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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 10pt; "><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: red; ">AUDITION APPOINTMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OF
<u>FEBRUARY 4th</u> by calling<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: red; ">216-291-2323 (M-F, 9 am-5 pm)</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; ">CAIN PARK / CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS & Theater Artistic Director Ian Hinz announce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Calibri; ">2014 Cain Park Theater Auditions <br>
on February 28-March 2 for<br>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 72pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(118, 146, 60); ">THE FROGS</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 48pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(252, 0, 0); "><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; ">A comedy written in 405 B.C. by</span><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Calibri; "> <b>ARISTOPHENES<br>
</b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Freely adapted by</span><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Calibri; "> <b>BURT SHEVELOVE<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Even more freely adapted by</span><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Calibri; "> <b>NATHAN LANE<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Music and lyrics by</span><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Calibri; "> <b>STEPHEN SONDHEIM<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Original direction and choreography by</span><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Calibri; "> <b>SUSAN STROMAN<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Directed by <b>MARTIN FRIEDMAN<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Music Directed by <b>NATHAN MOTTA<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Choreography by <b>MARTÍN CÉSPEDES<br>
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<b>PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES</b>: July 31-August 17, 2014 in Cain Park’s Alma Theater <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 pm, Sundays at 2 pm<br>
<b>REHEARSALS</b> begin June 30 and usually occur weekday evenings and weekend day/evening hours at the Cleveland Heights Community Center. Thursday will be Equity day off.<br>
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</span><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Calibri; ">AUDITION DATES/TIMES</span></b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Calibri; "> <br>
</span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri; color: red; ">AUDITION APPOINTMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OF FEBRUARY 4th by calling<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: red; ">216-291-2323 (M-F, 9 am-5 pm)<br>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 18px; font-family: Calibri; ">Friday, February 28, 6 — 6-11 pm EQUITY PRINCIPAL<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 18px; font-family: Calibri; "> <i>Non-Equity may audition on February 28 but no specific appointment time will be reserved. Non-Equity should call and ask to be placed on a list of those who will be heard
between Equity audition appointments.<br>
</i><b>Saturday, March 1 — 10 am-6 pm EQUITY & NON-EQUITY<br>
Sunday, March 2 – 12-6 pm CALLBACKS<br>
</b><i>Singing, reading from the script, and movement<br>
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</i></span><b><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 28px; font-family: Calibri; ">AUDITION LOCATION<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 18px; font-family: Calibri; ">Cleveland Heights Community Center (1 Monticello Blvd at Mayfield Rd, 44118) <br>
<i>Free parking at Community Center. Parking lot can only be entered from Monticello.<br>
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</span><b><span style="font-size: 24pt; line-height: 38px; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(118, 146, 60); ">CASTING NEEDS</span></b><span style="font-size: 24pt; line-height: 38px; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(118, 146, 60); "> <b>— ALL ROLES OPEN</b></span><b><span style="font-size: 24pt; line-height: 38px; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); "><br>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">DIONYSOS</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; "> (male 30-60, range F3-F5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">The leader of the club. He is the leader of this sojourn down under. He is distinctly witty, clever and funny but not without some gravitas and empathy for the world and its inhabitants.
Dionysos loves humanity. He is the god of theatre and vino.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">XANTHIAS</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; "> (female 20-50, range TBD)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">Originally written as a male role, Xanthias is female in our production. She’s funny, witty and smart. But not too smart.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; "> (male 60-76, range F3-D5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">Yes, he is THAT Shakespeare. Must be comfortable with the language of the bard himself.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">GEORGE BERNARD SHAW</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; "> (male 50-70, speaking role)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">Doesn’t sing but MUST have an ability with language and ideas. No one specific physical type but we are looking for someone to speak the words of this fellow. Again, no singing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">PLUTO</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; "> (male 35-65, range A3-F5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">He is pretentious, flamboyant, and a salesman of sorts. A funny fellow in a </span><i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">deadpan</span></i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; "> sort
of way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">HERAKLES</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; "> (male 30-45, range G3-F5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">Should be in good shape, very masculine and a legend in his own mind. The half-brother of Dionysos. He is genial but beastly in strength, stature and reputation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">CHARON</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; "> (male 50-70, range C4-F5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">He plays two roles including the boatman to Hades. He has some history and has seen it all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">ARIADNE </span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">(female 25-40, range G3-D5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">She was Dionysos’ wife, who died young and tragically. She was mortal and totally in love with her husband.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; ">ENSEMBLE</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px; font-family: Calibri; "> (men and women)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">This is a show that absolutely utilizes the chorus extensively. You will be singing and</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Futura-CondensedMedium; "> </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 14px; font-family: Calibri; ">dancing
and playing many roles. The music for the company is quite wonderful; it is Sondheim after all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Cain Park is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role.<br>
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</span><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; ">AUDITION REQUIREMENTS<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; ">1. 18-76 years old<br>
2<b>. </b>Memorize/prepare two 32-bar cuts in the style of the show<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; ">3. Bring sheet music in the proper key (accompanist is provided). NO TAPED MUSIC ALLOWED. Please note...you will not be allowed to audition without sheet music. <br>
4. Bring your current resume and a current headshot, which will be retained by Cain Park. <br>
5. Check your calendar for any conflicts before auditioning (see performance dates and rehearsal dates above).<br>
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</span><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; ">COMPENSATION<br>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(118, 146, 60); ">Salaried AEA contracts are available and EMC (Equity Membership Candidate) may be available. Non-Equity actors appearing in Cain Park productions will be paid a
modest stipend. </span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; ">Non-Equity actors cast in the production also may be eligible for college credit: call 216-291-5796 for details.</span></p>
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