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PAID SYNAGOGUE CHOIR POSITIONS
by Sharon Shaffer via NEohioPAL 26 Jul '15

26 Jul '15

PAID SYNAGOGUE CHOIRPOSITION TENOR AND LOW BASSsoloists NEEDED MUST: HAVE strong solo “classical” voice background BE an excellent music reader Twice monthly services Rehearsal same day Start August/September 2015 through June 2016HIRING NOW!! PLEASE CALL CHOIR DIRECTOR Sharon Shaffer 216-225-3439

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Musical Theatre Intensive with Broadway veterans Aug 3-7!
by Juliette Savelli via NEohioPAL 26 Jul '15

26 Jul '15

Welcome, ALL musical theater enthusiasts! Savelli Dance and Martial Arts is excited to offer a MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE, August 3-7, with Broadway veterans Jennifer Savelli and Sean McKnight! Attendees will prepare an audition song, learn a monologue, have a headshot taken, and perform a musical theater number on the last day of camp. Valuable insider tips about all things having to do with the auditioning process and the do’s and don’ts for the trade as well as future training advice will be given. — walk into any audition with more confidence! For more info click the link below. You do not want to miss this! http://image11.photobiz.com/7798/20150702084535_194090.pdf <http://image11.photobiz.com/7798/20150702084535_194090.pdf> Register via email SavelliDanceandMartialArts(a)gmail.com <mailto:SavelliDanceandMartialArts@gmail.com>

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Not too late to schedule your audition for "The Last Five Years"
by Ted Larsen via NEohioPAL 26 Jul '15

26 Jul '15

/Auditions for "The Last Five Years" are coming up this week -- it's not too late to schedule your audition with Strongsville Community Theatre!/ Auditions: Tuesday, July 28 & Wednesday, July 29, 7-9 PM Callbacks (by invitation only): Thursday, July 30, 7-9 PM This is a non-equity production; no AEA contracts will be offered. All auditions will be held at the Strongsville Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road. For more information, bios of the directors, and a downloadable audition form, please go to StrongsvilleCommunityTheatre.com/AuditionInfo.html Show Dates: October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 Seeking strong vocalists/actors for the following roles, ages 20-35: - Catherine Hiatt - a struggling actress, 20s. - Jamie Wellerstein - a rising novelist, 20s. Also seeking a small and dedicated acting crew that will double as on-stage extras throughout the show. Those interested in auditioning should contact director Allison Naso via email to schedule an audition appointment: allison.naso(a)gmail.com. Please be prepared to sing two brief pieces (16-32 bars, ballad and up-tempo) in the style of the show. As this show is sung through, auditioners are encouraged to select pieces that showcase their ability to act through song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key; no a capella or pre-recorded music. An accompanist will be available. Auditioners will also be asked to provide a performance resume; a photograph/head shot is appreciated, but not required.

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Last Minute Extra Spots Added for BECK CENTER TEEN MUSICAL THEATER CAMPS starting this MONDAY, JULY 27
by Jonathan Kronenberger via NEohioPAL 26 Jul '15

26 Jul '15

Beck Center for the Arts' Theater Department has opened up a few additional spots for our Sold Out Musical Theater Camp. We start Monday, July 27, but that does not mean you have to miss out! If interested in securing one of these few remaining spots in the camp, please contact Jonathan Kronenberger, Associate Director of Theater Education at jkronenberger(a)beckcenter.org. Musical Theater Camp: The Best of Broadway Ages 13 to 19, #2814 July 27-August 14; Monday-Friday; 3 weeks; 12 to 4 pm; Tuition: $365; Performances on August 14 & 15 at 7:30 pm This musical theater camp is for students who are serious and passionate about performing musical theater. Participants work with a director, musical director and choreographer as a dedicated team to pull together an original musical revue: The Best of Broadway. Songs and material are selected specifically for the students involved, creating a totally unique experience. If you love musicals, you'll love this camp. Tuition does not include admission to performances. Tickets to performances are $5 each. * * * * * Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring regional artists.

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Wandering Aesthetics one-man performance gets RAVE Review...
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

From Yoly Heisler at Akronist.com <http://akronist.com/> “Wandering Aesthetics Theatre hosts ‘Boogers, Witches and Haints’ through Aug. 1 Welcome to the Cuckoo’s Nest, a make-believe hostel where anything can happen. “Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Spooky Stories from Appalachia” is the end product of a long walk full of storytelling and adventure-gathering along the Appalachian Trail by Director Benjamin Rexroad and Actor Kyle Jozsa, from Wandering Aesthetics Theatre. The play is currently showing inside the back room of the Standing Rock Cultural Arts Events gallery in Kent. It is a room full of colorful yet disturbing artwork crowding inwards onto a small stage barely big enough for one man to move around in, flapping his arms, singing out loud, hearing voices from inside cups and waving a blanket around as if it were another person. Across the floodlights, nearly three dozen people sat staring at an empty rocking chair, waiting. It was hot and stuffy, as if we were all inside cabin with only one door and no windows. This is the place where complicated stories can be laid bare. Stories of boogeymen that come knocking and scratching at your bedposts, witches of all colors and creeds, and haints of places you would rather not venture into. Haints? What are haints? Well, they aren’t witches, and they aren’t boogeymen. They are what they are, and what they are is spooky. It began as a light-hearted banter between Kyle and his audience, but it quickly and stealthily became a conversation among a cast of 14 men and women, three dogs, and a bee, and creatures only our minds could see. Not all the characters spoke at once, but a good many of them tried. Kyle’s one man show twisted and turned until every imagined cast member threw its shadow over the audience. This was no campfire retelling of tired and overexposed ghost stories. Rather, it was as if we, the audience, were allowed to see inside the stories themselves, to hear and feel as the characters themselves heard and felt. The fourth wall, that invisible barrier through which the audience watches the show, was broken time and time again by innkeepers, creatures, the narrator, and yes, even the studio lighting technician. (Excellent play of lights there Kix (Kirsten Nicole), clever, but not so clever as to be found out.) The people in attendance ate it up, taking their places as one of the main characters in the story. A character that gasped and laughed, that pushed the actor to tell them more, and in one “too true to life” instance, to scream in a moment of sheer fright; the audience itself was complicit. “Boogers, Witches, and Haints” is delightful, frightful and thoroughly enjoyable. There are three more performances of this particular show scheduled for Saturday July 25, Friday July 31 and Saturday Aug. 1. Each retelling will vary slightly, so don’t be afraid to watch it more than once. Better hurry though because if you miss these three performances you will have to wait until Hallow’s Eve week in Akron to catch then again. 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."

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**Free Tai Chi at Playhouse Square, Cleveland, Ohio**
by Edward Niam via NEohioPAL 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

*Tai Chi Institute USA* *~The Movement of Life~* *~Free Tai Chi at Playhouse Square~* Tai Chi Institute USA is pleased to announce that it has again been chosen to be part of the Playhouse Square Free Summer Program. We will present an 9 week session teaching the ~The Movement of Life~ at Playhouse Square on Star Plaza every Wednesday from noon - 1:00 pm beginning July 8 and ending on September 2. Our free classes are open to everyone and no previous training is necessary. Please join us for a beautiful time of fellowship and harmony as we experience together "one spirit, one breath, one life." ~The Movement of Life~ is a unique program suitable for all ages blending the healing qualities of Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu and Acupressure to fine tune and recharge your mental, physical and spiritual health. Physical benefits may include improved posture, balance and flexibility, added strength and endurance, an improved digestive system, increased muscle and bone density, normalized metabolism, weight loss and a stronger immune system. Favorable mental and spiritual results include relieving of tension and stress, releasing anxiety, creating a mind-body connection, enhancing focus and awareness, removing energy blocks, gaining a sense of calmness and well-being and lessening mood swings. ~The Movement of Life~ can also positively affect conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, Parkinson’s and diabetes. About our facilitator: Sifu Edward Niam is a Master of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Shaolin Healing Touch and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been helping people utilize the secrets of alternative health and wellness therapies for more than 40 years. The classes will be held every Wednesday outside on Star Plaza for 9 consecutive weeks from July 8 - September 2. We have an inside venue during inclement weather. For more information please contact Heather Marshall at Playhouse Square, 216-640-8541 or the Institute at 330-564-7558, taichicleveland(a)gmail.com. "…Every step brings the flesh closer to the earth. Every breath reunites the soul with the heavens. Each figure is a unique personification of the universe with an endless yearning to blend its essence with the Great Ultimate, the Tai Chi." https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/free-tai-chi-playhouse-square-edward-niam?tr… Tai Chi Institute USA ~The Movement of Life~ Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training www.athletetrainingusa.com Sifu Edward Niam Master-TCM, SKF http://twitter.com/edwardniam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8440 Washington Street Suite 106 Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com taichicleveland(a)gmail.com "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." **Complete Class Schedule** Classes, Tai Chi *~The Movement of Life~* Monday: · Federated Church – *Seniors* Tai Chi, 10 am – Chagrin Falls Tuesday · Hillcrest Academy – Tai Chi, 6:30 pm – South Euclid Wednesday · Kings Gym – Tai Chi, 9:30 am – Bedford Heights · Kings Gym - Tai Chi, 7:00 pm – Bedford Heights Thursday · All About Dance by Kristen – Tai Chi, 7:00 pm – Stow Saturday · Hillcrest Academy – Tai Chi, 10 am – South Euclid · Namaste Yoga Studio – Tai Chi, 12:30 pm – Northfield **Check “Class Schedule” on our website for details regarding every event** ~The Movement of Life~ is a unique program suitable for all ages blending the healing qualities of Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu and Acupressure to fine tune and recharge your mental, physical and spiritual health. Physical benefits may include improved posture, balance and flexibility, added strength and endurance, an improved digestive system, increased muscle and bone density, normalized metabolism, weight loss and a stronger immune system. Favorable mental and spiritual results include relieving of tension and stress, releasing anxiety, creating a mind-body connection, enhancing focus and awareness, removing energy blocks, gaining a sense of calmness and well-being and lessening mood swings. ~The Movement of Life~ can also positively affect conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, Parkinson’s and diabetes. About our facilitator: Sifu Edward Niam is a Master of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Pa Kua Chang, Shaolin Healing Touch and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been helping people utilize the secrets of alternative health and wellness therapies for more than 40 years. Please note that as a member of Tai Chi Institute USA there are 7 weekly classes at 5 locations that you are welcome to attend. Classes are held at Federated Church in Chagrin Falls, Hillcrest Academy in South Euclid, Kings Gym in Bedford Heights, All About Dance! By Kristen in Stow and Namaste Yoga Studio in Northfield. Details for each class can be found on the Calendar on the home page of our website. The fee structure for 2015 is as follows: 8 week session per person - $120.00, 8 week session per couple (spouse, partner, family member) - $200.00. To register call the Institute at 330.564.7558, email us at taichicleveland(a)gmail.com or visit our website and register and pay online using the secure PayPal link. Or Mail your check made payable to Edward Niam, 8440 E. Washington Street, Suite 106, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023. Register early – class size is limited. www.taichicleveland.com *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, open your heart,still your mind and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam Master-TCM, SKF http://twitter.com/ <http://goog_682850697>edwardniam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8440 Washington Street Suite 106 Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 330.564.7558 http://sifuedwardniam.icnbuys.com www.taichicleveland.com taichicleveland(a)gmail.com "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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Skyview Lodge - Help Wanted - Female Vocalist
by Linda Hudson via NEohioPAL 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

We are Seeking a Female Vocalist. Top 40 Dance Band. If interested...please respond with abilities. Respond to skyshop1(a)aol.com

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Seeking DIrector for Comedy
by Gary Maher via NEohioPAL 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

The Hudson Players are still seeking interested director candidates for our Fall Production of the comedy/farce Play On! Auditions: Sept. 13 & 14 - 7 p.m. Performances: Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 15*, 20 & 21. By Rick Abbott Play On! is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does. When the authoress decides to give a speech on the state of the modern theatre during the curtain calls, the audience is treated to a madcap climax to a thoroughly hilarious romp. Even the sound effects reap their share of laughter. The Hudson Players are entering their 76th Season of quality community theater. Interested candidates should email their resume to vp(a)hudsonplayers.com <mailto:vp@hudsonplayers.com> .

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

Book now and show up to your next audition with high quality headshots to represent you as the serious actor you are. Here are my rates; $100 for one client on location (outdoor setting) $150 for two clients on location (You're only paying $75 each!) $200 for one client in studio $300 for two clients in studio (Only $150 each for studio!) Proofs emailed to you within 24-48 hours of our shoot. Final worked up photos delivered in email within 48 hours of you making your selections. The best part is YOU OWN THESE! That means you can print them whenever and wherever as often and as much as you need to. For more details on what the sessions include, please visit me at: http://www.pendolinophotography.com/rates-booking-info/ Please contact me directly prior to submitting payment. I have my work on my website but for easier viewing I also have it on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/PendolinoPhotography http://instagram.com/gregorypendolino# I'm sure if you're involved in film or theater in Northeast Ohio we already have quite a few common friends so please feel free to add me on Facebook as well. Thanks!

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Review of "Cinderella" at Playhouse Square
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 25 Jul '15

25 Jul '15

The slipper fits for touring, storybook telling of ‘Cinderella’ Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics The making of the Broadway musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is a bit of a fairytale story in itself. Once there was an enchanting actress known as Julie Andrews, who was seeking a star vehicle for a new medium called television. Taking an ancient folktale of European origin, which had since been sanitized and transformed into an animated film by a mouse called Disney, corporate executives at CBS conjured a new script about the young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother. And they commissioned a new score from the legendary songsmiths Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers. Simply staged for the small screen, the live broadcast of “Cinderella” reached over 100 million viewers in 1957, was revived in 1965 (starring Lesley Ann Warren) and again in 1997 (featuring Brandy, with Whitney Houston as the fairy godmother). The musical remained relatively dormant for a decade until it was reimagined for the Broadway stage by playwright Douglas Carter Beane. Beane revisited French author Charles Perrault’s early interpretation of the story and worked in some modern-day sensibilities as well. The result offers a courageously kind and occasionally sassy Cinderella who rescues the floundering Prince – now an orphan whose leadership is being undermined by the scheming Lord Protector, Sebastian – as much as he rescues her. Also in this version, the evil step-mother and step-sisters are more human and humorous, with step-sister Gabrielle depicted as a sympathetic character in love with a political radical seeking better treatment for the poor. Additional songs are introduced that have been lifted from other Rodgers and Hammerstein scores and scattered throughout this production. The new “Cinderella” opened in midtown Manhattan in 2013 and ran for nearly two years with reviews that either found the glass slipper half full or half empty. The national tour of the show, which began in 2014, has just stopped at Playhouse Square to cast its spell over local theatergoers. For the rest of this review, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/

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