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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">December
22, 2015</span></p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-tab-count:6"> </span></span><br><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;line-height:115%" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria;
mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman"">THE PLAYERS GUILD IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE </span></b></p>
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mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman"">AUDITIONS FOR <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">AVENUE Q
THE MUSICAL</i></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">CANTON,
OH - The Players Guild Theatre announces upcoming auditions for their 2016
William G. Fry musical, AVENUE Q.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The AVENUE
Q production team includes: Steve Parsons, Director/Music Director; Michael
Lawrence Akers, Choreographer; and Joshua Erichsen, Producing Artistic Director.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Winner of
the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book,
Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">The
laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named
Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue
Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that
this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found
friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Filled
with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets,
Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for
audiences everywhere. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The show addresses
humorous adult issues and will be presented exclusively to an adult audience.
The structure of the show takes its cue from a beloved children's TV show; a
place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good and life lessons are
learned. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">This
unique stage production requires the actors to manipulate puppets, and as such
the actors will be expected to dedicate time to practicing the art of puppetry
once the skills are taught.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">All roles
are available and non-traditional casting will be considered for all
roles.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Those roles include:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">PRINCETON:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A fresh-faced kid just out of college and the
protagonist. Puppet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
male </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 20
to 25</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">KATE
MONSTER:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A Kindergarten teaching
assistant, who is a bit older than Princeton. Puppet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
female</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 25
to 30</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">NICKY:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A slacker who lives with Rod. Puppet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
male</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 20
to 30</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">ROD:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>An investment banker who is Republican and a
closeted homosexual. Puppet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
male</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 25
to 30</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">TREKKIE
MONSTER:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A reclusive creature obsessed
with the Internet and all it has to offer. Puppet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
male</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 30 to
40</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">LUCY:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge.
Puppet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
female</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 25
to 30</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">THE BAD
IDEA BEARS:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear
types. Puppets.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
female</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 20
to 40</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">MRS. T:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Crabby and ancient. Kate's boss. Puppet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
female</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 50
to 65</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">BRIAN</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">A
laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
male</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 30
to 45</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">CHRISTMAS
EVE:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A therapist who recently moved to
Avenue Q from Japan.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
female</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 30
to 45</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">GARY
COLEMAN:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Yes, that Gary Coleman. Lives
on the Avenue and is superintendent of the apartment buildings.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Gender:
female</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Age: 30
to 40</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Auditions
will be held at the Players Guild Theatre located in the Cultural Center for
the Arts, 1001 Market Ave N., Canton, on Sunday, January 10 and Monday, January
11, 2016 from 7:00 – 9:30 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Interested
parties who are 18 years of age or older, should sign up for a time slot by
filling out the available online form at </span><a href="http://www.playersguildtheatre.com"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;color:blue">www.playersguildtheatre.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Walk-ins are permitted and will be
accommodated for the first available time slot.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Those auditioning are asked to please prepare</span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">32 bars of a musical theatre piece which best showcases
their vocal ability and bring the corresponding sheet music in the correct key
(an accompanist will be provided).<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Additionally, actors are asked to bring a current photo or headshot (and
resume if available, but not required) with them to their audition. For
information regarding auditions, please email: <a href="mailto:sparsons1@neo.rr.com">sparsons1@neo.rr.com</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Principal
callbacks are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Sunday January
17, 2016, and will run Sunday - Thursday evenings from 7-10pm.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">This W.G.
Fry Theatre production is scheduled to open on Friday, September 4, 2015 and
will run through Sunday September 20, 2015 with Friday and Saturday
performances at 8:00pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">The
Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Arts In Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The
Canton Repository, and 89.7 WKSU.</span></p>
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