[NEohioPAL] Auditions: Thrill Me (musical) at convergence-continuum

[csimon at convergence-continuum.org]

convergence-continuum will be holding auditions for their upcoming
production of THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD & LOEB STORY, by Stephen Dolginoff, a
two-man musical about the notorious 1920's "thrill killers."

AUDITIONS:  SAT, JAN 26, 6 PM at the Liminis theater, 2438 Scranton Rd,
Cleveland 44113.

Age range: 20's-30's.  Please prepare one song (ballad type preferred)for
the audition, bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. 
Auditions will also include selected readings and songs from the script.
(Advance copies will be provided.)

Please respond to clydesimon at sbcglobal.net regarding your intent to
audition and with any questions.

The production, directed by Clyde Simon and Anthony Ruggiero, will open
Fri, May 17 and run Thu-Sat through June 8.

Synopsis: Relationships can be murder. THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD & LOEB STORY
is a two-character musical drama that recounts the chilling true story of
the legendary duo who committed one of the most infamous and heinous
crimes of the twentieth century. Focusing on their obsessive relationship
and utilizing Leopold's 1958 parole hearing as a framework, THRILL ME
reveals the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led about-to-be law
students Leopold and Loeb to be forever remembered as "the thrill
killers." Nathan Leopold was passionate about Richard Loeb, who was
passionate about crime and excitement. They created a secret agreement to
satisfy each other's needs. Soon Richard convinced Nathan that they
embodied Nietzsche's idea of the "Superman" and were above society. Then
he drew him into his plan to lure a young boy to his death just to prove
they could get away with it. But soon their perfect crime unraveled due to
a careless mistake. Or was it so careless?

You can get a taste for some of the music at
http://grooveshark.com/#!/artist/Doug+Kreeger+and+amp+Stephen+Dolginoff/2299423.
 There are also a number of clips on youtube (some better than others)you
might search out.

"Thrill Me" lands like a well-placed punch, arresting and a bit
breathtaking. There is something brazenly satisfying about Mr. Dolginoff's
rendition. It's a reminder that evil often looks and sounds beautiful.
Credit the lean approach to the storytelling." —NY Times.
"Startling
Provocative...THRILL ME freezes the blood and keeps you wanting
more!" —NY Observer. "Stylish! With a noir attitude, THRILL ME is a
two-character slice of pulp fact-fiction by intriguing storyteller Stephen
Dolginoff." —NY Newsday. "A soaringly intense, propulsively melodic
musical. Chillingly well-told, in all of its dark complexity." —Gannet
Newspapers. "Dangerously attractive
Powerful
Dolginoff is a smart
craftsman with a knack for forging arresting tunes. The robust score is
feverishly crafted." —Star-Ledger."A brilliant, unforgettable
musical
Sends chills down the spine. Uncompromising and intoxicating."
—Talkin' Broadway.