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Director JW Myers Teaching 1-Day Workshop November 6th in Independence
by Route 40 Workshops via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

JW Myers, Director of "The Pledge" and "A Christmas Tree Miracle," will be teaching a workshop on November 6th in Independence. JW's workshops are very high-energy, and a tremendous amount of fun. He has decades of experience as an improvisation instructor, a film acting coach, and a feature film director. Every workshop is different, but we will definitely do some improv, some acting exercises, and some prepared scenes, which will be filmed and made available via unlisted YouTube links, so that every student has a takeaway from the workshop. There will be a kids workshop from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and an adult workshop from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. The price is $75 for kids and $95 for adults. ** FIRST-TIMERS ONLY Discount: $10 off tuition if you mention NE OHIO PAL. This discount is for anyone who has not participated in a class or workshop with JW previously. There is limited space (18 students max), so please RSVP ASAP! events(a)themoviebrewdio.com - shoot us an email to sign up, or if you have further questions. Best of good fortune to you all, and Go Tribe!

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PLAYWRIGHTS' GYM AT DOBAMA THEATRE OPENS WITH TWO CIVIL WAR THEMED ONE-ACTS
by JD Tell via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Playwrights' GYM at Dobama Theatre presents The Battle of Chickamauga&The Guide's Guide to Lawnfield Readings of Two One-Act PlaysBy Faye Sholiton FREE EVENT - No Reservations Necessary Sunday, October 30th – 7 pm Directed by Martin Friedman Americans remainfascinated by events surrounding the Civil War and its aftermath. Two “periodpieces” – one about a foolish soldier, the other about a beloved President –illustrate the dire consequences of a house divided.Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes Featuring: Aaron Elersich, Neil Kelly, Rachel Lee Kolis, Lindsey Mitchell*, and Brian Pedaci *Member, AEA, appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association. Dobama Theatre is located at 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 216.932.3396

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Four More Chances to see Music Man at Heights Youth Theatre - October 27-30
by Pamela Fine via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

*HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE * presents *MUSIC MAN* directed by kelly monaghan music directed by stacy bolton *Thursday, October 27, 7 PM* *Friday, October 28, 7 PM* *Saturday, October 29, 2 PM* *Sunday, October 30, 2 PM* Monticello Middle School Auditorium 3665 Monticello Blvd. Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44121 Tickets: $10 general admission $9 children under 6/seniors Box office opens 45 minutes before the show or you can purchase tickets online at *www.heightsyouththeatre.com/shop/ <http://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/shop/>* For more details visit *www.heightsyouththeatre.org <http://www.heightsyouththeatre.org>* Heights Youth Theatre programming is made possible by the generous support of the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Ohio Arts Council, Susan Delaney - Howard Hanna, Hawken School, Innov8tive Nutrition, Laurel School, and PlayhouseSquare

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ON-CAMERA ACTING CLASS STARTS 10/26! Read Glowing Testimonial from Donna Belajac Casting
by Jean Zarzour via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

TV & Film Audition & Acting Class 8 weeks 10/26-12/21 6-9pm (we skip the day before Thanksgiving, 11/23) Includes a 4 hour Marketing Seminar, where you'll learn everything it takes to be a working actor! Investment $600 ($500 for SAG Members) 4 students are enrolled! Call 216-832-6557 2300 McKinley Ave. Lakewood, Ohio <http://www.jeanzarzour.com>www.jeanzarzour.com <http://www.jeanzarzour.com/find-your-voice.html> >From Donna Belajac of Donna Belajac Casting: "When I'm casting a feature film, TV show or commercial, I always prefer that the talent I've requested come to Pittsburgh to audition for me in person. When that absolutely cannot happen, I trust Jean Zarzour to get the job done for me at her home studio in Lakewood. Jean's lighting, backdrop, video, audio and coaching are all excellent quality and she pays attention to what a Casting Director needs when loading an audition to NowCasting and other sites. Jean has taught classes for my Actors Studio since 2005. I trust her to get the best performance from an actor." *RECENT TESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENTS**"I am so grateful to Jean Zarzour for sharing her talent and expertise with me. Though I have very little acting experience, I was excited to audition for a TV commercial. She video taped and coached me for less than 2 hours. To make a long story short - I got the part! The producers of the project were shocked when I shared that this was my first commercial. They thought I was a seasoned actor. All credit goes to Jean Zarzour for making an amateur look like and "ole pro." Ingrid Powell Dawkins, Actress in Wayside Furniture **TV commercial* ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------- *"Jean Zarzour is a FANTASTIC acting coach. My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Jean as our fraternal twin daughters actively audition for roles in movies and commercials both locally and in California. Jean coaches and puts their auditions on tape and sends the files to their agent/manager. Jean has the ability to take a "boring" audition and turn it into a piece of amazing work...something you'd expect to see from a seasoned actor. **She can pull the actor/actress out of the student and also teach the student how to bring the character out of the script. I'd highly recommend Jean to any actor or actress who's looking to take their skills and auditions to another level. We're so grateful for all we've learned!"* * Tami Elwell, mother of 2 talented, pre-teen girls * ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- *"Ms. Zarzour is an amazing coach! I've had the pleasure of working with Jean a couple of times and one such time stands out. I was auditioning with another talent that I have never worked with before. Jean made the two of us so comfortable that it looked like we have done numerous jobs together. Needless to say, we nailed the auction and booked the job. It was for a local commercial that eventually went national. I thank Jean for knowing exactly what to do to make me as comfortable as possible during the taping. She is so fun to work with and I can not wait to work with her again." * *Greg Anzevino, Actor in Wayside Furniture TV commercial* ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- *"Every actor remembers that moment of inspiration when they caught the Acting Bug. For me it was the first time I met Jean Zarzour. She not only gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams, she got me my first Hollywood Agent. I truly believe it is because of her confidence in me that I have been a full time, working actor in Hollywood for more than a twenty years. Jean is much more than an acting coach, she is a career builder." Jonathan T. Floyd IMDB Page <http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0283273/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1>* *CASTING DIRECTORS DO THE HEAVY LIFTING IN THIS BUSINESS. IT IS OUR FIRST TASK TO IMPRESS THEM! IF THEY DON'T LIKE YOUR AUDITION, THEY WON'T SEND IT TO THE DIRECTOR! *That's just the way it is. *Here is what I hear from Casting Directors* - "Theater actors are just TOO BIG in their delivery!" Those theater chops are overkill in Film & TV. Now, you all KNOW this, but TRUSTING it at an audition is another matter. I work on that very skill at every audition I go to! I've been asked to "Pull it back" or "Keep it real" a thousand times! Now, I LOVE doing just that because it pays off!* Visit www.jeanzarzour.com <http://www.jeanzarzour.com> to see what I mean.* Without consistent practice at this essential skill -* INTIMATE DELIVERY* - you don't stand a chance at getting the part but you DO stand a good chance of being written off for other roles too. * REMEMBER: CASTING DIRECTORS DO THE HEAVY LIFTING IN THIS BUSINESS. IT IS OUR FIRST TASK TO IMPRESS THEM! If they don't like your audition, they won't send it to the Director!* *We are now competing with HUNDREDS of other actors, nationwide, for the roles that are available to us. MAKE YOUR AUDITIONS COUNT for each current and future opportunity!* ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *WHAT: Scene study, monologues, script interpretation, character development, audition techniques, the Do's & Dont's and a FOUR HOUR Marketing Seminar to learn how to market yourself in this very competitive industry. WHERE: 2300 McKinley Ave. Lakewood, Ohio INVESTMENT: $600 *($500 if you are a SAG member) *4 Students are enrolled. NO MORE THAN 8 STUDENTS IN A CLASS.* *Call: 216-832-6557 <216-832-6557> Email: jeanzarzour(a)gmail.com <jeanzarzour(a)gmail.com> Visit: http://www.jeanzarzour.com/find-your-voice.html <http://www.jeanzarzour.com/find-your-voice.html> for more information and glowing testimonials from working actors.* *Jean Zarzour* *216-832-6557* Actor, Instructor, Make-Up Artist *www.jeanzarzour.com <http://www.jeanzarzour.com>* SAG-AFTRA, AEA imdb <http://imdb.me/jeanzarzour> twitter <https://twitter.com/Lipschtick> youtube <http://www.youtube.com/user/LipschtickProduction> linkedin <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanzarzour/> fb <https://www.facebook.com/jean.zarzour#%21/jean.zarzour> *Lipschtick Putting the Show in Business, nationwide, since 1989!* <http://www.lipschtick.com> ** *Find Your Voice-Voice Acting Institute* 8 week classes & Demo Production <http://findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com/> in Cleveland and at Donna Belajac Casting in Pittsburgh, since 2005 <http://findyourvoice-voiceactinginstitute.blogspot.com/> ! *What's New!* Jean appears as *Detective Maria Lopez* on *Chicago PD*, Wed 3/9 10pm on NBC Jean appears as *Marybeth *in the WGN TV Series *The Outsiders*, premiering 2016 Jean appears as* Psychic* in the feature film* The Pickle Recipe*, premiering 2016 Jean appears as *Pam* in the feature* Looking For The Jackalope*, in theaters 2016! Jean appears as *Nancy DeJesus* in* Cleveland Abduction, *now on mylifetime.com Jean appears as *Nurse Kelly* on* Devious Maids* now on mylifetime.com

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Near West Theatre presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '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 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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CWRU/CPH OPEN HOUSE
by Donald Carrier via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

CWRU/CPH MFA PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE We invite all interested candidates to the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program Open House on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at 1901 E 13th St, 5th Floor Room 513, Cleveland, OH. This is for potential candidates to learn more about our MFA Program, meet our faculty and see our facilities. Our upcoming Cleveland auditions are January 14 and 15, 2017 for a fall, 2017 intake. We encourage you to pass on this information to colleagues, friends, educators and students that you might know. The Program offers outstanding 3-year tuition-free training with a generous living stipend and membership in Actors' Equity Association on successful completion of the Program. The event looks to be well-attended, so the earlier interested candidates reserve a spot, the earlier they will guarantee participation. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Associate Director, Donald Carrier at donald.carrier(a)case.edu<mailto:donald.carrier@case.edu> or at 216-400-7019<tel:216-400-7019>. Thanks for your attention. For more information about the program and application instructions, please visit clevelandplayhouse.com/mfa.

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Inside the mind of Mark Rothko - RED opens this weekend at Weathervane
by Todd Dieringer via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Red A drama by John Logan<http://weathervaneplayhouse.com/red-2016-07-07> Based on the real-life story of the American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko, Red reveals the dynamic tension between an artist and his works. The play begins in 1958, just as Rothko has been hired to create a series of enormous murals that will hang in the most exclusive room at the The Four Seasons, an elaborately posh restaurant set to open inside the Seagram Building in Midtown Manhattan. As Rothko prepares his large canvases, he barks orders at his young assistant Ken, and inbetween brushstrokes lectures his young protégé on his uncompromising philosophies of both art and life. But when Ken attains the confidence to challenge his teacher, Rothko must confront the agonizing possibility that his greatest achievement could prove to be his ultimate downfall. Red was first produced by the Donmar Warehouse in London in December 2009. The original production was directed by Michael Grandage and performed by Alfred Molina as Rothko and Eddie Redmayne as his fictional assistant Ken. The production, with its two leads, transferred to Broadway at the John Golden Theater for a limited engagement which began on March 11, 2010 and closed on June 27. It was the 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Play. Additionally, Redmayne won a 2010 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play. Audience Advisory: Due to adult language and themes, this play is not suitable for children. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Thursdays - Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 and 10 - at 7:30 p.m. Fridays - Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 and 11 - at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays - Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 and 12 - at 7:30 p.m. PLUS Saturdays, Nov. 5 and 12 at 3:30 p.m. Sundays - Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 - at 2:30 p.m. BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE<https://www.choicesecure03.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?clientID=weatherv…> Tickets $22 adults $20 for seniors on Thursdays and matinees only $11 for college students Red is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Final 2 weekends for surreal comedy LIKE I SAY at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

ONLY TWO WEEKENDS LEFT TO SEE FUNNY AND BIZARRE "LIKE I SAY" BY LEN JENKIN AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM LIKE I SAY is an unpredictable, structurally bizarre and strangely comic whirlwind of a play with stories within stories, weird puppet shows, an Alpine zombie resort, and much, much more. A truly wild ride! A writer holed up in a seaside hotel is trying to overcome a tragic accident by teasing a story out of himself. He's joined by a wildly bizarre band of hotel staff and guests (a tattoo artist, a slow-moving handyman, two sinister Russian puppeteers, and the writer’s creation himself: Coconut Joe of Kokomo). The assembled band of misfits brings his weird story to life, while creating a few wild ones of their own. LIKE I SAY is directed by Tyson Douglas Rand, and features actors Robert Branch, Robert Hawkes, Marcia Mandell, August Scarpelli, Linda Sekanic, Clyde Simon, Lauren B. Smith and Logan Smith. LIKE I SAY runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through Nov 5 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students. Reservations and information at http://convergence-continuum.org [1]and 216-687-0074. Play Your Part: SAVE THE LIMINIS THEATER. convergence-continuum faces the possibility of losing its artistic home. The Liminis Theater building is slated to be sold at the end of 2016. We're currently in the midst of a fund-raising campaign to buy and secure it for the company for the years to come. Please help out by going to https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/convergence-continuum-s-sa… [2] Links: ------ [1] http://convergence-continuum.org/ [2] https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/convergence-continuum-s-sa…

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Climb aboard for TCT's "Hook & Smee!" Tickets on sale now.
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Don't miss *Hook & Smee (a Tale of Never Never Land)* at Talespinner Children's Theatre, Northeast Ohio's only professional theatre for children and families! November 26th through December 18th, 2016 Fridays 7PM; Saturdays 2PM & 7PM; Sundays 2PM Ohio Savings Pay What You Can Series performances Sunday, November 27th; Friday, December 2nd; Friday, December 9th; & Friday, December 16th Hook & Smee staff: Writen by T. Paul Lowry Directed by Alison Garrigan Movement by Katelyn Cornelius Set Design by T. Paul Lowry Costume and Mask Design by Melanie Boeman Lighting Design by Josh Heidinger Puppet Design by Alison Garrigan Production Stage Manager: Tim Maca Acting Company: Kate Atherton: Tiger Lily Jacob Boyle: School Master/Pirate/Puppeteer John Busser: Captain Lawless Joe/Chief Andrea Belser McCormick: Student/Pirate/Puppeteer Bryon Tobin: James Hook Leah P. Smith: Peter Pan Matthew Zitelli: Smee Buy Tickets Now: http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org/performances/hook-smee.htm Captain Hook is a name to send delightful shivers down the spine of anyone who knows the tale of Peter Pan, and Tinkerbell. But have you ever wondered just how Hook came to Never Never Land with his merry (and comically despicable) band of buccaneers? This is the story of how Hook met Smee, and came to be the scourge of "the Land of Pan." All your favorite characters are here, but get ready for some giddy surprises that will make you clap your hands with glee. This project is made possible in part by the very generous support of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture 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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Announcing Talespinner's 2017 Season!
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Talespinner Children’s Theatre (TCT), located at 5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102, in Cleveland’s Gordon Square/Detroit Shoreway neighborhood, is proud to present the 2017 Mainstage season of productions, written, directed, designed and performed by professional, Cleveland-based artists. We hope you'll join us as we grow into our 6th season with stories from around the world, listed below. *Talespinner 2017 Season* *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 Keep up with Talespinner on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more information. 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 Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680 www.talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org

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