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Submit scripts: PLAYground 2017 at Talespinner Children's Theatre
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

PLAYground is an exciting program, now in its second year, that showcases new works for children by Cleveland-area writers during this two-week intensive workshop in July of 2017. Writers (using local directors, and actors age 16 and up) will be given one week's rehearsal to showcase their works in true workshop fashion, book in hand, and one weekend to perform that workshop for the public, complete with audience talk-backs following performance. During the week, they are given full use of the TCT rehearsal space, stage, and access to puppets, props, and costumes. PLAYground gives Cleveland-area writers a chance to put their work up on its feet, to help provide development of ideas, and exposure to the public. Plays submitted to PLAYground may be considered for future, full-stage production by TCT. Website: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/playground.htm WHAT: PLAYground gives local writers a chance to develop their work in a professional environment, with support from TCT. After a week's rehearsal, the workshop piece will be presented to the public in two performances over one weekend. HOW: TCT will provide directors, stage managers, and actors--age 16 and up, rehearsal and performance space, their prop and puppet stock, and costumes. PLAYground will also be fully marketed as part of TCT's 2017 programming. WHEN: PLAYground runs (including rehearsals) from July 1st through July 16th. Performances take place Saturdays, July 8th & 15th, and Sundays, July 9th & 16th. Each play will get two performances, and fully moderated talk-backs. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Opens: January 8, 2017 (Please do not submit PLAYground scripts prior to this date.) Deadline for all submissions: March 1st Submit: A preliminary script, with a list of characters, and a synopsis. It is understood that re-writes will happen between acceptance and rehearsals, but any major changes must be approved by TCT, as the work accepted must be recognizable by beginning of the program. All major changes to character must be completed by April 15th so that casting can begin at that time. Please make sure that your name and contact information--including email--is printed clearly on the front page of the submission. Submissions not clearly labeled will not be considered. CRITERIA: Writers must be based in the Cleveland area. Out of state or out of region submissions will not be accepted for this program. (Please feel free to contact TCT at the email address below if you would like to know if your area is included.) Scripts must be an adaptation of, or based on, an international folktale, faerie tale, mythology, or work from another discipline (i.e. ballet, opera, orchestra, literature.) All materials on which work is based must be in the public domain. Scripts will not be considered if they are based on materials that hold current copyright. All materials on which work is based must be noted for reference. (i.e.: "this work is based on the German folktale, Ashputel.") All submissions must be world premieres. PLAYground will not accept scripts that have been performed at other establishments. Writers should be willing to work collaboratively with TCT and the artists involved in the program, and be available for rehearsals and all performances in the program. Submitting writers cannot have had a full production in any TCT producing season. Folksongs or appropriate music can be included, but orchestration and instrumentation must all be able to be produced vocally, or with alternate, available, creative instruments. TCT does not use pre-recorded materials. Musical direction will not be provided, and links to source music must be provided by writer. Scripts can be no longer than 45 pages. WHERE TO SUBMIT: Electronic copy (preferred): Please send a word or pdf document to talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com with "PLAYground Script Submission" in the subject header. Paper copy: Please send a clearly printed copy to Talespinner Children's Theatre 5209 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 Attn: PLAYground TCT will endeavor to make all play selections by March 15, 2017, and you will be notified by email. AUDITIONS: Auditions are Saturday, May 19, 2017 from 12:30PM – 5:30PM for actors and students age 16 and up. Auditions will be cold-readings by appointment in half-hour intervals. You'll only need to be there for one half-hour time slot. TCT will begin taking appointment requests on May 1, 2017 by email at talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com Actors will only need to be available for rehearsals and productions in which they are directly involved. More information about rehearsal times and which shows have been selected will be posted as it comes in. Stay tuned to this page to find out more! Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *Class Registration * *2017 Season (ask about subscriptions!)* *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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LITERARY CLEVELAND - PAGE TO STAGE - Marc Moritz, Instructor
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Check out this unique Workshop ! From Page to Stage: That's My Story and I'm Sticking to It w/Marc Moritz ($65 / 55 for members) Saturdays 1/14-2/4, 10a-12p, Gordon Square Arcade, 6516 Detroit Ave. With the motto of "Good stories don’t happen to good storytellers, good storytellers tell good stories," this four-week workshop will focus on creating one short story/piece sourced from personal experience and putting it on its feet and on paper. Workshop participants will engage in theatre games/acting exercises that will focus on bringing and sharing their own funny, sad or maddening experiences which inspire their work. If you find yourself in love with The Moth, DNTO, This American Life and the myriad of storytelling shows out there, this workshop will get your hands dirty and leave you with your very own oral/written piece. And feel free to email me directly with any questions: marcmoritz(a)gmail.com Marc Moritz (AEA) most recently appeared in Yentl at The Cleveland Playhouse and was a GLTF Company Member appearing in Into The Woods as well as The Crucible , You Can't Take It With You & All's Well That Ends Well. Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the original Broadway production of the Sondheim/Prince musical Merrily We Roll Along and has worked in dozens of theaters across the U.S. He was also the Founder/Director of the Cleveland based Giant Portions Improv Troupe. His improv training includes stints at ImprovOlympic and extensive workshops with Paul Sills, Del Close and Charna Halpern. Marc was a Visiting Guest Artist at Cornell University, where he coached students and performed in productions as a professional mentor. Marc has taught Acting and Improv at AMDA, CAP 21, among many other professional acting programs. Marc currently teaches Speech and Communication at John Carroll University as well as On-Camera Broadcasting. He received his MFA in Acting at Kent State University.

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MLK Modeling Camp!!
by Barbara Stitzer via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Martin Luther King Day Modeling Camp!!! Next Monday, January 16, ages 8-10 come from 11-1, ages 11 and up 2-5. $95. Fashion show Walking practice 1-2 for all ages: $20. Sign up SOON!!!!! All my Best, Barb Barb Stitzer Stalk me! Http://www.barbstitzer.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barbStitzerphotography Http://www.barbstitzer.com/bspdreamteammodels

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Auditions for Bloom by Andrew Morton
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

French Creek Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for... BLOOM by Andrew Morton Directed by Skip Corris Following the death of his father, 15-year-old Daniel and his mother, Lisa, are forced to move to an unfamiliar new city. After a violent outburst at his new school, Daniel's social worker, Michelle, suggests he spend a week working with her father, Bobby, an urban gardener of several abandoned lots in the middle of the city. A week soon turns into a few months, and, as the two men spend the summer tending the gardens, they begin to plant some much-needed hope in a neighborhood plagued by blight and help each other heal some old wounds. PERFORMANCES March 31 - April 9 Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM Sundays at 3PM AUDITIONS January 23 & 24 7PM - 9PM Open call. Actors may prepare a monologue, but is not required. Auditions will consist of reading from the script. Actors can contact the director<mailto:ccorris@gmail.com> for advanced copies of sides. REHEARSALS Beginning the first week of February. Rehearsals will be from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, Monday through Thursday. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal. CAST BREAKDOWN MICHELLE - Social Worker, 30s; Dedicated to the children on her caseload, perhaps too busy to pay attention to herself and her Dad's needs. BOBBY - Michelle's father, 60s. Retired blue collar worker. Curmudgeon. Dedicated to the urban community garden which was the pride of his deceased wife. DANIEL - At risk teenager, 15; Sullen, uncommunicative; grows and matures as a result of working on the garden with BOBBY. LISA - DANIEL's mother, 40s; Newly widowed, attending community college and working while trying to rebuild a life for herself and DANIEL. ASHLEY - BOBBY's neighbor, 16. Also on MICHELLE's caseload; has made some bad choices. Grows through DANIEL's friendship. French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054 / 440-949-5200

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The Manhattan Project Inaugural Ball!
by Manhattan Project via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Between 1942 and 1945, J. Robert Oppenheimer gathered the most brilliant minds of the age at Los Alamos, New Mexico to create something awesome and terrible. The Manhattan Project - Cleveland Lab seeks to do the same for the Cleveland stage. Hack into a Night of Theatre! Next week the Biggest Loser to ever win office will become #POTUS and not all the parades and balls will be in Washington! The Manhattan Project <http://facebook.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7…> is pleased to present an Inaugural Ball <http://facebook.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7b…> at Mahall's 20 Lanes <http://facebook.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7b…> in Lakewood <http://facebook.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7b…> on Tuesday, January 17! We're welcoming our new president with several performances by Cleveland artists including: - *Congratulations *by Peter J Roth - *White House Burning* by Kevin Latimer - *Quo Vadis *by Craig A Webb - *Wolf vs. Mouse: A Political Discourse* by Rob and Erica Anton - *Low-Rent Minotaur *by Rachel Baird - The antics of Matthew Hric - *If They Believe the Wig is Real, Then the Wig is Real, Damnit, Probably* by Angelo Maneage We hope to see you for a night of "unpresidented" entertainment! What exactly is The Manhattan Project - Cleveland Lab? The Manhattan Project is a low-stakes, nonthreatening place for actors and playwrights to meet and work together. Based on the Theatre Lab model taught at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and inspired by The Brooklyn Generator in New York, The Manhattan Project wants to introduce Cleveland actors and playwrights to each other by organizing a bi-monthly production of brand new 10-minute plays. Participating artists will meet early in the month and will be broken into teams, each with one playwright. The playwright will then be given a writing prompt to write a new 10-minute play based on the prompt and including all the team's actors. The rest of the evening the team members will get to know each other and get a feel for each other's skills and voices. The teams will reconvene later in the month to perform these plays for each other. These 10-minute plays are not an end in themselves. Through these small collaborations we hope to build relationships between the two most vulnerable artists in theatre; the actors who put themselves on stage and the playwrights who pour themselves onto the page. Perhaps these 10-minute plays will grow into longer works or maybe these collaborations will become partnerships on larger projects. If you'd like to participate, please RSVP at TrinityCrater(a)gmail.com or introduce yourself at out next event. *Some additional notes on the play lab:* - In the spirit of shoe-string theatre, these 10-minute plays should have a budget of $0.00. - Playwrights will be directing the plays, or an actor from the team can volunteer to do so. - It's up to each team to schedule rehearsals together. Based on experience, it shouldn't take more than 3-4 hours of rehearsal time to get these plays on their feet. - Playwrights are invited in advance of the Meet & Greet. - *Playwrights are invited based on participation in past Manhattan Project events, so please come to our events so we can get to know you!*

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Weekend Events at The West Theater in Barberton, OH
by via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST THEATER IN BARBERTON Friday the 13th at 8:00 and 10:00 PM there will be showing of the original 1974 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. Admission is $5.00 per person, $3.00 for children and senior citizens. Saturday, January 14th starting at 2:00 there will be a CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM FESTIVAL. Several Charlie Chaplin shorts will be shown culminating with the 1925 THE GOLD RUSH. A Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest with a $50 prize will follow and then the film program repeats. The $10.00 ticket price ($8.00 for children and senior citizens) includes come and go as you please privileges. More information on the web site thewesttheater.com or by calling the theater at 330-548- 2104.

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DANCER AUDITIONS for NPB's "Cinderella"
by Janet Dziak via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Audition for Student Roles in North Pointe Ballet's "Cinderella" Saturday, January 21 34869 Lorain Rd, North Ridgeville 9:30am- Ages 6-9 10:30am- Ages 10-12 12:30- Ages 13 and up Audition fee $15 at door, $10 pre-register To pre-register or for more information, email northpointeballet(a)gmail.com New to auditioning? Want a chance to get personal feedback from directors? Want to learn actual choreography from the audition? Click link below to register for Register for the Audition Prep Class http://www.northpointeballet.org/events.html [http://nebula.wsimg.com/aebc8c7240e2d6520bdddffc7c400d4b?AccessKeyId=5ABF80…]<http://www.northpointeballet.org/events.html> Events - northpointeballet.org<http://www.northpointeballet.org/events.html> www.northpointeballet.org NPB is committed to increasing access and inclusion for our community's children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and other sensory, social, and ... [http://nebula.wsimg.com/aebc8c7240e2d6520bdddffc7c400d4b?AccessKeyId=5ABF80…]<http://www.northpointeballet.org/events.html> Events - northpointeballet.org<http://www.northpointeballet.org/events.html> www.northpointeballet.org NPB is committed to increasing access and inclusion for our community's children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and other sensory, social, and ... Janet Dziak Director, North Pointe Ballet 440.225.5458 For tickets to NPB's "Cinderella" May 5-7, click here!<http://www.northpointeballet.org/tickets.html> For more information on the company, visit our website, northpointeballet.org<http://www.northpointeballet.org/home.html>

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Auditions! The Flick, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray... (Weathervane Playhouse, Akron)
by Fred Gloor via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

NEWS RELEASE Melanie YC Pepe Artistic Director 330.836.2626<tel:330.826.2626> Auditions Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane<x-apple-data-detectors://1> * Akron, Oh 44313<x-apple-data-detectors://2> For details, visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> The Flick Production Dates: May 4 to 14 Directed by Craig Joseph Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, January 29, 7 - 10 p.m. Monday, January 30, 7 - 10 p.m. Jesus Christ Superstar Production Dates: March 30 to April 23 Directed by Melanie YC Pepe Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, February 5, 6 - 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 6 - 9 p.m. Hairspray Production Dates: June 8 to July 2 Directed by Marissa Leenaarts Auditions by appointment. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition> Sunday, March 5, 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Maarch 6, 6 - 9 p.m. ###

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PICKWICK AUDITIONS THIS THURSDAY - MAGICIANS - PAID
by Michael Rogaliner via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

PICKWICK & FROLIC AUDITIONS 2035 East 4th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 SEEKING MAGICIANSVegas Style Magic & Burlesque ShowAuditions: Thursday, January 12, 2017 7pm - 9pm We are looking for dazzling magic acts that can be performed on a small cabaret stage surrounded on three sides by audience with no backstage or wings. You will be asked to perform that act at your auditionand describe other magic you may be able to perform. Please email your intention to audition to: Michael Rogaliner, rogalinerm(a)sbcglobal.netInclude a description of your act in your reply. If you can not make this audition, contact above e-mail address for alternate audition date or time. Show will open late Spring 2017 on select Fridays through May 2017then play twice monthly from September 2017 through May 2018. Pickwick & Frolic is located between Euclid and Prospect on East 4th Street in downtown Cleveland across from the House of Blues Restaurant.

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Vanity Crash and An Evening With(out) David Bowie - Bop Stop - Fri Jan 13 & Sat Jan 14 - Bop Stop
by Dennis Van Crash via NEohioPAL 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Bowieoke this past Saturday was amazing. A packed house at Musica, fantastic bands and solo artists, a lovely reading by author Gilly, lots of giveaways, charming karaoke and you - throwing your electric energy throughout the room, dancing like banshees and demanding Vanity Crash do 3 encore songs. We love you Akron!!! - Now for this coming weekend: A Crash Course For The Ravers... Dear friends, Many of you attended last January's presentations on David Bowie that we hosted at the BOP STOP. And many of you were unable to attend as four separate shows sold out quickly. This January 2017, we're mounting An Evening With(out) David Bowie, and we've posted a page specifically for folks like you: http://www.BowieShows.com I wanted to send a reminder that we have revised the show and expanded it into two parts. On Fri 1/13 at 7:30PM, we present Early Bowie (through Young Americans), then at 9:30PM it's Mid- to Late-Bowie (Station to Station through Blackstar ★ and beyond). http://www.themusicsettlement.org/calendar/2017/01/13/an-evening-without-da… The same two parts are repeated the next night, Sat 1/14. Most folks are coming to both Part 1 and Part 2 and staying all night either Fri or Sat. http://www.themusicsettlement.org/calendar/2017/01/14/an-evening-without-da… As before, Cleveland's premiere glam punk superstars Vanity Crash will hit the stage after each section to bring a cathartic jolt with newly prepared Bowie classics, along with a few of their stellar originals. If you attended last year, you should know that the show has been completely re-designed and DOUBLED in size! So much material has surfaced during 2016 since the artist's passing: unseen videos and photos, new details and factoids, re-mastered and cleaned up audio and video, and rare outtakes. We'll have a lot more time to play clips and songs that we had to breeze through before. Full bar and kitchen service will be provided by the BOP STOP, and all proceeds from the food & bev will go towards supporting their mission to educate Cleveland area youth through the age of 18 with music instruction, music therapy, and preschool, day school, and kindergarten. As you may know, TMS will be opening a new West Side campus at the corner of W. 25th & Detroit, a couple blocks from BOP STOP. And you may be aware that SPACES will have their grand opening right next door to BOP STOP on Sat 1/14, and many of their opening night revelers will be joining us at 11:30PM that night for a hot Bowie Video Dance Party. (http://www.themusicsettlement.org/calendar/2017/01/14/david-bowie-video-dan…) Written in pain, written in awe/By a puzzled man who questioned/What we were here for I invite you to attend one or more of these exciting special presentations! Thomas Mulready - CoolCleveland.com Please click the JOIN/GOING button on our Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/229183987517798/. Big Thanks!!! =========================================== Friday, January 13, 7:30 and 9:30pm, door at 7:00pm Saturday, January 14, 7:30 and 9:30pm, door at 7:00pm All Ages Bop Stop – 2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 =========================================== http://www.vanitycrash.com/ http://www.reverbnation.com/vanitycrash http://www.facebook.com/VanityCrash https://mkt.com/vanity-crash http://www.youtube.com/VanityCrash http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/VanityCrash4

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