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<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal"><i class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:28.0pt;font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Next To Normal: Auditions<o:p class=""></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:28.0pt;font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Non-Equity, LIMITED PAID Roles Available<o:p class=""></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">PLAYERS
GUILD THEATRE<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Sunday,
December 16<sup class="">th</sup>, 2018<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Producing
Artistic Director: Joshua Erichsen<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Managing
Director: Beth Knox<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Resident
Director: Jon Tisevich<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Rehearsals
begin Sunday, January 13<sup class="">th</sup>, 2019 and will be held Sundays -
Thursdays 6:30-10:30p.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">The
production is scheduled to open February 15th and will run through March 3rd;
with performances on Fridays & Saturdays @ 8p, and Sundays @ 2p. There will
be one 8p performance on Thursday, February 28th.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">DIVERSE
AND NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Please
see the character breakdown of roles available below.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Please
prepare <b class="">32 bars</b> of a musical theatre song that best shows off your vocal
ability. Please bring sheet music
in the appropriate key, double sided, in a three ring binder. An accompanist
will be provided. In addition,
please bring a current photo or headshot/resume if available. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria;
mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Auditions are by appointment only. Time slots available are as follows: </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Sunday,
December 16th: 6:30p, 7p, 7:30p, 8p, 8:30p, 9p, 9:30p. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Principal
Callbacks will be held the evening of Monday, December 17<sup class="">th</sup>. </span><sup class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></sup></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">Please
make an appointment for an audition time by filling out an audition form at <a href="http://www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition" class=""><b class=""><span style="color:windowtext;
text-decoration:none;text-underline:none" class="">www.playersguildtheatre.com/audition</span></b></a>.
Leave your name, age, phone number, and preferred half-hour time slot.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">If
you have any questions, please contact: <a href="mailto:jonathantisevich@gmail.com" class="">jonathantisevich@gmail.com</a>.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;" class="">The
Players Guild Theatre is located in the Cultural Center for the Arts,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Cambria" class="">1001
Market Ave North, Canton, OH 44702<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Calibri" class=""><br class=""></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Calibri" class="">CHARACTER BREAKDOWN OF ROLES AVAILABLE:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="textexposedshow"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Calibri" class="">Diana Goodman (Female, any ethnicity, 35-45) </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">manic-depressive and
delusional. She suffers from a worsening bipolar disorder that has been
medicated for sixteen years; the sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently
begun to soften; tortured by the death of her newborn son. Seeking a strong
singer/actress who can capture the audience’s empathy, and can cover the full
emotional range that this role requires, including a crucial and deadly sense
of humor. Strong Belt/Mix.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="textexposedshow"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Calibri" class="">Gabriel “Gabe Goodman (Male, any ethnicity, 16-23) </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">Diana and Dan’s son,
dashing, athletic, gentle, bright, and playful. Both an angel and a demon to
his mother, who idolizes him as a superhero. Strong pop tenor.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="textexposedshow"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Calibri" class="">Natalie Goodman (Female, any ethnicity, 15-21) </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">Diana & Dan's daughter
who is desperately trying to find ‘normal’ in the midst of choas; must
believably read as late teens. Compelling, attractive in her own unique way,
bright, contentious, and trying to be perfect</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her
struggles are exacerbated by her mother's behavior. Strong Belt/Pop Rock Mezzo.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="textexposedshow"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Calibri" class="">Dan Goodman (Male, any ethnicity, 35-45) </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">Diana’s husband and the
father to Gabe and Natalie. An architect; he is handsome and genuine, and
perpetually frustrated. He provides un-ending support for his family as he
fights to keep his wife’s mind and illness stable. A belabored, dedicated
father, also with a wicked sense of absurdist humor. Strong Bari-Tenor.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
color:#333333;letter-spacing:.15pt;background:white" class="">Henry (Male, any
ethnicity, 16-22)</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">
jazz musician, romantic, stoner, slacker, philosopher king. Must believably
read as a high school student. A classmate of Natalie and eventually her
boyfriend. He supports her during
one of the roughest times in her life; has an intoxicating capacity for
sympathy and romance.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt;" class=""> Tenor.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
color:#333333;letter-spacing:.15pt" class="">Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine (Male, any ethnicity,
25-45)</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt;" class=""> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); letter-spacing: 0.15pt; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">Diana's handsome
psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist; on the young side of ageless; quite assured
in his practice and considered a rock star of psychiatry. Pop Rock Tenor.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;
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