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Audition Reminder for "I Do! I Do!"
by Bill & Mark Corcoran via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Theatre in the Circle presents Tom Jones’ and Harvey Schmidt’s “I Do! I Do!” Directed by Bill Corcoran AUDITIONS SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Judson Manor Loegler Lounge MICHAEL (Age: 25-40; Range: G2-Eb4) AGNES (Age: 25-40; Range: G3-Eb5) Please send headshots and resumes to info(a)theatreinthecircle.com <mailto:info@theatreinthecircle.com>, or bring to audition. Be prepared to read from the script and sing in two contrasting styles. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Please provide list of potential conflicts. If you can’t make auditions or have additional questions call Bill Corcoran at (216) 282-9424. Equity Actors please call (216) 282-9424 for an appointment. Show dates: June 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2017. www.theatreinthecircle.com <http://www.theatreinthecircle.com/> THEATRE IN THE CIRCLE a bright light in University Circle 1890 E. 107th Street, Cleveland Ohio 44106 Judson Manor www.theatreinthecircle.com 216.282.9424

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FLOYD COLLINS Opens Next Week - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

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Acting, Voice, and Guitar Teacher Accepting New Clients
by Jason Leupold via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Hone your craft with local instructor and professional performer Jason Leupold! Audition season is upon us, so it’s the perfect time to work on the skills and techniques you need to successfully land those dream roles. Join local professional Jason Leupold to hone the tools you can use to audition and perform with clarity and commitment! Jason is offering instruction and coaching in a variety of areas including: Acting, Voice, Audition Technique, and Beginner Guitar (with specific focus on playing and singing simultaneously). Other areas of interest or specific goals will be considered; just ask! Standard rates are $15 for a 30 minute session and $25 for a 1 hour session. If interested, email jasonleupold11(a)gmail.com. Thanks so much and break a leg! About the instructor: Jason Leupold is a local professional who holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Kent State University. He has performed in theatres all across Northeast Ohio as well as in NYC; most recently, he was seen at Coach House Theatre as Sgt. Trotter in *The Mousetrap*, at Dobama as Lord Aster in *Peter and the Starcatcher*, at Lakeland Civic Theatre as Jamie in *The Last Five Years*, and with Ohio Shakespeare Festival as Alan-a-Dale in *Robin Hood: An Adventure with Music*. He is also the resident Greenshow Music Director for the Ohio Shakespeare Festival where he specializes in Irish and English folk music and leads the Greenshow.

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Open to the public - THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN Comedy Shows.
by mary faktor via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

What? You still haven't seen the comedic one-woman show, THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN? Now's your chance! If you belong to a charity, church, organization, club or theater that needs a proven successful FUNdraiser, check it out for yourself. OR...if you just want a FUN night out with your mom, grandma, aunt, sister, daughter or friends, come laugh your socks off! > THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN > UPCOMING DINNER SHOWS > Sponsored by MIMI's > For info/tix visit MimiDeals.com > 3/22/17 -- Carrie Cerinos > North Royalton, Ohio > 4/18/17 -- Weymouth Country Club, Medina, Ohio > 5/10/17 -- Hilton Garden Inn > Twinsburg, Ohio > 6/22/17 -- St Michael's Woodside, Broadview Hts, Ohio > > THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN > (DINNER OPTIONAL) SHOWS > Sponsored by Summit > County Women's Journal > For tix/info visit: > Womens-Journal.com > 3/29/17 -- McKinley Hotel > Canton, Ohio > 3/30/17 -- Kent State Conference Center & Hotel, Kent, Ohio > 4/5/17 -- Courtney's Event Center, Alliance, Ohio > > FUNDRAISERS/CONFERENCES > 4/8/17 -- VONTA FUNdraiser > Geneva on the Lake, Ohio > 4/27/17 -- Medical Conference (keynote & luncheon show) > Juneau, Wisconsin > > Sent from my iPhone > Mary Faktor > (SAG-AFTRA, GSF, NSA) > MaryFaktor.com > FaktorsTalentNetwork.com > 216-470-5132 > 330-655-2895 > FaktorTheActor > @icloud.com > > Be sure to LIKE my FB Fan Pages: > SIX AGES OF WOMAN COMEDY SHOW > (for show info & upcoming Dates) > MARY FAKTOR THE ACTOR > (Film trailers, photos, resume + show) > FAKTOR'S TALENT NETWORK, INC > (To book professional Variety talent + show) > >

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The Players Guild Theatre Announces Auditions for THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Joshua Erichsen via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

*PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR * *DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID.* CANTON, OH – The Players Guild Theatre is making preparations to present the beloved musical, THE LITTLE MERMAID. Auditions for this Mainstage musical will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017. THE LITTLE MERMAID will be directed by Jon Tisevich, with choreography by Michael Lawrence Akers and music direction by Steve Parsons. Joshua Erichsen is the Guild’s Producing Artistic Director. Auditions will be held at the Players Guild Theatre, located at 1001 Market Ave., N., in the Cultural Center for the Arts, on Saturday, March 18th with available audition time slots at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30 PM.. Dance Callbacks will be held on Sunday, March 19th and Principal Callbacks will be held on Monday, March 20 th. Actors are asked to please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that best showcases their vocal ability, and bring the corresponding sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. In addition, they are asked to bring a current photo or provide a headshot/resume if available. *Diverse and non-traditional casting will be considered for all roles.* Those wishing to audition are asked to make an appointment for an audition time slot by filling out the online audition form at *www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition <http://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition>*. THE LITTLE MERMAID is scheduled to open on Friday open May 12th and will run through May 28th with performances on Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. In addition, there will be two student matinee performances on May 16th & 17th at 10:00 AM. *THE LITTLE MERMAID Character Breakdown/Roles Available: * ARIEL: Female, late teens – mid 20s; a mermaid princess; King Triton’s youngest daughter of seven, and an avid collector of human artifacts; though often rebellious, Ariel has a big heart filled with curiosity, stubbornness, and innocence; willing to give up her most prized possessions for a chance to be human. Beautiful ingénue with a pure voice and strong belt(E) : Ab3 – Gb5 PRINCE ERIC: Male, 20s - early 30s; a nautical prince whose qualities are every bit as regal as they are genial; full of charm and valor, Eric is willing to denounce his place on the throne in order to find true love. Confident, sincere, handsome, and well-built. Bari-tenor/Tenor: B2 – G4 SEBASTIAN: Male, 20s-50s; Curatio Felonious Ignatious Crestatsious Sebastian, a crab; as the royal court composer, he is tasked to watch over Ariel; speaking with a Caribbean dialect, he is a sensitive suck-up and a true friend. Strong comedic timing, lots of personality with a flare for the dramatic. Tenor: Bb2 – C5 URSULA: Male or Female, late 20s - 50s; a sinister sea witch and King Triton’s sister whose manipulative tactics are as sticky as her extended tentacles; while she is menacing, she also has a great sense of humor and cares deeply for her henchmen, Floatsam and Jetsam. Robust comedic villain with a booming voice. Vocal Range: Eb3-C5 KING TRITON: Male, 30s – 50s; King of the Sea and Ariel’s father, who is adamant against the dangers the human world brings; on the surface he seems like a strict and stubborn monarch, but deep down he is a harried single father whose only care is for the safety of his daughters and his Kingdom. Convincing father figure, commanding and charismatic; must be comfortable shirtless. Baritone: Ab2-F4 FLOUNDER: Male, 12-18; Ariel’s closest and most faithful friend, a tropical reef fish; although he’s tiny and scares easily, his enthusiasm is as big as the ocean. Adorable, bubbly, and sensitive with a quirky strong character voice. Vocal Range: A2-G4 SCUTTLE: Male or Female, 20s-50s; an eccentric seagull and friend of Ariel’s; a self-proclaimed human expert, though in reality he knows very little and is often making up words. Benevolent and strong character actor. Vocal Range: C3-G4 FLOTSAM/JETSAM: Male or Female, 20s-40s; Ursula’s eel minions and spies; true partners in crime, both are cunning, manipulative, intelligent, and evil. Slimy and strong comedic timing. Vocal Range: B2-C5 GRIMSBY: Male, 30s-60s; Prince Eric’s faithful servant, right hand man, and friend; while he is earnest, he is also gentle and clumsy; serves as the prince’s moral compass and almost worships Eric. Lanky and self-proclaimed; strong comedic actor. CHEF LOUIS: Male, 20s-60s; the hot-tempered, French, over the top head chef of the palace; particularly fond of fish dishes. Perfectionist, zany, and stout. Bari-Tenor: Bb2-A4 MERSISTERS/PRINCESSES: Females, Late Teens – 30s; Six ecentric, beautiful, quirky, and loud young women of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities. Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana ENSEMBLE: Boys, Girls, Males, and Females, 10 – 50s; diverse and unique performers, strong actors, singers and dancers. Will play multiple roles including: Carlotta, Seahorse, Sea Gulls, Pilot, Chefs, Sailors, Sea Creatures, Merfolk, and Lagoon Animals. DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented by PNC Bank. The Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners: Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository and 89.7 WKSU. ####

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Swing dance party at BLUJazz+ in Akron on Friday, March 3rd!
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Swing Dance Party with Red Light Roxy & Get Hep Swing! Beginner Jitterbug lesson from 7-8 with Valerie Salstrom from Get Hep Swing Red Light Roxy begins at 8 $12 in advance https://blujazzakron.ticketleap.com/swing-dance-party-red-light-roxy-03-03-… BLUJazz+ is located at 47 E. Market Street, Akron, Ohio Jump blues, swing jazz & boogie-woogie masters, Red Light Roxy, are joined by the renowned Get Hep Swing Dancers for a throwback-themed night of music & dance! Featuring Eileen Burns, Demetrius Steinmetz, Joe Hunter, Dave Sterner, Daris Adkins, & Glenn Davis. Swing music & swing dancing have always gone hand in hand. We are excited to bring back Red Light Roxy & Get Hep Swing for another exciting “Swing Dance Party!” No need to bring a dance partner or have any previous dance experience. Dancers & music lovers alike are invited to this special event! Featuring Eileen Burns (vocals), Demetrius Steinmetz (bass), Joe Hunter (piano), Dave Sterner (saxophone), Daris Adkins (guitar), & Glenn Davis (drums) www.GetHepSwing.com

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Uncorked Wine Bar Akron Hosts Latin Guitar Duo
by Noel via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Hello Latin Guitar fanbase! Here's new information about our wine bar gig next Saturday evening! I've included a recording of "Emily", a video to promote Colinwood Club Latin Guitar Duo's next performance at the Uncorked Wine bar in Akron Ohio on 22 High Street. Check out the video! It's Saturday, March 4 from 8 to 10 PM; https://youtu.be/bjWBvUNZHdQ Hope to see you there! Noel Schwenk 216-374-0999 Sent from my iPhone

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REMINDER: Works In Progress - Writers' Sharing Group
by Matt Young via NEohioPAL 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2017, 7pm - 9pm WHERE: Gypsy Beans & Baking Co., 6425 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 WHAT: Informal sharing group for writers of all kinds, all experience levels, to come and read work, meet other writers, find artistic partners and friends. Modeled after a writing open mic of the same name held twice-monthly at Hugo House in Seattle, WA. No critiques. No formal feedback (though you are welcome to meet and talk with writers after). Just an open, sharing space to say the words you are writing in front of others who are doing that, too. Poetry, song lyrics, plays, screenplays, novels, essays, articles, memoirs, etc. Any type of writing is welcome - even longer pieces - as long as you can fit the piece, or an excerpt of it, into your given time slot. Time slots will be allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. HOW: Just show up. If you want to email me prior to the event, feel free. I'm at myoung50000(a)gmail.com. Thanks, Matt

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Second week of "To Kill a Mockingbird at Weathervane Playhouse"
by Fred Gloor via NEohioPAL 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

Media Contact: Melanie Pepe Artistic Director Weathervane Playhouse 330.836.2626 ext 17 mycp(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:mycp@weathervaneplayhouse.com> Weathervane Playhouse presents “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Harper Lee’s classic story is both timeless and timely. AKRON, OH – Weathervane Playhouse presentsTo Kill a Mockingbird, Christopher Sergel’s stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel of lost innocence and found courage. Directed by local professional director Jimmie Woody,To Kill a Mockingbird makes its way to the Weathervane stage February 23 through March 12, 2017. Performances are February 23, March 1 and 7 at 10:00 a.m., February 24, 25, 26, March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and February 26, March 5, and 12 at 2:30 pm. For interviews, cast photos, or more information contact Melanie Pepe at 330-836-2626. Ext 17 ormycp(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:mycp@weathervaneplayhouse.com> The cast and crew ofTo Kill a Mockingbird include: THE CAST JEAN LOUIS (SCOUT) FINCH Ella Stec JEREMY FINCH (JEM) Jackson Bird ATTICUS FINCH Dennis Runkle CALPURNIA Reva Golden MAUDIE ATKINSON Harriet DeVeto STEPHANIE CRAWFORD Laura Niehaus MRS. DUBOSE Mary Myers ARTHUR (BOO) RADLEY/NATHAN RADLEY Bryson Lambes CHARLES BAKER (DILL) HARRIS Stanley Niekamp HECK TATE Roland Moore JUDGE TAYLOR Russel Siegel REVEREND SYKES EulaBill Roberts MAYELLA EWELL Emmy Cohen BOB EWELL Neil Cohen WALTER CUNNINGHAM Mark Conneely MR. GILMER Scott K. Davis TOM ROBINSON John Sturdivant CLERK/MR. LEE David Wertman WALTER CUNNINGHAM JR. Casey Ha CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR Jimmie Woody SCENIC CO-DESIGNER Chelby Benson SCENIC CO-DESIGNER Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski LIGHTING/SOUND DESIGNER Kevin Rutan COSTUME DESIGNER Loren “Coco” Mayer PROPERTIES CO-DESIGNER April Helms PROPERTIES CO-DESIGNER Jared Sparks STAGE MANAGER Patti Alderson ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Logan Chapman TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Richard Morris, Jr. ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Kathy Kohl MASTER ELECTRICIAN Kellie Rossini COSTUME SHOP MANAGER Jasen J. Smith 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 Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust 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 Millennial Group Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine Ohio Arts Council OMNOVA Solutions Foundation WKSU 89.7 FM

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Auditions for "Kiss Me Kate"
by Wanda Wareham via NEohioPAL 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

The Fine Arts Association announces auditions for: "Kiss Me, Kate" (the 1999 Revival) Director: David Malinowski Musical Director: Chris Bott Combine Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" with Porter's music and lyrics to get Kiss Me, Kate- an instant success with every cast and audience. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member's on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. Musical numbers include Why Can't You Behave, So In Love, Wunderbar, Tom, Dick or Harry, Were Thine That Special Face, From This Moment On, Too Darn Hot, Brush Up Your Shakespeare, I Hate Men, Always True to You (In My Fashion) and Another Op'nin', Another Show. Kiss Me, Kate is fun, melodious and sophisticated. ... Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. Audition Dates: Monday & Tuesday, March 27 & 28, 2017 - 6:30 pm Callbacks by invitation only: Thursday, March 30, 2017 The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 Rehearsals begin: Sunday, April 23, 2017 Rehearsals will be Mon-Thu 6:30-9:30 pm & Sun TBA Performance Dates: June 9 - 25, 2017 Fridays/Saturdays 7:30 pm; Sunday matinees 2:00 pm in the Corning Auditorium. NOTE: There will be a 1:00 senior matinee on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Requirements & Preparation: · Appointments Needed. Call Ann Hedger at 440-951-7500 x103. 5 minute timeslots. · Prepare 32 bars of a ballad or up tempo song (Not from Kiss Me, Kate). · An accompanist will play for all auditioners. Acapella auditions discouraged. · Be prepared to possibly read from the script. · Bring a headshot or snapshot of yourself to attach to our paperwork. · Questions? Call 440-951-7500 x103 Casting Information: Cast of 25 men and women-ages 15-adult (all roles are available) The Fine Arts Association supports non-traditional casting. No AEA contracts available for this production. Roles available: Principals: Fred Graham (Petruchio) - 30-50, strong baritone, commanding presence. He is the actor/director/producer of the play-within-the-play, also Lilli's ex-husband. Lilli Vanessi (Katherine) - 30-50, strong mezzo soprano. She is an actress of the stage and screen, proud, haughty, and also vulnerable. Lois Lane (Bianca) - 20-30, strong mezzo belter. The quintessential ingénue but with lots of charisma and charm. Bill Calhoun (Lucentio) - 20-30, strong tenor/baritone. Should move well. He is a ne'er-do-well actor with a bit of a gambling problem. 1st & 2nd Man - 30-50, comic baritone. Archetypical gangsters complete with accent. "Brush Up Your Shakespeare" is their show-stopping number. Gremio & Hortensio - 20-30, tenor/baritone. Featured singers and dancers. Supports Harrison Howell - 50-60, career military type. Harry Trevor (Baptista) - 50+, a veteran character actor. Paul - 20-40, tenor/baritone. Lead soloist and dancer in "Too Darn Hot". Hattie - 20-40, mezzo. Featured soloist and dancer. Ensemble Looking for strong singer/dancers. There are many featured singing and dancing solos throughout the production. Also, many opportunities for spoken dialogue and featured roles. The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Like Us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/TheFineArtsAssociation> Follow Us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/TheFineArtsAssn> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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