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<P align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>TOQ Productions</FONT></SPAN>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>announces auditions for the Ohio Premiere of</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-VARIANT: small-caps; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 22pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>S<FONT color=#f79646>H</FONT><FONT color=#ffff00>A</FONT><FONT color=#00b050>R</FONT><FONT color=#002060>K</FONT> <FONT color=#7030a0>T</FONT>A<FONT color=#e36c09>N</FONT><FONT color=#00b050>K</FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA>by Jason Melby</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>Directed by Brian Westerley</FONT> </SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: teal; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>Open Audition Dates:</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: teal; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>7 - 10 PM</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 13pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>Rehearsals begin Monday, May 16</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 13pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial> & run 5 nights a week w/a special 15 minute preview on Monday, June 6, 2011 at a local nightclub</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 13pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>Run Dates: June 9 - 18, 2011 @ 8 PM</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 13pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>(Possibly an added weekend of June 23 - 25, 2011)</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 13pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT face=Arial>6 (or 9) performances</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: teal; FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script</SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: teal; FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">& will be held at First Grace United Church</SPAN></B></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: teal; FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt">350 S. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44230</SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: teal; FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt"><STRONG><FONT size=3>(First Grace United is an 'Open and Affirming' congregation, and a strong supporter of the LGBTQ community)</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA>"Shark Tank" is the story of Jason, a young, attractive man out on the town at his favorite gay watering hole. All of his fears, frustrations & hopes come to a head on this night, including: a run-in with his ex, a confession of love to a man who may or may not be in love with him & a surprisingly touching breakdown that may just show him where his life is headed. We also meet Jason's best friend, Tim, who is constantly at odds with the DJ of the bar, Scotty; a pair of straight guys out on a dare; a birthday party for someone who is questioning his place in the world; & a hunky, yet lonely, bartender who may just be able to bring it all together. </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA> </SPAN></B></FONT></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Casting Requirements:</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN> </P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Jason - Neurotic; timid; introverted; gay (25-35)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Tim - Brash; honest; unafraid to offend if he must (30-45)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Keith - Hunky bartender; smarter than he looks (25-35)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Mikey - Easy going; lives life as it comes (25-35)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Taryn - Fag hag; loud; always ready to party (21-40)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Derrek - Reserved; loyal to his partner; plays it safe (25-40)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT face="Times New Roman">Scott - DJ at the bar; player; Tim’s adversary (21-40)</FONT></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Nick - Straight; curious (25-40)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Phil - Straight; Nick’s best friend; gullible (25-40)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Mark - Bored with life; thinks he’s less than he is (21-35)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Chris - Jason’s ex; user; snob (21-35)</SPAN><FONT size=3> </FONT></FONT></STRONG></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Tattoo Guy - Swarthy Latin man of mystery who oozes sex and seduction (25-40)</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></P>
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<P class=ecxMsoNormal align=center></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN-CA></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>Brian Westerley</STRONG></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> directed the world premiere of "Shark Tank" in Los Angeles. He has worked with the Blank Theatre & Drama West in LA, as well as writing the plays “Caught Up in a Moment” & “Denial is Not a River in Egypt.”<SPAN> </SPAN>He is also a skilled actor, having performed in the world premiere of “The Day I Said Goodbye” (which he also directed) & in the L.A. Opera’s production of “Tosca” at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.<SPAN> </SPAN>Brian has won numerous awards for his theatrical work, including trophies for directing & three in a row as Outstanding Lead Actor.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
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