<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The Youngstown Playhouse announces auditions for<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><b class=""><i class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">People Along the Way</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b class=""><i class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">By:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><b class="" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Terry Shears</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Directed by: <b class="">Maria Petrella-Ackley<o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Youngstown Playhouse has announced auditions for the April production of</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><b class="" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">People Along The Way</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">. Open auditions will be held</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Saturday, January 15</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">&</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Sunday, January 16</span><sup class="" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span dir="ltr">th</span></sup><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">from 4:30 – 6:30</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">. Callbacks (if needed) will be held</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Wednesday, January 19 from 6:30 -9:30</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">The playwright of this autobiographical piece serves as its main character. Performed with minimal props and sets, it tells the story of an ordinary “Joe” who gets to revisit his past by summoning back many of the people who have shaped his life. Through their conversations he will soon gain new insights about who he has become and perhaps a better understanding of why. This play lovingly touches upon the themes of memory, family, aging, illness, marriage and truth. It balances comedy and drama deftly creating a relatable piece for an audience that they will remember.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Seeking:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">2 male/male identifying characters each to play four roles</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Male actor #1 four characters from ages 12 to 68,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Male actor #2 four characters from ages 40 to 65<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">2 female/female identifying characters each to play four roles</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Female actor #1 four characters from ages 15 to 95; slight Irish accent mentioned<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Female actor #2 four characters from 11 to 42<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">The role of male actor playing Joe has been cast.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Much of the script is monologue, and sides will be provided for each character to read with an emphasis on interpreting the distinct vocals and personalities of several characters. Actors may bring a headshot and will be asked to fill out an audition sheet. Please list all conflicts at that time.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Rehearsals will begin</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">February 28</span><sup class="" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span dir="ltr">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">with a read through. The rehearsal schedule will be</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Monday -Thursday 7:00 PM</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">to 9:00 PM and some Sundays, time TBA. Not everyone will be needed each night until closer to production. These dates are flexible due to conflicts that understandably arise. Performances will take place</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">April 22</span><sup class="" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span dir="ltr">nd</span></sup><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;"> through May 1</span><sup class="" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span dir="ltr">st </span></sup><span dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">, 2022</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The Youngstown Playhouse requires that vaccinations for eligible individuals are a condition of casting and participation. Vaccination cards will be required at auditions. Exceptions will only be made for participants under the age of 12 or participants with medical conditions. The Youngstown Playhouse is committed to an inclusive casting process and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to submit. Auditions and rehearsals will take place at <span dir="ltr">600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, OH.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">More information is available at </span><a href="http://www.youngstownplayhouse.org/get-involved" class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">www.youngstownplayhouse.org/get-involved</span></a><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: center;"><br></p><div class="" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div class="" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div class="" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div class=""><div class="" style="orphans: 2; widows: 2; margin: 0px;"><br></div></div><div class=""><font face="Geneva" class="" style="font-size: 9px; font-family: Geneva;"><br class=""></font></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"></body></html>