<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;" style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" mce_style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 24pt;" mce_style="font-size: 24pt;">BLANK CANVAS THEATRE</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;" style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" mce_style="font-size: 18pt;">Auditions for</span></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 48px;" mce_style="font-size: 48px;"><b>BAT BOY: The Musical</b></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" mce_style="font-size: 12pt;"><b> Story and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming</b></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" mce_style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe</b></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><strong><br></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><div><strong>Directed by Patrick Ciamacco</strong></div><div><strong>Music Direction by Lawrence Wallace</strong></div><div><strong>Stage Managed by Brittany Gaul</strong></div><div><strong>Costume Design by Jenniver Sparano</strong></div><div><strong>Special Effects Design by PJ Toomey</strong></div></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"> </div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"> </div><div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><strong>Sign Up:</strong> Email <a href="mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com" mce_onclick="if(window.location==top.location){Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=Patrick%40blankcanvastheatre.com');}else{top.Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=Patrick%40blankcanvastheatre.com');}; return false;" target="_blank">Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com</a> to sign up for one of the below dates and a specific time slot. if you need a specific time include it in your email and we'll do our best to accommodate.</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><strong>Audition Dates:</strong> Tuesday August 25th & Wednesday August 26th </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><strong>Time:</strong> 7:30pm- 10:00pm </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;">(Time slots will be assigned based on first request. Audition times will be every 10 minutes) </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><strong>What to prepare:</strong> Prepare two contrasting 32 bars or short song selections in the style of rock and/or musical comedy. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required.</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><strong>Performance Dates:</strong> October 16th - October 31st. Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursday,Friday & Saturday at 8pm. Sunday performances will be at 7pm. There may be a Midnight show! (Show will open on a Friday night and close on a Saturday night)</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><strong>Rehearsals:</strong> Will begin September 14th and will be Sunday-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays may be a longer day based on conflicts. This is only a five week rehearsal period.</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><br><strong>Pay:</strong> Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly.</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><em>*At this time there are no AEA Contracts for this show.</em></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><br><strong>Audition Location:</strong> </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;">Blank Canvas Theatre </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;">1305 78<sup>th</sup> Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;">Cleveland, OH 44102 </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;">(Click <a href="http://blankcanvastheatre/directions" mce_href="http://blankcanvastheatre/directions" target="_blank">here</a> for directions or visit our website at <a href="http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/" mce_href="http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/" target="_blank">www.blankcanvastheatre.com</a>)</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"> </span></div><h2 style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;">The Story</span></h2><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;">Ripped from the 1992 World Weekly News tabloid headline, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is both a horror spoof and big-hearted satire on American prejudice – all set to an outstanding pop-rock score. When a half boy/half bat creature is discovered in a cave near fictional Hope Falls, West Virginia, the local vet’s wife sets out to teach him the ways of civilization only to be thwarted by the colorful, narrow-minded, “civilized” town folk who have something else in mind. In the tradition of Sophocles, Sondheim and South Park—with hints of Mary Shelley, Tim Burton and Mel Brooks. BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a classic love story with a wicked bite! </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;"><em>"Big laughs…It's remarkable what intelligent wit can accomplish—a jaggedly imaginative mix of skewering humor and energetic glee."</em>—New York Times.</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;"><em>"Composed with smarts, staged with savvy and performed with gusto, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is a winner. You'd be batty to miss it."</em> —Star Ledger.</span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;">*This show contains adult language and content.</span></strong></em></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong><span mce_style="font-size: 130%;"><br></span></strong></em></div><h2 style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;">Character Breakdown </span></h2><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><i><b>* The age range for each character is flexible and all ethnicities will be considered.</b></i></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"><br></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Bat Boy (Edgar):</strong></em><strong><em> </em></strong> <em>(Tenor, Teens -20s)</em> Edgar is half boy/half bat and his journey from a primitive/unrefined being to a well-rounded and civilized human. </div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Dr. Thomas Parker:</strong></em> <em>(Tenor, 30's - 50's)</em> The town veterinarian who is asked to take care of the creature. He is a desperate man in a loveless marriage who is driven to madness by the attachment between Bay Boy and Meredith. (<em>Tenor)</em> </div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Meredith Parker:</strong></em> <em>(Mezzo, 30's - 50's)</em> Dr. Parker's wife, Shelley's mother. Meredith is the epitome of the perfect housewife. She helps convince her husband to keep Bat Boy and does everything that the mother he never had would do.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Shelley Parker:</strong></em> <em>(Soprano, Teens –20's)</em> The Parker's rebellious daughter. Shelley transforms from a spoiled brat who taunts Bat Boy into a young woman who falls in love with him and protects him from the town's wrath.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Sheriff Reynolds:</strong></em> <em>(Tenor, 30-60)</em> The Sheriff who brings Bat Boy to Dr. Parker's house to be "taken care of". Always the mediator and tries to do the right thing.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Rick Taylor:</strong></em> <em>(Teens–20's)</em> One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave. A bully and Shelley's boyfriend. Has a rap song.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Ron Taylor:</strong></em> <em>(Tenor, Teens–20's) </em>One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave. </div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><br></em></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Ruthie Taylor:</strong></em> <em>(Teens–20's)</em> One of the adventurous siblings who discovers Bat Boy in a cave.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Mrs. Taylor:</strong></em> <em>(40's - 50's)</em> Mother of Rick, Ron and Ruthie.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Reverand Billy Hightower:</strong></em> <em>(Tenor, 30-60)</em> The Reverend is an over-the-top caricature of typical religious figures and provides many laughs during his spirited performance of the song "A Joyful Noise" at the town's revival ceremony.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Pan:</strong></em><strong><em> </em></strong><em>(Tenor, 25-40</em>) A forest god who sings "Children, Children" and presides over an interpretive marriage ceremony for Shelley and Bat Boy. </div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>Ensemble:</strong></em><em> (Townsfolk, Animals, Voices)</em>: Simple and superstitious, the townspeople are over-the-top representations of rural farmers. Actors playing these roles must be strong singers and good actors and movers.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span mce_style="font-size: 150%;" style="font-size: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" mce_style="font-size: 14pt;"> If you have any questions feel free to contact us at <a href="mailto:patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com" mce_onclick="if(window.location==top.location){Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=patrick%40blankcanvastheatre.com');}else{top.Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=patrick%40blankcanvastheatre.com');}; return false;" target="_blank">patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com</a>. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!</span></span></div></div></div></div> </span></body></html>