<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-46fc7b0a-7fff-7b74-8928-54b2f1e3cf28"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">August 15, 2023</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">MTC to Hold Auditions for </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sweeney Todd; The Demon Barber of Fleet Street</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><i>Youngstown, Ohio</i> - The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is holding auditions for </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sweeney Todd; The Demon Barber of Fleet Street</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. Auditions will be held in the basement of The Hopewell Theatre in Youngstown (702 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502) on August 17 from 6-9pm and August 19 from 12-3pm. Rehearsals are slated to begin on August 21 and run from 6-9pm at The Hopewell Theatre. All actors will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID19, including the Omicron-specific booster, </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline">if eligible. Proof of vaccination will be required before the first rehearsal. Additional information can be found at <a href="http://millennialtheatre.org">millennialtheatre.org</a>. Those with questions can email <a href="mailto:millennialtheatrecompany@gmail.com">millennialtheatrecompany@gmail.com</a>.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Auditioners (ages 16+) should prepare a 30-60 second cut of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist and speaker will be provided. There will also be a cold read from the script. All roles are open. Headshot and resume are encouraged, but not required. Direction by Joe Asente with Music Direction by Rosie Bresson and Cari Auth. </span></p><br><h5 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Immerse yourself in the gripping world of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"! Witness the riveting tale of a vengeful barber, Sweeney Todd, driven by a burning desire for justice and retribution. Joined by the cunning and resourceful Mrs. Lovett, they embark on a chilling and exhilarating journey of dark secrets, unexpected twists, and haunting melodies that will leave you on the edge of your seat, craving for more!</span></h5><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sweeney Todd will play October 20-22 and 27-29 at The Hopewell Theatre. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> #######</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">About the Millennial Theatre Company</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is a 501c3 non-profit theatre company committed to producing theatrical experiences that reflect the interests and experiences of the Millennial Generation. They aim to produce generation relevant content through musicals, millennial-created and written works, workshops, and other various theatrical experiences. For more information, visit MTC’s website </span><a href="http://millennialtheatre.org">millennialtheatre.org</a><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Cambria,serif;font-size:12pt">, as well as their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@mtc_theatre).</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline">The Millennial Theatre Company <span style="color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px"><b>• <a href="http://www.millennialtheatre.org" target="_blank">www.millennialtheatre.org</a></b></span><br></div><div dir="ltr">"Creating Quality Theatrical Experiences With, For, and Of a Generation"<br><div><br><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>