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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>WHAT: Auditions for "Butterflies are Free", a
comedy</DIV>
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<DIV>WHEN: Sun., Dec. 28, 2:00-4:30PM and Mon.,Dec. 29, 7:00-9:30PM </DIV>
<DIV>WHERE: Cultural Arts Building, 9543 Broadview Road (next to police
station)</DIV>
<DIV>SHOW DATES: Feb. 20 - Mar. 7, 2009</DIV>
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<DIV><U>Synopsis:</U> Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's children's
book series, "Donny Dark" has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother
following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in
Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his kooky
neighbor, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go into
overdrive with hilariously touching results.</DIV>
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<DIV><U>Characters (actors/actresses can be older, but must look character
age):</U> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Don Baker</STRONG> - early 20's, wants to be self-reliant.
Feels suffocated by his over-protective mother. Has great optimistic
outlook. Funny, endearing personality. Ability to play guitar is a
plus, but not required.</DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Jill Benson</STRONG> - 19 years old. Flighty, doesn't know
what she wants, open to everything. Outgoing, funny, lives for the moment,
afraid of commitment. </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Florence Baker</STRONG> - 40's-50's. Don's mother -
controlling, overprotective. Smart, successful writer of children's
books. Well-bred manner, very strong-willed. Doesn't think Don is
ready to be independent.</DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Ralph Austin </STRONG>- mid to late 20's. Director of an
off-Broadway play. Tries to be avant-garde. This character is in
one scene.</DIV>
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<DIV>For more information, contact director, Deb Sweat at <A
href="">storitellr@aol.com</A>.</DIV>
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