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Halloween swing dance at Slovenian Workmen's Home on Waterloo Saturday, October 29th
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

This is one of our very biggest dances of the year and you definitely do not want to miss it! Halloween attire IS encouraged. Most of the attendees take this dressing up in costume business VERY seriously. :) Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm. We always review the basic Jitterbug step, talk about the basics of leading and following, and then show a few new moves. Each lesson is unique and you will always pick up new moves and hints each time you attend a pre-dance lesson at a Get Hep Swing event. These lessons are appropriate for brand new dancers all the way up to advanced dancers. You will not be disappointed! Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) the band Hepcat Revival will kick off an awesome night of energetic, swingin', soulful, and sometimes silly music and that will get you up on the dance floor and groovin' until 12am. Free candy! Photo op areas! And a costume contest during the first band break (around 10pm) with prizes for the top three best costumes! No need to make reservations or buy tickets in advance. The event is $12* per person. No need to RSVP. Just show up and have fun! We have lots and lots of room for you and all of your friends! The Waterloo Ballroom at the Slovenian Workman's Home is located in the very artsy and lively Collinwood neighborhood. The address is 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. The Slovenian not only has a beautiful ballroom; they also have a well stocked bar. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of all kinds for sale--including a very special Slovenian beer- Lasko! There are TWO parking lots to the right of the ballroom and there is also some street parking as well. However, if you can carpool with friends that would be recommended. We also have a security guard who keeps an eye on the hall and both parking lots. Everyone is welcome to come and have fun with us at this swing dance. There is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner. We feature a variety of local and national swing, jazz, jump blues, big band and early rock and roll dance bands. You are welcome to join us just to enjoy the music. These events are fun even if you don't dance. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, and special topic workshops. For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info(a)gethepswing.com *No discounts unless you have a Get Hep Swing yearly dance pass.

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "Night of the Living Dead"
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

The North Canton Playhousepresents: "Night of the Living Dead" Directed by: Ted Paynter Book by Lori Allen Ohm Based on the George Romero/John Russo Classic film Performance Dates: October 20 - October 31 Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th St. N.E.,North Canton)/ Thriller Tickets: Adults $15.00 andStudents (17 and under)/Seniors (60+) $13.00 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. Synopsis: Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus, returns to Earthcarrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead, intoflesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, heldhostage by these ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the livingdead encroach. North Canton Playhouse's gripping, terror-filled, monochromatic productionof Night of the Living Dead brings all the fright of the cult classic horror tolife. With touches of black humor, this horror-laced thriller envelops theaudience as the action builds to a shocking theatrical climax.

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Auditions for "Doubt" at Strongsville Community Theatre
by Doug via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '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. WHERE: Strongsville Senior Center 18100 Royalton Rd Strongsville, OH 44136 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. 45+ 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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The North Canto Playhouse presents: "Evil Dead" the Musical
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '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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FINAL WEEKEND of Jekyll & Hyde at French Creek Theatre
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' NEW French Creek Theatre is proud to present... JEKYLL AND HYDE Conceived for the Stage by Frank Wildhorn & Steve Cuden Music by Frank Wildhorn Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson Directed by Jacqi Loewy Victorian London's elite are the epitome of pomp and circumstance: sneering sentiment and meticulous manners form the fragile facade of high society until one murderous monster with a taste for bourgeois blood peels back the curtain on their sordid private lives. The classic by Robert Louis Stevenson comes to life in the thrilling musical saga of Jekyll & Hyde. PERFORMANCES October 14th through October 30th Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:00pm TICKETS Adults: $16-$18 Youth: $10 The French Creek Theatre Box Office is open 10:00am to 6:00pm daily, and can be reached at (440) 949-5200 ext. 221. The Box Office accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card, as well as cash and personal check. Tickets can also be purchased online.<http://metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php> French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center at: 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, 44054 CAST Jekyll/Hyde: Michael Knobloch Utterson: Corey Knick Lucy: DeLee Cooper Emma: Angela Mitchell Danvers: Jeff Haffner* Nellie: Katie Rotuno Lady Beaconsfield/Bar Maid: Megan Campana Spider/Rich Man/Father: Steven Huynh Simon Stride: Jack Horn Bishop/Apothecary: Kris Hebble Sir Proops/Poole: Joe Bennett General Glossop/Minister: Jim Saulino Street Urchin: Emmy Cohen *denotes member AEA PRODUCTION TEAM Director / Jacqi Loewy Music Director / Anthony Trifiletti Scenic Designer / Douglas Puskas Technical Directors / Daniel Temelkoff and Riley Kushner Lighting Designer / Maureen Patterson Sound Designer / Stan Kozak Costume Designer / Justin Bilewicz Projection Designer / T. Paul Lowry Stage Manager / Julie Billinghurst Jekyll & Hyde is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. http://www.MTIShows.com/

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Physical Comedy workshop at Ohio Shakespeare Festival
by via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Weekend Workshop: Clowns, fools, and physical comedy NOVEMBER 19 & 20 12:00-3:00 BOTH DAYS Taught by actor-educators Joe Pine and Tess Burgler, this workshop will focus on Shakespeare’s world of comedy. Students will explore the vast opportunities for physical and intellectual comedy written into such plays as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, and more! Through improvisation, commedia dell’arte traditions, and text analysis, students will uncover a variety of interpretations for some of Shakespeare’s most famously funny scenes. This two day workshop will focus on using Shakespeare’s words to find opportunities for physical comedy as a way to take his writing off the page and bring it life, proving that funny is funny whether you live in 1600 or 2016. Open to all ages, recommended for 10+. [ REGISTER NOW ]( https://www.showclix.com/event/weekend-workshop-physical-comedy ) OHIO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Our talented company members and educators want to share their skills and expertise with the community. These fun and intensive programs are masterclasses in some of the most exciting elements of theatre. Classes are suitable for all skill levels! Whether you are a dedicated actor hoping to hone her classical acting skills or the curious beginner looking to have some fun with the Bard, we have the class you're looking for. Small class environment, two days of training, and on the actual Greystone Stage. At $100 per student, these classes are a steal! [ SHOP ALL CLASSES ]( https://www.showclix.com/events/20068 )

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Olmsted Falls Middle School seeks VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS
by Eric Bartkowski via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Hello everyone! My name is Eric Bartkowski, and I am the director of the Bulldog Theatre Company, an extracurricular club for 6th-8th grade students at Olmsted Falls Middle School. I am writing to offer a volunteer outreach opportunity to all the amazing artists on this list. In between productions, I like to offer *Intensive classes* to my students. These classes last for an hour and fifteen minutes, and are on a variety of theatre-related topics. Past intensive classes have included: - * Improvisation, lighting design, yoga, character development, audition techniques, theatre dance, Shakespeare, and singing for musical theatre.* Are you interested in sharing the magic of theatre with a group of young, scrappy, hungry, and wonderful actors? If so, then please consider donating your time and talents to our Company! Details: - Must have a current* BCI/FBI background check* on file. - Must be available to lead *2 sessions in one week* (Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-5:00pm) - I am looking for Instructors for the weeks of: - October 31 (Sessions on Nov. 1 & Nov. 3) - November 14 (Sessions on Nov. 15 & Nov. 17) - November 28 (Sessions on Nov. 29 & Dec. 1) - December 5 (Sessions on Dec. 6 & Dec. 8) - December 12 ( Sessions on Dec. 13 & Dec. 17) Thank you for your consideration. If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact me at ebartkowski(a)ofcs.net -- *In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.* -Baba Dioum

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Berko review: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL @ Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

******************** To read Roy Berko's review of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL @ Blank Canvas go to: www.royberko.info ••••••••••••••••••••••••

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The Odd Couple opens this Friday at Strongsville Community Theatre!
by Christopher Bizub via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '16

23 Oct '16

THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon Directed by Chris Bizub PERFORMANCE DATES: October 28, 29, 30 & November 4, 5 & 6, 2016 Fri/Sat Curtain at 8pm & Sun Curtain at 2pm. WHERE: Strongsville High School's Little Theater 20025 Lunn Road (Door D). Stronsville, OH 44136 TICKETS: $15 Follow this link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-odd- couple-tickets-27162895953 <https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe…> CAST: Oscar- Jeff Criswell Felix - Jeremy Jenkins Murray - Casey McCaan Speed - John Peters Vinnie - Michael Columbro Roy - Gabriel Chuna Gwendolyn - Debbie Jenkins Cecily - Brittany Richter SYNOPSIS: This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born. For more information please visit our website at http://www. strongsvillecommunitytheatre.com/ or feel free to send any questions you may have to info(a)StrongsvilleCommunityTheatre.com

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"The Odd Couple" opens in Strongsville
by Ted Larsen via NEohioPAL 23 Oct '16

23 Oct '16

"The Odd Couple" The classic comedy comes to life "The Odd Couple" opens October 28! Strongsville Community Theatre is excited to present "The Odd Couple," the comedy that made Neil Simon a superstar. Show dates are October 28, 29, 30 and November 4, 5, 6. Curtain times: Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday Matinees at 2PM. "The Odd Couple" is directed by Chris Bizub. CAST (in order of appearance) Murray - Casey McCaan Vinnie - Michael Columbro Roy - Gabriel Chuna Speed - John Peters Oscar Madison - Jeff Criswell Felix Unger - Jeremy Jenkins Gwendolyn Pigeon - Debbie Jenkins Cecily Pigeon - Brittany Richter Tickets are $15. See you there! Tickets can be purchased online at www.StrongsvilleCommunityTheatre.com; or call 440-879-8817 for more information and to reserve seats. And visit our FaceBook page and like our post to be entered to win free tickets!

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