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Rabbit Run Community Arts Association</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></p>
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P. O. Box 235, 49 Park St.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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Madison, OH 44057</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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Karen Ziegler, Director of Marketing</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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440-428-5913 </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">DATE:
March 12, 2026</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater’s “Urinetown, the
Musical” and “Stepping Out” are this weekend</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">Rabbit Run Theater
Auditions:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">“Urinetown, the
Musical”, Mar. 14, 6 - 10 pm; Mar. 15, 2 – 5 pm;<br>
“Stepping Out”, Mar. 14, 6 – 8 pm; Mar. 15, 1 – 3 pm</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">MADISON, OH - Audition
appointments are now being taken for two productions, “Urinetown, the Musical”
and “Stepping Out” at Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">“Urinetown, the Musical” is a musical comedy
with music by Mark Hollman and music and lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg
Kotis. The production runs from May 22 through June 13. The
production is directed by Brint Learned, musical direction by Alex Ulle and
choreography by Sarah Gordon. The show is rated 13+ for content.
There are roles available for adults ages 18 and up.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">Auditions for “Urinetown the Musical” are
Saturday, Mar. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black">“Urinetown, the Musical” is a comedic satire of populism,
bureaucracy, politics and musical theater itself. In a Gotham-like city,
a terrible water shortage has led to a ban on private toilets. A hero
emerges and leads them all to freedom</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black">The second production for the summer, “Stepping Out”, is
a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to
overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a dance studio in North
London. Coupled with dramas all along the way, this motley group must be
whipped into shape for their recital.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black">“Stepping Out” is written by Richard Harris and will be
directed by Ann Hedger. Production dates are June 19 through July 3, and
the show is rated for general audiences.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">There are roles
available for actors ages 18 and up. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black">Auditions are Saturday, Mar. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15,
from 1 to 3 p.m.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black;letter-spacing:0.1pt"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black">Actors auditioning for a
“Urinetown, the Musical” should prepare to sing 32 measures of a Broadway-style
song from memory. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist in a binder. No
pre-recorded accompaniment or CD tracks.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif";color:black">Actors auditioning for “Stepping
Out” do not need to prepare a monologue as actors will read sides from the
script. Actors should dress business casual (jeans are acceptable, no
sweatpants).</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">Auditions for
“Stepping Out” are at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 49 Park St.,
Madison, OH.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">Auditions for
“Urinetown, the Musical” are at the Royce Hall for Performing Arts on the
campus of Lake Erie College on Gillett St. in Painesville.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">Auditions are by
appointment only. To schedule an appointment call RRCAA at
440-428-5913. For more information, visit </span><a href="http://rabbitrun.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">rabbitrun.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif""> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">Rabbit Run Theater is
one of the few barn theaters remaining in Ohio and is open every summer from
late May through the end of August. The theater is located at 5648 W.
Chapel Rd., Madison. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,"sans-serif"">RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering
year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing
arts and also operates Rabbit Run Theater. Partial funding is provided by
the Ohio Arts Council, Dairy Queen, Hearn Plumbing and Heating, Your Bridge
Wealth Management Group, Junction Auto and and Tour Lake County.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"New serif","serif""></span></p>
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