[NEohioPAL] HATHAWAY BROWN THEATRE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE 2018 SUMMER PRODUCTION SEASON

[Beatrice Katz]

*Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute  Announces*

*Summer 2018 Production Season*


 *The Music Man*

*June 29-July 6, 2018*


Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Based on a concept by Meredith Wilson and Franklin Lacey



Directed and Choreographed by Bebe Weinberg Katz

 Musical Directed by John Krol

 Set and Lighting Designed by T. Paul Lowery





*The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee*

*July 27-August 5, 2018*

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Book by Rachel Sheinkin

Music and Lyrics by William Finn

Additional Material by Jay Reiss


Directed by Dan Hendrock

Music Directed by John Krol

Lighting Design by T.Paul Lowery







*Please Note: to be eligible to participate in this production*

*you must attend at least 1 session of HBTI 2018 Summer Training.*

*Auditions February 8-12, 2018 - Call backs February 23-26, 2018 (times to
be announced)*


*About The Music Man**:*  There's trouble in River City when a fast talking
salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.


By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, *The Music Man* is
family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony
Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and
is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

*The Music Man* follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he
cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms
for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he
doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the
cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him
into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.

A full synopsis of the entire story is available on the Music Theatre
International Website. The Music Man
<https://www.mtishows.com/the-music-man>

*Roles: *Roles are available for children, teens and young adults from 3rd
grade – College.



*About Spelling Bee:*  Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning
(and losing) isn't everything. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards
for Best Book, *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee *has charmed
audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a
fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly
fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable
experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship
of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories
from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of
(potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing,
pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling
mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a
juice box.


A full synopsis of the entire story is available on
the Musical Theatre International Website. Spelling Bee
<https://www.mtishows.com/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee>


*Roles: *Roles are available for teens and young adults from Middle School
- College.





*Auditions February 8-12, 2018 - Call backs February 23-26, 2018 (times to
be announced)*

*Please Note: to be eligible to participate in this production **you must
attend at least 1 session of HBTI 2018 Summer Training.*

General auditions for the shows will be held together.  Callbacks will be
held separately. Please prepare a one minute memorized musical selection
that is character driven and a one minute memorized monologue from a play.
 Bring sheet music - an accompanist will be provided. There will be
additional dance call-backs for Music Man.

For more information email  HBTI Director, Bebe Weinberg Katz  at
hbti_auditions at hb.edu
Or go to the HBTI website at www.hb.edu/hbti


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