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size=3>Kill date: March 22, 2013<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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size=3>Calling all Actors! Straw Hat Theatre Auditions are coming
soon!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></U></B></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">The
Ashtabula Arts Center is pleased to announce that the auditions for the 2013
Straw Hat Theatre season will be held on March 24 and 25. Whether you are a
seasoned veteran or new to treading the boards, the Ashtabula Arts Center wants
you! The 2013 lineup for the summer at Straw Hat Theatre includes <I>A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, </I>running </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt">June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22;
<I>Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr., </I>running June 28, 29, 30 and July 4, 5, 6;
<I>Legally Blonde, </I>running July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27; and
<I>The Wiz, </I>running August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16,
17.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 18.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
size=3>Please note that the role of Elle Woods in <I>Legally Blonde </I>has been
pre-cast. All other roles are open.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>For
ages 13 and under, open auditions will be held Sat. March 23 from 10 – 11:30
a.m. and Sun., March 24 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Auditions are first come first
served.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>For
ages 14 and over, each auditioner will be required to make an audition
appointment. Please call (440) 964-3396 to make an appointment. Appointments are
available Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. and Sunday 7 - 8 p.m. Please be aware
that you may be asked to stay for a dance call depending on which show or shows
you are auditioning for.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>Auditioners should come prepared
with:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>A short cut of a song (32 bars) in the
musical theatre style (sheet music is highly
suggested)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>A short monologue (not to exceed one
minute)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>A list of calendar conflicts for the
directors <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>Dance attire for the dance
call<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt">All
auditions should not exceed 2 minutes. </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">For
more information contact Kim Godfrey at (440) 964-3396</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio
Arts Council.</FONT></P>
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<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
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