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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AUDITIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Fantasticks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Produced by Brecksville Little Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Directed by Frank Wilson, Musical Director: Gail Wirick, Producers: Ruth Wheaton and Bob Rauch.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Audition Dates: Feb. 17 and Feb 19 at 7:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Blossom Hill School, Bldg. 3.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>4450 Oakes Road<br>Brecksville, OH 44141<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Audition Instructions:<br>Prepare a song and bring sheet music for piano accompaniment. You may also be taught a brief music selection from the show. <br>Actors need not prepare a monologue, as they will be asked to read from the script.<br>Those auditioning for the part of the Mute should prepare a pantomime of no longer than one minute. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Performance Dates: April 19 through May 11 (weekends)</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=400 style='width:300.0pt'><tr><td colspan=2 style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 1.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Character Breakdown</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>THE ACTOR (HENRY) </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>An aging, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare. <br>Male, 50-70 yrs old <br>Speaking Role </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>THE BOY (MATT) </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>An innocent, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy, but naive and even foolish at times, approaching situations with a false bravado. <br>Male, 18-25 yrs old <br>Range: A2 - G4 </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>THE BOY'S FATHER (HUCKLEBEE) </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>A former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love. <br>Male, 40-60 yrs old <br>Range: A2 - F#4 </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>THE GIRL (LUISA) </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>A button-maker's young and pretty daughter, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive, yet honest and tender. <br>Female, 15-25 yrs old <br>Range: B3 - B5 </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>THE GIRL'S FATHER (BELLOMY)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>A fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their children together. <br>Male, 40-60 yrs old <br>Range: A2 - F#4 </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>THE MAN WHO DIES (MORTIMER)</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Henry's goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown, his world is the stage and he does not live in reality. <br>Male, 30-50 yrs old <br>Speaking Role </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>THE MUTE </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and deals with props; the "invisible" stage assistant. Should be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed. <br>Male or Female, 20-50 yrs old <br>Pantomime Role </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>THE NARRATOR (EL GALLO) </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='padding:1.8pt 1.8pt 4.8pt 1.8pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>A rakish, handsome, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm, cordial, and inviting to the audience, but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story. <br>Male, 30-50 yrs old <br>Range: Ab2 - G4 </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#002060'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>