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<p class="MsoNormal">We are casting paid performers for Mapleside
Farms in Brunswick as we present, for the third year, our
“American Legends” program highlighting characters from all eras
of American history.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The performance times are:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Saturday, September 13<sup>th</sup> from 10:00
AM to 6:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sunday, September 14<sup>th</sup> from 10:00 AM
to 5:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Performers are expected to arrive by 9AM each
day for call; this hour is paid.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Pay
is $12 per hour, with lunch, as well as water and snacks provided
for two breaks each day.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each performer will have their own area or
“stage” on which to perform for about 5 minutes approximately 4x
per hour using provided period costumes.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Every two hours, 15 minute
breaks will be built into the schedule.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Each performer will have a
script, historical background and suggestions for their
performance, which will lean heavily on storytelling.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Your input to improve your
character and performance is welcome; this year we are emphasizing
crowd interaction, especially since this is a family-friendly
event.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Posing for photos
and other contact with our guests and their children is especially
important.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Helping guests
make great memories is our goal!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There will likely be one meeting/rehearsal
before the Festival.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>These
are the roles we are looking for fill:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1
lfo1">Pocahontas: A female (late teens through early 30’s)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1
lfo1">Huckleberry Finn: A male late teens<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1
lfo1">Mark Twain: A male older 40’s and up<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1
lfo1">Paul Bunyan: A male late 30’s to 50’s tall and heavy set
(prefer with natural beard)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1
lfo1">The River Boat Singer: A male late teens to early 30’s
with a strong singing voice<o:p></o:p></li>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0
level2 lfo1">Past performer delivered renditions of Shenandoah
and The Boatmen’s Song<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1
lfo1">Susan B. Anthony: Female, 40-60’s with a strong oratorical
style<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1
lfo1">Frederick O. Douglass: African American Male, 40-60’s,
with a strong oratorical style<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1
lfo1">John Henry: African American Male, 20’s-30’s, muscular
Steel Drivin’ Man<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">Actors should come
prepared with a short, light monologue that tells a story.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>We will be looking for your
ability to engage and connect with an audience.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal">Auditions are
scheduled for Tuesday, August 19<sup>th</sup> from 5-6:3pm at
Mapleside Farms, 294 Pearl Road in Brunswick.<o:p></o:p></p>
Please do NOT call Mapleside regarding auditions.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>All questions should be
directed to Robert McClain at <a
href="mailto:rkmcclain@roadrunner.com">rkmcclain@roadrunner.com</a>
(please include “American Legends” in the subject), or via text only
at (440) 725-7077.
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“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.” - Lao Tzu</pre>
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