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Karamu House Presents "The Colored Museum" June 20th - 7:00 pm - at The Cleveland Museum of Art. $25.00. ( Clevelandart.org )
by DALE SHIELDS via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

PROJECT1voice The Colored Museum premiered at the Crossroads Theater Company of New Jersey on March 26, 1986. Within six months of its premier the play found a new home at the Public Theater in New York City. The Colored Museum— told through a series of 11 exhibits—explores the journey of self-identification, which shows both African American history and the impact of African culture within America. Satire and dark comedy are used to expose the audience to a different look into the identity crisis that people of African descent struggle with. The Colored Museum was later performed at the Royal Court Theater in London, England, beginning July 29, 1987. It has now been produced in cities around the world. In his review of the original 1986 off-Broadway production of The Colored Museum, New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich stated the play’s central question — “How do American Black men and women at once honor and escape the legacy of suffering that is the baggage of their past?” Playwright George C. Wolfe faced this loaded question head-on in his play, embracing its paradoxical nature by creating a work of dramatic art he described as part “exorcism,” part “party,” and wholly satirical. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines satire as “a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn” and “trenchant wit, irony, or sarcasm meant to expose and discredit vice or folly.” The purpose of satire is to entertain while simultaneously raising awareness by asking oft-ignored questions, presenting stereotypes for examination, and revealing truth and hypocrisy by dabbling in extremes. In The Colored Museum, Wolfe juxtaposes facets of African-American cultural history, both politically correct and not, which results in a biting comedic exploration of what it means to be Black in America. GEORGE C. WOLF A two-time Tony Award winner, George C. Wolfe is a rare theatrical polymath; he has dominated the fields of playwriting, directing, and theatrical producing. The Colored Museum is his earliest success, premiering in 1986 at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey before going on to play New York, London, and across the nation on PBS. On the surface, The Colored Museum is a collection of 11 hilarious and biting theatrical “exhibits” of African- American life, stretching from slavery to the present. A young woman’s natural and relaxed wigs argue over who she should wear when she tells off her boyfriend. A stewardess on the Celebrity Slaveship tells her passengers to fasten their shackles. While the play is considered a forerunner of African-American sketch-form comedy — for many critics, without The Colored Museum, there would have been no “In Living Color,” “Dave Chapelle Show” or “Key and Peele” — for Wolfe the comedy is the vehicle, not the message. KARAMU HOUSE PRESENTS PROJECT1VOICE THE COLORED MUSEUM BY GEORGE C. WOLFE PRODUCTION DESIGNER RICHARD H. MORRIS CHOREOGRAPHER KEVIN MARR II COSTUMER INDA BLATH-GEIB STAGE MANAGER MARVIN J. MALONE ll PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR DALE RICARDO SHIELDS DIRECTED BY SARAH MAY DALE RICARDO SHIELDS MARGARET FORD TAYLOR JIMMIE WOODIE Featuring Dyrell Barnett * Brenda Boschee * Ananias Dixon * Sheffia Randall Dooley * Nina Domingue Glover * Peter Lawson Jones * Joyce Linzy * Sabrina McPherson * Treva Offutt * Renata Napier * Antuane Rogers * Kimberly Sias * Camille Trammell * Greg White * Mariama Whyte * Angela Winborn

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Submission: Improv Workshops from Crooked River Comedy
by James Catullo via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

EVENT: Drop in. Improvise. Conquer!: Workshop WHEN: Monday, June 20 from 7-9 PM WHERE: Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ: 2592 W 14th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 PRICE: $10 DESCRIPTION: Whether you're new to improvisation or a veteran looking to hone your skills, this workshop's for you. Crooked River Comedy artistic director Patrick French will guide you through the basics of improv in a fun and nurturing environment. No experience required and everyone welcome - but spots are limited, so register now! PRICE: $10* *Cash or check accepted on-site, or you can register in advance below! REGISTER: https://crookedrivercomedy.ticketspice.com/620-crc-drop-in-workshop ***** EVENT: Drop in. Improvise. Conquer!: Workshop WHEN: Monday, June 27 from 7-9 PM WHERE: Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ: 2592 W 14th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 PRICE: $10 DESCRIPTION: Whether you're new to improvisation or a veteran looking to hone your skills, this workshop's for you. Crooked River Comedy artistic director Patrick French will guide you through the basics of improv in a fun and nurturing environment. No experience required and everyone welcome - but spots are limited, so register now! PRICE: $10* *Cash or check accepted on-site, or you can register in advance below! REGISTER: https://crookedrivercomedy.ticketspice.com/627-crc-drop-in-workshop

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Volunteers need for Stagecrafters Broadway Buddies
by Connelly, Claire via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

For Immediate Release: *Orange Community Education and Recreation* STAGECRAFTERS THEATRE Now accepting applications for Broadway Buddies Volunteers An elite group of high school and college volunteers are needed to fill our exceptional staff for a special needs theatre program in Pepper Pike, OH. Only a select few will be chosen. Must be responsible, patient, energetic, and all around AWESOME! * Singing and dancing required Volunteers will be paired with an actor with special needs to guide the actor during the rehearsal process and performance. DATES: Monday-Friday, July 25-29 8:30am-3:30pm Performances take place on Friday, July 29 at 1pm and 6:30pm. Location: Orange High School - 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 Please contact Claire Connelly at 216-831-8601 ext. 5103 for more information. There is an application as well as an interview. We look forward to hearing from you! Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation. -- *Claire Connelly* *Stagecrafters Supervisor* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.

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Character company Seeks new and energetic actors! Paid Postitions
by Abigail Riley via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Party People LLC is Northeast Ohio's premiere character company bringing a song and a smile to any event or birthday party. We are looking for talented male actors who are good with children and improvisation in small and large settings. These actors would be needed for a large scale event on June 26th from 12:30 to 2:30pm in Akron, OH. This is a paid position. Seeking male 18-25 medium build to portray the royal Ice Harvester. More character description will be released upon submission. If interested submit a headshot and resume to partypeopleohio(a)gmail.com Thank you so much! The team at Party People LLC.

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Gilda Shedstecker celebrates Pride with Our Son's Wedding
by Doug Tennant via NEohioPAL 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

*Gilda Shedstecker Presents! Our Son's Wedding* *"Just tell me, Mary, are we the parents of the groom or the parents of the bride?"* Mary and Angelo Lo Presto are about to escort their son down the aisle. Like fathers throughout the centuries, Angelo isn’t thrilled about his son’s romantic choice — but there’s a 2016 twist in this comedy by Donna de Matteo. Their son's wedding to another man is the incendiary device that blows the door off the closet of Mary and Angelo's own marriage, revealing old skeletons and buried assignations that rattle their Italian-American roots! Every parent wants their child to find happiness. Every person on the face of the planet wants to find love. The challenges faced by parents and children are universal, and sometimes understanding is the best gift you can give. Starring as Mary and Angelo are Cynthia Gribble and Tom Bryant. with Joe Soriano as their son Michael and Jared Michael Sparks as his fiance David. Comedy abounds and there are some startlingly tender moments in this wonderful script about resolving prejudice and admitting shame. And to help celebrate, Gilda Shedstecker and the Kathleen Howland Theatre invite the audience to wear their Pride gear, and receive a dollar savings toward GSP's August production of *The Little Dog Laughed*. Performances are June 17, 18, 24, 25 at the Kathleen Howland Theatre, 324 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton OH. Tickets are $10 and available at 330-451-0924 or online with major credit cards at www.secondapril.org. <http://www.secondapril.org/> The show does contain strong language and is recommended for a PG-13 audience. For more information visit gildashedstecker.com <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgildashedstecker.com%2F&h=wAQEvx…> *Doug Tennant* *Founder/Artistic Director,* * Gilda Shedstecker Presents!* www.gildashedstecker.com *Artist Guy,* * DW Downtown* www.dougtennant.com

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Auditions - GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

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CPT Announces Request for Proposals for Pandemonium 2016: THE FIRE WITHIN
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

PANDEMONIUM '16; THE FIRE WITHIN IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 DEADLINE FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS IS MONDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2016. On Saturday, September 10, 2016 CPT will present its annual fundraising extravaganza and "Party of the Year" - Pandemonium '16: The Fire Within. Featuring dozens of area theatre, dance, visual and performance artists and with fabulous food and drink, Pandemonium '16 is a benefit like no other and an opportunity for you to be a featured artist. The Pandemonium production team is seeking proposals from extraordinary theatre, music, performance poetry, dance, visual and multimedia artists. Pandemonium '16 is a benefit event and all proceeds go to support Cleveland Public Theatre's mission on stage and in the community: creating and presenting challenging and inspiring performance work, ensuring that emerging artists and small performance companies have opportunities to participate in the arts, and sustain CPT's work with urban youth and adults in transition. In its 30+ years on Cleveland's near westside, CPT has been a catalyst for economic activity, job creation, private-sector investment in the community and led to the area's designation as an arts district. Click here<http://www.cptonline.org/news/uncategorized/pandemonium-2016-request-for-pr…> to find out how you can be a part of the magic. Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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CPT seeking AWESOME volunteers for final ROAD TO HOPE event!
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

CPT SEEKS EXTRAORDINARY VOLUNTEERS FOR ROAD TO HOPE ON JUNE 17TH! We are currently seeking awesome and extraordinary volunteers for ROAD TO HOPE at METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2015-2016/road-to-hope-metroh…> on Friday, June 17th. The event takes place from 5:30pm-8:00pm and will feature live music, food, short theatre performances by Northeast Ohio artists, plus interactive community art installations and chalk artists. ROAD TO HOPE is one of a series of free, neighborhood-based community arts events produced by Cleveland Public Theatre and community partners from January - June 2016, in celebration of hope and honoring current day struggles for freedom and justice. It's going to be an awesome, joyous, heart-felt, visual-arts filled event and volunteers are an important part of making this event work! Road to Hope will take place at the MetroHealth Medical Center, Outpatient Plaza, 2500 MetroHealth Dr., Cleveland, OH 44109 (Enter via W. 25th or Scranton Rd). We will have two shifts available on June 17 for volunteers who would like to take part. One is from 4:30-7:00pm. Another one is from 6:30-9:00pm. We are seeking 2 types of volunteers: * Haiku volunteers to work with Caley Vickerman (HAIKU MISTRESS) o This is not the typical volunteer experience. This is Guerilla Haiku<http://www.ghm575.com/?page_id=364>. That's right, Haiku, the ancient Japanese form of verse. You will work in teams to offer guests an opportunity to artistically reflect on what they have seen and experienced by writing their own haiku on the sidewalks and butcher paper throughout the event. o For more information about Guerilla Haiku, check out these two links: http://www.ghm575.com/?page_id=364 and http://www.ghm575.com/?page_id=364 o Must attend one haiku volunteer orientation session for engagement and haiku training on either Wednesday, June 15th 5:30pm-7:30pm or Thursday, June 16th 5:30pm-7:30pm at MetroHealth * General volunteers o Volunteers interested in ushering, greeting and general hands-on-deck o Must attend one volunteer orientation on Wednesday, June 15th from 6:00pm-7:00pm at MetroHealth Interested volunteers can contact me at clewins(a)cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org>. Please be sure to mention if you are interested in Haiku or General volunteering. Thank you for playing a part in celebrating hope and making possible an extraordinary gathering of community! Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Mamai Theatre Company Announces AEA Member Discount: $10 Tickets for Caryl Churchill’s TOP GIRLS!
by Christine via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Mamai Theatre Company Announces AEA Member Discount: $10 Tickets for Caryl Churchill’s TOP GIRLS! Show your AEA Membership Card at the door on Thursday, June 16th and get a $10 ticket to TOP GIRLS. Tickets available at the box office only and subject to availability. View the TOP GIRLS photo album here <https://www.facebook.com/MamaiTheatreCo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10837412…> ! Feminism is a dish best served hot in Mamaí’s ‘Top Girls’ <http://m.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/feminism-is-a-dish-best-served-…> ~Bob Abelman, Cleveland Jewish News "Mamai’s vision of Top Girls is an intimate look at the often unexamined space between 'leaning in' and what we’re asked to leave behind. It’s as timely as ever." <http://m.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2016/06/06/top-girls-puts-…>~Nikki Delamotte, Cleveland Scene Mamai Theatre made the list of "100 Things to do in Cleveland Before You Die <https://www.facebook.com/100ThingsToDoInCleveland/>!" Next at Mamai: Oscar Wilde's LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN Directed by Bernadette Clemens www.mamaitheatreco.org

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Sound Operator needed
by Joseph Bonamico via NEohioPAL 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

The Outdoor Theatre, TRUMPET IN THE LAND, located in New Philadelphia, Ohio is in need of a sound operator ASAP for the 2016 summer season. Salaried position. For more info call Margaret at 330-339-1132. or 330-364-5111

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