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Review of "Ghost: The Musical" at Mercury Theatre Company
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

Mercury's 'Ghost: The Musical' lacks more than its mortal coil Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics It's as if theater producers don't attend theater. If they did, then witnessing the likes of "Dirty Dancing," "Flashdance" and the overabundance of other overproduced yet anemic screen-to-stage musicals would surely have sworn them off of ever creating "Ghost: The Musical." And still, it is with this show that the good folks at Mercury Theatre Company (formerly Mercury Summer Stock) have chosen to kick-start their season. Mercury has earned the reputation of infusing its productions with unbridled imagination, unbound energy, and unparalleled talent in lieu of an unlimited budget. The results have been mostly miraculous. But it would take a true act of God to revive a dead-on-arrival musical like this one. For more of this review, go to: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/

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FX Artist Needed TONIGHT
by Kristina Michelle via NEohioPAL 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

Film shoot in Columbia Station is in need of another FX ARTIST for a few hours work TONIGHT. If you are available, please contact Kristina at kristina(a)worldeonline.com and/or 440-308-4595. This is for ZOMBIE MAKEUP.

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2nd night of Canal Fulton Players presentation of An American Family by David Van Gaasbeek
by David Van Gaasbeek via NEohioPAL 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

Life for Jack Van Wert, recently divorced at the age of sixty, and for Janice Loeffler, recently jilted at the altar at the age of twenty two, could not get any worse. Or so they thought. On a fateful night, Jack, thinking he is going to meet a forty five year old woman on a blind date, and Janice, thinking she is going to meet a twenty eight year old man also on a blind date, come to Petra and Scott Thomas’ apartment for dinner only to discover that Scott got the days mixed up. Jack was supposed to be the next night and not that night. Furious over being matched together, they leave the apartment without dinner. When they cool off at the elevator, Jack offers to buy Janice a sandwich at a local restaurant... he frequents. What happens next starts as one character states in the play, a new life and a new relationship. This comedy which explores numerous modern social issues is written by David Van Gaasbeek. After his mother died in 2012, Mr. Van Gaasbeek to cope with the grief began writing a play based on a discarded improvisational skit in which a blind date is botched. What comes forward is how a family totally destroyed by divorce rebuilds itself entirely through a new relationship. The play deals with various adult themes through comedy and parents are cautioned to contact Mr. Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022330-494-1022 or 330-854-4387330-854-4387 to discover if the issues are appropriate for their child. For those over the age of thirteen, be prepared to laugh as Jack and Janice go through some very interesting events in their lives as they and their families come to grip with the results of a botched blind date. The play will be presented at the SALT Box Ministries, 408 West Market Street, Canal Fulton, Ohio on June 19-21, 26-28. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm. Sunday performances are at 3:00 pm. Price of admission is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors and children under the age of twelve. For further information or tickets, call David Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022330-494-1022 or 330-854-4387330-854-4387 The cast is: Scott Thomas Josh Rowe Petra Thomas Michal Donahue Janice Loeffler Kayla Miller Jack Van Wert Geoffrey Darling Helen Whiteside Shawna Hamilton Debra Van Wert Janet Antal Tom Van Wert Zach Donahue Gretchen Van Wert Shelly Rayborn Harry Loeffler David Van Gaasbeek Jeannette Loeffler Sharon Nolan Lesly Morrison Melanie Snier Blythe Morrison Laura Haines Kate Morrison Geri Marken Roger Morrison Sean Wirfel Julie Fielding Shawna Hamilton Waitress/Secretary Madison Witte

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Tia Dionne Hodge Jones at the Beachwood Library
by Margaret Reardon via NEohioPAL 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

Tia Dionne Hodge Jones at the Beachwood Library Thursday June 25 at 7:00 pm Join us for an evening with Cleveland-native Tia Dionne Hodge-Jones, actress and author of Play.Speak, a collection of monologues for young actors. The performance event concludes with a book signing, where copies of Play.Speak will be available. The Beachwood Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library is located at 25501 Shaker Blvd, corner of Shaker Blvd W and Richmond Rd, in Beachwood Please register by calling 216-831-6868 or at the branch page at www.cuyahogalibrary.org

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HBTI OPENS ITS SUMMER SEASON WITH RENT: SCHOOL EDITION - JULY 3, 2015
by Beatrice Katz via NEohioPAL 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

*HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE* *OPENS ITS SUMMER SEASON WITH * *RENT: SCHOOL EDITION* Winner of the TONY award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become an iconic pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Transposing Puccini’s 100 year old opera La Boheme into the modern day Bohemia of New York City’s East Village, Rent is an emotionally stirring story about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. As the opening production in its stellar third season, Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute will treat audiences to this modern masterpiece for six electrifying performances, from July 3 – 12, 2015 at Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Performances for RENT: SCHOOL EDITION will be July 3 – 12; July 3, 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm and July 5 and 12 at 2:00 pm on the main stage at Hathaway Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122. Tickets are $11-15 and may be purchased online at *www.hb.edu/tickets* <http://email.hathawaybrown.myenotice.com/c/ZD1mNGE4NSZpPTIwMTQwNjE5MTUzNDE0…>, by calling 216.320.8796 ext. 7270, or at the door (if available) the day of the performance. The production features a cast of 28 young people, including Matt Gittins as Mark, Adam Hass-Hill as Roger, Rachel Hoy as Mimi, Leah Saltzer as Maureen, Isabel Billinghurst as Joanne, Cyle Ezekiel Black as Angel, Grant Michael Guyton as Collins and Michael Swain-Smith as Benny. In the company are Seth Bryte, Sweta Datta, Halle Dray, Danielle Duke, Natalie Fischer, Ashley Foster, Jenna Freireich, Sydney Keller, Hannah Kulawiak, Sophie Longo, Ona Martini, Jessica Miller, Jack Philbin, Hannah Schmidt, Mary Sikorovsky, Carson Strnisa, Karson Taylor, Ryan Vincent, Morgan Faith Williams and Ally Yellets. All are students of HBTI who hail from cities throughout Northeast Ohio. *Rent: School Edition*, with book, music and lyrics by Jonathon Larson, is directed by Fred Sternfeld. The HBTI creative team includes Mario Clopton as Music Director, Bebe Weinberg Katz as Choreographer, Ron Newell as Set Designer, Scott Chapman as Lighting Designer, Jackie Guerra as costume designer, Carlton Guc as Sound Designer and Lydia Chanenka as Properties Designer. Now in its third year, the Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute was created by the Performing Arts Department of Hathaway Brown School. It is a co-ed program open to students across the region in first grade through college. HBTI offers three sessions (June 15 - July 3, July 6 - 24, and July 27 - August 7) with coursework in drama, dance, and music. The program provides high-level training from working artists for young people interested in the performing arts, as well as professional-level production experiences. Students of HBTI's staff of professional artists have gone on to perform on Broadway, in regional theatre, and in film and television. Visit *www.hb.edu/summer* <http://email.hathawaybrown.myenotice.com/c/ZD1mNGE4NSZpPTIwMTQwNjE5MTUzNDE0…> for complete description of dates, courses and registration as well as a listing of HB's many other summer offerings. *About Rent: School Edition Director Fred Sternfeld: *Fred Sternfeld is an award-winning stage director, with more than 100 shows to his credit. For HBTI, Fred co-directed *A Chorus Line* and directed *The King and I*. For more information about Fred, visit www.fredsternfeld.com. In addition to *RENT*, HBTI will present *Little Women* (July 17 – 26) directed by India Burton, and *Oklahoma!* , directed and choreographed by Bebe Weinberg Katz (July 31-August 9). New this year, HBTI is also pleased to offer a Summer Subscription Package. When you select this option, you'll receive one General Admission ticket to three separate shows. Visit HBTI’s online box office at www.hb.edu/tickets <http://email.hathawaybrown.myenotice.com/c/ZD1mNGE4NSZpPTIwMTQwNjE5MTUzNDE0…> for more information. For more information about HBTI or *RENT: SCHOOL EDITION *or any of the other productions please contact Bebe Weinberg Katz, HBTI Director at bkatz(a)hb.edu

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Professional Headshots
by Gregory Pendolino via NEohioPAL 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '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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Looking for experienced tumbling teacher!
by Angela Kossman via NEohioPAL 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

An establishedBroadview Heights Yoga and Dance Studio is looking for an experienced tumblingteacher for one day a week, three hour class. Candidates should be able toteach all levels and ages. Compensation is very competitive for the right candidate.Interested candidates should email pranadance123(a)yahoo.com.

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MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP STARTS SOON
by Associate Director via NEohioPAL 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

*The City of Shaker Heights Department of Recreation proudly presents*: *MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP* *Featuring Music Director JORDAN COOPER* *Read all about Jordan in the Cleveland.com article "Jordan Cooper Helps Our Town Sing" !* Gr. 4-11. Discover the magic of musical theatre through participation in a final performance featuring solos, duets and big production numbers from a variety of Broadway musicals. Local theatre professionals teach the fundamentals of acting, improvisation, dance and voice. *Musical Theatre Camp-July 6, 2015- July 24, 2015M-F 9:00am- 3:00pmKulas Auditorium, John Carroll University* *Ages: *9 Yrs. to 17 Yrs. *Fees:* - Residents $405.00 - Non Residents $425.00 To register, contact Artistic Director Dr. Martin Friedman and Associate Artistic Director Carly Germany at *ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com <ShakerSummerTheatre(a)gmail.com>*.

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Need musicians...
by Kristen via NEohioPAL 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Looking for the following musicians for a summer musical; Barnum, in Chagrin Falls. Trombone II Tuba Alto/tenor sax Horn Run: July 17 - August 15th (2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays) Contact Kristen Johnson 330-569-8421 Or reply to email. Thanks Sent from my iPhone

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LILLIAN PYLES CASTING SEEKING SKATE BOARDING ACTORS
by via NEohioPAL 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

FEATURE FILM OPEN CALL: WEDNESDAY JUNE 24TH / 5:00PM - 9:00PM / 2525 East 22nd Street / Cleveland, OH 44115 (THE APPLEWOOD CENTER) BRING YOUR UP TO DATE HEAD SHOT AND RESUME...TO REGISTER FOR AN AUDITION ‘THE LAND’ Looking for EXPERIENCED (paid) actors for feature film to be shot in Cleveland SHOOT DATE: July 20, 2015 STORY LINE: The story of four teenage boys who devote their summer to escaping the streets of Cleveland, Ohio to pursue a dream life of professional skateboarding. But when they get caught in the web of a local drug Queen-pin, their motley brotherhood is tested, threatening to make this summer their last. CISCO: MALE 16-18, ETHNICALLY AMBIGUOUS, CISCO is very quiet and attentive. He’s the ringleader and the brains behind every operation, good or bad. He is a reckless rebel, though he has a reason for almost every crime he commits. Cisco is sharp, but uses his skills for selfish reasons. Cisco appears as fearless due to his rowdy behavior, but underneath his tough surface he’s a scared child who fears being alone. His mother died of a drug overdose when he was a small child and he was left to live with her pimp/junkie – UNCLE STEVE. He’s an outcast and feels very abandoned, which is why he’s so independent and attached to his crew…LEAD, MUST HAVE BASIC SKATEBOARD SKILLS, OR ABLE TO LEARN QUICKLY. BOOBIE: MALE 16-18, AFRICAN AMERICAN, He has a rugged outward appearance, however, he’s a ‘clean cut’ kid. Boobie is the voice of reason. He’s not afraid to voice his opinion and he constantly reminds the group of the consequences behind every action. He’s more mature than the rest of his friends and the most talented skater of the group. The difference between his skating and Cisco’s is disciplined. Boobie plays it safe when it comes to skating and life. He lives with both his parents and his father is a lineman at a Toxic Waste Factory. The family works overtime to keep up with the bills, which is the reason Boobie agrees to sell Molly. Thus taking care of himself and removing any pressure from his father…LEAD, MUST HAVE BASIC SKATEBOARD SKILLS, OR ABLE TO LEARN QUICKLY ‘ PATTY CAKE / Male/19/Caucasian Patty Cake is the oldest member of his friend group, but he acts the youngest. He’s a childish, smooth-talking, ladies man. Which is the reason he’s a teenage father, one with a fear of stepping into adulthood. He’s loyal to his friends and to the streets, but he’s also desperate to take care of his girlfriend and infant child while living under the roof of his grandmother’s small apartment.

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