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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE EDUCATION CASTING LOCAL NON-AEA ACTORS FOR WORLD PREMIER PRODUCTION OF </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <i>THE THROWAWAYS</i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"><b>Cleveland Play House (CPH)</b> is seeking to cast local actors as for the Family Theatre Program’s 2025 production of
<i>The Throwaways, </i>by Jose Cruz Gonzalez, directed by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; background-color: white;">Eric Schmiedl</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.
All roles are non-union contracts.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"><u>Roles available:</u> </span></p>
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<b>PERFORMER #1</b> – portrays MAKOS (Marcus), a Latino, Black, or Mixed-Race character; 13-year-old middle school student; responsible, conscientious, and intuitive; very protective of his little sister, BIBI. </div>
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<b>PERFORMER #2</b> – portrays BIBI (Bibiana), a Latino, Black, or Mixed-Race character; 9-year-old elementary school student; imaginative, hopeful, and creative; sees the world with wonder and curiosity. </div>
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<b>PERFORMER #3</b> – portrays D.L., MR. TORRES, MR. MOON, RED BALLOON, CLERK, and SCHOOL BOY; Latino, Black, or Mixed-Race characters; various ages: D.L. is an adult who drives a tricked-out car. MR. TORRES is an elder in the neighborhood. MR. MOON is a magical
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<b>MUSICIAN </b>– a character of any cultural background who plays keyboard, sings background vocals, and generates live Foley sound effects for the characters. </div>
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All characters listed above are puppets made from repurposed materials. Actors <b>
must </b>be comfortable with using puppets and with singing. Any additional musical skills, training, or experience is welcomed. </div>
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<b><u>Auditions are Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm </u></b></div>
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Auditions are by appointment only. To request an appointment for local, in-person auditions, please complete the form at this link, and a member of the casting team will confirm your appointment: </div>
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<b>PRODUCTION DATES</b> </div>
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WORKSHOP: July 23, 24, 25 </div>
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FIRST REHEARSAL: August 26, 2025 </div>
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PERFORMANCES: Sept. 18 – Oct. 11, 2025 </div>
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<b>TOUR DATES</b>: </div>
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1. Cleveland, OH: </div>
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Performances: 9/18 - 9/28 </div>
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2. Buffalo, NY: </div>
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Travel day: 9/30 (to NY) </div>
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Performances: 10/1 - 10/4 </div>
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Travel day: 10/4 (to CLE) </div>
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3. Las Vegas, NV: </div>
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Travel day: 10/6 (to NV) </div>
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Performances: 10/8 - 10/10 </div>
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Travel day: 10/11 (to CLE) </div>
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