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28, 2014<span>                                                                </span></font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt">FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><span>                                                         </span></span></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:12pt"><font color="#000000">THE PLAYERS
GUILD ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR CHARLOTTE’S WEB</font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">The
Players Guild Theatre announces upcoming auditions for their Family Theatre
production of CHARLOTTE’S WEB, under the direction of Cassey Martin.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">The
Children’s Literature Association named CHARLOTTE’S WEB “the best American
children’s book of the past two hundred years.”<span>   </span>In this charming play adaptation, all of the
enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig; Fern, a
girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous
rat; the Zuckerman family and, most of all, the extraordinary spider,
Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to
save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in
which she writes, “Some Pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which
ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to
Charlotte. </font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Auditions
will be held at the Players Guild Theatre on Sunday, February 9th from 6:30 –
8:30 PM and Monday, February 10^thfrom 7:00 – 9:00 PM.<span>  </span>All roles are available for both children and
adults, ages 7 and up.<span>  </span>Interested
parties should sign up for a preferred half hour time slot by leaving a message
at the Players Guild Theatre Box Office, 330.453.7617 or by filling out the available
online form at <a href="http://www.playersguildtheatre.com">www.playersguildtheatre.com</a>.<span> 
</span>Those auditioning are asked to please bring a current headshot and
resume (if available) with them to their audition, and should prepare a thirty-
second to one-minute monologue.<span> 
</span>Additionally, all actors must be prepared to list any potential
rehearsal conflicts while at the auditions.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Roles available include:</font></span></u></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Fern
Arable (A young girl)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">John
Arable (Fern’s father)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Martha
Arable (Fern’s mother)<br>
Avery Arable (Fern’s brother)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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Zuckerman (Fern’s uncle)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Edith
Zuckerman (Fern’s aunt)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Lurvy
(a hired hand)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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(a pig)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Templeton
(a rat)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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(a spider)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Goose,
Gander, Sheep, Lamb (farm animals)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Reporter,
Photographer, Spectators, Judges, Fairgoers, Announcer</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">Uncle
(a pig)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">The
first read-through is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, beginning at 6:30 PM.<span>  </span>The production is scheduled to open on Friday,
March 28th, 2014 and will run for three weekends through Sunday, April 13, with
Friday evening performances at 7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00
PM. <span> </span>In addition, there are four school
matinee performances scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 & 8th and Wednesday, April
2 & 9th at 10:00 AM.<span>  </span>The Players
Guild Theatre is located at 1001 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44702.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">CHARLOTTE’S
WEB is proudly presented by the Hills & Dales and Canton South Dairy Queen
restaurants.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000">The
Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners:<span>  </span>Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council and The
Canton Repository.<span>  </span>WHOF My101.7 is the
official media sponsor for the Players Guild Theatre’s 2013-2014 season.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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