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<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Giovanni Black";mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;font-variant:small-caps">Weathervane<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Giovanni Black";mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;font-variant:small-caps">Playhouse</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: 13px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:blue">Auditions for<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:blue">The Mystery of Edwin Drood – Musical by
Rupert Holmes</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:green">By Appointment (in 10-minute intervals)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:green">Sunday, June 17<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:green">Monday, June 18<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600">Starting at 6:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:green">Call 330-836-2626 to
schedule</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:green">Rehearsals Begin: August 26, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:green">Run Dates: October 4 - 21, 2012</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:green"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:blue">Audition Preparation:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: 13px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">*This musical production
requires 22 lively, energetic and entertaining actors who will portray members
of an English acting troupe, circa 1873. As troupe members, they will portray
other characters as they reveal the story.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">*Various English accents are
sought as these characters range from upper class to gravedigger.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>(The ability to use more than one is preferable)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>(Please note that the characters Helena and Neville Landless
are East Indian)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">* For the audition, please
sing 32 bars in the style of the show (Two contrasting songs).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>*Songs from the show are fine</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">* If you are interested in a
particular character, it is fine to sing 32 bars of that character’s song.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">*All actors need to be
comfortable with movement/dance</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">* Reading sides from the script
may be requested and will be provided at the audition.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none;
mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:blue">Character Breakdown:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";
mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:black"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Chairman William Cartwright/ Mayor
Sapsea</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 50 -65)<span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Is the leader of our show’s acting
troupe and our emcee/guide through the story. He is quick witted with a dry
sense of humor. A jovial character comfortable with addressing the audience
directly. (Vocal range is Baritone)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">John Jasper/ Clive Paget</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial">(Age Range 30 – 35)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>A
handsome leading man type with a dark side. He is burdened with complex hidden
desires and emotions. Secretly in love with his vocal student. We must believe
he is capable of violence. (Vocal range – Baritone)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Rev. Crisparkle/ Mr. Smythe</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(Age
Range 35 – 45)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>A
sincere, good natured and educated gentleman. (Vocal range – Lyric Baritone)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Edwin Drood/ Alice Nutting</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 25 – 35)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>A
female actor who portrays male roles in the troupe. Educated, forthright and
confident with a stubborn streak as Drood. A bit of a diva as Alice, prone to
hissy fits.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Vocal range - Mezzo/Soprano)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Rosa Bud/ Deidre Peregrine</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 20 – 24)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Innocent
ingénue. Vocal student of John Jasper but afraid of him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She has an outward vulnerability with
an inner strength. (Vocal range – Soprano with a lower range)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Alice/ Isabel Yearsley</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 20 – 24)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Schoolmate
and friend of Rosa/ Ensemble</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Beatrice/ Florence Gill</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 20 – 24)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Schoolmate
and friend of Rosa/ Ensemble</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Helena Landless/ Janet Conover</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(Age
Range 25 – 30)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Portrays
an East Indian woman in the troupe. Strong, smart character who is protective
of the people she cares about and aware of her surroundings and situations. A
woman on the ball. (Vocal range – Alto/Mezzo)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Neville Landless/ Victor Grinstead</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(Age
Range 27 – 35)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Handsome
leading man type with a bit of a stubborn chauvinistic bent. He is prone to
challenging others when he feels threatened or belittled. He portrays an East
Indian character in the troupe. (Vocal range – Lyric Baritone)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Durdles/ Mr. Nick Cricker</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 50 – 60)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Good
comedic timing. Grave digger, tomb builder and father to Master Nick.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">(Vocal Range – Bass/
Baritone)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Deputy/ Master Nick Cricker/ Statue</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 20 – 25)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>A
young man with a sense of innocence. New to the acting troupe but wants to move
up the ranks. (Vocal range – Tenor)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Princess Puffer/ Angela Prysock</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 45 – 60)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Runs
a brothel. Road and life weary but still has a sense of humor about it all. She
has seen everything and been subjected to much. (Vocal range – Alto)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Stage Manager/ James Throttle/Harold</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 40 – 45)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Dry
sense of humor, efficient company man (Vocal range – Bass)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Philip Bax/ Servant/ Bazzard (Ensemble)</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial">(Age Range 40 – 45)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>Wants
to be an actor very badly. Sings “Never The Luck”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">(Vocal range – Lyric
Baritone)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Horace/ Brian Pankhurst/ (Ensemble)</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 35 – 45)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:
1"> </span>As
Horace he leads a vigilante group</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Shade of Jasper/ Harry Sayle/(Ensemble)</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:Arial"> </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial">(Age Range 25 – 30)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Shade of Drood/ Mantague Pruitt/(Ensemble)</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 25 – 30)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Alan Eliot/ Julian (Ensemble)</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 20 – 30)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Christopher Lyon (Ensemble)</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 20 – 25)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Gwendolyn Pynn (Ensemble)</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 20 – 25</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "> )</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Sarah Cook (Ensemble)</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 20 – 25)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">Violet Balfour/ Servant/ (Ensemble)</span></u></b><span style="font-family:Arial"> (Age Range 25 – 30)</span></p>
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mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Jim Weaver</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:
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mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> (Director/Choreographer)
has mounted shows that range from the musical comedy styling of Gilbert and
Sullivan to the drama of August Wilson. Included in his body of work are
productions of Gilbert & Sullivan’s-<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">The
Mikado</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">The All Night Strut</i> at
The American Stage Festival, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">A Raisin in
the Sun</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">The</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Hi-De-Ho Man, Cab Calloway</i> for the
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, Florida, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal">Five Guys Named Moe</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Little
Shop of Horrors</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Floyd Collins </i>and
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Once On This Island</i> at the Weston
Playhouse<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">, Fences</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">A Soldier’s Play</i> at The Historic Asolo
Theatre in Florida, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Ragtime</i> for Kent
State University, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Junkanoo Drums</i> at
Lincoln Center (New York),<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Guys and Dolls</i>
for the Fine Arts Association of Willoughby and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal">Ain’t Misbehavin</i> at Maine State Music Theatre, American Stage
Company, Bay Street Theatre, and Weston Playhouse. Internationally he has
directed works seen in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and Austria.
He is a member of the Society of Directors and</span><!--EndFragment--> Choreographers.<br><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div>
<div>Janis Harcar</div><div>Director of Advancement</div><div>Weathervane Playhouse</div><div>330-836-2626 X16</div><div><a href="mailto:jharcar@weathervaneplayhouse.com">jharcar@weathervaneplayhouse.com</a></div><div><br></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">
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