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Call for One Act Submissions
by Wanda Wareham via NEohioPAL 30 Jul '15

30 Jul '15

The Fine Arts Association announces a Call for Submissions for: The 20th Annual One Act Festival - The Originals It's our 20TH ANNIVERSARY! The Fine Arts Association will once again showcase original, never been published 10-minute plays. Those chosen will be fully produced as part of the 20th Annual One Act Festival - The Originals in April 2016 at The Fine Arts Association. Submissions of original ten-minute plays will be accepted beginning August 1, 2015. NEW THIS YEAR: Up to TWO 10-minute submissions will be accepted per playwright. The number of plays to be produced will be at The Fine Arts Association's discretion and will depend on the mix of qualified submissions. The plays selected will be given full production within the capabilities and budget of The Fine Arts Association. There will be no monetary stipend for plays used in the Festival. There are no submission fees for this Festival. Submission deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2015 Notification: Between January 8-18, 2015 Festival Dates: April 8-23, 2016 Complete Submission Guidelines at http://fineartsassociation.org/theatre/audition.html#one-act-submissions Questions - call 440-951-7500 x103. The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Like Us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/TheFineArtsAssociation> Follow Us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/TheFineArtsAssn> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Young Frankenstein closing weekend in Oberlin!
by Nina Fisher via NEohioPAL 30 Jul '15

30 Jul '15

What: Young Frankenstein presented by The MAD* Factory! Where: Oberlin High School, 281 N. Pleasant St., Oberlin, Ohio 44074 When: July 31st and August 1st at 7pm, August 2 at 2:30pm Tickets: Admission is $10 for Adults and $5 children 11 and under. Seating is first come first served, doors open a half hour before curtain. Please note that although this show is hilarious, it contains adult subject matter and is rated PG-13. If you have questions please contact Linda at 440-935-3875 From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked side-kick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan ~ Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks ~ Original Direction and Choreography by Susan Strohman ~“Puttin’ On The Ritz” ~ Words and Music by Irving Berlin© 1928, 1929 by Irving Berlin(ASCAP)©Renewed–“YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com Nina Fisher Program Director, The MAD* Factory

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Announcing: Creative Technology Mini E-Courses
by Megan Poletti via NEohioPAL 30 Jul '15

30 Jul '15

*heypoletti! LLC* is a woman-owned company specializing in creative technology for the modern musician. Our mission is to inspire not only musicians, but also artists, small businesses, and creative entrepreneurs to use technology to aid in the pursuit of their artistic visions. Covering topics such as social media marketing, recording techniques, and entrepreneurship, *heypoletti!*’*s* free Creative Technology Newsletter has already helped hundreds of musicians and artists. Now, *heypoletti!* is proud to present an original YouTube channel with Creative Technology Mini E-Courses. The channel launch includes 5 Mini E-Courses, with many more already on the way. If you want to find a portable recording device for your rehearsals or demos, this Introduction to the Zoom H4n <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_9iC-W8Wg8> video is a great place to start! Upcoming videos include ProTools tutorials, Sibelius and Finale tutorials, tutorials for Audacity (a free recording software), GarageBand and iMovie tutorials, and a series interviewing Creative Entrepreneurs who are doing exciting things for music! Check out the YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowKgYVrDrMllOWc8zgyzpQ/feed>, and be sure to subscribe so you can get notified when new videos are released!

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"On Track for Murder!"
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 30 Jul '15

30 Jul '15

Come to a play on the Lorain & West Virginia Railroad that is, "On Track for Murder!" on September 11-12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Passengers will board the train at the depot located at 46789 Route 18, Wellington, OH 44090 and enjoy an evening of mystery and murder as they get to participate in Pip and Daisy's wedding! Dessert will be served, as well. Tickets for the event can be purchased by going to the website www.lsra.org. Questions? Please call Lyn Crouse at 724-747-1783. *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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Midview Band Alumni
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 30 Jul '15

30 Jul '15

The Midview Band Alumni will begin practicing for their upcoming performances for the 2015-2016 school year. Come out and join the fun! Rehearsals will be held on Thursdays from 6-8 and it is not mandatory to attend, but is recommended you attend at least one if you are going to perform with the group. Rehearsal dates are August 20th, September 3rd, 10th, and 17th and October 1st in the band room at Midview High School 38199 Capel Road Grafton, Ohio 44044. The band will be performing at the 2nd Annual Midview Parade of Bands on September 19th at 7 p.m. and at the Homecoming Game on October 2nd at 7 p.m. You may perform in one or both events. If you have any questions, you may contact Josh Brunger at jbrunger(a)midviewk12.org or Lisa Carter at elprofecarter(a)gmail.com or 440-865-8700. -- *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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Olde Towne Hall Theatre
by Lisa Carter via NEohioPAL 30 Jul '15

30 Jul '15

*Disney on Broadway Musical Revue* We will be holding our annual Fundraising Musical Review on August 14th and 15th at 7:30 p.m. Our theme this year will be Disney themed so bring the entire family for a night of music and fun. Tickets will be $10 for everyone. Call the Box Office for Reservations at 440-327-2909. Our musical director will be Kim Mihalik and Choreographer will be Heidi Frees. We will be raffling off a season pass for our upcoming season each night! Please come out and support live entertainment at its best! Our theater is located at 36199 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 *Lisa L. Carter* elprofecarter(a)gmail.com

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Seeking Teaching Artists for Kids Love Musicals!
by Joanna Hunkins via NEohioPAL 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

*The Musical Theater Project *is looking for exceptional part-time teaching artists to bring the joy of musical theater to Northeast Ohio elementary school students during the 2015-16 school year. Explore the themes, stories and characters of classic musicals like Peter* Pan* and *The* *Wizard Of Oz* through dance, song and creative play. Our critically acclaimed *Kids Love Musicals!* program continues to grow, and we need gifted teachers and performers willing to share their art and heart. To view a full job description and apply, please visit our website at http://www.musicaltheaterproject.org/employment-opportunities/ Watch more about *Kids Love Musicals!* here <https://youtu.be/yPK4tFs1swA>. For more information, contact TMTP Executive Director Heather Meeker at 330-338-4267 or heather(a)MusicalTheaterProject.org.

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SEEKING a few good men! Auditions, HAIR (Weathervane Playhouse, Akron)
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

NEWS RELEASE Melanie YC Pepe Artistic Director 330.826.2626<tel:330.826.2626> HAIR Auditions tonight from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Weathervane Playhouse is looking for a few good men to audition for roles in HAIR. Ladies who are interested in joining our ensemble are invited to audition as well! Audition Be ready to learn a short dance combination. You will be asked to sing and read from the show. Synopsis Hair tells the story of Vietnam-era youths awkwardly but exuberantly creating their own rite of passage through the confusion around them. Among them are Claude and Berger; a pair of friends battling against Claude's draft notice, and Sheila, who is in love with both of them, but her politically-active lifestyle leaves her little time to act on her feelings. Ultimately, Claude decides that the hippie life isn't for him and goes to Vietnam. With themes of alienation and civil disobedience Hair illustrates the '60s generation's search for meaning through various "be-ins," "love-ins" and protests. Director Gwen Arment, a New York City resident, guest directs at Weathervane! In the New York area, she has directed at the Abingdon Theatre, Theatre 315, The Theatre Arts Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre (associate producer 1995), Broadway Theatre Institute for Musical Mondays Theatre Lab (Artistic Director 2002-2003) and The Century Center. Nationally, she also has directed at the South Jersey Regional Theater; Arundel Barn Playhouse in Maine; Charles Playhouse in Boston; Pennsylvania Stage Company; Mishler Theatre in Altoona, Pennsylvania; and at the Royal Palm Festival Theater in Florida where she received Carbonell nominations for choreography and performing. As a teacher of professional actors, alongside guest faculty instructors from the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 2004, Gwen co-founded and currently remains the artistic director and producer for Hell's Kitchen Musicals (HKM), a company which develops new works with readings, staged readings and showcases. Most recently, HKM produced the new musical, Peg O' My Heart, for New York City's 2011 Midtown International Theatre Festival. It won the award for best musical. Among the many celebrated artists with whom Gwen has worked are Gower Champion, Peter Gennaro, Donald Saddler, Christopher Hewitt, Bob Herget, Tommy Tune, George Faison, Ron Lagomarsino and Gwen Verdon. ###

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BEER & IMPROV at Beck Center!
by Pat Miller via NEohioPAL 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

BEER & IMPROV<http://www.beckcenter.org/events/taste-create/> - A Taste & Create Event - Beck Center's Associate Board is hosting a new series of fun, creative and social events. Each event will feature an arts activity, adult beverages, appetizers, and more! Join us at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31 for the first in the series: BEER & IMPROV! The improv session will be led by Russ Stich founding member of Something Dada, Cleveland's longest running improv and comedy company. Cost is $25 and includes the improv session, two tickets for a Great Lakes Brewing Co. beer, appetizers from the Happy Dog, plus two $2 discounts for an upcoming Something Dada performance (excludes anniversary show). Purchase tickets by visiting beckcenter.org<http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=997411&prese…> or calling 216.521.2540 x19. Taste & Create events are 21 and over.

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Wandering Aesthetics' "phenomenal storytelling" brings laughter, fright to Kent
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Written by Alyssa Keown in the Akronist.com <http://akronist.com/> Wandering Aesthetics successfully captured their audience with both laughter and fright on the opening night of their storytelling production “Boogers, Witches and Haints: Spooky Stories from Appalachia.” The show is being presented at the Standing Rock Cultural Arts building in Kent, Ohio and the performance company welcomes all with hospitality and enthusiasm. Incorporating the company’s unique style, Benjamin Rexroad (Co-Artistic Director of Wandering Aesthetics) produced a show you will not find anywhere else. The production economically utilizes a minimalistic set, allowing solo-performer Kyle Jozsa to rely on his phenomenal storytelling talent to create the imagery and characters within the stories. He accomplishes this with wild, dramatic gestures and an abundance of voices. With these skills, Jozsa walks audiences through the trails of Appalachia and into different hostels where the artistic duo picked up the three frightening tales they present throughout the show. By moving all about the stage, and even jumping into the audience, Jozsa brings the audience to laughter and fright during these superstitious legends that Wandering Aesthetics took from the mountains and brought back to Akron, Kent, and many more places to come. The performance is open this coming weekend and I recommend, anyone looking for something new to experience in the theatre, go see this hour-long production of funny and eerie ghost stories. *** “Boogers, Witches and Haints” continues its run on Friday, July 31 and Saturday August 1. Standing Rock Cultural Arts Center is located at the North Water St Gallery, 300 N. Water St., Suite H, in Kent. Tickets are $15 per person and are available online at www.BWHKent.brownpapertickets.com <http://www.bwhkent.brownpapertickets.com/>. Reservations may also be made by calling (330) 990-5138. Tickets will be available at the door – but seating is limited so pre-orders are recommended. Check out another review by Yoly Glez M Heisler HERE <http://akronist.com/boogeymen-witches-haunt-appalachia-in-one-actor-product…>.

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