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Great Lakes Theater Launches CAMP THEATER!
by via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

Great Lakes Theater Launches CAMP THEATER! A Summer Theater Camp for Students Ages 4-18. CLEVELAND, OH - Great Lakes Theater will present CAMP THEATER! a summer drama camp held at Berea-Midpark High School for students ages 4-18. Students can sign up for one or both weeks of camp, which will run June 8-12, and June 15 19, 2015. Immersing students in interactive and educational theater-based activities, CAMP THEATER! is a unique opportunity for students to work with and learn from Great Lakes Theaters professional teaching artists in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Daily classes will be held at Berea-Midpark High School in one-week sessions from Monday through Friday. Students may enroll in one or both week-long sessions as different material will be covered each week. The program is designed for students of all levels of experience and ability. There is no audition required. Classes will be divided by students respective ages. The drama camp features classes in acting, Shakespeare, movement, improvisation, stage combat, mask making and much more! New this year: Inquire about before- and after-care! For complete information including downloadable registration forms, visit https://www.greatlakestheater.org/event/summercamps and click on the links or contact Great Lakes Theaters director of educational services, Kelly Schaffer Florian, at (216) 453-4443 or via email at kflorian at greatlakestheater.org.

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AUDITIONS for West Side Story & Footloose
by Jennifer Wertz via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

AUDITIONS for ensemble and supporting roles! "West Side Story" & "Footloose" Audition dates and locations: Wed., April 22, 6:00-8:30PM at United Methodist Church, 338 Williams St., Huron, OH Thu., April 23, 6:00-8:30PM at Huron Public Library, 333 Williams St., Huron, OH Production Dates: West Side Story - July 7-10 Footloose - July 28 - 31 Theatre Venue: Huron Playhouse, Huron, OH Rehearsals begin June 9 for West Side Story Rehearsals begin June 27 for Footloose Both production schedules will include day and evening rehearsals. Come prepared with: 1. One or two monologues (no more than a minute total). Two monologues of contrasting emotion or style is preferred. 2. 16 bars of a song. 3. Be dressed and prepared to dance. 4. Bring a snapshot or headshot and sheet music. Please plan to attend both audition nights if at all possible. Dance auditions will be Wed, April 22, at the church. Monologues and singing auditions will be both nights. Those who cannot make the audition times but would still like to be considered may submit a video audition to jwertz(a)huronplayhouse.org by April 30. Lead roles are filled by Huron Company members first. If you are interested in becoming a contracted company member, or for more information, please contact Jennifer Wertz, Artistic Director, at jwertz(a)huronplayhouse.org. No AEA contracts available.

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The Black Arts Festival ~ The College of Wooster
by DALE SHIELDS via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

College of Wooster to Reprise Black Arts Festival after Six-Year Absence Performance to be held on Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m. in McGaw ChapelWOOSTER, Ohio — A star-studded cast, filled with familiar faces, will light up the stage in McGaw Chapel on Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m. when the Black Arts Festival returns to The College of Wooster. Originally established by Professor of Theatre Annetta L. Gomez-Jefferson in 1974 to celebrate Black expressive culture within the creative and performing arts, the festival will be presented in Wooster for the first time since 2009, thanks to the efforts of Josephine Wright, professor of music and The Josephine Lincoln Morris Professor of Black Studies. Dale Ricardo Shields, a 2015 Tony® award nominee for Excellence in Theatre Education and a former member of the faculty at Wooster, will direct the production. He will be joined by Mariama Whyte, a 1997 Wooster graduate who has played leading roles in national Broadway tours of Oprah Winfrey's The Color Purple and Disney's The Lion King, among others. Also performing will be singer, songwriter, and actor Niles Rivers, whose unique musical styling has moved audiences for nearly three decades, and percussionist Bill Ransom, a versatile musician with roots in classical, jazz, R&B, and rock. Other cast members include Wooster students Aki'a Damone Lashon Hodges, a senior; Latrice Burks, a junior; and Christina Elliott, a sophomore. The featured musician will be sophomore bassist William Smolen. “One must bring multiple departments, individuals, and offices together in a short period of time for a single objective, and we must all thank Josephine for that,” says Shields. “It is diversity in a real sense... not just words. "The Black Arts Festival has always been diverse in structure," adds Shields. "The arts can bring people together for one common goal. We all must work together in these intense racial and social times.” Shields’ extensive professional credits as a director, stage manager, and actor include various projects and assignments at such venues as Lincoln Center (State Theatre) and The Joseph Papp Public Theatre (New York Shakespeare Festival). As a director and producer, he has worked for the Project1voice national inaugural Black Theatre event. As an actor he has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Another World, The Guiding Light, and The Cosby Show, as well as in commercials and film. He is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees (summa cum laude) from Ohio University.Whyte developed her talents as a student performer at Wooster, where she was a soloist in the Gospel Choir and an actress in the theatre department. Since then, she has performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, starred in Broadway touring shows, and been featured in national ad campaigns. She has also opened for such national and international artists as Algebra Blessett, Erik Rico, and The Soul Rebels. Born to a Jamaican father and an African-American mother, Whyte absorbed the sounds of soul, pop, jazz, rock, hip-hop, Broadway musicals, gospel, and reggae. Her eclectic R&B/soul EP, Find Your Light, showcases her broad musical influences and her prowess as a unique vocalist and insightful songwriter.Rivers has graced stages across the country with an undeniable artistic brilliancy. His unique musical style has moved audiences from Rock N' Soul to serenading ballads with a songwriting finesse of notable storytelling. Winner of the "Prince" Songwriting Contest; Rivers has collaborated with award-winning producer/writers David Foster, John Leventhal, Randy Jackson, and Steven Allen Davis. His music has been featured on the movie soundtrack Dark Party and in live performances across the country. His acting has ignited theatrical stages for Disney's The Lion King (Simba), Smokey Joe's Cafe (Ovation Award nomination), First Breeze of Summer, and many more.Ransom has a style that has been described as “physical, stirring, demanding, rare and personal.” He has toured and recorded with a number of leading artists, including Patrice Rushen, Beth Hart, Marion Meadows, Cecil Bridgewater, Diane Reeves, Mary Wilson, and James Newton. He spent much of the ‘90s on the road with contemporary saxophonist Najee and R&B crooner Gerald LeVert, and was the featured percussionist on LeVert’s solo debut, Private Line. He has also appeared in a variety of theatrical productions, including Love, Janis. For the past several years, he has directed “Jazz Meets Hip Hop” for the Tri-C JazzFest in Cleveland, and he is a consultant for both the Shaker Heights School System and the Cleveland Music School Settlement. The Black Arts Festival is sponsored by the Departments of Africana Studies and Music, in collaboration with the Center for Diversity and Global Engagement and the Office of the President. Additional information is available by phone (330-263-2044) or e-mail (jwright(a)wooster.edu)

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Summer Classes Announced for the Cassidy Theatre. REGISTER TODAY!
by The Cassidy Theatre via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

*DON’T WAIT– ACT NOW* *Announcing: **Summer 2015 Youth Theatre Classes at The Cassidy Theatre * StarDust! 4-6 year olds Mondays 10:00am-10:45am June 29th - August 10th 2015 Here’s a fun way for the youngest ones to get their start in theater! This non-stressful approach to basic acting will teach your star how to twinkle! This class will work on imagination, memorization and working together. A brief showcase featuring what they have learned will be presented free for family and friends Monday August 10th at 10:00 AM. StarLight! 7-12 year olds Mondays 11:00 am- 12:00 pm June 29th - August 10th 2015 This class is for students who want to focus on acting. During the course of this program, students will be instructed in improv, character work, and voice and movement for acting. The program is designed to benefit children of all abilities and experience levels. Students must have basic reading skills. Studies will culminate in a free performance for family and friends Monday August 10th at 11:00 AM. StarShine! 7-19 year olds (Students will be broken into smaller groups based on age) Tues. and Thurs. 10:00 am- 1:00pm June 30th - August 13th 2015 This is an active and exciting class for students to study musical theatre including; singing, acting, and dance. Students of any experience level are encouraged to attend. Students will develop audition skills, learn about theater history, creating a character, and building confidence. Studies will culminate in a free final performance for family and friends Saturday August 15th at 12:00 PM on the Cassidy mainstage. GROUP CLASSES (Back by popular demand) Great for Youth groups, Scout troops!! Looking for a fun activity to keep your group busy this summer? Come have some fun learning all about theater basics in this one-day, three hour, multi-age theater workshop. Program includes a fun acting workshop featuring games and scene work, a backstage tour including costumes and props, brief theater history and rules, and much more! This introduction to the theater world is meant to broaden students' knowledge of the arts. This workshop is perfect for Girl or Boy Scout Troops, home schooled students, or kids who just want to try a little sample of theater! Must have basic reading skills. Troop leaders: please call the theater for more information about reserving a date for your troop--space is limited! (Certificate will be presented at the end of workshop for credit towards patches or badges.) *$25 per child* (At least one troop leader / parent representative per scout troop needs to be present. No fee for adults) Dates Available –Thurs. June 25, and Wed. July 15 Call the office for start times for group classes. *You must call the theater and book class * *at least two weeks in advance!!!* ONE DAY ONLY Intro to Theater Class! Great for busy kids (Ages 7-18) Saturday July 11th at 12:00 pm- 3:00pm Enrollment $25 per student This one day, three hour course is designed for students who are interested in the arts but don’t have the time for our regular classes. Students will learn theater basics in a multi-age theater workshop. Program includes an acting workshop featuring games and scene work, a backstage tour including costumes, and props, brief theater history, and much more! This introduction to the theater world is meant to broaden students' knowledge of the arts. Must have basic reading skills. Enroll early because space is limited! *Call the box office 440-842-4600 for prices, to get a brochure or register today!*

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Be a supporter for a great cause!!
by Vanessa Hagen via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

Vendors Needed!!! Be a part of BAMfest 2015!! If you are a: Band Model Comedian Actor Photographer Videographer Web design Music software companies, music magazines, recording studio, record labels, music stores Entertainment Attorney DJ service, etc. If you are simply looking to be more well known by your name, company name or any services/products you offer, this event is the place to be. We want you!! Go to http://bamentertainment.net/be-a-vendor-2/ reserve your spot.

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If you like money, check us out!
by Vanessa Hagen via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

We are the preeminent entertainment company in Northeast Ohio. We are hiring three (3) outside sales professionals to cover the Cleveland, Akron and Canton areas. Territories are wide open! If you are looking to change your situation and make real money, send your resume to career(a)bamentertainment.net We pay the highest commissions in our industry and give monthly performance bonuses and incentives to top performers. Complete training and sales materials are provided. Sales professionals must be able to demonstrate the following: 1) Must have a proven track record. 2) Willing to work at least 4 days per week; 6-8 hours per day. 3) Meet with clients and represent our company. 4) Gather information and submit proposal. 5) Ability to communicate well and close the deal. 6) Operate in an ethical, professional manner and have a desire to work with minimal supervision. DON'T WAIT, APPLY TODAY!

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Make your dream happen!
by Vanessa Hagen via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

Are you a model? Do you dream of seeing yourself in a magazine or on television? We are accepting models, whether you're new to the industry or if you've already got the experience. We're looking for 15 talented models for a calendar photo shoot coming up very soon. If you would like to jump start your career or need more work, contact us today. For details and consideration, email the following information to info(a)premieremodelandtalent.com Name Age Location Phone # 2 Head Shots 2 Full Body Shots 2 Side Shots If you have any questions, contact our office at 330-410-4243.

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CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE HOLDING COMBINED GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR 2015-16 SEASON WITH DOBAMA THEATRE
by Casting via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

CPH is holding joint 2015-16 Season General Auditions for local actors, with Dobama Theatre. You will be able to be seen by both companies with a single audition. These auditions are by appointment only. Open to non-Equity and Equity actors. This open call is for the theatres' seasons in general. Performers will be contacted at a later date should the opportunity to audition for specific productions arise. Young Performer (under age 13) auditions for CPH's production of A Christmas Story will be held in September. For information on the CPH 2015-16 season visit http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2015. For information on Dobama Theatre's 2015-16 season visit http://dobama.org/auditions/. ? WHEN: Friday, May 22nd from 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, May 23rd 10:00am-6:00pm WHERE: Middough Building, Allen Rehearsal Hall 1901 E. 13th St., 5th floor PREPARATIONS: Please prepare two contrasting monologues of no more than 90 seconds each. If you wish, you may instead perform one monologue and sing 16 bars of a song of your choice. Accompaniment or musical playback will not be available but you are welcome to sing a cappella. You will be auditioning for Corey Atkins, Associate Producer at Cleveland Play House, and Nathan Motta, Artistic Director of Dobama Theatre. APPOINTMENTS: APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY E-MAIL to casting(a)clevelandplayhouse.com Please include your name, phone number, attachments of your headshot and resume, and your preferred day and/or time. You will receive a response within one business day. We will endeavor to schedule you as near as possible to your requested time, pending availability. Thank you in advance for your time and talent, Corey Atkins, Associate Producer Cleveland Play House

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A Whole New World at Mercury Theatre Company
by Mercury Theatre Company via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pierre-Jacques Brault, Artistic Director Mercury Theatre Company, 216.771.5862 A WHOLE NEW WORLD Mercury Theatre Company's 2015 Season kicks-off with an original show featuring the beloved music of Walt Disney To launch our new name and kick off the 2015 Season, Mercury Theatre Company, formerly Mercury Summer Stock, invites you to join us for A Whole New World: The Music Behind the Magic, on May 16 and 17 at Notre Dame College's Regina Hall. This concert, celebrating the musical genius of Disney, is not only the perfect full-family night out, but benefits the promotion and enhancement of Mercury's educational outreach MY FIRST MUSICAL program. A WHOLE NEW WORLD: The Music Behind The Magic is an original musical offering, featuring classic songs from a variety of live action and animated Disney films and television series, Broadway musicals and even Disneyland attractions. Mercury Theatre Company's OWN Mouseketeers will captivate and take you into the wonderful world of Disney. Songs include Disney classics from Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Frozen, The Hunchback of Notre Dome, The Little Mermaid, Toy Story, Pocahontas, Tarzan, Pinocchio, Aladdin among many, many others. Designed to uplift and inspire, this production will put a smile on your face and leave a song in your heart. Tickets for A WHOLE NEW WORLD are $20 each or 2 for $30 and can be purchased by calling 216-771-5862 or ordering online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org. All proceeds benefit the growth of Mercury's MY FIRST MUSICAL program. MY FIRST MUSICAL is Mercury Theatre Company's educational outreach program, designed to give underserved children from the school districts surrounding the Greater Cleveland community an opportunity to experience their first musical theatre shows at no cost. The program, which includes admission to an unabridged performance of each show in the Mercury season, as well as educational and artistic workshops and interaction opportunities, will provide the initial theatre exposure a child needs to foster an interest and passion in the theatre arts for life. At A Glance: What: A WHOLE NEW WORLD: THE MUSIC BEHIND THE MAGIC When: May 16 at 7:30 pm and May 17 at 2:00 pm Where: Regina Hall, Notre Dame College. 1857 South Green Rd., South Euclid, 44121 Cost: $20 each or 2 for $30. 2015 Subscriber rate is just $10. How: For tickets call 216.771.5862 or visit www.mercurytheatrecompany.org Subscriptions are available now by calling 216.771.5862, or ordering online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org

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Fairfield - FREE Upcoming InsideCPH Events
by Melissa Huber via NEohioPAL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

FINAL WEEK at the Allen Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Christopher Durang's zany Tony Award-winning comedy, through April 26. Tickets for students are $15, and tickets for anyone under 35 are $25 - for more information, please go to clevelandplayhouse.com<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/>. COMING SOON to the Outcalt Theatre: Fairfield, Cleveland playwright Eric Coble's hilariously dark comedy about a young teacher's misguided attempts to celebrate Black History Month, from May 1-31. And with our FREE InsideCPH programs you'll get up-close-and-personal with the people and processes that make our work happen, all in a fun, informal and interactive setting. Tech Night - Free & open to the public! Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 6:30 - 8:30pm Hear from the director and designers, then sit in on a technical rehearsal ("tech") to see how set, lights, sound, costumes and actors all come together as opening night nears. RSVP required to http://clevelandplayhouse.com/inside-cph Behind-the-Scenes: From Idea to Opening with Eric Coble and Ken Ludwig - Free & open to the public! Saturday, May 9, 2015 - 12:30 - 1:30pm The road from a playwright's idea to opening night is full of twists, turns and fascinating sights--and you're invited along on the ride! Join New Ground writers Eric Coble (Fairfield) and Ken Ludwig (A Comedy of Tenors) for a revealing conversation about a play's path from pen to page to CPH stage. RSVP required to http://clevelandplayhouse.com/inside-cph. Pre-Show Conversations - Free for all ticketholders! These fun and interactive 25-minute conversations happen right before the show in the Allen Theatre Complex. Pull back the curtain early and connect with the world of the play in an engaging and relaxed setting, beginning 45 minutes before every performance. TalkBacks - Free for all ticketholders after every performance of Fairfield! Stay after the show to continue the conversation our plays start! TalkBacks offer the chance to interact with the cast and CPH Artistic Staff in an open and lively Q&A about the play and the questions it raises. Fairfield is the centerpiece production of the 2015 New Ground Theatre Festival - be sure to check out the other offerings in CPH's annual showcase of new works! - Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors - Play reading - May 9, 2015 at 5pm. Get a sneak peek at the first production of CPH's 100th Season! Three tenors. Three egos. One stage. What could possibly go wrong? As opening night draws near, flaring tempers, mistaken identities and bedroom hijinks bring new meaning to the phrase "the show must go on" in this laugh-out-loud farce set amidst the glitz and glamour of 1930s Paris. - My Mother Has 4 Noses - A new play with music - May 14-16, 2015. Folk rock singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke was always close to her mother Darren, a Christian Scientist and poet, even when they didn't see eye to eye on religion. So when Darren is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Jonatha puts her life on hold and becomes her caretaker. Together they embark on this new "adventure" where faith is tested and poetry discovered in the unlikeliest of places. With humor and honesty, My Mother Has 4 Noses interweaves original music with personal narrative to tell a beautiful, poignant mother-daughter love story. - A new play by Rebecca Gilman, 2015 Roe Green Award Winner - Play reading - May 16, 2015 at 5pm. Rebecca Gilman is a prominent, award-winning contemporary playwright known for her relevant and topical works. She is based in Chicago, teaches at Northwestern University, and has written plays that have been produced at leading theatres in the U.S. and abroad. Tickets are on sale now at clevelandplayhouse.com.

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