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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial">Heights Youth Theatre and Mercury Summer Stock are
proud to announce that this holiday we will be presenting the regional premiere
of </span><b style="color:black;font-family:Arial">Chitty Chitty Bang Bang </b><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial">directed by Pierre Brault and music directed by Joanna Li.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about
restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children
Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties including
the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron
Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. The family joins forces with Truly
Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness
and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher. Filled with amazing stage spectacle
and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award nominated title
song, <b>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang </b>is ultimately a feel-good story
about the power of family and the bonds created to overcome any obstacle.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">AUDITIONS & REHEARSALS:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">Auditions are open to both children (ages 8-12) and
adults (ages 13-76)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">Auditions for <b>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang </b>will
take place on: <br>
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<b>Monday, October 13</b> - 4:00-6:00 PM for Children Only<br>
6:00-8:00 PM for Adults (age 13 and up)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">Tuesday October 14 </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">- 4:00-6:00 PM for Children Only<br>
6:00-8:00 PM for Adults (age 13 and up)<br>
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<b>Wednesday October 15 </b>- Callbacks By Invite Only</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">Auditions will be at Wiley Middle School, 2181
Miramar Boulevard, University Heights, Ohio 44118</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">Rehearsals will begin on Monday, October 27. They
will take place from 5:00-9:00 PM on Monday through Friday with possible
weekend rehearsals. You will not be called every day, only when you are needed
to work. Attendance at ALL tech week rehearsals as well as all performances is
mandatory. Performances are December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, & 21
2014. No Saturday night performances. <br>
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<b>Please note: If you are not available to audition on either of
these dates please e-mail </b></span><b style="color:black;font-family:Arial"><a href="mailto:heightsyouththeatre@gmail.com">heightsyouththeatre@gmail.com</a> a
video submission by <br>October 12, 2014. </b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">AUDITION PREPARATION</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">: <br>
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<b>Children:</b> Please learn the following lyrics from “Truly
Scrumptious” (we will help you practice a little before you sing alone). <br><br></span></p>
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Though we may seem presumptuous<br>
Never, never, ever go away<br>
Our hearts beat so unruly<br>
Because we love you truly<br>
Honest Truly, we do</i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">Adults:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black"> Please prepare two short (16-bar) musical
selections of contrasting styles in your key; bring sheet music in the correct
key; an accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to sing only one
selection as time permits. Headshots and resumes will be accepted at the
audition. <br>
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<b>Seeking:</b> All roles are available. HYT and Mercury Summer Stock are
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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<b>Caractacus Potts:</b>(30 – 45) An eccentric inventor who creates the toot
sweet and sells the idea to Lord Scrumptious. He loves his children but is
easily distracted, leaving them up to their own devices.|<br>
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<b>Jeremy Potts:</b>(7 – 9) A boy who is very curious and imaginative. He is
the son of Potts and brother to Jemima, needs to be local to Lancaster.<br>
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<b>Jemima Potts:</b>(9 – 11) A girl who is inquisitive and creative. She is the
daughter of Potts and sister to Jeremy, needs to be local to Lancaster.<br>
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<b>Grandpa Potts:</b>(55 – 76) An elderly gentleman and more eccentric than his
son Caractacus. Kind and loving grandfather to Jeremy and Jemima.<br>
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<b>Truly Scrumptious:</b>(28 – 35) The daughter of Lord Scrumptious, and
advocate for Potts ‘toot sweet’. The Potts family finds a special place in her
caring and loving heart.<br>
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<b>Junkman:</b> (30 – 60) Junkman is the cantankerous old man who wants to
take Chitty, Chitty Bang, Bang and melt it for the metal. <br>
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<b>Child Catcher:</b> (30-60) Child Catcher is the one put in charge of
kidnapping all children in Vulgaria.<br>
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<b>Lord Scrumptious</b> (35 – 45) Lord Scrumptious is a major confection
manufacturer and Truly’s father. <br>
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<b>Baron</b> <b>Bomburst: (35-45) </b>the tyrannical ruler of
Vulgaria, who acts like a 40 year old child, and wants to steal Chitty Chitty
Bang Bang to keep it all for himself.<br>
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<b>Miss Philips</b> (13 – 45) Miss Philips is an employee of Lord
Scrumptious. <br>
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<b>Baroness Bomburst: (35-45)</b>is the cruel wife of Baron Bomburst and
is the one to order the kidnapping of all Vulgarian children.<br>
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<b>Coggins: (35-60)</b>Coggins is the kind owner of garage and Chitty,
Chitty Bang, Bang.<br>
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<b>Toymaker: (35-60)</b>lives in Vulgaria and makes toy for the Baron. He
hides the Potts family and helps to free the Potts children.<br>
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<b>Boris:</b>(13 – 50) A spy working for the Baron and Baroness of Vulgaria<br>
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<b>Goran:</b> (13 – 50) A spy working for the Baron and Baroness of
Vulgaria<br>
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<b>Ensemble:</b> Men, women and teens of all types. All must be able to
sing and dance and have excellent comedic timing. <br>
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<b>Children’s Ensemble:</b> We are looking for boys and girls under 5’
tall, between the ages of 8 and 12. Children auditioning should have the
appearance of children, not young adults. Need some children who can do
acrobats, ride 1 wheel bike, juggle, ect. Show your talents!! <br>
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<b>Dogs</b> (run onstage 2-3 times)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black"> </span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">For more details visit <b><a href="http://www.heightsyouththeatre.org/">www.heightsyouththeatre.org</a></b></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(217,109,26)"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black"> </span><div><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">Heights Youth Theatre programming</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black"> is made possible by the generous support of the residents of
Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black">Eaton</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black"> Charitable Fund,
and the Ohio Arts Council.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black"><br></span> </div></div>