<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div><br></div><div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Dobama Theatre is announcing non-AEA auditions for the upcoming 46th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival (MBKPF) Youth Ensemble.</b> </div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Dobama Theatre is looking for nine to twelve young actors between the ages of 8 and 18 of all sizes, ethnicities, and genders to rehearse and perform in plays written by young writers.* The MBKPF usually rehearses weekday evenings <span dir="ltr">between 6 to 9pm</span> and Saturdays in blocks <span dir="ltr">between 10 and 4pm</span>. Actors of all ages will ONLY be called to rehearse for the play(s) they are cast in prior to tech.<b> </b><b>Rehearsals begin <span dir="ltr">on May 1st.</span></b> <b>Technical rehearsals are <span dir="ltr">June 3-6th</span>, and performances are <span dir="ltr">June 7th</span>, 8th, and 9th, 2024. </b></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><i>*The MBKPF consists of 10 plays written by local students ages 6 to 18. The plays are directed by professional adults and performed by a combination of adult and young actors. </i></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> <br>AUDITIONS:<br><span dir="ltr">Tuesday April 16th</span>, between 5 an <span dir="ltr">8pm</span> (30 minute slots - <b>MUST sign up in advance</b>)<br> <br>WHERE:<br>Dobama Theatre (2nd floor Arts Space)<br><span dir="ltr">2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118</span><br> <br>WHAT TO PREPARE:<br>Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your child's scheduled audition to check in and fill out audition forms. Youth should come prepared to move, play, read from sides provided, and follow directions. You will be auditioning for Carrie Williams, Education Director, and Erin E. Dolan, Director of Programs, of Dobama Theatre and other members of the Dobama Theatre team.<br> <br>HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION:<br>· Email <a href="mailto:youngplaywrights@dobama.org" target="_blank">youngplaywrights@dobama.org</a> <br>· You will be assigned a 30-minute small group audition slot<br>· Please arrive 10 minutes early and allow time in case auditions are running behind<br>· Bring a complete list of conflicts for the month of May, a recent photo, and resume (if applicable)<br></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">***NOTE: If your child cannot make the 16th, email Carrie at <a href="mailto:youngplaywrights@dobama.org" target="_blank">youngplaywrights@dobama.org</a> with interest and full list of conflicts and they will be added to the pool of consideration</div></div></body></html>