<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in; text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Auditions for <i style="">JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR</i></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in; text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">Director Michael DempseySeeks
Talented Singers/Dancers/Actors for Rock Musical!</i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">January 12, 2011:<span style=""> </span>Salem, OH – </span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Salem Community Theatre announces open auditions for
the rock musical <b style="">JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR</b>,
with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.<span style=""> </span>The production will be directed by Michael
Dempsey, with musical direction by Anthony Ruggiero and choreography by Sarah
Durham.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.<span style=""> </span>Open auditions will be held on Sunday, February
13 and Tuesday, February 15 from 7:00- 10:00 pm at Salem Community Theatre,
located at 490 East State Street, Salem, OH 44460. <span style=""> </span>Callbacks will be Wednesday, February 16 at
7:00 pm.</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The
show runs June 3 - 12.<span style=""> </span>Individuals
wishing to audition should prepare a one-minute vocal selection, and provide
sheet music in their key.<span style=""> </span>They should
also wear suitable clothing for moving and dancing. <span style=""> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an energetic rock musical that chronicles
the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth as seen through the eyes
of his disciple, Judas Iscariot.<span style=""> </span>Jesus
Christ Superstar singlehandedly changed the face of musical theater and has
kept audiences captivated since 1971. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">This
is a show with many principals and a dynamic, active ensemble. <span style=""> </span>For character breakdowns and more information,
call Salem Community Theatre at 330-332-9688, email SCT at <a href="mailto:salemtheatre@att.net">salemtheatre@att.net</a>, or find <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/pages/Salem-Community-Theatre/101321678918">Salem
Community Theatre on Facebook</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in;"><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">SCT Audition video promo: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jp-S9GBIU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6jp-S9GBIU</a><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Michael Dempsey</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">
(Director): Michael has written, acted and directed in theater, television and
film for almost three decades in New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland and across
the country.<span style=""> </span>Michael wrote for network
television in the 90s, notably CBS’s <i style="">Cybill</i>
starring Cybill Shepherd.<span style=""> </span>His plays have
been produced in New York, LA, regionally in theaters such as Actors Theatre of
Louisville.<span style=""> </span>Recent local directing
efforts include <i style="">Into The Woods</i> at SCT,
and <i style="">Curtains</i> and <i style="">Macbeth</i> at the Youngstown Playhouse, both of which were in the
Youngstown Vindicator's Theatre "Top 10 List" for 2010.<span style=""> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Anthony Ruggiero </span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Musical Director):<span style=""> </span>Anthony is
one of the area's foremost musical directors.<span style="">
</span>Some recent productions include:<span style=""> </span><i style="">Reefer Madness </i>at Oakland Center for the
Arts and <i style="">The Wedding Singer</i> at the
Youngstown Playhouse.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://www.salemcommunitytheatre.org/">www.salemcommunitytheatre.org</a></span></p>
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