client Daniel (a sweet, insecure Christian John Thomas), a teenager whose father condemns the boy’s homosexuality and sends him to the camp as a last resort. Daniel disappears into the woods shortly after his arrival, where he remains for most of the play. And there’s the angst of Daniel’s mother, Eunice (a perpetually distraught Heidi Harris), who fears that her missing son has died in the woods and then decides that this might be for the best. While emotional and occasionally gripping, none of this is sustainably theatrical. Not for two hours. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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Appts. Still Being Taken for "City of Angels" Auditions @ Beck Center~~~This Sunday/Monday Evenings!
by Scott Spence via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood (1st suburb west of Cleveland) is thrilled to announce auditions for the winner of the 1990 BEST MUSICAL Tony Award---"*City Of Angels*". {Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by David Zippel and Book by Larry Gelbart} The production will be directed by Beck Center Artistic Director Scott Spence, with Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster and Choreography by Martin Cespedes. *WHEN* Open Call auditions will take place BY APPOINTMENT on Sunday, March 5th (5PM to 8PM) and Monday, March 6th (6PM to 9PM). You may request an appointment by calling the *Beck Center Box Office at 216-521-2540 x10*. Callbacks will most likely occur the weekend of March 11th/12th.... times tbd. *WHO* We are seeking a diverse cast in terms of age, gender and ethnicity---and welcome ALL auditioners. Roles are available for ages 17 to 65. Both AEA (members of Actor's Equity) and NON-AEA will be seen. It is anticipated that Two AEA contracts {Guest Artist~~Tier 1} will be available. All actors 18 and older receive a stipend for their participation. *Rehearsal Period / Performance Dates* "City Of Angels" opens Friday, July 7th and closes Sunday, August 13th. Performances are only Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Rehearsals will begin on or around May 27th. *What To Prepare* In the initial Open Call audition you will need only to prepare one brief musical selection (60 to 90 seconds is fine.) Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided for you. You are free to provide your own accompanist should you prefer. While singing to taped accompaniment or singing a capella is permitted, it is not encouraged. Please prepare either a musical theatre selection, or a jazz standard of your choosing. Pick something that shows off your voice! Resumes and headshots are a plus, but not a requirement. *Movement Call* Movement calls will take place as part of the Callback Audition process. No movement calls will occur during the Open Call sessions. *Special Note to Non-Singers Wishing to Audition* Please do *NOT* make an appointment through our Box Office if you are hoping to be considered for a non-singing role *only*. Instead, please e-mail director Scott Spence at scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com to let us know of your interest, and you will receive a reply with further instructions. The non-singing roles include a variety of types (Thugs, Doctors, Actresses, Police Commissioners, Reporters, etc.) and age ranges (17 to 65). These roles, like principals, supporting and ensemble, are all featured as both Hollywood characters and Movie characters. *About The Show* CITY OF ANGELS is the rarest of Musical Comedies; one that is not only loaded with music and written in the contemporary jazz idiom, but also filled with sidesplitting comedy (Book by Larry Gelbart---TV's "*Mash*" and "Broadway's "*A Funny Thing Happened On The* *Way To The Forum*"). Set in the glamorous, seductive Hollywood of the 1940's, the world of film studios and flimsy negligees, the show chronicles the misadventures of Stine, a young novelist, attempting a screenplay for movie producer/director Buddy Fidler. While Fidler professes to be a fan of Stine's work: ("I've read a synopsis of every book you've ever written"), Fidler's gargantuan ego forces Stine to make endless compromises in the script he's writing. The script is an adaptation of one of Stine's novels which features his Raymond Chandler-esque hero...a private investigator named Stone. Every movie scene that Stine writes is acted out onstage by a group of characters whose costumes are limited to various shades of black and white. The same is true of sets and props in the Film Noir depiction.With music scored in the genre, we are, in fact, treated to a live version of a 1940's private eye film. It's a tale of decadence and homicide with a liberal sprinkling of the best femmes fatale in Broadway history. *Awards* 6 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Score, Book, Set Design, Actor and Featured Actress. 9 Drama Desk Awards for Musical, Book, Score, Lyrics, Set Design, Orchestration, Actor and Features Actors. 3 Outer Critic Circle Awards for Broadway Musical; Director; and Set/Costume/Lighting Designs. The New York Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best Musical. *Roles* (Note: ALL roles are open! No early casting has been done for this production) *Hollywood Cast / Movie Cast* +*Stine*, a writer of fiction / (himself) {Male: Age 25 to 40} (Himself) / +*Stone*, Stine's creation, Private Eye {Male: Age 35 to 50} +*Gabby*, Stine's Wife / +*Bobby*, Stone's ex-wife {Female: Age 25 to 40} +*Donna*, Buddy's Secretary / *Oolie*, Stone's Secretary {Female: Age 25 to 35} +*Buddy Fidler*, Movie Director/Producer / *Irwin S. Irving*, Movie Mogul (Male: 50 to 65} *Carla Haywood*, Buddy's Wife / +*Alaura Kingsley*, a Femme Fatale {Female: 35 to 45} *Werner Kriegler*, an Actor / *Luther Kingsley*, Alaura's Husband {Male: 55 to 65} *Gerald Pierce*, an Actor / *Peter Kingsley*, Alaura's Stepson {Male: 20 to 25} *Avril Raines*, a Starlet / +*Mallory Kingsley*, Alaura's Stepdaughter {Female: 18 to 24} *Pancho Vargas*, an Actor / +*Lieutenant Munoz*, a Police Detective {Male: 35 to 50} *Gene*, an Asst. Director / +*Officer Pasco*, a Policeman {Male: 20 to 35} +*Jimmy Powers*, a Movie Crooner / +*Jimmy Powers*, a Movie Crooner {Male: 30 to 45} +*Angel City Four*, Vocal Quartet /+*Angel City Four*, Vocal Quartet {2 M, 2 F---20 to 40} *Note on Angel City Four---These four performers must possess unusually strong vocal skills in terms of harmonies, pitch and style. Think Manhattan Transfer! * + Indicates Featured Vocal Solo(s) *Ensemble* is a mix of singing and non-singing roles, with many speaking roles included! A great show for character actors of all types!!! This is an unusual musical because it does not rely on the typical large Chorus Dance/Production Numbers, but instead, this Ensemble shines more in the scene work. Please contact Scott Spence at scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com if you have any questions that are not answered in this audition posting. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at auditions for this amazing musical!

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

Need Headshots? I have worked with so many talented screen and theater actors in the area. To see a collection of these headshots please use this link: https://www.pendolinophotography.com/portfolio/portraits/headshots/ My recent favorites are at the bottom of the page. Here are my rates: $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details please go here: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to like me on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography/ Instagram: #GregoryPendolino Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gregory.Pendolino Thanks!

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Re: [NEohioPAL] Crew
by Marilyn Bernstein via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

I would like to post another request: Looking for crew to film a Short for film festivals. I have a 100 DVX Panasonic camera, lighting, and sound equipment. Located in N. Canton. 818-635-6462. A way to get your name into the festivals.

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Looking for crew
by DanWingOhio . via NEohioPAL 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

Currently looking to fill the role of 'Assistant Director' on a very low budget film to be shot in the Cleveland area throughout July and August. Filming will take place outside of the 9-5 work hours. This is an unpaid position (credit and % only). We are working it as a passion project with the goal of creating a final product that we are all proud of and has the ability to be sold. This position is directed more towards current or recent college students with an education in film/video or a strong interest. But it is open to anyone. If you are interested in learning more about the project and the script, please email me at DanWingenfeld(a)gmail.com and tell me about yourself, your interest in film, and your experience. Thank you, Daniel S. Wingenfeld DanWingenfeld.tumblr.com

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LEGAL HIGHS, LAST CHANCE
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

The collected works of Cleveland native, author/provocateur Joey Bauer, are now available on kindle at last. Treat yourself to some of the best legal fun that you can still have with your clothes on in a red state. "Hollywood Raw" - a 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 his uncle, 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 and the mascot who blew their 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. "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." "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. "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. "Cue the Sunset" - a play - Two boys have champagne tastes and Kool Aid budgets. They set out to seek their fortune with a liquor store cashier, the cops, a gun and Fate awaiting them at day's end. Tomorrow wasn’t promised.

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North East Ohio Women's Big Band
by Theresa May via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

My name is Theresa May, I am a trumpet instructor and adjunct faculty at Cuyahoga Community College. I am participating in this newly formed big band for women. We need more instrumentalists! Band is led by pianist , Robyn Lanier and we meet at Tri-C West, room B122, 2:30-4p. Our next rehearsals are this Saturday March 4th and March 18th. Instrumentation includes: ALTO SAX I TROMBONE I GUITAR ALTO SAX II TROMBONE II PIANO TENOR SAX I TROMBONE III BASS TENOR SAX II TROMBONE IV DRUMS BARITONE SAX Any questions should be directed to Robyn Lanier at rlanierfncyshawl(a)gmail.com Thank you, Theresa May

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ABOB announces auditions for "1776, " "The Glass Menagerie."
by Clay Nielsen via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

“1776” auditions March 11, 13 at Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo Before there was “Hamilton,” there was “1776”... Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo, 236 Buffalo St., Conneaut, OH, will host auditions for the musical “1776” Saturday, March 11 from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m. Performance dates for the show are June 30, July 1-2 and 7-9. From Wikipedia: "1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The story is based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It dramatizes the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document." The musical features a bevy of great male roles, including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin, and a pair of featured female roles (Martha Jefferson and Abigail Adams.) It is filled with comedy and poignant drama as the founding fathers who are trying to agree on the founding of a nation can't even agree whether to open the window at Independence Hall. It features many memorable songs, including "Sit Down, John," "Mama Look Sharp" and "The Egg." No roles have been precast. Directors are Melissa and Sydne Nielsen. “The Glass Menagerie” auditions March 11-13 at ABOB Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" has been added to the 2017 ABOB season. It will run June 9-11 and 16-17. It is one of the true masterpieces of playwriting, and each role in the four-person cast is a challenge for actors. Auditions will be at the theater Saturday, March 11, from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m.; readings will be from the script. Director is Clay Nielsen. The play, written in 1945, was just revived on Broadway with Sally Field in the role of the mother, Amanda. From Wikipedia: "The play is introduced to the audience by Tom, the narrator and protagonist, as a memory play based on his recollection of his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Because the play is based on memory, Tom cautions the audience that what they see may not be precisely what happened. Amanda Wingfield, a faded Southern belle of middle age, shares a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son Tom, in his early twenties, and his slightly older sister, Laura. Although she is a survivor and a pragmatist, Amanda yearns for the comforts and admiration she remembers from her days as a fêted debutante. She worries especially about the future of her daughter Laura, a young woman with a limp (an aftereffect of a bout of polio) and a tremulous insecurity about the outside world. Tom works in a shoe warehouse doing his best to support the family. He chafes under the banality and boredom of everyday life and struggles to write, while spending much of his spare time going to the movies — or so he says — at all hours of the night. Amanda is obsessed with finding a suitor (or, as she puts it, a "gentleman caller") for Laura, whose crippling shyness has led her to drop out of both high school and a subsequent secretarial course, and who spends much of her time polishing and arranging her collection of little glass animals. Pressured by his mother to help find a caller for Laura, Tom invites an acquaintance from work named Jim home for dinner.” “HONK JR.” youth show opens March 10 at ABOB ABOB’s spring youth show, Honk Jr., will debut March 10 at the theater, 236 Buffalo St., Conneaut, OH. Featuring a cast of more than 30 children, the musical tells the story of the ugly duckling. The show is a joint project between ABOB, the Conneaut Arts Center and the Conneaut Rotary Club. The show continues on stage March 11-12 and 17-19. Show times are 7:30 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday shows, 2:30 for the Sunday shows. The doors open 45 minutes prior to the performance. Tickets are $8 adults, $7 seniors and $6 for students. Call the Conneaut Arts Center or ABOB, 440-599-PLAY (7529) for reservations. Directors are Kirsten Emerson and Pam Simpson.

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Auditions for "Fun Home" at North Canton Playhouse
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

We are excited to announce auditions for the 2015 Tony award winning show FUN HOME at the North Canton Playhouse. If you are looking for a meaningful piece of theatre that will challenge, inspire and make you change your major to Joan - look no further. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Auditions: Saturday, March 11th Age Range 6-12: 10am Age Range 18+: 11am Auditions held at The North Canton Playhouse at 525 7th St NE, North Canton. Enter through Door #5. Performance Dates: 5/19-5/28 (Fri & Sat @8, Sun @ 2:30 & 8) For more information on the show, check out the synopsis at: http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/58581/fun-home For more information on audition requirements, rehearsal schedule, etc and to sign up for an audition slot, email marcisalinglesho(a)gmail.com CASTING: *The roles of John (6yo) & Christian (10yo) may be cast with any gender ALISON – 43 years old, a cartoonist MEDIUM ALISON – 19 years old, a college freshman SMALL ALISON – around 9 years old BRUCE BECHDEL – Alison’s father HELEN BECHDEL – Alison’s mother *CHRISTIAN BECHDEL – Alison’s brother, around 10 years old *JOHN BECHDEL – Alison’s brother, around 6 years old ROY/MARK/PETE – a young man Bruce hires to do yard work, a high school student, a mourner JOAN – a college student

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