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CASTING PAID MURDER MYSTERY GIGS
by via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Motive For Murder is looking for actors to fill out their talent pool for the upcoming murder mystery season and beyond. This is less community theater and more occasional part-time work. We are currently casting the following show dates: OCTOBER 22 in LOUDONVILLE TALBOT: male; age 35-45; a tortured soul; morose and brooding but with a tendency for violent outbursts; think Chaney Jr. YGOR: male; unspecified age range; a hunchback; prefer a petite actor under 5' 6". DECEMBER 17 in LOUDONVILLE DISGRUNTLED FEMALE EMPLOYEE; 20's -early 30's; somewhat sexy tomboy and a bit of a vixen STORYTELLER: non-gender specific; no specific age; should like chocolate and/or candy and be good with treating adults like children; has a bit of a 1940's flair; should know how to hold book. FEMALE AGENT: no specific age; typical Hollywood agent Ideal candidates should have theater experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to ad-lib comfortably in character. Improv skills and comedy chops a plus. Prior murder mystery experience not so much. Rehearsals generally held mid-morning/early afternoon on the weekends in Euclid. $100 per performance. Serious applicants should send headshot/resume to: _auditions(a)motiveformurder.com_ (mailto:auditions@motiveformurder.com) with the subject heading "Please Kill Me" to be considered. Must be 21 or over.

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Auditions for the triumphant return - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
by Todd Dieringer via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

A Weathervane tradition for 15 years makes its return after a one-year hiatus. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Schedule your audition here<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054aaaa62aa2f49-josephdreamcoat>. CASTING REQUIREMENTS * A total of 30 to 35 males and females between ages 11 and 23 * The roles of Jacob and Pharaoh are open to males ages 11 to 23 and older; see Mentor Role notes below (under "audition requirements"). AUDITION DATES * September 18 & 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. * Callbacks, if necessary, September 20 at 6 p.m. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS * Please bring a photo and resume if you have them, and your conflicts for the rehearsal schedule. * 32 bars of a musical theater piece in the same musical style of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. You must have sheet music with piano accompaniment in the same key. * You will be required to dance. Please bring dance shoes or tennis shoes. * The age limit for roles in this production is 11 to 23. * The roles of Jacob and/or Pharaoh are available as, but not limited to, Mentor Roles. A Mentor Role in the Emerging Artist Series brings actors with performance experience and theatrical training into the production as a role model for professionalism in theatre. If you are cast in a Mentor Role, it is expected that you will support the learning process of those new to the theatre, and that you will demonstrate exemplary theatrical etiquette both in rehearsal and during the run of the show. More information, including performance dates, rehearsal info and audition resources can be found on the Weathervane Playhouse website<http://weathervaneplayhouse.com/audition>.

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IMPROV DROP-INS RETURN MARC MORITZ , AEA, MFA, Master Teacher
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

*THIS SATURDAY*! *SEPT. 10* Our wildly successful* IMPROV DROP- IN CLASSES* Continue! THIS SATURDAY! Our first Drop-In had 7 wonderfully willing folks who had a blast . Join us! Offering Weekly IMPROV Drop-In Classes for those with a Fear of Commitment! SIX WEEKS. TONS OF SKILLS. WHO: Instructor: Marc Moritz , MFA, Master Teacher, Second City, ImprovOlympic -Trained WHERE: Idea Center – Playhouse Square - 1375 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 DON'T PAY TO PARK! PLENTY OF STREET PARKING ... ENTER FROM DODGE COURT IDEASTREAM ENTRANCE. WHEN: Saturdays / 11am-12:30pm DATES: September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8 COST: $10.00/Class - (Take one. Take 'em all!) These Drop-In Classes focus on the basics of performance improvisation. Topics covered include: agreement (“yes and”); active listening; using the environment; basic narrative skills; understanding stage status; and making your fellow improviser look good. Students learn how to initiate scenes, build upon their scene partners' offers, and create scenes with a solid foundation. SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 3 IMPROV TOOLBOX Addresses Basic Improv Principles. Rules, Terminology, Listening, Truth, and other Basics. Perfect for Beginners or those needing a refresher. *SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10* *GAMES! GAMES! GAMES!* *Learn and Play Improv Games/Structures. Every Improviser needs an arsenal of these.* SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 BUILDING CHARACTER All solid Improv work is grounded in strong Character work. Learn to deepen and heighten those choices. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 WHERE AM I? - ENVIRONMENTS & OBJECT WORK The foundation of honest Improv Scene Work. We will address the importance of creating specific "wheres". SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 WALKING & TALKING - SCENE WORK STRATEGIES We dive into the elements of 2-Person Scenes and avoiding the "Talking Heads" Syndrome. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 PUTTING IT TOGETHER - SCENE BY SCENE - LONG-FORM Fully-Integrated, Connected, Scenes. A great culmination in the work. FOR FURTHER INFO/QUESTIONS.... CONTACT: MARC MORITZ marcmoritz(a)gmail.com Our first Drop-In had 7 wonderfully willing folks who had a blast . Join us! Offering Weekly IMPROV Drop-In Classes for those with a Fear of Commitment! SIX WEEKS. TONS OF SKILLS. WHO: Instructor: Marc Moritz , MFA, Master Teacher, Second City, ImprovOlympic -Trained WHERE: Idea Center – Playhouse Square - 1375 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115 DON'T PAY TO PARK! PLENTY OF STREET PARKING ... ENTER FROM DODGE COURT IDEASTREAM ENTRANCE. WHEN: Saturdays / 11am-12:30pm DATES: September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8 COST: $10.00/Class - (Take one. Take 'em all!) These Drop-In Classes focus on the basics of performance improvisation. Topics covered include: agreement (“yes and”); active listening; using the environment; basic narrative skills; understanding stage status; and making your fellow improviser look good. Students learn how to initiate scenes, build upon their scene partners' offers, and create scenes with a solid foundation. SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 3 IMPROV TOOLBOX Addresses Basic Improv Principles. Rules, Terminology, Listening, Truth, and other Basics. Perfect for Beginners or those needing a refresher. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! Learn and Play Improv Games/Structures. Every Improviser needs an arsenal of these. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 BUILDING CHARACTER All solid Improv work is grounded in strong Character work. Learn to deepen and heighten those choices. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 WHERE AM I? - ENVIRONMENTS & OBJECT WORK The foundation of honest Improv Scene Work. We will address the importance of creating specific "wheres". SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 WALKING & TALKING - SCENE WORK STRATEGIES We dive into the elements of 2-Person Scenes and avoiding the "Talking Heads" Syndrome. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 PUTTING IT TOGETHER - SCENE BY SCENE - LONG-FORM Fully-Integrated, Connected, Scenes. A great culmination in the work. FOR FURTHER INFO/QUESTIONS.... CONTACT: MARC MORITZ marcmoritz(a)gmail.com Visit us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Improv-Drop-In-Classes-1464413733856283/?fref=ts

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Final Weekend - You Can't Take It With You
by Todd Dieringer via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Don't miss your last chance to see the classic comedy You Can't Take It With You at Weathervane Playhouse See what the critics have said: Review from the West Side Leader<http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-entertainment-news.asp?aID=31666> Review from The Cleveland Jewish News<http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/culture/theater/weathervane-s-you-c…> A stunning set, adorable kittens and an explosive surprise in Act II are all just part of the magic and mayhem created on stage. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 Tickets: $22 Adults $20 for Seniors (65+) on Thursday and Sunday $11 for college students (valid school ID required) Order tickets online<http://weathervaneplayhouse.com/you-cant-take-it-with-you-2016-08-25> or call the box office 330.836.2626

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Swing dance with Keith Jones and The Makeshifts this Friday in Lakewood - Sept 9th
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Come and join us! You'll really enjoy the band! You may even want to get up and dance! :) The cost of the dance is $12 per person or $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID. If you are brand new to the Get Hep Swing dances you may attend for only $5 your first time. Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm. Immediately after the lesson, Keith Jones and The Makeshifts will kick off an awesome night of music and swing dancing until 12am. High energy 1950's rock and roll. Done the right way. Keith Jones and the Makeshifts are a 1950's rock and roll/rockabilly band that leans toward the style of Bill Haley, but also plays music by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, and more. Keith Jones and the Makeshifts dedicate themselves to not only the look and songs of the 1950's, but the showmanship, energy and subtle uniqueness of the 50's sound. Everyone is welcome to come and have fun with us at the swing dance. There is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner. Most people dress casually. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and not too sticky on the bottom. The Lakewood Masonic Temple is located at 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. There is a parking lot in the back and plenty of street parking available too. Please enter the building through the front double doors. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, and special topic workshops. For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info(a)gethepswing.com

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Great Lakes Theater Announces Auditions For "Classics On Tour" Production: THE JABBERWOCKY
by via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 Great Lakes Theater ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR CLASSICS ON TOUR PRODUCTION THE JABBERWOCKY Great Lakes Theater (GLT) announces open auditions for non-equity actors for the Classics On Tour production THE JABBERWOCKY, a play for young audiences, written by Dakotah Brown, Noah Moody and Chad Shohet, and based on the classic poem by Lewis Carroll. THE JABBERWOCKY will tour to 50 community venues in northern Ohio between February 21 and March 24, 2016, Tuesdays through Sundays, often two performances daily. The play will be directed by GLT Director of Educational Programming Lisa Ortenzi. Synopsis: Two students - Dodgson and Steve - band together after being bullied by classmates. To avoid their tormentors, the students follow a secret map and escape to the Tulgey Wood - where they meet a king who begs them to save his people from the fearsome Jabberwocky! Meet colorful characters like Cheshire Cat, JubJub Bird, Bandersnatch, and a family of Momeraths as this unlikely but dynamic duo journeys to save a kingdom. Along the way, they find the courage to defeat the Jabberwocky...and apply the lessons learned to face their fears back home. Eligibility: Those auditioning should bring a headshot and resume and prepare two contrasting monologues. Total audition time should not exceed three minutes. Familiarity with Lewis Carrolls original poem The Jabberwocky is helpful but not required. Applicants must have a driver license and a reliable automobile. A background check will also be required. Audition slots are available on Monday, September 26, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Audition sessions will take place in a Playhouse Square Rehearsal Hall, 1650 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114. Callbacks will be held Tuesday, September 27. Available Roles: Needed are four ensemble performers (age range: 20s 30s) to portray a dozen characters and to operate puppets. Evening/daytime rehearsals begin Monday, January 30, 2017, but preliminary costume fittings will be scheduled in November 2016. All positions are paid. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions Great Lakes Theater is an equal opportunity employer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: David Hansen Education Outreach Associate (216) 453-4444 dhansen(a)greatlakestheater.org www.greatlakestheater.org

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CDF Master Classes, CDF 2016, TMP Master Classes
by Irene Honora via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

*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/ *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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Garfield Players present 8 original One Acts
by Gary samarin via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

One Act Festival The One Act Festival will consist of eight original comedic pieces written by local playwrights. Performances will be September 9,10, 16, 17, 7:00 Sunday September 18 at 3:00. directors Bruce Bogart and Anne Bakan. show will be held at the Garfield Hts High School Studio Theater 4900 Turney Rd Garfield Hts. OH 44125For more information and ordering ticket Call 216-475-8313 or visit our website www.garfieldplayers.org Gary Samarin Trustee 216-341-5241 garfieldplayers(a)gmail.com

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Cast needed for small DIY independent movie
by Katarina Popovic via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Looking for people/actors interested in doing a short, diy project All colors and sexes needed There are currently ten parts available of the cast of twelve: seven women, and four 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! If you are interested in playing a role, please email me: renihedgeway(a)yahoo.com for more information Only serious interest please Sent from my iPhone

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Love to Sing?
by Ann Marie via NEohioPAL 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Love to sing? Join us any Tuesday-No Auditions Legacy Singers is a talented group of singers under the direction of David Wallace. We are accepting new singers on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in Berea. All ages adults, teens, children and voice parts are welcome -seats are available in all sections * Tuesday evening rehearsals in Berea (St. Thomas Episcopal 50 E. Bagley Rd. on the campus of B-W/parking in rear) * Online part by part learning tracks available * No memorization * No fees * Come to a rehearsal or call or e-mail to join! For more information: Ann Marie at 440 846 0973 or amilegacy(a)roadrunner.com <mailto:amilegacy@roadrunner.com> * Next Concert, Merry & Bright! is scheduled Friday, December 2nd at 7:30pm in Strongsville Legacy Singers is part of a non-profit organization, Legacy in Education working to provide music and fine arts education opportunities to children and intergenerational community arts opportunities in Northeast Ohio. Enjoy singing in a chorus while supporting a worthy cause!

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