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Review of "Bob: A Life in Five Acts" at convergence-continuum
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 22 Nov '15

22 Nov '15

con-con’s delightful ‘Bob’ turns epic poetry on its ear Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics “Tell me, O muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide…. Many cities did he visit; moreover he suffered much by sea while trying to save his own life and bring his men safely home… Tell me about all these things, O daughter of Jove, from whatsoever source you may know them.” So begins “The Odyssey,” Homer’s classic tale about the monumental deeds performed during the significant life of a memorable hero. And with a sly wink, a cunning tongue and a nod to the epic poetry of ancient Greece, so too begins Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s very clever comedy, now on stage at convergence-continuum. But in “Bob: A Life in Five Acts,” our hero is no Odysseus. For more of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/.

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Akron's Hottest "ANYTHING GOES" Open Mic is BACK!
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 22 Nov '15

22 Nov '15

Wandering Aesthetics, in collaboration with Rubber City Theater Company is proud to announce the next Electric Pressure Cooker Open Mic Cabaret – a monthly “Anything Goes” Cabaret-Style Open Mic. The Electric Pressure Cooker will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 8 pm at None Too Fragile Theater inside Pub Bricco, located at 1841 Merriman Road in Akron, Ohio. We are also proud to announce that this month’s #EPCooker Open Mic is sponsored by Aqueduct Brewing. Aqueduct is the newest addition to Akron’s Brewing Community. Visit https://www.facebook.com/AqueductBrewing <https://www.facebook.com/AqueductBrewing> for more information. The Electric Pressure Cooker is a free event and open to the public. For more information email watheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:watheatre@gmail.com> or visit www.watheatre.com/epcooker <http://www.watheatre.com/epcooker> to pre-register. About the Event: The #EPCooker is one of Akron’s hottest open mics. Started in the basement of a flower shop, it is an artist driven event that sees over 100 audience members, 30 performances and 6 non-stop hours of art. Most months include an art gallery, showcasing the talents of a local visual artist. Sign ups to perform begin one-half hour (7:30 pm) before performances (8:00 pm) start. Anyone may sign up for a 10-minute slot. An emcee, house drum kit and sound system (with operators) are provided. Jeff Klemm – lead singer of Maid Myriad and JCK and the Letters – is this month’s emcee. ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, play readings, comedians, experimental art, dancers, scenes from plays, improv, devised work, full rock bands and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker! ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision. The #EPCooker is not just an Open Mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. Pub Bricco has a full bar and a wide selection of food. Food and alcohol are permitted in the theatre. About the Emcee: Dubbed the "Hardest Working Man In Akron Show Business" American singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and sound engineer, Jeff Klemm is based out of Northeast Ohio best known for his work as MAID MYRIAD's frontman and guitarist in the now defunct VIA LOTUS. He has performed his music all over the country many times over embarking on several national full band and solo acoustic tours. His accomplished work as a sound engineer has been showcased prominently in national venues and mainstream radio stations.

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Torque Improv in the Village 12/18!
by Don Mitri via NEohioPAL 22 Nov '15

22 Nov '15

Torque...Full Throttle Improv brings high energy, physical and hysterical improv to the Reserve Hall Theater! The show combines game structures similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway" along with audience participation. Check out some of Cleveland's hottest improv performers as they take your suggestions and create completely unscripted improvised scenes. Date: Dec 18, 2015 Show time is 8:30pm Doors open at 8:00pm Tickets are $10.00 (Cash or credit accepted) Reserve Tickets: (440) 471-1045 improv(a)cpacleveland.org Walkups are always welcome! Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the show when our box office opens at 8:00pm. For all show information: www.cpacleveland.org Free parking is always available in the Mayfield Village Civic Center lot. **Parking lot is located behind Heinens grocery store at the corner of Wilson Mills and Som Center Rd.** **Entrance to the parking lot is off Wilson Mills Rd.** Comedy Project Alliance (Reserve Hall Theater) Mayfield Village Civic Center 6622 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield Village, OH 44143

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Shrek! The Musical!
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 22 Nov '15

22 Nov '15

The Olde Towne Hall Theatre’s Youth Theatre proudly presents, “Shrek! The Musical!” Opening night is Friday, December 4th at 7:30 p.m. and runs Saturday, December 5th at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee on December 6th at 2:00 p.m. Director, Sharon Godsey, brings us the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. One day, a gang of homeless fairy tale characters raid his sanctuary, claiming they have been evicted by Lord Farquaad. Shrek strikes a deal! He’ll get them their homes back if they give him his home back….when Shrek and Farquaad meet, the Lord says he’ll give the fairy tale creatures their homes back if Shrek rescues Princess Fiona. The theatre is located at 38199 Center Ridge Rd. in North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for Seniors and Children. Call ahead for reservations at 440-327-2909. -- Lisa L. Carter elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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Into the Woods JR Winter Stock auditions
by Aurora Community Theatre via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

AUDITIONS for ACT WINTER STOCK featuring INTO the WOODS JR Aurora Community Theatre introduces WINTER STOCK: An intensive Performance Workshop for students in grades 6-12 21 participants will be selected at the Auditions for roles in INTO the WOODS JR AUDITIONS Aurora Community Theatre 115 E. Pioneer Trail Sunday Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. Monday Dec. 7, 6-8p.m. Callbacks Dec. 7, 8-9 p.m. Actors should come prepared to perform a musical theater song less than a minute long with sheet music for the accompanist. The song should be objective driven and acted rather than simply sung. If possible, actors should bring a resume and current headshot. Join us on a musical adventure with The Baker and The Baker’s Wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the king's festival, Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk, Plus Cinderella’s Mother, Jack’s Mother, Little Red Ridinghood, Mysterious Man, Narrator, Witch, Wolf, Rapunzel, Steward, Cinderella’s family, Granny, Milky White and Rapunzel’s/Cinderella’s Prince When The Baker and The Baker’s Wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever. JOHN KROL will direct and provide musical direction for INTO the WOODS JR Krol brings professional music and theatre experience from working with area schools and community theaters, as well as vocal coaching for musical theatre students at his own studio. Krol, musical director for ACT’s productions of RENT, has also served as musical director for programs at Beck Center for the Arts, the Fairmount Performing Arts Center, and Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute. His educational credentials include a bachelors degree in music and theatre from the University of Detroit, a masters degree in composition from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a masters degree in conducting from Southern Methodist University. INTO the WOODS JR rehearsals will be held Dec. 20-31 (except Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1) INTO the WOODS JR performances are JAN 2 at 2 pm and 6 pm Fee for Winter Stock is $100 for each participant. For more information on WINTER STOCK contact Michelle at 248-895-0515

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Rabbit Run Theater's Audition for "The Elephant Man"
by RRCAA via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

FOR: Rabbit Run Community Arts Association P. O. Box 235, 49 Park St. Madison, OH 44057 DATE: Nov. 21, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rabbit Run Theater and Lake Erie College hold auditions for "The Elephant Man" As part of the 2015 - 2016 collaborative season, The Studio Series, Lake Erie College Department of Theatre and Rabbit Run Theater announce open auditions for the upcoming production of "The Elephant Man", written by Bernard Pomerance and directed by Brint Learned, executive director of Rabbit Run Community Arts Association. Auditions are Tuesday, Dec. 1, and Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. both nights at the Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts on the campus of Lake Erie College. Callbacks are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. "The Elephant Man" is based on the life of John Merrick, a horribly deformed young man who, in the late 1800's, had become a freak attraction in traveling side shows. Under the care of Frederick Treves, Merrick slowly evolves from an object of pity to become a favorite of the London aristocracy. Winner of numerous Tony Awards including Best Play, "The Elephant Man" is performed by an ensemble cast playing multiple roles. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. No monologue need be prepared. The role of John Merrick has been cast. Performance dates are Feb. 26 through Feb. 28 and Mar. 3 through Mar. 6, 2016, at the C.K. Rickel Theatre in the Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts on the campus of Lake Erie College, 391 West Washington St., Painesville, OH. Access to the theater is off of Gillette St. in Painesville. For further information or questions contact Brint Learned at <mailto:brintlearned@sbcglobal.net> brintlearned(a)sbcglobal.net or 440-725-1230. # # # Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, in Madison, Ohio, is a fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts. RRCAA also operates the historic Rabbit Run Theater, one of the few barn theaters still in operation. RRCAA receives partial funding from the Ohio Arts Council.

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

Book now and show up to your next audition with high quality headshots to represent you as the serious actor you are. Here are my rates; $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. Final worked up photos delivered in email within 48 hours of you making your selections. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details on what the sessions include, please visit me at: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info/ Please contact me directly prior to submitting payment. I have my work on my website but for easier viewing I also have it on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography http://instagram.com/gregorypendolino# I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to add me on Facebook as well. Thanks!

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Last Two Days for "White Christmas"
by dave banks via NEohioPAL 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

Hey Everyone! We are on our last two days of the run of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” and truly hope you can make it out to see the show! Thank you neohoipal member Mary Faktor for coming Friday!! There’s a 32 member cast, a live, 22 piece orchestra and it’s great family entertainment! Shows are 2pm and 7:30 on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets are only $12 for adults and $8 for students and Senior Citizens. You can purchase them at the door or go to: http://www.walshjesuit.org/component/civicrm/?task=civicrm/event/info&reset… <http://www.walshjesuit.org/component/civicrm/?task=civicrm/event/info&reset…> Hope to see you there!

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Contortionist, Stilt Walker, Sword Swallowers, Ariel Acrobats needed
by Tammy Palermo via NEohioPAL 20 Nov '15

20 Nov '15

Contact Matthew Swiger at Matthew.swiger(a)ourclub.com. January 23 at Quail Hollow Country Club

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Dr. Margaret Carlson guest panelist at Creating and Maintaining Wellness in Performing Artists Conference
by Jen Garlando via NEohioPAL 20 Nov '15

20 Nov '15

Verb Ballets, Producing Artistic Director, Dr. Margaret Carlson invited as a panelist at Creating and Maintaining Wellness in Performing Artists Conference The Cleveland Clinic in conjunction with the Performing Arts Medicine Association presents Creating and Maintaining Wellness in Performing Artists on November 20-21, 2015. The conference is for all professionals who provide or are interested in care and training for performing artists. Verb Ballets, Producing Artistic Director, Dr. Margaret Carlson was honored to be invited as a panelist speaking on creating a culture of wellness in performing arts institutions. Dr. Carlson has worked internationally in performing, teaching, choreographing, and in arts administration. She will be leveraging her experience as Producing Artistic Director of Verb Ballets and knowledge including as a past dancer (Cleveland Ballet), ballet mistress (Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo), Director of the School of Dance at the University of Akron, and Dean of the School of Dance at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Dr. Carlson has developed a dance company that values and nurtures wellness. The Cleveland Clinic in collaboration with the Performing Arts Medicine Association strives to bridge the gap between medical professionals, research, and performing arts educators. For more information on the conference visit www.artsmed.org/cleveland<http://www.artsmed.org/cleveland>.

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