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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Auditions for<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:48.0pt;font-family:Chiller;color:#4F6228'>INTO THE WOODS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>(For Ages 16 & up)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>February 22, 23 & 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>This is a group audition. Come one of these evenings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Plan to stay for the entire time specified.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Audition Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>West 78th St. & Lake Road<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Arrive 15 minutes early to register<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>About the Show:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is finally granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>About the Audition<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'> Looking to build a large, racially & ethnically diverse cast of characters. All roles are open. No experience necessary. No prepared material needed. A relaxed, playful and friendly atmosphere. Wear comfortable clothing & shoes for dancing so you can move easily.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Group audition process. Actors are led through multiple improvisational exercises including acting, movement and singing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Rehearsals begin Sunday, March 13, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>The show runs May 6 to 22, 2011 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>THOUGHTS FROM THE DIRECTOR......<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Hi Everyone! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'> I'm thrilled you are curious about auditioning for Into the Woods, our upcoming spring production at Near West Theatre. This is a Sondheim treasure! Funny, gripping, sophisticated and ruthlessly honest when dealing with human nature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'> A wonderful group of designers and I are conceiving a fresh production, staged in the round, with an expanded COMPANY. The "Chorus" members will play other fairytale characters living in this mythical kingdom. These characters will be chosen and created to more fully develop the aspects of the plot that deal with the village and the impact our main characters' choices have on the greater community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'> So, for example, because of the WOLF, we could add the Three Little Pigs, because of RED RIDING HOOD'S love of eating, we could add the gingerbread ("not my gumdrop buttons") boy. How about adding Pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel or even the 3 men in a tub!!! The imagination goes wild. Think Into the Woods meets Shrek. Anyway...just come. A fun and irreverent time is promised all. This is going to be a hoot! Plan to delve.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>To enchantment! Bob Navis Jr., Artistic Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>Character Breakdown<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>CINDERELLA- Soprano- Earnest, warm-hearted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>CINDERELLA'S FATHER- Baritone<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>CINDERELLA'S MOTHER- Mezzo-Soprano<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>CINDERELLA'S PRINCE- Baritone- Vain and gorgeous.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>CINDERELLA'S STEPMOTHER- Mezzo-Soprano- Mean-spirited.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>FLORINDA- Soprano (Mezzo-Soprano)- Cinderella's stepsister, lovely but black of heart.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>GIANT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>GRANNY- Red's fiesty, savage grandmother.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>JACK- tenor- The feckless Giant Killer, almost a man.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>JACK'S MOTHER- Mezzo-Soprano- Browbeating and weary.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD- Soprano (light Mezzo-Soprano) A spoiled smart aleck.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>LUCINDA- Mezzo-Soprano- Cinderella's stepsister, lovely but black of heart.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>MYSTERIOUS MAN- Baritone- A mischievous vagrant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>NARRATOR- Baritone- Intellectual and pleasant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>RAPUNZEL- Soprano- A loopy-but-lovely maiden.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>RAPUNZEL'S PRINCE- Baritone- Just as vain and gorgeous.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>SLEEPING BEAUTY<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>SNOW WHITE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>STEWARD- Surly and bureaucratic.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>THE BAKER- Baritone- Harried and insecure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>THE BAKER'S WIFE- Mezzo-Soprano- Determined and bright.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>THE WITCH- Mezzo-Soprano- Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'>WOLF- Baritone- Hungry and insatiable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'>For information, call the director, Bob Navis Jr.</span></span><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'>216-281-6879 or Near West’s Office 216-961-9750<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Near West Theatre Office: 6514 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102 <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Performance Site: St. Patrick’s Club Building, 3606 Bridge Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'>www.nearwesttheatre.org<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=textexposedshow2><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Near West Theatre is an open & affirming organization.</span></b></span><span class=textexposedshow2><b><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>