<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, OH is pleased to
announce auditions for TWO amazing musicals: <b><i>A CHORUS LINE</i></b> and <b><i>THE
ROBBER BRIDEGROOM</i></b>, both celebrating their 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversaries!!!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Performers will have the option of auditioning for one or
both of these shows, as they do nor run concurrently.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i>A CHORUS LINE</i></b> will be directed and
choreographed by Chris Chase Carter (Beck’s <i>ONCE ON THIS ISLAND</i>) with
musical direction by David Robison. <b><i>A CHORUS LINE</i></b> plays July 11<sup>th</sup>
through August 10<sup>th</sup>. Rehearsals will begin circa late May/early June
tbd. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A CHORUS LINE features 16 dancers on the line (8 M/8 F) plus
Zach (Director/Choreographer) and Larry, Zach’s Asst. The show also features an
additional 8 performers who are cut after the opening number. All 8 (plus Zach
and Larry) return to dance the finale’ <u>AND</u> each of the 8 will actively
understudy TWO of the roles on the line.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please follow this link for more information regarding
roles, etc. for <b><i>A CHORUS LINE</i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/chorus</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i>THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM</i></b> will be directed by Beck
Center Artistic Director Scott Spence, with musical direction by Larry
Goodpaster and Choreography by Lauren Marousek. <b><i>THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM</i></b>
will perform in Beck’s intimate Studio Theatre and plays May 30<sup>th</sup>
through June 29<sup>th</sup>. Rehearsals will begin circa April 21<sup>st</sup>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i>THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM</i></b> features a cast of 10 to
12 populating the Natchez Trace in Mississippi in the 1800’s. It packs a wildly
comic 1-2 punch combining raucous Bluegrass music with the tallest of tall tales.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please follow this link for more information regarding
roles, etc. for <b><i>THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM</i></b>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/robber" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/robber</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Auditions for both these shows will happen at the same time</u>,
and will take place at The Beck Center. Auditions will be by appointment
and can be made for the following days/times by calling the Beck Box Office
during regular business hours--Noon to 8PM weekdays and various on weekends at
<b>216-521-2540 </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u>FRIDAY, February 21<sup>st</sup>~~~Appt. Slots
beginning at 5PM</u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u>SATURDAY, February 22<sup>nd</sup>~~~Appt. Slots
beginning at 2PM</u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For Open Call auditions please prepare a single vocal
selection no longer than 90 seconds. Dance calls will be held as part of the Call
Back process. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">All performers 18 and over are paid a stipend for their
participation. <b><i>A CHORUS LINE</i></b> will offer 2 AEA contracts. <b><i>THE
ROBBER BRIDEGROOM</i></b> is non Equity only.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>VIDEOTAPE</u> Auditions are welcome. Just one 90 second
vocal needed. A dance reel for A CHORUS LINE is welcome. Beck is unable to
offer housing, so please keep that in mind when submitting.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><u>CALLBACKS</u></b>: For <b><i>A CHORUS LINE</i></b> {2
sessions: <u>Afternoon <b>or </b>Evening on</u> <u>Sunday, February 23<sup>rd</sup></u>}</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> For <b><i>THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM</i></b> {<u>Sat. March 1<sup>st</sup> at
2PM and Sun. March 2<sup>nd</sup> at 6PM</u>}</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">More Info about the Director/Choreographer <b>Chris Chase Carter</b> here:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Christopher-Chase-Carter/">https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Christopher-Chase-Carter/</a><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p></div>