<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><blockquote type="cite"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><blockquote type="cite"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div apple-content-edited="true"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">First Grace United Church of Christ is hosting Heads Up Productions’ version of the controversial play </span></font><i><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Corpus Christi <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">by Terrance McNally</span>. Corpus Christi </span></font></i><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">is a retelling of the story of Jesus and his apostles depicting them as gay men living in modern-day Texas.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Heads Up Productions is an ensemble of young professionals who are seeking other artists who share our vision for creating theatre that stimulates and challenges both the audience and ourselves.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Auditions for the play will take place in the sanctuary of First Grace located at 350 S. Portage Path in Akron. The auditions will be held on Thursday, January 27 beginning promptly at 7 pm. (No one will be admitted after the auditions start.) Come prepared with an open mind and ready to move. If possible, please read the script prior to auditioning. If you’re planning to attend the auditions email </span></font><a href="mailto:info@headsupproductions.net"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">info@headsupproductions.net</span></font></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"> with your name, other pertinent information and attach a favorite photo of yourself. No other preparation is necessary. </span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">This is a paid role. <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Performances will be held April 21-23 at First Grace United Church of Christ. Over the course of the rehearsal process, Heads Up will engage in outreach initiatives in order to prepare the community for the sensitive subject matter.</span></font><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Benjamin Rexroad, the company’s Artistic Director, is directing the show. Benjamin trained with Anne Bogart and the SITI Company during their 2010 summer intensive. </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Heads Up Productions is a theatre company based out of Akron, Ohio. For more information regarding the company or auditions please visit </span></font><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://www.headsupproductions.net">www.headsupproductions.net</a> or call 330.990.5138.</span></font></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div></div></span></div></div></blockquote></div><br></div></blockquote></div><br></body></html>