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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>AURORA COMMUNITY THEATER</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>By Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Three men, 37 plays, 97 minutes – an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies (and a few sonnets) in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Directed by Don Bernardo</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Produced by Kate Williams-Bernardo</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>AUDITIONS:</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Sunday, December 2, 6pm to 9pm</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Monday, December 3, 7pm to 9:30pm</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Aurora Community Theater</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>115 E. Pioneer Trail</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Aurora, Ohio</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Seeking:</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>1 man, age 18-30 (or can play that range)</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>2 men, ages 30 to 35+</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>All roles are available.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This show demands ACTIVE, HIGH-ENERGY comedy players who are comfortable and skilled with improv, ad libbing, and generating significant audience participation.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>NOTE:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The show specifically calls for (and was written by and for) three men, and the goal is to cast as written.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>However, the director may entertain the possibility of casting no more than one woman in the show, in place of one of the older men.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Women interested in auditioning are strongly encouraged to contact the director in advance (see contact information, below) before attending auditions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Performances 8pm Fridays and Saturdays</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>MARCH 1-9, 2013</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Rehearsals tentatively scheduled to begin January 13.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please bring schedule conflicts, which will be carefully considered in casting.</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>Contact:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Don Bernardo, director, 440-247-2119</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>No preparation required.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Auditions will consist of a cold reading of one Shakespeare monologue, sides from the script, and (if time allows) some brief improv work.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><FONT face=Calibri>All auditioners are asked to arrive on time, and be prepared to stay through the entire audition session.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Headshots and resumes are welcomed, but not required.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Callbacks may be held, at a date to be determined.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
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