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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Blank Canvas Theatre</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Auditions for</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Cleveland Premiere of<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">ROCKY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#222222">Book and Lyrics by Thomas Meehan, Sylvester Stallone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#222222">Music by Stephen Flaherty<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#222222">Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#222222">Based on the MGM/United Artists Motion Picture<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818;font-weight:normal">Directed by</span></strong> Patrick Ciamacco<o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818;font-weight:normal">Musical Direction by</span></strong> Oliver Deak<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818;font-weight:normal">Choreography by</span></strong> Katie Gibson<br>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">If Interested:</span></strong> Email Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com (include "ROCKY" in your subject line) to sign up for the below date and include
your ideal time for auditioning. Otherwise, we will just assign you the best available slot. We will do our best to accommodate you. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">*If you cannot make auditions, please email us your headshot and resume for consideration. If possible, submit a video audition for consideration. We do our best to see and consider
additional people, but attending auditions is always ideal. </span></em> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Audition Date:</span></strong> Monday October 30<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Time:</span></strong> 7:00pm-10:00pm <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">What to prepare: </span></strong>Please prepare one or two brief musical theatre songs, or in the style of the show, showing range. Please bring sheet
music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Performance Dates:</span></strong> December 1 - 16<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Sunday performances will be at 7:00pm. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Rehearsals:</span></strong> Begin Monday November 6th<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically, 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. </span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Pay: </span></strong>Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">*At this time there are no AEA Contracts for this show. However, we may explore the option if needed.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Location:</span></strong> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#181818">Blank Canvas Theatre <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#181818">1305 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#181818">Cleveland, OH 44102 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:15.0pt;color:#181818"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#181818"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>The Story<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">THE CLEVELAND PREMIERE<br>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Rocky Balboa is a small-time Philadelphia boxer who is chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. As he diligently
trains for the fight, Rocky begins a relationship with Adrian, a wallflower who is tired of being pushed around by her brother. As their love grows, Rocky and Adrian each find their inner strength and bring out the best in each other. With equal parts grit
and heart, Rocky is about the triumph of spirit, strength, and love.<br>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">From the Academy Award® winner for Best Picture, Rocky has entered the ring again in this musical adaptation. Rocky is a hard-hitting yet tender musical with music and lyrics by Tony® winners and Academy
Award® nominees Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, and a book by multiple Tony winner Thomas Meehan, adapted from the acclaimed Oscar®-nominated screenplay by Sylvester Stallone. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Character Breakdowns <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">* Due to the nature of the show,</span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818"> the roles of Rocky and Apollo have been precast</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt">. See
below for actors in these roles. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">ALL OTHER roles are open to all types, all ethnicities, and actors with disabilities unless otherwise noted.</span></em><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818"><o:p></o:p></span></em></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">*Rocky Balboa</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Male.
25-45)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">This role has been cast and will be played by Michael Snider.</span></b></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> An amateur
boxer with dreams and determination. He aspires to have a shot at the heavyweight championship and a better life. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">*Apollo Creed</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Male. 25-45) </span></em><strong><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">This
role has been cast and will be played by Matt Deus.</span></i></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> A confident African American championship fighter. He is everyone's favorite to win the heavyweight title. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Adrian Pennino</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Female. 25-45)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> A
shy pet store clerk. Her life is overshadowed by her domineering older brother, Paulie. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: G3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Mickey Goldmill</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Male. 50-80)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Rocky's
trainer, a father figure to him. A former boxer himself, Mickey is passionate about boxing. Vocal range top: B3. Vocal range bottom: D3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Paulie Pennino</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Male. 35-50)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Adrian's
bullying older brother. He tries to use Adrian and Rocky as pawns to get what he wants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Gloria</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Female. 40-50)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> The
vivacious owner of the pet store where Adrian works. Paulie's love interest. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: Db4.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Joanne</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Female. 18-50)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> A
friend and coworker of Gloria and Adrian. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Angie</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Female. 18-50)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> A
friend and coworker of Gloria and Adrian. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Gazzo</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Male. 18-60)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> A
ruthless loan shark who employs Rocky. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: D3.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Jergens</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Male. 18-60)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Apollo
Creed's promoter. Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Dipper Riley</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Male. 18-45)</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> An
up-and-coming boxer. Vocal range top: G#3 Vocal range bottom: C#3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">Ensemble</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">(Male/Female. 18-60) </span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The
ensemble will play some of the above roles as well as the crowd, referees, street singers, Apollo’s girls, and boxers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#181818">If you have any questions feel free to contact us at patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com. We look forward to seeing
you at auditions!</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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