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Want to Learn to be a Playwright? Be a Better Playwright? Register NOW! by Fri. 11/27
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

“Master the Art: Play writing Basics for Aspiring Playwrights” Workshop Want to Learn to be a Playwright? Be a Better Playwright? Register NOW! by Fri. 11/27Have you done character background development? Is your exposition economical? Does the story reflect the theme?If not, these are some of the reasons your play probably won't sell and be produced.To: Directors, Coaches, Teachers: Please forward and share with your actors and play writing students who might benefit. WHAT: An Introduction to Play Writing Basics. . A chance for aspiring playwrights to express your creativity through developing and writing drama, comedy or ‘dramedy.' . Learn the fundamentals: combine the elements (exposition, setting, characters, plot, theme, climax, denouement, etc.) in the craft of writing a play . Tell a story through strong characters and events: Concept, Content, Format. . See your story develop ( beginning, middle, end) through scene work and evolve into a play WHEN: Mon. 11/30/15 6:00 – 8:30 P.WHERE: Shaker Heights, OHFEE: Advanced Registration $35.00 (Cash, check, credit card) Deadline: Fri. 11/27/15 Can't attend workshop? Private Play writing Coaching available by appointment. InstructorSue JohnsonDirectorWUALFor information, or to register: wakeupandlives(a)gmail.com

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Mary Poppins Chimneys FOR SALE
by Steven Hoffman via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Kenston High School has seven [7] chimney units from our production of Mary Poppins available for sale to any one planning to do this show. They are castered on one side with handles so they can be tipped and easily and quickly moved on/off stage by one actor or crew person. To see them, click the link below and it will take you to show photos for Act 2. Keep scrolling down until you get to "Step In Time" for good views of these awesome chimneys. The back of each one is open so a crew person with a hand held fogger can shoot smoke up the chimneys. The effect is impressive! Kenston Center Stage Mary Poppins <http://kenston.smugmug.com/KHS/Spring-20142015/Kenston-Center-Stage/Act-2/> We'll negotiate a reasonable price based upon the number of units you wish to purchase. They're available to view upon request. If interested contact Steve Hoffman at KHS - steven.hoffman(a)kenstonapps.org

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Room Available - Coventry
by jeremy gutow via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Furnished room available in my nice, two bedroom Hampshire Road apartment. $375.00 covers room and utilities. Shared kitchen, bathroom and run of the apartment. This apartment is NOT frat or dorm like. I'm a professional, mature, male; non-drinking, non-smoking, non-drugging. Available mid-December. Call Jeremy at 216.932.0847.

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Auditions for Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr"
by Wanda Wareham via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

The Fine Arts Association Yarnell Youth Theatre Company Announces auditions for: Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr" Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Directed by David Malinowski Audition Dates Wednesday, December 2 & Thursday, December 3, 2015 beginning at 6:30 pm in Corning Auditorium Callbacks - BY INVITATION ONLY Sunday, December 6, 2015 - beginning at 1:00 pm in Room 212 Rehearsals begin Sunday, December 13, 2015. There will be a 2-week break for the holidays from December 18-January 2. Rehearsals will resume on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Rehearsals will be Sunday thru Thursdays. Production Dates February 12-28. 2016 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. NOTE: Two daytime performances on February 18 & 25 at 11:00 am. Requirements: CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Call Ann Hedger at 440-951-7500 x103 to make appointment Auditions will be scheduled in small groups every half hour. Preparation: - Come prepared with a 16-32 bars of a standard Music Theatre song. No pop or rock songs, please. - Bring sheet music in the proper key. - An accompanist will play for all auditioners. No acapella singing. Casting Information: All roles available Cast of approximately 35 Ages 8-18 (must be 8 by audition date) Roles available -- See the FAA Website at http://www.fineartsassociation.org/theatre/audition.html for character descriptions and vocal ranges. The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Like Us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/TheFineArtsAssociation> Follow Us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/TheFineArtsAssn> Catch Us on YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWbEY1Uq9JqrorupWl8DYg>

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Post Thanksgiving swing dance on Saturday, November 28th at the Slovenian Workmen's Home
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Sick of turkey? Sick of your relatives? Let us be your escape plan! Come and dance with us! Fun and easy beginner Jitterbug lesson from 8-9 with multi-year, national and international swing dance champion, Valerie Salstrom of Get Hep Swing. Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) Swing City Big Band will kick off an awesome night of music and swing dancing until 12am. No need to make reservations or buy tickets in advance. The event is $12 per person. No need to RSVP. Just show up and have fun! We have lots and lots of room for you and all of your friends! The Waterloo Ballroom at the Slovenian Workman'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 in the bar as well. There are TWO parking lots to the right of the ballroom and there is also some street parking as well. However, if you can carpool with friends that would be recommended. We also have a security guard who keeps an eye on the hall and both parking lots. We feature a variety of local and national swing, jazz, jump blues, big band and early rock and roll dance bands. You are welcome to join us just to enjoy the music. These events are fun even if you don't dance. Everyone is welcome to come and have fun with us at this swing dance. There is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner. Please see www.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. For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info(a)gethepswing.com

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FREE 2 hour swing dance workshop 5-7pm on Saturday, November 28th at the Slovenian Workmen's Home
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Open to all residents of Cleveland! No strings attached! This program is provided through grants from The Kresge Foundation, Northeast Shores Development and Collinwood 2015. Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers! We make learning to swing dance fun. You do NOT need to bring a dance partner or have previous dance experience. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. 5-7pm at the Slovenian Workmen's Home,15335 Waterloo Rd. Last Saturday of each month - Nov 28 and/or Dec 26. Attend one! Attend both! In each class we will start from the beginning and cover the basic steps, how to lead and follow, a few simple moves and then some fancy schmancy moves. Please call 216-374-1927 or email info(a)gethepswing.com to reserve your place in any or all of these free workshops! (You may also show up a few minutes before class begins to register on site.) Please wear comfy clothes and shoes! What is swing dancing?? Swing dancing is a general term for all of the partnered dance forms that were created for jazz music from the 1920s through the 1950s, but are still popular today. These include; jitterbug, charleston, lindy, balboa, hand dancing and more. Usually when people speak of swing dancing they are referring to the easiest and most popular form of swing dancing which is known as the jitterbug or East Coast swing. Jitterbug will be taught in these lessons. Why swing dancing?? Because it is fun, healthy & a great way to meet people! Every participant is given a free pass to join us at the Slovenian Workmen’s Home Swing dance that night. Pre-dance lesson from 8-9pm, 6 DJs play from 9pm-12am Check out this video of what swing dancing can look like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Pu1x7-Fuo Alexis Davila is a 16 year old young lady from Cleveland who just won a major competition at the International Lindy Hop Championships. Alexis has been coached by Valerie Salstrom from Get Hep Swing for the past 5 years. ...and this could be YOU! www.GetHepSwing.com

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AUDITIONS FOR DETROIT 67 AT KARAMU HOUSE
by richard morris via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

DETROIT 67Dominique Morisseau PERFORMANCE DATES: February 5 -February 28, 2015 Directed by: Justin Emeka AUDITION DATESMonday Dec 14 , 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday Dec 15 , 2015 7:00pm - 9:00pm AUDITION PREPARATIONActors are being asked to prepare a short monologue, no longer than one minute. Actors willalso be asked to do a cold reading from the script.All who are auditioning must bring a Head-shot and Resume’’. LOCATION 2355 east 89th Street, Cleveland Ohio ABOUT THE PLAYDominique Morisseau takes the audience on a journey to 1967, in the city of Detroit. Motownmusic is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet byturning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her wayinto their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pentupfeelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the ‘67 riots. Detroit ‘67 was first presented Off Broadway at the Public Theater in association with Classical Theatre of Harlem and the National Black Theatre in New York City on March 11, 2013. CAST OF CHARACTERS CHELLE (MICHELLE) - Black woman, late 30’s, strong, steadfast, firm, and not easily impressed. A widow, mother, and sister. A loving heart beneath her pride. LANK (LANGSTON) - Black man, early 30’s, cool, loving, and charismatic. A dreamer. Has a special affect on women – but not a womanizer. Chelle’s younger brother. BUNNY (BONITA) - Black woman, mid-late 30’s, fun, spunky, sexy, and joyful. A friend and sometimes a lover… Never lets nothin’ get her down. SLY (SYLVESTER) - Black man, late 30’s, hip, slick, and sweet-talking. An honest hustler and numbers man. Fiercely loyal. Lank’s best buddy. CAROLINE - White woman, late 20’s/early 30’s, beautiful, quiet strength, troubled, soft, and mysterious. There is a world of danger behind her eyes. REHEARSALSConsists of a 6 week rehearsal schedule, 3-6 time per week. The cast will re-ceive a Rehearsal schedule by the first cast meeting or first rehearsal. If you have any Questions feel free to contact Richard H. Morris at 216.795.7070 ext.236.

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Golden Dragon Acrobats at LCCC's Stocker Arts Center
by Kimberly Carrasquillo via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Please reply to this email if you would like a high resolution photo to use with this press release. Golden Dragon Acrobats at LCCC's Stocker Arts Center The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform amazing acts at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 1 in Stocker Arts Center's Hoke Theatre on the campus of Lorain County Community College. Tickets are $36 each for orchestra seating and $29 each mezzanine seating. Tickets for children 18 and under and LCCC students with a current ID are only $10. Tickets are available by calling (440) 366-4040, online at www.stockerartscenter.com <http://www.stockerartscenter.com> or in person at the Stocker Arts Center box office. Valet parking is available for each show for $5 per car. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. To learn more about this and other upcoming shows at Stocker Arts Center, visit www.stockartscenter.com. Kim Carrasquillo | Writer/Project Manager, Marketing and Outreach Initiatives Lorain County Community College | 1005 N Abbe Road | Elyria, Ohio 44035 t: 440.366.4822 f: 440.366.4113 e: kcarrasq(a)lorainccc.edu <http://www.lorainccc.edu/> <http://www.lorainccc.edu/up> <http://facebook.com/lorainccc> <http://twitter.com/lorainccc> <http://www.youtube.com/lcccwebvideo> <http://www.linkedin.com/company/lorain-county-community-college>

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AUDITIONS for BLOOMS OF STEEL at LCCC Theatre
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR: BLOOMS OF STEEL with book, music and lyrics by Kimberly Aldrich-Ceja. Directed by: Skip Corris Musical Direction by: David Blazer DATES: Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8 TIME: 7pm PLACE: LCCC Elyria Campus, Stocker Arts Center¹s Cirigliano Studio Theatre 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria OH 44035 BLOOMS OF STEEL is a new musical based on a play commissioned in 2008 by the Lorain County Metro Parks. The musical tells the story of the community that grew around the steel mill in Lorain through the family history of fictional steel mill retiree, Emil Hubiak. BLOOMS OF STEEL is being produced by the Lorain Historical Society; in partnership with the Lorain Palace Theater and Lorain County Community College¹s Department of Theatre. Performances will take place in the historic Lorain Palace Theater. Production dates: April 22 24, 2016 Rehearsals begin: Early February 2016 TO BE PREPARED: Please prepare a brief song that best represents your voice. Please provide sheet music for the piano accompanist in the key you will be singing.. No recorded accompaniment. Sides will be provided for cold readings. Please bring a resume to the audition. There are no AEA contracts available for this production TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: Email jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu. Please include ³Blooms of Steel Auditions² in the subject line of your email. Include your name and phone number. Resumes may be attached if desired. Please indicate which date you plan on auditioning. QUESTIONS: Please call Jeremy Benjamin, LCCC Director of Theatre, at 440-366-7120. www.lorainccc.edu/auditions CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: EMIL (pronounced AY-mil) - Baritone 80¹s. Of Eastern European descent. A recent widower, he is in danger of losing his independence despite being in good physical and mental health. Retired steel worker and history buff. He has difficulty letting go and uses humor as a coping mechanism. He is the old Lorain that still exists, but struggles to stay relevant and positive as his world disappears. BILL (DANIEL/IRISH IMMIGRANT/PRIEST/ALEX)- Tenor Mid 30s. Emil's grandson who moves in with him after losing his home in Florida to foreclosure. After being the rock for his wife and kids, he's happy to fall into the safety net of his childhood home. He is an unappreciated gem with a great deal of untapped potential who found success on another path for many years, but is currently struggling to find a new identity. STEPHANIE (JOANNA/MRS. SAS/CLARA/YOUNG PEGGY) - Mezzo Mid 30s. Emil's grand-daughter-in-law. A former "it" girl in high school, she is ashamed to return to her hometown a failure. She is the negative voice that only sees what is and what was, not what can be. Since her life is out of control, she obsesses about whatever she can control. JOEY (MARKI/EMIL AGE 12 and 14) - Tenor 12-14, Emil's great-grandson. He inherited Emil's sense of humor. Seems to go with the flow, but is gradually slipping into a virtual world to escape his reality. He is the future in danger of falling away. EMILY (GRACE/BERTA/YOUNG AUDREY) - 8-10, Emil's great-granddaughter. The only family member not born in Lorain, she is confused about her new environment and eager to learn where she is. Vivid imagination. She and Joey are both nearly every nationality that came to Lorain. She represents what is possible. PEGGY (MRS. ROTH/BABA/OLDER SOFIYA) Mezzo 50s, Emil's daughter, the realization of her immigrant grandparent's dreams. Has never known hardships such as they endured. Coping with the death of her mother by trying to protect her father. LILLIAN (SOFIYA) - Soprano 20s-30s, Emil's late wife. Western European descent. She is fun loving with a sense of humor to match Emil's, yet clearly the adult in their relationship. YOUNG LILLIAN (YOUNG DAISY/HELENA/OLGA/ AUDREY) Mezzo - 12-14 YOUNG EMIL (MOXHAM/IMMIGRANT/NIKOLAJ/LARRY) - Baritone 20s-30s JASON (MR. LINDSEY/JACOB/MIKE/JUAN/JACK/USHER) - Baritone 20s-30s, Bill's best friend from high school. Hispanic descent HEATHER (TESSA / JEANNIE) Mezzo 20s-30s Stephanie's best friend from high school, now a successful lawyer in New York City. African-American descent. Jeremy K. Benjamin Director of Theatre Production Manager/Technical Director/Designer Lorain County Community College (440) 366-7120 jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu -- ³Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.² T.I. Rubin

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correct copy: PRESS RELEASE: Liz Huff releases first solo CD; Dec. 2 release party at Brothers Lounge, 7:30pm
by Liz Huff via NEohioPAL 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Corrected copy *For more information, contact:* Liz Huff, Bossy Cat Music 216-870-1401 BossyCatMusic(a)gmail.com ***For Immediate Release*** *Liz Huff Releases My Favorite Things: A Christmas Collection* *Cleveland-based vocalist celebrates seasonal solo debut with December 2 Brothers Lounge show * *Cleveland, Ohio - November 20, 2015 - *On* November 25*, Cleveland-based vocalist/actress Liz Huff <http://lizhuff.net/home> is releasing *My Favorite Things: A Christmas Collection.* Recorded by Bruce Gigax at Audio Recording Studio in Bentleyville, Ohio, the festive seasonal collection marks the Cleveland Institute of Music graduate’s first solo CD. Huff will be celebrating *My Favorite Things’ *release with a December 2 show at The Brothers Lounge <http://brotherslounge.com/> at 7:30pm ($5 cover). Additionally, Huff and members of her band will be performing live on Saturday, December 5, from noon-2pm, as part of the holiday edition of the Beachland Tavern-recorded podcast, Super Duper Saturday Show <https://www.facebook.com/superdupersaturdayshow/>. The 17-song album reflects Huff’s diverse influences, especially her love of Celtic and jazz music. Highlights include the traditional Irish song “Wexford Carol,” the Italian carol “Gesù Bambino,” and the sizzling “Jingle Bell Tango,” along with a jazzy take on the standard “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and a lush, haunting “Silent Night.” *My Favorite Things* also features the premiere of the song “Through A Child’s Eyes” by composer Marshall Griffith, who also played piano on the track. Alongside Griffith, *My Favorite Things* features musicians Jordan Cooper (music director and piano), Tim Keo (upright bass), Justin Hart (drums), Brian Mueller (electric guitar), Ariel Clayton Karas (violin), Linda White (flute, bass flute, piano) and Robert Gruca (classical guitar). *My Favorite Things*, which is also the first release from Huff’s new label, Bossy Cat Music, and production company, Bossy Cat Productions, will be available at shows, via her website, and online through Bandcamp <https://lizhuff.bandcamp.com/>, CD Baby, and iTunes. For more information, please visit www.lizhuff.net or www.facebook.com/LizSingsChristmas, and follow her on Twitter <https://twitter.com/Twinkletoz>. -- Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. ~ Goethe lizhuff.bandcamp.com Twitter/Twinkletoz <https://twitter.com/Twinkletoz> lizhuff.net/

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