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AUDITION: 2017 Talespinner Season
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Join us for TCT's 2017 Company Auditions BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WHEN Sunday, November 27, 2016, 4:30PM-10:30PM, and Monday, November 28, 2016, 5:30PM-10PM WHAT You will be given a one-and-a-half hour block appointment. Blocks on Sunday will be 4:30PM-6PM, 6PM-7:30PM, 7:30PM-9PM, and 9PM-10:30PM. Blocks on Monday will be 5:30PM-7PM, 7PM-8:30PM, and 8:30PM-10PM. Come dressed and prepared to move. You will be there for the full hour-and-a-half. No memorized material is necessary. There will be story work, and imaginative collaboration. Bring headshot and resume. TCT is not offering AEA contracts at this time. All performing positions are paid. WHERE Auditions will be held at Talespinner Children's Theatre, Reinberger Auditorium, 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102 SEASON INFORMATION: 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 Rehearsals take place either Sun/M/T/W/TH, or Sat/Sun/M/T/W. Weekends are generally daytime, and weekdays take place in the evenings. All productions have the possibility of three Friday morning student matinees. For an appointment, please email talespinnerchildrenstheatre(a)gmail.com and place "2017 Season Audition" in the subject header, and include a first and second choice of audition date and time choices in the message, itself. Space is limited, so please book your appointment early! (Artists must be 18 and older.) Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *Next on the TCT main stage:* *Hook & Smee **(a Tale of Never Never Land) *Nov 26 - Dec 18 by T. Paul Lowry, directed by Alison Garrigan *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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Auditions- Endgame at Tri-C West
by Astrid Jobe via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Auditions! Tri-C Theatre Department announces auditions for the Western Campus Theatre production of Endgame by Samuel Beckett and directed by Greg Vovos. To be performed at Tri-C West February 22nd – 26th, 2017 Auditions will be held over two days: Tue. December 6th at 6pm @ Tri-C WEST Theatre Wed. December 7th at 6pm @ Tri-C WEST Theatre Audition requirements: Please bring headshot and resume (if available), be prepared to improvise, and be dressed to move. No monologue or appointment is necessary. Auditions begin promptly at 6pm at Tri C's Western Campus Theatre, located at 11000 West Pleasant Valley Rd. Parma, Ohio 44130. Cuyahoga Community College is dedicated to diversity in casting.

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Auditions for PARADE
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is proud to announce auditions for... PARADE Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Book by Alfred Uhry Directed by Joanna May Hunkins Musical Direction by Anthony Trifiletti 1913. Marietta, Georgia. A teenage girl is found murdered in the factory where she works. The town wants justice at any cost, and all eyes turn to her supervisor, a Brooklyn Jew who has never fit in with their southern way of life. Grief, ambition and tragedy come together for a beautiful and stirring musical that challenges our own prejudices. PERFORMANCES May 5-21 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM REHEARSALS Begin late March, and usually occur weekday evenings and weekend day/evening hours AUDITIONS Monday, December 5th & Tuesday, December 6th from 7:00PM to 10:00PM Please prepare two short contrasting musical selections in the style of the show (contemporary musical theater) Call (440) 949-5200 to schedule a 5-minute appointment, open daily 10:00AM to 6:00PM Actors ages 18 and up receive a stipend. ROLES A Note About Casting: Parade will be performed with actors doubling and tripling roles. Many of the characters will also play townspeople, mourners, guards, jurors, reporters, etc.). Almost all roles have strong vocal features. Leo Frank (Male 25-35) - Our story's tragic protagonist accused of murder. As National Pencil Factory Superintendent, Leo is neurotic and a serial pessimist. Though married to Lucielle, he is physically and emotionally displaced. A White Jew from the North. Lucille Frank (Female 25-35) - Gentle and mousy, but resourceful and resilient. Despite her husband's feelings, she is a true Southerner but can see through the deception. A White Jew from Georgia. Jim Conley (Male 20-30) - A cleaning supervisor at National Pencil Factory. Secretly, he is a convict on the run. Pompous showman with a strong build. Black Georgian. Mary Phagan (Female 13) - A factory worker at the National Pencil Factory who is murdered. She is very innocent but has moments of sassiness and playfulness. White Georgian. Frankie Epps/Young Soldier (Male 14-18) - A charming and simple man, he is Mary's devoted friend. Playful and flirtatious. White Georgian. Hugh Dorsey (Male 30-45) - Atlanta's District Attorney. He is a devout Christian, who is brute and manipulative at times. Hungry for political success and recognition. White Georgian. Governor John Slaton (Male 30-45) - As the Governor of Georgia, he is highly concerned with public perception. Flirtatious and fun at times. Strives to maintain his values. White Southerner. Tom Watson (Male 25-45) - The passionate editor of the zealot newspaper, The Jeffersonian. He arrives to incite controversy and eventually leads an angry mob. White Georgian. Judge Roan/Old Soldier (Male 50-70) - Serves as the Judge on the infamous trial. Motivated by bigotry and racism, he is dangerously committed to the ideals of the Confederacy. White Georgian. Mrs. Phagan/Sally Slaton (Female 30-45) - Mary's mother, lower class and seeking vindication for her daughter's murder. White Georgian. Sally is the Governor's wife, popular. White Southerner. Britt Craig (Male 25-45) - A washed up reporter who can often be found three sheets to the wind. Weaselly and desperate for his 'big break.' White Georgian. Minnie McKnight/Angela (Female) - Leo and Lucille's maid who sees the racial injustice. Black Southerner. Newt Lee/Riley (Male) - The night watchman at the National Pencil Factory. Initially a suspect, but dismissed and later serves as a witness. Intimidated by the police. Black Southerner. Luther Rosser (Male) - Leo's lawyer. Not equipped for this type of case, a drinker. White Southerner. Iola, Monteen and Essie (Females 13-18) - Factory workers at the National Pencil Factory who were friends of Mary and called to testify. White Georgians. French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, 44054

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Velveteen Rabbit Auditions Next Saturday!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for... The Velveteen Rabbit Adapted by Scott Davidson Directed by Deborah Cluts PERFORMANCES February 10-19 Fri & Sat at 7:00pmSun at 3:00pm AUDITIONS Saturday, December 3, 12:00pm-3:00pm Sunday, December 4, 6:00pm-9:00pm Seeking actors ages 14 and up. Tryouts are in one-hour time slots. Please email director Deborah Cluts at deborahcluts(a)gmail.com<mailto:deborahcluts@gmail.com> with your name and preferred time or for more info. Actors ages 18 and over receive a small stipend. Rehearsals begin after January 1 with a read thru in December. French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, 44054

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OBJECTIVELY/REASONABLE at YWCA Event, 2/3/17
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Playwrights Local Announces an Invited Performance of Excerpts from Objectively/Reasonable: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice, 11/22/14 At: YWCA Greater Cleveland’s “It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race” February 3, 2017 from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Mandel Humanities Center at Tri-C East Playwrights Local is proud to announce that its recent production, Objectively/Reasonable, will be featured in an upcoming event hosted by YWCA Greater Cleveland. Original cast members Kaila Benford and Nathan Tolliver will open this half-day program with monologues from our critically acclaimed play on the 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice. Entitled “Foundations for Change,” this gathering on February 3, 2017 is part of the YWCA Greater Cleveland’s series “It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race.” In addition to our performance, there will be a gallery walk, a keynote speaker, circle conversations, and lunch. The tentative schedule runs 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Mandel Humanities Center at Tri-C East. Complete information can be found at http://www.ywcaofcleveland.org/site/c.9hKQL9NNLmJ2G/b.9228373/k.4659/Its_Ti…. Objectively/Reasonable: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice, 11/22/14 originally ran from August 18 through September 4, 2016, at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts. Directed by Terrence Spivey, the play was praised by Cool Cleveland as “a work that should travel to theaters all over the country…a catharsis” and by Broadway World as “a must-see experience for anyone interested in the real world around them.” Objectively/Reasonable was written by an ensemble of playwrights—Mike Geither, Tom Hayes, Lisa Langford, Michael Oatman, and David Todd—and conceived/edited by Todd. Additional information on the play is available at http://playwrightslocal.org/objectively-reasonable/. Playwrights Local is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. They offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide professional development opportunities, and engage the community through site-specific projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/.

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Playmakers Seeks Assistant Director
by Rachel Zake via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

The MandelJewish Community Center of Cleveland seeks applicants for its part-timeAssistant Director of Playmakers Youth Theatre Program position. As part of theleadership team of the Mandel JCC, this position assists with the developmentand implementation of programming in order to expand and further advance thePlaymakers program. Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Promotes the Jewish mission and purpose of the Mandel JCC throughprogramming. • Assists with the creation of the calendar of events for all Playmakersprogramming. • Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of theatreproductions for year round and summer camp programs. • Implements an array of Performing Arts classes for all ages, including hiringinstructors and coordinating class schedule. • Teaches a minimum of one class per session in field of expertise. • Directs at least one theatre production and one summer camp productions eachyear. • Assists with the supervision and coordination of operation and maintenance ofthe theatre's physical space, including set-up and tear-down before and aftereach performance. • Works with the Day Camp department throughout the year on all aspects of camppreparation: brochure, registration,staffing, transportation, recruitment/retention, etc. • Hires, supervises, and evaluates artistic, technical, administrative, andsummer camp staff. • Assists with the creation of staff training curriculum for camp staff. • In conjunction with department Director, works with camp supervisors tocreate and implement camp programming. Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree or aBachelor's degree in a related field as well as one to three years ofexperience in and/or directing large scale musical and non-musical productions.Proven experience working with children of all ages in a camp, school, ortheatre setting is also required. Applicants will have working knowledge offinancial management procedures, short and long term planning methods, andprogram development experience. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and threeprofessional references to jobs(a)mandeljcc.org.Application deadline is December 16, 2016.

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Entertainer Performer Workshop Sign Ups
by via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMER WORKSHOP Enjoy this fun and entertaining Workshop with a Performance Coach & Disney Entertainment Professional This Workshop will help participants to develop acting skills, dance skills, creative expression, animation and improvisation! - Creative Expression - Animation- Improve - Dance - Whether you want to be a singer, dancer, prince or princess, perform at one of the many Theme Parks Nationwide or be a parade performer? You will love this fun hands-on workshop led by a Disney Performer & Entertainment Professional. Dress comfortably for dance movement. If you have jazz shoes bring them. ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMER WORKSHOP When: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Time: 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Location: The Olmsted Community Center, Olmsted Falls, “Upper Dance Studio” 8170 Mapleway Dr. Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 Ages: Class max: 15 students Advanced Registration Required! Fee: $34 Spots are limited to the first 15 students who register! AGES 10 -19 Reserve your spot and register now at www.voice-variations.com Can’t make it to this workshop and want to be on our workshop email list or learn more information about VOICE VARIATIONS email a.hanratty(a)sbcglobal.net

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Give Thanks To Akron Area Artists at the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret on November 26th
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 8 PM $5 Cover None Too Fragile Theater inside Pub Bricco 1841 Merriman Rd., Akron, Ohio The Electric Pressure Cooker is open the public. There is a $5 cover charge or pay-what-you-can at the door. Audience members can pay their covers and artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at epcooker.com <http://epcooker.com/> or via phone at 330.612.3090. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO: The Electric Pressure Cooker… presents Bigger than a Breadbox is one of the 27 winners from the very first John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge Akron. Bigger Than A Breadbox needs to raise $75,000 in matching funds - but thanks to your support, only $8,500 more over the next 6 months! For more information (including the up-to-date funds raised) visit watheatre.com/btab <http://watheatre.com/btab> or email watheatre(a)gmail.com. ABOUT THE EVENT: The AWARD-WINNING Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is back in the AKRowdy for another month of "ANYTHING GOES" fun! Blooming from humble beginnings in the basement of a flower shop, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 100 audience members, 20+ performances and 6 non-stop hours of art. Registration for performers begins at 7:30 pm. Performances begin between 8:00 - 8:30 pm. Anyone may sign up for a 10-minute slot. Performers may pre-register at epcooker.com <http://epcooker.com/>. An emcee, house drum kit, keyboard and sound system (with operators) are provided. This month’s emcee is one of Akron’s living legends: Musician Jeff Klemm! ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, play readings, comedians, experimental art, dancers, scenes from plays, improv, devised work, full rock bands and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker! ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision. The #EPCooker is not just an Open Mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. Comedian Sarah Jones, Storyteller Kyle Jozsa, Just Go With It Improv, Copper Pennies and many other acts premiered at the #EPCooker. Pub Bricco has a full bar and a wide selection of food. Food and alcohol are permitted in the theatre. ABOUT THE EMCEE: Dubbed the "Hardest Working Man In Akron Show Business" American singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and sound engineer, Jeff Klemm, based out of Northeast Ohio, best known for his work as Maid Myriad's frontman and guitarist in the now defunct Via Lotus. His newest solo endeavor showcases his craft of songwriting and versatility playing all the instruments in the studio while performing live with JEFF KLEMM & THE LETTERS. Klemm has performed his music throughout the country many times, embarking on several national full band and solo acoustic tours averaging out to around 100 shows a year since 2012. His accomplished work as a sound engineer has been showcased prominently in national venues and mainstream radio stations.

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OPEN AUDITIONS
by Bill & Mark Corcoran via NEohioPAL 20 Nov '16

20 Nov '16

OPEN AUDITIONS for "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris.” Seeking 4 actor/singers: 2 Female (Soprano and Mezzo); 2 Male (Tenor and Baritone) Performance Dates: February 10-12, 2017 at Judson Manor Flexible rehearsals begin January 14, 2017 AEA Special Appearance contracts may be considered. Audition dates December 7 & 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Other times available upon request.) Send resumes and headshots to info(a)theatreinthecircle.com <mailto:info@theatreinthecircle.com> for appointments. Please indicate any schedule conflicts. Audition pianist will be provided. Bring sheet music and be prepared to sing in two varying styles. Be ready for simple movement combinations. Selections from the show are encouraged, but not required. We welcome talented people of all ethnicities to audition. Theatre in the Circle Judson Manor 1890 East 107th Street Cleveland, OH www.theatreinthecircle.com 216.282.9424

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MONOLOGUE/ACTING COACHING-MARC MORITZ - MFA, AEA, Master Teacher
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 20 Nov '16

20 Nov '16

*THIS IS AUDITION SEASON!* * ARE YOU PREPARED? * Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues under their belt. Do you? I can prepare you to Audition with Confidence! This the perfect time to find that *Contemporary & Classical Monologue*. I have worked on *Broadway*, *Off-Broadway*, *GLTF*, *The Cleveland Playhouse* , *Dobama*, *Beck Center*, as well as most of the local and regional theaters, and have a strong sense of what they are looking for . * I Can't get you the job...but I can prepare you to do your most solid work!* Having aided in the preparation of successful auditions for both professional venues and for college admittance to such schools as *Yale, Brown, Julliard, DePaul, SUNY Purchase, NYU Tisch and Syracuse University*, you will leave these sessions confident, balanced and well prepared. *WHAT OTHERS SAY:* *"The best private acting coach in Northeast Ohio! Personalized and creative coaching techniques. Highly knowledgeable and respected in the industry." --Darnell Jones AEA, SAG-AFTRA member* *"Marc has a gift for bringing the funny out and he is not afraid to go there. Marc encouraged me to experiment, be fearless and go there with him and it has paid off for me." - Bridget Chebo - Actress* *"Marc's talent, intelligence and guidance have been invaluable in my development as an actor. We work hard and have fun and I have complete trust in him." - Laura Starnik-Actress* *"Every student who works with Marc Moritz remarks to me about his insights, his complete knowledge of subject matter, his clarity and kindness. The ability to find a way to make each student grow is his gift." -Mitchell Fields - * * REASONABLE RATES* * CONVENIENT EAST/WEST SIDE LOCATIONS* * CONTACT: * * MARC MORITZ via Email :* *marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *216-255-1120 <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *BIO:* *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* . Theaters worked include: The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Idaho Theatre Festival, Long Wharf, Goodman, New Harmony, Carousel Dinner Theatre , Riverside Shakespeare Festival , Cain Park, Dobama and many more.Marc appeared as Tateh in the acclaimed JCC production of Ragtime. Also: *Ten Minutes From Cleveland* ,Cat In The Hat - *Seussical* ,Argan - *Imaginary Invalid* , Gremio - *Taming Of The Shrew* , Uncle John -*Grapes Of Wrath* , Alan -*Baby* , Touchstone - *AsYou Like It* , Ed - You Can't Take It with You -among others. Marc was 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 is Professor at JCU where he teaches Speech and Communication as well as On-Camera Broadcasting.Marc received his MFA in Acting at Kent State University

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