<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<HTML><HEAD>
<META content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" http-equiv=Content-Type>
<META name=GENERATOR content="MSHTML 8.00.6001.19120">
<STYLE></STYLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY bgColor=#ffffff>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><IMG
src="cid:7CB2A4ACB58841599CE27BB43591E9D4@graphics" width=192 height=35
v:shapes="_x0000_i1025"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 4">
</SPAN><IMG src="cid:FD7E2A6AE0254DDBA1C9DCF6AE251FBC@graphics" width=108
height=62 v:shapes="_x0000_i1026"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1>
<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: fuchsia; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><FONT
size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Press
Release<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=3>Contact: Pamela Hammond<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=3><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(440)
964-3396<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=3>Ashtabula Arts Center<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=3>2928 West 13<SUP>th</SUP> St., Ashtabula, OH
44004<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A
href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org"><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext"><FONT
size=3>aac@ashartscenter.org</FONT></SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A
href="http://www.ashartscenter.org/"><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext"><FONT
size=3>www.ashartscenter.org</FONT></SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A
href="http://www.artscenternews.com/"><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext"><FONT
size=3>www.artscenternews.com</FONT></SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=3>August 31, 2011<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=3>For Release: September 3, 2011<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=3>Kill date: September 16, 2011<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<H2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext"><U><FONT
size=3>Announcing Auditions for the G.B. Community Theatre
Season<o:p></o:p></FONT></U></SPAN></H2>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Auditions have been scheduled
for all G. B. Community Theatre shows for the 2011-2012 season.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Everyone is encouraged to audition.
Beginning actors are welcome. For more information contact Kimberly Godfrey at
the Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>The next audition will be for
“A Doll's House” by Henrick Ibsen and directed by Kim Godfrey. The auditions
will be held Sunday, Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Please
prepare a one minute monologue.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Callbacks (by invitation only) will be held Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 6 -
8 p.m. Rehearsals will generally be held Sunday – Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m.
beginning Sept. 25. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Cast Requirements: Three men:
one teen/young 20's & two age 30 and up; Four women: two in late teens/early
20’s, two age 30 & up; Two children age 12 and
under.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Performance dates will be Nov.
4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Friday and
Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Auditions are first come, first
served.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Readings are held from the
script unless otherwise noted.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Those auditioning should bring a list of calendar conflicts with them.
Actors are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances unless
arrangements have been made prior to the start of
rehearsals.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Future auditions will be held
for:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“Into the Woods” directed by Bob Godfrey
on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1 - 3 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 6 - 8 p.m. Please
prepare a short song (sheet music required) and a monologue (not to exceed 1
minute).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Rehearsals will generally
be held Sun. - Thurs.: 6:30 - 9 p.m. beginning on Nov. 27.
<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Cast Requirements: Nine men and
ten women (ages 15 & up).<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Performance dates: Jan. 13, 14,
15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>“Rumors” directed by Stephen
Rhodes on Monday and Tuesday Nov. 28 & 29 at 6:30 p.m.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The first reading will be during the
week of December 19.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Rehearsals
begin Tuesday, Jan. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30.p.m. on Monday through
Thursday.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Cast Requirements: Four men age
25 - 65, four women 25 - 65. two police officers in small roles aged 18 -
50.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Performance dates: Feb. 10, 11,
12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>“The Importance of Being
Earnest” directed by Doug Anderson will be held Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 -
noon, and Sunday, Jan. 22 from 6 - 8 p.m.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Come prepared to attempt an upper-class English accent. Rehearsals will
generally be held Sunday -Thursday evenings beginning in
Feb.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Cast requirements: Five men:
Jack and Algy, age 16-30, Chasuble, over age 40, and two servants any age.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Four women: Gwendolen & Cecily, age
16-30, Miss Prism, over 40, Lady Bracknell, over
40.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Performance dates: March 23, 24, 25, 30,
31, April 1<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>The Ashtabula Arts Center is
funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>###</FONT></SPAN><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Pamela Hammond<BR>Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator<BR>Ashtabula Arts Center<BR>2928 West 13th Street<BR>Ashtabula OH
44004<BR>(440) 964-3396<BR><A
href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org">aac@ashartscenter.org</A><BR><A
href="http://www.ashartscenter.org">www.ashartscenter.org</A><BR><A
href="http://www.artscenternews.com">www.artscenternews.com</A></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>