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Discover Improv - Free Class!
by Nathaniel Montgomery via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

FREE COMEDY IMPROV CLASS! Have you always wanted to try out improv? Test the waters before you take the plunge! In this fun-filled class, geared toward beginners, you will be introduced to Nathaniel’s signature style of improvisation. Loosen up, be playful, be physical, be obvious, be average, take risks, love failing, screw up and stay happy. The best way to learn improv is to do improv, so you will be engaged in a hands-on, low-pressure improv workshop. Express your authentic self. Unleash your creativity. Laugh. Open to improvisers of all skill levels, no previous experience is needed. Cost: 100% FREE! Space is limited to the first 14 people to register Ages 17+ only Contact Nathaniel to reserve your spot! When: Sunday, November 20th 3:00 - 5:00pm Where: 3250 W. Market Street, Suite 104 Fairlawn, OH 44333 Say Yes to Improv! email: nathaniel(a)nathanielmontgomery.com<mailto:nathaniel@nathanielmontgomery.com> call or text: 330-807-7408 Nathaniel Montgomery is a life coach and an improv enthusiast who teaches narrative style improvisation for performers and non-performers. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and has been teaching improv in Ohio and Arizona for over ten years.

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EXTRAS NEEDED FOR FEATURE FILM
by Dezmond Peterson via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

*What About Them * * Productions* *Once again we’re casting extras [All Ethnicities][Any Age] for our film “End of the Road.” We’re looking for actors to participate in a church scene. Non actors are also encouraged to submit. This scene will be very intense and emotional. Heavy emotions and/or tears will be required from the audience. We will select a few to be ushers. To be considered you must be available for filming on Saturday December 3**rd** for a few hours. Extras are to report at 11am and filming will begin promptly at noon.* *Synopsis: **John (main character) has failed his wife.. She decides to give their marriage another chance granted he agrees to counseling. They go through 2 months of counseling when he discovers the root of his mistakes. Madison (wife) still can’t bring herself to trust him. She orchestrates a plan to test his new loyalty, and unfortunately he fails. She leaves him for good this time. With nowhere else to go John turns to the church. The preacher’s sermon convicts John of every mistake that he has made, which ultimately leads to his salvation.* *Production Location: Bedford, Ohio * *Production Type: Independent* *Union/Non-Union: Non-Union* *No pay but will receive refreshments, credit, and a fun inspiring experience this scene will bring for our feature film.* *If interested email whataboutthemproduction(a)gmail.com <whataboutthemproduction(a)gmail.com> with headshot or current photo. More details will follow once you have been selected.* *Visit www.whataboutthemproductions.webs.com <http://www.whataboutthemproductions.webs.com/> to learn more about us. Also, like our facebook page at facebook.com/endoftheroadmovie <http://facebook.com/endoftheroadmovie> or facebook.com/whataboutthemproductions <http://facebook.com/whataboutthemproductions>.* *So many lives connected to your destiny, If you give up What About Them!*

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EXTRAS NEEDED FOR FEATURE FILM
by Dezmond Peterson via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

* What About Them * * Productions* *Once again we’re casting extras [All Ethnicities][Any Age] for our film “End of the Road.” We’re looking for actors to participate in a church scene. Non actors are also encouraged to submit. This scene will be very intense and emotional. Heavy emotions and/or tears will be required from the audience. We will select a few to be ushers. To be considered you must be available for filming on Saturday December 3**rd** for a few hours. Extras are to report at 11am and filming will begin promptly at noon.* *Synopsis: **John (main character) has failed his wife.. She decides to give their marriage another chance granted he agrees to counseling. They go through 2 months of counseling when he discovers the root of his mistakes. Madison (wife) still can’t bring herself to trust him. She orchestrates a plan to test his new loyalty, and unfortunately he fails. She leaves him for good this time. With nowhere else to go John turns to the church. The preacher’s sermon convicts John of every mistake that he has made, which ultimately leads to his salvation.* *Production Location: Bedford, Ohio * *Production Type: Independent* *Union/Non-Union: Non-Union* *No pay but will receive refreshments, credit, and a fun inspiring experience this scene will bring for our feature film.* *If interested email whataboutthemproduction(a)gmail.com <whataboutthemproduction(a)gmail.com> with headshot or current photo. More details will follow once you have been selected.* *So many lives connected to your destiny, If you give up What About Them!*

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Auditions - Beauty and the Beast
by G Michael Skerritt via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

SAVE THE DATES! The Happy Ending Lyric Players, resident performing arts company of The First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland 3630 Fairmount Boulevard at Eaton Road Shaker Heights announces AUDITIONS - Beauty and the Beast! 2 to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday, January 7 and 8 7 to 9 PM Monday, January 9 Call Backs (if needed) 7 to 9 Tuesday, January 10 Production Dates: 7 Performances March 24 thru April 2 Come prepared to sing a song of your choosing. Accompanist provided, or bring your own. Some reading and movement capabilities will be determined. Come on out and help H.E.L.P. celebrate its 41 year of musical theater!

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North Canton Playhouse presents: "Evil Dead" the Musical
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

"EVIL DEAD" The Musical Presented by North Canton Playhouse at The Factory of Terror Directed by Marci Saling Lesho Performance Dates: November 3 - 20 Where: The Factory of Terror, 4125 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705Tickets: $20 Performance dates, times, details and tickets can be found at www.northcantonplayhouse.com on the "Ticket Link".Tickets can be purchased online at www.northcantonplayhouse.com (an online processing fee required for purchase online).or by calling 330-494-1613 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am-2pm. For a full night of terror, see "Evil Dead" and follow up with the Factory of Terror experience, the longest indoor haunted attraction in the world. Tickets for Factory of Terror can be purchased on site. *Everyone will be asked to sign a waiver form before entering Evil Dead the Musical at The Factory of Terror. Maybe because we are worried you won’t make it out alive; maybe because your clothes may get drenched in the soon to be deadites; either way we recommend you wear clothes that you don’t mind having Shelly’s splitter splatter on. North Canton Playhouse’s Evil Dead the Musical is just as campy and bloody as you would dream it to be, but don’t plan on sitting OUT of the splash zone – come prepared to be a part of the show…the whole show…you never know what may happen. * Synopsis: Based on Sam Raimi’s 80s cult classic films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it’s not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit. EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive. As musical mayhem descends upon this sleepover in the woods, “camp” takes on a whole new meaning with uproarious numbers like “All the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons,” “Look Who’s Evil Now” and “Do the Necronomicon.” Outer Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical“The next Rocky Horror Show!” –The New York Times“A ridiculous amount of fun.”—Variety“Wickedly campy good time.”—Associated Press

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Auditions tonight and tomorrow!
by Doug via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

WHAT: Auditions for John Patrick Shanley's "Doubt" at Strongsville Community Theatre. Director: Douglas F. Bailey II Assistant Director: Matthew Grittner Production dates are March 17th-26th 2017. Rehearsals will begin in late January. WHEN: November 14th and 15th at 7pm WHERE: Strongsville Senior Center WHAT TO PREPARE: Nothing! You will be provided with readings from the script. THE STORY: In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. THE CHARACTERS: Sister Aloysius Beauvier: The head nun and principal of St Nicholas School. Driven by a high sense of duty but rigid and conservative. 40+ years old. Father Brendan Flynn: A middle aged priest. Articulate and personable. 35-50 years old Sister James: A young impressionable nun. Enthusiastic but inexperienced teacher. Mrs. Muller: The mother of Donald Muller. African American 30-40 years old QUESTIONS? Email the Director at douglasfbaileyii(a)gmail.com

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OPENING FRIDAY! - Near West Theatre presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat *Includes ASL Interpreted and Sensory Friendly Performances!
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Near West Theatre presents: JOSEPH AND THE Amazing technicolor dreamcoat November 18-December 11, 2016 Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Near West universalizes this Judeo-Christian story and puts a 2016 stamp on it. JOSEPH LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! Before Andrew Lloyd Webber's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, EVITA AND PHANTOM OF THE OPERA there was JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, still one of the top 5 most performed musicals in the world. Joseph is his father's favorite. Joseph is a gifted psychic. His eleven brothers are very, VERY JEALOUS! It's all here: favoritism, betrayal, attempted murder, fame, famine and...forgiveness. This rock show is turbo-driven family entertainment. Get your tickets early for NWT'S HOLIDAY PRODUCTION, 2016. Sure to sell out!!! Performances: November 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, December 1*, 2, 3, 4, 8**, 9, 10 & 11, 2016 (Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.) Tickets can be purchased at www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org>, or by calling our Box Office at 216-961-6391 from 11am-4pm M-F. Accessibility notes: Near West Theatre's new home is fully accessible! Dedicated spaces will be available to view the performance from a wheelchair. At Near West Theatre we strive to make the arts available to all. For our production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat we have two Thursday performances dedicated to people with disabilities. *We will hold an ASL Interpreted Performance by The HeArd on Thursday Dec. 1. "The HeArd, a program of Theatrical Interpreting Services of Cleveland, Incorporated, (TISC, Inc.) is a body of professional sign language interpreters who serve the TISC, Inc mission by providing high-quality creative sign language interpretation to the public performing arts of Northeast Ohio." Specialty seating in front of The HeArd performers for those in the deaf community will be provided. To purchase specialty seating for The HeArd performance please email info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> with your ticket request. **We will hold a Sensory Friendly Production on Thursday Dec. 8. This sensory production will be performed in a friendly, supportive environment for an audience of families and friends of people who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues. There will be slight adjustments to the production including reduction of any jarring sounds or strobe lights focused into the audience. Also, there will be quite spaces and activity areas set up in the theatre lobby for those who need to leave their seats during the performance. For questions on our Sensory Production and to purchase tickets, please email sdicken(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:sdicken@nearwesttheatre.org> or call (216) 961-6391.

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Audition Notice - Grease
by Marc Howard via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

*Aurora Community Theatre* ***** AUDITION NOTICE ****** *GREASE* By Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey Set in 1959 at the fictional Rydell High School, this popular musical follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love. Directed and Choreographed by Marc C. Howard Music Direction by D. Keith Stiver * We are encouraging ALL ages to audition. * Students character ages range from 16-18 but we are also considering younger looking adults. * Adult character ages range from mid-20’s to 40+. * We are also casting non-traditional roles. *When*: * Dance Auditions - Sat. March 25th 2017 from 2-5 pm. Be prepared to dance. Please no street clothes or shoes. Dance attire preferred. All characters in the show will be dancing and moving. (If auditioning for Patty Simcox, please bring a baton if you twirl.) * Vocal and Monologue Auditions - Mon. March 27th and Tues. March 28th 2017 7-9 pm. Bring a current headshot, resume and conflicts along with sheet music in your key. Prepare 32 bars of the music. No acapella singing or taped music. Also prepare a monologue of your choice no longer than 3 minutes in length. (If you are auditioning for the role of Doody, please bring your guitar and accompany yourself if possible.) * Call Backs - Tues. April 4th 2017 from 7-9pm. If invited for a call back, be prepared to dance the routines learned at the dance auditions, sing an assigned song from the show and read from the script. *Where*: 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 *Rehearsals*: Will commence in April 2017 *Performance Dates*: Fri. and Sat. evenings June 30th to July 15th. 8 pm and Sun. matinee July 9th 3 pm. CHARACTER INFORMATION *MEN* *Danny Zucko* - Tenor D to High B (good falsetto) - Leader of the “Burger Palace Boys.” Well-built, nice- looking, with an air of cool easy going charm. Strong and confident. *Kenickie* - Baritone D to F# - Second in command of the “Burger Palace Boys.” Tough looking, tattooed, surly, avoids any show of softness. Has an offbeat sense of humor. *Doody* - Tenor D to G (good falsetto) - Youngest of the guys. Small, boyish, open, with a disarming smile and a hero worshiping attitude toward the other guys. Plays guitar. *Roger* - Tenor F to G - The “anything for a laugh” stocky type. Full of mischief, half-baked schemes and ideas. One of the boys; a clown who enjoys putting people on. *Sonny LaTierri* - Bari/Tenor - Italian looking with shiny black hair. A braggart and wheeler dealer who thinks he’s a real lady killer. *Eugene Florczyk* - Bari/Tenor - The class valedictorian. Physically awkward with weak eyes and a high pitched voice. Nerdy but smug. An apple polisher. Pompous but gullible. *Vince Fontaine* - Bari/Tenor - A typical “teen audience” radio disc jockey. Slick, egotistical, fast talking. A veteran “greaser.” *Johnny Casino* - Baritone A to C (good falsetto) - A “greaser” type leader of high school rock band. Thinks of himself as a real rock ‘n’ roll idol. *Teen Angel* - Tenor E to B (good falsetto) - Good looking, Fabian style singer. *WOMEN* *Sandy Dumbrowski* - Soprano A to D - Danny’s love interest. Sweet, wholesome, naïve and cute, like Sandra Dee of the “Gidget” movies. *Betty Rizzo* - Mezzo A to C - Leader of the Pink Ladies, tough, sarcastic, outspoken but vulnerable. Italian with unconventional good looks. *Frenchy* - Soprano - A Dreamer. Good-natured, but dumb. Heavily made-up, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can’t wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. *Marty* - Alto C to Db - The beauty of the group. Pretty, looks and acts older than she is but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. Tries to act sophisticated. *Jan *- Mezzo Bb to Bb - Chubby, compulsive eater; loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with the boys. *Patty Simcox* - Mezzo - A typical cheerleader at a middle class American public high school. Attractive and athletic. Aggressive, sure of herself, given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. Catty, but in an All-American Girl sort of way. She can twirl a baton. *Cha-Cha* DiGregorio - Soprano - A blind date. Loud, brash and knows how to use her looks. Takes pride in being “the best dancer as St. Bernadette’s.” *Miss Lynch* - Mezzo Bb to Bb - Old maid English teacher. Any questions, please contact the director at marc.c.howard(a)gmail.com

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BODYTRAFFIC (Dance Cleveland)
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• To read Roy Berko's review of BODYTRAFFIC as presented by Dance Cleveland and previews of Cleveland Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet/Cleveland Orchestra's "The Nutcracker," go to: www.royberko.info ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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EVENT: Last Weekend to See Dover Players' Entertaining New Musical - SOMEWHERE!, The Singing Musical
by Mark Little via NEohioPAL 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

EVENT: Last Weekend to See Dover Players' Entertaining New Musical - SOMEWHERE!, The Singing Musical Dover Players current production is an entertaining new musical, SOMEWHERE!, The Singing Musical written by the team of Keith Behrendt, Jeff Campbell and Bill Royse. Synopsis: "Everybody's Gotta Be Somewhere!" A mix-up at the airport takes a big town singer to a small town in West Virginia in the 1970's. Comedy, Love, Mayhem, Romance and of course, Singing follows. Cast: Martha Chesney ................ Lynn Galicki Larry Goodright .................. Scott MacLean Charlene Chesney .............. Holly Prather Jennifer Jenson ............... Lisa O'Halloran/Anna Schnupp Sonny Badistelli ............... Keith Behrendt Big Bennie Badistelli ............. Bill Graham Bill ...................... Bill Ransom Marilyn .................... Marilyn Ransom Cabbie ................... Mark Little Randy Van Grandy ................ Adam Campbell Carrie Van Grandy ................ Jackie Kelly Production Crew: Author .................... Bill Royse Director and Author ............... Jeff Campbell Tech, Music and Author ............. Keith Behrendt Choreographer ................. Jill Tschetter Tech ...................... Mark Little and Anna Schnupp Reservations ................. Todd Evangelista Publicity, Box Office, and Refreshments ...... Linda Little Remaining Performance Dates: Nov.18-20 Performance Times: Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 3:00 p.m. (Light refreshments will be served during a brief intermission.) Location: North Olmsted Old Town Hall 5186 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 NOTE: The Old Town Hall is located just south of the intersection of Dover Center Road (runs North and South) and Lorain Avenue (runs East and West) in North Olmsted. As you travel south on Dover Center Road you will pass the Police Station on the right. The Old Town Hall is the small building between the Police Station and City Hall. You may park in the lot to the left of the Old Town Hall building. Cost: Admission is FREE, first come, first serve. Arrive early for best seats to view the performance. Or, call Acting Out! at 440-779-1284 for reservations available for $5.00 per seat.

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