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<p><strong>Cleveland Play House</strong> <strong>(CPH)</strong> will be casting children ages 7-12, <span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">of all races and ethnic backg</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">rounds, </span>for
its production of <em style="font-size:12pt">A Christmas Story,</em><span style="font-size:12pt"> directed by John McCluggage. <span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Child actors will
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<p>Auditions will be by appointment only, and are set for Sept. 11th and 12th (auditions) and 13th (callbacks), 2014, in CPH's downtown rehearsal spaces. <strong>A</strong><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong>ppointment
slots will be available BEGINNING AUGUST 15th. </strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Please do not request an appointment prior to that date.</span>
</strong>For information on how to reserve an audition slot AFTER 8/15/14 visit our website: </span><br>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><a href="http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/get-involved/auditions-and-script-submissions" id="NoLP">http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/get-involved/auditions-and-script-submissions</a><br>
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<p>Rehearsals will begin on November 4<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 be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day.) <span style="font-size:12pt">In
addition to tech week, children will miss part or all of 4 school days for matinee performances. <span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Performances are 7-8 shows a week from
Nov. 29-Dec. 22</span>. </span><span style="font-size:12pt"> </span></p>
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<p>For the audition, children will read from sides which will be sent to you when you make your appointment. <br>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline">Characters</span>:</p>
<p><strong>Ralphie</strong> – (9-12) 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><strong>Flick</strong> – (9-12) 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Schwartz</strong> – (9-12) 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Esther Jane</strong> – (9-12) Girl who has a crush on Ralphie. She is sweet, girly and likeable. Best friends with Helen.</p>
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<p><strong>Helen</strong> – (9-12) Smartest girl in the class. Likes to talk about politics and gossip. Best friends with Esther Jane.
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<p><strong>Randy</strong> – (7-10) 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.<br>
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