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MONOLOGUE COACHING - UPCOMING AUDITIONS - MARC MORITZ, MFA ACTOR/DIRECTOR
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

*TONS OF UPCOMING AUDITIONS!* *ARE YOU PREPARED? * I can prepare you to successfully Audition! This the ideal time to find those perfect *Contemporary & Classical Monologues!* With *CPH General Auditions* upcoming (see details at end of posting) as well Summer Theatre Auditions under way and the recent call for *Actor/Teachers at GLTF* *(See separate info at end of post)* , here's an opportunity to really prepare. *Every actor should have at least 6 polished and age-appropriate monologues under their belt. Do you?* I have worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, GLTF, The Cleveland Playhouse , Dobama, Beck Center, as well as most of the local and regional theaters, and have a strong sense of what they are looking for . * I Can't get you the job...but I can prepare you to do your most solid work!* Having aided in the preparation of successful auditions for both professional venues and for college admittance to such schools as Julliard, DePaul, SUNY Purchase, NYU Tisch and Syracuse University, you will leave these sessions confident, balanced and well prepared. *WHAT OTHERS SAY:* *"The best private acting coach in Northeast Ohio! Personalized and creative coaching techniques. Highly knowledgeable and respected in the industry." --Darnell Jones AEA, SAG-AFTRA member* *"Marc has a gift for bringing the funny out and he is not afraid to go there. Marc encouraged me to experiment, be fearless and go there with him and it has paid off for me." - Bridget Chebo - Actress* *"Marc's talent, intelligence and guidance have been invaluable in my development as an actor. We work hard and have fun and I have complete trust in him." - Laura Starnik-Actress* *"Every student who works with Marc Moritz remarks to me about his insights, his complete knowledge of subject matter, his clarity and kindness. The ability to find a way to make each student grow is his gift." -Mitchell Fields - * * Reasonable Rates! * *Available East & West Side Location* * CONTACT: MARC MORITZ via Email : marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *Marc's BIO:* Marc Moritz (AEA) most recently appeared in YENTL at The Cleveland Playhouse and was a GLTF Company Member - appearing in INTO THE WOODS as well as THE CRUCIBLE , YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU & ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the original Broadway production of the Sondheim/Prince musical Merrily We Roll Along . Theaters worked include: The Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Idaho Theatre Festival, Long Wharf, Goodman, New Harmony, Carousel Dinner Theatre , Riverside Shakespeare Festival , Cain Park, Dobama and many more.Marc appeared as Tateh in the acclaimed JCC production of Ragtime. Also: Ten Minutes From Cleveland ,Cat In The Hat - Seussical ,Argan - Imaginary Invalid , Gremio - Taming Of The Shrew , Uncle John -Grapes Of Wrath , Alan -Baby , Touchstone - AsYou Like It , Ed - You Can't Take It with You -among others. Marc was the Founder/Director of the Cleveland based Giant Portions Improv Troupe. His improv training includes stints at ImprovOlympic and extensive workshops withPaul Sills, Del Close and Charna Halpern. Marc was a Visiting Guest Artist at Cornell Universitywhere he coached students and performed in productions as a professional mentor. Marc has taught Acting and Improv at The Cleveland Improv Institute, housed in the landmark Cleveland Hermit Club, and was on staff at Chicago's Second City Training Center. He currently is Professor at JCU where he teaches Speech and Communication as well as On-Camera Broadcasting. and received his MFA in Acting at Kent State University. *Cleveland Playhouse 2016 General Audition Info:* CPH is holding Equity Principle Auditions (EPAs) for the coming 2016-17 season. These auditions are for local Equity actors only, and by appointment only. (*Please note that AEA defines 'local' as actors with housing available within a 50-mile radius of the theatre.*) Season auditions for *non-union* actors will be announced at a later date, and will be conducted jointly with Dobama Theatre. Auditions for non-union children in *A Christmas Story* will be held in August 2016. WHEN: Thursday, April 7th & Friday, April 8th 12:00pm-7:00pm WHERE: Middough Building, Outcalt Rehearsal Hall (Room #545) 1901 E. 13th St., 5th floor PREPARATION: Please prepare two contrasting monologues of no more than 90 seconds each. If you wish, you may also sing 16 bars of a song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided. *If you plan to sing at your audition, please mention so in your appointment request e-mail.* APPOINTMENTS: APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY E-MAIL to *casting(a)clevelandplayhouse.com <casting(a)clevelandplayhouse.com>* Please include your *name, union status, phone number, an attachment of your headshot and resume, and your preferred day and/or time*. You will receive a response within one business day. We will endeavor to schedule you as near as possible to your requested time, pending availability. For full details on season shows and available roles please visit http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting ---------------------------------------------------- *Great Lakes Theater Announces Auditions for Actor/Teachers* Great Lakes Theater (GLT) announces auditions for non-Equity actor/teachers for its School Residency Program for the 2016-2017 school year. Actors of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition. These are full-time, seasonal, paid positions, offered from August/September, 2016 through May, 2017. Requirements include an undergraduate degree in any discipline, as well as previous stage experience or actor training. Teaching experience or prior work with elementary, junior high or high school age students is a plus, but not required. Applicants must have a valid driver license, a reliable automobile and complete a background check. Applicants are requested to prepare one Shakespearean monologue and one contrasting contemporary monologue for the audition. Both monologues should total no more than three minutes combined. All auditions are by appointment only. Applicants must schedule an audition online. To schedule an audition appointment, visit the Great Lakes Theater website at http://www.greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions. To mail resume/headshot or request more information, contact Lisa Ortenzi at Great Lakes Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave. Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44115 or via email at lortenzi(a)greatlakestheater.org The deadline for audition appointments is Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Auditions will take place on Monday May 9, 2016. Callbacks will take place on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and are by invitation only. Great Lakes Theater is an equal opportunity employer.

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Cleveland Play House 2016-17 Equity Principle Auditions set for April 7-8
by Casting via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

CPH is holding Equity Principle Auditions (EPAs) for the coming 2016-17 season. These auditions are for local Equity actors only, and by appointment only. (Please note that AEA defines 'local' as actors with housing available within a 50-mile radius of the theatre.) Season auditions for non-union actors will be announced at a later date, and will be conducted jointly with Dobama Theatre. Auditions for non-union children in A Christmas Story will be held in August 2016. WHEN: Thursday, April 7th & Friday, April 8th 12:00pm-7:00pm WHERE: Middough Building, Outcalt Rehearsal Hall (Room #545) 1901 E. 13th St., 5th floor PREPARATION: Please prepare two contrasting monologues of no more than 90 seconds each. If you wish, you may also sing 16 bars of a song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided. If you plan to sing at your audition, please mention so in your appointment request e-mail. APPOINTMENTS: APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY E-MAIL to casting(a)clevelandplayhouse.com Please include your name, union status, phone number, an attachment of your headshot and resume, and your preferred day and/or time. You will receive a response within one business day. We will endeavor to schedule you as near as possible to your requested time, pending availability. For full details on season shows and available roles please visit http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting

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Third floor suite available in Cleveland Heights between Lee & Coventry
by Evie Morris via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Finished 3rd floor, air-conditioner, Ikea memory-foam queen-size bed, sitting area, basic cable TV, desk, kitchen table, private full bathroom, microwave, dorm frig, Washer and dryer in basement/ kitchen privileges, wi-fi throughout home.Lovely, quiet street, great neighbors. Walking distance to Cain Park, Coventry Library, Zagara's Market, Lee & Coventry Rds. 10 minute drive to University Hospital, Case Western Reserve, University Circle. The bedroom overlooks our lovely side-lot and raised bed gardens, of which, tenant can have one for growing season. Outdoor furniture, tables, umbrellas, plenty of room for lawn games, R & R. Looking for responsible, mature tenant with TWO current references. Ideal for residents & students or anyone looking for a warm home environment. $750 month + reasonable security deposit. Available April 1st.

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Workshop Players "The Game's Afoot or Holmes For the Holidays" By Ken Ludwig
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Workshop Players Theater presents The Game’s Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays), a comedy by Ken Ludwig, directed by Kristina Rivera. Broadway star William Gillette (Jonathan McCleery), admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this thrilling and quirky whodunit! The cast also includes Marcia Deist, Dale Hruska, Shelbey Linder, Julie Marchand, Erin Mount, Heidi Sarvis-Sapp and John Telepak. Performances are March 31; April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees on April 10, 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13, with groups of ten or more $11 each. Call the box office at 440-988-5613 or log onto the website at www.workshopplayers.com Doors open 45 minutes before show time. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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AUDITION NOTICE - South Pacific - TrueNorth Cultural Arts
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

TrueNorth Cultural Arts Announces Upcoming Auditions: *South Pacific *Music by Rodgers, Richard | Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan | Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Tales of the South Pacific | By James Michener *Director*: Nan Mahony *Music Director*: Ben Malkevitch *Choreographer*: Katy Russell *OPEN AUDITION DATES*: Thur. March 31st 6:30-9:00pm *PREPARATION:* Please bring two contrasting songs with score (accompanist provided) Please be dressed for movement *All Roles Available * *REHEARSAL INFORMATION :* Beginning Tues. May 31st Sunday, 6:00pm – 10:00pm Monday -Thursday, 7:00 – 10:00pm **NO Rehearsal 7/3 & 7/4* *Tech Week:* Tech Sunday, 7/10 - double run-through w/ dinner served between runs 7/11 - 7/14, Tech week run-throughs with 7/14 preview *PERFORMANCE DATES: * July 15th - 31st Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3:00pm *THEATRE LOCATION:* TrueNorth Cultural Arts 4530 Colorado Ave. (Hwy 611) Sheffield Village, OH 44054 website: www.TNCArts.org <http://www.tncarts.org/> phone: (440) 949-5200 x221

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Great Lakes Theater Announces Auditions for Actor-Teachers
by via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 21, 2016 Great Lakes Theater Announces Auditions for Actor/Teachers Great Lakes Theater (GLT) announces auditions for non-Equity actor/teachers for its School Residency Program for the 2016-2017 school year. Actors of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition. These are full-time, seasonal, paid positions, offered from August/September, 2016 through May, 2017. Requirements include an undergraduate degree in any discipline, as well as previous stage experience or actor training. Teaching experience or prior work with elementary, junior high or high school age students is a plus, but not required. Applicants must have a valid driver license, a reliable automobile and complete a background check. Applicants are requested to prepare one Shakespearean monologue and one contrasting contemporary monologue for the audition. Both monologues should total no more than three minutes combined. All auditions are by appointment only. Applicants must schedule an audition online. To schedule an audition appointment, visit the Great Lakes Theater website at http://www.greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions. To mail resume/headshot or request more information, contact Lisa Ortenzi at Great Lakes Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave. Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44115 or via email at lortenzi(a)greatlakestheater.org The deadline for audition appointments is Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Auditions will take place on Monday May 9, 2016. Callbacks will take place on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and are by invitation only. Great Lakes Theater is an equal opportunity employer. # # # MEDIA CONTACT: David Hansen, Education Outreach Associate (216) 453-4444 / dhansen(a)greatlakestheater.org

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Over 10, 000 views in 24 hours! CVLT's SPAMALOT video goes viral...
by Chagrin Valley Little Theatre via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's hilarious promotional video <https://www.facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre/videos/10153938968184484> for the upcoming production of *SPAMALOT* is taking Facebook by storm with *over 10,000 views in 24 hours!* See the video everyone is laughing about at Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre <https://www.facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre/videos/10153938968184484> or YouTube.com/ChagrinTheatre <https://youtu.be/eUH6RiC6HMw> /Monty Python's SPAMALOT/ *by ERIC IDLE and JOHN DU PREZ* **Weekends in APRIL 2016 Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM ** *40 River Street, Chagrin Falls <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Chagrin+Valley+Little+Theatre>* *TICKETS: *$18, $4 discount for seniors/students *Details & Tickets: http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/spamalot.php <http://www.cvlt.org/86thSeason/spamalot.php?utm_source=NEOPAL&utm_medium=em…> or call 440-247-8955* 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 Association of Community Theatre. CVLT.org - 440.247.8955

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Great Lakes Theater Launches CAMP THEATER!
by via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2016 Great Lakes Theater Launches CAMP THEATER! A Summer Theater Camp for Students Ages 4-18. CLEVELAND, OH - Great Lakes Theater will present CAMP THEATER! a summer drama camp held at Berea-Midpark High School for students ages 4-18. Students can sign up for one or both weeks of camp, which will run June 6-10, and June 13-17, 2016. Immersing students in interactive and educational theater-based activities, CAMP THEATER! is a unique opportunity for students to work with and learn from Great Lakes Theaters professional teaching artists in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Daily classes will be held at Berea-Midpark High School in one-week sessions from Monday through Friday. Students may enroll in one or both weeklong sessions as different material will be covered each week. The program is designed for students of all levels of experience and ability. There is no audition required. Classes will be divided by students respective ages. The drama camp features classes in acting, Shakespeare, movement, improvisation, stage combat, mask making and much more! For complete information including downloadable registration forms, visit https://www.greatlakestheater.org/event/summercamps and click on the links or contact Great Lakes Theaters director of educational services, Kelly Schaffer Florian, at (216) 453-4443 or via email at kflorian(a)greatlakestheater.org. # # # MEDIA CONTACT: Kelly Schaffer Florian Director of Educational Services (216) 453-4443 kflorian(a)greatlakestheater.org

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DO YOU HAVE A BOOK IN YOU?
by Deborah McDaniel via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Everyone at one time oranother has felt that they should write a book! However, when you gave it alittle more thought, you just didn’t think you could do it! Don’t believe that lie!YOU CAN DO IT! I CAN HELP! As a published author, licensedEnglish teacher and former newspaper reporter with a college degree in English,I am more than qualified to help you bring the book in you—to life! There IS a book in you, and I can help yougive birth to it in approximately 12 weeks with my Manuscript Coaching Service! For Fiction:1. Diagnostic Assessment Consultation (1 week)2. Plot Development Outline (1 week)3. Character Development Sketching (2 weeks)4. Scene/Chapter Development Outline (3 weeks)5. Drafting (3 weeks)6. Revising & Editing (3 weeks)7. Publishing(1 week) For Nonfiction:1. Diagnostic Assessment Consultation (1 week)2. Chapter Outlining (3 weeks)3. Research (1 week)4. Drafting (3 weeks)5. Revising (3 weeks)6. Editing (2 weeks)7. Publishing(1 week) To get started with yourbook or novel today, call 216.544.9798, visit my website at www.deborahmcdaniel.com or send anemail to deborahmcdaniel63(a)gmail.comto schedule your first appointment for my Manuscript Coaching Service! DON’T ABORT YOUR DESTINY!!! You have a book in you! Letme help you give birth to it!

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Intro to Film and TV Acting
by via NEohioPAL 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Introduction to Film and TV Acting presented by Cosmo Models Ohio in cooperation with Willoughby Parks and Recreation Four sessions April 6 – 27 / 7 to 8:30 pm Location: Willoughby Senior Center 38032 Brown Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094 Have you ever wanted to be in movies or on TV? This class is designed to give you the basic skills and information that will help you begin your career, whether you want to act for fun or profit. Topics to be covered include building a resume, headshots and demo reels, background acting (extras), theatrical vs. film acting, acting for the camera, improvisation, auditioning, script analysis and much more. Instructor: Edd Schultz, Actor and Author Youth 12+ and Adults / $50 Registration is open to the public. Call: Willoughby Parks & Recreation at 440-953-4200

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