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Dancing Wheels hosts Night at the Races Event!
by kelly clymer via NEohioPAL 06 Jan '17

06 Jan '17

WHAT: Dancing Wheels' 7th Annual Night at the Races EventWHEN: Saturday, February 18, 6:30-10:00pmWHERE: The Dancing Wheels Studios3615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 Get ready for the 7th Annual Night at the Races benefiting the Dancing Wheels Company & School. This thrilling evening is filled with plenty of interactive video horse racing, upbeat music, lots of wagering and prizes! Your admission includes pizza, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. As always, you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages. General admission is $15 per ticket or a table of 10 for $125. Upgrade your ticket to the Jockey Jackpot and you will be included in our drawing for a “Bucket of Booze.”Jockey Jackpot admission is $20 per person or $175 for a table of 10. Add racehorses for $20 each, and if your horse wins, you win! Be a “Race Sponsor” for $50 and get an ad in the race program. Tickets are now available at http://www.dancingwheels.org/order.asp or call our office at 216-432-0306!

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Magnificat High School hiring Technical Director for Spring Production
by Dale Van Niel via NEohioPAL 06 Jan '17

06 Jan '17

Magnificat High School hiring Technical Director for *A Midsummer Night's Dream, *performing March 31, April 1-2, 2017*. *Position to begin immediately. Job Summary: - Working closely with the PAC Manager, Director, and Set and Lighting Designers, the Technical Director builds and paints the sets for the Magnificat Performing Arts production of *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* in the Performing Arts Center - Manages and teaches technical theatre students and student crew volunteers all technical elements of theatre as they relate to departmental productions and events - Attends technical week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in all the technical aspects of the production which include lights, sound, scenic, and rigging - Plans and oversees production set strike at the conclusion of the production - Serves as Shop Manager by maintaining the scene shop including equipment and tools, to insure that it is safe, secure, and clean Required Qualifications: - Strong belief in, and respect for, the Mission of Magnificat High School - Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Technical Theatre or at least 5 years of experience in Technical Theatre - Documented prior experience as Technical Director - Background in designing, building, and operating – theatrical sets, lighting, and sound - Previous experience managing technical theater staff including volunteers and students - Work experience in most of the following theatrical areas: lighting, sound, automated rigging, carpentry, welding, digital media - Knowledge of relevant production areas (above) including safety protocols on equipment and procedures - Understanding of independent/religious schools - Strong organization skills - Good communication skills - Ability to interact with a variety of individuals - Ability to engage in a variety of tasks and consistently meet deadlines Submit cover letter and resume by January 16, 2017 to: Magnificat High School 20770 Hilliard Boulevard Rocky River, OH 44116 Attn: Dale Van Niel, Performing Arts Center Or via email to dvanniel(a)maghs.org *Magnificat High School, * *a girls’ Catholic college-preparatory high school, * *founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary,* *calls young women to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world * *Our Mission* *We educate young women holistically* *To learn, lead and serve* *In the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat* *Our Purpose* *To empower young women to to be role models for the real world* <https://www.magnificaths.org/about-us/night-blue> *Dale Van Niel | Performing Arts Center Manager* 20770 Hilliard Blvd. | Rocky River, OH 44116 School: 440.331.1572 x284 | Fax: 440.331.7257 | Cell: 440.476.1198

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Sherlock for Scholarships! $20 Benefit Tix - KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE... (1/22/17)
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 06 Jan '17

06 Jan '17

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHERLOCK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! CSU Scholarships supported by Cleveland Play House with $20 Benefit Tickets to KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY SUNDAY - JANUARY 22, 2017 Cleveland State University's Department of Theatre and Dance, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, will receive scholarship support from Cleveland Play House (CPH) through the sale of discounted, $20.00 benefit tickets to selected CPH shows during the 2016-2017 Season. Proceeds from the sale of these $20.00 benefit tickets will fund scholarships for CSU Theatre and Dance Department<http://www.csuohio.edu/class/theatre-dance/csu-cph-benefits> students. The tickets may be purchased by phone at 216.241.6000, online at playhousesquare.org or in person at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Patrons should use code BENCSU when buying, and the $20.00 benefit tickets (over half-off the regular CPH price) are only available for the selected CPH performances and show dates listed below. All performances take place in the Allen Theatre Complex at Playhouse Square. Remaining CSU Benefit Dates - * "KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY" - Sunday, 1/22/17 @ 6:30 p.m. The hunting and haunting of the heir to the Baskerville fortune proves the most puzzling - and dangerous! - case in the illustrious careers of Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson. Cleveland favorite Ken Ludwig is back with his madcap adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mystery, transforming The Hound of the Baskervilles into an all-out comedic theatrical adventure. Full of humor, horror, and plenty of stage magic, five actors play nearly 40 roles in this kooky and spooky caper that will have you howling with laughter. AND don't forget about this last CPH / CSU benefit date! * "FREAKY FRIDAY" - Sunday, 4/16/17 @ 6:30 p.m. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical comedy based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update of an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience each other's lives first-hand, if only for a day.

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male and female needed for cleveland commercial
by Crystle Paynther via NEohioPAL 06 Jan '17

06 Jan '17

*Black Butterfly Casting is looking for a male and female model looking actress/actor age 30+ for a local cooking web commercial. No pay, but a 5 star chef prepared dinner will be included. Talent needs to be available January 26, 2017 from 4-8:30pm. Filming will take place in Solon, Ohio.* *Photos, resume and inquiries to blackbutterflycasting(a)gmail.com <blackbutterflycasting(a)gmail.com>*

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Two Weeks until Annie Auditions @ BLT!
by Jarred Nichols via NEohioPAL 06 Jan '17

06 Jan '17

*Brecksville Little Theatre* Proudly Announces Auditions for: *ANNIE: The 40th Anniversary Celebration* Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strauss Lyrics by Martin Charnin On April 21st, 1977, everyone’s favorite little orphan, *Annie,* opened on Broadway at the Allen Theatre. This coming April, *Brecksville Little Theatre* will not only celebrate the “to-the-date” 40th Anniversary of *Annie’s* debut on the Great White Way, but also bid a fond and heartfelt farewell to *BLT* before it merges with *BTOTS* to become *Brecksville Theatre* in the fall. We hope you will consider being a part of our thoughtful, heart-warming and truly special retelling of this beloved classic. Directed by Jarred Nichols Musical Direction by Gail Wirick Choreography by Jennifer Justice Stage Manager: Nancy Marusek *AUDITIONS:* Saturday, January 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM *(ANNIE & ORPHANS, FEMALE CHILDREN, AGE RANGE: 6-13)* Monday, January 23, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM *(ALL ADULTS, AGE RANGE: 16 AND UP) * Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM *(ALL ADULTS, AGE RANGE: 16 AND UP) * Callbacks *(BY INVITATION ONLY)* Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Blossom Hill School Rooms 9 & 10 4400 Oakes Road Brecksville, Ohio 44141 *PERFORMANCE DATES:* April 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 - 2017 - Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM Brecksville Little Theatre The Historic Old Town Hall on Brecksville’s Town Square 49 Public Square Brecksville, OH 44141 http://brecksvillelittletheatre.org/ <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbrecksvillelittletheatre.org%2F&…> *OPEN CALL - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY.* Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show - with sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided. No CD's or acapella auditions, please. *(Children auditioning for Annie/Orphans may sing acapella if necessary.)* As always, theatrical resumes and headshots are appreciated, but not required. Rehearsals will begin on or about Sunday, February 26, 2017, and will typically run Monday through Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons - based on cast availability. *Not all cast members will be called at every rehearsal, and children will be dismissed by 9:00 PM.* Please bring a complete list of schedule conflicts from February 26 to May 13, 2017. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. *ALL ROLES AVAILABLE.* Seeking a high-energy, versatile and diverse ensemble of 20ish adults *(Age Range: 16 and up)*, 7 female children *(Age Range: 6-13)* and 1 dog *(Age Range: open)* for lead and extremely active featured ensemble roles. Please visit www.mtishows.com/annie <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtishows.com%2Fannie&h=DAQFv…> for a complete Character Breakdown including suggested age and vocal ranges. *Brecksville Little Theatre* is committed to non-traditional casting. Except in cases where race, gender, age, or disability is essential to the show, all roles will be cast on the basis of talent. *QUESTIONS? *Contact the Director, Jarred Nichols - jarredjnichols(a)gmail.com

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Seeking Production Company partner for Cleveland TV Series ASAP
by alexpmichaels＠prelude2cinema.com via NEohioPAL 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Prelude2Cinema is seeking to partner ASAP with a location production company and filmmaker to co-produce and co-direct a reboot of our dramatic crime/ sci-fi series. >> "Out of Darkness: Cleveland" >> January 2017, Prelude2Cinema is rebooting the first dramatic TV series set and shot in Cleveland with Hollywood talent and a polished look and sound. >> >> Here is a look at the new polished look for "Out of Darkness: Cleveland." >> https://n2darknessmovie.wordpress.com/videos/#crew >> >> Page also includes video of actors Please contact me ASAP with info on your talents. Thanks. Sincerely, Alex P. Michaels Cleveland Cinema Czar http://clevelandcinemaczar.com Join our Campaign to Create a Cinema Industry that will Create Jobs and Movies in Northeast, Ohio http://www.prelude2cinema.com/crusade.html Create a Promo for our new Crime/Sci-Fi thriller movie series https://youtu.be/cf7JWSfPdxM

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World Premiere of Amy Schwabauer's “This is NOT About My Dead Dog”
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL PRESENTS A WORLD PREMIERE “THIS IS NOT ABOUT MY DEAD DOG” WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY AMY SCHWABAUER New one-person show portrays the tragicomic coming of age of the local playwright/performer. Directed by Dale Heinen, the production runs January 13 through 28 at Creative Space at Waterloo Arts. Find tickets and other info at: http://playwrightslocal.orgthisisnot/ <http://playwrightslocal.org/thisisnot/> “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” combines reflections on love, sex, and alcohol with loud out-loud stories from an awkward girlhood. Tackling German shepherds, boyfriends, and other attachments, playwright/performer Amy Schwabauer takes the audience through her journey from lonely child to young partier to (relatively) well-adjusted adult. This comedic one-woman show is part pain journal and part offbeat rumination on aquatic life. It is heartbreaking, but always bracingly honest and funny. “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” was developed in Playwrights Local’s inaugural Play Lab new-work incubator in 2016, with initial dramaturgy by Arwen Mitchell and production dramaturgy by Dale Heinen. “We’re looking to spotlight new local talent, and Amy Schwabauer fits the bill on multiple fronts,” says David Todd, Artistic Director of Playwrights Local. “This play is a brave look at her own life, one that digs deep and challenges Amy as a writer and performer. In addition to all of her comic charms, Amy has found another gear for being moving and profound with this show. We’re happy to produce such an engaging new dramatist.” Amy Schwabauer’s writing credits include “Fluff Pup” (2015 Cleveland Playwrights Festival), “The Bird Behind the Curtain” (Cleveland State University), and “The Accounts of the Warren County Fair as Observed by a Young Astronaut.” As a performer, she has recently appeared in Positive Reinforcements (Theater Ninjas), Snake Oil (Ohio City Theatre Project), and Left in Ink (Cleveland Public Theatre). Director Dale Heinen has been recognized by the Jeff Awards in Chicago and has received the Arches Award for Directors in Glasgow. She has directed thirty professional productions in additional cities such as London and New York, and has developed new plays at Soho Theatre (London), Silk Road Rising (Chicago), Cleveland Public Theatre, and Chicago Dramatists. The stage manager for “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” is Nicola Patton, and the production manager is Francesca Mamlin. The creative team consists of lighting designer Stephanie Kahn, set designer Elaine Hullihen, and sound designer James Kosmatka. The assistant director is Nora DeMilta. “This is NOT About My Dead Dog” runs January 13 through 28, 2017, with shows Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. All performances are at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts (397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110). Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. Group packages are available. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://playwrightslocal.org/ or call (216) 302-8856. # # #

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AUDITION NOTICE: Lend Me a Tenor
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

East Cleveland Theater (ECT) is hosting auditions for “Lend Me a Tenor”, written by Ken Ludwig. We are seeking 4 men and 4 women for this show. *Synopsis:* When a world class tenor comes to Cleveland, lives, loves, and relationships are turned upside down, resulting in a comedy farce that no one should miss. *The Roles:* *Henry Saunders*: The Cleveland Grand Opera's general manager. Father to Maggie. A blowhard who often loses his temper at the slightest mishap. *Max*: Saunders' long-suffering assistant, who is forced to take Tito's place in the role of Othello. *Maggie Saunders*: Saunders' daughter, and Max's girlfriend. She has a great admiration for Tito. *Tito Merelli*: The world's most renowned opera tenor, and notorious ladies man. *Maria*: Tito's long-suffering wife, with an "Italian temper". Leaves Tito early in the play, but ultimately returns to him. Loves Tito, despite his philandering. *Diana*: The opera's ingenue soprano, who is "flinging her way" to the top. A seductive woman (and she knows it). *Julia*: Chairwoman of the Cleveland Opera Guild, who considers herself a "grande dame." She wears a silver dress which, Saunders says, makes her look "like the Chrysler Building." *The Bellhop*: A comic relief character who has an ongoing feud with Saunders. An obnoxious opera fan, the Bellhop keeps showing up at the hotel suite at the wrong moment, trying to get an autograph and a photo of Tito Merelli. Saunders ends up chasing the Bellhop around the hotel suite, and trying to strangle him. *Director: Megan Thompson* Megan Thompson is Executive Director of Great Lakes Light Opera, and has directed and performed in numerous shows. *Audition Dates:* Saturday, January 21, 2016, from 11am to 1pm. Please email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org or call 330-416-1311 <%28330%29%20416-1311> to schedule a time. These auditions are by appointment only. If you cannot make Saturday, please call anyway … we would like to know when you are available for an audition. *Show Dates:* Opening: Friday, May 05, 2017 Closing: Sunday, May 21, 2017 Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9 shows total Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm *Rehearsals:* ECT typically has a six week rehearsal period. For this show that would mean rehearsals would typically begin the middle/end of March, but that is not set in stone. Exact dates have not been discussed, and depend on the schedules of the cast and crew. If you are concerned, please show up at auditions and tell us your limitations. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 48th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311 <%28330%29%20416-1311>, or email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 <%28216%29%20851-8721> www.eastclevelandtheater.org <http://www.eastclevelandtheater.org> Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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HBTI announces 2/11 & 2/12 AUDITIONS for its summer productions of "Children of Eden" and "Side Show"
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

HBTI announces AUDITIONS for its summer productions of *Children of Eden* and *Side Show.* *Sean Grandillo *(TV: The Real O'Neal's, Scream, Law & Order: SVU; Broadway: Spring Awakening) had this to say about his time working with Fred Sternfeld and Bebe Weinberg Katz on *Children of Eden* while he was in high school... "*Children of Eden* was a turning point for me. As an artist, as a person… There's something about this piece and the family it creates that is very special. I came to the show a total novice in the theater, and I left with a confidence and a love for this art form that I never could have imagined. I was thrilled to hear Fred and Bebe are putting the show on again. They were the director and choreographer of the production that meant so much to me a little more than six years ago. My advice is, if you're on the fence, do it. This is the kind of show to do. The kind of show that KIDS are LUCKY to get to do. I was fortunate enough to meet the composer Stephen Schwartz, and he told me that of all the shows he's written, *Wicked*, *Pippin*, etc... *Children of Eden* is his favorite." *Here is audition info <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T2kAf6cw651y9Y6xuvdeYMeoBfJU8U3vxALUQwm…> about HBTI's upcoming productions of Children of Eden and Side Show.*

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"...Or Does It Explode" Opens February 3rd at Balch Street Theatre
by Ma'Sue Productions via NEohioPAL 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Join us this February for our remounting of "...Or Does It Explode?" at Balch Street Theatre PRE-SALE TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $12 pre-sale and $15 at the door. Pre-sale tickets are available online at www.ordoesitexplode2.brownpapertickets.com <http://www.ordoesitexplode2.brownpapertickets.com/?utm_source=Ma%27+Sue+E-N…> or in person. Contact 330-564-5764 for more info Dates: February 3rd-5th 10th and 11th and 17th-19th at 8pm Location: Balch Street Theatre 220 S. Balch St. Akron, Ohio 44302 Tickets: $12 pre-sale and $15 at the door. Pre-sale ends on February 17th Ma’Sue Productions’ original play provides poetic, thought-provoking, and frequently confrontational language in its journey though the psychic and social conditions and contradictions of the contemporary Black urban male experience utilizing music, poetry, and traditional theatrical forms.

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