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PRESS RELEASE: River Street in Chagrin Falls turns into Broadway for concert of hits, October 14, 15, 16
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 9/29/16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt(a)cvlt.org <mailto:cvlt@cvlt.org> Website: www.cvlt.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> Promotional PHOTOS available for download at http://www.CVLT.org/promo <http://www.cvlt.org/promo> *River Street in Chagrin Falls turns into Broadway for concert of hits, * October 14, 15, 16 CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - Although Northeast Ohio has a remarkable number of community and non-profit theaters, constraints on space and budgets can make it a rare treat to hear the full orchestrations from big Broadway scores outside of the larger, more expensive venues. The Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra and the Chagrin Valley Little Theater have been partnering for nearly a decade to fill that void with their joint concert events, performing songs from great musicals with some of the area's finest theatrical singers backed by a live 30-piece orchestra on stage. Their popular partnership continues this Fall as CFSO maestro Stephen A. Eva and CVLT director Don Edelman present "Right Down Broadway" at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at 8 PM, and Sunday, October 16 at 2 PM. The family-friendly show features music from shows new and old, including /My Fair Lady, Wicked, Evita, Mary Poppins, Guys and Dolls,/ and many others, with the vocal talents of Ben Merold, Ron Davis, Gene Karlen, Greta Rothman, Colleen O'Leary, Libby Merriman, Amy Hesslein-Grant and Sharon Lloyd. Tickets to the event are $25 and are available at www.CVLT.org or by phone, 1-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 440-247-8955. "It's uncommon to hear a full-sized orchestra doing these kinds of film and Broadway arrangements in such an intimate venue," explains Eva, referring to CVLT's 262-seat main house at 40 River Street in historic Chagrin Falls Village. "Audiences will really be able to appreciate these scores in a new way, seeing and hearing the orchestra right up close. And these singers will knock your socks off!" "Right Down Broadway" is sponsored in part by The Dodero Foundation (Francesca DiBlasi), Stratos Wealth Partners (Phillip Rini), Skoda Minotti (Pat Carney), Design To Serve (Don Edelman), and Ganley Volkswagen/Subaru of Bedford (Michael Friedman). CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre. ###

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Fall Seaon Headshots
by Ed Starkey via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

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College Mentorship: Can YOU be the one to impact a life?
by Devin Broadbent via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Hello NEOhioPal, Friends, we need your help. And it is not money (although we'll take that too). Esperanza awards scholarships to students who need the financial resource of making their college dream a reality. To help them navigate the turbulent ride of college, we will be pairing our scholarship recipients with mentors. Why? Because mentors change lives. Our College Mentorship program just requires 30 minutes a month. We want to place 100 students with 100 mentors by December 30th and need you to: 1. Sign up athttp://bit.ly/2dc1ZBx <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x9FCAFXzxPHskaXNA2ZPpOWlQBAzi6Ry8WJw18tNkxPr…> 2. Forward this to a friend 3. Refer us to your employee resource group 4. Follow us on Facebook for updates Want more info? Visithttp://bit.ly/2cK3Jz9 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001x9FCAFXzxPHskaXNA2ZPpOWlQBAzi6Ry8WJw18tNkxPr…>or call us at 216-651-7178. Thank you for helping with this important new support system of Esperanza. Thank you! Sincerely, Devin Broadbent Mentor Recuiter Esperanza Inc. 3104 W. 25th Street, 4th floor Cleveland, Ohio devin(a)esperanzainc.org

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CALLING ACTORS - October Surprise Meet & Greet
by Manhattan Project via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Between 1942 and 1945, J. Robert Oppenheimer gathered the most brilliant minds of the age at Los Alamos, New Mexico to create something awesome and terrible. The Manhattan Project - Cleveland Lab seeks to do the same for the Cleveland stage. The World Will Tremble at Our Silence! Fear not, dear world, we'll never shut up! This October the Manhattan Project <http://facebook.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7b…> is pleased that three of our favorite actors are going to move from stage to page and take up their pens in service to our revolution! We're please to have *Kevin Latimer*, *Amanda VanAllen*, and *Travis Plats* writing for us. Join us for our Meet & Greet <http://facebook.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7…> at Mahall's 20 Lanes <http://facebook.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7b…>'s Locker Room in Lakewood <http://facebook.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7b…> on Monday, October 3 at 8:00pm. Performance <http://facebook.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24718b1d6d5f7c398165fdc7b…> on Mahall's Main Stage will be on Wednesday, October 26 at 8:00pm. What exactly is The Manhattan Project - Cleveland Lab? The Manhattan Project is a low-stakes, nonthreatening place for actors and playwrights to meet and work together. Based on the Theatre Lab model taught at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and inspired by The Brooklyn Generator in New York, The Manhattan Project wants to introduce Cleveland actors and playwrights to each other by organizing a bi-monthly production of brand new 10-minute plays. Participating artists will meet early in the month and will be broken into teams, each with one playwright. The playwright will then be given a writing prompt to write a new 10-minute play based on the prompt and including all the team's actors. The rest of the evening the team members will get to know each other and get a feel for each other's skills and voices. The teams will reconvene later in the month to perform these plays for each other. These 10-minute plays are not an end in themselves. Through these small collaborations we hope to build relationships between the two most vulnerable artists in theatre; the actors who put themselves on stage and the playwrights who pour themselves onto the page. Perhaps these 10-minute plays will grow into longer works or maybe these collaborations will become partnerships on larger projects. If you'd like to participate, please RSVP at TrinityCrater(a)gmail.com or introduce yourself at out next event. *Some additional notes on the play lab:* - In the spirit of shoe-string theatre, these 10-minute plays should have a budget of $0.00. - Playwrights will be directing the plays, or an actor from the team can volunteer to do so. - It's up to each team to schedule rehearsals together. Based on experience, it shouldn't take more than 3-4 hours of rehearsal time to get these plays on their feet. - Playwrights are invited in advance of the Meet & Greet. - *Playwrights are invited based on participation in past Manhattan Project events, so please come to our events so we can get to know you!*

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TMP at Karamu House, CDF and Master Classes, 2-Day Winter Intensive, TMP Master Classes
by Irene Honora via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

*TMP at Karamu House* TMP is eager to announce a new partnership with Karamu House in Cleveland! The company will be teaching an array of classes from jazz to modern from kids to adults. Here are the details: Tuesday: Ballet Level 1, Ballet Level 2 4:30-5:30pm (grades 3+) Hip Hop/Jazz-Youth 5:30-6:30pm (all levels) Modern-Adult 6:30-8:00pm (Age 18+) Thursday: Modern Level 1, Modern Level 2 4:30-5:30pm (grades 3+) Hip Hop/Jazz-Youth 5:30-6:30pm (all levels) Saturday: Ballet/Jazz Combo-Littles 9:00-9:30am (grades K-2) Tap-Littles 9:30-10:00am (grades K-2) Ballet-Adult 9:00-10:15am (Age 18+) Dance Ensemble-Youth 10:30-12:00pm (by audition) Register today! Here is the form: http://www.karamuhouse.org/registration-form/ *Oct. 22-23, 29-30 Cleveland Dance Fest Master Classes* This master class series is taught by the artists of the Cleveland Dance Fest 2016, and all classes are free and open to the public! This is a great opportunity for dancers in the community to get FREE dance training! Here are the artists teaching the series: Rebecca Burcher Jennifer Sandoval Eccher (Marquez Dance Project) Rebecca Leuszler (The Movement Project) Grace Nicklos Micaela Colleen Barret & Alberto Ramos Cordero (The Cleveland Tango School) Jon Lawson Inlet Dance Theatre Catherine Meredith (The Dancing Wheels Company) For more information and the schedule refer to the event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1802345213334989/ To reserve your spot go here: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-movement-project-11120966627 *November 4th and 5th: Cleveland Dance Fest 2016* Join us for Cleveland's first ever Cleveland Dance Fest, a two-day dance festival November 4th & 5th at the beautiful Little Theater at Cleveland Public Auditorium! The evening will feature work by 9 Cleveland choreographers, including 2016 Creative Workforce Fellow Rebecca Leuszler, who works daily to advance the choreographic process here in Cleveland. This Fellowship is a program of the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture. Funding for the Fellowship program is made possible by the generous support of Cuyahoga County residents through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. CDF is generously funded by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and Community Partnership for Arts and Culture. The Movement Project is very excited to help make this event possible for Cleveland artists and community members! More info and FREE tickets here: http://www.themovementproject.org/cdf16/ *December 15th and 16th: 2-Day Winter Intensive at Playhouse Square* 7 CLASSES + 6 TEACHING ARTISTS = 2-DAY WINTER INTENSIVE! Join TMP December 15th & 16th, 2016 for our 2-Day Winter Intensive at Playhouse Square! As professional dancers, it's important to continue training and engaging with our dance community. TMP is working hard to bring high quality and affordable training opportunities to you and looks forward to offering this 2-Day intensive to the Cleveland dance community. Classes will include Modern, Pilates, TMP company rep, and more! This event is made possible by the LAUNCH Residency at the Idea Center. To purchase your spot, click here: https://squareup.com/market/the-movement-project *The Movement Project Master Classes* TMP is now offering master classes for dance schools and studios! Bring in the company to teach modern/contemporary, company repertory, wellness, choreography, and more! For details on pricing, scheduling, and classes offered, contact Grace Nicklos at grace(a)themovementproject.org If you have any questions about CDF or other TMP events, contact me at irene(a)themovementproject.org or Rebecca Leuszler at rebecca(a)themovementproject.org. Thank you! -- *Irene Honora* Professional Dancer The Movement Project http://www.themovementproject.org/

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Auditions for "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)" at Theatre 8:15
by Dawna Kornick via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Theatre 8:15 announces auditions for. "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)" Written by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor Play Description Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody's Non-Denominational Universalist Church, where all faiths are welcome because we'll believe anything. But there's a problem: none of the acts scheduled to perform have arrived, so three members are pressed into service to perform the entire Variety Show and Christmas Pageant by themselves. An irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays, THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (ABRIDGED) is festive, funny, physical, family fun as these Three Wise Guys send up and celebrate our favorite holiday traditions. * * * * Auditions will take place at Theatre 8:15, 4740 Massillon Rd, Green, OH 44232 Saturday, October 8 and Sunday October 9 at 11:00am A 3 PERSON COMEDY NEEDED - 3 MEN / ANY AGE Our 3 wise guys perform the entire show themselves with an odd variety of costumes & props including favorite holiday traditions & songs. * * * * ** PERFORMANCE DATES ** November 25 - December 3, 2016 Friday and Saturdays at 8:15 pm Any questions about auditions, please contact Jim at 330-603-8334. <mailto:gbealer@gmail.com> Theatre 8:15 4740 Massillon Road, Green, OH, 44232 www.theatre815.com For Reservations please contact (330) 896-0339 or info(a)theatre815.com

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Award-winning local playwright looking to partner with a venue for an original black history month play to be produced on agreed dates in February.
by Mark Little via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Award-winning local playwright looking to partner with a venue for an original black history month play to be produced on agreed dates in February. Playwright will cast and direct. SYNOPSIS THE HIGH ROAD The play is set in the parlor of a mansion on a cotton plantation in Alabama in February of 1860, the year before the start of the Civil War. James Forsythe, age twenty-five, has just returned from studying in the North after the sudden death of his mother. When informed that his father is dying and that he must take over the plantation, he forces a moral dilemma. He has come to believe that slavery is wrong and determines to free his slaves. When Benjamin, his chief slave, makes him realize that the slaves are bound more by their lack of education than their chains, James determines to bring in a teacher to educate the slaves before they are freed. He recruits a teacher, Eve, with whom he falls in love. James faces challenges by the other plantation owners who employ various economic measures and finally resort to threats of violence to attempt to ensure that James is not successful. With the common sense, savvy and help of Benjamin and the surprising wisdom of his "simple" Aunt Emily he is able to sell his crop and free the slaves. The play contains much historically accurate information about the Underground Railroad and pioneer African-Americans in the fields of law, religion, medicine and politics before the Civil War. The play also provides insights into the economics of slavery and the interrelationships of plantation owners, slaves and sharecroppers. The play makes the point that only through education can a person really be free to pursue his dreams. Any number of African-Americans can be utilized to sing spirituals at the close of the first act and at intermission. Any number of African-Americans can participate in the slave house scene and any number of African-American children can participate in the school scene. NO SET REQUIRED CONTACT GREGORY J. LAVELLE AT lavellearb(a)aim.com or at (440) 724-4538.

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The Last Five Years: The last Weekend!
by Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

*"The Last Five Years gets major kudos for taking chances, and for its sly knowledge of the entertainment business. And director Martin Friedman wisely lets his actors take charge of the stage," *Christine Howey *Rave and Pan* *Lakeland Civic Theatre presents* *The Last Five Years* Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Directed by Martin Friedman Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper Featuring *NEELY GEVAART and JASON LEUPOLD* *"Gevaart immediately wins over the audience upon uttering her first lines of lament over the failed marriage. The lyric “Jamie is over and Jamie is gone/Jamie’s decided it’s time to move on” is profoundly heart-wrenching and beautiful when executed by this gifted singer. She has remarkable vocal control and though she does devastation well, Gevaart handles elation even better. Her rendition of “I Can Do Better Than That” is delightful." *Bob Abelman. *The Cleveland Jewish News* *"His (Jason Leupold) rendition of “The Schmuel Song” – a pep talk to Cathy that encourages her to follow her dreams in the form of a fairy tale about a tailor too busy to dream – is absolutely charming." **Bob Abelman. The Cleveland Jewish News* Sound Designed by Eric Simna Lighting Designed by Christina Pierce Costume Designed by Jordan Cooper Production Stage Manager Reagan Hernon *"Fortunately for Lakeland audiences, Jason Leupold (Jamie) and Neely Gevaart (Cathy) are not only wonderful vocalists, but are talented actors. Without their abilities, the production could have been a disaster. . . Bravo to Leupold and Gevaart!" *Roy Berko *Production Dates: **The Last Five Years **will open on Friday, September 16 and run through October 2, 2016 * *Friday, September 30 @ 7:30pm Saturday, October 1 @ 7:30pm Sunday, October 2 @ 2:00pm * *Tickets:* *$15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $7 for all students. For ticket reservations and information call* *440-525-7134* <440-525-7134>* or contact Martin Friedman at* *martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com* <martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com>*. **OR **Order tickets on-line at www.lakelandcc.edu/arts <http://www.lakelandcc.edu/arts>.* <http://www.lakelandcc.edu/arts> *"One creative choice that works particularly well is having the wonderful orchestra – a piano (conductor Jordan Cooper), violin (Rachel Gante), cello (Olivia Clark) and bass (Tim Keo) – on stage behind the performers, which reinforces the play’s emphasis on song over dialogue and adds to the sound quality. Their silhouettes under Christina Pierce’s lighting design are gorgeous." *Bob Abelman, *The Cleveland Jewish News*

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The 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

*THE 2ND ANNUAL CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL* *The 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival* is a free, weekend-long celebration of the art of dramatic writing and its practitioners in Northeast Ohio. Presented by Playwrights Local, the fest features open writing workshops, staged readings of new plays, and a live performance of a podcast play. Although spotlighting area dramatists, the fest also caters to the audience through post-show talkbacks and receptions with the artists. *The 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival* runs November 4 through 6 at Waterloo Arts in North Collinwood. All sessions are free, with a suggested donation of $10. Reservations are not required for most events, but are suggested for the Saturday afternoon workshops. New for this year’s festival are partnered sessions with: - The Dramatists Guild - The Manhattan Project - Cleveland Lab - Radio People Playwrights on this year's bill include: - David Hansen - Lisa Beth Allen - Eric James Dahl - Luke Brett Workshops on Saturday, November 5th include: - *Podcasting: New Opportunities in Dramatic Storytelling* with Justin Glanville & Angie Hayes - *Crafting the Screenplay: Three-act Structure* with Simone Barros Find a complete schedule and more info at: http://playwrightslocal.org/2nd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/

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White Christmas Auditions by Appointment
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for... Irving Berlin's White Christmas Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Directed by Rick Fortney Music Direction by Anthony Trifiletti Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. PERFORMANCES December 2nd to 18th Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:00pm Actors age 18 and over receive a stipend. REHEARSALS Mon - Thu, 6:30pm-10:00pm beginning Oct 17th AUDITIONS by APPOINTMENT Contact director Rick Fortney at (440) 949-5200 x229 or rfortney(a)metroparks.cc to schedule a time. PREPARATION Actors should prepare two 32 bar songs, one up-tempo and one ballad; an accompanist will be provided. Actors should also be prepared to read sides from the script. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE* Bob Wallace - late 20's to mid 30's, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well. Phil Davis - late 20's to mid 30's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a song & dance comic performer. Betty Haynes - mid to late 20's, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well. Judy Haynes - early 20's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer. General Henry Waverly - late 50's to mid 60's, with the exception of one line, a non-singing role. Martha Watson - late 40's to mid 60's, a winning, appealing character-comedienne Susan Waverly - 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well. Ralph Sheldrake - mid to late 30's Rita - mid 20's to early 30's Rhoda - mid 20's to early 30's Ezekiel Foster - mid 40's to late 50's Mike - mid 20's to late 30's Tessie Jimmy Cigarette Girl Snoring Man Mrs. Snoring Man Train Conductor Dance Captain Seamstress Assistant Seamstress *Also seeking 8 strong dancers, non-singers to be featured throughout the performance. French Creek Theatre is located within the: French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village 44054

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