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Cleveland Ballet Press Release - Nutcracker Tea
by Lindgren Carson via NEohioPAL 19 Nov '16

19 Nov '16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lindgren Carson Phone: 216-320-9000 lindgren(a)clevelandballet.org <mailto:lindgren@clevelandballet.org> www.clevelandballet.org Cleveland Ballet Joins School of Cleveland Ballet for Nutcracker Tea This Annual Tradition Takes on New Life and a New Location CLEVELAND, OH November 15-Cleveland Ballet's sister organization the School of Cleveland Ballet holds its 16th Annual Nutcracker Tea on December 18, 2016. This year the popular afternoon of dance, tea and Sugar Plum Fairies will take place at Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA). Members of Cleveland Ballet's resident company will also be on hand to perform select portions of this holiday classic. The Nutcracker Tea provides families the chance to experience an abridged version of the classic story ballet and meet the dancers after the performance. School of Cleveland Ballet students present key scenes choreographed by Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe set to Tchaikovsky's famous score. This afternoon of dance and fun is ideal for families with young children and aspiring ballet dancers and ballerinas. "We have been performing the Nutcracker Tea for 16 years," says Guadalupe, "and each year we have a chance to introduce more children and their families to this wonderful and magical story." Continuing its tradition of celebrating classical ballet as a dance form for all people, among the evening's dancers are Bedford Middle School students and who auditioned for the program after attending Cleveland Ballet's educational dance outreach program. Cleveland Ballet's STEP program (science, technology, evaluation, performance), introduces students to scientific ideas and topics to performative arts, especially dance. The program provides a scalable model for teaching this integration. This event is made possible thanks to a grant from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, which supports the Nutcracker Tea and the School's educational outreach program. To purchase tickets $45 adult and $25 children from 2 to 16 years old and learn more about how to support School of Cleveland Ballet please visit clevelandballet.org or call: 216-320-9000. --more-- ABOUT SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND BALLET As the official training academy of Cleveland Ballet, School of Cleveland Ballet has been recognized as Northeast Ohio's finest school for ballet education and training. Under the watchful eye of Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe and its faculty, the School offers classical ballet training and a diverse dance related curriculum to students of all ages, levels and degrees of interest taught by resident faculty and guest teachers as well. The school's three divisions-Community Division, Pre-Professional Division, and Cleveland Ballet Youth Company-serve students of all ages with different abilities, talents and desires. What: Nutcracker Tea at Andrews Osborne Academy Who: School of Cleveland Ballet and Cleveland Ballet resident company Location: Andrews Osborne Academy in Willoughby, OH Admission: $45/adult and $25/children ages 2-16 For Tickets: www.clevelandballet.org <http://www.clevelandballet.org> , or by phone 216-320-9000 For more information on School of Cleveland Ballet, visit clevelandballet.org, or call 216-320-9000 Stay connected on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ClevelandBallet> , Twitter <https://twitter.com/BalletCleveland> and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelandballetcompany/> . # # #

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"Moon Over Buffalo" is running through Sunday!
by dave banks via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

A standing ovation is always a nice way to start a show run! The Walsh Jesuit High School’s CenterStage Theatre tries its own hand at what the drama business calls, “repertory theatre” as they put on not one, but two plays each show of their run, November 16-20. CST will perform Janet Allard’s “Speed Date,” and directly following, they will do Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo.” Three more shows are available, November 19 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and the closing show is November 20th at 2pm. All performances will take place in the school’s theatre, located at 4550 Wyoga Lake Rd., in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Both shows are directed by David Banks, in his 17th year of directing plays and musicals for CenterStage Theatre. Purchase your tickets online now! <http://www.walshjesuit.org/component/civicrm/?task=civicrm/event/info&reset…> In “Speed Date,” author Janet Allard pits seventeen crazy characters against each other as they try to win over each other’s hearts and minds while looking for love, but with the challenge that time is not their friend. CST follows that play with “Moon Over Buffalo.” This show was on Broadway in the 1990s with Carol Burnett coming out of retirement to play the leading role of Charlotte. This show is in fact a play within a play, as it shows some of the zany challenges of a small, touring repertory theatre company has while performing “Cyranno de Bergerac” and Noel Coward’s “Private Lives,” when they receive word that they might have one more shot at stardom, as film director Frank Capra is coming to town to see their play! Performing the role of Charlotte is Isabella Bertolini from Akron, and the role of George is portrayed by Robert Trushel of Stow. Mathew Blasio of Sagamore Hills plays love torn actor Paul, and the role of Roz is performed by Sylvie Staiger of Akron. Alex Ross from Brecksville plays the quirky weatherman, Howard, while Kaitlyn Gabric of Parma plays Eileen. Sawyer Krause of Hinckley plays the slick lawyer Richard, and Meghan McDonald of Cuyahoga Falls portrays the spunky grandmother, Ethel. In “Speed Date,” Alex Ross also plays the lead role of John, while Madison Gordon of Peninsula portrays the event facilitator, Laura. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for students and senior citizens, and the preview show price is $5.00 for all. They will be available online at www.walshjesuit.org <http://www.walshjesuit.org/> or at the door. Show times are November 16 at 7pm(preview show), November 17 at 7pm, November 18 at 7:30pm, November 19 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and November 20 at 2pm.

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Acting workshop THIS weekend!
by via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Get registered to work with the amazing owner and operator of Pillar entertainment in La and NY at the Houde School of Acting THIS Saturday and Sunday! E-mail: houdeschoolofacting(a)yahoo.com Brief Overview of Actors Delora reps, has worked with and/or coaches: Evan Dollard – Host of American Ninja Warrior and the Spinoff, Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge Trey Loney – Star of Disney’s Super Buddies Jennifer Stone – Star of Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place Lia Marie Johnson – Youtube star, Nickelodeon’s AwesomenessTV Sophie Oda – Big Bang Theory, Disney’s Suite Life on Deck Josh Thrower – Emmy Nominated Winterthorne Jillian Clare – Days of Our Lives Austin Anderson – Nickelodeon’s Victorious and Lead in Wiener Dog Nationals Adrian Bustamante – Lethal Weapon (new TV series), Castle, Jane the Virgin John Gammon – The Middle Rob Locke – Ray Donovan, Scorpion, Agent Carter Todd Nasca – Over 75 commercials past 2 years including winning Ad of the Year for his Geico commercial Danielle Hoetmer – Hawaii Five-0, Scandal, CSI:Cyber Sam Marra – MTV’s Awkward, The Catch, The Young and the Restless Sarah Chaney – New Girl, Saturday Night Live Christian Lagadec – Grimm

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Auditions for PARADE
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 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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Dancing Wheels Seeks Female Wheelchair Dancer
by kelly clymer via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

October2016 Company Name: The Dancing Wheels Company Audition Date: By Appointment Audition Time: By Appointment Audition Location: The Dancing Wheels Company Studio Location Street Address: 3615 Euclid Avenue Location City, State Zip: Cleveland, Ohio44115 Website: http://dancingwheels.org The Dancing Wheels Company, America’sfirst, professional, physically integrated dance company, is currently holdingauditions for qualified male and female dancers. Dancing Wheels is a national touring companythat works with highly acclaimed choreographers each year. Most recent worksinclude full-length pieces from Donald McKayle, Dianne McIntyre, Nai-Ni Chen,Christopher Fleming, Michael Uthoff, Peter Kalivis, and David Rousseve. The Dancing WheelsCompany is seeking a female wheelchair dancer for the current season. Noprevious experience required, training will be provided. Full‐time and tourthroughout the nation required. Pay scale is commensurate with experience; paidholidays and vacation time are included. To audition,interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resumé and head shot toMary Verdi-Fletcher, President/Founding Artistic Director at VFletcher1(a)aol.com.

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Take Your Holiday Photo with Studio Dave $75 Special One Day Only!
by Ryan Forte via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Come take your holiday photo with Studio Dave next Sunday November 27th 10AM -10PM. We are offering a 1 day special for only $75 What to expect : - 15-20 minutes of shooting time - 1 photo sized for social media and holiday cards. - Try to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot - Tacky sweaters and mild refreshments provided - Pets & stand in actors available upon request Please contact Studio Dave to request your time slot. https://www.facebook.com/davesdiscountstudio/ davesdiscountstudio(a)gmail.com (386) 479-0970

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Cleveland Improv Jam Celebrates One Year at Coffee Phix!
by Brenna MC via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Greetings fellow Artists! Cleveland Improv Jam is very proud to have spend one year at our current venue, Coffee Phix in South Euclid! Hosted by Cleveland's only all female improv troupe, Angry Ladies of Improv, Cleveland Improv Jam provides an free open stage for improvisers to learn and perform together. As always, the jam is Sunday Nights at 5PM with a 4:30 sign-up time for those who would like to participate. The jam is open to all improvisers of any skill level. We perform short form improv games as well as some long-form, and established improv troupes are welcome to come and perform with us as well! Coffee Phix is located at 4485 Mayfield Road in South Euclid, near the intersection of Mayfield and Green Roads. There is public parking behind the building. Please join us for fun, laughs, coffee, baked goods and a good time to be had by all!

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Short Film seeking an Editor
by Andrew Knode via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Looking for an editor for a short film we recently wrapped. The Stakeout A drama in the style of Flm Noir about two detectives on a stakeout out when suspicions of one another begin to arise. Approximate length will be 15 minutes If interested please send your resume to andrewknode(a)gmal.com and a link to a demo reel if you have one. Thank you -- Andrew Knode Executive Producer Stormy Night Studios ltd.

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Prop Master for The Wiz at Near West Theatre
by Michael Stein via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Near West Theatre is currently taking applications for the position of *PROP MASTER f*or its production of *The Wiz*. Production Meetings begin November 22 Rehearsals begin December 12th Tech Rehearsals February 5 - 9 Shows February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 Director - Kelcie Dugger Scenic Designer - Cameron Michalak Costume Designer - April Rock Lighting Designer - Adam Ditzel Sound Designer - Josh Caraballo Stage Manager - Kate Atherton *Please send contact information to Michael Stein at mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org <mstein(a)nearwesttheatre.org> * *Michael Stein* *Production Manager/Rental Manager* *Near West Theatre* *6514 Detroit Ave.* *Cleveland, OH 44102-3014* *216-961-9750* *Cell 330-687-8187*

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SEEKING a dog for OF MICE AND MEN at Coach House Theatre
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

*We are seeking a dog for the role of "Candy's dog" in Of Mice and Men at Coach House Theatre in Akron. The show rehearses in February and March of 2017 and runs from March 16 - April 9, 2017.* *Please reply to fsternfeld(a)gmail.com <fsternfeld(a)gmail.com> if you are interested with an attached picture of your dog and any other pertinent information you think I should know.* *Thanks!* -- Fred Sternfeld http://www.fredsternfeld.com 216-360-0718-home 216-496-6087-cell

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