*Geauga Lyric Theater Guild* * and Shore Cultural Centre* *announce auditions for the World Premiere of* *THE STAR ON MY HEART* *written and directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen based on the memoirs and in cooperation with Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher (I Am a Star)* *The Star on My Heart is an independent project and original play by Angela Miloro-Hansen, based on the memoirs of Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher. Of the 15,000 children that were in imprisoned in the Terezin transit camp near Prague, * *Inge is one among the one percent that survived. * *Inge will be present at the performances and the cast will have the opportunity to speak closely with her. * *Please note that throughout the course of November the cast will be engaging in school outreach, and may require some day-time availability, especially for students involved in this production. Exceptions will be made as necessary. * *The role of Teen Inge is already cast. All other roles are open.* *Performances:* Friday-Sunday Nov. 13-15 Geauga Lyric Theater Guild in Chardon, OH Friday-Sunday November 20-22 Shore Cultural Centre in Euclid, OH Friday-Sunday December 4-6, Location TBA **Potential Evening Performances November 16-19** **Potential Daytime Performances (Students in cast needed) November 16-19** *Rehearsals will take place primarily at the GLTG in Chardon, OH with a few rehearsals at Shore Cultural Centre in November. * *Auditions: * *August 16* at Geauga Lyric Arts Center, 106 Water St, Chardon, OH: Auditions for Young Inge only: 5:30pm-6:30pm Auditions for all other roles: 6:30-8:30pm *August 17* at Geauga Lyric Arts Center,106 Water St, Chardon, OH: : Auditions for Young Inge only: 5:30-6:30pm Auditions for all other roles: 6:30-pm-9:00pm *August 18* at Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E 222nd St, Euclid, OH, : Auditions for all roles: 6:45-9:00pm Callbacks as necessary August 19 6:30, at Geauga Lyric Arts Center, 106 Water St, Chardon, OH: *All girls auditioning for the role of Young Inge will need to prepare a serious monologue under two minutes in length. * *All other roles, please be prepared to read from the script, but a monologue will not be necessary. Roles are available for all ages.* *Questions, please contact Angela Miloro-Hansen, the director, at educationoutreach@geaugatheater.org <http://eater.org> * **Indicates these roles may be double cast* *CHILDREN/TEENS NEEDED:* Young Inge, must be able to convincingly play 6-11 years old,—Young Jewish girl growing up in WWII Germany. Seeking a very talented and dedicated actress for this show. *Harvey, 10-15 years old, male – Sick in NYC hospital in post WWII America. Goofy and mischievous Vina, 13-16 years old, African American female – Sick in NYC hospital in post WWII America. Coming of age. *Mary-Ann, 7-9 years old, female – Sick in NYC hospital in post WWII America. Crybaby. *Elisabeth, 7-9 years old, female – Christian girl in WWII Germany. Sweet. *Ada, 11 years old, female – Jewish girl in Terezin concentration camp. Hopeful. This role requires singing. *Ruth Abraham, 9-10 years old, female—Christian girl in Terezin concentration camp. Inge’s best friend. *Tommy Rinder, 8-11 years old, male – Jewish boy in Terezin concentration camp. Sweet. *Harry, 15 years old, Puerto Rican male – Sick in NYC hospital in post WWII America. Inge’s first boyfriend. *Andy, 15-17 years old, male – NYC high school student in post WWII America *Bob, 15-17 years old, male – NYC high school student in post WWII America *Louise, 15-21 years old, female – NYC high school student in post WWII America *Anne, 9-11 years old, female – outspoken girl in Terezin concentration camp *ADULTS NEEDED: * Regina Auerbacher, 30s-50s, female—Inge’s mother. Charismatic, determined to keep as much of her daughter’s childhood in tact as she can Berthold Auerbacher, 40s-50s, male – Inge’s father. WWI veteran, wounded. Struggling with the hardships he is facing, determined to live Miss Mahoney, 20s-50s, female – Nurse in post WWII American hospital. Motherly. *Grandmother, 50s-70s, female – Inge’s grandmother. Kind, level headed. *Adult Inge, 50s-70s, female – Inge as an adult. This role will be doubled with Grandmother. Mrs. Rinder, 40s-50s, female – Jewish woman in Terezin. Takes charge. Strong, brave. *Therese, 20s-40s, female – Christian woman in WWII Germany. Helps Inge and her family. Brave, determined. *Mr. Ruchlis, 40s-60s, male—post WWII NYC high school teacher *Doctor, 40s-50s, male – post WWII NYC doctor *Sara Abraham, 30s-50s, female – Jewish woman in Terezin. Ruth’s mother. *Henry, 21-25, male – College student in NYC. Engaged to Inge. Headstrong. *Nazi Soldiers (2), male, 20s-50s POSTS -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr@geaugatheater.org