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<p class="p3" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Ohio Shakes, located in Akron, is casting equity and non-equity actors for their indoor 2019-2020 season, which includes:</span></p>
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<p class="p4" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><strong><em>Maid Marion: An Adventure, with Music</em></strong></span></p>
<p class="p3" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><strong><em> </em></strong>A new play<strong><em> </em></strong>by<em> </em>Sarah Coon,<em> </em>based on the classic adventure stories by Howard Pyle<em> </em>(part of the Family Theatre Adventure Series)</span></p>
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<p class="p5" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><strong><em>She Kills Monsters</em></strong></span></p>
<p class="p3" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">By Qui Nguyen</span></p>
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<p class="p6" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><strong><em>Saint Joan</em></strong></span></p>
<p class="p3" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">by George Bernard Shaw</span></p>
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<p class="p3" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">by Christopher M. Walsh</span></p>
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<p class="p7" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">By Richard O’Brien</span></p>
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<p class="p8" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Up to three AEA contracts available for each production. All non union actors paid a stipend determined by size of role, length of commitment, and number of years spent with the company.</span></p>
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<p class="p8" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Auditions will be held at the Greystone Hall theatre (103 S High Street, Akron) on <strong>Monday April 22, 6:00-10:00pm.</strong> and <strong>Tuesday April 23, 6:00-10:00.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p8" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Auditions must be scheduled, no walk in appointments.</span></p>
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<p class="p8" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Actors may request an audition by submitting a headshot and resume to tess@ohioshakespeare.com and please include in the subject line: </span><span class="s2">Ohio Shakes Greystone season auditions.</span><span class="s1"> Actors may request a particular time and will be scheduled in the closest available slot.  Video auditions, </span><span class="s3">though not encouraged,</span><span class="s1"> may be submitted to <a href="mailto:tess@ohioshakespeare.com"><span class="s4">tess@ohioshakespeare.com</span></a>. When the need arises, we can offer a limited amount of actor housing.</span></p>
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<p class="p8" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Prepare 2 contrasting monologues, no longer than 3 minutes in total length <strong>OR </strong>a monologue and 16 bars of a song.  (A cappella; <strong>no accompaniment for open auditions</strong>; accompaniment will be provided at invited callbacks for <em>Rocky Horror </em>only.)  </span></p>
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<p class="p8" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Ohio Shakespeare Festival operates on an informal resident company model. Ohio Shakespeare company members who have worked for the Festival within the past two seasons do not need to come to open auditions.  All said company members <strong>must</strong> submit their interest to tess@ohioshakespare.com, including shows they wish to read for and preferred time/date of callback (see below for callback dates for each production). <strong>All company members must email their interest to be invited to callbacks, no exceptions.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p8" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Ohio Shakespeare is open to nontraditional casting in all roles. In the case where age, race, or gender is defined by the character, we have made a notation in the character descriptions. When noting gender, we are open to the entire gender spectrum. Where there are no notations, we are open to all ages, genders, ethnicities, and physical abilities. Ages refer to the character, not necessarily the age of the actor.</span></p>
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<p class="p8" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Callbacks will be held by invitation only. See individual callback dates below.</span></p>
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<p class="p10" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><em><span class="s1">Note: we will not be holding open auditions for DRACULA or FRANKENSTEIN.</span></em></p>
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<p class="p11" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s5">MAID MARION: AN ADVENTURE, WITH MUSIC</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">A new play by Sarah Coon adapted from the classic novel by Howard Pyle</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Original Music by Scott McKenna Campbell</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Directed by Nancy Cates</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Rehearsals begin: week of August 19, 2019</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Performances: September 12-29, 2019*</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">*<em>Performances at 7:00 Fridays and Saturdays</em>, <em>2:00 Saturdays and Sundays</em></span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Invited callbacks held on: 1:00-4:00 Saturday May 4, 2019</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Description: <em>A sequel (of sorts) to our very first Family Theatre show</em> Robin Hood…<em>, this time, Maid Marian, Katherine, and Ellen a Dale take center stage in this swashbuckling, musical, brand-new story. Come see all your favorite Merry Men, that rascally Sheriff of Nottingham, the dashing Robin Hood, and a Marion unlike the ones you may have seen before.</em></span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ROLES AVALIABLE: </span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">All roles require some singing, most require stage combat skills</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">MARION (female, 25+)—a noble and kind presence, quick to defend the weak and ready to prove herself. Strong stage combat skills needed, capable singer.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ROBIN HOOD (male, 25+)—Leader of the Merry Band, brave, charming, and a bit rascal. Strong stage combat skills needed, capable singer.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM (male, 30+)—The bumbling sheriff of legend. Wants to be a winner. Always loses.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ALAN A DALE(male, 18+)—The Bard of the merry band, silver tongued but often tongue tied around Ellen</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ELLEN A DALE (female, 18+)—A bright energy who knows what she wants from life and is brave enough to get it. Also serves as the singing Narrator of the play. Guitar skills a major plus, strong singer needed.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />KATHERINE (female, 25+)— Mairon’s former lady in waiting and now best friend. A fiery force. Loves David.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ARTHUR A BLAND (male or female, 20+)—The newest recruit. Ready for action and looking for adventure.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />LITTLE JOHN (male 25+)—A larger than life personality, Robin’s right hand. Quick to quarrel and even quicker to raise a toast.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />FRIAR TUCK (male, 50+)—The spiritual backbone for the Merry Band. Good with a blade, better with mutton leg.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />DAVID OF DONCASTER (male, 25+)—A great fighter and, it turns out, and even better husband. Loves Katherine.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />WILL SCARLET (male or female, 25+)— The utility fighter and Robin’s left hand. Great planner, sometimes.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />SIR STEPHEN (male 35+)— The local lord and bully. Looking to prove himself in all the worst ways</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD (male or female, 25+)—A good man being led by a poor leader. Follows orders...to a point.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />MRS HORSNBY (female, any age)— The local innkeeper. Handles her business and herself with no nonsense.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />ELLEN'S FATHER (male, 40+)—Wants the best for his daughter but has no idea what that is. Listens to his lord.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />BISHOP (male, 40+)18-— The holy father looking to bring people together in marriage. Does what's best for the church, and himself.</span></p>
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<p class="p11" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s5">SHE KILLS MONSTERS</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">By Qui Nyugen</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Directed by Tess Burgler</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Rehearsals begin: November 1, 2019</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Performances: December 5 - 22, 2019</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Invited callbacks held on: Tuesday, May 7, 6:00-10:00</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Description: <em>A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, </em>She Kills Monsters<em> tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.</em></span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><strong>The roles of Lilith Moringstar and Ferrah the Faerie have already been cast from our resident acting company.</strong></span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Most roles will double/triple, though specific tracks are not yet confirmed.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Please note: All characters except Chuck will have extended stage combat choreography. </span><span class="s3"><strong>We are seeking talented fighters/dancers/martial artists</strong></span><span class="s1">. However, we are also willing to train athletic and capable actors who are new to fight choreography. This show will be stunt oriented and physically demanding.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">AVALIABLE ROLES:</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">NARRATOR (female, 18+)— a Narrator. She's not unlike Cate Blanchett in "The Lord of the Rings." In fact, very much like Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">AGNES EVANS(female, 25+)- Tilly’s older sister, a high school teacher dealing with Tilly’s death, described as average and clueless to nerd culture. She eventually learns to embrace her inner badass and let her geek flag fly.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />TILLY EVANS (female, 18-25) — a lesbian tomboy and fantasy fanatic, nerdy, sarcastic, occasionally bullied and appears to Agnes after her death as a powerful level 20 Paladin.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">MILES (male, 25+) average and occasionally confused. Has a temper. Agnes’ “long-term” boyfriend but hasn’t made the big leap.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />KALIOPE DARKWALKER (female, 18+)— an athletic Elf; sexy spell caster; described as “rocking lady hotness,” collected, older soul.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />EVIL GABBY (female, 18+)— evil bully succubi winged cheerleader with fangs. When at school, the same, minus the wings. Dance experience a major plus (because, yes, there is a Dance Battle to the Death).</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><br />STEVE (male, 18+)— a nerdy adventurer, constantly finding himself getting killed in increasingly violent and humorous ways.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">FIGHT CORE OF MONSTERS—we will also be casting a talented core of male and female fighters to serve as Bugbears, Skeletons, Gelatinous Cubes, Wraiths, Dragons, and more.</span></p>
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<p class="p11" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s5">SAINT JOAN</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">By George Bernard Shaw</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Directed by Terry Burgler</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Rehearsals begin: January 27, 2020</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Performances: February 27 - March 15, 2020</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Invited callbacks held on: Saturday May 18, 1:00-4:00</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Description:<em> This classic traces the life of Joan of Arc from the time she appears to her regional governor, her visit to the Dauphin (where she is undeceived by his disguise) to the siege of Orleans, coronation at Rheims, trial and recantation, and culminating with her death at the stake. Followed by the famous epilogue regarding her canonization, Shaw explores the themes of faith, nationalism and Protestantism. Called variously "the greatest play in English since Shakespeare" and "beautiful, engrossing, and at times exalting", Shaw's masterpiece remains as vivid and timely to modern audiences as it was scandalous and incendiary in its premiere in 1923.</em></span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><strong>The role of Joan has already been cast from our resident acting company.</strong></span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">AVAILABLE ROLES:</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ROBERT DE BAUDRICOURT</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">STEWARD TO DE BAUDRICOURT</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">BERTRANS DE POULENGY</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">DE LA TREMOUILLE, LORD CHAMBERLAIN</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">DUCHESS DE LA TREMOUILLE</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ARCHBISHOP OF RHEIMS</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">GILLES DE RAIS (“BLUEBEARD”)</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">CAPTAIN LA HIRE</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">DISHOP OF BEAUVAIS</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">DAUPHIN CHARLES VII</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">EARL OF WARWICK</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">DUNOIS, BASTARD OF ORLEANS</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">PAGE TO DUNOIS</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">JOHN DE STOGUMBER, ENGLISH CHAPLAIN</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">CANONJOHN D’ESTIVET</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">CANON DE COURCELLES</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">BROTHER MARTIN LADVENU</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">BROTHER JOHN LEMAITRE, THE INQUISITOR</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">EXECUTIONER</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ENGLISH SOLIDER</span></p>
<p class="p16" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">GENTLEMAN</span></p>
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<p class="p18" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s5">MISS HOLMES</span></p>
<p class="p19" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">By Christopher M. Walsh</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Directed by Terry Burgler</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Rehearsals begin: March 17, 2020</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Performances: April 16 - May 3, 2020</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Invited callbacks held on: Saturday May 11, 2019 1:00-5:00</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Description: <em>When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a habit of turning up dead. But this Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the cunning criminal to justice. Miss Holmes possesses one of the greatest deductive minds of her generation, but she chafes at the restraints imposed upon her by society and family. Dr. Watson struggles to make a difference at the only hospital in London that will hire female doctors. In a time and place where gender roles are rigidly defined, these unconventional women dare to challenge societal norms by providing an unusual, but necessary, service. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction shines a new light on favorite characters from the canon, re-examining the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women.</em></span></p>
<p class="p13" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">AVALIABLE ROLES:</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">MISS SHERLOCK HOLMES (female, 30+)— The renowned detective, known for getting into troubling and very short on people skills.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">DOROTHY WATSON (female, 30+) — A doctor in a time where females are thought best as wives and mothers. Willing to put herself at risk to help people in need</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">LIZZIE CHAPMAN (female, 25-45)— A doting wife to Inspector Chapman. But she suspects something is not right.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">PEGGY (female, 25+)— The help for Miss Eudora Featherstone. Really cares her and loves her job. </span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">MARTHA (female, 25+)— Fellow doctor at the Free Hospital. A bit of a gossip. </span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ELIZABETH GARRETT ANDERSON (female, 40+)- Head of the Free hospital in London. Good friend of Dorothy Watson.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">MRS. HUDSON (female, 40+)— Sherlock’s no nonsense landlady. Tough as a nail and a heart of gold. Wishes Sherlock weren’t so strange.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">EUDORA FEATHERSTONE (female, 30+)— bereaved mother who thinks that her daughter’s death was no accident. Out of touch with reality but not the truth.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">MYCROFT HOLMES/VAGRANT (male, 35+)—the Elder Holmes Sibling. The brains of Britain's spy network. All are pawns.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">GEOFFREY LESTRADE (male, 35+) The good cop who has a hunch that something is rotten at Scotland yard but needs help. A rule follower .</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ORDERLY #1 #2 #3 (male, 20+)- Thugs to the Superintendent. Do what their told and it’s never anything good.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">MICHAEL STAMFORD (male 30+)—An admirer of Dorthy Watson. Wants her to marry and give up this silly doctor business.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">REGINALD (male, 25+)— Nephew to Eudora Featherstone. An absolute leech who wants all of Auntie’s money.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">THOMAS CHAPMAN (male, 30+)—Scotland Yard’s top cop. He always gets his man and no one can say otherwise. That’s because there are never any witnesses</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">EDWIN GREENER (male, 45+)—Thug henchman to Thomas Chapman. Discharged soldier with a growing conscience.</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> </p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">SUPERINTENDENT (male, 35+)—A man of science that has little use for silly things like morals and ethics in his asylum.</span></p>
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<p class="p18" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s5">THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW</span></p>
<p class="p19" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">By Richard O’Brien</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Directed by Jan Guarino</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Rehearsals begin: January 1, 2020</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Performances: January 24 - February 1 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00, additional midnight show on Saturday the 25)</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Description:<em> In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."</em></span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><em>That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the Time Warp on Broadway in a 25th anniversary revival. Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever.</em></span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"><strong>The role of Frank N Furter has already been cast from our resident acting company.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">Avaliable Roles: </span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5)<br /> One of Frank’s servants.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">BRAD: Male, 26-35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4)</span></p>
<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1"> Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times. A prude.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">JANET: Female, 26-35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5)<br /> Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something…until she’s not.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">NARRATOR: Male or Female, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing Role)<br /> Follows our two hero’s through the story by narrating directly to the audience.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">RIFF RAFF: Male, 25-40 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4)<br /> Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank’s servants.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5)<br /> One of Frank’s servants.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">ROCKY: Male 18-30 (Range: Tenor, A3-G4)<br /> Frank’s magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent muscles.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: Male, 28-40 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4)<br /> Eddie, delivery man, “went to pieces.” Misses the rock and role of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle.</span></p>
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<p class="p12" style="margin:0;padding:0;font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span class="s1">4 PHANTOMS – TRANSILVANIANS (SATB)<br /> Various Singers.</span></p>
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