<div dir="ltr"><div><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><i><b>What happens when three high school students on the fringes decide to “take down” a corrupt drama teacher? </b></i></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Auditions for the comedy/drama Stephen Karam's <i><b>Speech & Debate</b></i> will take place by appointment only at Lakewood's Beck Center On <b>Saturday, March 14th</b> with slots beginning at 1:30PM. To procure your appointment, call the Beck Box Office at 216-521-2540 during regular business hours.</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Director Don Carrier requests prepared contemporary monologues not to exceed three minutes in length.</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Video monologue submissions are acceptable if you are unable to sign up for an in-person audition on Sat., March 14th. Those should be e-mailed to:</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><a href="mailto:ScottDavidSpence@gmail.com">ScottDavidSpence@gmail.com</a> no later than Friday, March 13th at 5PM. </font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">In-Person callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, March 15th time TBD.</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Performance dates for <i>Speech & Debate</i> will be May 29-June 28, with performances on Fri/Sat/Sun only.</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">This production offers <u>no</u> Equity contracts. All performers 18 and over will receive a stipend for their participation. </font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><span class="gmail_default">For the three principal roles it is essential that actors <u>must</u> present as a teenager. </span><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:17px"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">SOLOMON- 16 YO</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:17px"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">DIWATA - 17 YO</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:17px"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">HOWIE - 18 YO</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:17px"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">TEACHER/REPORTER <span class="gmail_default">(30's-40's) </span>- Female actor to play two different roles. </font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:17px"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Rehearsals begin the week of April 20. No rehearsal the week of April 27. Rehearsals resume the week of May 4. </font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:17px"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Rehearsal availability Mon-Fri Evenings and Sunday afternoons.</font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="4">Call 216-521-2540 to make your appointment. All other questions can be addressed to Artistic Director Scott Spence at either <a href="mailto:scottdavidspence@gmail.com">scottdavidspence@gmail.com</a> OR <a href="mailto:scotts@beckcenter.org">scotts@beckcenter.org</a></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:17px"><span style="font-size:large"> </span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0);min-height:17px"><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="margin:0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></p></div><font color="#888888"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></font></div>