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<b>(CPH)</b> is casting <i>children ages 7-12, of all races and ethnicities</i>, for its production of
<i>A Christmas Story,</i> directed by John McCluggage. All positions are paid. Auditions are by appointment only.</span><br>
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<u><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">For GIRLS</span></u><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">: Auditions will be held
<b>FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18<sup>th</sup> </b>from <b>5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. </b>(Callbacks
<b>SATURDAY, SEPT. 19<sup>th</sup></b>) </span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">For BOYS</span></u><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">: Auditions will be held
<b>SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19<sup>th</sup> </b>from<b> 10:00am-6:00pm.</b> </span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">FINAL CALLBACKS</span></u><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">: will be held on
<b>SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20<sup>th</sup></b> from <b>12:00-2:00pm.</b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">Auditions will take place in CPH’s rehearsal spaces, located on the fifth floor of the Middough Building, at 1901 E. 13<sup>th</sup> Street in Downtown Cleveland. Performers will
audition with sides from the script, which will be sent when an appointment is set.
<i>Please note that children who will be 13 or older on 12/23/15 are ineligible to audition</i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, November 3<sup>rd</sup>, and will be held after school and on weekends, Tuesday-Sunday. The week of November 23<sup>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>th</sup> - Dec. 23<sup>rd</sup>. Children will miss part or all of nine school days for rehearsal and performances.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Archer Book""></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">Characters</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">Ralphie</span></b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book""> – (9-12) Obsessed with planting the seeds to assure the ultimate Christmas present: a
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<span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">genuine Red Ryder BB gun. Has a wild imagination, is unsure of his feelings for Esther Jane, and is persistent, curious, and dramatic.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">Flick</span></b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book""> – (9-12, any race/ethnicity) One of Ralphie’s best friends. A follower who is easy to pick on.
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<span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">Can’t resist the triple dog dare and gets his tongue stuck to a lamppost. Has a sore arm. Also plays a Desperado.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">Schwartz</span></b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book""> – (9-12, any race/ethnicity) Another of Ralphie’s buddies. He likes trouble. He’s a little
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<span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">more on the ball than Flick and gets him to do things he probably shouldn’t. Also plays a Desperado.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">Esther Jane</span></b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book""> –(9-12, any race/ethnicity) Has a crush on Ralphie. Sweet, girly and likeable. Best friends
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt; text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">with Helen.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">Helen</span></b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book""> – (9-12, any race/ethnicity) Smartest girl in class. Likes to talk politics and gossip. Best friends
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book"">Randy</span></b><span style="font-family:"Archer Book""> – (7-10) Ralphie’s mischievous little brother who has a true fascination with Santa. Has to use
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">To schedule an audition and for more information please fill out the online form at
</span><a href="http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting"><span style="font-size:11.5pt; font-family:"Archer Book"">http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-size:10pt; font-family:'Archer Book'; color:windowtext"></span></b></span></p>
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