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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DATE: February 15, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater’s 2022 Summer Season<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>MADISON, OH - Audition appointments are now being taken for the 2022 summer season at Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The productions for the summer are “The Belle of Amherst”, “Titanic, the Musical”, “Disney’s Newsies, the Musical” and “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” as well as the Youth Production “Junie B. Jones, Jr., the Musical”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Titanic, the Musical” (Ensemble Version), with story and book by Peter Stone and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, runs from June 24 through July 9. The production is directed by Brint Learned. Musical direction is by Danielle Jones and choreography is by Hannah Hrutkay. There are multiple roles available for men and women, ages <span style='color:black'>15 and up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Winner of five Tony Awards, “Titanic, the Musical” is an account of the first and last days of this ship of dreams. Told through some of the real life characters, this production grips the heart with its depth of human passion and courage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;text-decoration:none'>“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a musical comedy with book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak and is based on a novel by Roy Horniman. The show is directed by Brint Learned with musical direction by Jonathan Gordon and runs from Aug. 12 through Aug. 27. </span></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN style='color:black;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;text-decoration:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There are multiple roles available for men and women, ages <span style='color:black'>15 and up.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white'>“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” tells the story of commoner Monty Navarro who is eighth in line for an earldom in the D’Ysquith family. Monty seeks to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught to become the ninth Earl of Highhurst.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Auditions for “Titanic, the Musical” and “A Gentleman’s Guide” are Friday, Mar. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white'>“Disney’s Newsies, the Musical” follows the tale of charismatic newsboy Jack Kelly as he and his fellow newsies rally to clash with New York City’s titans of publishing to fight for their rights. Set at the turn-of-the-20th century and inspired by a true story, “Disney’s Newsies” is packed with dance numbers and a family-friendly message. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white'>Alan Menken composed the music for “Disney’s Newsies”; Jack Feldman wrote the lyrics, and the book was written by Harvey Fierstein.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white'>There are numerous roles available, male and female, ages 15 and up. The production dates are July 22 through Aug. 6.</span><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;text-decoration:none'>Auditions for “Disney’s Newsies” are Friday, Mar. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 20, from 2 to 6 p.m.</span></span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Youth Production, “Junie B. Jones, Jr., the Musical” features young actors, ages 7 through high school. With book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich, the production is adapted from the “Junie B. Jones” series of books by Barbara Park and runs from July 14 through July 16. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Junie B. Jones, Jr., the Musical” centers on the first day of school as six-year-old Junie navigates the ins and outs of being a first grader. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The show is directed and musically directed by Molly Lorek. Auditions for “Junie B. Jones, Jr.” are Friday, Mar. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. as well as Sunday, Mar. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN style='color:black;text-decoration:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The first production of the summer, “The Belle of Amherst” is precast.<span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;text-decoration:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Video auditions will be accepted for those who are not able to make the regular audition dates. A video audition should include a vocal audition with 16 measures of a Broadway-style song with piano accompaniment.</span><span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Video submissions should be sent to </span><a href="mailto:rabbitrunoffice@windstream.net"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#28A190;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>rabbitrunoffice@windstream.net</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> and must be received by March 19.</span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;text-decoration:none'> </span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Actors auditioning should prepare to sing 16 measures of a Broadway-style song from memory. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist in a binder. No pre-recorded accompaniment or CD tracks. No monologue need be prepared as actors will read sides from the script. Actors should dress business casual (jeans are acceptable, no sweatpants). </span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:black;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All auditions are at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 49 Park St., Madison, OH. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. For more information visit rabbitrun.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Rabbit Run Theater is one of the few barn theaters remaining in Ohio and is open every summer from the beginning of June through the end of August. The theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts and also operates Rabbit Run Theater. Partial funding is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Dworken and Bernstein, Hearn Plumbing and Heating, Huffman-Mayer-Paolo Wealth Management Group, Junction Auto, and Remarkable Lake County.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'># # #</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>