<div dir="ltr"><span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0pt 0pt 0.0001pt;text-align:left;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Afternoon Auditions: Sunday, April </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">8</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> from 1pm – 4pm</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Evening Auditions: Monday, April</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> 9</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> from 7pm – 10pm </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Auditions will be held at:</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Ensemble Theatre</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">2843 Washington Blvd.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Cleveland Hts. OH 44118</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Callbacks</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> will be Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">We are seeking a company of intelligent, energetic and imaginative actors of all races and ethnicities for two productions that will tour a variety of outdoor venues across Cuyahoga and Lake Counties. </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Twenty years ago, we started with a simple notion – the Bard belongs to the people, and the people deserve to hear his works in the open air as intended and free of charge. This sum</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">m</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">er, we </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">are proud to present TROILUS AND CRESSIDA and TWELFTH NIGHT.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">TROILUS AND CRESSIDA</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> – directed by </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">David Hansen</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Performance Dates June 1</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">5</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> – July </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">1</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Rehearsals begin </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">May 7</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">TWELFTH NIGHT</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> – directed by </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Anne McEvoy</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Performance Dates July 2</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">0</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> – August </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">5</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Rehearsals begin June</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> 18</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">No appointment necessary. Artists will be seen in the order of sign in.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">There are no AEA contracts available. No housing is provided. All actors and production staff are paid a stipend. Actors may participate in either or both productions.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> Performances travel to a variety of outdoor venues - actors will be required to help with load-in and strike/load-out.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">Prepare two contrasting monologues. Total delivery time of both monologues combined should not exceed three minutes. At least one of your two monologues must be from the works of Shakespeare.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">For consideration, bring TWO COPIES of each - head shot & resume, and please also bring any & all possible known conflicts between the dates of May </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">7</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> & July 2</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">0</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> AND Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through August </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">5.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"><br></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">For more information about </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">CSF</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt">, visit our website at </span><span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.cleveshakes.org/&h=ATM9FDflnF-sWi05YjanTB1wOjVoPFdTJDw3sT9ge3QfyshGTawyAig_Ak-Q0vRqWMAUteVS2isqhrO5hGzQC7_Muz_r71qpNMGY9rYj64sx29I4g_QcmvzOBz_isJgTXm0"><span class="gmail-15" style="font-family:"Times New Roman";color:rgb(0,0,255);text-decoration:underline;font-size:12pt">www.cleveshakes.org.</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:12pt"> If you have questions, are interested in volunteering or joining us in any other capacity, please email <a href="mailto:info@cleveshakes.org">info@cleveshakes.org</a>.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:10pt"><span></span></span></p><br></div>