<STRONG><FONT size=6>The turning point for the 20th century wasn't on Television.<br>
It was Television.<br>
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</FONT><FONT size=4>Auditions for<br>
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</FONT><FONT face="Courier New, Courier, mono" color=#8b008b size=6>The Farnsworth Invention<br>
<FONT color=#000000 size=4>By Aaron Sorkin<br>
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<FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Will be held at The Beck Center on<br>
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MONDAY, Nov. 10th at 7PM<br>
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TUESDAY, Nov. 11th at 7PM<br>
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<U>Performance dates:</U> March 13th thru April 12th, 2009<br>
<U>Rehearsals:</U> Will begin circa early February, 2009<br>
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<FONT size=3><U><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT color=#8b0000>about the play......<br>
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</FONT></U><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT color=#000000>Aaron Sorkin's (B'Way's "<EM>A Few Good Men</EM>" and TV's "<EM>West Wing</EM>" and "<EM>Sports Night</EM>") newest play details in semi-Documentary <br>
fashion perhaps the 20th Century's most famous and infamous invention.... Television. He theatrically pits inventor Philo Farnsworth and media mogul David Sarnoff in a rollercoaster blend of reality and fiction---encompassed by fascinating information every step of the way as we journey back to the 1920's and 1930's to witness this birth. 19 actors play over 150 parts as this captivating drama plays out in front of our eyes.<br>
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<FONT size=4><U>Roles:</U> Director Scott Spence seeks a versatile cast, many of which double and triple. "The Farnsworth Invention" is populated by over 100 characters played by 13 men, 4 women, and 2 boys. The adult actors range from 20 years of age to 60ish. The two boys should be in the 10 to 13 range---voices yet to change. <U>ALL ROLES ARE OPEN</U>! There will be 2 or 3 AEA contracts offered. All actors 18 and over are compensated. <br>
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<FONT size=4><U>Preparation:</U> Please arrive shortly before 7PM to fill out some minor paperwork. Bring headshots and resumes if available. Monologues are not required but are helpful. Please indicate upon signing in if you have a monologue prepared. Monologues should be 45 to 60 seconds ideally. NO monologues over 90 seconds please! All actors auditioning each day will be part of cold readings. Callbacks will be determined once initial auditions are completed. Please bring a full account of ALL conflicts between Feb. 1st and March 13th.<br>
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<FONT color=#ff0000>Perusal Scripts will be available for reading AT BECK ONLY beginning Tuesday, Oct. 21st at the box office, during regular box office hours.<br>
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<FONT color=#000000>If you have further questions, please reply to this E-Mail, or call Scott at 216-521-2540 x15</FONT><br>
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