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<h1>Auditions: Taming of the Shrew</h1>
<i>Rising Star Ensemble</i><br>
Actors Age: 13 - 18<br>
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FREE to participate, but audition is required.<br>
<h3>Audition Dates:</h3>
June 4 6 - 8 pm 5 min. sign up slots<br>
June 5 6 - 8 pm 5 minute sign up slots<br>
June 6 6 - 8 pm Callbacks for select actors<br>
<h3>Rehearsals & Performance:</h3>
Rehearsals will take place at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (40
River St. Chagrin Falls) weekday evenings in late June - July.<br>
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TAMING OF THE SHREW performances July 27-28, and possibly August 3.
This production will perform outside in Chagrin Falls’ River Side
Park. It is presented free of charge to the public.<br>
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<i>Taming of the Shrew </i>is a comedy by William Shakespeare that
centers around the unusual courtship of Petruchio and Kate (the
Shrew - a headstrong young woman). The play offers great roles for
several amusing characters, including a the role of Bianca (Kate’s
younger sister), and several potential suitors of Kate and Bianca.
The play has been adapted several times and is the inspiration for
Cole Porter’s <i>Kiss Me, Kate</i>, as well as the film <i>10
Things I Hate About You</i>. <br>
<h3>Audition Preparation:</h3>
No prior experience with Shakespeare needed! Actors should prepare a
Shakespearean monologue or sonnet around 1-2 minutes in length.
Memorization is preferred, but not required. Actors may also be
asked to read small selections from the play. Shakespearean
monologues can be easily found online. One such source is:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.shakespeare-monologues.org">www.shakespeare-monologues.org</a><br>
<h4>About RISING STAR ENSEMBLE:</h4>
Shakespeare By The Falls' Rising Star Ensemble gives young actors
the opportunity to receive classical experience through works of
William Shakespeare. Prior experience with Shakespeare is not
needed, but auditions are required. Please sign up for an audition
slot on either Monday, June 4 or Tuesday, June 5. Participation in
SBTF’s Rising Star Ensemble production is absolutely free. In
addition to acting in the production, actors will also be asked to
aid in the setup and strike of the production materials for their
performances.<br>
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Questions? Email Dusten Welch - <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:dusten.a.welch@gmail.com">dusten.a.welch@gmail.com</a> or Michael
Rogan - <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:achillesmr@aol.com">achillesmr@aol.com</a><br>
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