<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem;">Dobama Theatre is announcing non-AEA <span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">auditions</span> for the upcoming 47th Annual Marilyn <span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">Bianchi</span> Kids’ Playwriting Festival (MBKPF) Youth Ensemble.</b> </span></div><div style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 1rem;">Dobama Theatre is looking for nine to twelve young actors between the ages of 8 and 17 of all sizes, ethnicities, and genders to rehearse and perform in plays written by young writers.* The MBKPF usually rehearses weekday evenings between 6 to 9pm and Saturdays in blocks between 10 and 4pm. Actors of all ages will ONLY be called to rehearse for the play(s) they are cast in prior to tech.<b> </b><b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem;">Rehearsals begin on Saturday April 26th.</b> <b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem;">Technical rehearsals are May 29th-June 4th, and performances are June 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2025. </b></span></div><div style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; word-spacing: 1px;"><i data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 1rem;">*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="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 1rem;"> <br><span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">AUDITIONS</span>:<br>Wednesday April 9th, between 5:15 and 8:30pm (30 minute slots - <b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem;">MUST sign up in advance</b>)<br> <br>WHERE:<br>Dobama Theatre (2nd floor Arts Space)<br><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2340+Lee+Rd.,+Cleveland+Heights,+OH+44118?entry=gmail&source=g" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/2340%2BLee%2BRd.,%2BCleveland%2BHeights,%2BOH%2B44118?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1743366798751000&usg=AOvVaw3IexNsYDzk6p2nWVlHgIrB" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="color: rgb(66, 133, 244); font-size: 1rem;">2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118</a><br> <br>WHAT TO PREPARE:<br>Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your child's scheduled <span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">audition</span> to check in and fill out <span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">audition</span> forms. Youth should come prepared to move, play, read from sides provided, and follow directions. You will be <span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">auditioning</span> 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 <span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">AUDITION</span>:<br>· Email <a href="mailto:youngplaywrights@dobama.org" target="_blank" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="color: rgb(66, 133, 244); font-size: 1rem;">youngplaywrights@<wbr>dobama.org</a> <br>· You will be assigned a 30-minute small group <span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">audition</span> slot<br>· Please arrive 10 minutes early and allow time in case <span class="term-highlighted" style="background-color: rgb(253, 226, 147); color: rgb(95, 99, 104);">auditions</span> are running behind<br>· Bring a complete list of conflicts evenings and Saturdays between April 26th and June 8th, a recent photo, and resume (if applicable)<br></span></div><div style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; word-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; caret-color: rgb(49, 49, 49); color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue"; word-spacing: 1px;"><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 1rem;">***NOTE: If your child cannot make the 9th, email Carrie at <a href="mailto:youngplaywrights@dobama.org" target="_blank" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="color: rgb(66, 133, 244); font-size: 1rem;">youngplaywrights@dobama.org</a>with interest and full list of conflicts and they will be added to the pool of consideration.</span></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr"></div></body></html>