<div dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8c1980e9-5b90-7c0c-53fb-32e0637e4a76"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">With only a few months ‘til Christmas, it’s finally time to put together the 2014 Cast and Staff of Kringle’s Inventionasium™! </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Last year recognized by Time.com as one of the Top 11 Places in the US to visit Santa, we are now in the process of assembling a Kringleriffic team of Popdiddlyoppin' persons to make this holiday the merriest, zaniest, most splendiferous ever! Members of this year's Kringle Family will enjoy updated scripting & additions to the experience, new characters, even more streamlined staffing & scheduling, </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">competitive pay</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">, fun & focused training and rehearsals, and more.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This year, we are hiring FULL & PART TIME for the following positions:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-Characters (acting and improv based)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-Concierge</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-Photographer</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-Photo sales </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-Train staff</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-TWO non-speaking, costume mascot characters</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">….and more!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">NOTE: It is not uncommon to serve in multiple positions throughout the season.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">There is is still time to sign up to audition for this one-of-a-kind acting & interactive improv experience, or to interview for non-acting based staff positions</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. Keep reading for stipend, audition, and schedule information!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Stipend</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">FULL TIME performers/staff will receive a base stipend of at least </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">$1200</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. Your final contracted stipend will be based on your availability. </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Any Kringle’s Inventionasium employee, in any cast or staff position, who completes the season with no conflicts/full season coverage will also be eligible for an additional $250 end of season bonus.</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please see below the audition information and the season schedule.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Auditions</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(255,0,255);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Character/cast auditions</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">are in a group setting</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. Auditions are laid back, playful, fun, and you don't need to prepare anything - just come ready to read from provided sides and play with the group. Please dress for movement.</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class=""></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class=""></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">You need to be present for only ONE of the auditions, and must be present for the ENTIRE audition time. Please respond with the dates you are able to audition, ordering them by preferred date. Space at each audition is limited and will be capped, so be sure to respond ASAP.</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class=""></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br class=""></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Auditions take place at Kringle’s Inventionasium, which is located on the first level of Tower City in downtown Cleveland, OH.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Available audition dates for the 2014 season:</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Wednesday, September 17th: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">7:00-9:00 pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Thursday, September 18th: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">7:00-9:00 pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Sunday, September 21st: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">4:00-6:00 pm</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Any interested parties who are not available on these dates will need to make individual arrangements for auditions/interviews by contacting Sarah Hess at Sarah@MrKringle.com. Substitute dates are VERY limited, so if you are truly interested in participating this season, please make your best effort to make the original date a priority!</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Signing Up for an Audition</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">To set up an audition or interview, send an email to </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:sarah@mrkringle.com">sarah@mrkringle.com</a></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> with the following information:</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">a</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. How you heard about us, and what position you are interested in. Please see the list at the top of the email.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">b. </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Indicate which audition slots you are interested in:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:36pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Wednesday, September 17th: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">7:00-9:00 pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-left:36pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Thursday, September 18th: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">7:00-9:00 pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:36pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Sunday, September 21st: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">4:00-6:00 pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">c. </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Best phone number at which to reach you</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">d. </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Best email at which to reach you</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">e.</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Attach</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> resume (required of cast </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">and </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">staff positions) and headshot (required of cast only) to your response.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please also be aware: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-You will be expected to be present for the ENTIRE audition/interview slot. There is a possibility of ending early, but this is not a guarantee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-If auditioning, please dress for movement.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-Plan on arriving 15 minutes early to allow yourself time to park, find the space, and fill out paperwork. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-Parking will be comp-ed, but please make sure to bring your parking ticket in to the audition.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Once you have emailed </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,85,204);text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:sarah@mrkringle.com">sarah@mrkringle.com</a></span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">,</span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> you will receive a confirmation email, which will include a specific schedule of the season and request for any conflicts, as well as specific information about finding the space in Tower City.</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Rehearsal and Performance Schedule</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Rehearsals: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Rehearsals will kick off on Saturday, October 25th, and will take place on Saturday afternoons and Tuesday & Thursday evenings through the month of November. Rehearsals will culminate in three preview night.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The run schedule of Kringle’s Inventionasium: </span><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Kringle’s Inventionasium opens to the public on Friday, November 28th 2014 and runs every day through its closing day, Tuesday, December 23rd. Generally, we are open full days (10 am - 8 pm) on weekends (Fri-Sun) and 3:00-8:00 on weekdays (Mon-Thurs) with a few exceptions. When you respond to this email, you will receive a more specific schedule.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">After you’ve emailed </span><a href="mailto:sarah@mrkringle.com" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">sarah@mrkringle.com</span></a><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> with your preferred audition dates, she will send you a more specific request for availability/conflicts for the Rehearsal and Run Schedule.</span></p><br><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.35;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(55,64,78);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Interviews for Staff Positions</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Non-performance based staff position interview slots are from 2:00-4:00pm on Sunday, October 21st. Interviews will be scheduled in a one-on-one basis. Please contact </span><a href="mailto:Jake@Mrkringle.com" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Jake@Mrkringle.com</span></a><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> to set up your interview slot.</span></p><br><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Finally... </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We are eager for you to join us this season to again CELEBRATE, PLAY, and INSPIRE. As previous members of the Kringle’s Inventionasium cast know, being a member of the Kringle’s Inventionasium family is unmatched… it’s that feeling when you look into a child’s eye, and know that she really believes-- and that look in the father’s eye when you know he does, too. It’s the crabby uncles who are having a blast by the end, the super enthusiastic kids who blow us away with their energy and imaginations, the shy kids who open up and jump on in, the family who has their first photo together with Mr. Kringle, and the family who is here for their 5th year in a row and recognizes you (or your character!). It’s the touching moments, the silly stories, the camaraderie of our team, and the Spirit of the Season that we build together for each other and our community... that is what Kringle's is all about!</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For the past seven years we have been truly blessed with the talent and opportunity that have come together to bring the one and only Inventionasium to life - come join us as we help to make another 20,000 people believe! We look forward to receiving your responses promptly, and hope to see you soon!</span></p><br><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Merriest Wishes,</span></span><div><font face="Arial"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"><br clear="all"></span></font><div><div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Sarah Hess</font><div><i><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Performance Director</font></i></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mr. Kringle & Company</font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">216.374.4630</font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Jake Hastings</font></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><i>Staff Manager </i></font></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mr. Kringle & Company</font></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">1-855-MrKringle</div></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000">Cory Markowitz</font></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><i>Creative Director</i></font></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000">Mr. Kringle & Company</font></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><a href="http://www.mrkringle.com/" target="_blank">www.mrkringle.com</a></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><a href="tel:440-454-2103" value="+14404542103" target="_blank">440-454-2103</a></div></div><div><br></div></div></div>
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