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<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal"><i class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">MEMPHIS AUDITIONS:NON-UNION
PAID ROLE</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">SUNDAY, JUNE 25</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;" class=""><span style="font-size: 15.555554389953613px;" class="">TH </span><font size="4" class="">& MONDAY, JUNE 26TH</font></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Producing Artistic Director: Joshua Erichsen<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Director: Jon Tisevich<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Choreographer: Michael Lawrence Akers<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Music Director Steve Parsons<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></p><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;" class=""><b class=""><i class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">MEMPHIS</span></i></b><i class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">: </span></i><i class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">Winner of four Tony
Awards® including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Orchestrations. Based on actual events,</span></i><i class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> <b class="">MEMPHIS</b> </span></i><i class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">takes place in the underground clubs, radio stations, and
recording studios of the segregated 50’s, where a young white DJ named Huey
Calhoun falls in love with rock and roll and an electrifying African American
singer Felicia Farrell.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><em class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal;" class="">MEMPHIS</span></b></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></i></span><i class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">paints a gritty and honest picture of the racial tension and
cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music
that changed forever. Filled with high-octane dancing, songs that perfectly
capture the era, and an absorbing and emotional tale of fame and forbidden
love. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></i></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Rehearsals begin Sunday, July 2nd and will be held Sundays –
Thursdays 6:30-10:30pm <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">The production is scheduled to open August 11th and will run
through Sept 3<sup class="">rd</sup>; with performances on Fridays & Saturdays @
8:00PM and Sundays @ 2:00PM.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">DIVERSE AND NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL
ROLES.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Please see the character breakdown below for a full list of the
roles available. </span><b class=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">(1) PAID</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> role available. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Please prepare <b class="">32 bars</b> of a musical theatre song that best
shows off your vocal ability.
Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be
provided. In addition, please
bring a current photo or headshot and resume if available. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Auditions are by appointment only. Time slots available are as follows: </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Sunday, June 25<sup class="">th</sup> – 4p, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p, 6p<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Monday, June 26<sup class="">th</sup> – 6:30p, 7p, 7:30p, 8p, 8:30p</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class="">Dance callbacks will be held on Tuesday, June 27th and principal
callbacks will be Wednesday, June 28</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri;" class="">th</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class="">.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">**Please make an appointment for an audition time by filling out
an audition form at <a href="http://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition" class=""><b class=""><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none" class="">www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition</span></b></a>
<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Leave your name, age, phone number, and preferred half-hour time
slot.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class=""> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class="">If you have any questions, please contact: <a href="mailto:jontisevich@yahoo.com" class="">jontisevich@yahoo.com</a>.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class="">The Players Guild Theatre is located in the Cultural Center for
the Arts,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class="">1001 Market Ave North, Canton, OH 44702</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class=""> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><u class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class="">Character
Breakdown/Roles Available</span></u></b><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class="">: <o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Calibri" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Delray Jones
(PAID ROLE)*</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: African American male, 30s-50s; </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
color:#333333;background:white" class="">Felicia’s older brother who owns the club on
Beale Street where she sings; powerful, cautious, protective, and aware of the dangerous
realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis and the world beyond; vocal
range: baritenor with a great pop/rock/R&B voice, Bb2-Bb4. <b class="">*$400 stipend for the rehearsal period and
all performances (12). </b></span><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Gladys “Mama”
Calhoun</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:
.1pt" class="">: Caucasian female, 40s-60s; </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#333333;background:white" class="">excellent
actor with comic skills; Huey’s stern, traditional blue-collar, southern mother
who has worked her entire life to be able to support herself and her son, whom
she loves, but about whom she constantly worries; vocal range: strong singer
with alto-belt mix, B3-A5.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Gator</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: African American
male, mid 20s-40s; </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
16.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#333333;background:white" class="">works as a bartender
at Delray’s, hasn’t spoken since age five, when he saw his father killed; as
the story progresses, he finds his voice again, must be an excellent actor and
singer and move well, comic timing a plus; vocal range: great R&B;
baritenor, F#3-A4.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Calibri" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Bobby</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: African
American male, mid 20s-40s; </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
16.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#333333;background:white" class="">the janitor at Mr.
Simmons’s radio station, full of personality and heart, role requires an actor
who must dance well, as the character has a dance break in his show-stopping number
“Big Love,” comic skills a plus; vocal range: great gospel voice, G3-C5.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Mr. Simmons</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">, Caucasian male,
30s-60s; </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;color:#333333;background:white" class="">the conservative owner of
the radio station where Huey gets his start; a strong, southern, commanding
businessman who becomes willing to take a chance on Huey when he realizes the
audience Huey reaches and the money he can command; great actor who is
comfortable singing.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Supporting & Ensemble Roles
(Actors will play multiple roles): <o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Mr. Collins</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: Caucasian
Male, 30s-50s; ‘Whites Only’ Department Store owner. Strong actor. Plays
multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Gordon Grant</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: Caucasian
Male, 30s-50s; Record label executive.
Strong actor. Plays
multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Wailin’ Joe</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: African
American male, 20s-40s; </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
16.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#333333;background:white" class="">Wild rhythm &
blues singer, sings "Scratch My Itch" and is featured in both Act One
and Act Two; must also dance very well.
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:
.1pt" class="">Plays multiple role.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Reverend Calvin Hobson</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: African
American Male, late 20s-40s; good natured Reverend of First Baptist
Church. Strong singer and actor.
Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Buck Wiley</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: Caucasian
Male 20s-40s; exceedingly white ‘good ole’ boy’ DJ at WHDZ. Strong comedic
actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Martin Holton</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: Caucasian
Male, 20s-40s; New York City television executive. Strong Actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Perry Como:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> Caucasian Male,
20s-30s; sings Summer Heart solo as ‘Perry Como’. Strong singer. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Frank Dryer</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: Caucasian
Male, 20s-30s; Owner of Dryer’s Grocery Store. Strong actor. Plays multiple role.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class=""> </span></p><p class="paragraphstyle6" style="line-height:14.0pt"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Calibri" class="">Back Up Singers, Saturday Night Trio, African American DJ, Beale
Street Ensemble</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class="">: African American Males & Females 16-40s; <span style="color:#3A3E44" class="">E</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#171717" class="">xcellent singers & dancers with
great R&B/rock voices. For females, Double Dutch jump rope skills a plus.
Partnering, tumbling & comic skills a plus for all. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#3A3E44" class=""><br class="">
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font-family:Calibri;color:#171717" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">Caucasian DJ,
Father, Mother, Teenager, Station Managers, Main Street Ensemble</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri;letter-spacing:.1pt" class="">: Caucasian
Males & Females 16-40s; </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#171717;background:white" class="">Excellent singers
& dancers with great pop/rock voices.
For females, Double Dutch jump rope skills a plus. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
color:#171717" class="">Partnering, tumbling & comic skills a plus for all. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
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