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Review of "Much Ado About Nothing" at Ohio Shakespeare FestivaOSF’s ‘Much Ado’ is the Bard at his comedic bestOSF’s ‘Much Ado’ is the Bard at his comedic best
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 06 Jul '15

06 Jul '15

OSF’s ‘Much Ado’ is the Bard at his comedic best Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics I’m no stranger to “Much Ado About Nothing,” but after seeing the Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s current production I feel as if I’ve finally seen this romantic comedy as it was meant to be seen. The story is set in the idyllic Italian town of Messina in the late-16th century, where we are invited into the home of Leonato (Robert Hawkes), a respectable nobleman living with his lovely young daughter, Hero (Tess Burgler), his sharp-tongued niece, Beatrice (Lara Mielcarek), and his brother, Antonio (Jim Fippin). They are visited by soldiers returning from war, including Don Pedro (David McNees), who is a close friend of Leonato’s, the earnest Lord Claudio (Joe Pine), the self-possessed Lord Benedick (Bernard Bygott), the malcontented Don John (Jason Leupold), and their assorted companions. Soon, Claudio falls in love with Hero and Hero with Claudio, and nothing seems capable of keeping them apart, though Don John tries mightily. Benedick hates Beatrice and Beatrice hates Benedick, and nothing seems capable of bringing them together, though their friends have other plans. Recently, I attended a Bollywood-inspired version of this play that was set in India and opened with a bharatanatyam dance accompanied by the Elizabethan song “Sigh No More, Ladies” translated into Hindi. Before that I saw a Great Lakes Theater production that transported its characters to the end of World War I. I’ve also seen the play turned into a black and white indie film set in modern-day California as well as an overproduced Hollywood movie overstuffed with A-listers like Denzel Washington as Don Pedro, Emma Thompson as Beatrice, Kenneth Branagh as Benedick, and Keanu Reeves as Don John. The play’s prevalence of accessible prose rather than the poetic verse that typically dominates Shakespeare’s comedies has no doubt encouraged these many inventive manifestations of the work. The absence of absurd Shakespearean conventions like cross-gender twins and interfering fairies make room for such folly as Bollywood and Keanu Reeves. But the OSF production demonstrates that this brilliant play plays best as written – that is, set in the 16th century, performed live, and occurring in a space similar to where it was conceived: a small-scale, Elizabethan-style stage under a canopy of stars. And under Terry Burgler’s unabashedly playful direction, this “Much Ado About Nothing” is the joyous affair one imagines being performed in the open-air playhouse in London that, in 1599, would become the Globe. For the rest of this review, go to: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/

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Need a video? Need a Director or Editor?
by Cole Kornell via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

KornelukFilmsVideo Production For YouPlease visit our website http://www.kornelukfilms.com/home.htmlKorneluk Films is a video production company, owned by filmmaker/actor Cole Kornell. He has much experience in many different roles both in front and behind the camera. You can see more about him and his work at http://www.colekornell.com His film reel is attached. Our clients are guaranteed a successful product because Korneluk Films works with you to create your needed video project. Our Services: Film Crew - Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, Script Supervisor, 1st Assistant Director, Writer, etc. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Promotional Videos - Music Video, Commericial, & Self Promotional (Acting Demo Reel/Artist Reel)_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Event/Presentation Recording - Wedding Videography, Theater Show Recording, and Funeral/Memorial video, & Sports event_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Film Production - Documentary Film, Micro Film, Short Film, & Feature Length Film_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Design - Graphic Design, Costume Design, Production Design_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Post Production - Editor, Color Correction, and DVD Production_________________________________________________________________________________________________ DVD Design - DVD Menu, DVD Case, DVD Label_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cole Kornell's Film Reel - Cole Kornell - Film Reel 2015 | | | | | | | | | | | Cole Kornell - Film Reel 2015 | | | | View on youtu.be | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | Korneluk Films, has worked on commercials, trailers, other promotional videos, design, done visual effects work, short films, and a feature film. Our goal is to create successful videos for our clients. Besides promotional work Korneluk Films can also either create your film or be a part of making your film. If you have the screenplay for a micro film, short film, or even a feature film Korneluk Films can do it's best to help create it. We can fill the positions of director, editor, writer, producer, production assistant, script supervisor, and more! So if you need a promotional video, film, or post DVD design contact Korneluk Films at kornelukfilm(a)gmail.com! For a proposal or just any question at all contact us Thank you Cole S. KornellActor/Filmmaker &Owner of Korneluk Films kornelukfilm(a)gmail.comwww.colekornell.comwww.kornelukfilms.com

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(Last Chance) Music Video CASTING - PAID
by Cole Kornell via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

We are receiving a wonderful array of talent for this music video and appreciate the interest. This week is the last week to apply as we will be making our decision at the end of this week. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ KORNELUK FILMSMusic Video CastingSong "Heartbeat" by singer/songwriter Lea MarraDirected by Cole Kornell GENRE: Fantasy SPECS: 1 Male & 1 Female Moon - Caucasian Female, look of 18 - early 30s, Long dark hair or willing to color, Skinny to Medium Build/Fit, Fair Skin/Pale Sun - Caucasian Male, look of 20s - early 30s, Hair malleable enough to put into bun, Muscular/Fit, Skin type open SHOOTING: Outside woods, late July - looking at a date after the 21st of July. Looking at the 25th or 26th of July as of now. PAY: Needed for only 1 Day of shooting (probably 6 hours at the most) SUBMISSION: Please send Headshot, any other pictures or comp cards, and resume to kornelukfilm(a)gmail.com to be considered. If we are interested you will hear back from us. Talent must be comfortable with makeup, costuming, and being barefoot. Male must be comfortable with being shirtless. Food and water will be provided. Heartbeat the Music Video shows the escape from human industry into nature. Lea finds an old Heartbeat storybook in the woods and opens it. The symbols inside then show us the story of the Sun and the Moon. After diving into the story, we see their struggle of never being able to be together and what they do once they are. In the end can they stay together? Lea Marra is a singer/songwriter from Northeast Ohio pursuing her dreams as a musician, playing in many different venues. You can following her at Lea Marra - Facebook Cole Kornell is an actor/filmmaker & Owner of Korneluk Films. You can see more of his work at www.colekornell.com & www.kornelukfilms.com Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Cole KornellDirector & Owner of Korneluk Films www.kornelukfilms.comwww.colekornell.com

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Yoga by Kim in North Royalton new yoga series starts monday!
by Kim Wasielewski via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

YOU CAN CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE Yoga Series Starts July 6 2015 Monday 7-8:30pm Yoga by Kim New location! Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church 6320 Royalton Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133 <http://www.yogabykim.com> www.yogabykim.com $10 a class if you pay by the month* (*NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR PRE PAID CLASSES) $15 drop in 9 CLASSES PRE PAID ($90) GETS YOU A FREE BOOK You Can Create An Exceptional Life by <http://www.hayhouse.com/authorbio/louise-hay> Louise Hay , <http://www.hayhouse.com/authorbio/cheryl-richardson> Cheryl Richardson (*NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR PRE PAID CLASSES) Join me for an enlightening series focusing on creating positivie changes in your life with baby steps every week! Together we will explore YOU CAN CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE while implementing simple steps to shift our energy combined with yoga. We will learn a new ways to shift our energy into living a life of vitality. You can join in anytime, no previous experience is necessary. Attending individual classes or the whole series is fine! Come and explore! Kim ATP R Reiki Master The Four Agreements 1. Be impeccable with your word. 2. Don't take anything personally. 3. Don't make assumptions. 4. Always do your best. " ― <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4402.Miguel_Ruiz> Miguel Ruiz, July 31 Strongsville City Jazz Concert Strongsville Sr. Center 7:30 PM August 12 Michael Heaton at the Strongsville Library Friends Author Event August 15 Reiki Master Strongsville Aug 22 Harmonic Journeys Show Rocky River August 23 Strongsville City Jazz Concert Hudson 6:00 PM September 20 Strongsville City Jazz Concert Chalet Metro Parks October 3 North Royalton Health and Wellness Expo 8am-12 North Royalton October 17 & 18 Holistic Health and Healing Expo North Olmsted October 25 Strongsville City Jazz Concert Church Benefit biz card angel april 2015_edited-1

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Cleveland IndieClub Free Meeting - July 19
by Johnny Wu via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

Started in October 2003, the Cleveland IndieClub is the longest running independent filmmaking social group in Northeast Ohio, it is free of charge and meets once a month in Cleveland. Cleveland IndieClub is a monthly (meet every third Sunday of each month) free get together for anyone interested in Independent filmmaking to get together showcase films less than 25mins long and network at a Chinese restaurant with a 75" TV. If you are interested in showing your film, trailer, music video or anything less than 25mins long (no x-rate or nc17), please let me know so we can add you to the list. As this is a public event, your listing/showing also permits you to be added to IMDB. For event information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/775055922613095/ July 19, 2015. Starts at 6:30pm sharp Li Wah Chinese Reataurant 2999 Payne Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 Plenty of parking spaces. Please patronage the venue if you can by ordering something. More information visit the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/clevelandindieclub/

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Alto Soloists - Don't Miss This Opportunity
by Mike Skerritt via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

Altos, let's get serious! Opportunities like this don't come along every day, or even every year! The First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland is looking for an alto soloist and section leader for its Chancel Choir for the coming September-thru-May Music and Fine Arts season, and beyond. In addition to excellent pay, here are some reasons to contact Dr. Robert Schneider right away with your interest and resume. Sing in a beautiful, landmark, Gothic sanctuary with excellent acoustics! Take advantage of ample solo opportunities to show off the voice you have worked so hard to develop! Work under the direction of internationally acclaimed Music Director and Organist Dr. Robert Schneider who has directed a choral concert in the Vatican in Italy, and has played virtually every European organ in the home towns of all the great classical composers including J. S. Bach. Participate in impressive special concerts an ordinarychurch program would never attempt. And I've just scratched the surface! Thursday evening rehearsals 7:15 to 8:45 PM. Sunday morning worship at 10:30 AM with warm up rehearsal at 9:45 AM. Excellent pay rate per service. DON'T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY! Auditions are this Thursday evening July 9 beginning at 7 PM For an audition time contact Bob Schneider at schneider.cleveland(a)gmail.com or (216) 921-7534 TODAY! Time's awastin'!!! Auditions will be in the church sanctuary at 3630 Fairmount Boulevard (at Eaton Road) in Shaker Heights. Ample parking in the rear of the church. A chorister will greet you at the door and direct you to the sanctuary.

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North Canton Playhouse presents: "MARY POPPINS" the Broadway musical
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

The North Canton Playhouse presents: "MARY POPPINS" the Broadway musical directed by Delorna Toy When: July 30th - August 16th, 2015 (Thurs.,Fri., Sat. at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm) Where: North Canton Playhouse Main Stage ( 525 7th st N.E. North Canton) Tickets: Adults 13.00 and St/Sr 12.00 produced with permission from Music Theatre International and funded by NEA; National Endowment for the Arts Synopsis: The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” Sarah Smith Office AdministratorNorth Canton Playhouse330-494-1693

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SUMMER IMPROV INTENSIVES! JUMP INTO THE IMPROV POOL! (See what I did there?)
by Marc Moritz via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

Summer is a time for Relaxation and Vacation! But *DON'T *take a Vacation from a fun and stress-free chance to learn! See what I did there? These *Drop-In Classes *are the perfect commitment-free answer. *Not that any of you have commitment issues!* *IMPROV FOR THE THEATRE - Hot Fun In The Summertime!* These *Drop-In Classes *focus on the basics of performance improvisation. Topics covered include: agreement (“yes and”); active listening; using the environment; basic narrative skills; understanding stage status; and making your fellow improviser look good. Students learn how to initiate scenes, build upon their scene partners' offers, and create scenes with a solid foundation. *Instructor:** Marc Moritz* *Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Day : Saturdays JCU-University Heights - Specific space TBD Dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29* Teens (16+) and Adults *Cost: $10*- Drop - In Rate *PER CLASS*. (That's $5/Hr. for those keeping score!) *Pay for 4 Classes in Advance for 10% Discount! (Cost will be $36.00 for 4 classes)* *Here are the exciting Topics/Skills Workshops:* *July 11 - BASIC TOOLBOX * There's no "denying" this Workshop addresses the Basics such as "Yes And", and the general rules and terminology of Improv. Put into practice through Improv Exercises. *July 18 - GAMES! GAMES! GAMES!* Exactly what it means. Interactive Theatre Games to stimulate Spontaneity, Team-Work ,Quick-Thinking and Ensemble-Building. *July 25 - WHO AM I? - Building Character* We will explore creating "in the moment" characters through specific physical work as well as character traits, status, and finding YOUR unique approach to the work. *August 1 - WHERE AM I? - Environments* This Class is all about creating strong and specific environments through space work, physical behavior and object work. *August 8 - SCENE WORK STRATEGIES - Walking and Talking!* We explore the building blocks to creating solid, truthful, and ensemble-driven Improv. *August 15 - STYLES* Theatre. Film. Literature. Current Events. We will explore the importance of every Improvisor to stay connected and immersed in our culture. We will do this through such Improv performance games as "Film Dubbing", "Group Expert", and "Styles". *August 22 - THIS IS LONG FORM * This Workshop explores the unique Chicago-Style Long Form , known as the HAROLD ; Conceived by Improv Guru , Del Close. Focusing on "Group Think", we will create full-length, interconnected scenes , as we build our own HAROLD. *August 29 - PUTTING IT TOGETHER * This final Drop-In is all about putting all the pieces together as we create our own "Afternoon At The Improv". *Contact**:**Marc Moritz **at: **marcmoritz(a)gmail.com <marcmoritz(a)gmail.com> **for more info and payment arrangements.* *MARC MORITZ* Marc originated the role of Talk Show Host in the Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim / Hal Prince Musical, *Merrily We Roll Along*. *Directing Credits include*: *Art* ,* A Raisin in the Sun*, *Christmas Schooner*, (TrueNorth Theatre) , *Hellcab*, *Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune* ( Blank Canvas Theatre), *The Walworth Farce*, *Gutenberg! The Musical!* , *Tigers Be Still*(Dobama Theatre) , *Three Guys Naked From the Waist Down*, *39 Steps*, *Don't Dress For Dinner* ( Weathervane Playhouse) , *A Broadway Christmas Carol* ( Clague Playhouse), *39 Steps* (Weathervane Theatre , New Hampshire) ,Frankenstein 1930 (Geauga Lyric Guild) , *Pajama Game* (Magnificat HS ). *Acting Credits include* : Tateh (*Ragtime*), Claudius (Hamlet), Mysterious Man (*Into The Woods*), Al Lewis (*Sunshine Boys*), Mushnik (*Little Shop of Horrors*), Mister Mister (*The* *Cradle Will Rock*), Grumio (*Taming of the Shrew*), Ezekiel Cheever (*The Crucible*), Malvolio(*Twelfth Night*), Joe Boyd*(Damn Yankees*), Otto Frank (*Diary of Anne Frank*), Emperor Joseph (*Amadeus*), and Touchstone (*As You Like It*). Theatres : Goodman , Long Wharf, New Harmony, Dobama, Karamu, Porthouse, Idaho Shakespeare, Riverside Shakespeare, Cleveland Playhouse, Great Lakes Theatre Festival. Marc was the Founder / Director of Cleveland's successful Improv Troupe - GIANT PORTIONS. He has taught Improv at ImprovOlympic and Second City in Chicago. He is currently a Master Teaching Artist with The Cleveland Playhouse Education Outreach Program, working with Middle and HS Drama Programs. Marc has taught acting at AMDA and CAP 21 in NYC and is currently an Adjunct at JCU.Marc was in the Returning Professional Program at Kent State University where he received his MFA.He is the Cleveland affiliate for MainStreet Musicals ( http://www.mainstreetmusicals.org) , a NY -based organization committed to nurturing new works regionally. <http://www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org/2015cabaret.html>

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PAID TENOR AND BASS SOLOISTS NEEDED
by Sharon Shaffer via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

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

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Voice lessons with Sharon Shaffer
by Sharon Shaffer via NEohioPAL 05 Jul '15

05 Jul '15

STUDY VOICE WITH SHARONSHAFFER Hello All, Have you beenthinking about taking voice lessons? Consider joining mein my private voice studio in Shaker Heights. I specialize inaudition prep, repertoire choice, breath technique and music reading. I have a master’sdegree in vocal performance and vocal pedagogy, and have been teaching for 30years. My students have gone on to major in voice and music theater at majorcolleges and conservatories, are singing on Broadway and in LA, and locally areperforming with the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, Cleveland Opera, Opera Circle,the Beck Center, CPT, Dobama, Pickwick and Frolic and more… No matter what yourage you can improve your voice and musicianship I look forward tohearing from you. Sharon Shaffer216-225-3439

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