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MARY POPPINS (Midview High School Drama Club)
by Andrew Lipian via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

MARY POPPINS (Midview High School Drama Club) Don't miss this opportunity to see the first production of "Mary Poppins" in Lorain County! On the heels of a record-smashing production of "The Wizard of Oz," last Spring, the Midview High School Drama Department takes to the rooftops of London with Tony Award-winning "Mary Poppins" as it's Spring 2015 production. Set in Victorian England, the story revolves around the themes of believing anything can happen, including softening stale hearts and finding kindness to help the needy for just "Tuppence a Bag." These themes find their exposition in the lives of the Banks family headed by Mr. George Banks, a man in the throes of family dysfunction elicited by his obsession with career advancement. The children are spoiled and unloved, until Mary Poppins arrives on scene. With a nod of her head and just a "spoonful of sugar," she prevails in turning the Banks children from rotten to redeeming, Mrs. Banks from ignored to affirmed, and transforms Mr. Banks from stoic career hawk to the ideal family man. Once her job is done, like a guardian angel, she vanishes to work her next miracle for another family. Staring Andrea Decaire as "Mary Poppins," Adam Hamrick as "Bert," Emily Hetrick and Tyler DiFranco as "Jane and Michael Banks," and Nathan Seres as "Mr. Banks," and Maya Shed as "Mrs. Banks." The cast of Midview High School's Drama Department is setting the stage for success. Last year, the Wizard of Oz was the most well-attended show in the school's history with 1,400 patrons over one week-end. This year, with Midview being the first Lorain County High School chosen to perform "Mary Poppins," the community is getting ready for another great show. The students playing Chimney Sweeps have even learned to tap dance for the show's major dance number, "Step in Time." Directed and choreographed by Andrew Lipian (Lorain Palace Theater), students are mentored by other career professionals such as Caitlin Hyland (Off-Broadway equity actress), set designer Susan Hughes (Lorain Palace Theater, True North), and Abacus Productions, a professional lighting company headed by Zach Cummins, recipient of a Lincoln Center award for lighting design. With a bevy of community leaders, students, parents, and professionals pouring their talents into the production, the community is given an unforgettable theater experience for families of all ages. The show runs Friday and Saturday*, April 24 and 25 at 7pm* in the Kabuski Gymnasium at Midview High School, and Sunday, *April 26th, **at 3pm.* · *Tickets start at $6 and $7 in advance for students/seniors and adults respectively, and $7 and $8 at the door. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the MHS box office in the Kabuski Gym, 38199 Capel Road, Grafton, OH, 44044 now until Friday from the hours of 4-10pm. * *Door prizes, giveaways, and raffles in the lobby pre-show and during intermission* *Please don't miss this exciting chance to support these young actors in a brand new community theater experience!*

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Models Needed Friday and Saturday!
by Carla Carter via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

MODELS NEEDED Models needed for Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th for photography project in Tremont. Women and men needed that are ages 21 to 45 for photo shoot in exchange for 6 touched-up digital files and a photo release form. The dates are April 24th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. and April 25th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Please email Carla at LovejoyPics(a)gmail.com for more information. CONTACT: Carla @ LovejoyPics(a)gmail.com!

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Actors Needed for Web Series
by Jasmine Golphin via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

The Cleveland-based web series To New Beginnings is in need of some actors! To New Beginnings is a character drama that follows the lives of six very different people stuck in that space between knowing they need to make a change and actually doing so. Below are the breakdowns of what we are looking for. If you are interested in joining our production, and are available to the afternoon of April 27th, please send a headshot and resume or brief description of your acting experience to jasmine.celluloid(a)gmail.com. Thanks! Jasmine A. Golphin http://welcome2midnight.com/to-new-beginnings/ https://www.facebook.com/TNBseries *Character Breakdowns* - Mrs. Carson - (age 45+, African American Female) A former debutante that moved up north in the 80’s to support her husband, Mrs Carson lives the comfortable upper class life she’s always aspired toward. Demure and classy, if she is ever critical it’s only because she cares and wants you to do better. - Dr. Carson - (age 50+, AA Male) Dr. Carson pulled himself out of his impoverished upbringing and put himself through medical school in order to provide a good life for his wife and children. He’d rather not get involved with any sort of conflict, where it be politics or the interpersonal drama in his family, and is absolute in his conservative views. - Ms. Solomon (age 50+, Latina or AA Female): The matriarch of a large family, Ms. Solomon has put in her time as a caregiver and now sees no need to bite her tongue. She’s been through enough to know that there’s really no time for bs in this world.

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Auditions for AVENUE Q at ATC
by Craig Joseph via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

*THE SHOW:* Avenue Q *WHEN:* Sunday, May 17th and Monday, May 18th from 7-10 PM. Callbacks will take place on the evening of Tuesday, May 19th. *WHERE:* Aurora Community Theatre, 115 East Pioneer Trail in Aurora *WHAT:* Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. If not, there will be a form for you to fill out. Please also prepare 32 bars of music from a Broadway musical of your choice. We'll treat initial auditions as a "legit" musical audition to see how you deal with things like pitch, rhythm, interpretation, and the like. You can save your goofy character voices and puppetry skills for callbacks. : ) If you bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. *CASTING:* All roles are available and, of course, we have special needs for an ethnically diverse cast, including a pretty awesome African-American (who wants to play a child star) and an Asian woman (who has no issues with stereotypes; everyone's a little bit racist). *REHEARSALS:* Begin May 24th, and will occur 5 days week. *PERFORMANCES:* July 2, 3, 10, 11, 17, 18 evenings - with a possible matinee on the 12th. *TEAM: *Craig Joseph directs; Steve Parsons musical directs; Michael Lawrence Akers choreographs. *TO SIGN UP:* Send an e-mail to craigjose(a)gmail.com with your name, phone number, and preferred audition evening. Someone will get back to you to confirm.

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Mozart's Coronation Mass in Cleveland Hts. this weekend!
by Judith Higbee via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

*CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR **PRESENTS** MOZART’S CORONATION MASS K317* *Sunday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m. *Church of the Saviour presents Mozart’s *“Coronation” Mass K317* performed by our Chancel Choir, organ and chamber orchestra under the direction of Judith Higbee. Vocal soloists are Diane Menges, Jill Barr, Jonathan Short and Stephen diLauro. The professional orchestra includes members of the Cleveland Orchestra. Six other music ensembles at Church of the Saviour will also participate in this free hour-long celebration of praise. The Wesley Bells play *Joyous Proclamation* and the Flute Ensemble plays music of Jean Sibelius. Both groups are directed by Virginia Steiger. Bells of the Saviour play music reflecting on the Scottish hymn “O Come Thou Traveler” and GOOD NEWS continues with a Celtic flair in *Christ Be in My Waking*. Agape Choir sings Mozart’s *Ave Verum* with strings, and the Gospel Choir, directed by Brian Smart, raises the roof! Church of the Saviour is handicapped-accessible and has free parking. It is located at 2537 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, one block north of Fairmount Blvd. For more information, contact: Judith Higbee, Director of Music at (216) 321-8880 x 235 or higbee(a)chsaviour.org -- Judith Higbee Director of Music Church of the Saviour 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 216-321-8880

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The North Canton Playhouse announces auditions for: "Mary Poppins"
by North Canton Playhouse via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

The North Canton Playhouse Announces Auditions for the Youth Production musical “Mary Poppins” CHILDREN'S ROLES: The roles of Jane and Michael Banks will have a separate date to audition. WHEN: Thursday April 23rd @ 7pm at the North Canton Playhouse Youth Theatre location - 1210 S. Main St., N. Canton. (No sign up needed. Just arrive prepared to begin.)Otherwise the audition details are the same as all other roles. WHO: Boys and Girls ages 9- 13 (Jane Banks is 11 and Michael Banks is 9 yrs of age) ALL OTHER ROLES:WHEN: By Appointment May 3rd and 4th, 2015 Call backs May 8th.WHERE: North Canton Playhouse Youth Theatre WHO: Ages: 14 yr - 21 yr SHOW DATES are: July 30 - August 16, 2915. (Thurs.- Saturdays @ 7:30pm and Sundays @ 2:30pm) 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." Directed By: Debbie Cardy and Delorna Toy Choreographed By: Sarah Jane Toy Before you decide whether you should audition, please check our website for audition details!! www.northcantonplayhouse.weebly.com

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Laugh-out-Loud!
by Janis Harcar via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

Weathervane Playhouse's 80th Season Continues with the Fast and Funny "Unnecessary Farce" Two Cops, Three Crooks and Eight Doors Combine to Create a Side-Splitting Comic Romp Weathervane Playhouse, Akron's hometown theater, continues the celebration of its 80th season with the hilarious, fast-moving comedy Unnecessary Farce - presented live on stage from April 23 to May 10, 2015. Written by Paul Slade Smith, Unnecessary Farce combines all the vital ingredients of a classic British farce - slamming doors, mistaken identities, manic plot twists and scheming shenanigans - but shifts the setting to present-day America. The result of this concoction is an uproarious, rapid-paced comedy involving two cops, three crooks and eight doors. In an economy motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant. In the room next door, two undercover cops are supposed to catch the meeting on videotape. But there's some confusion as to who's in which room, who's watching the video, who's taken the money, who's hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes! Weathervane Playhouse's production of Unnecessary Farce is directed by Marc Moritz, whose comic touches as a director have guided such previous Weathervane Playhouse productions as Don't Dress for Dinner and The 39 Steps. THE UNNECESSARY FARCE Performance and Ticket Information Unnecessary Farce plays on the Weathervane Playhouse Founders Theater stage between April 23 and May 10, 2015. The performance days and times are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. The Weathervane Playhouse Box Office is open Mondays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and is also open beginning one hour before each performance. For tickets, visit or call the Weathervane Box Office at 330-836-2626 during Box Office hours or buy tickets online at www.weathervaneplayhouse.com<http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com>. THE UNNECESSARY FARCE Cast CASSIE NEUMANN Karen Brown RACHEL GEHLERT Billie Dwyer BERNADETTE HISEY Mary Meekly TOM STEPHAN Mayor Meekly BRIAN O. JACKSON Todd SCOTT K. DAVIS Eric Sheridan DAN SEKANIC Agent Frank The UNNECESSARY FARCE Creative Team MARC MORITZ Director MARYANNE A. COTTER Stage Manager MARY KATE CLANCY Assistant Stage Manager SUSAN STOUT DAVIS Lighting Designer MICHELLE CONNER Sound Designer TOM ABDOO Properties Designer JASEN J. SMITH Costume Designer ALAN SCOTT FERRALL Scenic Co-Designer KATHY KOHL Scenic Co-Designer ABOUT THE SHOW'S DIRECTOR MARC MORITZ's most recent Weathervane directing assignment was last season's Don't Dress for Dinner. Previously for Weathervane he directed The 39 Steps, 3 Guys Naked from the Waist Down and Shine! (with special guest artist Hal Linden). About the Show's Production History Unnecessary Farce received its premiere at the BoarsHead Theater in Lansing, Mich., on Oct. 27, 2006, under the direction of Kristine Thatcher. Since then, the play has seen over 155 productions to date, in the United States, Canada (performed both in English and French), Great Britain, Australia, Iceland, Singapore and Switzerland. Weathervane Playhouse and its dedicated volunteers offer vital performing arts resources for the people of Northeastern Ohio. We create exciting and thought-provoking shows with impressive production values. Through educational programs and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, Weathervane serves the theater community, our patrons and our volunteers. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, education excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Weathervane Playhouse's 2014-2015 Season Support Provided by: Akron Community Foundation The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee) OMNOVA Solutions Foundation Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation Sisler McFawn Foundation Ohio Arts Council

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Red Light Roxy at the Music Box this Sunday
by Eileen Burns via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

Swing band Red Light Roxy will be at the Music Box Supper Club this Sunday, April 26. Come celebrate all the cool things happening with the rebirth of the Flats with swinging music, food, drinks and dancing at a great new club. If you haven't checked out the Music Box yet, this is a great opportunity, because this show is part of their Lucky 7 concert series, which means cover is only $7, and includes a free cocktail! The band plays from 7:30 - 10:30 pm. http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/red-light-roxy/ Music Box Supper Club 1148 Main Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 242-1250 *Red Light Roxy* is a professional band from Cleveland, Ohio that plays an upbeat mix of jazz standards, jump blues, swing, boogie-woogie and a dash of old-school R&B. Its repertoire comes from the Great American Songbook and includes familiar songs made famous by such legendary performers as Ella Fitzgerald, Ruth Brown, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong. Red Light Roxy has played at the Tri-C JazzFest, Wade Oval Wednesdays, Cain Park, Akron’s LOCK IV, the Shaker Heights Art and Music Festival, Legacy Village, Nighttown, Blu Jazz and a variety of city summer concerts and swing dances, as well as private events. http://www.redlightroxy.com

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Mother's Day weekend Performance with Artists from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

From: CityBallet of Cleveland Contact: Courtney Laves-Mearini Phone: (216) 848-9088 E-mail: courtney(a)cityballetofcleveland.org CITY BALLET OF CLEVELAND ANNUAL SPRING REPERTORY CONCERT (Cleveland, OH) –The City Ballet of Cleveland will be presenting its annual spring repertory concert at the Tri-C Eastern Campus on Saturday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. The diverse and entertaining program includes “Paquita,” feature guest artists alumni Diana Yohe and Corey Bourbonniere members of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. City Ballet of Cleveland will also dance two new world premieres by AndreaBlankstein-Otloski and Amy McKenney, along with the comic “Dr. Coppelia’s Workshop,” following the capers of a group of young friends sneaking into the toy maker’s workshop. Pre-sale tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students and seniors are available on lineat www.cityballetofcleveland.org All tickets purchased the day of the show are$30 for Adults and $15 for seniors and students. Courtney Laves-Mearini Cleveland City Dance, Director Home of City Ballet of Cleveland, formerly Cleveland City Dance Company 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 216-295-2222 www.clevelandcitydance.com www.cityballetofcleveland.org Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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Summer Classes at Cleveland City Dance
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

Cleveland City Dance Home to City Ballet of Cleveland 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 216-295-2222 www.clevelandcitydance.com Cleveland City Dance offers ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and more for children and adults, taught by patient and experienced teachers. Get a leg up on life as students experience the joy of dance while developing confidence, self-esteem, social skills and discipline with limited class sizes to guarantee individual attention encouraging each student’s maximum potential. Individual classes and camps offered. Dancers spend time together creating wonderful friendships doing what they love and improve faster during intensive programming. They work hard and support one another which is seen during the end of the summer informal performances. Dance trains both the mind and body Summer classes begin June 21 including the new Princess Camp,and a Ballet Intensive for students attending summer camps out of town. Call the studio for information about a Master teacher from Cuba August 10-14. July 12- August 15 we offer Princess & Prince camps,ages 3-5, enjoy ballet, jazz, tap, crafts and music. The Young Dance Camp, ages 6-7, have ballet, jazz and choreography. Beginning Camp dancers ages 8 and up with fewer than three years ballet experience take ballet, jazz,modern, choreography and dance history. Level I Camp, ages 10 and up with three or more years of experience, and Intermediate/Advance students take ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, dance history and more including rehearsal for the end of semester performance. Advance placement recommended for Level I and up. We are also excited to announce Laura Alonso from Cuba will be teaching master classes the week of August 10. Please call for additional information. Class size it limited so call early. Register early to receive a discount! Please call us for more information at 216-295-2222 or visit our website at www.clevelandcitydance.com. Courtney Laves-Mearini Cleveland City Dance, Director Home of City Ballet of Cleveland, formerly Cleveland City Dance Company 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 216-295-2222 www.clevelandcitydance.com www.cityballetofcleveland.org

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