Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) announces Auditions for EVERYTHING IS OKAY (AND OTHER HELPFUL LIES) A World Premiere Musical at CPT. Created by Melissa Crum & Caitlin Lewins, 16/17 Nord Family Foundation Catapult Fellows. Directed by Matthew Wright. About the musical… This dark musical comedy is a celebration of the not-so-happy ways in which we persevere, grow, and change – whether we want to or not. Friendships are challenged, buddies die, and everybody drinks. Cheers. World Premiere. Looking to cast… Jackson* (African American Male) – late 20’s, early 30’s, a go-getter. Awkward yet loveable. Craves success and connection. Pablo* (Caucasian Male) – late 20’s, early 30’s, a struggling musician. Charming. And kind of a jerk. Is not Hispanic. His real name is Sam. *Ability to play instrument(s) a plus All other roles have been cast. Equity Agreements are not available for this production. About the process… Rehearsals for this production will begin in early August and will be 4-5 weekday evenings and one 5-6 hour rehearsal on the weekends. Because Pandemonium, CPT’s annual benefit, falls in the middle of the rehearsal period, there will be a two-week break inside the rehearsal process. Tech will be the weekend of October 12. This production will have two public preview performances October 20 & 25, and will then rehearse until the opening night on Friday, October 26. Performances will be in the James Levin Theatre on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 7:00pm, October 20 – November 10. Audition… (if you are unavailable for these dates but would like to audition - let us know!) Saturday, June 9 from 12pm-4pm. Actors should be prepared to stay for one hour. Callbacks: Sunday, June 10 from 6pm-10pm. Actors should be prepared to stay for the duration. Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in 5-minute increments. Actors will be sent sides to prepare. Actors should prepare a short a cappella song. To schedule an audition appointment… Please email Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations, Caitlin Lewins, at clewins@cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org> with your preferred audition time. Be sure to include your name, email address, and phone number in your email. You will receive the sides upon confirmation. No phone calls please. Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211