[NEohioPAL] Annie Auditions

[Marc Howard via NEohioPAL]

*NEWS RELEASE
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* PRESS CONTACT:  MICHAEL DEMPSEY*

* 330-397-3667 <(330)%20397-3667>  demzer at gmail.com <demzer at gmail.com>*



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 05, 2017

                                                                     *LEAPIN’
LIZARDS!  ACTORS OF ALL AGES (AND ONE MUTT)*

* SOUGHT FOR BELOVED MUSICAL, “ANNIE” AT ACT*

AURORA, OHIO – Aurora Community Theatre will hold *AUDITIONS* *BY
APPOINTMENT* for the heartwarming Tony Award-winning musical, *ANNIE*,
on *Sunday
and Monday,* *July 16-17,* beginning at *7:00 pm* at the Aurora Memorial
Library and Performing Arts Center, 115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH
44202.  The show will be directed by Michael Dempsey.  Please visit
Signup.com to reserve an audition appointment at
http://signup.com/go/iGvcdsg*.*

Based on the popular Depression-era comic strip, Annie has become a
worldwide phenomenon and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The
Broadway musical comedy boasts at least three movie versions, a beloved
book and score, and the unforgettable hit song, “Tomorrow.”  It’s the story
of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find the parents who
abandoned her on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage, run by the
cruel Miss Hannigan.  See if Annie foil Miss Hannigan and her brother
Rooster's evil plans and finds a new family and home with billionaire
Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace and a lovable mutt named Sandy.


*PERFORMANCES run* five weekends, *November 3 – December 2.*  Performances
are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm during
the middle three weekends.


*REHEARSALS *will begin in early September.  Rehearsals are typically
Sun-Thurs evenings.  Please bring a list of your conflicts to auditions.

*All roles are available.*


*ADULT ROLES:*  Besides the iconic adult roles mentioned above, ANNIE
requires a dynamic and talented ensemble, in which the performers play
multiple roles and sing and dance in major production numbers, with several
featured singing roles.


*CHILDREN ROLES:*  Besides the title role of Annie, there are six specific
orphan roles (age range 6-13).  Additional orphans may be cast.  Children
must be at least 8 years old to audition for an orphan role.  Parents must
commit to having orphans at rehearsals when needed and helping them learn
their material.


*AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:  *


*IMPORTANT:  Auditions are by appointment!  Please go to *
http://signup.com/go/iGvcdsg* to reserve an audition slot or call the
theatre at (330) 562-1818 <(330)%20562-1818>*.  People who attend without
an appointment will be seen if time permits.


*Callbacks *will be *Thursday, July 20th at 7:00 pm*.


Please prepare a brief musical theater song in the style of the show
(“classic” Broadway).  Please do NOT prepare movie, pop or rock songs.
Please do NOT prepare the song “Tomorrow.”  Bringing sheet music is
preferred but an accompaniment track on CD will be accepted.  An
accompanist will be provided.



A short dance combination will also be taught as part of the audition.
Actors may or may not be asked to read from the script at preliminary
auditions.  Actors will read from the script and be asked to sing from the
score during callbacks.


Owners of potential “Sandy” dogs should contact the director at 330-397-3667
<(330)%20397-3667> to arrange an “audition.”  Sandy must be able to remain
calm in performance situations and be trained to perform very specific
tasks, including crossing the stage unleashed and alone.

For a complete breakdown of roles and vocal ranges, visit:
http://www.mtishows.com/full-cast-info/1637

*PRODUCTION STAFF:*


Director *Michael Dempsey* has a 30-year background as a professional
actor, director, playwright and novelist.  Recent NE Ohio productions
include THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, SWEENY TODD, THE LAST FIVE YEARS and INTO
THE WOODS (Salem Community Theatre), YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
(Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute; winner of Broadway.com's regional award
for Best Youth Production), OF MICE AND MEN (TrueNorth Cultural Arts),
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (SCT and Players Guild of Canton),  AN EVENING IN
MICHAEL DEMPSEY'S SHORTS (Rust Belt Theatre Company), I AM MY OWN WIFE
(Oakland Center for the Arts), MACBETH and CURTAINS (Youngstown Playhouse).


ANNIE will feature musical direction by John Krol, choreography by Amie
Wesley Gabel and will be produced by Marianne Paul*.*


*Aurora Community Theatre* enjoys a long and distinguished history of
providing quality live performances to the Aurora area and beyond.  The
theatre is located in the Aurora Memorial Library and Performing Arts
Center, 115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202.  You can reach the
theatre Box Office at (330) 562-1818, visit the theatre's website at
http://auroracommunitytheatre.com or find them on Facebook.

For more information, contact director Michael Dempsey at demzer at gmail.com.
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