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Stage Combat Training, Weathervane Playhouse (Akron)
by Melanie Pepe via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Melanie YC Pepe mycp(a)weathervaneplayhouse.com<mailto:mycp@weathervaneplayhouse.com> 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. Session ONE, April 12 - May 3, 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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EXPERIENCE THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is proud to present... ROAD TO FREEDOM An Interactive Underground Railroad Experience Friday, April 10th Saturday, April 11th Face your fears and test your courage as you play the role of a pre-Civil War slave travelling the Underground Railroad. Risking being caught by bounty hunters to be sold to the Deep South, you'll flee from your captors encountering potential friends and foes along your escape to the North. Not knowing who to trust and unsure of your fate, you'll experience firsthand the trials of those involved in this conflicted period of our nation's history. LCMP and TrueNorth reenactors will provide dramatic and emotion-evoking performances fit to leave a lasting impression, blending arts with historical educational content. We recommend that participants wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes, as the program takes place mostly outside. Some portions of the walking trail are uneven and unimproved, and light will be limited as the night approaches. The program is not recommended for children under eight-years-old due to the mature nature of the content; strollers are prohibited for safety reasons. Groups leave Pine Tree Picnic Area's Shelter #1 every half-hour between 5:30pm and 8:00pm, walking the connector trail to the Burrell Homestead. Following the hour-long reenactment, a shuttle bus will transport participants back to the French Creek Reservation's Pine Tree Picnic Area. $5 per person. Preregistration and payment by 4/9 is required. Call (440) 458-5121, (440) 949-5200 or visit www.metroparks.cc<http://www.metroparks.cc> to register or for more information. Pine Tree Picnic Area is located at 4951 French Creek Rd / Sheffield Village / 44054

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Great Lakes Theater Announces Auditions for Actor-Teachers
by via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Great Lakes Theater Announces Auditions for Actor/Teachers Great Lakes Theater (GLT) announces auditions for non-Equity actor/teachers for its School Residency Program for the 2015-2016 school year. Actors of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition. These are full-time, seasonal, paid positions, offered from August/September, 2015 through May, 2016. Requirements include an undergraduate degree in any discipline, as well as previous stage experience or actor training. Teaching experience or prior work with elementary, junior high or high school age students is a plus, but not required. Applicants must have a valid driver license, a reliable automobile and complete a background check. Applicants are requested to prepare one Shakespearean monologue and one contrasting contemporary monologue for the audition. Both monologues should total no more than three minutes combined. All auditions are by appointment only. Applicants must schedule an audition online. To schedule an audition appointment, visit the Great Lakes Theater website at http://www.greatlakestheater.org/work-with-us/auditions. To mail resume/headshot or request more information, contact Lisa Ortenzi at Great Lakes Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave. Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44115 or via email at lortenzi at greatlakestheater.org The deadline for audition appointments is Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Auditions will take place on Monday May 11, 2015. Callbacks will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 and are by invitation only. Great Lakes Theater is an equal opportunity employer.

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Great Lakes Theater Launches CAMP THEATER!
by via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 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! 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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Summer teen opportunities
by Andrea via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Looking for Camp, theater, musical,theater opps. Sent from my iPad

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Free Russian Film Screenings April 13 and 15
by Jessica Novak via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Lakeland's Center for International Education presents two Russian film screenings Free and open to the public | Free parking Lakeland Community College 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094 I-90 & Rt. 306 Exit Monday, April 13, 3:30 p.m., Room H-101 “The Return” (2003) This is a widely acclaimed and award-winning movie, including a Golden Globe Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Andrey and Ivan are brothers who have been raised alone by their mother. When their father suddenly returns home after vanishing some 12 years earlier, they are both extremely happy to see him back in their lives. Ivan, however, quickly grows suspicious of his father, and determines to find out where exactly his father vanished to all those years ago, and why he suddenly decided to come back into their lives now. This film is not rated but contains adult themes. Wednesday, April 15, 7 p.m., Room H-101 “My Joy” (2010) An award-winning film that received five stars from The New York Times critic Manohla Dargis. This is a very dark and scathing portrayal of Russian life in which the main character, Georgy, takes a journey on a road trip and ends up trapped in a remote village frozen in time, where strangers are not welcome, and people are not at all what they seem. This film is not rated, but it is intense and contains very adult themes. Info: Dr. Eric Usatch Center for International Education 440-525-7718 eusatch(a)lakelandcc.edu

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HAIRSPRAY Opens this weekend at Olmsted Performing Arts!
by Jake Ingrassia via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Olmsted Performing ArtspresentsHairspray!April 10-12 It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show! When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her 'do! Showtimes: April 10- 7:30pmApril 11- 2:30pmApril 11- 7:30pmApril 12- 2:30pm Tickets are on sale now at OPATickets.com or call 440-235-6722!

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Wizard of Oz at Revere High School
by Robert Carlyon via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Revere Players is proud to present "The Wizard of Oz" on April 16-19. Complimentary "Wizard of Oz" Senior Citizens Brunch on Wednesday April 15 at 9:00 am in the Revere School cafeteria, followed by a performance at 10:00. Come and join us as we perform this America Classic including "Somewhere over the Rainbow", "Follow the Yellow brick road" and "If I only had a Brain". Joining the Revere Players this year are Munchkins from Bath Elementary and Revere Middle School. Tickets are also available at the High School Auditorium April 8-14 from 3:00 to 5:00 and during lunch hours in the RHS cafeteria on April 13, 14, 16, 17. We are having a special matinee on Saturday at 1:00. After the show, any elementary student attending, may have their picture taken with a cast member. We hope you join us on our journey to the Emerald City. "We're off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz"!

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Lend Me a Tenor a sweet success at Beck Center (review)
by Katherine Miller via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LEND ME A TENOR a sweet success at Beck Center The Beck Center for the Arts has a hit on its hands with Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor,” playing now through April 26 on the Mackey Main Stage. Directed by Scott Spence, the hilarious romp into a world of opera and odd opportunity will have young and old chortling throughout. The fun farce follows Max (Scott Esposito), Maggie (Emily Pucell Czarnota) and Saunders (John J. Polk) as they try to get world-famous Italian opera legend Tito Merelli (Matthew Wright) to their benefit concert for the Cleveland Grand Opera. The night seems doomed from the beginning of the day, as Tito is running very late, the broken refrigerator threatens to ruin the mayo-covered shrimp that’s supposed to be served for the reception, and the music gets lost. The action is quick-paced and well-played... To read the full review, CLICK HERE > http://www.examiner.com/article/lend-me-a-tenor-a-sweet-success-at-beck-cen… ------------------------------------Kate MillerCleveland Performing Arts Examiner / The Morning Journal / News HeraldEmail- KateMillerExaminer(a)yahoo.comExaminer Site- http://www.examiner.com/performing-arts-in-cleveland/kate-miller-----------…

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CPT is now accepting applications for Big Box 2016
by Caitlin Lewins via NEohioPAL 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Cleveland Public Theatre Local Request for Proposals Big Box Deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 30, 2015 Big Box has been the centerpiece of Cleveland Public Theatre's season over the past twelve years. New work development is a core value at CPT, and we are always looking for the best way to support the new work by Northeast Ohio artists. Big Box has played an integral role in new work moving onto full, professional productions (at CPT and elsewhere) and the formation and growth of three local theatres. We are proud of Big Box's impact on our artistic community over the years. The idea of Big Box from its inception has been to serve as a launch pad for artists who are ready to move work forward. Big Box 2016 will focus more on this goal and we are seeking work in development that has extraordinary potential for future success. Future success includes, but is not limited to, full professional productions and tours. CPT believes that the greatest strength of Big Box is its ability to function as an incubator of new work and artistic growth. We anticipate that this greater focus will limit selection to 4 - 6 exceptional projects ready to move to the next level after a workshop production. If you have applied to the Big Box Series before-it's important that you read the new guidelines and adjust your proposal accordingly. Big Box 2016 Guidelines Big Box offers artists or groups the opportunity to self-produce original works of theatre, dance, performance art, music or genre defying performances. We open the doors and support artists experimenting, charting their own course, making their own decisions and taking their own risks. CPT offers organizational guidance through strict deadlines and clear deliverables, and provides resources of space, equipment, front-of-house, basic technical and marketing support. In Big Box 2016, CPT will be investing more in projects by providing guidance. We will invest more time, provide additional training in self-producing and may play a minimal role in the development of work. Big Box features premiere workshop productions. This series is not about huge production values. This series is for developing new work beyond a staged-reading or rough draft, but just short of a full production. This is about core artistry, not fancy finishes. The artist shouldn't get too caught up in elaborate plans, because they don't have much time in the space. However, don't confuse minimalism and resourcefulness with lack of style and quality. While CPT will produce a direct mail piece advertising the series, and therefore all of the artists/groups, it is up to the individual artists/groups to promote their own show. We will send out a press release for listings only, provide flyer templates, offer use of copy machine and may be able to help with distribution. Since the work being done is in development, there will be no critics invited. Big Box 2016 Series Logistics * CPT will select four or more artists/groups to be part of Big Box. * Each artist/group will be required to attend 3 - 4 informational meetings and professional development sessions, to be scheduled on Saturday mornings July - December, 2015. * Each artist/group has access to the James Levin Theatre for one week, Sunday through Saturday. * Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm. * Timing of Bog Box is currently in flux due to potential construction. The series may run in the months of January, February or March. * The James Levin Theatre is set up with a repertory lighting and sound plot suitable for theatre and dance. Each artist will have a few lighting instruments that can be moved around for their specific needs, but the lighting plot must remain intact. * Each project will receive a minimum guarantee of $750 ($500 each for projects sharing a double bill) against gross box office split of 50/50 (30/30/40 for double bills). For example if a project makes $1000 at the box office the project will still get $750. If the box office is $4000, the project will get a total of $2000, an additional $1250 over the original $750. * CPT provides a Big Box series Stage Manager, box office and house staff, but it is up to each artist to provide their own artistic collaborators and technical staff. * CPT will provide production guidance, coaching and training in self-producing and may play a small role in advising the development of a piece. Selection Criteria In selecting projects for our New Work Development Series we will look at a number of factors. Adventurous, New Work Is the work adventurous and new? CPT has a history of producing work that no one else in town will produce because it is somehow "outside the box." Artists proposing for CPT's development series are encouraged to consider why CPT is the right place for their project to grow. Artistic Growth How will participation in this program impact the applicant professionally and artistically? CPT wants to have a real impact on the community and provide resources to projects that will benefit the most. Potential for Production Life after Big Box Is there a plan to move the project forward after Big Box and what does it entail? How does the artist/group plan to continue developing the piece and move towards a full production or tour? Leadership Skills Has the artist/group demonstrated the ability to produce and create the proposed work? We aren't looking for top notch producers, but we do want to feel confident that the artist/group has a clear understanding of what it takes to pull off a show and how to assess their own capacity. Artistry All artistic enterprises require risk and there are no guarantees. However, it's important to demonstrate a level of artistic excellence and an understanding of artistry. This might be demonstrated in a work sample, résumés of lead artists, script of past or current work or in a project summary. Video materials are NOT necessary to apply, but can be helpful in demonstrating artistic level. Advice to Applicants Incomplete Script/Project If you are submitting an incomplete script or project please explain the process for completing the script. For example, what are your deadlines for the script and who will you be working with to give you feedback along the way? Applying as a Playwright or Performer Please identify who will direct your piece. CPT rarely accepts proposals in which the playwright or performer will be the director as well. Devising If you are devising, then please explain the devising process and the structure (hierarchy) of the collaborators. Without a script to judge artistic merit, experience in devising work is important. CPT rarely accepts proposals in which the main deviser is also an actor in the show. Non-"theatre" proposals Big Box often includes work that is not considered "theatre" by the conventional definition-we have included music composition, dance, performance art and opera. It is important for applicants in the non-theatre arena to explain their process and how Big Box will serve the development of the work. Applying for Big Box If you would like to be considered for the 2016 Big Box Series, please complete the application form. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 30, 2015. Questions Please contact: Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate 216-631-2727 x 211 clewins(a)cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org> Big Box '16 Application<http://www.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Big-Box-16-RFP-Final1.p…> - Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2015 (http://www.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Big-Box-16-RFP-Final1.p…) Once you've clicked the link, right click on the application and save. If you attempt to fill out the application in your web browser, it will not save any information you enter. Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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