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AUDITIONS for "Calendar Girls" (April 5/6) & "The Addams Family" (May 15/16)
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre - Auditions For more details, visit www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> or call 440-247-8955 (Mon-Sat, 1-6 PM) * Unless specified otherwise, all CVLT auditions are open to all and no roles are pre-cast. * No appointments are required. * Come prepared to read from the script. * Headshots and acting resumes are welcome, but not required. * CVLT does not offer union contracts and performers are volunteers. * Upcoming auditions also in our Events listing on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre/events> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AUDITIONS for "Calendar Girls" *Auditions TUESDAY APRIL 5 & WEDNESDAY APRIL 6 at 7:30p * Written by TIM FIRTH ** ** Show Dates: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, June 3 - June 25, 2016 Directed by Barbara L. Rhoades Adapted by Tim Firth from the 2003 film he wrote with Juliette Towhidi, this endearing comedy is based on the true story of a group of women who produced a nude calendar to raise money for cancer research. Character breakdown (ages somewhat flexible): * Chris, late 40s-60s - Smart, funny, and lively, with a sparkle in her eye. Not afraid to cause a little mischief. * Annie, late 40s-60s - Warm. Entirely likeable and fun-loving. Gets pulled away from her sensible side by Chris, her best friend. * Cora, 50s-60s - Educated, cynical. Dead-pan humor. She’s a single mother of an adult daughter. Needs to be able to sing and (ideally) play the piano. * Marie, 50s-60s - She thinks she’s the leader of the pack. Takes everything very seriously. Efficient and uptight. * Jessie, 60+. Strong personality. Old hippy. Funny. Married. A retired teacher who corrects people’s grammar. * Celia, 45-55 - Posh. Well-built and attractive and knows it. Loves tapping into her wild side. * Ruth, 45-55 - Mousy. The others make fun of her because she’s such a pleaser, but they like her. * John, 50-70 - Annie’s husband. lovable, Funny, smart. A good man. * Rod, 50-70 - Chris’s husband. He gets a big kick out of her. He drinks, he says, but not enough to cause problems. Good pals with John. * Lady Cravenshire, 60+ - Majestic. Think Maggie Smith. * Brenda Hulse, 50+ - A woman committed to tedious subjects. * Elaine, 20s-30s - A beautician with a healthy glow. * Lawrence, 20s-30s - The photographer. Matter-of-fact, a little shy. * Liam, 20s-30s - Jaded from too much show business. The women make him weary. Auditionees will read select scenes from the script. A script is available for review on the theatre premises in advance of auditions. The show is rated PG-13. Please bring your list of conflicts with rehearsal and performance period. Headshots and resumes are welcome but not required. No appointments needed. * The ages are relative and may be adjusted so please don’t be offended if you are asked to read for an “older” role. A little bit of makeup and a wig can work wonders. * We will be using British accents. * If you are cast as one of the Calendar Girls, you will be showing a little skin on stage. In the tradition of vaudevillian fan dancers, the art of the play's nudity lies in what we don't actually see. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Auditions for "THE ADDAMS FAMILY" *Auditions at 7 PM on Sunday May 15 and Monday May 16, 2016* Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE Music & Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS SHOW DATES: July 22 - August 20, 2016 Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM | Sundays July 31, August 7, August 14 at 2 PM DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: PAMELA LaFORCE MUSICAL DIRECTOR: ANDY NOVAK It’s BROADWAY. FAMILY STYLE! Charles Addam's familiar gang of macabre and hilarious characters come to life in this devilishly entertaining Tony-nominated musical comedy. Bring your family to meet The Addams Family this summer! ALL ROLES AVAILABLE! GOMEZ ADDAMS: A man of Spanish descent who takes great pride in his family and revels in all it means to be an “Addams.” Smart, comedic actor with tenor vocals. Tango dance required. Stage Age: 40 – 50 years. MORTICIA ADDAMS: A woman who is in shape, attractive, leggy, the strength of the family. She holds the balance of power in the family and often seems like the only emotionally mature member of the clan. An easy comedic actress with a sexy, dry wit. A strong mover with mezzo vocals. Tango dance required. Stage age: 35 – 45 years. UNCLE FESTER: The androgynous family member who serves as the musicals narrator. He is larger than life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A vaudeville style comedian with tenor vocals. Stage Age: 30 – 50 years. WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: Wednesday is an attractive girl who has the same dry wit and sensibility of her mother. Finds love with a “normal” boy (Lucas) and wants to introduce his family to hers. Experiences the youthful drama that comes with first love. Lucas can actually put a smile on her face. Should be able to dance. Strong mixed belt . Stage Age: 20 - 25 years. GRANDMA: She is a feisty 102 year old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with Grandma. Comedic actress with strong character vocals. Stage Age: 45 – 102 years. PUGSLEY ADDAMS: Young actor. A charming, funny, husky boy who loves being tortured by his sister. Strong, high vocals. Stage Age: 12 – 16 years. LURCH: A very tall male character, the Addams butler who knows all. He speaks in moans and groans without becoming a cartoon version of himself. His movement is always very slow Character actor with a low bass vocals. Stage Age: 25 – 55 years. MAL BEINEKE: Stuffy father of Lucas and exasperated husband to his rhyming wife, Alice. Always looking out for his family. Male actor with high baritone/ tenor vocals. Stage Age: 40 – 50 years. ALICE BEINEKE: Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires. Quirky female who often speaks in rhyme. Comedic actress with soprano/belt Stage Age: 30 – 45 years. LUCAS BEINEKE: Attractive young man. Fell in love at first sight with Wednesday Addams and plans to marry her. Experiences the youthful pain and drama of young love and struggles with the differences between his family and the Addams family. Contemporary pop tenor vocals. Stage age: 20 – 25 THE ANCESTORS: Male and female ensemble strong singer/dancers who have a fun, energetic and quirky sensibility. Cameo roles available. There will be a lot of dancing "All parts are to LOOK the relevant age, not necessarily BE the relevant age". CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Ohio Community Theatre Association. CVLT.org - 440.247.8955

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Need Actors For independent Short-Film
by Orlando Villanueva via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

NEED of volunteer actors for an independent short-film, " ONE LAST GOODBYE". I am currently in need of: 2 adult male actors between the ages of 25 and up 1 adult female actor between the ages of 25 and up 1 Young male actor between the ages 16-24 AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ONLINE!! Production will begin from June 6-7th Rehearsal 3 days Prior to shoot. For more information: Email: orlandovillanuevaroa(a)gmail.com

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Auditions at ABOB
by Clay Nielsen via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

Auditions for the musical “James and the Giant Peach - TYA” this weekend Auditions for the youth musical "James and the Giant Peach - TYA" will be held this weekend at Arlene's Broadway on Buffalo, 236 Buffalo Street, Conneaut, OH. No appointment is necessary; all of our auditions are on a first-come/first-served basis. Auditions are open to all school-age kids/teens going into first grade through graduated seniors. Auditions will be Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. and Sunday from 5-7:30 p.m. Callbacks (if needed) will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. Auditioners are encouraged to prepare and be ready to sing a song. Please bring sheet music, if possible. The audition may also involve reading from the script. Performance dates are July 29-31 and 5-7. A delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure, the creative possibilities with James and the Giant Peach are endless. Actors will love playing the outlandish characters and performing brand new material from one of Broadway's hottest duos. Director is Kirsten Emerson. See https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayonBuffalo/?pnref=story or www.broadwayonbuffalo.com for information. Auditions for “Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille” at ABOB this weekend Did you ever wonder what the end of the world would be like? Well, here's your chance! Arlene's Broadway on Buffalo will hold auditions for the dark comedy "Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille" May 15-16 at the theater, 236 Buffalo Street, Conneaut. Auditions will be from 5-7 p.m. May 15 and 7-9 p.m. May 16. Performance dates are June 24-26 and July 1-2. From a review: "Graham’s intelligent and humorous (yes, humorous) script keeps everything low-key. The reason for Armageddon is mostly left ambiguous, other than it appears to be manmade. That’s not the focus of the play. Instead, we zero in on a well defined group of strangely upbeat small town folk as they unceremoniously come to grips with their impending doom. (Think “On the Beach” rather than “Dr. Strangelove”.) Cast is 5 men and 2 women of various ages. See https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayonBuffalo/?pnref=story or www.broadwayonbuffalo.com for information.

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Near West Theatre's Opening Weekend of SHOW BOAT was a HUGE SUCCESS - Two Weekends Left!
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

"The Near West Theatre production of 'Show Boat' is spectacular in all aspects. This coupled with a collection of marvelous singing voices and a first rate orchestra makes for an evening of solid entertainment." - Mark Horning Read the full article HERE<http://www.axs.com/near-west-theatre-s-production-of-show-boat-is-pure-comm…> Near West Theatre presents: SHOW BOAT May 6-22, 2016 Music by Jerome Kern Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the novel Show Boat by Edna Ferber OUR INTERGENERATIONAL SPRING BLOCKBUSTER! LARGE, RACIALLY DIVERSE CAST, LAVISH SETS AND COSTUMES, AND A STEAM BOAT ON STAGE!!! Remaining Performances: May 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 & 22 (Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.) Tickets can be purchased at www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org>, or by calling our Box Office at 216-961-6391 from 11am-4pm M-F. Accessibility notes: Near West Theatre's new home is fully accessible! Dedicated spaces will be available to view the performance from a wheelchair. "You and me, we sweat an' strain, body all achin' and racked wid pain. Tote dat barge! An lif' dat bale! Git a little drunk an' you land in jail." - from "Ol' Man River" "Wasn't marriage, like life, unstimulating and unprofitable and somewhat empty when too well ordered and protected and guarded? Wasn't it finer, more splendid, more nourishing, when it was, like life itself, a mixture of the sordid and the magnificent; of mud and stars; of earth and flowers; of love and hate and laughter and tears and ugliness and beauty and hurt?" - Edna Ferber, "Show Boat" Based on Edna Ferber's bestselling novel of the same name, this groundbreaking musical follows the lives of the performers, stagehands, and dock workers on the Cotton Blossom, a Mississippi River show boat, over forty years, from 1887 to 1927. With showgirls, gamblers, flappers, nuns and more, Show Boat is an old-fashioned, sweeping epic musical which explores themes of prejudice, tragedy, and enduring love across racial lines. Show Boat features such classic songs as "Ol' Man River" & "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man." While Show Boat is infrequently produced compared to many mainstream musicals, Near West Theatre chose Show Boat not only for its excellence and historical significance, but to respond to and raise awareness of the current climate around race relations in America, the growing trend of racist statements by front runners in the presidential race, and violence increasing around who belongs in this country and who does not. "Show Boat was the first show on the American Musical stage to show black and white people living and working together and not treat them in a 'colorblind' way, says Director Bob Navis Jr. "Its themes include turn of the century race relations, discrimination, gambling, changing fortunes, miscegenation (mixed marriage, which was illegal at the time) and much more." YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: CPT Seeking experienced teaching artists for new position: EDUCATION ASSOCIATE
by Cathleen OMalley via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES A NEW STAFF POSITION: EDUCATION ASSOCIATE<http://www.cptonline.org/news/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-announ…> Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) produces groundbreaking performances and life-changing educational programs to raise consciousness and nurture compassion. CPT seeks an Education Associate willing to join its hard-working team with the ambitious goals of growing the organization and changing the community. CPT is committed to reviewing a diverse pool of applicants for this position. Description of Position The Education Associate works closely with and reports directly to Education Manager/Brick City Theatre Program Director. This position is a year-round, salaried, staff position. Salary range: 26,000-30,000/annually, with benefits. The position requires a highly motivated and organized individual who will take on administrative, creative and teaching responsibilities in support of the continued expansion of Brick City Theatre and CPT's Family Collective, the family component of Brick City Theatre and CPT's other core education programs. The successful candidate will bring their talent and discipline to the Brick City Theatre and the Family Collective, proposing and implementing programming that supports the greater goals and vision of the program. The successful candidate will be collaborative, eager to learn, obsessed with working in the theatre, and have experience in administration, education and performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in program management, curriculum planning, and teaching theatre to children and adults with little or no previous exposure to the arts. Candidate must possess excellent logistic skills, and have the desire and creativity to create warm, exciting, empowering community experiences for our program's participants and families. CPT cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. CPT has a demanding working environment with long, intense hours, but we have fun and love what we do. We value hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. For applicants considering relocation to Cleveland: our city is an excellent community to live in, with top-notch arts and culture, a vibrant theatre scene, beautiful public parks, a great lake, and VERY affordable housing. Responsibilities The Education Associate will be responsible for assisting, inventing and facilitating Brick City Theatre and Family Collective programming. This includes - but is not limited to - family workshops; guardian-teacher conferences; teaching and creating curriculum for Brick City classes; facilitating and teaching adult-only workshops for CMHA residents; organizing and managing family field trips; conducting program evaluations; and providing teaching and administrative support to CPT's other core education programs. The Education Associate will also be expected to maintain their own artistic work at Cleveland Public Theatre, while also contributing their skills, energy and talents to the larger organization. This includes - but is not limited to - production assistance on community events: Station Hope, Road to Hope, Test Flight Fall Fest, Pandemonium; audience engagement planning; technical support on mainstage productions; performance and artistic opportunities on mainstage productions. Competitive applicants will have a strong desire to be fully engaged in the Cleveland Public Theatre environment. CPT's core Education programs: Brick City Theatre<http://www.cptonline.org/education/brick-city-theatre/> A partnership with Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority that offers afterschool and summer theatre arts activities for children 5-14 who live in public housing. Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP)<http://www.cptonline.org/education/student-theatre-enrichment-program/> Arts education and job training for urban teens, who create and perform an original play that is toured to public parks across Cleveland. Y-Haven Theatre Project<http://www.cptonline.org/education/y-haven-theatre-project/> A theatre program for residents of Y-Haven, a transitional facility for homeless men in recovery. The men learn performance and technical theatre skills and create an original play based on their life experiences. Deadline to Apply is May 15th. Review of candidates begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply for the position, send email to careers(a)cptonline.org<mailto:careers@cptonline.org> Please put your last name as the subject header followed by Education Associate. The email should include two attachments: a resume and a cover letter describing your history, passion, why you are interested in this position, and what you have to offer (up to two pages). Cathleen O'Malley Director of Audience Engagement and Media Relations Ph: 216.631.2727 ext. 212 | comalley(a)cptonline.org<mailto:comalley@cptonline.org> See what's playing tonight, go to www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: CPT seeking applicants for EDUCATION DIRECTOR position
by Cathleen OMalley via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

EXTENDED DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 15th! CPT SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR NEW EDUCATION DIRECTOR POSITION<http://www.cptonline.org/news/uncategorized/cpt-seeks-applicants-for-new-ed…> Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) produces groundbreaking performances and life-changing educational programs inside of our mission to raise consciousness and nurture compassion. CPT seeks an Education Director interested in joining its hard-working team with the ambitious goals of growing the organization and changing the community. JOB DESCRIPTION Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) produces groundbreaking performances and life-changing educational programs inside of our mission to raise consciousness and nurture compassion. CPT seeks an Education Director interested in joining its hard-working team with the ambitious goals of growing the organization and changing the community. The position requires a highly motivated servant-leader to: oversee two long-standing core education programs: STEP, a job-training summer theatre creation program for low-income youth and Y-Haven Theatre, which creates new plays with homeless men in treatment for drug and alcohol abuse; support the director of Brick City Theatre Brick City Theatre, an after-school/summer-school program with youth and families residing in public housing. The ED oversees and is typically involved in other education programs that might be shorter-term or new, and works to develop new programs and explore new avenues for growth. Currently CPT has four full time year-round employees in the education department and plans to add two new full time positions to accommodate growth and new programs. A strong background in theatre is a must. CPT education programs use ensemble devising techniques in all of its long-term programs. Experience in ensemble and/or devised theatre is important for the Education Director as is a passion for theatre that is fits CPT's bold aesthetic (non-mainstream). CPT programs primarily engage with underserved, underprivileged youth and adults, and the Education Director needs to be well suited for engaging in such communities. Experience in producing theatre is beneficial but not necessary. Ideal candidates will have experience in program management, curriculum planning, and teaching or administration. Past Education Directors have served as core artists at CPT creating original work, directing plays, and performing and we are especially interested in candidates who are working artists of high caliber. All positions at CPT work across departmental lines and the ED becomes involved in nearly all aspects of the theatre. The Education Department is very involved in all organization-wide activities such as Station Hope, a neighborhood festival focusing on the triumphs of the Underground Railroad and challenges of current issues of inequity and social justice. As part of the senior leadership team the ED helps shape the future of the theatre. The successful candidate will be collaborative, eager to learn and lead, and have strong experience in administration, education, and performance. Ideal candidates will have five years of experience in program management, curriculum planning, and teaching or administration. Candidate must possess excellent logistics skills, and have the creativity to create warm, exciting, empowering community experiences for our programs' participants and families. Because of our track record of success we are particularly interested in candidates who are eager to support current programs and ultimately move into evolving new programs. CPT is open to artist-administrators and when appropriate supports the professional artistic work of its education staff. CPT cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. CPT has a demanding working environment with long, intense hours, but we have fun and love what we do. We value hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. For applicants considering relocation to Cleveland: our city is an excellent community to live in, with top-notch arts and culture, a vibrant theatre scene, beautiful public parks, a great lake, and VERY affordable housing. CPT's core Education programs: Brick City Theatre<http://www.cptonline.org/education/brick-city-theatre/> A partnership with Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority that offers afterschool and summer theatre arts activities for children 5-14 who live in public housing. Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP)<http://www.cptonline.org/education/student-theatre-enrichment-program/> Arts education and job training for urban teens, who create and perform an original play that is toured to public parks across Cleveland. Y-Haven Theatre Project<http://www.cptonline.org/education/y-haven-theatre-project/> A theatre program for residents of Y-Haven, a transitional facility for homeless men in recovery. The men learn performance and technical theatre skills and create an original play based on their life experiences. Deadline to Apply is May 15th. Review of candidates begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply for the position, send email to careers(a)cptonline.org<mailto:careers@cptonline.org> Please put your last name as the subject header followed by Education Director. The email should include two attachments: a resume and a cover letter describing your history, passion, why you are interested in this position, and what you have to offer (up to two pages). Cathleen O'Malley Director of Audience Engagement and Media Relations Ph: 216.631.2727 ext. 212 | comalley(a)cptonline.org<mailto:comalley@cptonline.org> See what's playing tonight, go to www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>

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Extras needed for 5/11 &/or 5/12 - (paid)
by Jamie Van Doren via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

Hello, we're putting out a call for extras for an epilepsy PSA project. We are looking for actors/actresses age 18 - 26 only for Wednesday, May 11 from 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm and Thursday, May 12 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. We have the need for 3 - 5 extras for Wednesday and 7 - 8 for Thursday. You may be selected for one or both days. The actors will receive a small stipend. If you're interested, please email with your name, availability on those dates (one date or both dates are potentially fine), a recent head shot/photo and/or physical description and any information you feel may be relevant or should be considered. The roles are primarily atmospheric extras in a park. You'll may be directed to kick a soccer ball, throw a frisbee, walk, run, play a guitar, or sit and read. Thanks! - James James Van Doren Case Western Reserve University 216-368-5723 james.vandoren(a)case.edu

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Raga Concert At Lifesource Yoga
by via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

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AUDITION: Actors for Talespinner's workshop/staged readings event PLAYGROUND
by TCT Intern via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

Talespinner Children's Theatre's inaugural PLAYground, workshops/staged readings of new plays by professional playwrights for youth audiences, will begin casting actors ages 15 and up for four new plays written by Cleveland-area playwrights. Auditions are Sunday, May 15th from 3:30pm - 9:30 pm. Auditions will be cold-readings. *Zodiacstory *by Kate Atherton and Devon Turchan and *King Kosteiei* by Krysia Orlowski begin rehearsals Saturday, June 2nd and perform on the 9th and 10th. *Voice of the Violin* by Stuart Hoffman and *The Princess and the Nightengale* by Marian Fairman begin rehearsals June 9th and perform on the 16th and 17th. Marketing and Box Office Talespinner Children's Theatre *Now on the TCT main stage:* *GOLDEN - A Grimm's Faerie Tale* April 2nd - 24th *Next on the TCT main stage:* *The Crocodile, The Cobra, and the Girl Down the Well* June 4th - 26th, 2016 *Registration now open for TCT's Summer Mask and Puppet Camps, running **June 20th - June 24th* For tickets and more information, visit us on the web at talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org or call 216.264.9680

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2016 Youth Theatrical Classes AT WRPlayhouse
by Marie Dusini via NEohioPAL 10 May '16

10 May '16

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