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The BFG is big at Magical Theatre Company
by via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

MAGICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE BFG (BigFriendly Giant) Magical TheatreCompany, Northeast Ohio’s professional resident and touringtheatre for young audiences and families,announces the opening of Roald Dahl’s favorite book, The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) on October 14. “I is a niceand jumbly giant. I is the only nice and jumbly giant in Giant Country! I is the BigFriendly Giant! I is the BFG.” Afriendly giant with vocabulary problems delivers sweet dreams to children. Withthe help of Sophie, a plucky, young orphan, he embarks on a quest to save thechildren of England from the “frightsome” child-eating giants. This fantasticalworld of towering giants and magical adventures is a “gloriumptiousringbeller!” Adaptedfrom the book by Roald Dahl and directed by Holly Barkdoll, The BFG stars Mark Ross of Akron in thetitle role and Caroline Martin of Norton making her Magical Theatre Companydebut as Sophie. Highlighting the play will be 12’ giants onstage. Magnificent giantpuppets created by Magical Theatre Company’s resident “Creature Maker” MarkJenks, will be a delight for all to experience – even if some of them do eatchildren. The BFG runs October 14 – 23: Fridays at 7:30pm, Sat 10/15 at7:30pm, Sat 10/22 at 2:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Reserve online at www.magicaltheatre.org or call (330) 848-3708. The newly renovated Magical Theatre Company is located at 565 W.Tuscarawas Avenue in Barberton, Ohio. Dennis O'Connell, Co-Producing Director Magical Theatre Company PO Box 386 Barberton, OH 44203 T (330) 848-3708 F (330) 848-5768 www.magicaltheatre.org

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OPENING TOMORROW: The Fall of the House of Usher
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher", adapted by Gip Hoppe, is being presented at East Cleveland Theater. Even the house is alive, in this psychological gothic melodrama that takes place during the last days of the Usher Family. *WHAT:* The Fall of the House of Usher *DIRECTOR:* Michael A Lenzo *WHO (cast):* Coralyce Carten Gordon, Odis Eric Grow Regina Harper Jessica Klein Bob Massaria Irma McQueen Richard T Phillis Bob Smith Lawrence Wilson *WHERE:* *East Cleveland Theater* *14108 Euclid Avenue* *East Cleveland, Ohio, 44112* *Only 1.6 miles from the Coventry area (approx 7 min)* *Only 1.7 miles from Little Italy (approx 7 min)* *Only 1.8 miles from University Circle (approx 8 min)* *Only 8.8 miles from Downtown (approx 18 min)* *WHEN:** October 07 thru October 30, 2016* Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 3pm *WHY:** Does one need a reason to see a good theater?* *HOW:* Tickets are available online at www.eastclevelandtheater.org (credit cards only), or at the theater box office (cash & credit cards). *QUESTIONS:* 216-851-8721 *We hope to see you there.* East Cleveland Theater www.eastclevelandtheater.org

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AUDITIONS: August Wilson's Radio Golf
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

East Cleveland Theater is hosting auditions for August Wilson's Radio Golf. Part of Wilson's, The Century Cycle, it is the last play in his 10-play series. Radio Golf takes place in Pittsburgh, PA, in the 1990s. We are looking for 5 African-American actors, 4 male and 1 female. *Synopsis:* What price would you pay in order to stay true to yourself and beliefs? This is the dilemma we confront in Radio Golf. Surrounded by a backdrop of politics, ambitions, traditions and friendships, all involved must answer this question for themselves. *The Roles:* *Harmond Wilks*: African American (male, mid 30’s – to late 40’s) A real-estate developer, Ivy League-educated, well-spoken and ambitious. He inherited the business from his father but he has big dreams of a very prominent future in politics as well. While in the midst of a big housing development project potentially worth millions, he is running to be the first African-American Mayor of Pittsburgh. Harmond is honest to a fault and committed to his beliefs. *Mame Wilks:* African American (female, mid 30’s – to late 40’s) Harmond’s wife of many years, she is a well-educated, successful and ambitious public relations executive. Though she is rising within her own career, Mame wants Harmond to rise with her, so she is helping him with his mayoral run. Mame is smart and manipulative but caring. She will go to bat for what she believes in but there are limits, even for her. *Roosevelt Hicks: *African American (male, late 30’s – 40’s) Recently promoted to a vice-presidential position at Mellon Bank, Roosevelt is clever and a bit of a hustler. His education is average but he has worked hard to get what he has. He is determined to overcome what he perceives as the limitations placed on him by society and is willing to risk almost anything to do it. A long-time friend of Harmond, he is involved in the real-estate deal and mayoral campaign. *Sterling Johnson:* African American (male, mid to late 40’s) A neighborhood handyman/contractor, poorly educated and an old time friend of Harmond. Life has not been kind to Sterling so he is very rough around the edges but deceptively street smart. He robbed a bank many years ago and paid the price. Sterling has learned to be a hustler through experience but wants what everyone wants, a good life. *Elder Joseph Barlow:* African American (male, late 60’s – 70’s) He seems like the nicest man you could ever meet but Elder Joseph hides a dark past. He presents an addled and feeble demeanor with a wink and a smile but he has a criminal record that stretches back many, many years. He is very clever and sly in the way he hooks his victims. That is how he has gotten through life. Harmond is his latest. *Director: Jim Weaver, SDC* *Audition Dates:* Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:30pm Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 11:00 to 3:00pm *Show Dates:* Shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 shows total Opening: Friday, February 03, 2017 Closing: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Friday and Saturday shows start at 8pm Sunday shows start at 3pm EXCEPTION: There be no show on Sunday, February 05, 2017 … Super Bowl Sunday. *Rehearsals:* This will be a split rehearsal schedule, meaning that we will have 2 weeks of rehearsals in December, 2016 (before Christmas), and then pick up with rehearsals starting the week of January 08, 2017. Exact dates for both the December and January time frames have not been determined. If you are concerned, please show up at auditions and tell us your limitations. East Cleveland Theater is a community theater celebrating its 48th Season. Our actors, like most of our personnel, are unpaid volunteers. We hope you will join us as we entertain and challenge our audiences. If you have questions, please call James Charpie at 330-416-1311, or email me at jcharpie(a)eastclevelandtheater.org. East Cleveland Theater 14108 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-851-8721 www.eastclevelandtheater.org Thank You, James Charpie Stage Manager East Cleveland Theater

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Upcoming October Events at Olmsted Performing Arts!
by Brandon Smith via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Olmsted Performing Arts is hosting TWO special child-focused events during October! *Trick-or-Treat with the Princesses!* *October 14th and 15th* *6pm* Join us as we trick-or-treat with the princesses! Event includes a hot dog, craft, and the opportunity to trick or treat with your children’s favorite princesses! Trick-or-Treat with the Princess will be held at: *North Olmsted Friends Church at 5665 Great Northern Boulevard, North Olmsted, OH 44070.* Adults - $5 Children - $20 *NO-CARVE PUMPKIN DECORATING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS* Saturday, October 22 2:00–4:00 PM Join us for a no-carve pumpkin decorating workshop! Choose from a princess or superhero themed pumpkin—ready to take home when you leave! Children ages 4–8 are welcome. $20 per child Held at OPA, 611 W. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 44017 *Tickets for both events can purchased here:* *http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/events/category/events/ <http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/events/category/events/>* -- Brandon Smith brandon.smith(a)olmstedperformingarts.com 440-973-4363

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BROADWAY’S COREY MACH OFFERS MASTER CLASS AT BECK CENTER
by Jonathan Kronenberger via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Broadway actor, Baldwin-Wallace grad, and Northeast Ohio native, Corey Mach returns to Beck Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 29 from 2:30 – 5:30pm to host his celebrated audition master class for actors ages 10 and up. The session includes: · a talk through of the college audition experience including structure, tips, and recommendations for schools; · a talk through of a professional auditions, including attire, resumes, headshots, and dancewear; · tips on how to choose the best material when picking songs and monologues; · an audition coaching for each student of at least one piece, selected from your prepared 32-bar cuts of your audition songs or from your audition monologues. Sponsored by Theater Alliance of Beck Center (TABC), space is limited, so reserve your spot as soon as possible. There is a participation fee of $40.00, payable either by cash or check made out to TABC. To reserve your place in the master class, contact associate director of Theater Education, Jonathan Kronenberger at jkronenberger(a)beckcenter.org<mailto:jkronenberger@beckcenter.org> or 216.521.2540 x27. (Please leave an email address if calling in your reservation.) About Corey: Corey Mach made his Broadway debut in 2011 in the revival of Godspell, understudying the roles of Jesus and Judas. Most recently, he starred as Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt in the North American premiere of the Tim Rice musical From Here to Eternity. Other Broadway credits include the musical Hands on a Hardbody, which was nominated for three Tony Awards. Off-Broadway and Regional: Invisible Thread at Second Stage Theatre, Waitress at American Repertory Theatre. National Tours: Flashdance the Musical, Wicked, Rent. Cleveland theatre: Pippin (Cain Park), Harold and Maude (Cain Park), I Love You Because (PlayhouseSquare), Joseph... (Beck Center). NYC readings and workshops include Disney's Newsies, Saturday Night Fever and The Circus in Winter, opposite Sutton Foster and Michael Park. Baldwin-Wallace alum. www.coreymach.com<http://www.coreymach.com> You can read more about Corey in this Cleveland.com article: http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2015/12/baldwin_wallace_alum_cor… * * * * * Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio. Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local and regional artists. For more information about the Beck Center, visit our website at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org>.

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The CWRU/CPH MFA Program OPEN HOUSE
by Donald Carrier via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 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 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. Donald Carrier Associate Director CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program

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CPT announces Auditions for Entry Point (new dates for Entry Point)
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Cleveland Public Theatre announces Auditions for Entry Point a part of CPT's NEW New Play Development Series Cleveland Public Theatre is looking to cast several pieces of theatre as part of our inaugural Entry Point festival. We are looking to cast a diverse group of actors of all ages and types interested in supporting the development of a new work. Entry Point will be a weekend festival of raw art-in-progress-a platform for artists to develop new work that is in early stages of creation. Each project in Entry Point has unique needs and goals. Public presentations during the festival will range from staged readings to presenting short segments of a new work to open rehearsals of the creation process - all in different spaces throughout the CPT campus. For example, audience members may see a staged reading in one space, then see a segment of a devised work in another space, and then close out their evening by hanging out in a casual lounge to share their experiences with fellow audience members and artists. Auditions When: Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th from 12pm-4pm Where: CPT's Campus (6415 Detroit Ave) Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in one hour increments. Actors will be given sides at the audition for cold readings. They should also come with one prepared contemporary monologue that they may be asked to perform. Actors may also be asked to sing a short a cappella song. Please bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume, if available. Actors should be prepared to stay for the entire hour. Entry Point will need the following commitment: 1. Entry Point will take place from Friday, January 20th through Sunday, January 21st (new dates!) 2. Rehearsals prior to performance vary with each Entry Point project: some may require as many as 5 weeks of rehearsal and some may require as little as 9 hours. Be prepared to share your availability on your audition form at your scheduled audition. AEA contracts will not be considered. Non AEA actors will receive a very small stipend. Interested actors should schedule an appointment with New Play Associate, Caitlin Lewins by email only: clewins(a)cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org>. When scheduling your audition, you must provide your preferred date/time and phone number. Please do not call. Appointments will only be made via email. Entry Point artists include Raymond Bobgan, Faye Hargate, Meredith King, Lisa Langford, Carol Laursen, Jaclyn Vogel, Cassandra West and Carrie Williams. Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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North Pointe Ballet Announces Inaugural Season
by Janet Dziak via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

North Pointe Ballet Announces Inaugural Season Featuring The Nutcracker (December 9-11, 2016) and Cinderella (May 5-7, 2017) North Pointe Ballet (NPB) announces its 2016-2017 season with two feature shows, The Nutcracker, December 8 -11, 2016 and Cinderella, May 5 - 7, 2017. In addition to the two feature performances, NPB will host several community outreach events and offer educational opportunities, including a special student matinee on December 9th at 10:30am for school field trips, day care and home-school groups. This performance features shortened show length and special Q&A with the dancers. Tickets for Student matinee are on sale now. The Season will kick off with The Nutcracker, December 9 - 11, 2016. The Saturday, December 10th matinee will feature radio personality "Java Joel" as "Mother Ginger." The entire running of the show will feature professional dancers from North Pointe Ballet and several students from the area, including Louisa Szczepaniak an exchange student dancer from Germany, who danced at Art & Dance in Loerrach, under the direction of Sylvia Künnecke. Ninety minutes before performances of NPB's 'The Nutcracker" on Dec. 9 & 10, NPB will host the Sugar Plum Fair, a market event featuring local vendors and merchandise to browse and purchase for unique holiday shopping. Vendors interested in booked space should contact celeste(a)mashmade.com. In the spring of 2017, NPB will perform Cinderella, May 5-7. Auditions for student roles will be held Saturday, January 21 in North Ridgeville. For more information visit NPB's website<http://www.northpointeballet.org/> or check them out on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/northpointeballet/>. All of NPB's performances are held at the beautiful Hope Community Church Auditorium, 6941 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138. TICKETS: Purchase show tickets on the NPB website (http://www.northpointeballet.org/tickets.html) Group tickets can be purchased by contacting the box office at npbboxoffice(a)gmail.com. Organized groups of 10 or more will receive a $3 discount per ticket. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at time of reservation. Military and Senior discounts will be required to present ID at will call when picking up tickets. Seniors and military with proper ID will receive $2 off per ticket. For questions about tickets email: npbboxoffice(a)gmail.com<mailto:npbboxoffice@gmail.com>. About NPB - North Pointe Ballet (NPB) is a professional dance company whose mission is making professional, classical ballet accessible to all families in the western suburbs of Cleveland. NPB offers education outreach programs to help integrate arts into all curriculums and enforce academic content standards. Dynamic instructors lead children through hands-on workshops and professional, costumed dancers perform excerpts from full-length productions. Email janet(a)northpointeballet.org<mailto:janet@northpointeballet.org> to schedule a program customized to your school's needs. NPB is committed to bringing classical ballet to ALL types of families in North East Ohio. Giving opportunities to experience ballet to those who might not otherwise get the chance is an important part of our mission. A special sensory-friendly performance of "The Nutcracker" will be performed Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30pm at Hope Community Church Auditorium, as well as other opportunities for children of different abilities to experience ballet. Contact janet(a)northpointeballet.org<mailto:janet@northpointeballet.org> for more information. Janet Dziak Director, North Pointe Ballet 440.225.5458 For tickets to NPB's "The Nutcracker" Dec 9-11, click here!<http://www.northpointeballet.org/tickets.html> For more information on the company, visit our website, northpointeballet.org<http://www.northpointeballet.org/home.html>

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Announcing My Reinvention- Margaret Reardon Arts and Culture Advocate
by Margaret Reardon via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Hello All- I've been silent for awhile as I was transitioning out of my job at the Beachwood Library and into my new life as a freelance marketer, event planner and fund raiser! I truly appreciate all the great artistic people I have met through this list and want to keep that momentum going. I will be involved in lots of great projects. I will still be looking for musical acts, artists for art shows etc so please email me with any possibilities.I'm also always looking for new (paying) projects, and my rates are reasonable! So check out my website like my new Facebook page Margaret Reardon Arts and Culture Advocate and stay in touch Margaret

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Classic Caribbean calypsos in Kent this Sat., 10/8/2016
by David Badagnani via NEohioPAL 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Standing Rock Cultural Arts'"Around the World" Music SeriespresentsThe Five Islands - Calypsos from the Golden Age8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2016North Water Street Gallery 300 N. Water Street, Suite HKent, Ohio$10 suggested donation (or pay what you can)preceded by 7:30 p.m. meet-and-greet featuring light food and drinks For the first concert of the "Around the World" Music Series' second season, we are pleased to present The Five Islands, an acoustic quintet dedicated to the performance of early calypso music from the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, dating from the genre's formative period in the early 20th century. The Five Islands' repertoire consists primarily of classic instrumental calypsos by the pioneering Trinidadian composer and recording artist Lionel Belasco (1881-1967). Drawing on elements of West Indian folk music, infused with the traditional sounds of nearby Venezuela, and refined by influences from classical music and American jazz, beginning around 1914 Belasco forged an infectious and sophisticated new style of dance music that was to become one of the great roots music traditions of the Americas. Like tango, choro, son, dixieland, and Cajun music, which were also developing around the same time, this early calypso was documented and disseminated worldwide via 78-rpm records. The band's performance will also include a few medleys from the first known recordings of Lovey's Trinidad String Band, dating from around 1912. These early calypso works were integral to the popularization of West Indian music and influenced composers like Belasco. The band's name is inspired by a group of small islets off the coast of Port of Spain, Trinidad, which are simply known as "The Five Islands." The Five Islands are:Zachary Smolko - fiddle and banjoAnthony Papaleo - guitar and fiddleChristina Freno - ukuleleRaymond Scott - ukulele and clarinetTim DelVecchio - double bass A 7:30 p.m. meet-and-greet featuring complimentary snacks will precede the 8 p.m. program. A variety of beverages (including tropical cocktails made with genuine Trinidadian rum) will be on hand for a nominal charge. About the band: Zach, Ray, and Tim have been performing together in various groups since the late '90s. They are best known in the Cleveland area for performing as both The Abductees and The Helper T-Cells. Both bands were known for their inventive songwriting and eccentric live performances. Anthony, Christina, and Zach joined together in 2010 to form an old-time music group called The Little Ol' Me's. In the early 2000s Ray discovered the music of Lionel Belasco from the film "Ghost World." He shared that finding with Zach and several years later they began to slowly learn the tunes together. After accruing a plethora of early calypso tunes, they established The Five Islands. Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/1652818818363704/ * * * * * The North Water Street Gallery is conveniently located just a block north of the intersection of Main and Water Streets in Kent, Ohio, with free street parking on both sides of the street. Seating is limited, so arrive early for the best seats. ---------------- Established in 2015, the "Around the World" Music Series is a concert series presenting outstanding musicians from diverse cultures in an intimate setting. Concerts are held approximately every other month in the new theater space of the North Water Street Gallery in downtown Kent, Ohio. The series is an initiative of Standing Rock Cultural Arts, and is curated by ethnomusicologist David Badagnani. Standing Rock Cultural Arts Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/SRCAKent Standing Rock Cultural Arts official site:http://www.standingrock.net/

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