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Story</i> auditions </b></span><b class="" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 21px; line-height: 16px;">for children ages 7-12</b>
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"><font face="Calibri" class=""><b class="">Cleveland Play House</b> <b class="">(CPH)</b> is casting children ages 7-12 for its production of <i class="">A Christmas Story,</i> directed by John McCluggage. All positions
are paid. Auditions are by appointment only.</font></span></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><u class="">For GIRLS</u>: Auditions will be held <b class="">FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18<sup class="">th</sup> </b>from <b class="">5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. </b>(Callbacks <b class="">SATURDAY, SEPT. 19<sup class="">th</sup></b>) <o:p class=""></o:p></font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><u class="">For BOYS</u>: Auditions will be held <b class="">SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19<sup class="">th</sup> </b>from<b class=""> 10:00am-6:00pm.</b></font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><u class="">FINAL CALLBACKS</u>: will be held on <b class="">SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20<sup class="">th</sup></b> from <b class="">12:00-2:00pm.</b></font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class="">Auditions will take place in CPH’s rehearsal spaces, located on the fifth floor of the Middough Building, at 1901 E. 13<sup class="">th</sup> Street in Downtown Cleveland. Performers will audition with sides from the script, which
will be sent when an appointment is set. <i class="">Please note that children who will be 13 or older on 12/23/15 are ineligible to audition</i><o:p class=""></o:p></font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class="">Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, November 3<sup class="">rd</sup>, and will be held after school and on weekends, Tuesday-Sunday. The week of November 23<sup class="">rd</sup> rehearsals will be during school hours. There will
be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day. Performances are 8 shows a week from Nov. 27<sup class="">th</sup> - Dec. 23<sup class="">rd</sup>. Children will miss part or all of nine school days for rehearsal and performances.</font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><u class="">Characters</u>:</font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><b class="">Ralphie</b> – (9-12) Obsessed with planting the seeds to assure the ultimate Christmas present: a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. Has a wild imagination, is unsure of his feelings for Esther Jane, and is persistent, curious,
and dramatic.</font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><b class="">Flick</b> – (9-12) One of Ralphie’s best friends. A follower who is easy to pick on. Can’t resist the triple dog dare and gets his tongue stuck to a lamppost. Has a sore arm. Also plays a Desperado.</font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><b class="">Schwartz</b> – (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.</font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><b class="">Esther Jane</b> – (9-12) Has a crush on Ralphie. Sweet, girly and likeable. Best friends with Helen.<o:p class=""></o:p></font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><b class="">Helen</b> – (9-12) Smartest girl in class. Likes to talk politics and gossip. Best friends with Esther Jane. <o:p class=""></o:p></font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class=""><b class="">Randy</b> – (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.</font></p>
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<font face="Calibri" class="">To schedule an audition and for more information please visit </font><span class="" style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting" class="">http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting</a></span></p>
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