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<p class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 22pt; color: black;">The Fine Arts Association announces auditions for</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 55pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b>CATS</b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b>Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber </b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b>Based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot </b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b>Additional Material written by: Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe</b></span></p>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(147, 69, 17);"><b>Director: David Malinowski </b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(147, 69, 17);"><b>Music Director: Kyle Lorek </b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(147, 69, 17);"><b>Choreographers: Lindsay T. DePenti, Rose Lesak, Alexia N. Rodriguez</b></span></p>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(200, 38, 19);"><b>This is a joint production between </b></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(200, 38, 19);"><b>the FAA Performance Department and the Award-Winning FAA Dance Companies!</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. “Prologue – Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats” additional
material written by Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe; ”Memory” additional material written by Trevor Nunn.
<i>Cats</i> is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one
special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole
new Jellicle life. Originally directed by Trevor Nunn and featuring musical staging by Gillian Lynne, the all-singing, all-dancing Tony-winning musical spectacular has been translated into 16 languages. With universal appeal and an expandable cast of different
age groups, the show has not only been presented in theatres, but also in tents in Japan and Korea, an engine shed in Switzerland and school gymnasiums across the U.S.A. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b>Auditions:</b>
<b>Monday/Tuesday, December 18 & 19, 2023</b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><i>beginning at 6:00 pm in Corning Auditorium</i><b><i> -
Appointments needed.</i></b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b><i> Callbacks by invitation only:
</i></b><i>Wednesday, December 20, 2023 – by invitation only</i></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> (440) 951 – 7500
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: blue;"><a href="http://www.fineartsassociation.org" target="_blank" id="OWA9e405e9f-55cb-a582-546a-70e04f20bf0f" class="OWAAutoLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-loopstyle="linkonly">www.fineartsassociation.org</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b>Click here to take you directly to the
<i>Sign Up Genius</i> to make your appointment:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: blue;"><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FABA72BA1FA7-46494385-cats#/" target="_blank" id="OWAcec6a762-3ef8-5d15-f749-cfc4d4394da8" class="OWAAutoLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FABA72BA1FA7-46494385-cats#/</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b><i>Production Dates</i></b> –
<b>February 9 – 25, 2024</b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><u>Double</u> performance on Saturday, February 17, 2024 (2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b><i>Rehearsals begin</i> –
<i>Tuesday, January 2, 2024</i></b> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-10:00 p.m. & Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b><i>Casting Information:</i></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">ALL Singing/Acting roles available </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Seeking a cast of 6 females and 6 males </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">The bulk of the heavy dancing will be done by the FAA Dance Companies </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Most singing acting roles will require some light to moderate movement. </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">All roles require character acting. </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">All characters will be required to provide their own dance shoes and makeup. </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">All roles are open to the RIGHT person, regardless of age, gender, race, etc. </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Auditions are open to all actors ages 14 to adult </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">No AEA contracts available for this production. </span></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><i> </i></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b><i>Audition Requirements:</i></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Must prepare a song in the style of the show. Please do not sing a song from the show. </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Bring a headshot or snapshot of yourself to attach to our paperwork. (school picture or snapshot will do)</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Bring a complete list of conflicts beginning January 2, 2024. This includes any work/school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would
cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (Feb. 4 – 8) </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Résumés will be accepted (not required) </span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Covid-19 Information: Fine Arts does not require masks at this time. </span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(134, 17, 6);"><b>ROLES AVAILABLE</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>Female Roles
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Bombalurina </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Demeter </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Grizabella </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Jellylorem </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Jemima </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">JennyAnyDots/Gumbie Cat </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><b>Male Roles
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<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Bustopher Jones </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Deuteronomy </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Gus the Theater Cat </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Munkustrap </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Rum Tum Tugger </span></p>
<p class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Skimbleshanks </span></p>
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