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Auditions Today and Tuesday for Mary Poppins Directed by Monica Olejko
by Lynn via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '15

12 Apr '15

LORAIN COMMUNITY MUSIC THEATERMARY POPPINS AUDITIONSSt. Peter School, 3601 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OHSun., April 12th @ 3 p.m and Tues., April 14th @ 7 p.mCallbacks Wednesday, April 15th @ 7:00 p.m.Performance Dates: July 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th @ 7:30 p.m.; July 19th and July 26th @ 2:00 p.m.Performance Location: L.C.C.C. Stocker Arts Center, 1005 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035Registration begins one-half hour prior to the audition time, with the audition process beginning promptly thereafter. Be prepared to stay for the duration of the audition session. Prepare a vocal selection and bring your sheet music in the proper key as an accompanist will be provided. Auditions will not be permitted with any electronic accompaniment nor in acapella format. A dance combination will be taught, so dress for movement. Dance shoes preferred but not required; flat-soled shoes (sneakers) are acceptable. No food, candy or gum in the audition space.Directed & Choreographed by Monica OlejkoQUESTIONS? Please contact one of the producers listed below.Lynn Maslinski, Co-Producer (lynnmas324(a)hotmail.com)Marlene Karpinski, Co-Producer (mckarpinski(a)live.com)www.loraincommunitymusictheater.org

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VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE @ CPH
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '15

12 Apr '15

•••••••••••••••••• To read Roy Berko's review of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE @ Cleveland Play House go to www.royberko.info ••••••••••••••••••

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CASTING CALL: Short film contest: 3 Roles avail
by FOF .Productions via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '15

12 Apr '15

CASTING CALL: A short movie, entitled 'Resilience', will be entered into the My Rode Reel Short film 2015 Contest. This contest has jury, judges, people's choice, and genre awards. It will only be 3 minutes in length. We are looking for a middle-aged African American male to play the role of ROBERT, an abusive husband and father. **He needs to be tall and lanky.** (some flexibility with look). An athletic and fit African American girl to play the role of LAUNA, who has seen her mother physically/mentally abused and been mentally abused herself. **Person can be older but must appear young.** And finally, we need an African American woman to play the role of ADULT LAUNA. **Must have professional clothing.** All people can be family members since more than likely you will resemble one another. *****Roles can be adapted to any race, so all races may apply***** AUDITIONS: April 24-25 Time and Location: TBA (in Cleveland Heights area for sure) You can email me: J.moss2013(a)gmail.com, to receive part of the script for your audition and to learn more about story. Compensation: No money, but you will receive credit, food, and if we win, maybe compensation. Thanks everyone and hope to hear from you soon. P.S. I am also looking for a Graphic designer and/or Special Effect Editor. I would like to have a nice intro. Joi Moss <https://www.facebook.com/joi.moss.3> Writer/Cinematographer/Editor

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5 Week group swing dance classes begin at the Brecksville Center for the Arts April 13th and April 14th - No partner needed! $50 per person
by Valerie Salstrom via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '15

12 Apr '15

Mondays Beginner Balboa 7:00 to 8:00 pm. # Classes: 5 Date: Mondays, April 13th until May 11th, 2015 Instructor: Multi-year national and international Balboa champion Valerie Salstrom and long time Balboa dancer Loreto Agdinaoay Jr. Balboa and Bal-Swing are dances that originated in the crowded ballrooms of Southern California in the 1930s. The Balboa is loved for it's precise footwork, close connection, finesse and the ability to be done quite easily at all tempos. Balboa is most often done to big band swing from the 1930s. Balboa is said to be the Tango of the Swing world. If you are interested in developing and refining your leading or following abilities, then Balboa is definitely the dance for you! You do not need previous Balboa experience or dance experience to take this class. Mondays Intermediate Balboa 8:00 to 9:00 pm. # Classes: 5 Date: Mondays, April 13th until May 11th, 2015 Instructor: Multi-year national and international Balboa champion Valerie Salstrom and long time Balboa dancer Loreto Agdinaoay Jr. You must have a firm grasp of the basics of Balboa and some Bal-Swing to attend these lessons. These would include up hold and down hold basics, progressives, scootches, paddle turns, crab walks, come arounds, lollies, and out & ins) This class will focus on variations on the basics, transitions, throw outs and multiple variations on throw outs. Be ready for some cool footwork variations as well. If you have taken a beginner Balboa class with Get Hep Swing before you are most likely ready to take this class. Followers may want to wear at least a low heeled shoe for all of the Balboa classes. Leather soled shoes are best for balboa. Tuesdays Beginner Jitterbug/East Coast Swing/Swing dancing 7:00 to 8:00 pm. # Classes: 5 Date: Tuesdays, April 14th until May 12th, 2015 Instructor: Get Hep Swing owner and multi-year national and international swing dance champion Valerie Salstrom and long time swing dancer and swing dance teacher, Paul Carryer We make learning how to partner dance FUN! Learn the easiest form of partnered dancing – The Jitterbug! Also known as East Coast Swing or just Swing. We will dance to a variety of styles of music including big band swing, early rock & roll, blues and R & B! You will learn the basic footwork patterns and how to lead and follow a fun mix of spins and turns in open and closed position. Learning to swing dance is a great way to meet people and get some exercise too! Tuesdays Intermediate Jitterbug/East Coast Swing/Swing dancing 8:00 to 9:00 pm. # Classes: 5 Date: Tuesdays, April 14th until May 12th, 2015 T Instructor: Get Hep Swing owner and multi-year national and international swing dance champion Valerie Salstrom and long time swing dancer and swing dance teacher, Paul Carryer If you are looking to do more than a few basic moves every time you go out swing dancing then this is the class for you. In this class you will learn some really eye catching moves, turns, and footwork variations. Good technique will be emphasized too. New moves are taught every session and you can take this class multiple times and always come away with new material. You must have proficient skills in Jitterbug to feel comfortable taking this course. Please wear shoes that are comfortable and will allow you to pivot and twist. Comfy attire is a good idea too. You do NOT need a partner to take this class however, there is a discounted rate for people who sign up as a couple with one person assuming the role of leader and the other person assuming the role of follower. We rotate partners during the class so you will have the chance to dance with all of the other students and the teachers as well. However, if you prefer not to rotate that is permitted as well Location: BCA dance studio (lower level) *Course fee: Individual $50, Couple $80 *FULL payment MUST be made by the first night of class. Register online at www.brecksvillearts.org. Please call BCA to register by credit card. You may pay in full with cash or check in person on the first day of class. Brecksville Center for the Arts 8997 Highland Drive Brecksville Ohio 44141 440-526-6232 Web: www.brecksvillearts.org Email: brecksvillearts(a)yahoo.com For more information regarding class content, class levels, private lessons, our two monthly swing dances, school programs, etc., please seewww.GetHepSwing.com or email Valerie at info(a)GetHepSwing.com Valerie Salstrom Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd. 216-374-1927 info(a)GetHepSwing.com

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IRISH DANCE PERFORMANCE
by Cannon Irish Dance via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '15

12 Apr '15

Cannon Irish Dancers School Performance is Sunday, April 19th. Tickets can be purchased at www.olmstedperformingarts.com Click on “Events” Hope to see you there.

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Workshop Players' Auditions: It Runs in the Family, a comedy by Ray Cooney
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 12 Apr '15

12 Apr '15

*Workshop Players will be holding auditions for the comedy It Runs in the Family, by Ray Cooney, directed by Mason Adams.* *AUDITION DATES: Tuesday April 21st and Wednesday April 22nd at 7pm. * *Callbacks on Thursday, April 23.* *Auditions will be held at the theater, **44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001, and will **consist of readings from script. * *Performance dates are July 9 through July 26.* *For more information contact director Mason Adams at **masonadMs(a)msn.com* <masonadMs(a)msn.com> Set in a hospital, *It Runs in the Family* contains the usual assortment of farcical nuts running in and out of doors mistaking everybody for someone else, as Dr. Mortimore tries to fend off a paternity suit, an ex-wife, a punkish daughter and various other lunatics so that he may, at last, deliver the Ponsonby Lecture in an international conference. The hospital becomes a veritable madhouse of lunacy as poor Dr. Mortimore’s chances of escape become more and more complex. This is a very fast paced, crazy comedy with one set. There are wild situations with at least three males impersonating Matron in drag. Except for two characters people are constantly coming on and off so *everyone will need to be at all rehearsals*. This is a tight ensemble piece. Roles: 7 males, 5 females Dr. David Mortimer - late 40s to early 50s - A successful neurologist at an important moment in his career. He is charming and a little pompous, flustered but quick to come up with ideas to cover he ever growing string of lies.. He is hoping to become the head of surgery and get knighted as a result of the speech he is about to present. He is onstage for almost the entire play and it is a very physical role. He is Rosemary’s husband, Jane’s former lover and Leslie’s father. He ends up in drag as Matron. Dr. Mike Connolly - mid 20s to mid 30s - An exuberant, boyish doctor who loves acting and dressing up. Makes an attractive woman in the right dress. He is eager to please but is often frenetic! Dr. Hubert Bonney - late 40s to early 50s - A doctor and David’s best friend. He is very low key but very likable. Much to his dismay he finds himself in the middle of David’s lies ultimately having to say he is Leslie’s father. While he may be slow to realize some things, he can be quick to react in song etc. to cover up something. He always gives in to David and is totally afraid of his mother. He ends up in drag as Matron. He has lots of physical comedy. Sir Willoughby Drake - early 60s to late 70s - He is a stern administrator who is a little out of touch with what really goes on in the hospital. Chair of the Board of St. Andrew’s Hospital, London. Very elegant – but ultimately succumbs to the gin in the end! Police Sergeant - late 40s to early 60s - He is a practical, down to earth cop who has arrested Leslie. He is revealed to be Mike’s uncle. He is the antagonist trying to get to the bottom of what is going on and haul Leslie off to jail. Bill Leslie - early 60s to late 70s - He is a patient at the hospital who gets thrown into the fray as a result of David’s lies. He is eccentric, fun loving and imagines him a swinger. He is confused into thinking the doctor’s lounge is his new hospital room and confuses everyone else. He is in a wheelchair, loves his liquor and women. He always becomes lucid when David is trying to cover something up. Leslie - late teens to early 20s - The tough, punk offspring of Jane and David who is now on an emotional rollercoaster finding out a doctor at the hospital is his father. He/She is very excitable but persistent. This is a very physical role but he/she is very sweet and loving when he/she thinks he/she has found his/her father and grandmother. Rosemary Mortimer - late 40s to late 50s - David’s attractive wife. She is refined and very outgoing and pleasant. She falls for many of her husband’s lies with concern and compassion. She handles the chaos that erupts around her with typical English resolve. Matron - mid 30s to late 50s - Used to giving the orders and having them taken. She is a no nonsense type of woman. She is robust, ample, strict, a rule follower. She can be quite intimidating but changes totally when she thinks Dr. Bonny has romantic intentions. She has lots of physical comedy. Jane Tate - late 30s to late 40s - Very pretty, sexy and cuddly. A former nurse at the hospital who had an affair with David that resulted in her son Leslie. She is a middle class and very protective of her son. She is not a pushover. Sister - any age range - She is a very efficient nurse at the hospital. Only appears in Act 1. Mother - mid 60s to late 70s - Hubert’s mother. She is doting, amiable but strong willed where her son is concerned. She is feisty and becomes surprised that her son got a woman pregnant but is thrilled with her new grandson. She only appears in Act 2. -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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PSC & Cleveland Heights Ice Show Skating Through Time
by Cindy Young via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

Pavilion Skating Club and the City of Cleveland Heights present "Skating Through Time"an ice show featuring talented skaters including Regional, Sectional, and US National competitors Sunday, April 26 at 4 pm at Cleveland Heights Recreation Center 1 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. $10 Adults, $5 for seniors and children under 10 Featured skaters include, Katie McBeath, National Freestyle competitor Micah Jaffe and Maeve Pascoe, National Ice Dance competitors and the Mentor Ice Diamonds Synchro Team, National Bronze Medalists. Come watch this dazzling musical performance on ice!!

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Rubber City Shakespeare seeing STAGE MANAGERS
by Chris Simmons via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

Rubber City Shakespeare Seeks STAGE MANAGERS: We are seeking a stage manager for Richard III and Assistant Stage Managers for As You Like It and Richard III. If you are interested in either position please email your resume to Dane Leasure at dane(a)rubbercityshakes.com. A Stipend is provided for both Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers. Rehearsals are generally 6-10pm Sunday through Thursday until Tech weeks for the Shows. Richard III will rehearse starting May 10-May 28. As You Like It will rehearse May 31-June 18. Both shows will enter tech week June 21. Richard III runs in Repertory with As You Like It, June 26-July 19. -- *Chris Simmons* Managing Director Resident Properties Designer Rubber City Shakespeare Company www.rubbercityshakes.com www.facebook.com/rubbercityshakes

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Review of ""Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" at Cleveland Play House
by Bob Abelman via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

CPH's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' is a delightful diversion Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, International Association of Theatre Critics Imagine hearing the words of 19th century Russian playwright Anton Chekhov - a man who proclaimed that his work was meant to tell an audience "Have a look at yourselves and see how bad and dreary your lives are!" - with a laugh track. That is the disorienting but absolutely delightful experience of sitting through Christopher Durang's uproariously funny "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," currently on stage at Cleveland Play House. The laugh track comes courtesy of the audience. For more of this review, go to: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Nordonia Drama Club presents Aida: April 17-19
by Chris Simmons via NEohioPAL 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

The Nordonia High School stage will be rocked back to ancient times this April as the Nordonia High School Drama Club presents *Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida*! Performances will be April 17th-19th. *Aida* is an epic tale of loyalty, betrayal, and the timelessness of love, set in ancient Egypt. It tells the story of an enslaved Nubian princess, her conflicted Egyptian captor, and a forbidden love that rocks the ancient world to its core. *Performances of this year’s production of Aida will be Friday and Saturday, April 17th & 18th at 8 PM, and Sunday, April 19th at 3 PM.* There will also be a free preview performance for senior citizens on Thursday, April 16th at 4 PM. Reserved seating is $12 a ticket and General Admission seating is $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens. *To reserve your tickets today, please call 330.908.6199, extension 585323 <330.908.6199%2C%20extension%20585323>. * Directing this year’s production is Nordonia High School’s Director of Drama, Chris Simmons. Megan Gargano will serve as both Assistant Director and Choreographer while Bill Shaffer serves as Musical Director. Dane Leasure will serve as the Fight Choreographer for the production. *Please also visit the Drama Club's new website at www.nordoniadrama.com <http://www.nordoniadrama.com/> for information on Aida and all of the Drama Club's events!*

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