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2-Day Winter Dance Intensive at Playhouse Square
by Irene Honora via NEohioPAL 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

*December 15th and 16th: 2-Day Winter Intensive at Playhouse Square* 7 CLASSES + 6 TEACHING ARTISTS = 2-DAY WINTER INTENSIVE! Join TMP December 15th & 16th, 2016 for our 2-Day Winter Intensive at Playhouse Square! As professional dancers, it's important to continue training and engaging with our dance community. TMP is working hard to bring high quality and affordable training opportunities to you and looks forward to offering this 2-Day intensive to the Cleveland dance community. Classes will include Modern, Pilates, TMP company rep, and more! This event is made possible by the LAUNCH Residency at the Idea Center. To purchase your spot, click here: https://squareup.com/ market/the-movement-project If you have any questions contact me at irene(a)themovementproject.org or Rebecca Leuszler at rebecca(a)themovementproject.org. Thank you! -- *Irene Honora* Professional Dancer The Movement Project http://www.themovementproject.org/

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Beck Center Announces Auditions for Regional Premiere Drama~~~Seeks Cast of 7
by Scott Spence via NEohioPAL 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

*Beck Center will hold auditions for Paul Downs Colaizzo's much lauded "Really Really"~~~ loosely based on real events. * *The auditions will take place BY APPOINTMENT beginning Monday, Nov. 28th. * *Auditions will take place on Monday, Dec. 12th and Tuesday Dec. 13th, with slots beginning at 6PM.Call 216-521-2540 x 10 <(216)%20521-2540>* *You may **either prepare a brief contemporary monologue (preferred) or you may read from a side provided at the audition.* *Production dates for "Really Really" are June 2nd thru July 2nd, which includes 15 performances total---all Fri/Sat/Sun. The rehearsal process will begin no earlier than April 25th, and perhaps a bit later.* *There will be either 1 or 2 AEA contracts offered (Special Appearance--Tier one). All non-union actors 18 and over are compensated with a stipend. * *THE STORY:* An incident at an elite university’s campus party threatens to disrupt the lives of everyone involved as the stories about it are wildly different. The truth is hazy as all involved scramble to protect their own turf. *CASTING NOTE:* *All of the characters (except for Haley) attend an Ivy League university. All of these characters are smart and fast-talking. They are the leaders of tomorrow because of their privilege, connections and entitlement. All actors must look early to mid-20’s at the most. The characters are all college seniors except for Haley who is a little older. There are sexual situations in this play but no actual nudity.* *Leigh:* Woman. College senior. She is from a blue collar background and has had to fight for everything that she has achieved. She is confident on the outside but has many interior challenges to her self-esteem. She has been sexually and physically abused in her past. PERFORMER MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH SEXUAL BEHAVIOR (There is simulated sexual activity but audience view will be obstructed). NO NUDITY. *Davis:* Man. College senior. He presents as the ideal upstanding young man: successful, hard-working and disciplined. He’s good looking and athletic. On the rugby team. Yet beneath the nice guy exterior, there is huge rage. PERFORMER MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH SEXUAL BEHAVIOR (There is simulated sexual activity but audience view will be obstructed). NO NUDITY. *Grace:* Woman. College senior. She is a leader of tomorrow: disciplined, president of the Future Leaders of America. Honor roll. Funny and a church-going. Stands up for her roommate, Leigh. She has some direct to audience longer speeches. *Jimmy:* Man. College senior. Also on the Rugby team. Leigh’s boyfriend and above her in class and status. His father is on the board of the university, so he has privilege and influence. Used to be a womanizing partier, but then fell in love with Leigh. Currently in Christian therapy. Uses his father’s power as his own. *Must be comfortable with Sexual situation.* NO NUDITY. *Cooper:* Man. College senior. Another Rugby player. He’s into the Bromance with his college buddies. He’s on the 5 or 6 or 7 year plan. He is from a wealthy family. Likes a good party. *Must be comfortable with Sexual situation. NO NUDITY.* *Haley:* Woman. Leigh’s sister. She is the only character NOT in college. Always up for a good time, she sees a situation and willing to capitalize on it. A little rough around the edges. She is out of place in this college crowd. *Johnson:* Man. College senior. Another rugby player who does not want to screw up his future with any of the problems that the others get into. A little more serious. Although he is not crazy about parties, he is popular with women. Well rounded, uptight, goal-oriented. Honest to a fault. *Reviewer Commentary.....* "Mr. Colaizzo possesses an assured appreciation of the addictive power of ambiguity, which he manipulates with a bait-and-switch mastery that never lets up." —*The New York Times.* "An exceedingly well-made play. Unexpected and thrilling." —*New York Observer*. "Gripping. This provocative drama displays a crackling intensity." —*The Hollywood Reporter*. "What starts out to be banal hijinks among a group of upper-crust college kids takes a menacing and calculating turn that resembles the poignancy of an Edward Albee creation." —*Washington Diplomat.* "REALLY REALLY is theater for the *Gossip Girl* generation—edgy, funny, caustic, shocking—but thoughtful and weighty enough to hold its own even among audience members who think tweeting's for birds and *Glee's* an after-school activity." —*Washingtonian*. "REALLY REALLY sucks you in with its brio and caustic wit and holds you with its teasingly clever double-edged plot." —*Washington Post.*

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Fruitcakes, a Christmas Comedy, Running December 2-18 at GLTG!
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Fruitcakes, a Christmas Comedy Directed by Patrica Osredkar Imagine a small town where everyone knows everyone’s business, everyone gathers for events, and holidays are a mixture of fun and stress. Many folks in and out of Geauga county can imagine (live) this scenario, and those of who don’t can well enjoy watching the drama play out in* Fruitcakes*, a Christmas comedy at Geauga Lyric Theater this December 2 through the 18th. Two unmarried sisters who share a house but can’t stand each other, need to work together every Christmas to carry on the fruitcake baking tradition of supplying the townspeople with everyone’s favorite baked good. But their mother willed each only half of the recipe, and neither sister is willing to share. Add to their shenanigans a fruitcake snitching runaway, a lost cat, a Christmas hog named Buster, a bustling Christmas tree lot, a chicken pox epidemic, and so much more…a recipe for holiday fun! Tickets are $8 for children, $13 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. On December 3, for only an additional $10 ticket, attend* Fruitcakes* *Festive Fundraiser* at GLTG’s Art Center across the street at 106 Water St. There, before the show, enjoy wine and appetizers (juice for the kids!), and bid on a special raffle basket, mystery boxes for kids AND adults, and a holiday singalong. After the show, come back for dessert and the winner of the raffle basket. Wear your favorite ugly sweater and we’ll post your selfie on our Facebook page! Tickets for* Fruitcakes *can be purchased online at www.geaugatheater.org, or by calling the box office at 440-286-2255. Tickets for the *Fruitcakes Festive Fundraiser* can be purchased through the box office or the business office at 440-285-7701. Geauga Lyric Theater is located at 101 Water Street on the beautiful Chardon square. Spoecial thanks to our Marquee Sponsor, Chardon Smile Center! -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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FESTIVE FRUITCAKES FUNDRAISER!
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

*FESTIVE FRUITCAKES FUNDRAISER!* *DECEMBER 3* *Geauga Lyric Arts Center, 106 Water St., Chardon, Ohio 44024* *6pm to 7:45, and after the performance of Fruitcakes, a Christmas comedy, at Geauga Lyric Theater in Chardon, approximately 10-11pm.* Fundraiser tickets are $10 (do not include performance) If you are seeing Fruitcakes on another night, you can still attend! *What you get:* *A fun time in the new front room at the Arts Center;* *wine and appetizers before the show, luscious desserts after.* *In between, Christmas sing-a-long, a special raffle basket that will include wine, chocolate, two tickets to An American in Paris and The Sound of Music at Playhouse Square, plus two tickets to your choice at Great Lakes Theater, and more!* *Mystery boxes for Adults and Children ( with really good stuff!),* * a lottery tree!* *Wear your favorite ugly sweater* *and get your picture posted on our Facebook page.* What's a mystery box? A pretty wrapped secret present, $10 for adults and $5 for kids- prizes valued from no less than $10 to at least $50! Which one do you think you'll get? *Reserve your space by phone, payable by credit card, cash or check.* *Box Office 440-286-2255 <440-286-2255>* *Buisness Office 440-285-7701 <440-285-7701>* -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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Correction on Repeal Party at Society Lounge. The date is Saturday, December 3rd
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

This is a free event at Society Lounge. Come and celebrate the end of prohibition in style. Specialty menu featuring the top ten drinks of 1933 Prohibition era music starting at 9pm with The George Foley Band Happy Hour Specials Flappers and hotsy totsy hoofers provided by Get Hep Swing. Midnight toast Photo booth 21st amendment beer specials Newsies Bust out your glad rags and dress to impress! This is a free event to those who are 21 and over. The Society Lounge is located at 2063 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115 www.GetHepSwing.com

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Repeal prohibition party at Society Lounge with The George Foley Band
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Society Lounge, 2063 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115 Come and celebrate the end of prohibition in style. Specialty menu featuring the top ten drinks of 1933 Prohibition era music starting at 9pm with The George Foley Band Happy Hour Specials Flappers and hotsy totsy hoofers provided by Get Hep Swing. Midnight toast Photo booth 21st amendment beer specials Newsies Bust out your glad rags and dress to impress! This is a free event to those who are 21 and over. www.GetHepSwing.com

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In Tune for the Holidays - David's Fine Tuning
by David Spondike via NEohioPAL 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

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CABARET Opens This Weekend - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

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A Christmas Carol in Thompson
by Nadia Wheeler via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

Hello! We have a community drama group production coming up, it's free and open to the public so if we could get it on the list that would be wonderful, thank you, here is the information: Thompson Community Drama Group Presents A Christmas Carol. December 9th and 10th 7:00 PM At Thompson United Methodist Church, 6724 Madison Road, Thompson, OH December 11th, 7:00 PM at New Mercies Community church, 12767 Butternut Rd, Burton, OH Come to see this community production of Dicken's classic Christmas tale of redemption and grace! Comedy, drama, romance, and Christmas spirit combine in this heartwarming story, great for the whole family! No tickets, event is free and open to the public, donations will be accepted for charity! Cookies and drinks will be offered after each performances along with opportunities to talk to the cast and enjoy this Christmas Season.

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Local Music Video Online
by Diana Tyler via NEohioPAL 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

Please take a few moments to look at the campy music video we produced for a local congregation's building fund needs. (www.crowdrise.com/north-eaton-christian-church) It's fun and a bit quirky, and the thank-you gifts for various donation levels are intentionally tongue-in-cheek. We're trying to fund a roof reconstruction, parking lot and other repairs. The church does a *lot* of local (and beyond) outreach, including serving as an election polling place, opening its doors to a monthly senior health clinic, serving a free monthly community meal, partnering with a local mental health organization, hosting Scouting groups, working with charities for veterans, women, children, and more. In fact, the Cleveland Christian Home (for abused and neglected children and youth) is just one of the organizations we help. The entire project costs are estimated at $750,000 and will be completed in two stages, as funding allows. The congregation is using all available funds from its general operating fund, pledges from its membership body, and monies from a denominationally-financed loan. The music video is the church's way of informing the wider community of its need while allowing them an opportunity to respond. We don't take ourselves too seriously...but we DO take seriously Christ's call to share God's love with others. Laugh with us or at us, but please watch-and share-these videos. If you're moved to donate, we'll appreciate contributions of any size. Thank you! Blessings, Diana Tyler NECC Promotions and Capital Campaign Communications Chair 440-748-2230 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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