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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">The Players Guild Theatre will hold auditions for the
popular musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">A singing plant…a daring hero…a sweet girl…a demented
dentist. It can only mean one thing! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! A down-and out
skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an
exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon the plant grows
into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him
fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally
revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! Charming,
tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, LITTLE SHOP OF
HORRORS never fails to entertain! Come join us at the funniest shop in town!</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Players Guild Theatre</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">1001 Market Avenue North</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Canton, OH 44702</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Directed & Choreographed by Michael Lawrence Akers</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Artistic Director: Josh Erichsen</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Musical Director: Steve Parsons</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Performances:</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">October 18th – November 3rd (3 weekends)</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Sundays at 2:00pm</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Rehearsals begin September 15th (5 week rehearsal period)</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Audition info:</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Monday., September 9th – 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 or 9:30pm</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Tuesday, September 10th - 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 or 9:30pm</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Callbacks: Wednesday, September 11th 7:00 – 10:00pm</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that
best shows off your range & abilities. Please bring music in the correct
key. Accompanist will be provided. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">To schedule your audition time – please email
<a href="mailto:MLPhotography@aol.com">MLPhotography@aol.com</a> with your name, contact number and audition time slot
request... or by visiting our website starting WEDNESDAY AUG 27th at <a href="http://www.playersguildtheatre.com">www.playersguildtheatre.com</a></font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Walk ins are permitted and will be accommodated for the
first available time slot.</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><span> </span>* ALL ROLES
AVAILABLE!!</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><span> </span>* Please bring
resume and current headshot if available.</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><span> </span>* Those 16 &
older are encouraged to audition!</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">IMPORTANT: ALL conflicts MUST be written on your audition
application.</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><span> </span>***NO*** tech week
or performance conflicts permitted.</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Cast: Approx. 12-15 Adults</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Roles Available: </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">AUDREY Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of
Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good
looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">CRYSTAL, RONNETTE and CHIFFON Female street urchins,
acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Hip and smart, these girls are the only
ones who have a grip on reality. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">MR. MUSHNIK The seasoned owner of the failing East Side
flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and
manipulative. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">ORIN SCRIVELLO An egotistical dentist with a passion for
leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by
Seymour. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">SEYMOUR KRELBORN An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk
and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted
because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">THE PLANT (AUDREY II) Puppet. An anthropomorphic cross
between a Venus flytrap and an avocado, the plant has an appetite for human
flesh that is appeased by Seymour. Puppeteer doubles as other sizes of the
plant. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">VOICE OF THE PLANT An actor/vocalist located offstage.
The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and
Blues voice is best. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">3-5 Ensemble roles – </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Derelict, Skid Row Occupants, Audrey II manipulations.
(Singing / dancing roles)</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri" size="3">For more information, please email </font><a href="mailto:mlphotography@aol.com"><font color="#0000ff" face="Calibri" size="3">mlphotography@aol.com</font></a></p>
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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Or visit:</font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><a href="http://www.playersguildtheatre.com">www.playersguildtheatre.com</a></font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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