<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000; font-size:10pt;"><div class=wmMessage_user_text_special><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; COLOR: #000">
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt" mce_style="font-size: 18pt;">BRECKSVILLE THEATER ON THE SQUARE </SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt" mce_style="font-size: 18pt;">brings <EM><STRONG>NEXT TO NORMAL</STRONG> </EM>to the stage</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'></SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>Director Ian Atwood seeks an amazing ensemble of characters for Brecksville Theater on The Square’s upcoming production of Next To Normal.<SPAN class=apple-converted-space> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=apple-converted-space><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Next To Normal, explores how one suburban family copes with crisis and mental illness. This contemporary rock musical is an emotional roller-coaster of a show, taking the audience from the brightest hope to the deepest despair, and then back again. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, next to normal is "a brave, breathtaking musical. It is something much more than a feel-good musical: it is a feel-everything musical." (New York Times)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823;'>The role of Dan will be played by Michael Snider. There is still the possibility of an AEA contract, however remaining roles will be Non-Equity only.</SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; COLOR: #141823' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; color: #141823;'><BR><BR><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white" mce_style="background: white;">Needed are actors and singers. Please see below for the cast breakdown for roles, age ranges and vocal parts. Please note that this is a serious amount of music and blocking to learn in a short window. Those auditioning should bring a headshot and current resume, <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">along with any or all conflicts during rehearsal and performance periods</B>, and have ready a prepared musical selection of their choice. An accompanist will be provided.</SPAN><BR><BR><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white" mce_style="background: white;">Rehearsals will begin on Monday, March 14<SUP>th</SUP> 2016. The show opens Friday, April 29<SUP>th</SUP> and runs Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays until Sunday, May 15<SUP>th</SUP>. Evening curtains at 7:30pm and matinees at 2:00pm.</SPAN><BR><BR><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: white" mce_style="background: white;">No appointment is necessary and there will be no callbacks. If asked to stay the evening of your audition, materials for the show will be distributed and reviewed.<BR><BR><SPAN class=textexposedshow>For more information, please visit </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="http://www.btots.org/" target=_blank><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white;'><FONT color=#0000ff>www.btots.org</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823;'> or contact the director, Ian Atwood at<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823;'>216-269-9420 or </SPAN><A onclick="if(window.location==top.location){Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=ianrobertatwood%40gmail.com');}else{top.Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=ianrobertatwood%40gmail.com');}; return false;" href="mailto:ianrobertatwood@gmail.com" target=_blank><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white;'><FONT color=#0000ff>ianrobertatwood@gmail.com</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823;'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'><BR><SPAN class=textexposedshow><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">What: Auditions for Next To Normal</B></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><BR><SPAN class=textexposedshow>Where: Blossom Hill School at 4400 Oakes Rd in Brecksville, Ohio. The building where auditions are held is building number 5 in the far southeast corner of the practice field. Parking is close and signs will be posted.</SPAN><BR><SPAN class=textexposedshow>When: Sunday, January 17<SUP>th</SUP> and Monday, January 18<SUP>th</SUP> from 7pm – 10pm</SPAN></B><BR><BR><SPAN class=textexposedshow>Next To Normal Cast Breakdown:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=textexposedshow><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>FEMALE ROLES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=textexposedshow><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>Diana – Age mid 30’s – mid 40’s – Mezzo Belt<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=textexposedshow><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>Natalie – Age 16-17 – Mezzo Belt<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=textexposedshow><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>MALE ROLES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=textexposedshow><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>Gabe – Age 18-19 - Tenor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=textexposedshow><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>Henry – Age 17-18 – Tenor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=textexposedshow><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>Dr. Madden/ Dr. Fine – Ageless - Tenor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;; MARGIN: 0in 0in 8pt"><SPAN class=textexposedshow><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'>Note: Age is relative. It is not necessarily your chronological age. You must be able to play the age specified for the role.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #141823; LINE-HEIGHT: 107%' mce_style='font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; background: white; color: #141823; line-height: 107%;'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV></SPAN></DIV></span></body></html>