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LCCC THEATRE AUDITIONS "THE DIVINERS"
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Lorain County Community College Theatre Department announces Auditions for "The Diviners" by Jim Leonard Jr. Directed by Dave Cotton Audition Dates: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2 - 5 pm Monday. Sept. 14, 7 - 10 p.m. LCCC¹s Cirigliano Studio Theater Performance Dates: November 19-21, 2015 According to the Samuel French catalogue, ³this marvelously theatrical play is the story of a disturbed young man and his friendship with a disenchanted preacher in southern Indiana in the early 1930s. When the boy was young he almost drowned. This trauma and the loss of his mother in the same accident has left him deathly afraid of water. The preacher, set on breaking away from a long line of Kentucky family preachers, is determined not to do what he does best. He works as a mechanic for the boy's father. The town doesn't have a preacher and the women try to persuade him to preach while he tries to persuade the child to wash. When the preacher finally gets the boy in the river and is washing him, the townspeople mistake the scene for a baptism. They descend on the event and, in the confusion, the boy drowns.² Monologues are welcome, but the focus of the auditions will be on cold readings of scenes from the script. Please plan on staying for the entire audition session. Those wishing to audition should email or call Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin (jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu - 440-366-7120) indicating which date they plan to audition. A copy of the script is on reserve at the LCCC Bass Library circulation desk. The following roles are available. Nothing has been precast. BUDDY LAYMAN an idiot-boy. Buddy is 14 years old. He needs to be physically fit and very agile. Ideally, the actor playing this role will be small of stature. JENNIE MAE LAYMAN his sister. Jennie Mae is 16 years old. She has been shouldering the burden of keeping the house since the death of her mother. FERRIS LAYMAN their father, a mechanic. Late 40¹s - early 50¹s. He is good hearted, opinionated and not much of a disciplinarian. C.C. SHOWERS a backsliding preacher. C.C. is 30. For 12 years he has been a hellfire and damnation preacher in Kentucky. He discovered that ³thinking and preaching don¹t mix² so he left that life and has been walking and thinking for three months searching for a new life. NORMA HENSHAW owner of the Hoosier Dry-Goods, a true believer 40¹s - 60¹s. She is a very determined woman. She knows what¹s right and she will do everything in her power to see that it happens. DARLENE HENSHAW her niece. 17-18 She is anxious to get out and live life in spite of her aunt¹s oppressive ways. GOLDIE SHORT owner of the Dine-Away-Café. 40¹s - 60¹s. She is more interested in business than religion, but she is as devout as she can be. BASIL BENNETT a farmer, the local doctor of sorts. 50¹s - 60¹s. He is full of solid, country wisdom. He cannot tolerate new-fangled machines like tractors and automobiles. LUELLA BENNET his wife, a doubter. 40¹s - 60¹s. She is an eternal skeptic, but follows the crowd. MELVIN WILDER a farmhand. 21 - 22 A young man who ³knows it all². After all, he has been through the Army¹s basic training - twice! DEWEY MAPLES a young farmhand. 17 - 18 Young , impressionable. He is easily led by Melvin. Jeremy K. Benjamin Director of Theatre Production Manager/Technical Director/Designer Lorain County Community College (440) 366-7120 jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu ³After all of our studies we acquire only that which we put into practice.² -Goethe

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Location Scouting
by Brian Walker via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Looking for location for film shoot: Cafe or restaurant (preferably cafe or coffeehouse) in NE Ohio area for web series Pinheads Filming date: September 19 Preferred locations: Cleveland area or Akron/Barberton area

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Musical auditions for high school guys!!!!!
by Molly Cornwell via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

AUDITIONS AT HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL for *High School Guys*! (all female roles are cast with HB students) *25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE musical* September 9, 10, 11 - 4:00-6:00 pm Sept. 9- Vocal Sept. 10- Acting Sept. 11 - Dance Rehearsals will 3:30/4:00 pm to 6:00/6:30 pm Monday thru Friday Production dates: November 20 and 21, 2015 Specifically looking for the roles of Chip, Dads, Olive's dad, Coneybear's dad *Molly* Cornwell *Theatre Director* Phone 216-320-8796, ext.7125 mcornwell(a)hb.edu -- <http://www.hb.edu/> * <http://www.facebook.com/HathawayBrownSchool> <http://twitter.com/#!/hathawaybrown> <http://www.hb.edu/cf_news/rss.cfm> <http://www.hb.edu/page.cfm?p=4099> Hathaway Brown School *19600 North Park Boulevard Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

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Dobama Theatre's 56th Season Begins This Week
by JD Tell via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

DOBAMA THEATRE OPENS ITS 56th SEASON WITH THE OHIO PREMIERE OF OR, by Liz Duffy Adams Based loosely on true events, OR, takes place (mostly) during one night in the life of Aphra Behn, real life poetess, spy, and soon to be the world’s first professional female playwright. Sprung from debtors’ prison after a disastrous overseas mission, Aphra is desperate to get out of the spy trade. Can Aphra resist the charms of her new love - actress Nell Gwynne, save King Charles II’s life, win a double agent his pardon, and finish her latest play all in one night? Find out in this funny, sexy, and inventive neo-Restoration comedy. Featuring Lara Mielcarek*, Geoff Knox* and Natalie Green+Directed by Shannon Sindelar * Member of Actors' Equity Association +Equity Membership Candidate OR, is performed without intermission and runs 90 - 100 minutes. PREVIEW NIGHT - Thursday, September 3rd at 7:30 pm All seats $10 - General AdmissionTalkback following performance. OPENING NIGHT - Friday, September 4th at 8 pmTickets $26-28; Students $10Preshow Talk at 7:15 pm Champagne Reception following performance.CENTER SECTION SOLD OUT for OPENING NIGHTONLY SIDE SECTION SEATS AVAILABLE MEMBERS NIGHT - Saturday, September 5th at 8 pmTickets $26-28; Students $10Reception for Dobama Members at 6:30 pmPreshow Talk at 7 pmActor Talkback following performance. PAY AS YOU CAN PERFROMANCE - Sunday, September 6th at 7:30 pmName your own price.Reservations can be made in advance for $5 or more.Tickets may be purchased at the window the evening of the performance for $1 or more.No Reserved Seats; General Admission OR, runs Thursdays - Sundays through October 4, 2015 Reservations for any performance may be made by calling 216-932-3396 or 24/7 at www.dobama.org

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Casting Call
by Steps To Life via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

CASTING CALL WEB SERIESFILMING LOCATION - CLEVELAND, OH Filming starts: This Fall, 2015Summary: A web series about four single ladies' dating experiences. Drama/comedy. Please submit headshots, resumes and the role you are interested in to:admin@theIndieArtistInstitute.com Submission Deadline: September 10th, 2015 We are currently looking to cast the following roles: Main Characters Chad is African-American, in his late 20's- mid 30’s. He is a music producer and eventually becomes the unassuming love interest of Mya. He is tall, dark and handsome with a personality that can best be described as polished with a little bit of edge. He is mild mannered, yet, has a strong presence. Brian African-American, in his late 20’s- mid/late 30’s and is an independent author. He is the love interest of Summer. He is funny as well with a colorful personality. You never know when he’s going to say something funny that catches you off guard. He loves Summer and is always trying to compromise his sexual needs for her journey of refraining from sex. Yet, sometimes, he can’t help but show his frustration. Ed African American or mixed race, in his mid 30’s. He is a workout buff and it shows. At first glance, you would get the impression that he was a pretty boy lady’s man. However, he’s a cool, down to earth heart throb. He is genuine and sincere and the love interest of Laila. He runs a big brother mentoring program for young boys. He loves life, is upbeat, and has effortless swag and sex appeal. SUPPORTING CHARACTERS Ms. Shelton mid 50's or older, an all seeing eye who meddles and always has an opinion about the girl's love life. Sean African-American, late 20's - mid 30's, an ex-love interest of one of the leading ladies. He has an agenda to reclaim his love for his ex- even though she has moved on and is married. Micheal African-American, late 20's- late 30's. Is friends with the main characters and a lady's man. He is constantly trying to convince the group that they should be more open than committed. His character is a source of comic relief. Lisa late 20's - early 30's. She is the beautiful, seductive, assistant to Brian. She causes a lot of friction between Brian and his girlfriend Amber, but, she loves torturing Amber. Summer late 20's mid 30's. She has unfinished business with Ed. Their past is hot and full of mystery.

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Auditions For Café Murder
by The Wadsworth Footlighters via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

The Wadsworth Footlighters will be holding auditions for... "Café Murder” By: Nathan Hartswick Directed By: Cory Ott WHEN: September 8th @ 6pm and September 9th @ 6pm Performers only have to attend one audition date. WHERE: Grace Lutheran Church (146 High Street, Wadsworth, OH) WHO: Anyone over the age of 16. (Or Younger With Parent Permission) We are looking to cast 9 or more Total Actors (7 females, 2 either male or female) AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Please come prepared to do some improv. There will also be a cold readings from the script. MUST BE AVAILABLE OCTOBER 16th, 17th, and 18th FOR PERFORMANCES. *Please bring calendars and a list of conflicts between the dates of September 10th through October 18th. We will work around conflicts as much as possible. *Please bring a photo of yourself so we can connect names with faces. Synopsis: Rosemary Saint-John is a loud, annoying hypochondriac convinced she is allergic to water. Celebrating her birthday at a restaurant with her four kooky sisters–a hippie, a valley girl, a trucker and a banker–Rosemary makes enemies with everyone around her. When she disappears and is presumed murdered, the only objective witnesses in the restaurant are the audience members, who must cast their vote. Was it one of Rosemary’s sisters? The self-taught detective? The passionate French chef? The polite and proper mâitre d’? The sarcastic waiter? No one is above suspicion in this delightful dinner theatre murder mystery! Hope to see you there! The Wadsworth Footlighters Like us on Facebook!

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"The Star On My Heart" Original Play and Outreach Project
by Christine Cipriani via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild Teen Drama project presented the play I Never Saw Another Butterfly a few years ago. The play, about the Holocaust and the approximately 15,000 children of the Terezin concentration camp, was directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen. During that production, contact was made with Inge Auerbacher, one of the few child survivors of the Terezin camp. Since that time, Chris Cipriani and Miloro-Hansen have been working to bring Inge's amazing and inspirational story to the stage. Working with Inge Auerbacher's memoirs, and Inge herself, Angela has spent the last two years turning the events of Inge's life into a play. The Star On My Heart is an independent project in collaboration with Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, Chardon, and the Shore Cultural Centre, Euclid. The original play will premiere at both venues in November. Along with the performances there will be educational outreach, and Inge Auerbacher will be hosted in Ohio to attend the premier and to speak at a few limited engagements. This project was fortunate to receive an Ohio Arts Council grant through Shore Cultural Centre towards a portion of expenses. The OAC grant has a goal to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Shore Cultural Centre is extremely honored and thankful to have received this funding. Additional funding for the project will come from variety of sources, one being a recently launched Kickstarter campaign. A $5,000 Kickstarter goal must be reached by September 20, 2015 to receive the monies from that campaign. To help make this project a success, you can visit Kickstarter.com and search projects for The Star On My Heart. There you will be able to view a video and read more about this exciting project. You can also visit www.facebook.com/thestaronmyheart or contact Chris Cipriani at 216-289-8578 for more information about the production, student outreach or sponsorship opportunities. Shore Cultural Centre Corporation is a 501(C)3 nonprofit. We appreciate everyone that is providing support for this original play by an Ohio artist and educational outreach project.

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The North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Addams Family" a new musical
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

The North Canton Playhouse presents: "The Addams Family" a new musical directed by Delorna Toy When: September 24 - October 11, 2015 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:30pm) (Saturday Sept. 26th is at 2:30 pm not 8:00) Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th St. N.E., North Canton) Tickets: Adults $15.00 and Students/Seniors $13.00 This is a PG13 production. Tickets can be purchased online at North Canton Playhouse or by calling 330-494-1613. Synopsis: THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it's every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before - keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents.

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Mamai Theatre Company: DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, Free Library event, Radio Interviews with Playwright Ariel Dorfman and Director Katia P. Schwarz, and Post-Show Panels!
by Christine via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Mamai Theatre Company Presents DEATH AND THE MAIDEN by Ariel Dorfman Cleveland, Ohio, August 30, 2015 — Mamai Theatre Company <http://www.mamaitheatreco.org/> concludes its third season with new private and public funding grants, residency at the second of its two new venues - Playhouse Square - and a production of Ariel Dorfman <http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d5/DorfmanA1.jpg/250p…>’s chilling and relevant play, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_the_Maiden_(play)>, directed by Artistic Associate, Katia P. Schwarz, as well as exciting pre- and post-production surround events including a radio interview with Ariel Dorfman, a free community library event, and special post-show guest panels. Mamai's production of Death and the Maiden is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. DEATH AND THE MAIDEN A democratic age is dawning in an unspecified Latin American country. When her husband offers hospitality to a stranger, Paulina, haunted by her past, believes she recognizes their guest’s voice as that of the man who tortured her 15 years earlier. The 48 hours that follow radically alter the lives of all three. This 1991 thriller gave a new voice to women’s survivorship awareness, and is an unforgettable three-handed acting triumph. Director Katia P. Schwarz notes: “What resonates for me is that Paulina’s experiences represent the stories of countless others who have lived through the brutal dictatorships of Latin America, South Africa’s Apartheid era and others. The play serves as a stark reminder of the human rights violations we continue to witness in the world today.” DEATH AND THE MAIDEN by Ariel Dorfman Directed by Katia P. Schwarz Scenic Design by Don McBride Costume Design by Katia P. Schwarz Lighting Design by Rob Peck Sound Design by Richard Ingraham Properties Design by Cody Swanson SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 4, 2015 Kennedy's at Playhouse Square <http://www.playhousesquare.org/venues/detail/kennedys-theatre> 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:30 pm With: Derdriu Ring* as Paulina Jeffrey Grover* as Gerardo Terence Cranendonk as Roberto *Actor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association TICKETS: <http://sic.brownpapertickets.com/>www.mamaitheatreco.org or phone the Playhouse Square Box Office directly at 216.241.6000 Adults: $22 Seniors (65 & older): $20 Students (25 & under): $15 Air-Conditioned. Ample area garage and street parking. Open seating with the exception of press and sponsors. Please arrive early. Note: This production venue is not ADA Accessible. Special Pre Show Events: - Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm DISCUSSION WITH DEATH AND THE MAIDEN DIRECTOR & MAMAI THEATRE COMPANY MEMBERS Beachwood Branch - Cuyahoga County Public Library <http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Branches/Beachwood.aspx> 25501 Shaker Blvd. Please register at www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-831-6868 Join Death and the Maiden director Katia P. Schwarz and Mamai Theatre Company members to read and engage in a discussion of the political context of the play and the fascinating life of playwright, Ariel Dorfman. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free and open to all. - Thursday, September 10th at 2:30 pm 104.9 WCLV - MIDDAY PROGRAM Tune in to hear DEATH AND THE MAIDEN director Katia P. Schwarz discuss the production. - Thursday, September 17th at 2:00pm & 10:00 pm 90.3 WCPN - THE SOUND OF APPLAUSE Tune in as Dee Perry talks with DEATH AND THE MAIDEN playwright Ariel Dorfman and hear actors Derdriu Ring and Jeffrey Grover perform a scene from the play. Special Post Show Events at Kennedy's, Playhouse Square: - Sunday, September 20th LIVING UNDER A DICTATORSHIP Panelists will include guests who have experienced life under dictatorship. - Sunday, September 27th HEALING FROM TRAUMA Panelists will include Alexander Leslie, Director of Prevention Programs from the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. Mamai Theatre Company was co-founded in 2010 by Bernadette Clemens, Wendy Kriss, Christine McBurney, and Derdriu Ring. Mamai (pronounced Mah' may) is the Gaelic word for “mother.” Four working mothers, theatre artists, colleagues, and friends arrived at a place where it was time to create opportunities for themselves and their community. “Don’t wait to create” became the inspiration for Mamai Theatre Company. Our mission is to create intelligent, relevant classical theatre that offers an artistic home for Cleveland's theatre artists, and equal opportunity for women in the professional theatre community. In 2013 The Plain Dealer announced, “Mamai Theatre Company...has made a howling entrance onto the city’s artistic scene” and named their inaugural production, Medea, a top-10 theatre event of the year. In 2014 LandofCleve.net added, “In only a few short years, Mamai Theatre Company has established themselves as a major player in the Cleveland theatre community." We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. www.mamaitheatreco.org mamaitheatrecocleveland(a)gmail.com

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CALL FOR MUSICIANS! TMP Application EXTENDED to 9/5!
by Megan Gargano via NEohioPAL 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

*The Movement Project 2015-2016 Season* *Call for Musicians: * *Application Due September 1st Extended to September 5th!* The Movement Project is a professional modern dance company whose mission is to challenge perspectives, evoke social change and to bridge communities through the power of movement. For our 2015-2016 season, TMP is creating a new work exploring the physical and emotional state of musicians during performance. We are looking to hire 3 musicians to compose, collaborate and perform with 3 TMP choreographers. Together, the choreographer and artist will create a piece with original composition and a choreographic work that explores the complexities in the musical score, as well as the physical embodiment of musicians in performance. The final product will include 3 dance solos accompanied onstage by a musician. Length of each solo will be between 5-6 minutes long. Meaning each musician must compose a work between 5-6 minutes in length. The performance will take place May 20th and 21st, 2015 at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and a “work in progress preview” on February 27th (location TBD). Who are we looking for? ● Professional musicians, undergrad/graduate students working towards a degree in music ● Any instrument or musical genre/style ● Musician who can write and compose music ● Are available the dates and times listed on our website below FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: Visit our website at the following link: APPLICATION <http://www.themovementproject.org/collaboration/> *Any questions? Email us at info(a)themovementproject.org

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