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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Auditions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>For Ages 7 yrs. & up<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:22.0pt'>Children of Eden<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Book by John Caird Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our fall, holiday, intergenerational, multicultural, multiracial blockbuster will be Children of Eden, a musical that originally starred Stephanie Mills (Broadway’s Dorothy in The Wiz). From Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin) and John Caird (Jane Eyre) comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith – not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Freely based on the story of Genesis, Children of Eden is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. As they move through life’s changes, the characters struggle with one of life’s greatest truths: that “the hardest part of love...is letting go.” Songs include “In Whatever Time We Have,” “Spark of Creation” and “Ain’t It Good.” We will be casting a huge ensemble of children, teens and adults. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Auditions: August 21, 22 & 23, 2012<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(Ages 7 - 12 yrs.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(Ages 13 yrs. & up)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a group audition. Come one of these evenings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Plan to stay for the entire time specified.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(See character breakdown below. For more information on the principal characters, visit the “Shows, Auditions” page at Near West Theatre’s website, using this web address: http://bit.ly/M4CGJX )<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Audition Location: St. Patrick’s Club Building<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3606 Bridge Avenue, 3rd Floor, (W. 38 Street & Bridge Avenue)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Arrive 15 minutes early to register<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About the Audition<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All roles are open. No experience necessary. No prepared material needed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A relaxed, playful and friendly atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wear comfortable clothing & shoes for dancing so you can move easily.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Group audition process. Actors are led through multiple improvisational exercises <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>including acting, movement and singing.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rehearsals begin Sunday, September 23, 2012<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The show runs November 16 - December 2, 2012<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For information email the director, Bob Navis Jr.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:RNavisjr@aol.com">RNavisjr@aol.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or call Near West’s Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>216-961-9750<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Near West Theatre is housed in St. Patrick's Club Building on the 3rd floor which is not accessible to persons with disabilities (there is no elevator or chair lift). However, NWT is engaged in a process to build an accessible theatre in the Gordon Square Arts District at West 67th & Detroit. The conceptual design for the new building is completed, and the capital campaign is under way.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>