Video Promo for "Big, The Musical" at FPAC!

My latest video promo! This one for Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory's production of "Big, The Musical"!

Video Promo by Geoff Short (www.geoffreyshort.com)

Fairmount Center for the Arts presents
"Big the Musical"
at Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory
August 11-21, 2011

Book by John Weidman
Music by David Shire
Lyrics by Richard Maltby,Jr.

Based on the motion picture 'Big,' written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg
Produced by Twentieth Century Fox

Director - Carol Pribble (CP)
Music Director - John Krol
Choreographer - Bebe Weinberg Katz
Set Design - Ron Newell
Light Design - Ben Gantose
Sound Design - Carlton Guc
Costume Design - Craig Tucker
Stage Manager - Sarah Lynne Nicholas
Technical Director - Keith Newman

to be presented August 11 - 21, 2011
at Mayfield Village Civic Center, 6622 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village

TICKETS
can be purchased online at www.fairmountcenter.com
or by calling 440-338-3171.

Miss Saigon at Near West Theatre!

A promo for the Near West Theatre production of "Miss Saigon"!

Les Miserables: School Edition at FPAC!!

My video preview of the recent Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory production of "Les Miserables: School Edition"!

Things That Never Happen at Jerry Bruno Productions!

The Near West Circle! June Edition

Check out the June 2011 issue of the Near West Circle! This month's E-Newsletter from Near West Theatre!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Near-West-Circle--June-2011.html?soid=1103080512300&aid=VJGyLRZoy8o

My Latest STAGES Episode! The Showcase Episode!

When one door closes, another one opens...In this episode, STAGES looks at the end of college life for another class of B-W Music Theatre students as they prepare for the all-important showcase n New York City and take further steps on the way to Broadway.

Gentlemen's Club Sponsors "Fight for Pink" Breast Cancer Walk

No - not THAT kind of Gentlemen's Club!

So proud of the kids in the Berea Gentlemen's Club, a group started by my wife Lisa Dwyer-Short and her colleague at Roehm Middle School, Teacher Johnny Bollin. The group sponsored a Charity Walk for Breast Cancer called "Fight for Pink". All the kids along with some extended family and friends showed up on a perfect weather day and hit their goal of walking a combined 60 miles to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen foundation! Great work guys!
The Berea Gentlemen’s Club is a school group of students formed Lisa and Johnny two years ago to help mentor and provide academic support for minority boys -
the most at-risk demographic group according to Berea City School District research. Here's a quick look at the day!

My Latest Video Project: "COMPANY" at FPAC!

My latest video project:
A look at the FPAC (www.fairmountcenter.org) Production of
"COMPANY"

Video Produced by Geoff Short (www.geoffshort.com)

The Road Into the Woods at NWT Pt. 2 - Joe & Jill

"Into the Woods" Cast Members find real-life happily ever after at Near West Theatre!



When Joe Kenderes first answered a Near West Theatre casting call for a production of South Pacific in the Summer of 1996, the then-high school sophomore never imagined that he would meet his future wife. Now Joe, 30 from Brunswick and wife Jill Kenderes, 27 from Avon who began performing at Near West in a Summer Teen production in 2004, are both starring in the upcoming Near West Theatre production of Into the Woods, the fairy tale-themed Stephen Sondheim musical. Now, as the Kenderes' prepare to welcome their first child in November, it would seem this performing couple is living a real-life fairy tale, inspired by their experiences throughout the years at Near West Theatre.

Video Produced by Geoff Short
INTO THE WOODS
May 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2011
Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $8 Adults, $6 Children 12 & under
To purchase tickets, call: 216-961-6391 or visit www.nearwesttheatre.org.
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine
Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

The Road Into the Woods at NWT Pt. 1

A look at the rehearsal process of the Near West Theatre Production of "Into the Woods"

Video Produced by Geoff Short




INTO THE WOODS
May 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2011

Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday performances at 3:00 p.m.
...
Tickets: $8 Adults, $6 Children 12 & under
To purchase tickets, call: 216-961-6391 or visit www.nearwesttheatre.org.

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

Our "Love Actually" wedding surprise!

Our "Love Actually" wedding surprise! Thanks to Gina at Shi Shi Events - Wedding Planning and Design for working with us at Jerry Bruno Productions! Want something special for your wedding?




Mandy & Scott were married on February 19, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. Their favorite movie is "Love Actually." This surprise was planned just like the wedding scene in the movie - hidden musicians and all! It went off without a hitch. Best of luck to you, Mandy & Scott! Video produced by Jared Staehli of Z Media. www.ZPhotoMedia.com Musicians provided by Scott at Jerry Bruno Productions.

Check Out My New DJ Video!

Cleveland DJ Geoff Short for weddings & events
A new Jerry Bruno Productions music season is here! Jamming a LOT with The Avenue along with a little DJ action too! More options for JBP clients! Check out www.jerrybruno.com for some great new DJ videos coming soon!

www.jerrybruno.com (216) 986-1808 Video by Paul Perhacs - Mystic Image Productions (216) 351-6717 www.mystic-image.com

2011 BW Showcase Promo!

A Little promo piece I did to to say congrats to the BW Music Theatre Class of 2011! Break Legs in NYC!

STAGES: Stories from the BW Music Theatre Program - Pt. 20

In this episode, STAGES goes behind the scenes of the process of producing the musical RENT. For the first time anywhere, Director Vicky Bussert and the B-W music theatre department produced both RENT and the opera it's based on - La Boheme - in repertory. Be a part of the action from the first read-thru all the way to opening night! Thoughts from Costume Designer Charlotte Yetman, unexpected flash mobs and more! It's all in this episode of STAGES!

Produced by Geoff Short
www.geoffreyshort.com

Into the Woods Auditions at Near West Theatre

Come have some fun at Near West Theatre!

New Video & Website for a Great Theatre Artist!

Check out the new website and video I put together for the amazing Director & Choreographer Martín Céspedes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTe3FKPp--M

New Video from THE AVENUE!

Enjoy the BRAND NEW demo video from The Avenue from Jerry Bruno Productions!



Thanks so much to Eddie Tomecko and the whole gang at AV Works!

STAGES: Stories from the BW Music Theatre Program- Pt. 19

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A look at auditions for "Rent" and the learning opportunities that can happen for Music Theatre students, both in the audition room and in the classroom.

This documentary series follows the stories of the students and teachers of the acclaimed Baldwin-Wallace College Music Theatre Program led by Victoria Bussert. Produced by theater artist and documentarian Geoffrey Short , STAGES gives viewers unprecedented access to this exclusive program that draws the very best talent from around the country to this small private college in Berea, Ohio (just southwest of Cleveland). Graduates of this program often go on to careers on Broadway. Learn more about Baldwin-Wallace College at www.bw.edu . See other theater video documentary series from Geoff Short at www.youtube.com/CallBackCleveland .

STAGES: Stories from the BW Music Theater Program

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The Newest Episode of "STAGES: Stories from the BW Music Theatre Program"

Episode 19: A look at auditions for "Rent" and the learning opportunities that can happen for Music Theatre students, both in the audition room and in the classroom.

Happy New Year from THE AVENUE!

Pix of The Avenue at The Max Prokell/Austin Graves Engagement New Year's Eve Party at The Pittsburgh Athletic Association in Pittsburgh, PA. Here's to a great New Year in 2011!