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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR <i>26 PEBBLES</i> TAKE PLACE JAN. 30 & 31</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for its third theatrical production of the season, <i>26 Pebbles</i>,<i> </i>a docudrama that incorporates verbatim interview excerpts from
Newtown, Conn., residents recounting the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Directed by Kent State Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg, <i>26 Pebbles
</i>transports audiences to Newtown months after the massacre. Playwright Eric Ulloa’s work delves into the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy and the resulting push forward toward healing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Auditions for <i>26 Pebbles</i> are open to everyone, including students and members of the community. Kent State Stark encourages diversity in casting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 in the Fine Arts Theatre</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">, 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Roles are available for four women and two men; each actor will play multiple roles. Age range is flexible. For detailed role descriptions, visit www.samuelfrench.com/p/62654/26-pebbles. Those auditioning
may perform a prepared monologue, if they wish, and the director may also choose sides (selected scene excerpts). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The production will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14 and April 20-21 and at 2 p.m. April 15 and April 22. During the April 22<sup>nd</sup> performance, ASL interpretation will be provided. Rehearsals
begin Feb. 26, and will occur five evenings a week until opening night. Visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre-auditions for more information about auditions for this production.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Scripts (and sides used for the auditions) are available for periods up to 24 hours in advance from the Fine Arts secretary by stopping by the Fine Arts Office, or calling 330-244-5151, during business hours
Monday through Friday. Audition appointments are recommended, but not required. Scripts also will be available in the reserve area of the Learning Resource Center. To learn more about Kent State Stark’s Theatre Department, visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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