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MaDaCol-dance concert
by Yidi LIn via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

The Department of Dance at Case Western Reserve University will present this fall’s production of MaDaCol (Mather Dance Collective) on Nov. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The performance will feature new dance works by graduate students Ziying Cui, Richard Oaxaca and Tingting Zhou. More than sixty dancers with a diverse range of performance backgrounds will participate in the production. When: Curtain is at 8:00pm on Nov. 19, 20, and at 7:00pm and 8:30 pm on Nov. 21 Where: Mather Dance Center, 11201 Bellflower Rd 44106 Tickets: $5. No reservations and no advance sales will be made. More information at http://dance.case.edu/2015/11/fall-madacol-mather-dance-collective-to-featu…

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"White Christmas" Opens Tomorrow!
by dave banks via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

The Walsh Jesuit High School CenterStage Theatre will present Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” November 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm. The music and lyrics are by Irving Berlin and the show is based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank. The book is by David Ives and Paul Blake. The story has veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who perform a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting musical that the entire family can enjoy. We have a cast of 34, a crew of 25, and a live orchestra of 22 that includes 10 professionals sitting in with our string ensemble and other student musicians! David Banks directs the show, and he has been with CenterStage Theatre for 15 years. Our cast includes John Joyce from Akron as Bob Wallace, Mathew Blasio from Sagamore Hills as Phil Davis, Brooke Vespoli of Strongsville as Betty Haynes, and Emma Sample from Akron as Judy Haynes. The role of Martha “the megaphone” Watson is played by Samantha Toth of Akron, General Waverly is portrayed by Robert Trushel of Stow, and Susan Waverly is played by Halle Dray from University Heights. Brad Rinehart from Copley plays Sheldrake and also has written an original one act play titled “Nunthing Like The Holidays” that will be performed before our show! Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for students and Senior Citizens. You can purchase them online at http://www.walshjesuit.org/component/civicrm/?task=civicrm/event/info&reset…

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CAST ANNOUNCED - Reefer Madness - Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

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AUDITION NOTICES - None Too Fragile - 11/22/15
by None Too Fragile via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Akron's Premiere Black Box Theatre announces auditions for their 2016 spring line-up! None Too Fragile is located in the heart of Akron's Merriman Valley at the Southern Gateway to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. An intimate 80 seat, black box, Off Broadway style theatre is celebrating the opening of their 24th production and 4th theatrical season on January 28th, 2016! AUDITIONS: When: Sunday, November 22nd, 3 - 6pm. No appointments. Arrive asap. Where: 1835 Merriman Rd, Akron, 44313 Needed: Contemporary Monologue/ Reading from selected script(s). **All non-Equity Actors are paid a stipend of $400. ***Equity Contracts will be considered. Productions & Characters being cast: 1. Pure Shock Value by Matt Pelfrey Satire/Comedy-directed by Sean Derry January 28th - February 13th "Pelfrey's Pure Shock Value brilliantly updates the scathingly bleak Hollywood satire for a post-Tarantino generation of Silver Lake Slackers. " - S.F. Bay Guardian Breakdown: Gabby - Female/Any Ethnicity/Age 25-35 Ethan - Male/Any Ethnicity/Age 30-35 Tex - Male/Any Ethnicity/ Age 25-30 Julian - Male/Any Ethnicity/ Age 40's 2. A Kid Like Jake by Daniel Pearle Dramedy - directed by Sean Derry March opening(TBD) 3 week/10 perf. The admissions cycle for Manhattan's most exclusive private schools, Alex and Greg have high hopes for their son Jake, a precocious four-year-old who happens to prefer Cinderella to G.I. Joe. But as the process continues, Jake's behavior becomes erratic and perplexing, and other adults in his life start to wonder whether his fondness for dress-up might be cause for concern. The story of a husband and wife struggling to do right by their son, A KID LIKE JAKE is a study of intimacy and parenthood and the fantasies that accompany both. Breakdown: Alex - Female/Any Ethnicity/Age 30's Greg - Male/Any Ethnicity/Age 30's Judy - Female/Any Ethnicity/Age 40-60's Nurse - Female/Any Ethnicity/Age 20's 3. The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh Dark Comedy - directed by Sean Derry April 22nd - May 7th Set in the mountains of Conemara, County Galway, Ireland. The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen Golan, a plain and lonely woman, and Mag, her manipulative aging mother, whose interference in Maureen's first and possibly final chance of a loving relationship sets in motion a train of events that leads inexorably towards the plays terrifying denouement. Breakdown: Mag Folan - Already Cast(Anne McEvoy) Maureen Folan - Female/White/Age 40's Pato Dooley - Male/White/Age 37-43 Ray Dooley - Male/White/Age 20's Any Questions can be directed to: Sean Derry Co-Artistic Director none too fragile theater Sjsderry(a)gmail.com

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Free Noontime Concert this Friday
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

*FREE * *Noontime **Concert* *FeaturingJames Tinsley (Trumpet)&Katie Cross (Piano)Friday, November 13th, 2015 <x-apple-data-detectors://8> 12:00pm - 1:00pm <x-apple-data-detectors://9>At TrueNorth Cultural Arts4530 Colorado Ave.Sheffield Village, OH 44054 * -- Laura Golden Marketing Coordinator TrueNorth Cultural Arts tncarts.org (440) 949-5200

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“Master the Art: Playwriting Basics for Aspiring Playwrights” Workshop
by sue holland johnson via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

“Master the Art: Playwriting Basics for Aspiring Playwrights” Wake Up And Live’s Actors’ Studio Sue JohnsonExecutive Directorwakeupandlives(a)gmail.com WHAT: An introduction to playwriting 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.To: Directors, Coaches, Teachers: Please forward and share with your actors and students who might benefit. For information, or to register:Sue JohnsonDirectorwakeupandlives(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: New Equity Musical Theatre Company Brings Tony Award Winners to Cleveland [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE]
by CMT Public Relations via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

*NEWS RELEASE * Media contact: Lisa Craig, 216-832-0370, email *lmcraigoh(a)gmail.com <lmcraigoh(a)gmail.com>* *New Equity Musical Theatre Company Brings Tony Award Winners to Cleveland* *November 11, 2015* (Cleveland, OH) - Professional musical theatre now has a new stand-alone organization in Northeast Ohio. Cleveland Musical Theatre (CMT) is a new non-profit theatre company dedicated to providing the region with high quality, engaging, and locally produced musical theater. Founder and Artistic Director Miles J. Sternfeld announced a partnership of CMT with Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus (Tri-C East) for its performance venue in the newly remodeled Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre, and with Making It On Broadway (MIOB) for educational programming. In addition to professional Equity performances at Tri-C East, CMT offers local workshops, master classes and week-long intensives led by New York City’s finest musical theatre professionals for students and rising professional actors who want to “make it on Broadway.” Sternfeld, along with Managing Director Sean Patrick, was inspired to create a way to consistently support and spotlight musical theater in northeast Ohio after seeing how many Clevelanders populate the theatre community of his current city of residence, NYC. “I became dedicated to create a home where aspiring professionals from Cleveland and around the country can gain professional experience, work alongside performers with substantial Broadway credits, and train under the best educators in the country,” says Sternfeld. "A testament to the importance our community places on the arts is seen by the vast amount of talent that Cleveland attracts to some of the best musical theatre college-programs in the country,” Sternfeld continues, “and so many of those students have moved on to successful careers on Broadway.” *THE MUSIC MAN: Inspiration and Act One* Sternfeld, currently studying English at Fordham University in NYC, already made an impression in the Cleveland area right after graduating from Orange High School, producing and directing a benefit performance of “The Who’s Tommy” for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, featuring Broadway performers Nick Blaemire, Adrienne Warren and Jodie Langel. While rehearsing for “The Who’s Tommy,” Sternfeld began to brainstorm with Langel on future collaborations. She founded Making It on Broadway in 2005, which has grown into a premier musical theatre training program in New York. Given the bevy of talent in Cleveland, they decided to hold a workshop over the summer. They hosted a one-week MT Intensive in July of 2015, and MIOB quickly sold out the program at 40 students, 15 of whom resided out of state. Based on the overwhelming response, it became clear that Making It On Broadway would be a welcome addition to Cleveland's artistic landscape. *THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Educational Programming* CMT, in conjunction with Making It On Broadway, plans to offer a one-week summer program, a one-week winter program, and various other options during the year. Tony-winner *Patina Miller* will join the upcoming winter training program as a master-class teacher. CMT's educational programming is open to students of all ages, young and old alike, to provide them with solid musical theatre training -- all taught by a staff with Broadway credits. “We want to help people who are looking to make theater their career,” says Patrick. “I am so excited and thrilled to be the education director of Cleveland Musical Theatre,” proclaims Langel. “We all have the same vision, to bring the highest level of education and theater to Cleveland. Because there is so much talent in Cleveland, we have the unique opportunity to combine local talent with Broadway professionals.” *APPLAUSE: Theatrical Programming* In the summer of 2015, CMT made its first foray into producing with a workshop-style production of the Elton John/Tim Rice rock-opera, “Aida.” The cast of 24 included 12 local actors paired with 12 Broadway and NY-based guest actors. The workshop was directed by Sternfeld, with Martin Cespedes as choreographer and Patrick as musical director. It was presented twice at Tri-C's Metro Campus to an invited audience of prospective donors and interested parties. It featured a full 16-piece orchestra comprised of Cleveland's renowned musicians. “When the curtain came down, it was clear that ‘Aida’ was a smash hit. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and not just from the audience. The NY-based cast members had an exceptional experience and were really overjoyed to be a part of such an exciting new initiative,” raves Sternfeld. “Moving forward, it's our hope to go into full production of ‘Aida’ in the Summer of 2016,” says Patrick. “This would be our first public production. Beyond that, we would hope to expand to do multiple shows each summer.” *COMPANY: Making Cuyahoga Community College a Home* CMT needed to partner with a venue that would be able to house the quality and size of productions that it hoped to mount. They approached Cuyahoga Community College about their Eastern Campus performing arts center. President of Tri-C's Eastern Campus, J. Michael Thomson, was enthusiastic and agreed that a partnership could be beneficial to both CMT and Cuyahoga Community College. The Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre is undergoing large renovations, says Patrick, and CMT “is honored to be the first theater company to utilize this gorgeous facility after its renovation. We are happy to call Tri-C East our home base, and we look forward to a developing partnership with such an amazing institution.” *DREAM: The Inaugural Gala* On January 11, 2016, CMT hosts its first fundraiser with dinner, drinks, a feature performance by *Alice Ripley* and several other Cleveland-native Broadway artists, and an auction. Individual tickets start at $95 and table sponsorships are available for $6,000. This evening will be held at Tri-C East in the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre. “ It will be truly a beautiful night of song, food, and great company,” proclaims Sternfeld. *Full details are available at www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.com <http://www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.com>.* *CMT Leadership* Founding Artistic Director - Miles J. Sternfeld, Managing Director - Sean Patrick, Director of Education – Jodie Langel. Board of Directors: Miles Sternfeld, President; Sean Patrick, Vice President; Jeffrey Grover; Peter Dougherty; Kyle Stefanski; Kelly Hoy; Cassandra Goldbach; Robert Sternfeld.

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Center for Arts-Inspired Learning -- Call for Teaching Artists!
by ArtWorks via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

*Call for Teaching Artists – ArtWorks Spring 2016* The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning seeks applications for teaching artists who wish to participate in the Spring 2016 ArtWorks program. *Deadline to apply: November 20, 2015* *WHAT IS ARTWORKS?* ArtWorks is the only multi-disciplinary, arts-based job training program for Northeast Ohio high school students, designed to provide instruction in the arts while helping teens develop workplace skills and gain knowledge of post-secondary options. Through participation in ArtWorks and under the guidance of professional teaching artists, teens create visual and performance art, learn how to work cooperatively, professionally, and responsibly, and earn a wage. Selected teaching artists will work with diverse populations of young people with a broad range of artistic experience. This work will entail performing and exhibiting works of art, developing community partnerships to provide real-world project experiences, and guiding apprentices in the development of a professional portfolio. *Resumes and Cover Letters from artists of all disciplines will be considered*, including but not limited to: *Theater, Music and/or Vocal Performance, Dance, Filmmaking, Recording Arts, Video **Game/Web Design, Visual Arts (all forms), Poetry/Literary Arts and Fashion/Costume Design. * *Proposals that integrate technology, highlight community revitalization, or interdisciplinary practices are encouraged. *WHERE & WHEN WILL ARTWORKS TAKE PLACE?* ArtWorks will take place at the *Tri-C Metro Campus* (2900 Community College Avenue – Cleveland, OH 44115). The Spring 2016 session will run* from Tuesday, February 16th to Thursday, May 5th.* Weekly, ArtWorks will meet *Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-7:30 pm.* ArtWorks teaching artists are required to work pre-program (January 2016) events for interviews and registration of apprentices as well as orientation and planning. *WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TEACHING ARTISTS?* Teaching artists will: 1) Complete initial proposals, weekly work-plans, and participate in planning sessions to create arts-based job-training curriculum. Curriculum will reflect the outcomes of the program, including workforce skills, artistic/personal development, and post-secondary preparedness. 2) Design projects that allow apprentices to develop 21st Century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, time management, professional communication, and collaboration. 3) Guide apprentices to document work and create professional portfolios and resumes. 4) Conduct and complete assessments, evaluations, and interviews of apprentices. 5) Mentor apprentices, create a supportive environment for collaboration, and facilitate the development of a diverse peer network. 6) Plan and implement a culminating exhibit or performance in collaboration with other ArtWorks groups, in addition to other public performances. 7) Keep apprentices engaged, focused, and productive during workday. 8) Monitor and support your co-op’s adherence to the ArtWorks policies and procedures. *TO APPLY: Please submit the following by November 20, 2015* 1) *Current Resume or CV* 2) *Personal Work Samples, Photos, or other documentation* 3) *Letter of Intent/Cover Letter* *Note*: In order for the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning to adequately evaluate a teaching artist for consideration, all requested materials and information must be received prior to the deadline. An interview, written project proposal, and professional references will be required for finalists. *Background checks are required and must be completed at the applicant’s expense prior to final acceptance as an **ArtWorks teaching artist.* After acceptance, all artists will meet with ArtWorks staff to discuss a program theme, determine logistic and budget needs, and develop appropriate project plans. ***Application materials must be received by Friday, November 20, 2015.*** Send materials to: *Brandon Lipford, ArtWorks Manager* *ArtWorks Artist Proposal* *Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, 13110 Shaker Square, C203, Cleveland, OH 44120* *Phone: 216.561.5005 x17* *Email: artworks(a)arts-inspiredlearning.org <artworks(a)arts-inspiredlearning.org>* *Fax: 216.561.3444* *TEACHING ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS:* ArtWorks teaching artist applicants are evaluated according to the criteria below, based upon the needs of the program: • Experience and ability to work collaboratively with staff, fellow artists and youth. • Demonstrated work ethic and professionalism to serve as a mentor and role model. • Previous experience teaching and/or working with diverse populations of youth ages 14-18. • Professional artistic training, background, and work demonstrated through work samples. • Ability to organize, implement, and successfully complete projects in a learning and work *PROPOSAL QUALIFICATIONS:* Finalists for the ArtWorks teaching artist positions will be asked to submit a proposal which will be evaluated according to the criteria below, based upon the needs of the program: • Integration of work-readiness skills and post-secondary preparedness. • Challenging to apprentices’ personal and artistic growth. • Clarity, purpose, rigor, innovation, and focus within an arts discipline. • Ability to support and create impact in the local community. • Reflection of real-world work experiences. • Unity and completeness of application, including a clearly itemized budget. *COMPENSATION:* Teaching Artists work as independent contractors and receive $3,600 over the 12 weeks of the program, including pre-program meetings and orientation. *QUESTIONS:* Brandon Lipford, ArtWorks Manager (216) 561-5005 ext. 17 brandon(a)arts-inspiredlearning.org -- *ArtWorks* Center for Arts-Inspired Learning 13110 Shaker Square - C203 Cleveland, Ohio 44120 Phone: (216) 561-5005 ext.17 Fax: (216) 561-3444 <http://arts-inspiredlearning.org/>

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Last weekend for "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Only (3) chances left to see William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at TrueNorth Cultural Arts. Remaining shows: Fri., November 13th @ 7:00pm Sat., November 14th @ 7:00pm Sun., November 15th @ 3:00pm On Sunday there will be a FREE interactive educational program 'Sunday Funday' presented by TrueNorth's Youth Outreach Coordinator. The program begins at 1:30pm and will include theater based activities and games to help audiences members better understand the language of the upcoming matinee. (Suggested for audiences members 10 and up) Call (440) 949-5200 x221 for your tickets or visit www.TNCArts.org/midsummer-nights-dream/ -- Laura Golden Marketing Coordinator TrueNorth Cultural Arts tncarts.org (440) 949-5200

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November Line Up
by ALANDA SALES via NEohioPAL 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Greetings Artistic Community The Kultivation Theater is a place where you can come hang out and feel free to let your creative juices flow! We are in the process of creating Thee Kultivation Art Group, which is a hub/ Guild of creative people who want to work together on collaborative projects to help create and generate lucrative opportunities to express all mediums of art as a whole. Please feel free to contact myself Alanda Sales Theater Director and or Leether Green Owner/ Operator to book your special event, whatever it is we are more than willing to work together to make your dream a reality! Please follow our posts as we will add to the calendar of events as well as goods and services that we are providing! I am honored to be amongst you all and pray that we will all surpass our creative goals and aspirations! *November Lineup* Upcoming events are as follows *The Dig:* Digging In Crates Purchase music from all genres, samples, and instrumentals November 4th 7pm-11pm *Amp Society Founder & Host Terrence J formerly of 107.9s late night flight!* Saturday November 21st 8pm until A Live webcast where the Internet intertwines with a live audience this months line up are as follows: Fly Jones & SSP, ( Myself Author of Sexxplicit Carnal Intentions) MZ. Lynn,.John Codrea,&Tae Wall. There will be refreshments as well as a live reading party with complimentary samples of Mz.Lynn's Sexxplicit: (Saved,Sexy, Single & Celibate) product line, incense, oils as well as mix cd's. *Black Friday Crafters Extravaganza* Friday November 27th from 12 pm-6pm A collective of Local Artist and Crafters of all mediums will create showcase their talent and sell there wares to the general public! The kultivation Arts Group is challenging all Black Friday Shoppers to buy local,come out and support local artist so we don't have to be starving artist! Vending space is available please contact Alanda Sales/ Mz. Lynn for more details regarding space. *Services* Kult Recordings: $25/HR for Recording and mix $35/HR for Mastering First hour must be paid upfront Sessions must be booked in advance (216) 338- 8934 *Alanda Sales ( Mz.Lynn)Kultivation Theater Director(2160 450-9007* *Leether Green ( Momma Lee)* *Kultivation Theater Owner/Operator(216) 369-7550*

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