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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Near West Theatre announces
<b>AUDITIONS</b> for</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:72.0pt;font-family:"Engravers MT",serif;color:#92D050">THE</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:72.0pt;font-family:"Engravers MT",serif">
<span style="color:#92D050">WIZ</span></span></i></b><i><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Engravers MT",serif;color:#7030A0"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;background:white">Youth Cast<span style="color:black"> (ages
</span>9-15<span style="color:black">)<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#FFC000;background:white"> </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#FFC000;background:white"><br>
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#FFC000;background:white">November 28, 29 & 30 , 2016</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#7030A0;background:white">7:00 p.m.—9:30 p.m.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Medium",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0;background:white">Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#00B0F0;background:white"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt"> Come
<b><u>one</u></b> of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">See list of roles below!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:red"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#00B050">The Wiz</span></i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#00B050"> runs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#00B050">February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19, 2017</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#00B050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#00B050">Rehearsals begin Monday, December 12, 2016</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#00B050"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> (will not be rehearsing during the holidays)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#ED7D31">AUDITION SITE:</span></b><span style="color:#ED7D31"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Near West Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">(6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:3.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:20.0pt">If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:20.0pt">call our office at 216-961-9750, M-F 11am-4pm</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:20.0pt">or EMAIL
<a href="mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org">info@nearwesttheatre.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:#00B050">ABOUT THE AUDITION:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to
register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day.<b><br>
</b></span><br>
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition.
<u>People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed.</u> We use theater to build community and relationships. We’re a great place to express yourself and make friends.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Come try us! Bring a friend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:#7030A0">ABOUT THE SHOW<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz infuses L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel, and soul music. Adapted into a film version
featuring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross, and recently performed on NBC Live, this timeless tale of Dorothy's adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, modern musical that is entertaining and delightful for the whole family. Known as The Super Soul Musical, The
Wiz is a fantasy for today; mysterious, opulent and fanciful, a groundbreaking Broadway show that brought Oz to life in a funky sing-along journey down the yellow brick road!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Book by William F. Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Music & Lyrics by Charlie Smalls<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Lots of roles, all open, plus a huge singing and dancing ensemble.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">A crazily energetic experience.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The Wiz</span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> will be directed by
<b>Kelcie Nicole Dugger.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Choreography by
<b>Josh Landis</b>. Stage Management by <b>Kate Atherton</b>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><u><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:#00B0F0"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><u><span style="font-size:22.0pt;color:#00B0F0">CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">DOROTHY:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano, G3-B5)<br>
Bright eyed and alive as can be. Would rather remain a child as long as possible instead of accepting the responsibilities that come with growing up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">SCARECROW:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Male (Range: Tenor, D3-A4)<br>
Tired of being a scarecrow and the prospect of not going anywhere. Embarks on the journey to see The Wiz in hopes he can provide a brain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">TIN MAN:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Male (Range: Baritone, E3-A4)<br>
Human at one time. Lost all his limbs to a cursed axe. Joins in the journey in hopes the Wiz will provide him a heart because “it isn’t enough to be good looking.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">LION:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Male (Range: Baritone, G2-Bb4)<br>
Travels around the jungle scaring people, but has “a yellow streak a mile wide.” Coward state stems from deeper mother issues and gets regular counseling from an owl. Joins in the journey to see the wiz to gain some courage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">ADDAPERLE:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano, F3-C5)<br>
Good Witch of the North. Has magic powers she refers to as "doing tricks." Her magic abilities don't always pan out as well as she would like them to.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">AUNT EM:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano, G3-C5)<br>
Dorothy's Aunt. Life has not been easy for her and promises little else. Harsh towards Dorothy at times, but acts out of love.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">UNCLE HENRY:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Male (Range: Non-Singing)<br>
Dorothy's Uncle. Physically run down from years of hard work on the farm. Often acts as the voice of reason towards Aunt Em.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">GATEKEEPER:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Male (Range: Non-Singing)<br>
Guards the gate to the Emerald City.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">THE WIZ:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Male (Range: Tenor, C3-A4)<br>
All powerful leader over the land of Oz. Hides his true nature behind the façade of a temperamental leader. His true identity is an enigma.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">EVILLENE:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Female (Range: Alto, Bb3-Db5)<br>
Wicked Witch of the West. Low-down evil. Not a kind bone in her body nor kind thought in her rotten mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">LORD HIGH UNDERLING:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Male (Range: Non-Singing)<br>
Weak coward. Evillene's number one.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">WINGED MONKEY:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Male (Range: Non-Singing)<br>
Servant of the Wicked Witch of the West. Summoned to do her bidding. The mere mention of him brings fear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">GLINDA:
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">Female (Range: Alto, C4-Eb5)<br>
Good Witch of the South. Prettiest of all the witches. Very wise in the way of show-business.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes">ENSEMBLE:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-contextual-alternates:yes"><br>
TORNADO, MUNCHKINS, CROWS, KALIDAHS, POPPIES, FIELD MICE, EMERALD CITY CITIZENS, SOLDIER MESSENGER, and MORE!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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