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Models Needed
by Carla Carter via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Models needed for a photography shoot for 1 hour at an after school program in downtown Cleveland area. This is not a paid shoot. All images (around 40) taken by the photography instructor will be given to the model at no charge on a CD. Looking for men, women, and children of all ages on Mondays and Wednesdays starting next week from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm through mid-November. A change of clothing welcome. Please email now to schedule. Must sign photo release statement. Contact Carla @ LovejoyPics(a)gmail.com if interested. Carla Carter LovejoyLovejoy Photography

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Cleveland Inner City Ballet- Fall Session begins in our New Downtown Cleveland Ballet Studio
by chanda ford via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Cleveland Inner City Ballet will have our first Fall Session in our newly renovated Downtown Cleveland Ballet Studio! Fall classes begin Saturday, September 12th. We offer classes for children of all ages and, adult Yoga and Zumba too. Contact us today for registration information. We hope to be dancing with you soon! Cleveland Inner City Ballet offers professionally taught dance education to underserved populations. We believe everyone deserves to have the gift of a good quality dance education. Ballet is ALIVE in Cleveland at Cleveland Inner City Ballet! Cleveland Inner City Ballet1427 East 36th. Street, Suite 4203ACleveland, Ohio 44114216.903.6604clevelandinnercityballet.orgCICBallet(a)ymail.comFriend us on Facebook today!

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AUDITIONS for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Cassidy Theatre
by The Cassidy Theatre via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

*PLEASE JOIN US FOR UPCOMING AUDITIONS at The Cassidy Theatre for * *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* *Director: Mike Larochelle* *Music Director: Mike Caraffi* *Choreographer: Brenda Larochelle* *Audition Dates: * *Sunday September 20, 7:00 PM* *Monday September 21, 7:00 PM* *CALLBACKS: TBD* *OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary* Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available *Location: *The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Hts., OH 44130 (In the Greenbrier Commons, behind the Police Station) *Please prepare the following:* *Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from the show, or in the style of the show that shows off your vocal range. Please bring sheet music (accompanist will be provided). *Bring a headshot and resume if available. Please bring a picture even if headshot isn’t available. *Be prepared for movement/ dance audition. *If you wish to audition but are not able to make it to the above dates, please contact the box office at #440-842-4600 to make alternate arrangements. *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. *Show Dates for:** November 21st - December 6th, 2015. Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 PM and Sundays @ 3:00 PM* Show Information: Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Additional Material by Jay Reiss Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless charm and humor. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul crushing, pout inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. *CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND VOCAL RANGES: (**Please Note: Most cast members sing in ensemble musical numbers not listed below.)* *LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUNENIERRE*- the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. A3 - F5 *MARCY PARK*- placed ninth in last year’s nationals. She speaks six languages and is the poster child for the Over- Achiever, and attends a Catholic school called "Our Lady of Intermittent Sorrows." She is also not allowed to cry. C4 - E5 *OLIVE OSTROVSKY*- A newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. B3 - F5 *CHIP TOLENTINO-* An athletic and social Boy Scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. C4 - B5 *LEAF CONEYBEAR*- The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. A3 - A5 *WILLIAM BARFEE*- A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous “Magic Foot” method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory. E4 - B5 *RONA LISA PERETTI* (Age 35 – 50) - The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children. B3 - F5 *MITCH or MADGE MAHONEY* (Age 25 – 40) - The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch/Madge is performing community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He/She has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find him/herself wishing he/she could find a way to make the kids feel better. E4 - A5 *DOUGLAS PANCH* (Age 35 – 50) - The Vice Principal of Putnam Middle School. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. *Additional Roles that May be doubled:* *JESUS CHRIST:* Deity invoked by a speller in need. Non-singing role. *CARL DAD:* Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwarzy's fathers. G3 - D5 *DAN DAD:* The more laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. G3 - D5 *OLIVE's MOM:* A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. D4 - E5 *OLIVE's DAD:* A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. E4 - B5 The Cassidy Theatre is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. *If you have any questions, or concerns please contact the Cassidy Theatre Box Office at #440-842-4600. The Cassidy Theatre Box Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:30- 3:30.*

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COLLEGE AUDITION PREP INTENSIVE W/ BW'S VICTORIA BUSSERT + MORE!
by Jodie Langel Assistant via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Making It On Broadway's *COLLEGE AUDITION PREP INTENSIVE* *October 10-11, 2015 @ Tri-C East* Auditioning for college musical theatre programs? MAKING IT ON BROADWAY will help you get in! Our two-day mini intensive in Cleveland is taught by the best in the business, including: *DAVE CLEMMONS * *Broadway: Valjean in Les Misérables; Founder of Dave Clemmons Casting; College Audition Advisor* *MARY ANNA DENNARD* *Nationally Recognized College Audition Coach; Author of "I Got In!"* *MORGAN JAMES* *Broadway: Motown, Godspell, The Addams Family; Graduate of The Juilliard School; Recording Artist* *JODIE LANGEL * *Broadway: Cosette in Les Misérables; National Tour: Grizabella in Cats; Founder of Making It On Broadway* *BRIAN ZOLDESSY* Broadway: The World of Sholom Aleichem; *Director of Theatre at Cuyahoga Community College* Students will receive: - *Information about the college audition process* - *One-on-one monologue and song coaching* - *Tips on audition techniques* - *Mock auditions with feedback from **AUBREY BERG (Musical Theatre Chair, CCM)**, **VICTORIA BUSSERT (Director of Theatre, Baldwin-Wallace University) **and **MARK MADAMA (Professor of Theatre, University of Michigan)* - *Mock dance call with MARTÍN CÉSPEDES* *HOW TO AUDITION FOR ACCEPTANCE:* To audition for MAKING IT ON BROADWAY's college prep intensive, please submit the following to makingitonbroadwaynyc(a)gmail.com: - Applicant's full name and preferred intensive location - A link to a short video of the applicant performing 32 bars of a musical theater song. The video does not need to be professionally produced and cell phone videos are acceptable. - Applicant's headshot and resume You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon the receipt of your submission. *DISCOUNTED TUITION DEADLINE: 9/10* *VIDEO SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9/19* QUESTIONS? E-mail us @ *makingitonbroadwaynyc(a)gmail.com <makingitonbroadwaynyc(a)gmail.com>* & visit our website @ *www.MakingItOnBroadway.net <http://www.MakingItOnBroadway.net>*

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Scrooge Auditions
by Wanda Wareham via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby Announces Auditions for Scrooge! Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Directed by Ann Hedger Choreographed by Jennifer Leinweber Ritz Auditions: Monday, September 28, 2015 Children 7-15: beginning at 6:30 pm Adults & Teens 16 & up: beginning at 7:30 pm Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - beginning at 6:30 pm Children 7-15: beginning at 6:00 pm Adults & Teens 16 & up: beginning at 7:30 pm Callbacks by invitation only - Sunday, October 4, 2015 1:00 pm Rehearsals: Begin week of October 5. - Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Sundays 1:00-4:00 pm, Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-9:30/10:00 pm. Tech week rehearsals are mandatory (November 22-25). Rehearsals during Tech Week will run longer. Performance Dates: November 27 thru December 20, 2015 Friday Performances 7:30 pm, Saturday/Sunday Matinees 2:00 pm Note: - Saturdays, November 28 & December 5 are DOUBLE performances - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - Two Daytime School Performances: Thursdays, December 3 and 10 - 11:00 am - No rehearsal or performance on Thanksgiving. Requirements: Appointment needed - Call 440-951-7500 x103 - Come prepared with a 16-32 bars of a standard Music Theatre song. No pop or rock songs, please. - Bring sheet music in the appropriate key - An accompanist will play for all auditioners. Singing acapella is discouraged. - You may be asked to read from script. - Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning October 5. This includes any school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (November 22-25) and for all performances. - Please bring a headshot (school picture or snap shot will do). - Resumes will be accepted (not required) Casting Information: - All roles are available. Many roles will be doubled. - Need cast of 35-40 - All ages needed for singing and dancing ensemble. Includes featured ensemble roles for adults and children. - Children must be 8 years old at time of audition. - No AEA contracts available for this production. Roles with solos and featured roles include: Ebenezer Scrooge Bob Cratchit Tiny Tim Jacob Marley Tom Jenkins Christmas Present Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig Isabel Young Scrooge Young Ebenezer Christmas Past Cratchit Family Hugo Hearty Jocelyn Jollygoode Dick Wilkins Shop Owners Ensemble/Dancers: Street Urchins Street Sellers Town people Phantom dancers Fezziwig party dancers Toys in the toy shop dancers The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org>

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THIS Saturday - FREE Dance Class & Story Hour
by Nicole Cassara via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater Center is inviting 3 1/2 - 6 year olds for an afternoon of dance, treats & story time! This is a great way to introduce your child to dance and a classroom setting. Your child will receive a FREE preview of what it's like to be a ballerina and take a dance class. Children will learn basic steps from our qualified dance instructors as they learn a ballet dance and song. Refreshments will be served as they are read a dance story. The hour will conclude by meeting a REAL ballerina! NEW STUDENTS only. Children must be potty trained. Class is FREE but registration is recommended.ACD&TC is located at 24371 Lorain Road (upstairs) North Olmsted, OH. (440) 716-1655 www.ArleneCassarDance.com

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Night of January 16th Opens September 12th at Western Reserve Playhouse
by Marie Dusini via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Western Reserve PlayhousePresents… NIGHT OF JANUARY16th by Ayn Rand A different ending with every jury…and a different jury every performance! Directed by Brian Westerley SEPTEMBER 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26CASTElizabeth Allard, Daniel Colaner, Scott Davis, Harriet DeVeto,Marc Dusini, Beth Gaiser, David Hess, Meg Hopp, David Hundertmark,Kayleigh Joyce, Walt Kaminski, Irv Korman, Tom Stephan, Sally Suren,Barry T. Wakser, Patrick Wilson, Ron Young

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Brecksville Little Theatre opens 75th Anniversary Season with Revue
by Georgia Maresh via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Brecksville Little Theatre opens 75th Anniversary Season with Revue Salute to 75!A Tribute to Brecksville Little Theatre’s 75 years of History in Words and Music FridaySeptember 11, 2015GATHERING ROOMBrecksville Community CenterCommunity Drive off Brecksville Road - Route 21, Brecksville OH(follow the perimeter drive around to the back) 6:30 pm - Doors Open7:00 pm Social Hour - Heavy Hors d’oeuvres8:00 pm - ShowPrizes $10 Admission - Cash or Check at DoorCredit cards via website only - www.brecksvillelittletheatre/boxoffice.html Limited Seating - Call to Reserve Seats - Box Office 440-526-4477

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Fall Theater Classes at Brecksville Theater on the Square
by Meriel via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Brecksville Theater on the Square's fall theater classes begin next week! The schedule is listed below, but please visit http://btots.org/page5/ for complete class and registration information.Musical Theater Classes:Homeschool session - Mondays, 12:30-2:30 PMSept 14-Nov 16Ages 5-15$140Saturday session - Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 AMSept 9-Oct 24Ages 6-14$75The Company - an acting troupe for middle and high school studentsTuesdays, 7:00-9:00 PMSept 22-Nov 3Auditions: Sept 15Grades 6-12$140Fall Mini Camp - The Chocolate Touch, by Patrick Skene CatlingFriday, 9:00 AM -3:00 PMOctober 16Ages 6-14$40

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Workshop Players Auditions: The Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Paller This Sunday and Tuesday!
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 08 Sep '15

08 Sep '15

Workshop Players will hold auditions for The Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Paller and directed by Jonathan McCleery on Sunday, September 13 & Tuesday, September 15 at 7 pm. Call-backs will be Wednesday, September 16, 7 pm. The theater is located at 44820 Middle Ridge Rd. in Amherst. This is not your typical Christmas Carol. The time is Christmas Eve. Dickens and his wife have invited over friends for a Yuletide celebration. They ask Charles for a story. Charles whisks his guests up to the attic where the Dickens’ theatrical props are stored. There he distributes various parts for his guests to play in a story he’s just developing. The result is the familiar Christmas Carol story. 48 characters are portrayed by only 10 actors. The ability to portray several distinct characters is a must. English accents strongly recommended. Some characters use Cockney*. Some ages of the characters may be altered to accommodate casting requirements. Preparation: Children will be asked to tell a story with 2 or more characters in which they may act out the action and dialogue. Limit 2-3 minutes. Adults are asked to prepare 2 monologues which demonstrate an ability to portray distinct characters. Limit 3 minutes total for both. Call backs will consist of readings from the script. Some acting exercises may also be included in the audition process. Rehearsals: Tentatively set for Mondays through Thursdays from 7-9 pm at the theater. Tech rehearsal will be Sunday November 15 at 2 pm. Come to auditions with any conflicts you may have. Since school will be in session we will try to limit the number of rehearsals involving the children, and we will send them home as early as possible. However, the closer we get to opening, the more frequent rehearsals will be, and the later they will run. Please be advised. We require a parent or guardian to be present for each child while rehearsing. Charles Dickens – Please understand: we are not casting Scrooge, we are casting Dickens who portrays Scrooge. Dickens was in his early 30’s when Christmas Carol was written. High energy, engaging and winsome, although melancholy at the opening. The Child – about 10 years old. Precocious, troublesome, the embodiment of Dickens’ repressed inner child, struggling to find release in Dickens’ writing. Mark Lemon – Editor of Punch magazine, a humorous weekly. Good natured. Loves a joke, but tends to complain about unexpected events. Huge appetite and waistline. A fat suit might be necessary. Plays First Portly Gentleman, Fezziwig, Fat Man, Man on the Bed. Frederick Dickens – Charles’ younger brother, early 20’s. Something of'a ne’er-do-well but of the charming'variety. Portrays Fred, Young Scrooge, Peter Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (first appearance), Old Joe* Clarkson Stanfield – an artist. About 32. Has a gentle yet mischievous demeanor. A major plus if you can play violin reasonably well. Portrays Bob Cratchit, Ghost of Christmas Past, Topper, The Thin Man, The Undertaker*. Helen Hogarth – 10-year-old niece of Charles Dickens. Portrays a Caroller, Fan, a Little Fezziwig, Belinda Cratchit. Charley Dickens – Charles’ son, also about 10 years old. Portrays a Caroller, Young Ebenezer, a Little Fezziwig, Tiny Tim, the Boy Mrs. Stanford – Wife of Clarkson, early 30’s. Delicately featured. Sings a duet in the course of the play. Portrays Belle, Martha Cratchit, Mrs. Fred’s sister, the Charwoman*. Catherine Dickens – Wife of Charles, late 20’s or early 30’s. Taller than Mrs. Stanford. Sings a duet in the course of the play. Portrays Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Crachit, Mrs. Fred, Mrs. Dilber* John Forster – Dickens’ closest friend and advisor. 30’s. Gruff. Intimidating in appearance and demeanor, yet with an underlying playfulness. Portrays, Second Portly Gentleman, Ghost of Jacob Marley, Dick Wilkins, Ghost of Christmas Present, Man with Handkerchief, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (second appearance) Please direct your questions to the director: Jonathan McCleery (strongheart11(a)yahoo.com) Performance dates will be: November 19-21 and 28-29; December 4-6 and 11-13 Come be part of retelling this classic tale in such a unique and fascinating way. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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