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Paid Mezzo Position Available
by Jim Riggs via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Plymouth Church is in need of a mezzo soloist/section leader to sing in a semi-professional, 30 member SATB choral ensemble. Plymouth Church is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation. A diverse repertoire from traditional church music, spirituals, world music, and chant. One weekly rehearsal on THURSDAYS from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. One service on Sunday morning at 10:30 am, with warm-up/call at 9:45 am. Additional services (Christmas Eve/Holy Week) and occasional concerts as well, for which additional compensation will be provided. This is a paid position and is negotiable based on education and experience. Contact Minister of Music and The Arts, James Riggs if interested by emailing a resume or for more information at jriggs(a)plymouthchurchucc.org<mailto:jriggs@plymouthchurchucc.org> James P. Riggs, Minister of Music and The Arts Plymouth Church, UCC 2860 Coventry Road Shaker Heights, OH 44120 216.921.3510 x34 www.plymouthchurchucc.org<http://www.plymouthchurchucc.org> An Open and Affirming congregation of the UCC Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Is it Bah Humbug, or Bah Handbag?
by Michael Cranston via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Wadsworth Footlighters cordially invite you to audition for "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol" a comedy by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jr. THIS coming Sunday, October 2 from 2 to 5 PM and Monday, October 3 from 5 to 8 PM. 3 performances early December. 8 Roles available. MAIN CHARACTERS consist of 4 Females and 1 Male. Roles MAY OR MAY NOT follow this. Gender swapping IS A POSSIBILITY. BIT CHARACTERS consist of 1 Male. 1 Female and 1 Either M or F. Please bring head shot and your conflict schedule. Audition will consist of cold reading of script with others auditioning. Please plan to stay for the entire audition time.

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Support Cleveland Films - Friday November 4th at Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore 7
by Johnny Wu via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Would you willing to support Cleveland Filmmakers? For less than $10, you are supporting locally produced/shot films, and enjoy a night with filmmakers and friends. Q&A and Networking after the showing. Buy your tickets at http://projecte1337.eventbrite.com Join the cast, crew, as well as VIPs*, for the premiere of two amazing sci-fi action features and two short films produced right here in Cleveland, OH showing in a large 400-seat theatre at the Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore 7 on Friday, November 4th at 7pm You are buying ticket(s) for the theatrical premiere of "Project E.1337: ALPHA" directed by Jason L. Wang, two short films: "Die Happy" directed by Keith Collins II and "Wu Xia a Martial Arts Tango" directed by Johnny K. Wu. and get free complete Season 1 of "T.R.A.C.E. A Doctor Who Fan Film Web Series." PROJECT E.1337: ALPHA (Trailer: <https://youtu.be/eEtUsXGcwJo> https://youtu.be/eEtUsXGcwJo) A rejected project leader from a tanking biomedical company must go against the company's wishes in order to save it. Sanctioning her own unethical experiments, she attempts to create enhanced soldiers to aid in the military's defense against the rising rebellion. T.R.A.C.E. A Doctor Who Fan Film Web Series (Teaser Trailer: <https://youtu.be/WYnm2ZVKYrw> https://youtu.be/WYnm2ZVKYrw) an ambitious Doctor Who fan series, with great marital arts stunts, visual effects, and professional sets. T.R.A.C.E. presents an alternate universe where an empire of military assassins from another dimension is trying to take over the Earth. And, the Doctor (played by Donn Nottage) is there to save the day. (Not Rated) Project Die Happy (Trailer: <https://vimeo.com/171292221> https://vimeo.com/171292221) In the near future, a scientist captures four test subjects and forces them into a battle royale to see who is the strongest. Wu Xia a Martial Arts Tango: Wu Xia (Martial Arts Knights) https://youtu.be/4QGHkKP41xo. It takes 2 to tango, follow Sam & Neil as they confront the 5 elements to see if they are worthy opponents. *VIPs including City of Cleveland Officials and Cleveland Councilmen, Top Chef and others. Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce. Direct. Edit. Event Productions. Video Branding & Editing. <http://www.mdifilm.com/> www.mdifilm.com More reels at <http://www.vimeo.com/mdifilm> www.vimeo.com/mdifilm 2013 MBE Award Recipient International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Editing Producer - 2016 One World Day www.clevelandoneworldday.org Celebrationg Cleveland Cultural Gardens' 100th Year! Co-Founder / Co-Chair Executive Committee Cleveland Asian Festival <http://www.clevelandasianfestival.org/> www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org In 2016 over 48800 attendees Administrator Cleveland IndieClub Indie filmmakers group since 2003 <http://www.clevelandindieclub.com/> www.clevelandindieclub.com VP of Marketing Past President OCA-Cleveland Chapter "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans" OCA Image TV, 200 million views Worldwide OCA AsiaTwon Voice Sunday, 7pm @ 88.7FM, 9000 listeners monthly <http://www.ocagc.org/> www.ocagc.org WKYC TV3 Community Council City of Cleveland Consumer Affairs St. Clair Superior Development Board Member Cleveland Museum of Art's International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force International Karate Hall of Fame World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Student Art Competition for Grades K-8
by Benjamin Rexroad via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Attention teachers and students in grades one through eight! The Center for Conflict Management is offering a unique opportunity for students to provide visual commentary on the current election cycle. Description The Center for Conflict Management is soliciting student art in response to one or more of the prompts below with a focus on the current election cycle. This work will speak to the importance of citizen engagement and democratic decision making to address the challenges and conflicts faced by average Americans in our communities and our families every day. The Center for Conflict Management is proud to have an art gallery on campus at The University of Akron and would like to include the selected work as a part of its permanent collection. Ten finalists will be selected by the leadership team of the Center for Conflict Management and the winning student will receive a plaque and a $1,000 scholarship to The University of Akron. The scholarship will be held in their name until they enroll at UA — even if that is 10 years from today! The Process All students in grades K-8 are able to submit a piece. Visual mediums accepted: ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking. (Younger students are enthusiastically encouraged to work with their teachers on their submission and interpreting the prompts below.) Students should create a piece based on one of the following prompts: • Envision your world after the Presidential election. How will it have changed? • Why is it important for people to participate in the election by voting this year? • Show us the world you hope the new president will help to create. Steps Create a piece and a brief description of how it addresses one of these prompts no later than Monday, October 3, 2016. Email your description, a description of the process/medium used, and photographs of your piece to Dr. Lyons at wtlyons(a)uakron.edu <mailto:wtlyons@uakron.edu> before 5:00 p.m. Monday October 3, 2016. Dr. Lyons and his staff will identify the top ten projects and invite those artists to join the other finalists at the Center for Conflict Management Art Gallery on Friday October 14, 2016 at 4:00. Artists who are unable to attend are still eligible to have their piece selected. The final selection will be made and announced publicly by Monday October 17, 2016.

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DIY feminist short movie auditions
by Katarina Popovic via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Looking for people/actors interested in doing a short, diy project All colors and sexes needed There are currently twelve parts available: seven women, and five men (cis or trans) I cannot pay anyone but the time commitment would be small and it will become a short, quirky feminist film called "Gals and Dolts" dealing with how language is used in our society If you are interested in feminist politics, this is the ticket for you! Auditions: Monday September 19, 2016 5 to 7 pm Thursday September 22, 2016 5 to 7 pm Thursday September 29, 2016 5 to 7 pm Carnegie West Library 1900 Fulton Road Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Auditions are in the big meeting room If you are interested in playing a role, please email me at popovickatarina(a)yahoo.com for a copy of the script. Only serious interest please

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ROMEO AND JULIET starts at the Akron School for the Arts on October 6, 2016
by via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

*Romeo and Juliet** Christens New Stage* *Popular Classic First to Appear Onstage in New Facility* *Affordable Subscription Available for Whole Season* *(Monday, September 26, 2016 – Akron, OH) -- *Firestone Theatre breaks in its brand new stage with an energetic production of *Romeo and Juliet* by William Shakespeare. The play features the passionate tale of star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reunite two feuding families. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on October 6, 7, and 8, 2016. Tickets are $5.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door, and $10.00 for reserved, VIP seating. *Romeo and Juliet* is under the direction of Mark A. Zimmerman. Akron School for the Arts alumnae and Kent State student Samantha Woodill serves as the plays choreographer. Fight choreography is by Ohio University theatre professor Brian Evans. Ranie O. Sass serves as the costume designer. Elynmarie Kazle serves as the production manager. James Welch serves as the technical director. Junior Dalila Bogdan serves as the stage manager. She is assisted by sophomore Sandra Diego. A reasonably priced subscription is available for the main stage shows and more. An adult subscription can be purchased for as little as $30.00 which represents a 50 percent savings for the season. A student subscription can be purchased for $20.00. A reserved, VIP subscription can be purchased for $40.00 and includes a reserved seat for each of the main stage shows, entry to the second stage performances, and access to a special VIP room before and at intermission of each main stage performance. Subscriptions and single tickets can be purchased for all Firestone Theatre productions at the school, by mail, or online at BrownPaperTickets.com. Details about the 2016-2017 theatre season can be found online at FirestoneTheatre.com Firestone Theatre is the award-winning play-production component of the Akron School for the Arts housed at Firestone High School. Firestone Theatre was named an “Outstanding School” by the Educational Theatre Association in 2013. The curricular track of Firestone Theatre is accessible to all rising ninth-grade students via open enrollment and a formal audition. -- Mark A. Zimmerman, Theatre Director The Akron School for the Arts Harvey S. Firestone High School 470 Castle Blvd Akron, Ohio 44313 330.761.32758 www.FirestoneTheatre.com

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Last Day of Auditions for White Christmas!
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 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 All actors 18 and over receive a stipend. REHEARSALS Mon - Thu, 6:30pm-10:00pm beginning Oct 17th AUDITIONS (open call) Saturday, September 24th 10:30am-1:00pm Sunday, September 25th 4:30pm-6:30pm Monday, September 26th 6:30pm-9:00pm 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, and for movement. 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. For more information contact director Rick Fortney at (440) 949-5200 x229 or rfortney(a)metroparks.cc<mailto:rfortney@metroparks.cc> French Creek Theatre is located within the: French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village 44054

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ABOB to hold auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
by Clay Nielsen via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo, 236 Buffalo Street, Conneaut, Ohio, will hold auditions this weekend for its holiday offering, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Auditions will be at the theater Sunday and Monday, Oct. 2-3. Sunday auditions are from 4-6 p.m. and Monday’s session will run from 6-8:30 p.m. Auditions will be asked to read from the script and sing a Christmas carol of their choosing. Show dates are Dec. 2-4 and 9-11. Director is Kirsten Emerson. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” was written by Barbara Robinson and tells the tale of a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant who are faced with casting the Herdman kids - probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head-on. This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States! Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs! Cast requirements include 17 youngsters of various ages and 10 adults. Entering its third year, ABOB is located in a converted turn-of-the-century church in Conneaut’s downtown area, complete with stained glass, balcony with brass handrail and unsurpassed acoustics. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems have been incorporated to make an ABOB show a truly memorable experience. See www.broadwayonbuffalo.com or Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo on Facebook for more information.

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Auditions in August for "Joseph, " "Virginia Woolf, " "Moonlight & Magnolias" at CVLT
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre - Auditions For more details, visit www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> or call 440-247-8955 (Mon-Sat, 1-6 PM) /Auditions: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"/ *Auditions at 7 PM on Sunday August 14 and Monday August 15, 2016* *by EDWARD ALBEE* SHOW DATES: October 21 - Nov. 5, 2016 Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM at CVLT's River Street Playhouse DIRECTOR: Claudia Lillibridge George and Martha are a middle aged married couple, whose charged relationship is defined by vitriolic verbal battles, which underlies what seems like an emotional dependence upon each other. This verbal abuse is fueled by an excessive consumption of alcohol. George being an associate History professor in a New Carthage university where Martha's father is the President adds an extra dimension to their relationship. Late one Saturday evening after a faculty mixer, Martha invites Nick and Honey, an ambitious young Biology professor new to the university and his mousy wife, over for a nightcap. As the evening progresses, Nick and Honey, plied with more alcohol, get caught up in George and Martha's games of needing to hurt each other and everyone around them. The ultimate abuse comes in the form of talk of George and Martha's unseen sixteen year old son, whose birthday is the following day. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE! Ages flexible. Come prepared to read from the script. Martha (Lead): Female - older married to George, though disappointed - and now embittered - with his aborted academic career, a daddy's girl with an acid tongue and a quick & sometimes malicious mind, has suffered great emotional trauma. George (Lead): Male - older a member of the history department at New Carthage University, married to Martha in a once loving relationship now frequented by acrimony, a brilliant mind who feels disempowered, and lashes out through sarcasm. Nick (Supporting): Male - younger Midwestern, good-looking, clean-cut, married to Honey, has just become a new member of the biology faculty at New Carthage University and is looking to climb up in the world, confident, and focused on his future, science, and the American dream. Honey (Supporting): Female - younger petite, mousy, and anxious wife of Nick, has a weak stomach and prefers to avoid issues than dwell in their complexities. /Auditions: "MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS"/ *Auditions at 7 PM on Monday August 22 1-3 PM and Tuesday August 23 1-3 PM* *by RON HUTCHINSON* Directed by Stephen Kay Auditions at 7:00 PM, August 22 & 23 All roles open. We will read cold from the script. Headshots and acting resumes welcome but not required. No appointments necessary. SHOW DATES: January 13 - February 4, 2017 Friday/Saturday nights at 8 PM Synopsis: Hollywood, 1939, and mogul David O. Selznick has just shut down production on the most eagerly anticipated movie in history, Gone With The Wind, scrapping the script and sacking the director. Hollywood is a buzz. Determined to produce a rewrite in five days, he engages the reluctant services of ace script doctor Ben Hecht - possibly the only person in America who has not read the novel - and the movie’s newdirector Victor Fleming, straight from the set of The Wizard Of Oz after squabbling with the Munchkins and coming to blows with Judy Garland. Roles: 3 males, 1 female All roles involve frenetic physical activity and crisp diction for rapid line delivery. David O. Selznick (ages 32-42) Fanatically driven producer, son in law of the producer Louis B Mayer, the movies were in his blood. The son of a movie distributor who became bankrupt in the 1920s, Selznick rose to the top of the Hollywood tree working at RKO, Paramount and MGM before starting his own Selznick International Pictures. He was notorious for his frantic, Benzedrine-fueled pace of work and the astonishing volume of memos he produced on every aspect of the productions (seen by some as meddling and by others as attention to detail). Must be able to project a variety of voices while 'acting out' Gone with the Wind for Hecht. Victor Fleming (ages 45-55) Started his working life as a motor mechanic, but got a break in the film business as a camera assistant, moving on to direct many action movies in the 1920s and 30s. With a robust manner and love of outdoor sports Fleming was known as a “man’s director”, but his two best known and most successful directing credits were The Wizard Of Oz and Gone With The Wind. Coincidentally, in both cases he was a substitute, brought in to replace the original director in the early weeks of shooting. Must be able to project a variety of voices while 'acting out' Gone with the Wind for Hecht. Ben Hecht (ages 40-50) A successful Chicago journalist, Hecht became one of the most celebrated and prolific screenwriters in the early days of film in Hollywood, as well as contributing uncredited work as a “script doctor” on many more [including Gone With The Wind]. As well as journalism and screenplays, he wrote short stories, novels, plays [including The Front Page] and later ghost wrote Marilyn Monroe’s autobiography. A lifelong activist for Jewish causes, his active support of the Zionist movement in Palestine led to a British boycott of his work in the late 1940s and 1950s. Miss Poppenguhl (ages 26-36) Selznick’s exceptionally efficient secretary. Usually tireless, by the end of the five days even she is more than a little dazed. In reality, Selznick employed two full time secretaries to keep up with his frantic pace of dictation. The actress will need to portray the same physical deterioration over the 5 days as the men and be able to demonstrate physical comedy often with no lines as she works to meet all of Selznick's demands. /Auditions: "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR™ DREAMCOAT"/ *Auditions at 7 PM on Saturday August 27 1-3 PM and Sunday August 28 1-3 PM* by ANDREW LLOYD WEBER and TIM RICE Auditions to be held at CVLT's River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street (the white, 1-story building just west of the main CVLT building). SHOW DATES: November 18 - December 18, 2016 Friday/Saturday nights at 8 PM, Select Sundays at 2 PM DIRECTOR: Michael J Rogan Musical Director Lynne Provance Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Audiences adore the musical that launched the career of Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. Joseph is the rocking retelling of the tale of Joseph, from the Book of Genesis, and how he saved Egypt with his ability to interpret dreams. Seeking men and women of all ages, plus young people for a children's chorus. All roles available. Please come prepared with sheet music for an up-tempo song in the correct key. No appointments necessary. Headshots and acting resumes welcome, but not required. FACEBOOK.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://www.Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> | TWITTER.com/ChagrinTheatre <http://www.Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre> 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 and the Ohio Community Theatre Association. CVLT.org - 440.247.8955

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IMPROV CLASSES STARTING SOON!!
by Nathaniel Montgomery via NEohioPAL 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

The Joy of Improv Ten Class Series Have Fun. Meet People. Learn Improv. In this ten week workshop, you will expand your experience with improv games and exercises that will unleash your natural creativity. You will be immersed in Nathaniel's signature style of improvisation. In each session, we will play in a safe and positive environment. This class is for beginners, experienced improvisers, and actors. You will feel great and be energized after a night of improv games! When: Every Sunday October 9 - December 11 >From 7:00 - 9:00pm Where: 3250 W. Market Street, Suite 104 Fairlawn, OH 44333 Cost: $200 Class size is limited to 14 students You must REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS! Call/Text Nathaniel - 330-807-7408 Email - nathaniel(a)nathanielmontgomery.com<mailto:nathaniel@nathanielmontgomery.com> For more information: www.nathanielmontgomery.com<http://www.nathanielmontgomery.com/> Nathaniel Montgomery Improv Life Coach

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