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<p class=NoParagraphStyle align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:120%;color:#003B78'>Kent State University
at Stark Theatre announces open auditions for <i>Songs For A New World</i></span></b><span
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced
open auditions for the season’s musical theatrical production, <b><i>Songs For
A New World</i></b> by Jason Robert Brown. This powerful pop/rock revue musical
by one of America’s hottest young composers has been stirring the theatre
community since it first appeared off-Broadway. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>Auditions will be held on Friday, Nov. 19, from 11
a.m. - noon and 1:30-2:30 p.m., as well as Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov.
23, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the theatre of the Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank
Avenue NW in Jackson Township. Auditions are open to everyone, including
students and community members.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>Audition appointments may be scheduled with the
secretary of the Fine Arts Building by visiting the office or calling
330-244-5151. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>The production will be performed on February 18, 19,
25 and 26 at 8 p.m. and February 20 and 27 at 2:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark
Fine Arts Theatre. Roles are available for men and women in a variety of ages.
Regular rehearsals will begin in early January, after an initial meeting, and
will usually occur five evenings a week until opening. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>Librettos and musical scores are available for periods
up to 24 hours from the secretary of the Fine Arts Building, Monday through
Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This material will
also be placed on reserve in the campus library. Auditionees should prepare a
song from <i>Songs For A New World</i>, or similar material, and bring sheet
music, if necessary. Accompaniment is preferred, although a backing track will
be sufficient. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions may also include some
acting work with the stage director.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>For more information, contact Stage and Theatre
Director Brian Newberg at <a href="mailto:bnewberg@kent.edu">bnewberg@kent.edu</a>
(330-244-3352), Music Director Sebastian Birch at <a
href="mailto:sbirch@kent.edu">sbirch@kent.edu</a> (330-244-3359) or Assistant
Music Director Laurel Seeds at <a href="mailto:lseeds@kent.edu">lseeds@kent.edu</a>
(330-244-3358). <o:p></o:p></p>
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