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Stage Combat Training
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

Stage Combat Training Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com/adults<http://www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com/adults> Ages 15 to 55 Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 4 week session, May 17 - June 7, 2015 Learn the skills of Stage Combat, from basic to advanced. This ongoing class will give actors a "Special Ability" that directors look for. Learn techniques based in historical fighting styles with added safety. Each actor will become proficient and be able to safely perform choreography created in class. This course will cover * Basic slaps and falls * Hand to Hand combat * Rapier * Rapier accessories (Dagger/ Cloak/ Buckler) * Knife Fighting * Broadsword * Quarter staff * Found object * Bullwhip * Nunchaku * Fantasy sword * Advanced study of Historical Fight Manuals * More JOHN DAVIS has been a fight director since 1992 and is a recognized instructor with the International Order of the Sword and Pen where he teaches along side the choreographers from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Highlander, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more. John has certified with the Society of American Fight Directors, The Society of British Fight Directors, The Fight Directors of Canada, and the Nordic Fight Society. John's Comedy Sword-Fighting show "Hack and Slash" has been performed more than four thousand times in sixteen countries including over one hundred shows on the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan on six USO tours from 2001-2006. He has been choreographing fights and Directing at Weathervane Playhouse Since 2008. Ready to Fight? www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com/adults<http://www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com/adults> ###

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FREE Community Celebration TOMORROW in Akron
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

Wandering Aesthetics & The Akronist Co-host… LIKE-Minded: A Community Celebration Wandering Aesthetics and The Akronist are proud to co-host LIKE-Minded: A Community Celebration – an event celebrating the wonderful communities that support both organizations. In other words: YOU! LIKE-Minded will be held on May 7, 2015 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Pure Intentions Wheatgrass & School of Energy located at 156 West North Street in Akron, OH. LIKE-Minded is a free event and open to the public. For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/LikeMindedParty <http://www.tinyurl.com/LikeMindedParty> or email watheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:watheatre@gmail.com> About the Event: Both Wandering Aesthetics, having reached 1,000 “LIKES”, and the Akronist, having reached 1,500 “LIKES” on Facebook, are LIKE-Minded about growing and strengthening our community. Throughout Akron, great things are happening, and they are happening because of the spirit of collaboration and unity that is woven into the fabric of the neighborhoods that make up our great city. We at The Akronist and Wandering Aesthetics are grateful to the people of Akron -- our family, friends, neighbors, and fans – whose community spirit continues to make our success possible. You are invited to drop in, maybe for a quick “Hello,” or perhaps to stay awhile and enjoy light refreshments – including wine – and local performances: Spooky Storytelling by Wandering Aesthetics’ Master Storyteller Kyle Jozsa Improvisational Performance by Just Go With It Improv Poetry from Brenda Cummins Spoken-Word Performed by John Burton Musical Performance by Raine As Well as Other Surprises… While Facebook “LIKES” are certainly a 21st century milestone, for Wandering Aesthetics and The Akronist what they represent is a community committed to embracing and building upon our diversity as well our connectedness in order to leave a lasting legacy for future generations. And that is something to celebrate.

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Audition Announcement for a "A Year With Frog And Toad - TYA!" at Solon Center for the Arts
by Christine Madden via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SCA'S 2ND ANNUAL INTERGENERATIONAL PRODUCTION *A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD -TYA!* AUDITIONS OPEN TO ANYONE AGES 6 AND UP! Directed by Allison St.John Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale Music by Robert Reale Based on the books by Arnold Lobel Arnold Lobel’s treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and adventure. A hit on Broadway, *A Year With Frog and Toad* was nominated for 3 TONY Awards - including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends -- the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad -- through four, fun-filled seasons. **Content Furnished by **MTIShows.com* <http://mtishows.com/> *Auditions:* Tuesday, June 16 or Wednesday, 17 (6 pm - 8 pm)* *Call SCA at (440) 337-1400 to sign up for a half hour audition time slot. No preparation necessary, audition material will be provided and taught to candidates at the time of audition.* *Cast Announced:* June 19 *Regular Rehearsals:* June 22 - July 24 **Rehearsals will be in the evening at SCA, 2 - 4 times a week based on actor availability* *Mandatory Technical & Dress Rehearsals:* Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30 (6 pm - 9 pm) *Performances:* Friday, July 31 & Saturday, August 1 (7:30 pm) and Sunday, August 2 (2 pm) *Production Fee:* $10.00 *Due no later than June 22 *Solon Center for the Arts, 6315 SOM Center Road, Solon, Ohio 44139 . (440) 337-1400 . www.solonarts.org <http://www.solonarts.org>*

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Ballet Cleveland Youth Company Auditions May 30
by Denise Gula via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

BALLET CLEVELAND YOUTH COMPANY Creating Artists — Serving the Community OPEN AUDITIONS FOR 2015-16 Saturday, May 30, 2015 Intermediate ages 12-14 2:30pm Advanced ages 13 &-21 up 4:00pm Auditions will be held in Oberlin at the studios of Ohio Dance Theatre at 39 S. Main Street For more information call the office at 440-774-6077 or email odt(a)oberlin.net <mailto:odt@oberlin.net> This performing group (for students ages 12 and up) provides dancers with opportunities to share their talents with our community through outreach performances, in studio presentations and theatre performances (weekly Saturday rehearsals). Performance opportunities for the 2015-16 season include, The Nutcracker in Ambridge PA, Stan Hywet Hall, All Ohio Dance Festival and Peter Pan among others. Audition class will be taught by Director Denise Gula and Nancy Brenstuhl. To download audition application http://www.thedancersstudioatoberlin.org/Ballet-Cleveland-Youth-Company.html

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Musicians for "Always...Patsy Cline" PAID GIG!
by MaryJo Alexander via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

*Actors' Summit Theater seeking musicians for "Always ...Patsy Cline" . * *Actors' Summit, Akron's Professional Theater is seeking musicians for our upcoming musical "Always ...Patsy Cline" . * *This is a PAID GIG. * *We are seeking a bass player, and guitarist who can play "slide" and "country". * *This show previews on May 28th and opens May 29th. And will perform Thur, Fri, Sat nights at 8 PM; Sunday matinees at 2 PM. * *The show closes June 21st. Preference given to musicians who can play the entire run of the show. * *JT Buck is Musical Director, Jennifer Browning sings Patsy Cline and Chanda Porter plays "Louise" Patsy's friend. * *The production is directed by MaryJo Alexander. * *All rehearsals and performances take place at Actors' Summit Theater located at 103 S. High Street,* * in downtown Akron in our beautiful theater located on the 6th floor.* *Please email your resume, contact info and availability to mjalexthac(a)gmail.com <mjalexthac(a)gmail.com>* -- *MaryJo Alexander* *Artistic Co-Director* *Actors' Summit Theater* *Greystone Hall---6th floor* *103 S. High St* *Akron Oh 44308 * *330-374-7568* *www.actorssummit.org <http://www.actorssummit.org/>*

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Caricature Artist Needed
by Ruth Koenigsmark via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

Hi,I am need of a caricature artist(s) for our Company picnic in Lakewoodon Friday, June 12th from 11am-1pm. If you are interested, or know someone who is interested, please contact me. Regards, Ruth KoenigsmarkHR Director & Community LiaisonCommunity Assessment & Treatment Services(CATS)216-206-5208rkoenigsmark(a)communityassessment.org

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Bye Bye Birdie Auditions at Little Theatre
by Amanda's Email via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

Auditions for Bye Bye Birdie will be held at The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County May 10th and 11th at 7pm. Registration begins at 6:30. All roles are available. Casting men and women between the ages of 10 and 75. Please prepare 32 bars of a song that will best reflect your talents. No songs from the show itself, please. Cold readings from the script as well as a short movement audition will also take place. Vocal auditions will be closed, however, the reading and movement auditions will be open. If callbacks are necessary, they will be held Wednesday, May 13th. If you have any questions about the script, the characters, or the auditions, feel free to contact the director, Amanda Larkin via facebook or email, amandaglarkin(a)gmail.com. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone

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Unnecessary Farce -- Last weekend!
by Janis Harcar via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

Two Cops, Three Crooks and Eight Doors Combine to Create a Side-Splitting Comic Romp "Unnecessary Farce" by Paul Slade Smith Directed by Marc Moritz Last weekend! Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 8 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Weathervane Playhouse In the Merriman Valley off Merriman Road At Liberty Commons Purchase tickets online at Www.weathervaneplayhouse.com Or Call 330-836-2626

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FREE Concert This Friday at TrueNorth!
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is pleased to announce... The 2014-2015 Noontime Concert Series Friday, May 8th at 12pm Joe Hunter & Dallas Coffey The Cleveland-based bass & piano jazz duo will perform standards from the American songbook including Gershwin, Ellington and much more. http://clevelandmusicgroup.com/entertainment/joe-hunter-dallas-coffey/ For more info call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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POLTERGEIST Free Movie Passes
by Andi Barnett via NEohioPAL 06 May '15

06 May '15

Horror is renewed through Twentieth Century Fox's upcoming film, POLTERGIEST! Click here for the chance to download advance screening passes on May 21 at Regal Richmond Town Square theatre - http://www.gofobo.com/Miwev61678 *Passes are limited and seating is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed. Please arrive early to increase chance of entry Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi ("Spiderman," "Evil Dead", "The Grudge") and director Gil Kenan ("Monster House") contemporize the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter captive, the family must come together to rescue her before she disappears forever. Opening May 22! Thanks, Andi Barnett | Allied - THA | 1846 Coventry Rd. #300 | Cleveland, OH 44118 | P 216-932-7151 | DD 216-325-6525| www.alliedim.com<http://www.alliedim.com/> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/43KIXCleveland> Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/43KIXCleveland>

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