*AUDITION NOTICE: Dobama Theatre's 40th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival* Seeking adult and youth actors of all ages and ethnicities for Dobama's 40th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival. Perform in one or more short plays written by youth grades 1-12, to be directed by professional local directors for a one-weekend-only festival on the Dobama stage. For more information, visit http://www.dobama.org/marilyn- bianchi-kids-playwriting-festival/ The Festival takes place June 1-3, 2018 at Dobama. This year’s auditions will be held at two Cleveland Heights Library branches. Saturday, April 7th : 12pm-3pm University Heights Branch, Meeting Room 1 13866 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118 Tuesday, April 10th : 4pm-7pm Lee Road Branch, Boardroom 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 TO SIGN UP: Email youngplaywrights@dobama.org to request a time slot. Each time slot is 45 minutes and must be reserved in advance. The Festival takes place June 1-3, 2018 at Dobama. Actors must be available for all performances. Rehearsals will take place in April and May as scheduled by each individual director. *About The Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival* “In a World Full of Breaking Things, We Want to Encourage You to Make Things.” *- *Marilyn Bianchi About the Festival: Now in its 40th year, The Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival continues to serve youth throughout Northeast Ohio by producing plays written by kids. Hundreds of plays are submitted by students, grades 1-12. Dedicated to the memory of Marilyn Bianchi, the Festival is the nation’s first event of its kind, encouraging kids to celebrate the fun and joy of live theatre. For more information, visit http://www.dobama.org/marilyn- bianchi-kids-playwriting-festival/ -- Dobama Young Playwrights Programs (216) 932-6838 2340 Lee Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118