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The Hudson Players open 1776 next weekend!
by Dana Herro via NEohioPAL 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

For tickets, please visit www.HudsonPlayers.com or call 330-655-8522 As you watch the upcoming Hudson Players’ performance of the Tony-award winning, Broadway musical, 1776, you’ll wonder how the Declaration of Independence ever got done! Filled with sarcasm, name-calling, and physical altercations between politicians like John Adams, Ben Franklin and many others, the only likely difference between the congress of 1776 and the current one is the frequent outburst of songs. The cast, which just recently began its practices at Barlow Community Theatre in Hudson, consists of nearly all men (25) and two women, with nearly all being from the Hudson, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Twinsburg, Akron, and Barberton areas. For some, it’s their first show with the Hudson Players, and for others, like the co-music director Ron Jones, it’s the 4th show, and the 3rd time he’s assisted Roger Clary with the music (others include the award-winning Secret Garden and Spamalot). For Ron, 1776 has been on his “bucket list since it came out in the early 70’s…When Roger called, I jumped at the chance to be part of the production. Historically, this gives you a real inside to the creation of the Declaration of Independence…It wasn’t all just fun and games.” He comments further that the “music develops the historical significance of the people and social norms of the time.” Conni Caldren-Fleming, as choreographer (and first time with Hudson Players), has always wanted to do 1776, as it is one of her “favorite pieces of the theatre and I really want the audience to not only be entertained, but to understand that these characters were real people, risking literally everything including their lives, doing an impossible thing at an impossible time in history—and they succeeded!” Director Claudia Lillibridge, who previously directed The Secret Garden with Hudson Players, says that the greatest challenge of 1776 is “making sure there is space for everyone” as the cast is so large for many of the scenes. She goes on that “it is truly an honor to be involved in a show where the characters were real humans, with real lives, real problems and real joy.” The fun begins with a tied vote for independence and the rest is, well, history! John Adams, who takes most of the heat (literally and figuratively!) in the show, is played by Mark Durbin of Twinsburg. He is the victim being attacked in the first song, “For God’s Sake John, Sit Down!” which sets the humorous and energetic tone for the production. Joining Mark Durbin (Adams) are Gary Maher as John Hancock, Jessica DeFrange as Abigail Adams, long-time Hudson resident Jim Wolf as Richard Henry Lee, Michael J. Rogan as John Dickerson, Bob Kenderes as Andrew McNair, Adam Klusty of Barberton as Leather Apron, William Johns as the Courior, Thaddeus Bosman as Dr. Lyman Hall, Thomas Emerick as Stephen Hopkinson, and Mark Moore as Colonel Thomas McKean. John D. Haller plays Ceasar Rodney, Dan Williams is George Reed, Doug Lillibridge returns to Hudson Players as Lewis Morris, John Marfy portrays Robert Livingston, and John Alan Webb is cast as Joseph Hewes. Other cast members include Nathan Hill as Josiah Bartlett, Nathan Borukhovsky as Roger Sherman, Michael Guffey playing the red-haired and lonely Thomas Jefferson, Jessica West as Martha Jefferson, Sean Donavan as Samuel Chase, Issac Whitemarsh as the painter, Kirk Worcester (most recently of “Play On” with Hudson Players), Fig Jankowski as the cantankerous Ben Franklin (and formerly of the Addams Family production), Roger Parker as the Reverend John Witherspoon, and Thomas Horsfall as James Wilson. 1776 will be held at Barlow Community Theatre (41 S. Oviatt Rd, Hudson) February 5, 6, 12, 19, 20, 21*, 26, and 27 at 8 pm (*special 2 pm matinee). Tickets can be obtained by calling 330-655-8522, emailing info(a)HudsonPlayers.com, or visiting the website, www.hudsonplayers.com. You can also check out Facebook.com/hudsonplayers or twitter.com/hudsonplayers.

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Auditions TONIGHT & TOMORROW - THE 39 STEPS - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

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Brecksville Little Theatre Still Looking for Actress for "Lend Me A Tenor"
by B W via NEohioPAL 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

BRECKSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE is still looking for Diana (20-30) in LEND ME A TENOR Rehearsals will be Sundays through Thursdays beginning on Monday, February 1. Production dates are March 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26, 2016. Director is OCTA award-winner Brian Westerley If you are interested, please contact the director at montecount(a)hotmail.com.

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Head shots and more!!
by Ryan Barkan via NEohioPAL 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Looking for portraits? Looking for resume head shots? Have an event and want every moment captured? John Ryan Photography is available for all your photography needs! Check out pricing and work at johnryanphotography.co Sincerely, Ryan Barkan Owner/operator John Ryan Photography

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Video Game Music Chorus!
by Liza Grossman via NEohioPAL 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Love Singing?! Love Video Games?! Then you will love singing Video Game Music with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra Chorus! CYOC is auditioning singers between the ages of 13-18 to join the Contemporary Youth Orchestra in concert: POWER UP! Epic Video Game Music! Performed with LIVE gaming on a large screen! Auditions are *Saturday, January 30,* 9a-1p at Cleveland State University (Music and Communications Building), 2001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Please prepare one song (any style or genre) and bring sheet music for our pianist. To schedule an audition, please e-mail daniel(a)cyorchestra.org. Include your name, the name of your school, and your current grade in school. Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday 2/9 - 6-9p Tuesday 2/16 - 6-9p Tuesday 2/23 - 6-9p Tuesday 3/1 - 6-9p Saturday 3/5 - 9a-1p (with CYO) Thursday 3/10 - 6-9p (with CYO) Saturday 3/12 - 9a-1p (with CYO) If you are interested but can’t make it to auditions, have conflicts with rehearsals, would like to be notified about future opportunities with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra Chorus, or have any other questions, please e-mail CYO Chorus director Daniel Singer at daniel(a)cyorchestra.org.

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DROP-IN IMPROV GYM - MARC MORITZ - INSRTUCTOR
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

*IMPROV DROP-IN GYM* *Marc Moritz* - Improv Master Teacher & Second City / ImprovOlympic Alumnus Offering Weekly Drop-In Classes for those with a Fear of Commitment! *SIX WEEKS* *TONS OF SKILLS!* *WHO: Instructor : Marc Moritz* *WHERE: Convenient East/West Location TBD* *DATES: 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19WHEN: Saturdays / 11am-1pm* *16 Years - Adults* *COST : $10.00/Class* - (Take one. Take 'em all!) *SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 20:* *IMPROV TOOLBOX* Addresses Basic Improv Principles. Rules, Terminology, Listening, Truth, and other Basics. Perfect for Beginners or those needing a refresher. *SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27* *GAMES! GAMES! GAMES!* Learn and Play Improv Games/Structures. Every Improviser needs an arsenal of these. *SATURDAY, MARCH 5* *BUILDING CHARACTER* All solid Improv work is grounded in strong Character work. Learn to deepen and heighten those choices. *SATURDAY, MARCH 12* *WHERE AM I? - ENVIRONMENTS & OBJECT WORK* The foundation of honest Improv Scene Work. We will address the importance of creating specific "wheres". *SATURDAY, MARCH 19* *WALKING & TALKING - SCENE WORK STRATEGIES* We dive into the elements of 2-Person Scenes and avoiding the "Talking Heads" Syndrome. *SATURDAY, MARCH 26* *PUTTING IT TOGETHER - SCENE BY SCENE - LONG-FORM * Fully-Integrated, Connected, Scenes. A great culmination in the work. *FOR FURTHER INFO/QUESTIONS....* *CONTACT : MARC MORITZ * * marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com>* *.................................* *BIO :* *MARC MORITZ *originated the role of Talk Show Host in the Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim / Hal Prince Musical,* Merrily We Roll Along.* Directing Credits include: Art , A Raisin in the Sun, Christmas Schooner, (TrueNorth Theatre) , Hellcab, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune ( Blank Canvas Theatre), The Walworth Farce, Gutenberg! The Musical! , Tigers Be Still(Dobama Theatre) , Three Guys Naked From the Waist Down, 39 Steps, Don't Dress For Dinner ( Weathervane Playhouse) , A Broadway Christmas Carol ( Clague Playhouse), 39 Steps (Weathervane Theatre , New Hampshire) ,Frankenstein 1930 (Geauga Lyric Guild) , Pajama Game (Magnificat HS ). Acting Credits include : Tateh (Ragtime), Claudius (Hamlet), Mysterious Man (Into The Woods), Al Lewis (Sunshine Boys), Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors), Mister Mister (The Cradle Will Rock), Grumio (Taming of the Shrew), Ezekiel Cheever (The Crucible), Malvolio(Twelfth Night), Joe Boyd(Damn Yankees), Otto Frank (Diary of Anne Frank), Emperor Joseph (Amadeus), and Touchstone (As You Like It). Theatres : Goodman , Long Wharf, New Harmony, Dobama, Karamu, Porthouse, Idaho Shakespeare, Riverside Shakespeare, Cleveland Playhouse, Great Lakes Theatre Festival. Marc was the Founder / Director of Cleveland's successful Improv Troupe - *GIANT PORTIONS*. He has taught Improv at ImprovOlympic and Second City in Chicago. He is currently a Master Teaching Artist with The Cleveland Playhouse Education Outreach Program, working with Middle and HS Drama Programs. Marc has taught acting at AMDA and CAP 21 in NYC and is currently an Adjunct at JCU.Marc was in the Returning Professional Program at Kent State University where he received his MFA.He is the Cleveland affiliate for MainStreet Musicals ( http://www.mainstreetmusicals.org) , a NY -based organization committed to nurturing new works regionally.

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Swing dance this Saturday, January 30th at the Slovenian Workmen's Home
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm with Get Hep Swing owner and International swing dance champion, Valerie Salstrom and Jim Macmillan. We always review the basic Jitterbug step, talk about the basics of leading and following, and then show a few new moves. Each lesson is unique and you will always pick up new moves and hints each time you attend a pre-dance lesson at a Get Hep Swing event. These lessons are appropriate for brand spankin' new dancers all the way up to advanced dancers. You will not be disappointed! Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) Red Light Roxy 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. We rotate partners during the lesson so you will have the chance to meet and dance with lots and lots of people before the live music even begins! If you are attending the dance with a partner and do not want to rotate, that is fine too. No need to make reservations or buy tickets in advance. The event is $12 per person. $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID. $5 for first timers. The Waterloo Ballroom at the Slovenian Workmen's Home is located in the very artsy and lively Collinwood neighborhood. The address is 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. The Slovenian not only has a beautiful ballroom; they also have a well stocked bar. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of all kinds for sale--including a very special Slovenian beer- Lasko! There will also be some sweet and savory snacks for sale as well. The sign for the Slovenian has been taken down so please look for the sign for Packy Malleys. Our entrance is just to the left of them. There are TWO parking lots to the right of the ballroom and there is also some street parking as well. We also have a security guard who keeps an eye on the hall and both parking lots For more info please email Valerie at info(a)gethepswing.com. Please seewww.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.

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Models needed for after school program
by Carla Carter via NEohioPAL 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Models needed for a photography shoot for 1 hour at an after school program in downtown Cleveland area. All images (around 20) taken by the photography instructor will be given to the model at no charge by email. Looking for men & women of all ages with some modeling experience on Mondays and Wednesdays starting week of February 8th through March from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. Please bring a change of clothing. Please email now to schedule. Must sign photo release statement. Contact Carla at LovejoyPics(a)gmail.com if interested. Thanks,Carla Lovejoy

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Piano Service - Call Today
by David Spondike via NEohioPAL 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Piano Tuning and Repair Service from Canton to Cleveland. Fast, Accurate Service Insured Piano Technicians Guild Associate Member Piano Life Saver System Certified Installer Call 330-801-0089 today. Visit http://www.davidsfinetuning.com or “Like” my FaceBook page at http://facebook.com/davidsfinetuning David Spondike PTG Associate Member David’s Fine Tuning & Piano Service 330-801-0089 davidsfinetuning(a)gmail.com http://www.davidsfinetuning.com https://www.facebook.com/davidsfinetuning

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Auditions X Two!!! {"Heathers" and "Billy Elliot"} @ Beck Center
by Scott Spence via NEohioPAL 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

*Open Call for BOTH of these amazing new musicals will take place at the BECK CENTER in Lakewood, OH on February 20th, 21st and 22nd.* *======================================================* *“HE**ATHE**RS”** runs in Beck’s **Studio Theatre** from May 27th thru July 2nd **{Rehearsals begin Mid April}* *“BILLY ELLIOT”** runs on Beck’s **Main Stage** from July **8th** thru August **14th **{Rehearsals begin May 28th}* *======================================================* *~~~Participation in both productions is possible, but not required~~~* *Call 216-521-2540 x10 for an appointment today! Full info available at: * http://www.beckcenter.org/2016/01/22/auditions-heathers-and-billy-elliot/ *Audition Information* *Where**: **Beck Center for the Arts 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood OH 44107* *When**: Open Call Auditions {By Appt. Only!} will take place Sat., Feb 20th (2PM to 5PM), Sun., Feb. 21st (6PM to 9PM) and Mon., Feb. 22nd (5PM to 8PM) Appointments will be in increments of 5 minutes. Call Beck’s Box Office at 216-521-2540 x10 for your appointment. Please plan on arriving 15 minutes prior to your appointment to fill out paperwork.* *Two Shows?**: Yes, we are auditioning for both of these productions at once. That does NOT mean you need to be available or interested in both to audition! While it is totally possible to do both shows should you be interested, declaring interest for just one of these productions is just fine, and will not affect casting choices. Just indicate which one you are interested in (or both) at your audition.* *What To Prepare?:** The Open Calls will only require one (1) vocal selection ( approx. 32 bars), or two (2) vocal selections (approx. 16 bars each). Bring sheet music already in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Singing without accompaniment is highly discouraged. There will not be a Dance Call UNTIL callbacks. If possible, please bring a resume’ and headshot. Neither are required for the audition, but are helpful if you have them. Even a small picture is useful to us. Note: Pictures cannot be returned!* *Equity/Non-Equity**: Two (2) AEA contracts will be offered for each show. “Heathers” operates under a Special Appearance Contract (no health weeks) and “Billy Elliot” operates under a Tier One Guest Artist Contract (Health included.) Each contract is anticipated to be 11 weeks. Also, all Non Equity performers ARE compensated with a modest stipend for their participation. You must be 18 years old at the time of the closing performance to qualify for a stipend. No EMC points are available for either of these productions.* *Callbacks**: Callbacks will occur during the time frame of Sat. Feb. 27th thru Mon., Feb. 29th. ‘Which shows on which days’ has not yet been decided. This will be determined after Open Calls. It is essential at the time of your audition that you let us know your full availability during this three day span so we can best organize our call back structure. Possible Call Back windows are as follows: Sat., Feb. 27th (2PM to 7PM), Sun., Feb. 28th (Noon to 6PM) and Mon., Feb. 29th (5PM to 10PM). If you are needed at a Call Back session you will be alerted via e-mail by 3PM on Wednesday, Feb. 24th at the latest. * *Roles Available**: In “Heathers” the role of Ram’s Dad (and his track) has been cast (Matthew Wright), and in “Billy Elliot” the role of Mrs. Wilkinson has been cast (Katherine DeBoer). ALL other roles are OPEN! A breakdown for each show can be found by clicking the above link, or going to Beck's website:* *www.beckcenter.org/auditions <http://www.beckcenter.org/auditions> * *Should you have further questions please reply via e-mail to:* *scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com <scottdavidspence(a)gmail.com> *

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