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Music Director Needed - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

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Swing dance in Lakewood tomorrow! Friday, August 12th! No need for a dance partner!
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

Come and dance with us! 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 (at 9 PM) Blues Deville will kick off an awesome night of music and swing dancing until 12am. 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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Mamai Theatre Company Seeks Volunteer Ushers For Our Final Production Of 2016
by Cody Swanson via NEohioPAL 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

Mamai Theatre Company seeks volunteer ushers for our upcoming production of: The Woman Hater *U.S. PREMIERE* By Fanny McBurney Directed by Christine McBurney Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by Angelina Herin Lighting Design by Rob Peck Sound Design by Richard B. Ingraham Properties Design by Monica Plunkett August 18th - September 4th Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:30 pm Cleveland Masonic Performing Arts Center DeMolay Room 3615 Euclid Avenue at E. 36th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Free and ample parking in gated lot on site, Air-conditioned, ADA-accessible theatre Details The performance dates and times are as follows: Thursday, August 18th @ 7:30pm Friday, August 19th @ 7:30pm Saturday, August 20th @ 7:30pm Sunday, August 21st @ 2:30pm Thursday, August 25th @ 7:30pm Friday, August 26th @ 7:30pm Saturday, August 27th @ 7:30pm Sunday, August 28th @ 2:30pm Thursday, September 1st @ 7:30pm Friday, September 2nd @ 7:30pm Saturday, September 3rd @ 7:30pm Sunday, September 4th @ 2:30pm All ushers earn a comp to a performance of The Woman Hater. Ushers arrive 45 minutes prior to curtain. Interested parties should email Production Manager Cody Swanson at codyaswanson(a)gmail.com with the date(s) of availability and will receive a confirmation email with secured date and time. Thank you! Cody A. Swanson (216) 470-2000

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From Sue Johnson. Still Need Actors for Reading. Auditions - Mon. 8/22, 6:00 P. “Emporer of Lincoln Street"
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

To: Actors, Directors, Producers, Theatre & Artistic Directors, etc . . . . Please feel free to forward / refer other actors for consideration. Still Need Actors for Reading Auditions - Mon. 8/22, 6:00 P “Emporer of Lincoln Street,” by Richard AsburyReading in mid- late September, tentatively, 9/24Limited Rehearsals WHO: Richard Asbury, emerging local playwright, wants to see his project develop into being produced and performed as a fully staged production. WHAT: Auditions for upcoming reading of his 2-Act drama, to refine and develop its concept, characters, content, and format. WHEN: Monday, August, August 22, 2016. 6:00 P. WHERE: Shaker Hts. Location, TBD.(Van Aken Blvd) THE STORY LINE: A drama in 2 acts that highlights a successful, upper-middle class, African American family in 1968. Set in the fictitious city of Jefferson in 1968. The play addresses the issues of sibling rivalry, race in the African American community (at that time), homosexuality, and the price of success.The main character, NAPPY, is a "self made man" who is tough on his family and demands respect from all that cross his path. He is conflicted with the changes he sees in his community and his family's desire to leave his oppressive control and find their own lives. He loves them but does not know how to communicate that love. CASTING: Seeking actors who may be considered for portraying the lead and supporting characters, | as the play is developed and produced. No need for ongoing commitment at the time of audition,beyond actual reading, mid - late Sept. unless actor expresses interest and availability for further auditions, rehearsals and performances.This is a non-AEA project. Exemptions from AEA. Small stipend, each actor. | | CHARACTERS: (Can portray the characters approximate ages. Certain roles may be double cast for reading, only.) | NAPPY: 68, ‘self-made,’ African American. Good health, Athletically built. Veteran of WW-1. Veteran of the Harlem Renaissace. Has acquired his wealth solely in the Black community, under de-facto segregation. Stern tough, pragmatic, intolerant of most anything that differs from his point of view. Tough on his family and demands respect from all that cross his path. He is conflicted with the changes he sees in his community, and his family's desire to leave his oppressive control and find their own lives. He loves them but does not know how to communicate that love. MENA: 49, African American. Brown skin, half sister of Nappy. Raised by Nappy, with her twin brother Leo. Mena is warm, motherly, artistically talented. Peace-maker in the business and family. She wants to leave the family businesses. LEO: 49, MENA’s twin. Stiff, tightly wound. Deeply closeted homosexual. A wiz with numbers and anything mechanical. Hates NAPPY for his controlling nature, and fact that Nappy has tried to "beat the Sissy" out of him since he was teenager. Wants to leave the family businesses. CUE STICK: 32, former college football player. NAPPY's Aide de Camp. Born and raised in Jefferson. Street-wise hustler. NAPPY's confidant and surrogate son. Helps Nappy run his illegal operations with the the "numbers" racket and does "favors" for the local mob occasionally. JEANETTA: 45-50, Jamaican American. Medium toned skin. NAPPY's lover. Local bank manager. NAPPY’S "tough-love" interest. Stylish, with an "effervescent elegance" in her walk and manner. Knows NAPPY is a sea urchin, prickly, on the outside but luscious and sweet on the inside. SCHYLER/NARRATOR: 35-40, African American woman, reporter for the Pittsburgh Courier. Polished, professional, ambitious. OTTO: 30-40, Caucasian, Leo’s lover, former U.S. Marine. Macho, deeply closeted homosexual. Dispatcher and warehouse manager for one of NAPPY’s factories in Jefferson. Met Leo through business dealings. Found that they both have an affinity for electronics and technology. Wants Leo to run away to San Francisco with him so that they can life their life openly. Sissy Le Moyne: Early - mid - 20's. • The daughter of Mena and Sherman… She has her Grandfather’s looks; sandy hair. She is medical Student at Howard. Very much into the “Black Movement”. She is somewhat spoiled by the rest of the family. She loves Nappy but challenges him regularly, and gets away with it.• She is engaged to an African doing his residence in Washington D.C. Please submit headshot and resume to wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com. Must be submitted by Wed. 8/17/16. Sue JohnsonDirectorWake Up And Live’s Actor Studio

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ANIMAL HOUSE Free Tickets - Valley View
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

You have another chance to grab your toga and return to Faber College by attending National Lampoon's ANIMAL HOUSE from Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies! Enter here for the opportunity to win Cinemark Valley View Theatre tickets valid either August 14 or 17 - http://tinyurl.com/jve93n8 Tickets for the "TCM Big Screen Classics" series can be purchased online at www.FathomEvents.com<http://www.FathomEvents.com> or at over 600 participating movie theater box offices. Thanks, Andi Barnett | Allied Integrated Marketing | 3601 Green Road #316 | Cleveland, OH 44122 | DD 216-325-6525 | O 216-932-7151 | www.alliedim.com<http://www.alliedim.com/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/AlliedIMCLE> Twitter<https://twitter.com/AlliedIMCLE>

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Performers needed for Masque of the Red Death at the Akron Civic on 10/29
by Val Renner via NEohioPAL 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Looking for unique talent for the Masque of the Red Death Masquerade Ball at the Akron Civic Theatre Saturday, October 29, 2016 @ 8 PM. Do you possess a unique talent? Now in its eighth year, The Masque of the Red Death is Akron's premier Halloween event for adults. Be among the hundreds of souls who'll celebrate deep into the night at a most macabre, artfully elegant, daring, dramatic and decadent Halloween masquerade party at the historic and haunted Akron Civic Theatre. This party is a reenactment of Edgar Allan Poe's short story - The Masque of the Red Death. Guests are transported to a time of intrigue and suspense. We are looking for unique talent that can fit into the scene of the party, such as: jugglers, magicians, contortionists, dancers, painters and any other fantastical performers. If you think you fit the bill, then please email: Miranda Dolson - mdolson(a)akroncivic.com<mailto:mdolson@akroncivic.com> Please go to www.RedDeathParty.com<http://www.RedDeathParty.com> for more info on the event. About the party: The party begins when the clock strikes 8. Saturday 10.29.2016 As the clock strikes eight until the stroke of one Guests must be 21 years of age and over Arrive using the entrance under the Civic marquee on Main Street. Reserve your ticket in advance, plan your disguise, join the dance. $75 admission includes beer, wine and signature beverage with delectable light hors d'oeuvres and inclusive full bar service. The Masquerade is a voluptuous scene where costumes, masques and disguises are in vogue. Dress the part - ELEGANT ATTIRE IS REQUIRED, you are a guest of Prince Prospero so dress the part! For more about costumes, follow the Costumes<http://reddeathparty.com/costumes/> link. The scene is luscious glitter and glare, wine and ale and savory fare. Music, dancing, fortunes, readings, performances and guests intriguing all will fill the hours of the night, while through it all you'll find delight. Stroll gypsy trails, peruse the scene-beauty, beast, and in-between. The Masque features paranormal readings, performances, live music and an interactive game <http://reddeathparty.com/game/> in addition to spontaneous artistic happenings throughout the night.

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Tonight's performance of FEEL THE NOIZE has been MOVED to Ensemble Theater due to power outage.
by proffice2 cainpark via NEohioPAL 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Tonight's performance of FEEL THE NOIZE has been MOVED to Ensemble Theater due to power outage. No amount of energetic belting could save FEEL THE NOIZE-THE 80s CONCERT from the ravages of this week's storm in Cleveland Heights. Although power has been restored to the Main Ticket Office, the Alma Theater remain without electricity today. FEEL THE NOIZE has been moved to Ensemble Theatre at 2843 Washington Blvd. All Cain Park tickets purchased for this event will be honored at Ensemble Theatre. Full refunds for FEEL THE NOIZE are available at the point of purchase due to the change in venue. For refund details, please call the Cain Park Ticket Office at 216-371-3000. Christopher Bizub Cain Park Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator 40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 216-482-3182 proffice2(a)clvhts.com<mailto:proffice2@clvhts.com>

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Auditions: "To Kill A Mockingbird"
by Astrid Jobe via NEohioPAL 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

> > *Auditions!!* > > Cuyahoga Community College Theatre Department announces > auditions for the College-wide Theatre production of > > *To Kill A Mockingbird* > > By Harper Lee > Adapted by Christopher Sergel > Directed by Bob Ellis > > To be performed at Tri-C West, Oct. 27-29 and at Playhouse Square, Nov. 3-5 > > > *Auditions:* > > Tue. September 6th at 6pm- Tri-C EAST Studio Theatre > 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, Ohio 44122 > > Wed. September 7th at 6pm- Tri-C WEST Theatre > 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, Ohio 44130 > > Thur. September 8th at 6pm- Tri-C METRO Studio Theatre > 2900 Community College Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 > > > *Callbacks: *Fri. September 9th at 6pm- Tri-C WEST Theatre > > > Audition requirements: Please bring a headshot and resume (if available), > be prepared to improvise, and be dressed to move. No monologue or > appointment is necessary. > > *Cuyahoga Community College is dedicated to diversity in casting.* > > >

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Tonight's performance of FEEL THE NOIZE at Cain Park CANCELLED due to outage
by proffice2 cainpark via NEohioPAL 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Tonight's performance of FEEL THE NOIZE at Cain Park CANCELLED due to power outage. No amount of energetic belting could save FEEL THE NOIZE-THE 80s CONCERT from the ravages of this week's storm in Cleveland Heights. Although power has been restored to the Main Ticket Office, the theaters remain without electricity today. Full refunds for FEEL THE NOIZE are available at the point of purchase. For refund details, please call the Cain Park Ticket Office at 216-371-3000. -Christopher Bizub Cain Park Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator 40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 216-482-3182 proffice2(a)clvhts.com

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Tapestries of Ohio Madrigal Troup Auditions
by via NEohioPAL 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Tapestries of Ohio is A Madrigal Troup based in the Warren/Youngstown area with a 20 year history. We currently have openings for 1 Alto and 1 Bass. Membership is for life until you choose to leave, not just one season. Our main event each year is a set of 4 Madrigal Christmas Dinners in early December. Music is mostly period acapella selections mixed with newer but still tradition pieces. Costumes are also period. We are a musical group first and an acting group second. Our focus is on high quality singing. Members are welcome from as far away as they are willing to drive for rehearsal season. We can be found at www.tapestriesofohio.net [1] and on Facebook under Tapestries of Ohio. Please contact me immediately if you are interested in joining for further information. Tim Splinter tim(a)splinterfactions.net [2] Links: ------ [1] http://www.tapestriesofohio.net [2] mailto:tim@splinterfactions.net

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