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EVENT: Industry Night at Playhouse Square
by Kaitlin Rudy via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

Playhouse Square is extending an open invitation to all theater professionals working in Northeast Ohio to join us for an industry mixer this October, the first of what (we hope!) to be a recurring event. Join us as we celebrate the opening of the national tour of the Tony(r) Award-winning FUN HOME in Cleveland and meet other theater professionals during an exclusive post-show party. A ticket purchase is required, but perks included are: * Discounted ticket to FUN HOME ($30 and $50 tickets available, normally $45 and $55) o Show starts at 6:30 p.m. and is 90 minutes long without intermission. * Admission to a post-show party with your fellow industry professionals * Enjoy complimentary food, fun photo opportunities, a cash bar and an enter-to-win for signed FUN HOME merchandise To learn more about FUN HOME, Industry Night or to purchase, visit: groupmatics.events/industrynight<https://groupmatics.events/#/event/industrynight>

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Two Choruses Combine for Concert
by Gordon L. Petitt via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

Cleveland Pops Orchestra Chorus and West Shore Chorale combine to present a Fall Choral Celebration Cleveland, OH - September 28, 2016 - Two of Northeast Ohio's most respected choral organizations are blending their 140 voices into an afternoon of choral music and a combined performance of "A Jubilant Song." The choruses will be accompanied by pianist Mio Arai. The concert will take place at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Waetjen Auditorium, located in the Cleveland State University Music Building at 2001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Norman Dello Joio's exuberant "A Jubilant Song" was set to the text of "A Song of Joys" by that equally exuberant poet Walt Whitman. Originally scored for women's voices and piano, it was composed by Dello Joio in 1945, and its celebratory mood certainly reflects America's exultation at the end of World War II. Its first performance was at Sarah Lawrence College, a female-only undergraduate institution that became co-educational in 1968. Cleveland Pops Orchestra Chorus, which made its acclaimed debut in Severance Hall on November 2, 2012 is directed by William G. Zurkey. The West Shore Chorale, founded in 1968 is directed by John Drotleff. Admission to the performance of "A Jubilant Song" is $15, payable at the door to Waetjen Auditorium. Free admission for students with student ID. Parking is free. For further information about the concert, please call: 216-765-7677. # # # Story contributed by: Gordon L. Petitt Director of Marketing Cleveland POPS Orchestra PH: 216.765.7677 FX: 216.765.1931 glpetitt(a)clevelandpops.com The Cleveland POPS is Tops! - VIDEO <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIjgYYYYoos> www.clevelandpops.com <http://www.clevelandpops.com/> Become a POPS Facebook Friend <http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cleveland-POPS-Orchestra/55221814842?ref= ts> Follow us on Twitter @clevePOPSOhio

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Feeed me, Seymour! Little Shop of Horrors opens this weekend
by Todd Dieringer via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

Little Shop of Horrors<http://tiny.cc/WVPNEOLittleShop> What do you get when you mix sci-fi B-movies and R&B music? A smash hit musical! Opening this weekend at Weathervane Playhouse in Akron. Playing through October 16 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Buy tickets, read more, check out the cast/creative team list at WeathervanePlahouse.com<http://tiny.cc/WVPNEOLittleShop> Tickets Special Preview Night Savings! All adult and senior tickets are $20 on Thursday, Sept. 29 only. $10 for children (ages 17 and younger) $10 for college students (with current I.D.) For Performances after Sept. 29 $26 for adults (ages 18 and older) $22 for seniors (ages 65 and older) on Thursdays and Sundays only $10 for children (ages 17 and younger) $13 for college students (with current I.D.) A musical comedy Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD! Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out-of-this-world origins and intent towards global domination! A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

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Autumn Headshots
by Camille Champa via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

Here's what I want for you: - Eye-catching headshots showcasing your personality/type as an actor - A positive photoshoot experience...no high pressure or ego here. I simply want to make the best images possible with you. - Competitive rates so your headshots don't break the bank. Who: Camille Where: www.camillechampa.com Contact: camillechampa(a)gmail.com *I currently offer outdoor/on-location sessions. Studio options coming soon. *One-hour photoshoot, two looks, 5-10 fully edited hi-res images.$100.

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Still Looking for Man in His 20s for Role at Hudson Players
by B W via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

Hudson Players needs young man for: "Thumbs" Directed by: Brian Westerley Set in an isolated cabin in Vermont, THUMBS is comic mystery of two equally clever women from two very different walks of life who will need all their wit and will to survive a cat and mouse game with a devious killer, the likes of which has not been seen before. This is an ingenious murder-mystery with an uproarious, farcical twist. Character Description: Todd Monroe - 20s, Boy-toy boyfriend of an egotistical actress, should have the appearance of someone who works out Performances: November 4, 5, 11, 12, 13*, 18 & 19 *2 p.m. matinee Contact the director at MonteCount(a)hotmail.com to set up an audition!

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Open Auditions for Disney Film
by Lauren Nichols via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

OPEN CALL for the film “A Wrinkle In Time” A FILM TO BE DISTRUBUTED BY DISNEY Starring Oprah Winfrey & Reese Witherspoon Seeking 5-8 year old mixed race boy to play the role of Charles Wallace Auditions: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST 11:30-5:30PM Cleveland, Ohio SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH 12:00-6PM Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY If interested, send an email to: angela(a)angelaboehmcasting.com Include:  Child’s name and “Disney Audition” in the subject line  Child’s name in the body of the email  Child’s age  City of residence  1-2 recent snapshots  Parent’s name and phone number We will reply with an appointment time and location. Angela Boehm Casting Donna Belajac Casting

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Improvisation Master Class--with Second City Faculty Member
by Sarah Bailey via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

Improvisation Master Class November 6th, 2016 1:00 PM-3:00 PM For Teens and Adults Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 Master teacher and former Second City faculty member, Jeffrey Lyn Hall, will take you on a rapid fire ride into the art form of Improvisation. This class will focus on The Ensemble Concept of Acting, truth in the moment, breaking down subconscious walls and barriers that can hold an actor back, increasing your mental agility and physical awareness on stage. Fun and challenging mental, physical and emotional games will give the actor a new storehouse of tools to use in any acting situation. Never again be at a loss for something to do when a director says, "Now try something different." Click here to enroll: http://weathervaneplayhouse.com/master-classes Jeffrey Lyn Hall Jeffrey Lyn Hall started his career in Commedia dell'arte at the Teatro Arsenale in Milan, Italy, and has spent the last 32 years in professional study. Jeffrey has degrees in theatre from Geneva College, the University of Akron and as a member of the Professional Actors Program at the University of Louisville in affiliation with Actors Theatre of Louisville. He has worked as an actor, director, tight-rope walker, clown and stand-up comic. In 1979, Jeffrey had the rare opportunity to study Improvisation in Chicago with the legendary Del Close and performed under the direction of Betty Thomas in the Improv Olympic group Orphaned Babies. As a solo stand-up comic or teamed with his brother George Frederick as The DeVille Brothers, has opened for such notables as Robert Goulet, Florence Henderson, Tim Allen, Bill Hicks, America, Bobby Vinton and Jackie Martling from The Howard Stern Show. As a writer, Jeffrey's work has been seen on Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater and Second City. Having directed over 50 plays in his career, Jeffrey is currently the Artistic Director of Beatnik Lingo Entertainment, an improv comedy company that has staged the immensely popular improv/sketch comedy shows Beatnik and Vine and the short-form improv show Beat Off-Beat! Sarah Bailey Director of Education and Resident Director Weathervane Playhouse 330-836-2626 Ext. 35 sbailey(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:sbailey@weathervaneplayhouse.com>

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Body Double for NBA Player Needed! Paid Booking.
by Joe DePaul via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

Body Double for NBA Player Needed! We are looking for an African American male ages 14-20 years old. The male's height must be 6'2"-6'5" and look 15 years old. The talent will only be seen from behind walking down a tunnel. The dates you must be available to work are October 10th-11th or October 15th-17th. This is a local booking in Cleveland, OH. The rate is $366.37 for an 8 hour day. If you fit the above requirements, email your name, height, weight, age, contact information (phone number, email, and address - if under 18 we will need parents name and contact information), and a recent close up headshot and full length photo (any submission without photos will not be considered) to bookings(a)pmtm.com<mailto:bookings@pmtm.com>.

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AUDITIONS: August Wilson's Radio Golf
by James Charpie via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '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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Auditions: Midwest regional premiere of The Bridges of Madison County
by Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL 27 Sep '16

27 Sep '16

*Lakeland Civic Theatre announces* *Auditions for the Regional premiere of* *The Bridges of Madison County* Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Book by Marsha Norman Directed by Martin Friedman Sets and Lights by Trad A Burns Musical Direction by Jordan Cooper Costumes by Tesia Benson Sound by Eric Simna *The Play:* *The Bridges of Madison County *Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning creative team of Jason Robert Brown (*The Last Five Years*, *Parade*, *Songs for a New World*) and Marsha Norman. Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations, this sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave audiences breathless. *Audition Information:* *Auditions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4 and 5 from 7:15 to 10pm at Lakeland Community College in Building D. Park in the Faculty/Staff parking lot (gate opens after 7pm). Building D is to the left of the Clocktower. Callbacks on Thursday, October 6. * *Please: **One 32 bar cut in the style of the show. A strong command of musical styles and vocal athleticism is greatly needed for this show. * *You need only come to one of the audition dates. YOU DO NOT NEED AN AUDITION TIME. JUST SHOW UP AT 7:30pm AND WE WILL HAVE YOU SING and then READ. We will have a CALLBACK, on Thursday, October 6 at 7:15.* *ALL ROLES ARE COMPENSATED. Sorry, no EQUITY contracts for this show. * *The Roles:* *Francesca: * An Italian war bridge; generous, luminous, and funny, married to a farmer and living in Iowa. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 50. Soprano. *Richard "Bud" Johnson: *Francesca's husband. An Iowa farmer, a good guy, diligent and dependable, but always exhausted and irritated. Gender: Male. Age: 30 to 50. Baritone. *Robert Kincaid: *A ruggedly handsome photographer. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 50. Bari-Tenor. *Marian: *Robert's former wife, a musician. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 50. Mezzo *Chiara: *Francesca's sister still living in Italy. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 50. Mezzo *Kids: The daughter is 14 and the son is 16 or so. The vocal range is very mature so I am looking for younger looking later teens and early twenties.* *Michael: *Francesca and Bud's son. Gender: Male. Age: 16 to 16 *Carolyn: *Francesca and Bud's daughter. Gender: Female Age: 14 to 14 *Marge: *Francesca's neighbor. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 60 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: G3. Alto *Charlie: *Marge's husband. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 70. Baritone *Ensemble* Townspeople *Production and Rehearsal Dates:* *The Bridges of Madison County **will open on Friday, February 3 and run through February 19, 2017. There will be nine (9) shows; that is three (3) weeks of performances. Rehearsals will begin the beginning of December based upon your schedules.* For more information, please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98(a)gmail.com or at 216/233-5441.

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