<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">Auditions
for:<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">THE KING & I<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">Dustin
Oliver, Director<span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"></p><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb(29,33,41);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Tim
Shaffer, Music Director</span></div><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)"><div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11pt">Amie Wesley Gable, Choreographer</span></div>
</span><p></p>

<p style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span class="gmail-textexposedshow"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">D. Keith Stiver and Marc C. Howard, Co-Producers<span></span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">When</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">: Sun. Jan. 14^th</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> 2-4 pm Children’s Audition, 6-8 pm Adult Audition<span></span></span></p>

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Adult Audition<span></span></span></p>

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Callbacks<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">Where</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">: 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora,
OH 44202<span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">Looking for:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)"> Ages 9
through Adult<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">What to Prepare: </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">Please bring a resume,
headshot and </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">16-32 measures of a Classic Broadway song not
from the show, prepare your sheet music for an, accompanist. No acapella
or taped music. If invited to callbacks, s</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">cene work, choreography, and further music will
be given. </span><span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">Rehearsals:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)"> Will begin Sun. March 4^th
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">Performances:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)"> April 27^th
– May 19^th Fri. & Sat. Evenings 8 pm and Sun. Matinee 3 pm May 6^th
& 13^th <span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,33,41)">For
questions or further information, contact the director at </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><a href="mailto:dustinmoliver@gmail.com">dustinmoliver@gmail.com</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">       <span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
King and I </span></i></b><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
Character Descriptions<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">King of Siam</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 40s-50s), Baritone
(C3-E4), philosophical, progressive, though somewhat temperamental and
stubborn, he leads his country into a new age with one foot still in the old
one. Songs include, “A Puzzlement,” “Song of the King,” and “Shall We Dance.”
Asian accent. Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Anna Leonowens</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Female (stage age 30s-40s), Soprano
(B3-D5), high-minded yet compassionate, she takes on the ancient traditions of
Siam as a teacher in the Royal Court. Songs include, “Whistle a Happy Tune,”
“Hello, Young Lovers,” “Getting to Know You,” “Shall I Tell You What I Think of
You,” and “Shall We Dance.” High British accent. Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Kralahome</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 40s-50s),
non-singing, authoritative and loyal, he looks out for the King’s best interest
while serving as his right-hand man. Asian accent.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Captain Orton</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 40s-60s),
non-singing, veteran English sea captain, protective of Anna and her son,
Louis. May be cross cast. Scottish accent. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Sir Edward Ramsay</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 30s-40s),
non-singing, well-mannered English official with a keen interest in Anna from
his youth. May be cross cast. High British accent. Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lun Tha</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 20s), Tenor (C3-G4),
emissary of the Prince of Burma who falls helplessly in love with his country’s
“present” to the King, Tuptim. Songs include, “We Kiss in a Shadow” and “I Have
Dreamed.” Asian accent. Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Tuptim</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Female (stage age 20s), Soprano (C4-G5), idealistic and
rebellious, she is a “present” from the Prince of Burma who falls for his
emissary, Lun Tha. Songs include, “My Lord and Master,” “We Kiss in a Shadow,”
“I Have Dreamed,” and “The Small House of Uncle Thomas” (narrator). Asian
accent. Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Lady Thiang</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Female (stage age 40s), Mezzo-Soprano
(C#4-G5), curious and insightful, she is one of the King’s many wives and the
mother of the crowned prince, Chulalongkorn. Songs include, “Something
Wonderful” and “Western People Funny.” Asian accent. Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Prince Chulalongkorn</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 11-12), High Tenor
(G3-A4), intelligent and opinionated, he is the crowned prince of Siam who
constantly questions the world around him. Songs include, “The Royal Bangkok
Academy” (ensemble) and “Reprise: A Puzzlement.” Asian accent. Dancing
involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Louis Leonowens</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 9-10), High Tenor
(G3-B4), the dutiful son of Anna, he quickly makes friends with Prince
Chulalongkorn as he stands in awe of his new surroundings. Songs include, “I
Whistle a Happy Tune,” “The Royal Bangkok Academy” (ensemble), and “Reprise: A
Puzzlement.” High British accent. Dancing involved.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Interpreter</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 20s-60s),
non-singing, a faithful servant of the King, he carries out his interpreter
duties with fear and trembling. May be cross cast. Asian accent. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Phra Alack</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male (stage age 20s-60s),
non-singing, the King’s personal secretary. May be cross cast. Asian accent. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Princess Ying Yaowalak</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Female (stage age 9-10), a young
daughter of the king and one of Anna’s pupils. Songs include, “The Royal
Bangkok Academy” (ensemble) and “Getting to Know You” (ensemble). Asian accent.
Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Royal Children</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male/Female (stage ages 9-13),
sons/daughters of the King and pupils of Anna. Songs include, “The Royal
Bangkok Academy” and “Getting to Know You.” Asian accent. Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Wives</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Female (stage ages late teens-50s), wives of the King
and mothers of the Royal Children whose ensemble numbers include, “The Royal
Bangkok Academy,” “Getting to Know You,” “Western People Funny,” and “The Small
House of Uncle Thomas.” Asian accent. Dancing involved. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ensemble</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> – Male/Female (stage ages late
teens-50s), slaves, servants, Amazons, dancers, priests, etc. Dancing/Singing
involved. <span></span></span></p>

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