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<FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><FONT SIZE="5"><FONT FACE="Verdana"><B>Call 216.291.2323</B></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE="5"><FONT FACE="Verdana"> (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) <FONT COLOR="#FF0000">to schedule an audition appointment</FONT> or to be placed on the list of Friday Non-Equity auditions.
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<FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><H2>Cain Park 2008 Auditions for<BR>
</H2></FONT><FONT COLOR="#008000"><FONT SIZE="5"><B>THE WIZ </B></FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE="5"><B>directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault<BR>
<FONT COLOR="#FF00FF">HAROLD & MAUDE: AN INTIMATE MUSICAL </FONT>directed by Victoria Bussert<BR>
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<FONT FACE="Verdana"><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>AUDITION DATES/TIMES<BR>
</B></FONT><B>Fri, Feb 29 6-11pm </B><I>EQUITY APPOINTMENTS ONLY*<BR>
<FONT SIZE="2">*Non-Equity may audition on Friday but no specific appointment times will be reserved. You may call 216-291-2323 as of Feb. 1 and ask to be placed on a list who will audition between Equity appointments. <BR>
</FONT></I><B>Sat, March 1 10am-6pm </B><I>EQUITY & NON-EQUITY</I><B> <BR>
Sun, March 2 10am-8pm</B> <I>CALLBACKS</I> <BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>CASTING NEEDS<BR>
</B></FONT>Cain Park is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role. See THE WIZ for specific needs. Non-Equity actors are not paid for their participation in Cain Park productions.<BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>AUDITION REQUIREMENTS<BR>
</B></FONT>1. Memorize/prepare 2 short songs in the style of the shows (see THE WIZ for specific details)<BR>
2. Bring sheet music in the proper key (accompanist provided)—no taped music allowed. <BR>
<FONT SIZE="2"><I>Please note: you will not be allowed to audition without sheet music</I></FONT>.<BR>
3. Bring current photo and resume (will be retained by Cain Park).<BR>
4. Check your calendar for any conflicts before auditioning (see rehearsal & performance dates below).<BR>
<FONT SIZE="2"><I>Please note...rehearsals usually occur Tuesday-Friday evenings and day/evening hours on weekends.<BR>
</I></FONT>5. Allow enough time to park, fill out your paperwork, and be on time for your audition!<BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B><U>NEW AUDITION LOCATION<BR>
</U></B></FONT>Cleveland Heights Community Center (One Monticello Boulevard at Mayfield).<BR>
For map go to <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>http://www.cainpark.com/audition<BR>
</U></FONT>Please note: The Cleveland Heights Community Center is a NO SMOKING facility.<BR>
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<FONT FACE="Verdana"><FONT COLOR="#008000"><H2>THE WIZ<BR>
</H2></FONT>Book by William F. Brown. Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls<BR>
Based on the story “THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ” by Frank Baum<BR>
Directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault<BR>
Music direction by Matthew Webb<BR>
Choreography by Martín Céspedes <BR>
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<FONT FACE="Verdana"><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 20</B></FONT> at Grace Lutheran Church (13001 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights)<BR>
<FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>Performance dates:</B></FONT> June 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, July 2, 3, 5, 6 Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.<BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>THE WIZ Casting Needs:</B></FONT> Equity (Equity Guest Artist Contract) & Non-Equity, ages high school and up. All roles are open. Those auditioning should prepare a jazz, Motown, pop or R&B vocal as one of their selections.<BR>
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<B>This is a multi-ethnic version of THE WIZ. Casting will not be based solely on looks but rather on those who have the right voices and the right attitudes for the characters. Individuality is key.<BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>Cast of 35:</B></FONT> 11 principals, 4 pit singers, 20 singers/dancers for chorus.<BR>
€ Dorothy -- petite actress with good singing voice who dances. Must have strong belt.<BR>
€ Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion -- exceptional character actors who sing and dance.<BR>
€ The Wiz -- character baritone who sings. Gospel.<BR>
€ Evillene -- character actress with strong voice and good comic timing.<BR>
€ Addaperle and Glinda -- actresses who sing.<BR>
€ Aunt Em, Uncle Henry -- actors who sing.<BR>
€ Large singing/dancing chorus -- excellent male and female singers with great dancing ability from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds will comprise the ensemble.<BR>
€ Non-singing dancers -- all shapes and sizes with interesting physical characteristics or special skills, such as stilt walkers, gymnasts, contortionists and dancers specializing in a wide variety of dance styles.<BR>
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<FONT FACE="Verdana"><FONT COLOR="#008000"><B>THE WIZ Artistic Staff<BR>
</B></FONT>Directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault <BR>
Music Direction by Matthew Webb<BR>
Choreography by Martín Céspedes<BR>
Scenic Design by TBA<BR>
Lighting Design by Michael Boll<BR>
Costume Design by Russ Borski<BR>
Sound Design by Stan Kozak <BR>
Stage Managed by Will Brandstetter* <BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#FF00FF"><H2>HAROLD & MAUDE: AN INTIMATE MUSICAL<BR>
</H2></FONT>Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones. Music by Joseph Thalken<BR>
Based on the film by Colin Higgins<BR>
Directed by Victoria Bussert<BR>
Music direction by Jodie Ricci<BR>
Choreography by Janet Watson <BR>
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<FONT FACE="Verdana"><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>Rehearsals begin July 8</B></FONT> at Grace Lutheran Church (13001 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights)<BR>
Performance dates: July 31, Aug 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 Alma Theater, 7:30pm<BR>
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<B>HAROLD & MAUDE Casting</B>: Equity (Equity SPT Contract) & Non-Equity. All roles are open. Some actors will play multiple roles.<BR>
<B>€ Harold -- </B>17-21 years old, strong tenor<BR>
<B>€ Maude — </B>60-80 years old, strong singer<BR>
<B>€ Mrs. Chasen</B>, Harold's mother -- 35-45 years old, very sophisticated, good singer<BR>
<B>€ Character Man — </B>30-50 years old, strong bari-tenor, strong comic<BR>
<B>€ Young Character Woman — 20-30 years old, very strong soprano, strong comic<BR>
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<FONT FACE="Verdana"><FONT COLOR="#FF00FF"><B>HAROLD & MAUDE Artistic Staff<BR>
</B></FONT>Directed by Victoria Bussert^ <BR>
Music Direction by Jodie Ricci<BR>
Choreography by Janet Watson<BR>
Scenic & Lighting Design by Russ Borski<BR>
Costume Design by Terry Pieritz<BR>
Sound Design by Stan Kozak<BR>
Stage Managed by Will Brandstetter*
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^Member, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers<BR>
*Member, Actors’ Equity Association<BR>
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