Parade Book by Alfred Uhry Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Co-Conceived and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Spring Older Teen & Adult (ages 16+) Auditions: Jan 31 & Feb 1, from 6:00-9:00pm The tragic, true story. The trial and lynching of a man wrongly accused of murder brought to theatrical life. Amid religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, this Tony Award-winning musical expertly tells the story of a south trying to maintain its pre-war identity, a newspaper man looking for his big break, an ambitious prosecutor and, at its heart, the love story between a husband and wife as their world is being ripped apart. Parade is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice, and ignorance that should not be forgotten. About the Audition * No experience or pre-registration necessary. No prepared material needed. * A relaxed, playful and friendly atmosphere. * Wear comfortable clothing & shoes for dancing so you can move easily. * Group audition process. Actors are led through multiple improvisational exercises including acting, movement and singing. * All individuals should arrive 15 minutes early to register. * Auditions begin promptly at the designated time. Anyone arriving after the starting time will be asked to audition at the next scheduled time. For more information, call the Near West Theatre office at 216-961-9750. Or visit http://nearwesttheatre.org/pages/parade. Near West Theatre 6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 216.961.9750 www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org/> Near West Theatre builds loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through accessible, affordable, and transformational theatre arts experiences.