<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:24.0pt">Announcing Auditions for </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:48.0pt">Children of Eden</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">A concert staging of the epic musical by Stephen
Schwartz and John Caird</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:26.0pt">Auditions: Sunday, June 5<sup>th</sup>
& Monday, June 6<sup>th</sup> at 7PM</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">First Grace United Church of Christ</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">350 S. Portage Path</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Akron, OH </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Casting Requirements</b><span style="font-weight:normal">:
No Appointment Necessary to audition!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Simply arrive at 7PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Cast
includes 10 principal ‘storytellers’ , a children’s ensemble who sing, dance,
act and paint, and a community chorus comprised of adults.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The role of ‘Father’ has already been
cast. All other roles are open. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">NOTE:<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>no audition is required to participate in the community
chorus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Chorus rehearsals will be
held on Saturdays from 1-3PM beginning June 18<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Simply show up and bring your
neighbors!!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Preparation</b><span style="font-weight:normal">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Auditioners of all ages and backgrounds
should prepare one song of any type which shows vocal range and personality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Accompanist provided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Bring music in the correct key.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A capella auditions are possible, but
not encouraged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Please come
dressed to move. Children of Eden will be staged ‘concert style’, with an
emphasis on the music and visual arts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Rehearsals and Performances</b><span style="font-weight:
normal">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Performance dates will
be August 12, 13, 19th and 20<sup>st</sup> in the evenings, with a Sunday
matinee on August<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>21<sup>st</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Rehearsals will be held throughout the
summer, with increasing frequency closer to performance dates. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>About the Program</b><span style="font-weight:normal">:
We are doing this piece as a benefit for </span><b>Project RISE</b><span style="font-weight:normal">, a program of the Akron Public Schools which serves
the needs of homeless youth and families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Participation in this show is a volunteer opportunity. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">More information about the show may be found online at <a href="http://www.musicalshwartz.com">www.musicalshwartz.com</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email <a href="mailto:jtbuck@ameritech.net">jtbuck@ameritech.net</a>
for more information about the First Grace Arts production and auditions. </p>