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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Bold"">CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR CHILDREN FOR
<i>A CHRISTMAS STORY</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Cleveland Play House</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">
<b>(CPH)</b> is looking to cast children of all races and ethnicities ages 7-12 for its production of
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">A Christmas Story</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""> directed by John McCluggage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Auditions are by appointment
<b>FRIDAY SEPTEMEBER 6<sup>th</sup> 4:30pm-7:30pm</b> and <b>SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7<sup>th</sup> 12:00pm-4:00pm</b>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Auditions will be held in CPH’s Administrative offices: 1901 E. 13<sup>th</sup> Street on the fifth floor of the Middough Building<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Rehearsals will begin on November 5<sup>th</sup> and will be held after school and on weekends. The week of November 24<sup>th</sup> rehearsals will be during school hours. There
will no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Performances are 8 shows a week from Nov. 29-Dec. 22. Children will miss part or all of 6 school days.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">For the audition, children will read from sides which will be sent to you when you make your appointment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Characters</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Ralphie</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""> – (10-13) Boy obsessed with planting the seeds to assure he’ll get the ultimate
Christmas present: a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. He is unsure of his feelings for Esther Jane, has a wild imagination, and is persistent, curious, and dramatic.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Flick</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""> – (10-13) One of Ralphie’s best friends. A follower who is easy to pick on.
He can’t resist the triple dog dare and gets his tongue stuck to a lamppost. Has a sore arm. Also plays a Desperado.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Schwartz</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""> – (10-13) Another one of Ralphie’s buddies. He likes trouble. He’s a little
more on the ball than Flick and gets him to do things he probably shouldn’t. Also plays a Desperado.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Esther Jane</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""> – (10-13) Girl who has a crush on Ralphie. She is sweet, girly and likeable.
Best friends with Helen.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Helen</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""> – (10-13) Smartest girl in the class. Likes to talk about politics and gossip.
Best friends with Esther Jane. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Randy</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""> – (8-10) Ralphie’s mischievous little brother who has a true fascination with
Santa. Has to use the restroom at inopportune times. Ability to focus and to be still a plus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">To schedule an audition please email Katie Falter at
</span><a href="mailto:kfalter@clevelandplayhouse.com"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">kfalter@clevelandplayhouse.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Be sure to include your name, your child’s name, your child’s age, and what day and time you are available to audition.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Laura Kepley
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