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Death of A Salesman Opens Ensemble's 36th Main Stage Season!
by Ensemble Theatre via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

Ensemble Theatre opens its 36th MainStage Season with Arthur Miller's *Pultizer Prize* winning *DEATH OF A SALESMAN * The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations about the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the "American Dream" kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre. "Death of the Salesman, like Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night, towers amid the American plays we can continue to learn fresh lessons from." (-Denver Post) With and Amazing cast of CLEVELAND actors! *Greg White* Willy Loman *Mary Alice Beck* Linda Loman *Keith E. Stevens** Biff Loman *Johnathon L. Jackson* Harold (Hap) Loman *Joseph Milan* Charley *James Rankin* Bernard *Stephen Hood* Uncle Ben *August Scarpelli *Howard Wagner *Faith Whitacre* Miss Francis *Kayla Davis* Jenny *Emily Gray* Miss Forsythe *Kayla McDonald* Letta *Whit Lowell *Stanley *(Member of Actors' Equity Association) *Greg White*- Winner of Best Actor- *Cleveland Jewish News *& *Cleveland Scene Magazine* 2015. This productions opens *Friday September 18th *and runs through *Sunday October 11th.* *Ensemble's MainStage Theatre. * Fridays & Saturdays @8pm. Sundays @2pm. *Tickets $12-$24. * Purchase tickets by phone: *216-321-2930*Email: *tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org <tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org>*Online: *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>* *Celebrating Arthur Miller's Centennial Year with this iconic American Classic Play! * *"There is a certain immortality involved int he theatre, not created by monuments or books, but though the knowledge the actor keeps to his dying day that on a certain afternoon, in an empty and dusty theatre, he cast a shadow of a being that was not himself but the distillation of all he had ever observed; all the unsignable heart-song the ordinary man may feel but never utter he gave voice to. And by that he somehow joins the ages." * -Arthur Miller *We look forward to seeing you in our audience! * -- *Information* info(a)ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>*

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Searching For New Blood, New Faces and New Voices
by michael oatman via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

Searching For New Blood, New Faces and New Voices Looking for actors of all ages, sizes, races and physical types for multiple roles and multiple projects. Some roles stipend eligible. Please send a head shot, resume and contact information to mikeoatman(a)hotmail.com – please place NEW BLOOD in the message line of the email. We look forward to hearing from the next generation of storytellers.

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Theater classes for kids and teens in Oberlin
by Nina Fisher via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

The MAD* Factory (*music, art, drama) fall class schedule: Mondays September 21st-December 7th, 5:30-6:30pm Young Actors ages 5-7, tuition $120 Putting on a play with puppets: "Peggy the Pint-sized Pirate" Tuesdays September 22nd-December 8th Comedy Improv, tuition $165 Section 1 ages 8-11, 5:30-7:00pm Section 2 ages 12-18, 7:00-8:30pm Wednesdays September 23rd-December 9th, 6:30-8:30pm Teen actors holiday murder mystery ages 12-18 Tuition $165 Thursdays September 24th-December 10th, 6:30-8:00pm Intermediate actors ages 8-11, tuition $165 Putting on a play: "America's Tallest Tales" Call 440-774-7062 to register ASAP! Scholarship information available upon request. Performance dates in December TBA. www.madfactory.org Nina Fisher Program Director

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AUDITIONS FOR IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS - CORRECTION
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 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 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 *TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054*

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AUDITIONS FOR IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Laura Golden via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 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* *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!

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Swing dance Friday, Sept 11th in Lakewood with Blue Lunch. Dance lessons with Get Hep Swing
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

Please come and join us for a fun night of swing dancing to live music at the Lakewood Masonic Temple! This is the longest running swing dance in the Cleveland area. Over 100 people of all ages and abilities attend this swing dance. The cost of the dance is $12 per person or $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID. $5 for first timers! Be sure to arrive in time to take part in the easy jitterbug lesson from 8pm to 9pm Immediately after the lesson (at 9 PM) Blue Lunch will kick off an awesome night of dancing and fun until 12am. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to have previous dance experience or a dance partner. Most people dress casually unless there is a special theme. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and not too sticky on the bottom. 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. The Lakewood Masonic Temple is located at 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 For more info please call or email Valerie at 216-374-1927/info(a)gethepswing.com Valerie Salstrom Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd. 216-374-1927 info(a)GetHepSwing.com

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Mary Poppins at Caryl Crane Youth Theatre begins tonight!
by Brian M Marshall via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

MARY POPPINS Caryl Crane Youth Theatre takes flight with the Disney Classic September 10-20, 2015, at BGSU Firelands College At A Glance: What: Caryl Crane Youth Theatre presents Disney's MARY POPPINS When: September 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 pm, September 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 2:00 pm Where: McBride Auditorium, BGSU Firelands College, Huron, OH 44839 COST: Tickets from $5*-$14 TICKETS: For tickets call 419-626-1950, or order online at www.sanduskystate.com. Mary Poppins is ready to fly over the rooftops of London and into the McBride Auditorium at BGSU Firelands College for 8 performances only, September 10-20, 2015. This family musical features the delightful songs from the cherished Disney film including "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "Step in Time." Winner of 44 major theatre awards from around the globe, Mary Poppins has captivated audiences for generations, and now her enchanting tale is here to delight theatregoers of all ages. Believe in the magic of Mary Poppins and discover a world where anything can happen, if you let it. Under the direction of Brian Marshall, and showcasing a cast of 60 from 17 area schools, Mary Poppins invites Northern Ohio families to travel across the Atlantic to Cherry Tree Lane where the Banks family is about to be introduced to a magical nanny who is "practically perfect in every way." Spectacular Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more. Call 419-372-0732 for details. *Preview performance on Thursday, September 10 - all seats $5, general admission, available one hour prior to curtain. Rated G. ALL TICKETS UNDER $15! Tickets are available now by calling 419-626-1950, or ordering online at www.sanduskystate.com. MARY POPPINS Beginning September 10, 2015 www.firelands.bgus.edu/ccyt<http://www.mercurytheatrecompany.org> Brian Marshall Artistic Director Caryl Crane Youth Theatre BGSU Firelands

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Tomorrow ONLY - Michael Jackson Tribute Concert - To Benefit Blank Canvas Theatre
by via NEohioPAL 10 Sep '15

10 Sep '15

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"Dreaming Wide Awake" Music Review in 2 weeks!
by George Morgan via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Jason Robert Brown Musical Concert to Benefit Making Schools Safer for All Cleveland, Ohio - September 9, 2015 “Hear my song / It'll help you believe in tomorrow. / Hear my song / It'll show you the way you can shine / Hear my song / It was made for the time when you don't know where to go / Listen to the song that I sing / You'll be fine.” These powerful lyrics offer hope and guidance to a lost child, yet they are words that are continuously needed and echoed throughout life. Regarding childhood, we know that being a child or teenager is difficult. In a time of marriage equality for all and what is considered to be the best time for LGBTQ people in the US, when students identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender life is not as easy as it may be for many of today’s adults because for coming of age students there are so many complexities. “Dreaming Wide Awake” is a musical journey of songs by three-time Tony winning composer, Jason Robert Brown that deal with life, relationships, and everything in between. With a talented cast of 6 performers who have been seen with the North Coast Men’s Chorus, countless local theaters, and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra – Jason Robert Brown’s story- telling songs from the 2015 film The Last 5 Years starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, Parade, Songs for a New World, and The Bridges of Madison County will hit on every emotion. This two-night concert benefit will take place at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at Amistad Chapel in Downtown Cleveland to support GLSEN Northeast Ohio’s mission to make schools safer for all students. GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is celebrating 25 years nationally and 20 years here in Northeast Ohio. As the leaders in research regarding the experiences of LGBTQ youth and creation of professional resources for educators on how to best understand the needs of LGBTQ students, there is still work to be done in today’s schools. GLSEN NEO asks all people to remember what it was like to be a teenager and to reflect on one’s school days - the bad days, the good days, and other moments that may include peers or teachers. Perhaps Jason Robert Brown’s song “Being a Geek” from the musical 13 describes the feelings so many have felt and and continue to feel. With lyrics like “Being a geek is the loneliest thing in the world/ I gotta tell ya rabbi / When you're a geek it's the loneliest thing in the world. / You're always wondering what everybody's laughing about,” it is evident that bullying and discrimination still face so many students who do not fit all of the norms of our diverse society. These and so many of Jason Robert Brown’s lyrics ring true for so many. “Dreaming Wide Awake” will showcase songs that depict life and its journey with humanity at its core. Tickets are $20.00 with a special $10. price for students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.glsen.org/northeastoh or the day of the performance. All seats are general admission at Amistad Chapel at 700 Prospect Road. in Downtown Cleveland.

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Voice lessons for the veteran singer and the novice
by Paul Kroeger via NEohioPAL 09 Sep '15

09 Sep '15

Singing is an individual matter. Finding the right teacher is important. Generalities are not specific enough; live instruction is better. Your vibrant voice is good enough, but are you finding it consistently? Are you singing audition selections that suit you? Do you worry about your high notes? Are you a beginner and need help learning the rudiments of good singing? Does your choir teacher want you to sing a solo for contest this year? How about you? Do YOU want to do a solo this year? I sing Classical and Broadway, but simple songs mean a lot, too. I have taught all kinds of people to sing. I doubt you can surprise me with a problem you have. Call or email. 216-741-4762 Paul Kroeger - MM/voice, NATS, The Voice Foundation,

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