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2, 2014<span>      </span><span>                                                                                                </span><span>                </span></font></span></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt"><font color="#000000"> </font></span></div>
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GUILD ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR </font></span></b></div><div 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"><i>SHREK THE
MUSICAL</i></font></span></b></div><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 final Mainstage
production of the 2013-2014 season, SHREK THE MUSICAL, under the direction of Jonathan
Tisevich.</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">SHREK
THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all,
brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on
the stage.<span>  </span>In a faraway kingdom turned
upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty
princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a
cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve
got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on
hand...and his name is Shrek.<span>  </span>A show
full of all-new songs, big laughs, and great dancing, SHREK THE MUSICAL is part
romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt">Auditions
will be held at the Players Guild Theatre located in the Cultural Center for
the Arts, 1001 Market Ave N., on Monday, March 10 and Tuesday, March 11 from 6:30
– 9:00 PM.<span>  </span>All roles are available.<span>  </span>Interested parties should sign up for a 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 prepare</span><font face="Calibri" size="3">
</font><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Cambria","serif";font-size:10pt">32 bars of a
musical theatre song that best features their vocal ability.</span></font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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actors are asked to bring a current headshot and resume (if available) with
them to their audition.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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callbacks will be held on Wednesday, March 12^th and principal callbacks
will be held on Thursday, March 13th.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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production is scheduled to open on Friday, May 16, 2014 and will run for three
weekends through Sunday, June 1, with Friday evening performances at 8:00pm and
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. <span> </span>In addition, there are two school matinee
performances scheduled for Tuesday, May 20^thand Wednesday, May 21^st,
at 10:00 am.<span>  </span></font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">

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THE MUSICAL is generously supported by PNC Bank.</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, The
Canton Repository and 89.7 WKSU.<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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