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"I Love You Because" previews this Thursday at Weathervane. Tickets are going fast!
by Fred Gloor via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Weathervane Playhouse presents I Love You Because Charming musical is our Valentine gift to you. AKRON, OH - Just in time for Valentine's Day, and continuing the Dietz Theatre Series of productions, Weathervane Playhouse presents I Love You Because, a charming love story set to music, on February 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and February 5 and 12 at 2:30 p.m., and February 11 and 18 at 3:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $10 to $26 and can be made by calling 330-836-2626 or by going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com>. Due to some mature language and mature themes, this play is recommended for adults. TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!!! The Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday performances of Opening Weekend are SOLD OUT!!! About the Play: I Love You Because is a modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their eccentric friends and siblings, they learn to love each other not in spite of their faults, but because of them. About the Creators: Joshua Salzman (music) and Ryan Cunningham (book and lyrics) are Jonathan Larson Award winners as well as Drama Desk and MAC Award-nominated writers. Their Off-Broadway musical, I Love You Because, has been produced all over the world in five languages. Their new musical, Next Thing You Know, has been produced at CAP 21 in New York, across America and in Europe. Their song "Just Not Now" was featured on Lauren Kennedy's solo album Here and Now. Ryan and Joshua are graduates of the NYU graduate musical theatre writing program and are both members of ASCAP and the Dramatist Guild. For interviews, cast photos, or more information contact Melanie Pepe at 330-836-2626. Ext 17 or mycp(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:mycp@weathervaneplayhouse.com> The cast and creative team of I Love You Because include: THE CAST Michael Knobloch AUSTIN Brooke Lytton MARCY Matthew Heppe JEFF Kyla Williger DIANA Benjamin Krumreig NEW YORK MAN Kaitlyn Harris NEW YORK WOMAN CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR/LIGHTING DESIGNER Will C. Crosby MUSICAL DIRECTOR John Ebner MUSICIANS John Ebner Mick Shaull COSTUME DESIGNER Jasen J. Smith STAGE MANAGER Ashley Collins PROPERTIES CO-DESIGNERS Joshua Larkin Jay Sigler SCENIC CO-DESIGNERS Kathy Kohl Justyn James TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Richard Morris, Jr. ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Kathy Kohl MASTER ELECTRICIAN Kellie Rossni Weathervane Playhouse produces high-quality live theater with volunteer artists, designers, and technicians under professional direction, provides education and training in theater arts and appreciation, and engages and entertains its audience and constituents 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. Demetrios Charitable Trust GAR 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 WKSU 89.7 FM

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Sound Designer: Immediate
by Mercury Theatre Company via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Mercury Theatre Company is seeking sound designers for an immediate show and possible upcoming events for the 2017 season. Please contact Pierre at pierre(a)mercurytheatrecompany.org or 216.771.5862. Thank you! Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Guys and Dolls opens this Friday
by Andrew Knode via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Medina County Show Biz Company is pleased to present “GUYS & DOLLS" A musical fable of Broadway Directed by Michael Nickley. The show runs February 3-19, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Haddad Theater 144 N. Broadway Street in Medina, Ohio. Come and enjoy the music of Frank Loesser. From “Sit Down Your Rockin’ the Boat” to “Luck Be a Lady Tonight” you will be tapping your foot the whole night. Tickets are available on the web at www.medinashowbiz.org Or at all Medina Buehler’s stores, or call (330) 725-5776. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students (18 under). Groups of 20 or more are $10 each and the tickets are good for any performance and the group does not have to attend together. Produced by special arrangement though Music Theatre International.

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Spring Dance Classes with Inlet Dance Theatre
by Elizabeth Pollert via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Join Inlet Dance Theatre for award winning dance classes at The Music Settlement! Spring Semester begins February 6, 2017, with exciting classes for all ages! *Teen/Adult Classes (Ages 12 and up) Teen/Adult Modern Mondays or Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm *$229/session Course Code: Spring Mon 8135 or Thurs 8136 * Teen/Adult Improvisation Mondays 7:00-8:30pm *$187/session Course Code: Spring 8138 *Teen/Adult Non-Traditional Partnering Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm *$187/session Course Code: Spring 8139 * Student Ensemble **Ages 12+)* * Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm *$832/session (4 classes per week) Course Code: Spring 8137 *Children’s Classes* * Children’s Level I (3-5 years) Saturdays 11:30am-12:15pm *$229/session Course Code: Spring 8132 * Children’s Level II (6-8 years) Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm *$229/session Course Code: Spring 8133 * Children’s Level III (9-11 years) Saturdays 1:30-2:15pm *$229/session Course Code: Spring 8134 **Limited Scholarships and Generous Financial Aid are available *10 Class Card is also available for Teen/Adult classes for those needing more flexibility in their schedule* *To Register for classes call The Music Settlement office at 216-421-5806 * *For more information and class descriptions go to www.themusicsettlement.org <http://www.themusicsettlement.org>* Elizabeth Pollert Inflow Education Coordinator/Company Member Inlet Dance Theatre c/o The Music Settlement 11125 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland, OH 44106 216.721.8580

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FREE INDUSTRY TICKETS to Ohio Shakespeare Festival shows
by via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Seriously, they are free. Read below! In conjunction with a grant from the ASCVB to help encourage out-of-towners to visit downtown Akron, Ohio Shakespeare Festival is offering free tickets for any non-Akron theatre artists to our next productions of LONE STAR and THE UPSTART CROW. Join us for one or both plays during a short repertory this February 9-19, and enjoy one free beverage (beer, wine, or soft drink), all hosted at our new theatre in Greystone Hall. See below for show details. To reserve your free tickets, simply contact Tess Burgler (tess(a)ohioshakespeare.com) Include your name, preferred date, and number of tickets you will need (limit 4 per inquiry). Tickets will be given out on a first-contact-first-serve basis until they are gone, to any recipient who meets the requirements of the grant. A reminder that this offer is only for theatre artists (or staff or management or volunteers or board members--anyone connected to the theatre-world) who are non-Akron residents. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and spread the word to your Cleveland colleagues. We hope to see you soon in Akron! [ www.ohioshakespeare.com ]( http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ohioshakespeare.com%2F&h=ATN… ) for more details. LONE STAR BY JAMES MCLURE Directed by Nancy Cates, Featuring: Ryan Zarecki, Derrick Winger, and Jeremy Jenkins February 10, 12, 16, 18 Running in rep with Upstart Crow, this play takes place in the backyard of a small-town Texas bar with Roy, a macho Vietnam vet, who cherishes three things above all; his country, his sexy young wife, and his 1959 pink Thunderbird. THE UPSTART CROW BY VINCENT DOWLING Directed by Terry Burgler* Featuring Terry Burgler* and Lara Mielcarek* February 9, 11, 17, 19 Susannah Shakespeare, daughter of the famous playwright, and Richard Burbage, Will's best friend, finally meet on the Globe Stage. Together, they unravel the laughs, loves, and losses of the Bard. A newer play about older times, Shakespeare In Love fans will adore this sweet, sad, and touching story of the real people behind the famous playwright. *indicates member of AEA

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Auditions for MARY POPPINS at Near West Theatre (For ages 7 & Up)
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for MARY POPPINS Intergenerational Cast (ages 7 & Up) February 13, 15, 16, 2017 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Ages 7-12 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Ages 13 & up from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Mary Poppins runs May 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2017 Rehearsals begin Sunday, March 12, 2017 AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!! At last! This imaginative convergence of the classic film musical and the sophisticated children's books by P. L. Travers comes to the Near West stage! A new script by Julian Fellows (Downton Abbey, Gosford Park) weaves together tales of a strict and magical nanny who comes in the nick of time to an estranged family in 1910 London, England. So let's sip a Spoonful of Sugar, Fly a Kite and Step in Time through a series of unforgettable events that forever change how the Banks family, and we too, prioritize our lives. Will Mary fly on Near West's new stage? Chim Chim Cher-ee... come and see! Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs & Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh Mary Poppins will be Directed by Bob Navis Jr. Musically Directed by Matthew Dolan Choreographed by Josh Landis. Stage Managed by Ryan Wolf. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS MARY POPPINS Jane and Michael's Nanny, Mary Poppins is a dazzling personality and a force to be reckoned with. Mezzo Soprano BERT Bert is a Chimney Sweep and Jack-of-all-Trades. Charming and charismatic. Must move well. Baritone to G. MR. GEORGE BANKS A bank manager, Mr. Banks is father to Jane and Michael. He tries to be a good provider, but often forgets how to be a good father. Baritone. MRS. WINIFRED BANKS A former actress, Mrs. Banks is very busy trying to live up to her husband's expectations. She is a loving, but distracted mother to Jane and Michael. Mezzo Soprano. MICHAEL & JANE The Banks children, Jane and Michael misbehave to get attention from their parents. MRS. BRILL The Banks' cook. She rules the kitchen at No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Alto. ROBERTSON AY Clumsy, but good-hearted, the Banks' bootman has trouble following instructions. Tenor. MISS ANDREW George Banks' old nanny. Cruel and demanding. Soprano with Alto Belt. KATIE NANNA The last in a long line of nannies for the Banks children, Katie Nanna can't stand any more of Jane and Michael's pranks and leaves No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. ADMIRAL BOOM The Banks' friendly neighbor on Cherry Tree Lane. Baritone. MISS LARK Another neighbor on Cherry Tree Lane, she is a bit snobby and treats her dog as a child. Mezzo Soprano. MRS. CORRY Mysterious and very old, Mrs. Corry runs the "Talking Shop". She knew George Banks when he was just a boy. Soprano. NELEUS A statue in the Park. Neleus has lost his father, Poseidon, god of the ocean. Strong dancer. Tenor. THE BIRD WOMAN A woman who sits in front of St. Paul's Cathedral every day, selling bags of crumbs for the pigeons. Alto. THE PARK KEEPER A stickler for rules and regulations, the Park Keeper watches over the park. Tenor. ENSEMBLE Mary Poppins features a large ensemble of singers and dancers in a variety of styles, including tap, ballet, jazz and other genres.

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ADULT TAP CLASS WEDS 6PM MIDDLEBURG HTS
by James Becker via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

BROADWAY/ RHYTHM-STYLE ADULT TAP CLASS WEDNESDAYS 6-7pm Fun Music, Sweaty Good Time! Int/Adv Tap ages 13-adult ROCK CITY DANCE 7501 Pearl Rd Middleburg Hts, Oh (440) 243- 4991 email: INFO(a)ROCKCITYDANCE.COM web: rockcitydance.com web: thejimbecker.com NYC Performer/ Instructor Jim Becker leads the class through a sounds warmup, traveling steps cross-the-floor and then a fun and exciting choreographed dance combination/ variation. Directly from the Broadway Stage! Professional tap dancer with Disney Cruise Line, Disney World, 42nd Street, The Producers, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Guys & Dolls, Miss Saigon, Cats, Dancing With The Stars, Big River, Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, Carousel, Broadway Bares. Jim studied Dance and Theatre at NYC’s Marymount Manhattan College and with such tap inspirations as Gregg Russell, Mike Minery, Shea Sullivan, and Savion Glover. Jim is also a celebrity personal trainer with atheltes currently performing on Broadway, in professional dance companies, and film and television stars. This class is fun and will keep you in shape!

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Beauty and the Beast opens at Mighty Goliath Productions February 17th
by Doug via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Beauty and the Beast opens at Mighty Goliath Productions February 17th: Bring gently used books for a special raffle! Details below Mighty Goliath Production Presents Disney's Beauty & the Beast. The classic princess story where Belle meets the cursed Prince who must find true love or will forever remain a beast. The Beast has his wonderful enchanted castle and staff helping him to break the curse. But the hunky Gaston will do everything in his power to have Belle as his own Friday 2/17 at 7:30 pm Saturday 2/18 at 7:30 pm Sunday 2/19 at 2:00 pm Friday 2/24 at 7:30 pm Saturday 2/25 at 2:00 pm Saturday 2/25 at 7:30 pm Performances are held at the Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center at Avon Lake High School. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door for Adults, $8 for children 12 and under, $12 Seniors/Students at the door only. Visit www.mightygoliath.com/tickets for all details on where and how to purchase tickets Producer: Jessica Atwood Director: Douglas F Bailey II Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Sarah Lynne Bailey Choreographer: Nicci Cassara Billington Musical Director: Matthew Steven Grittner Conductor: Ian Atwood Mighty Goliath Holds “Belle’s Book Drive” during Upcoming Production of Beauty & the Beast Types of Books: gently-used books suitable for preschool, kindergarten and early primary school-age children Where: Avon Lake High School Auditorium Lobby When: Up to 1 hour before each performance For each book donated, you will receive one raffle ticket for a book drive exclusive raffle basket! These books will be donated to local non profit, Dusty Reads. Dusty Reads Mission: To collect and redistribute new and gently used children’s books to preschool, kindergarten and early primary school age children with limited access, to increase their love for books and reading with the sense of wonder and adventure books can bring MGP is an independent 501(c)(3) non profit fundraising organization that benefits the performing arts programs for Avon Lake City Schools. Our impact enriches the cultural life of the community. We focus on our unique ability to provide a professional, fun, philanthropic experience for our vounteers and audiences alike

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Passport to Adventure: Talespinner Subscriptions on Sale Now!
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

Dear TCT Family, If you come to every Talespinner production, why not save money! Because TCT knows children and families need flexibility, we won't pin you to a specific performance of any production. You decide the right day for your clan each time! Check out these subscriptions to the 2017 season that give you your tickets to TCT’s four MainStage productions at a discounted price: Family Pack: Four tickets (two adults, two children) to every mainstage show this year $160 (you save $40) Buddy Pack: Two tickets (one adult, one child) to every mainstage show this year $80 (you save $20) Build-a-Puppet Single Pack: One ticket (general admission) to every show this year, and a puppet from one of 2017’s exciting shows to keep at the end of the season. Puppets chosen by TCT $50 Build-a-Puppet Buddy Pack: Two tickets (general admission) to every show this year, and a puppet from one of 2017’s exciting shows to keep at the end of the season. Puppets chosen by TCT $100 Don’t see a package that suits your needs? Let us know – we can work with you! Miss a show? Let us know. We can transfer your tickets to the next production! *Subscriptions are for mainstage season only, and cannot be applied to special events. PLAYground is not a part of the mainstage series. Unused portions of subscription cannot be refunded. Compare to Our Single Ticket Pricing: Adults (age 13 & up) : $15 Seniors, & Students with college ID: $12 Children (age 12 & under) : $10 (Educational & Group Rates available–for more information, contact talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com) Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *2017 Season* *Red Onion, White Garlic (a Tale of Indonesia) *April 8 - 30 by David Hansen, directed by Katelyn Cornelius *Sundiata (a Tale of Mali) *June 10 - July 2 by Nina Domingue Glover, directed by Nina Domingue Glover & Nathan Lilly *The Rainbow Serpent (A Tale of Aboriginal Australia) *Sept. 16 - Oct. 8 by Christopher Johnston, directed by Alison Garrigan *Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (A Dickens of a Holiday Tale) *Nov. 25 - Dec. 17 by Michael Sepesy, directed by Alison Garrigan Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680 www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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LAST "direct ask" for 2017 - Support Campaign for NEohioPAL
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

*Here is a list <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/northeast-ohio-performing-arts-list-…> of the people who have chosen to have their names listed this year thus far.* Dear Subscribers, It is the end of January so this is the last "direct ask" you will receive this year. We will not do a "direct ask" again until January of next year. If a modest donation is not in your budget this month, information on how to support NEohioPAL will always be in the footer of each message. NEohioPAL is now in its 19th year of providing people like you a valuable tool that draws together Northeast Ohio's arts community. Your donation keeps this unique performing arts resource alive and free to all readers and posters. Last year a modest number (around 3.1%) of NEohioPAL supporters generously helped us defray costs. NEohioPAL supporters are performers, artists and arts lovers who recognize the value of staying in touch with our region's arts scene. They are also people who realize that we have some very real expenses: web hosting, bandwidth, utilities, supplies and our time keeping the site free of SPAM and running smoothly. If you have ever learned of an audition, found a job, promoted your event or had a great night out at a performance, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation. To donate, please go to http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/. At that site you will find the Paypal link to volunteer your financial support - OR - mail a check (put your email address in the check's memo section so we can acknowledge your donation and thank you on the contributor's page) made out to "NEohioPAL, Ltd." and send it to: NEohioPAL, Ltd. c/o Fred Sternfeld 24021 Halburton Rd. Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Here are suggestions to help you decide what to donate: 14 cents per day = $50 per year 20 cents per day = $75 per year *27 cents per day = $100 per year* *50 cents per day = $182.50 per year* *1 dollar per day = $365 per year* Any amount ($5 or $10 is fine) is helpful. If you are able to do more, even better. Thanks for your participation in making the arts scene in Northeast Ohio vibrant and collaborative. Warm Regards, Fred Sternfeld <http://www.fredsternfeld.com/> NEohioPAL founder and administrator Noah Budin <http://www.noahbudin.com/> NEohioPAL associate administrator fredsternfeld(a)neohiopal.org http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/ http://www.fredsternfeld.com/support-neohiopal/

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