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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">July

17, 2017</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:black">PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR MAINSTAGE

MUSICAL, DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">CANTON,

OH – Players Guild Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Joshua Erichsen, is

pleased to announce auditions for the beloved musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will

be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Experience

“the tale as old as time” and step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s

modern classic, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, nominated for nine Tony Awards!</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">BEAUTY

AND THE BEAST will be directed by Jon Tisevich, with choreography by Michael

Lawrence Akers and music direction by Steve Parsons.<span>  </span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Auditions

will be held at the Players Guild Theatre, located at 1001 Market Ave., N., in

the Cultural Center for the Arts, on Saturday, July 29<sup>th</sup> with currently

available audition time slots at 3:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 PM.<span>  </span>Dance Callbacks will be held on Sunday, July

30<sup>th</sup> <span> </span>and Principal Callbacks

will be held on Monday, July 31<sup>st</sup>.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Actors

are asked to please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that best

showcases their vocal ability, and bring the corresponding sheet music in the

appropriate key.<span>  </span>An accompanist will be

provided.<span>  </span>In addition, they are asked to

bring a current photo or provide a headshot/resume if available.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Diverse and non-traditional

casting will be considered for all roles.</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Those

wishing to audition are asked to make an appointment for an audition time slot

by filling out the online audition form at <b><a href="http://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition">www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition</a></b>.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">BEAUTY

AND THE BEAST will be presented on the Mainstage, and is scheduled to open on

Friday, September 22nd and will run through October 8th,

with performances on Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00 PM and Sundays @ 2:00 PM.<span>  </span>Additionally, there are four scheduled

student matinee performances on September 26 & 27, and October 3<sup> </sup>&

4 at 10:00 AM.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Character

Breakdown/Roles Available<span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Belle (PAID

ROLE)*:</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""> Female, late teens – late 20s,

any ethnicity; courageous, vibrant, intelligent girl with beauty, who wants

more out of the life than an ordinary existence. She is optimistic, fun-loving,

caring, and eager to experience life. Vocal range: E3 - F5. *$450 stipend for

the rehearsal period and all performances (13). </span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Beast/Prince

(PAID ROLE)*:</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""> Male, 20s-30s, any ethnicity;

a prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion. He is

hot-tempered and commanding, but has a warm, loving heart buried far beneath

his gruff exterior. Vocal range: A2 – F4. *$450 stipend for the rehearsal

period and all performances (13). </span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Gaston (PAID

ROLE)*:</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif""> Male, 20s-30s, any ethnicity;

egotistical, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative

yet charming. Vocal range: A2 – E4. *$350 stipend for the rehearsal period and

all performances (13). </span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Lumiere</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Male, late 20s-60s, any ethnicity; suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. He is

a loyal and steadfast servant. Strong comedic actor. Dancing a plus. Vocal

range: F#2 - F#4.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Cogsworth</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Male, late 20s-60s, any ethnicity; a tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and

the head of the Beast’s household. He is uptight, strict, and punctual,

hard-working, faithful, and thorough. Strong comedic actor. Vocal range: A2 -

E4.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Maurice</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Male, 30s-60s, any ethnicity; Belle’s loving, eccentric father. A child at

heart and inventor in his own world. Vocal range: Bb2 - Db4.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Mrs. Potts</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Female, late 20s-60s, any ethnicity; a warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot.

Chip’s mother. She is loyal, caring, and playful. Vocal range: F#3 - G5.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Chip</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Male, 8-11, any ethnicity; an enchanted teacup and Mrs. Potts’ darling little

boy. He is innocent, playful, and bright-eyed. Vocal range: A3 - F5.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">LeFou</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Male, 20s-30s, any ethnicity; Gaston’s bumbling sidekick. He is loyal,

energetic, and optimistic, but not quite the brightest guy. Strong comedic

actor. Vocal range: B2 - F#4.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Madame De La

Grand Bouche</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">: Female, 20s-40s, any

ethnicity; a former opera diva-turned-enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring,

refined, larger than life personality. Vocal range: C#4 - D5.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Babette</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Female, late teens – 30s, any ethnicity; a saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and

the object of Lumiere’s affections. She is the playful, gorgeous, seductive

French maid. Dancing a plus. Vocal range: C4 - F5.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Monsieur D’arque</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Male, late 20s-50s, any ethnicity; The scheming proprietor of the local insane

asylum. He is a dark, sinister villain who aides Gaston in his plot to marry

Belle. Vocal range: D3 - A4.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Ensemble</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">:

Males and Females, teens – 50s, any ethnicity; strong singers and dancers to

play multiple roles including townspeople, enchanted castle objects, wolves,

& others.</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">The

Players Guild Theatre receives support from these generous partners: Arts In

Stark, The Ohio Arts Council, The Canton Repository and 89.7 WKSU. </span></p>

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