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Auditions ALMOST FULL - CABARET - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 20 Sep '16

20 Sep '16

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The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret Goes "ON THE ROAD" To Kent
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce another addition of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret – an AWARD-WINNING monthly “Anything Goes” Open Mic–style Cabaret. The Electric Pressure Cooker is once again going ON THE ROAD!!! And this time it’s not only heading out of Akron, but out of Summit County too. Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8 PM @ Standing Rock Cultural Arts (300 N. Water St. in Kent, OH) $5 cover charge or pay-what-you-can at the door The Electric Pressure Cooker is open the public. Audience members can pay their covers and artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at watheatre.com/epcooker <http://watheatre.com/epcooker> or via phone at 330.612.3090. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO: The Electric Pressure Cooker… presents Bigger than a Breadbox is one of the 27 winners for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge Akron. Bigger Than A Breadbox needs to raise $75,000 in matching funds - $37,500 over the next 8 months! For more information (including the up-to-date funds raised) visit watheatre.com/btab <http://watheatre.com/btab> or email watheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:watheatre@gmail.com>. ABOUT THE EVENT: The AWARD-WINNING Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is back ON THE ROAD for another month of "ANYTHING GOES" fun! Through humble beginnings in the basement of a flower shop, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 100 audience members, 20+ performances and 6 non-stop hours of art. Registration for performers begins at 7:30 pm. Performances begin between 8:00 - 8:30 pm. Anyone may sign up for a 12-minute slot. Performers may pre-register at watheatre.com/epcooker <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%253A%252F%252Fwatheatre.com%252Fepcooker…>. An emcee, house drum kit, keyboard and sound system (with operators) are provided. This month's emcee: Comedian Chad Weaver. ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, play readings, comedians, experimental art, dancers, scenes from plays, improv, devised work, full rock bands and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker! ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision. The #EPCooker is not just an Open Mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. Storyteller Kyle Jozsa, Comedian Sarah Jones, Just Go With It Improv, Copper Pennies and many other acts premiered at the #EPCooker. Standing Rock Cultural Arts will have wine available. Outside food and beverages are permitted. ABOUT THE EMCEE: Chad Weaver's Chad Weaver is a comedian from Akron and he came here to rock 'n' roll. He runs a monthly comedy show at the Rialto Theatre in Kenmore called Thrill or be Thrilled, and is a part of Pizza Money, a monthly sketch show in Cleveland. He will be hosting the Electric Pressure Cooker on September 24th at Standing Rock in Kent, which is the event description you're reading right now. Yeah I'm talking to you, yeah you. Chad's in your brain right now. Don't turn around, I'm behind you.

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Act-It UP! Community Theatre 2016 Fall Production Auditions
by Shari Schneider via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Act-It UP! Community Theatre announces auditions for the upcoming fall production “The Christmas Cafe” by Burton Bumgarner produced by special arrangements with Eldridge Publishing Company. The cast being sought will be multi-generational from ages 8 and up and consist of 18 males and 14 females. *About the Story:* “The Christmas Cafe” is a comedy set in a restaurant where Betty, the waitress and cook, serves customers from three different familiar holiday stories: “The Night Before Christmas” by Clemet Clark Moore, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and “The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffman. In "All of the Other Reindeer," Blitzen is burned out and upset that he's always last on the team. The other reindeer have suggestions: Cupid thinks he needs a love life; Donder suggests a good stock portfolio, Prancer thinks an exercise regime is the answer. Baffled, the other reindeer call in Santa's newest hire, a reindeer called Freud. They tell her Blitzen has jealousy and anger issues. Finally, the waitress Betty simply suggests another reindeer take a turn being last and Blitzen has a better outlook. In "Bah! Humbug!" Marley's Ghost goes to Scrooge's house, but in a century and a half too late! The Spirits of Past, Present and Future confront him, but everything's messed up. Now Tiny Tim is a football player. In "Nutcrackered," E. T. A. Hoffman is struggling with writer's block. Young Clara and her brother Fritz give him inspiration when they tell him a wild story about a magical nutcracker. *When?*Thursday, September 15th, 7pm to 9pm Friday, September 23rd, 7pm to 9pm *Saturday, September 24th, 11am to 1pm* (Schedule by Appointment Only -- Email the Director at act.it.up.theater(a)gmail.com - There is no prior preparation required as auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. - Please be bring your calendar to declare potential conflicts. - Act-It UP! Community Theatre engages in the practice of non-traditional casting and all roles are available. - A complete listing will be posted on both our website and community facebook page. *Where?*Pilgrim United Church of Christ 130 Broad Blvd. Cuyahoga Falls, Oh, 44221. Performances and rehearsals are also held at this location. The rehearsal schedule will consist of Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The performance dates are scheduled for December 2nd, 3rd (matinee) and 4th, 2016. Act-It UP! Community Theatre welcomes actors of all experience levels, from beginner to professional. We enjoy sharing the magic of theatre and are always seeking to grow our Act-It UP! family. Whether you like best to work behind the scenes or in front of the curtain, you are welcome to join us. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/act.it.up.theatre/ or sign up for audition notices athttp://actituptheater. wixsite.com/pilgrim-ucc-church Act-It UP! Community Theatre is an organization comprised of volunteers from within the congregation of Pilgrim United Church of Christ and the community. After expenses, any profits earned from ticket sales support the future of the theatre group and/or any special fundraising project as agreed upon by the committee. Additional information can be found at http://pilgrimcf.org. As a Director for this show, I am really excited about the character-building aspect of this particular production! If each actor cast plays their character to their full potential, I can already see the audience laughing A LOT! I hope to see you at auditions! It's going to be a wonderful journey! Blessings, Shari Lynn Schneider Director -- ------------------------------ "I have finally reached the wonderful point in my life where I know exactly who I am and I continue to grow, without fear, each and every day. I think that comes from putting faith first." ------------------------------ *~Shari Lynn Schneider* Christian/Wife/Mother/Independent AVON Business Owner/Actress/Playwright/Director and so much more! ------------------------------

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ONLY 3 SEATS LEFT: Acting Instruction For Kids and Young Teens
by Will F Moore via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Now that Summer's over keep the kids busy with more than extracurricular activities. AUTUMN ACTING CAMP starts October 1. This is a great camp for youngsters to develop skills in acting and auditioning for TV & film. And even more importantly interact with their peers in the arts that have the same interests--especially in film and TV acting. Please forward inquiries to willfmooremedia(a)gmail.com for information. Come share the momentum!

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Special Promotion for "Talk Radio" at Spotlights Theater
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Talk Radio at the Broadview Heights Spotlights Fridays and Saturdays through October 1st at 7:30 Sunday, September 25th at 3:00 Broadview Height Spotlights Theater - 9543 Broadview Road (next to Police Station) USE SPECIAL PROMOTION CODE FOR $2 OFF EACH TICKET: 555TALK Talk Radio, by Eric Bogosian, is a comedy set in the 1980s. The play shows a behind-the-scenes look at the life of Barry Champlain, a fictitious Cleveland-area talk show host known for his vulgar and controversial banter, on the eve of his radio show’s national syndication. The play premiered off-Broadway in 1987 and was adapted into a movie directed by Oliver Stone in 1988. The Spotlights’ show is directed by Rose Leininger and features Keith Kornajcik as Champlain. Also appearing onstage are Bob Newton, Chaunice Hendking, Greg Mandryk, Matt Dodels, Kayleigh Joyce, Brett Heidinger, and Stuart Hoffman. The cast also includes several voiceover actors lending their talents to portray the more than 30 guest callers including Matt Dodels, Rocky Encalada, Jordan Flemming, Chaunice Hindking, Susan Jeromson, Jenna Messina, and Chuck Perry III. Tickets are $13 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. The play contains adult themes and language and is not recommended for children under the age of 16. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org.

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Berko review: RUTHLESS! @ Beck Center
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• To read Roy Berko's review of RUTHLESS! @ Beck Center go to www.royberko.info •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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OPENING THIS WEEK: WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER - Clague Playhouse
by via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER"September 23 to October 16, 2016Opening this week at Clague Playhouse! Clague Playhouse’s 89thseason opener is A. R. Gurney’s “What IDid Last Summer,” directed by Ron Newell. Running September 23 to October16, 2016, this will be the first full production to take place in the spacesince the Theatre seating has been refurbished, among other improvements. This nostalgic coming ofage drama takes place during summer vacation time on the shores of Lake Erie in1945, near the end of World War II. When a rebellious 14-year-old meets abohemian painter, a showdown happens that leaves the characters contemplatinglife, love, familial bonds, philosophical ideas, and how we get along with eachother when we don’t agree. The cast includesBernice Bolek, Kristin Brosky, Alex Cummiskey, Holly Feiler, Jarred Nichols,and Micki Yackin “What I Did Last Summer” will run on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdaysat 8 P.M. and Sundays at 2 P.M. Tickets will be $16 for adults, $15 for seniors(60+), and $10 for students (any age with a valid ID). Season Subscriptions andindividual tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting or callingthe box office at 440-331-0403 Wednesday through Saturday from 1–6 P.M. Also, don’t miss out onour new online purchasing option! Clague Playhouse tickets are available to thegeneral public 24/7 online through the website www.clagueplayhouse.org or ourFacebook page. CLAGUEPLAYHOUSE, 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, OH 44145 WEB: www.clagueplayhouse.org Keep up withClague Playhouse on social media!FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/ClagueTweets -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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AUDITIONS: Love From a Stranger (Clague Playhouse)
by via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------At Clague PlayhouseAUDITIONS!"Love From A Stranger" by Frank Vosper Based on a story by Agatha ChristieDirected by Douglas Farren Auditions: October 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m.All auditions begin at 7:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. No appointment is required. Please bring current photo or headshot along with your resume. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. A limited number of perusal scripts for all shows are available at the Clague Playhouse Box Office for a $10 refundable deposit. Show dates: January 20 – February 12, 2017While travelling abroad Cecily is romanced by Bruce. However, Bruce is not the gentleman he appears to be and Cecily finds herself trapped in his secluded country cottage not sure of how she will escape. Characters: 4 men, 4 women, British dialectsLouise Gerard “Auntie Lou Lou” – mid-40s to 60Mavis Wilson – 25 to 35Cecily Harrington – 25 to 35Ethel – 18 to 40Bruce Lovell – 30 to 45Nigel Lawrence – 30 to 45Hodgson – 40 to 65Dr. Gribble – 55 and up Auditions for LOVE FROM A STRANGER will be held atCLAGUE PLAYHOUSE, 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, OH 44145 MORE INFO: www.clagueplayhouse.org Keep up with Clague Playhouse on social media!FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/ClagueTweets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater, The Debatables, Hillary Clinton & Donald Trump at Nighttown This Coming Monday
by Bruce Hennes via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

*2016 Presidential Debate Party at Nighttown Monday, September 26 $10 cover charge Pre-Debate Show at 7:00 p.m.; Debate at 9:00 p.m.* *Featuring: The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department, along with The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio, plus Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on the big screen* *As previously set by the U.S. Presidential Debate Commission, the first official presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take place on Monday, September 26. * The two candidates will be on the Nighttown stage via large screen TV’s for that much-anticipated debate, beginning at 9:00 pm. But before that exercise in democracy (or that train wreck, depending on your point of view), *we’re going to start the festivities at 7 pm* with a trivia contest, followed by those singing political satirists, *The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio*. After that, we’ll be entertained by the *Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department*. And just before the debate begins, we’ll have a rousing audience sing-along featuring some of your favorite patriotic songs. *The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Department* Director Vicky Bussert brings to the Nighttown stage students from the second-best musical theater program in the country for a program of political showstopping showtunes that include America (West Side Story), Fugue for Tin Horns (Guys & Dolls), Make Them Hear You (Ragtime), The Gun Song (from Sondheim’s Assassins) – and a song from this season’s biggest hit on Broadway, Hamilton, all to the piano accompaniment of Dave Pepin, music director for the Baldwin Wallace program. Dave and the BW students will then lead us as we all sing *This Land is Your Land, You’re a Grand Old Flag* and Simon and Garfunkle’s *America*, plus other favorites, before we break for the presidential debate. *The Debatables – A Non-Partisan Trio Presented by The Cleveland Cabaret Project* Fresh off their recent Nighttown success with 2016: A Political Race ODDyssey, *The Debatables* will offend and entertain both parties with politically incorrect musical satire. The trio includes Rob Gibb, Tina D. Stump and Lora Workman. The 2016 Presidential Debate Party is a production of the Nighttown Academy of Poetry & Letters. For tickets, please click here: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=7CAF3A…

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"IF CHAGRIN COULD SING" cd Launch Party!
by MARGE ADLER via NEohioPAL 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

When: Saturday November 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Where: Chagrin Falls Historical Society, 87 East Washington St. Why: It's free and open to the public, to celebrate the release of "IF CHAGRIN COULD SING: A TRIBUTE TO AN AMERICAN TOWN." Tom Luckay (lyricist/co-composer, Chagrin Falls High School class of '64) and Marge Adler (co-composer, music director/arranger-orchestrator, keyboardist) are so pleased to premiere this cd project! Featuring NATALIE GREEN, KRISTIN NETZBAND, GREG VIOLAND, PAUL FLORIANO, BENJAMIN CZARNOTA, joined by JACKIE CASSARA, ANDREW ROTHMAN, GRETA ROTHMAN. Also a surf-rock band, a downsized marching band -- and a pit orchestra of modest proportions. Signed CD's will be for sale. Makes a great holiday gift! (Will also be available at select stores in Chagrin, via cdbaby and I-tunes.) Proceeds to benefit the Chagrin Falls Historical Society -- thanks to Jane Babinsky for hosting us.

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