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"Evita" at Broadview Heights Spotlights Theater
by Annette Phelps via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

Broadview Heights Spotlights’ Summer Youth Musical: Evita This year, the Broadview Heights Spotlights’ summer youth production is Evita. It will run June 16 –June 26, 2016. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 7:00PM; Sunday matinees begin at 3:00PM. Based on the captivatingly true story of Eva Peron, the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952, this musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is almost entirely sung and features a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop, and jazz influences. The title role has been double cast by two talented local actresses. Delia Brennan of Brecksville will perform on June 16, 18, 23, and 25; Alexandria Frendak of North Royalton will perform on June 17, 19, 24, and 26. Clay Hoffner will portray Juan Peron, former President of Argentina, and Dylan Grosh-Hoy will play Che, the show’s opinionated narrator. Remaining ensemble members are prominently featured throughout the show and include Grace Auble, David Bowler, Kate Brierley, Kyla Burks, Gabby Dachtler, Nicholas DeAngelis, Zoe Douglas, Audrey Halvorson, Molly Molina, Declan Newton, James Newton, Alicia Pedraza, Ellie Ritterbusch, Emma Rosberil, Lilly Saunders, Andrew Seifert, Ian Stewart, and Nathan Weagraff. “When people think of youth theater, Evita, isn’t usually on the top of their lists,” says Tim Anderson, Spotlights Education Director and co-director of this show. “But, Eva was only 15 years old when she left her small town to go to Buenos Aires.” Choosing a show that was relevant was also a factor. Evita premiered in London in 1978 and then on Broadway in 1979. “The script has some strong political themes that we saw as relatable to the current Presidential election,” Anderson said. “After auditions, we knew we made the right show choice. These kids are beyond talented!” Tim Anderson and Maggie Majercik return to co-direct this production, their eighth youth production collaboration in the same number of years. Ryan Bergeron serves as music director, and Stephanie Giammarco is the show’s costume designer. Former Spotlights’ youth show cast members Erica Leibold and Charlie Jones join the staff as production assistants, and Jaclyn Phelps is the producer. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. Reservations may be made on-line atwww.broadview-heights-spotlights.org.

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CPT Announces RFP for 2016-2017 New Play Development Program
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

CPT'S MISSION IS TO RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS AND NURTURE COMPASSION THROUGH GROUND-BREAKING PERFORMANCES AND LIFE-CHANGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. CPT's programming agenda is to produce work that is outside the mainstream offering a much broader range of work available to the Cleveland public and expanding the impact and originality of theatre across the country. CPT strives to make work that is excellent, extra-ordinary, and nationally competitive. Our NEW New Play Development is based on our years of experience, community input, and key principles of: * focusing on artists; * valuing diversity of approach, aesthetics, and perspective; and * balancing impact with investment. We envision CPT as a nationally recognized hub for the development of new theatre that is extraordinary, edgy, and relevant. We hope to be a model for nurturing local talent in similar sized markets, the most regarded cultivator of new theatre for Cleveland audiences, a laboratory for promising research and investigation, and a launcher of nationally significant new plays. Our approach is to combine: * efficient programs that can stretch our limited resources to include many artists and * highly customizable approaches that directly serve specific needs of projects with extraordinary potential ________________________________ The Dark Room:<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2015-2016/the-dark-room/> An "open mic" for playwrights, a gathering of artists interested in new work, and an insider view of early creation. The Dark Room pairs playwrights with actors to perform (mostly) cold readings of short segments of scripts-in-progress in a spontaneous, low-risk, fun atmosphere. The Dark Room provides a space for informal feedback and is a great way to meet allies and potential mentors. Entry Point: <http://www.cptonline.org/entry-point/>Every project is unique and has unique needs. Some playwrights need a producer to develop a staged reading, others just need time in the rehearsal room with their ensemble, help in gathering the right team together, or a way to share a short fragment and get feedback. Entry Point<http://www.cptonline.org/entry-point/> is a platform for artists to develop their work in the early stages of creation. CPT will customize its support of projects and provide a festival forum to share that work with the public. We imagine, for example, audiences/artists together seeing a staged reading in one space, then seeing a short devised work in a studio, and then hanging out in a feedback session. Feedback at Entry Point will be low-risk and focus on nurturing projects. CPT will connect projects to mentors who can help offer feedback and guidance. Test Flight: <http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-local-request-for-proposals/>Based on CPT's success with our Big Box series, Test Flight <http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-local-request-for-proposals/> offers opportunities to artists who are interested in co-producing works with us. Test Flight is a multi-week series where artists are given the keys to the theatre to develop their projects to a workshop level. In addition to serving local artists, Test Flight will also be open to national and international artists who wish to come to Cleveland to develop their pieces. Feedback for this series will be specific to each project, developed by the artist, and vetted/approved by CPT. CPT will suggest potential allies/mentors for each selected project. Local Requests for Proposals <http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-local-request-for-proposals/>Non-Local Requests for Proposal<http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-non-local-request-for-proposals/> Catapult: <http://www.cptonline.org/catapult/>The most extensive of CPT development programs, Catapult focuses on select projects that we believe have a high likelihood to be fully produced by CPT in the future. This program is intended to move projects from whatever point they are a, to being "production ready." Each process will be totally customized to the work. Projects may receive a series of readings, significant rehearsal time, workshop productions, and/or invitational showings. Playwrights/Creators of Catapult<http://www.cptonline.org/catapult/> projects will receive the Nord Family Foundation Fellowship and, while developing their work, will play an active role in the life of the theatre. Feedback methodology will be customized, focusing on the direct relationship between CPT and the Playwright/Creators. One CPT staff member will function as producer and ally of the project and one additional ally/mentor will be selected for each project. The application process for Catapult will engage nationally recognized artistic leaders. Full Productions: <http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2015-2016/>In the past 10 years, CPT has fully produced more than 42 world premieres, 35 of which were by local artists. CPT will continue to fully produce new plays, and investing extra rehearsal time, dramaturgical support, and production time. CPT is well-positioned to build national allies around these productions and help make connections to other theatres. Other Opportunities: CPT will continue to explore other opportunities to support new work and the growth of artists. CPT's creation class offered by Raymond Bobgan has spawned projects leading to many performances on CPT stages and has spurred many collaborations that have been very fruitful for the community. We plan to continue to offer this class. The Joan Yellen Horvitz Fellowship for Directors<http://www.cptonline.org/artist-opportunities/fellowships/> provides critical growth opportunities for early-career directors. The Kulas Theatre Composer program<http://www.cptonline.org/artist-opportunities/fellowships/> will continue to support entry-level and early-career composers/sound-designers in working on new plays. Rigor and enjoyment are at the core of the process leading to risk, surprise, delight, and discovery as we deepen the ongoing work of our craft-to explore the human condition while championing consciousness and compassion. For information about General Submission, check out this link<http://www.cptonline.org/general-submission-guidelines-2014-2015/>. ***Interested in submitting a proposal? Join us for a free workshop to hone your proposal and application skills. The CPT Artistic team will lead workshops on: * Saturday, May 14th from 7pm-9:30pm * Sunday, May 15th from 1pm-2:30pm * Location: Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 - there will be signs to direct you to the correct location To attend one of the workshops, RSVP to New Play Associate, Caitlin Lewins at clewins(a)cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org>. Please specify which workshop date/time you prefer. Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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$10 Preview Night - HEATHERS at Beck Center
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

Beck Center for the Arts presents HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Book, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy Directed by Scott Spence Musical Direction by Larry Goodpaster Choreographed by Martín Céspedes** ~ $10 PREVIEW NIGHT ~ Thursday, May 26 8 p.m. | Studio Theater May 27 - July 2, 2016 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. Sundays Studio Theater Heathers: The Musical Preview Night admission is $10. Advance tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, May 26 and at Beck Center's Customer Service 10 a.m. Thursday. Tickets may be purchased at the door based on availability. General admission seating. Doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to curtain. Preview Night tickets go on sale online at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, May 26. To purchase tickets online, click here<http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BECKCENTER>. To purchase tickets from the Beck Center Customer Service after 10 a.m., call: 216.521.2540 x10. ABOUT THE SHOW Beck Center for the Arts proudly presents the regional premiere of Heathers: The Musical May 27 through July 2, 2016 in the intimate Studio Theater. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are now on sale. Please note Sunday 7 p.m. curtain. This production contains strong language and content. Based on the iconic 1989 cult film, Heathers: The Musical is adapted by Tony-nominee Laurence O'Keefe and Emmy-winner Kevin Murphy. This darkly delicious comedy follows Veronica Sawyer, a teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. Just as Veronica makes her mark with the popular crowd, she falls for the sexy outsider J.D. Will Veronica risk it all for a boy, or will J.D. bite the bullet and put the Heathers in their place-six feet under? Praised by The New York Times as "a rowdy guilty pleasure," this production is for anyone who's ever been in love, in trouble...or in high school. No stranger to adventurous theater, Heathers: The Musical is directed by Scott Spence-the man responsible for the Beck Center's record-breaking production Evil Dead: The Musical, Reefer Madness, and Eating Raoul. "Musicals born from cult movies have been perhaps my favorite projects over the years at Beck Center, especially ones that we produce in the Studio Theater," said Spence. "I am excited to add the wickedly funny Heathers to that mix, a musical that manages to combine the blackest of comedy with a wonderful sense of social commentary that rings as true today as it did when the film premiered in 1989." Spence is joined by musical director Larry Goodpaster and choreographer Martín Céspedes. The talented cast of eighteen includes Madeline Krucek of Baldwin Wallace University as Veronica and Shane Lonergan of Oberlin College as J.D. Paul Floriano, Zach Landes, and Matthew Wright also appear courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA). Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Preview Night on Thursday, May 26 is $10 with general admission seating. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org, or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available. This production of Heathers: The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. It is generously sponsored the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council. CAST Veronica Sawyer - Madeline Krucek JD - Shane Lonergan Heather Chandler - Kayla Heichel Heather McNamara - Amy Kohmescher Heather Duke - Tia Karaplis Martha Dunnstock - Molly Millsaps Ram Sweeney - Riley Ewing Kurt Kelly - Jonathan Walker White Ram's Dad / Big Bud Dean / Coach Ripper - Matthew Wright* Ms. Fleming / Veronica's Mom - Amiee Collier Kurt's Dad / Veronica's Dad / Principal Gowan - Paul Floriano* Beleagured Geek - Zach Landes* Preppy Stud / Officer Milner - Greg Good Hipster Dork (Dwight) / Officer McCord - Joe Virgo Stoner Chick - Kacey Faix Young Republicanette - Gabi Shook Swing - Brianna O'Boyle *Actor appears courtesy of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors and stage managers. PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic Director / Director - Scott Spence Musical Director - Larry Goodpaster Choreographer - Martín Céspedes** Stage Manager - Jamie R. Benetto Assistant Stage Managers - Hayley Baran, Andrew Gluvna Assistant to the Director / Props Artisan - Douglas Puskas Technical Director - Aaron Benson Scenic & Lighting Designer - Trad A Burns Costume Designer - Aimee Kluiber Sound Designer - Carlton Guc Sound Board Operator - Angie Haye Electrician - Steve Shack Carpenter - Gabriel Jimenez, Joe Virgo Scenic Artist - Nora Dlugo Costume Intern - Emma Bowen Wardrobe - Hayley Baran **Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

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Auditions for The Music Man are 1 week away!
by Doug via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

WHAT: Auditions for Meredith Willson's Classic, THE MUSIC MAN Directed by Douglas F. Bailey II Musically Directed by Matthew Steven Grittner Choreography by Tara Mirabile WHEN: Tuesday May 31st 7-10pm of Wednesday June 1st 7-10pm WHERE: Shore Cultural Centre 291 E. 222nd Street Euclid, OH 44123 Room 241 WHAT TO PREPARE: Two 16-32 bar selections in the style of the show. A joke or short comedic monologue. Please bring your own sheet music, there will be no a capella auditions. An accompanist will be provided. PRODUCTIONS DATES: October 14, 15, 16, 21, 22. 23 REHEARSALS will being Monday August 29th. We will rehearse Monday-Thursday 7:00-9:30 PM By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Wilson's six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. ROLES AVAILABLE: Harold Hill Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 Marian Paroo The stuff town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Marcellus Washburn Harold's chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: G2 Mayor Shinn A blustery politician who is all too "self-important." Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 60 Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 50 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4 Zaneeta Shinn The Mayor's fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times. Gender: Female Age: 14 to 18 Mrs. Paroo Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop. Gender: Female Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Ewart Dunlop A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Oliver Hix A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Jacey Squires The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C3 Olin Britt A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: F2 Charlie Cowell A traveling salesmen who is on to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessy attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45 Tommy Djilas An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta. Gender: Male Age: 15 to 20 Amaryllis A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo. Gender: Female Age: 8 to 12 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Winthrop Paroo Marian's baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band. Gender: Male Age: 8 to 12 Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Alma Hix A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Oliver Hix. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45 Maud Dunlop A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Ewart Dunlop. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45 Ethel Toffelmier A comical "Pick-a-Little Lady," and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 40 Mrs. Squires A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Jacey Squires. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45 Questions? Ask the director at douglasfbaileyii(a)gmail.com

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Mamai Theatre Company Seeks Volunteer Ushers For Our 2016 Season Opener
by Cody Swanson via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

Mamai Theatre Company seeks volunteer ushers for our upcoming production of: Top Girls By Carol Churchill Directed by Jaime Bouvier Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by Suzy Campbell Lighting Design by Rob Peck Sound Design by Carlton Guc Properties Design by Monica Plunkett June 2nd - June 19th 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, June 2nd @ 7:30pm Friday, June 3rd @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 4th @ 7:30pm Sunday, June 5th @ 2:30pm Thursday, June 9th @ 7:30pm Friday, June 10th @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 11th @ 7:30pm Sunday, June 12th @ 2:30pm Thursday, June 16th @ 7:30pm Friday, June 17th @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 18th @ 7:30pm Sunday, June 19th @ 2:30pm Ushers are given one comp to any performance of Top Girls. 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!

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PIANO TUNING: Akron, Canton, Medina, Cleveland
by David Spondike via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

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Review of "The Fantasticks" at Great Lakes Theater
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

‘The Fantasticks’ delicate theatricality captured in GLT production Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics “‘The Fantasticks’… attracts you, settles back a bit limply, wakes you up again and averages out a little less than satisfactory,” concluded Walter Kerr in his New York Herald Tribune review in 1960. “Perhaps,” added Brooks Atkinson in the New York Times, “‘The Fantasticks’ is by nature the sort of thing that loses magic the longer it endures.” And yet Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s commedia dell’arte-style musical parable endured, setting a record for the world’s longest-running musical with 17,162 Off-Broadway performances at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in Greenwich Village. The reasons why are in evidence in the Great Lakes Theater’s thoroughly delightful production, currently on stage at the Hanna Theatre. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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by via NEohioPAL 25 May '16

25 May '16

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Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN now onstage at convergence-continuum
by convergence-continuum via NEohioPAL 24 May '16

24 May '16

EDWARD ALBEES THREE TALL WOMEN NOW ONSTAGE AT CONVERGENCE-CONTINUUM "an undeniably affecting emotional core and a shimmeringly black sense of humor" (New York Times) Our modern American classic for this season earned a Pulitzer and three Best Play awards for 1994. Edward Albee has, in THREE TALL WOMEN, created a masterwork which follows a feisty 92-year-old womans reflections on her family, now departed or estranged, and how it has shaped her life - a life filled with a mixture of shame, pleasure, regret, and satisfaction. The three women are 92, 52 and 26 years old. At one point they are three different women, but eventually they seem to merge into the same women at three different stages of her long and tumultuous life. THREE TALL WOMEN is directed by Tom Kondilas, and features Lucy Bredeson-Smith, Teresa McDonough and Sarah Kunchik. THREE TALL WOMEN runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through June 11 at the Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 seniors (65+), $10 students. Reservations at http://convergence-continuum.org and 216-687-0074. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This production is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, and by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.

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Summer photography specials
by Ryan Barkan via NEohioPAL 24 May '16

24 May '16

Looking for photography work? Well John Ryan Photography is running a summer special! A selection of different photo shoots are available at discounted pricing. Make use of the nice weather coming up and a great price! Here they are: Head Shots $75.00 Kids/children's pictures $125.00 Couples/family portraits $150.00 Sincerely, Ryan Barkan Owner/operator John Ryan Photography JohnRyanPhotography.co Facebook.com/JRyanPhotos

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