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AUDITIONS for IRVING BERLIN's WHITE CHRISTMAS - TrueNorth Cultural Arts
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

*TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is pleased to announce auditions for the 2015-2016 Main Stage production of…* *IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical* *Music & Lyric's by Irving Berlin* *PERFORMANCE DATESDecember 4th - 20th, 2015Friday & Saturday at 7:30pmSunday at 3:00pm* *Directed by Lisa Yanofsky* Featuring songs and a story that will warm even the most frigid winter night, *White Christmas* is a present for all this holiday season! Bob and Phil team up to form a song-and-dance duo following their service in the army, but no training has prepared them for the amorous battle of wits they encounter when they pursue a pair of singing sisters to a picturesque Vermont Inn. Chocked to the brim with classic comedy, sweeping romance and a bevy of Irving Berlin Tunes including the standard “White Christmas,” this glowing adaptation of the 1954 film is the coziest way to keep out the cold! *AUDITION DATES* *Saturday, September 19th, 10:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 3:00pmSaturday, September 26th, 9:30am – 11:00am*Auditions are in 10-minute increments. Call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 <%28440%29%20949-5200%20ext%20221> to reserve a timeslot.PREPARATION(2) Contrasting Broadway Style musical selectionsREHEARSALSRehearsals will start on/around October 19th. Sundays, 6:00 – 10:00 P.M. / Monday - Thursday, 7:00 – 10:00 P.M* *CASTING* All roles available *Bob Wallace* - late 20's to mid 30's, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well. *Phil Davis* - late 20's to mid 30's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a song-and-dance comic performer. *Betty Haynes* - mid to late 20's, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well. *Judy Haynes* - early 20's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer. *General Henry Waverly* - late 50's to mid 60's, with the exception of one line, a non-singing role. *Martha Watson* - late 40's to mid 60's, a winning, appealing character-comedienne *Susan Waverly* - 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well. *Ralph Sheldrake* - mid to late 30's *Rita* - mid 20's to early 30's *Rhoda* - mid 20's to early 30's *Ezekiel Foster* - mid 40's to late 50's *Mike* - mid 20's to late 30's *Ensemble Roles* Tessie Jimmy Cigarette Girl Snoring Man Mrs. Snoring Man Train Conductor Dance Captain Seamstress Assistant Seamstress Ed Sullivan Announcer Regency Room Announcer - offstage voice Sheldrake's Secretary - offstage voice *Ensemble* 'Jimmy's Back Room' Clubgoers Train Passengers Inn Guests Chorus Kids Patrons of the Regency Room

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TrueNorth Cultural Arts 2015-2016 Season Preview Party - This Saturday
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks invites you to join us this Saturday, September 19th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm for our 2015-2016 Preview Party. This Free event is open to all. Catch a sneak peek of our upcoming Mainstage productions; *Big Fish The Musical, Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical, The Odd Couple, Godspell, Next to Normal and South Pacific.* You will have the opportunity to purchase season tickets and enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening. Hors D'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Ticket give-aways every 15 minutes throughout the evening, with (2) season ticket packages awarded at the end of the night. TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located within French Creek Nature and Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village, OH 44054 (440) 949-5200 x 221 We hope to see you there!

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InsideCPH Events Offer Behind the Scenes Peek at Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors and The Crucible
by Natalie Ault via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

InsideCPH Events Offer Behind the Scenes Peek at Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors and The Crucible Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors, the hilarious world-premiere comedy by comic mastermind Ken Ludwig, is currently entertaining audiences at Cleveland Play House, but the enjoyment doesn’t have to stop when the final curtain falls. If you’re interested in continuing—or beginning—your journey with this uproarious play – or the upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, Cleveland Play House has even more excitement in store with our free InsideCPH events. These events allow audience members to get up-close-and-personal with the people and processes that make our work happen. The events take place in a fun, informal and interactive setting and are always open to the public and free of charge. Ranging from Pre-show Conversations and Post-show TalkBacks to Behind-The-Scenes workshops and Script Club, InsideCPH is the perfect way to get to know our shows on a deeper level. InsideCPH events for Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors and The Crucible are: BEHIND-THE-SCENES: It’s a Farce! Saturday, September 19 12–1:00 p.m. Join Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors actor Rob McClure as he conducts an acting workshop on the world of Farce! This Tony-nominated actor (Chaplin) will lead participants in a fun-filled exploration of the style and heart associated with this most time-honored and beloved of comic traditions. RSVP required at www.clevelandplayhouse.com<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com> TALKBACK September 17, and 20 immediately following performance PRE-SHOW CONVERSATIONS 45 minutes before every performance INSIDEGUIDE Online at clevelandplayhouse.com TECH NIGHT: The Crucible Wednesday, October 7 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hear from the director and designers, then sit in on a technical rehearsal ("tech") to see how set, lights, sound, costumes, and actors all come together as opening night nears! RSVP required at www.clevelandplayhouse.com<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com>

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Cleveland Public Theatre announces auditions for Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Readings
by Jaclyn McConnell via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

*Cleveland Public Theatre announces * *Auditions for Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Readings * Cleveland Public Theatre is looking to cast 3 plays for a series of readings for our Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellows. We are looking for a diverse group of all ages and types interested in originating roles in three new plays. The Nord Family Foundation Playwright Residency Readings consist of 3 readings for each play written by 3 local writers. Each play will have two private readings and one fully staged reading open to the public. *When: Saturday, September 26th from 1:00-4:00pm* *Where: CPT’s Campus (6415 Detroit Ave)* Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in one hour increments. Actors will be given sides at the audition for cold readings. They should also come with one prepared contemporary monologue that they may be asked to perform. Please bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume, if available. Actors should be prepared to stay for the entire hour. *The Nord Readings will need the following commitment:* 1. First Reading: a private, invitation-only cold read with no prior rehearsals that will take place the weekend of October 22nd – 24th 2. Second Reading: a private, invitation-only reading with 10 hours of rehearsal. Performance will take place the weekend of November 12th – 14 th 3. Final Reading: 2 fully staged-reading performances open to the general public with 20 hours of rehearsal (similar to CPT’s SpringBoard series from previous seasons). Performances will take place the weekend of January 6 th – 10th *AEA contracts will not be considered. Non AEA actors will receive a very small stipend.* Interested actors should schedule an appointment with Joan Yellen Horvitz Assistant Directing Fellow, *Jaclyn McConnell *by email only: *jrenee.mcconnell(a)gmail.com <jrenee.mcconnell(a)gmail.com>**. *When scheduling your audition, you must *provide your preferred time and phone number*. Please do not call. Appointments will only be made via email. *Looking to cast the following:* *Well Beings*, *written by Greg Vovos and directed by Dale Heinen* * Seeking 6 men, and 3 women—any ethnicity.* ANTON: M, 30ish, struggling with heroin addiction. JOHN: M, 50s. Anton's Dad. He has cancer, but he'd tell you that's the least of his problems. Doubled with MAN, 50's, sweaty, gross and middle-aged. JACK: M, 20s, the Romeo to Holly's Juliet. An addict who is determined to get clean for both Holly and himself. Doubled with CHECKERS, 20s, another user, tall, from the recovery center. THE ECHO: M, 30s, an unkind voice in Anton's head. GRAVEDIGGER: M, 40s-60s, he buries the dead. Doubled with TERRENCE, a user facing the crisis of his life. JESSE: M, 20s, a.k.a. The Mad Hatter. Recovering user. A wildcard. Doubled with VINCE, 20's, a slick user from the recovery center. MARY: F, 50s, Anton's Mom. She loves with the strength and endurance that only a mother can. HOLLY: F, 20s, a heroin addict and Jack's partner. If she could stop feeling altogether, she would, but Jack makes that difficult for her. Her life has not been easy. ELLA: F, 30-40s, a recovering heroin addict who facilitates the NA meetings. *The Waters**, Written by Gail Nyoka and directed by Melissa T. Crum* *Seeking 6 women and 2 men NOTE: Descriptions of ethnicity are loose and can be altered.* DIANNA GARNET: F, age 40 – 45. African American JANICE SHARPE: F, age 45 – 50. Caucasian DELORES KEYS: F, age 40 – 45. Caucasian SYLVIA LANDE: F, age 35 – 40. Native American, or Asian NURSE LILLIAN BURNS: F, age 55 - 60. Wears a lab coat over her conservative clothing. African American DOCTOR LEWIS MOORE, M, age 65 - 70. Dresses conservatively, expensively. Caucasian. ANTLERED MASKED FIGURE: M, age range 25 – 45, almost naked, has a wild feel. Native or African American, or Caucasian. HEADLESS WOMAN: F, age range 35 – 40. Bloodied and with a bloody hole for a heart. Could possibly be played by one of the other characters (Janice?). Caucasian – the same as Delores, whatever ethnicity is chosen for Delores. *Canon Fodder* *, Written by Stuart Hoffman, directed by Caitlin Lewins**Seeking 1 woman, any ethnicity* THE FAN: F, mid-late 30s, Recounting what she considers a literary love affair with her favorite author.

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Huntington Playhouse Opens "Death By Design"
by Tom Meyrose via NEohioPAL 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

The Cleveland Metroparks has announced they are terminating the affiliate agreement with Huntington Playhouse effective December 31, 2015. While we are extremely disappointed by this decision, we plan to conclude our 2015 season as scheduled and celebrate the past 57 seasons of performing plays and musicals.Many have asked what can be done. The best thing that can be done is for the community to attend performances to make a case to those looking at future options that there is a need and market for a community theatre in this area. It is our hope that the community will continue to support our performers, technicians, musicians, and volunteers by attending the remaining performances at the theatre.Our next production at Huntington Playhouse will be a murder mystery comedy called "Death By Design." It opens on Sept. 17 and will run through Oct. 11 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and one Sunday matinee on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. This funny mystery opens with a playwright and his actress wife fleeing London to their country home after a disastrous opening night. But various guests arrive unexpectedly – a conservative politician, a fiery socialist, a nearsighted ingenue, a zany modern dancer – each harboring with a long-held secret. When one of the guests is murdered, it is left to Bridget, the feisty maid with a macabre interest in homicide, to solve the crime.Just in time for Halloween, "The Addams Family Musical” will open Oct. 22 and run through Nov. 15. A holiday show will be announced in the very near future.Box office hours are Wednesdays through Fridays, 1-4 p.m. and opens two hours prior to each performance. Reservations are suggested and may be made by calling 440-871-8333.Huntington Playhouse is located at 28601 Lake Road in Bay Village, Ohio.

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Need Performers for Mascot Characters on Saturday September 26, 2015!
by Erin Fodor (diLauro) via NEohioPAL 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

Party for a Living, LLC of Northeastern Ohio is immediately in need of two performers to be costumed mascots available on: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 from: 7:15am-10:15am in Akron, Ohio Performers must be between 5' 11" and 6' 1" tall to perform as these mascots and must be energetic and good with children. If you are within these height restrictions, or within an inch of these requirements, we want to hear from you! The payment for the event is $20.00 per hour ($60.00 total). We have other opportunities coming up in the future, and you could be a great asset to our performing team for birthday parties, corporate events, and non-profit organizations! Contact via E-Mail: partytime(a)mypartyforaliving.com Call Erin or Matt: 216-916-7789 Contact us via our website: www.mypartyforaliving.com We hope to hear from YOU! Party for a Living, LLC 18501 Winslow Road Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 216-916-7789 www.mypartyforaliving.com

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SINGERS WANTED!
by Ann Marie via NEohioPAL 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

Legacy Singers under the direction of David Wallace is accepting new singers during the month of September on Tuesdays at 7:00pm * All ages adults, teens, children and voice parts are welcome -seats are available in all sections * Tuesday evening rehearsals in Berea (St. Thomas Episcopal 50 E. Bagley Rd. on the campus of B-W/parking in rear) * Online part by part learning tracks available * No memorization * No fees * Come to a rehearsal or call or e-mail to join! For more information: Ann Marie at 440 846 0973 or amilegacy(a)roadrunner.com <mailto:amilegacy@roadrunner.com> * Next Concert, Merry & Bright! is scheduled Friday, December 4th 7:30pm in Strongsville Legacy Singers is part of a non-profit organization, Legacy in Education working to provide music and fine arts education opportunities to children and intergenerational community arts opportunities in Northeast Ohio. Enjoy singing in a chorus while supporting a worthy cause!

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MR. BURNS, THE ODD COUPLE, and THE LITTLE MERMAID Headline (Akron) Firestone Theatre's new Season!
by via NEohioPAL 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

*Exciting, Varied Season Set to Take Stage at Firestone High School* *Final Season in Original Facility Includes Exciting New Works and a Long-Time Favorite* *Low-Cost Subscription Available for Entire Season Including a Disney’s The Little Mermaid* *(Tuesday, September 15, 2015 – Akron, OH) -- *Firestone Theatre’s final season in the original 1964 school building includes a variety of student work designed to inspire, challenge, and entertain. The 2015-16 theatre season includes two full-length comedies, a newly released family-friendly musical, and a wide range of special events. The main stage season is kicked off with the dark comedy *Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play *by Anne Washburn. This imaginative play propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its future. It is under the direction of *Mark A. Zimmerman* and features choreography by *Marissa Leenaarts*. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on October 8, 9, and 10, 2015. Tickets are $5.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door, and $10.00 for reserved, VIP seating. The laugh-out-loud comedy *The Odd Couple (Female Version)* by Neil Simon takes the stage next. This re-telling of the classic 1960s comedy recasts the leads and other roles as women in a modern setting. *The Odd Couple *is under the direction of *Mark A. Zimmerman*. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. November 19, 20, and 21, 2015. Tickets are $5.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door, and $10.00 for reserved, VIP seating. The family-friendly musical, *Disney’s The Little Mermaid* is the final production of the Main Stage Season. This popular musical includes music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glen Slater, and a book by Doug Wright.*Disney’s* *The Little Mermaid* is based on the Hans Christen Andersen story and the Disney film. Performances will be held on March 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2016. Curtain time is at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The story features a magical kingdom beneath the sea in which the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. *Disney’s The Little Mermaid* is directed by *Mark A. Zimmerman* with choreography by *Marissa Leenaarts*. Tickets for *Disney’s **The Little Mermaid* are $10.00 in advance and $13.00 at the door. Reserved, VIP tickets are $16.00 and include a special, reserved seat in addition to access to the VIP room before the show and at intermission. A special *Spaghetti Dinner* will be held at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. between performances on Saturday, March 26, 2016. A special “*Tea with Ariel*” event will be held at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016. This event for children of all ages and children-at-heart will feature tea and treats with Ariel and other members of *The Little Mermaid*cast. Each participant will receive two tickets to see the Saturday matinee performance of *The Little Mermaid* on March 26, 2016, as well as a photo with Ariel and other souvineers. A reasonably priced subscription is available for the main stage shows and more. An adult subscription can be purchased for as little as $30.00 which represents a 50 percent savings for the season. A student subscription can be purchased for $20.00. A reserved, VIP subscription can be purchased for $40.00 and includes a reserved seat for each of the main stage shows, entry to the second stage performances, and access to a special VIP room before and at intermission of each main stage performance. Subscriptions and single tickets can be purchased for all Firestone Theatre productions at the school, by mail, or online at BrownPaperTickets.com. Details about the 2015-2016 theatre season and the subscription can be found online at FirestoneTheatre.com. Second stage performances include a wide range of theatre and other performances. The series commences with a number of open rehearsals for the Akron School for the Arts improv troup, *frys w/ tht?* An audience is invited to attend and participate starting with the first performance to be held at 7:00 p.m. on November 24, 2015. The annual *One-Act Play Festival* appears on our stage at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2016. . The performance portion of the annual *24-Hour Theatre Project* will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016. All second stage events are included in the subscription series. Special events presented during the season include a performance of *Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.* under the direction of guest artist Marissa Leenaarts. It will be performed at the Akron Civic Theatre at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2015. *Dear Gabby: The Confessions of an Over-Achiever* by Evelyn Rudie and Chris DeCarlo is directed by guest artist Elynmarie Kazle. It will be held at the Balch Street Theatre In Akron, Ohio, on December 11 and 12, 2015. *Puppets Kapow!* will be presented by the Frisch Marionette Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2015. Special events are not included in the season subscription. The 2014-15 theatre season represents the final year of performances in the current facility originally completed in 1964. The new facility, to be called Firestone Community Learning Center, is scheduled to be ready for occupancy in time for the start of the next school year. All theatre performances will be held in a newly designed and built theatre still dedicated in the memory of Linda B. Kersker. The new building will include theatre-related amenities not available in the current space. Included in the new building are support spaces such as dressing rooms, a dedicated scene shop, and permanent theatre classroom/black box theatre. Firestone Theatre is the award-winning play-production component of the Akron School for the Arts housed at Firestone High School. Firestone Theatre was named an “Outstanding School” by the Educational Theatre Association in 2013. The curricular track of Firestone Theatre is accessible to all rising ninth-grade students via open enrollment and a formal audition. -- Mark A. Zimmerman, Theatre Director Harvey S. Firestone High School 333 Rampart Avenue Akron, Ohio 44313 330.873.3408 www.FirestoneTheatre.com

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Huge casting call! Paid commercial shoot.
by Crissy via NEohioPAL 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

Are you a runner or basketball player? Other roles too!! I need you for a big athletic brand commercial for airing in Brazil. NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! PAID!!! CASTING Principles: Runners/Athletes MALES (all ethnicity) 18-23 yrs of age Likely cast 3 (must be actual runners. Not professionals or on any kind of organized sports team, school or college team) Barber MALE (all ethnicity) 55-65 yrs Featured Extras: BB Guys MALES(all ethnicity) 16-20 yr likely cast 4 (no organized sport of any kind or school or college sport) Kids MALE/FEMALE (African American & Hispanic) 10-12 yr Barber shop Patrons MALES age open likely cast 3-4 SESSION FEES - principles $ 900/12 hr shoot day - Featured Extras: $650/12 hr shoot day Principles USAGE $500 usage buyout - Featured Extras: $250 usage buyout Open casting call is Thursday September 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Independence. If you are already on video for this audition DO NOT resubmit. If you sent only a head shot and not a video or did not attend the open call we need you on video ASAP. If unable to attend you may considered for an online video submission please send request with headshot as well as full body shot as well as video of you running or jogging to wildcardcrissy(a)gmail.com Must be available September 27th all day for the shoot. Rehearsal and fitting will likely be the 19th or 20th please let us know your availability for those days. Please LIKE and SHARE this post!! Let's show them how great Cleveland talent is!! Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

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Kent State Holds Dance@Kent: Preparing for College Dance Auditions on Sept. 25
by Koneval, Joni via NEohioPAL 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance presents Dance@Kent: Preparing for College Dance Auditions Friday, September 25, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Center for the Performing Arts 1325 Theatre Drive Kent, OH 44242 The program is FREE and open to all high school students. Space is limited and priority will be given to juniors and seniors. -- Participate in a sample college dance audition -- Interact with Kent State dance faculty and students -- Learn about dance degree options Interested students must register via the link below. http://www.kent.edu/theatredance/news/register-dancekent-preparing-college-… Questions? Contact the Dance Office at 330-672-2069 Joni L. Koneval Marketing Assistant School of Theatre and Dance |Porthouse Theatre Kent State University (330) 672-0116 | jkoneval(a)kent.edu<mailto:jkoneval@kent.edu> kent.edu/theatredance<http://www.kent.edu/theatredance> | porthousetheatre.com<http://www.porthousetheatre.com>

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