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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><FONT size=3>AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT</FONT>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>(tuition based
program)</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV>Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II <BR>HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>COMING DECEMBER 5th and 6th for 3
performances!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT
size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Cinderella! Who can resist the timeless
story of a girl who overcomes her circumstances by believing in herself?
Cinderella's self esteem, resourcefulness and forgiveness are an example for all
young students to relate to and emulate in their own lives.
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<P><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Originally produced for television in 1957 and starring
<SPAN id=lw_1241733713_0 style="CURSOR: pointer"><SPAN class=yshortcuts>Julie
Andrews</SPAN></SPAN>, Cinderella was revived in 1965 with <SPAN
id=lw_1241733713_1 style="CURSOR: pointer"><SPAN class=yshortcuts>Leslie Ann
Warren,</SPAN></SPAN> and again in 1997 with Whitney Houston and Brandy. As
adapted in this new edition for young performers, the story still resonates with
great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity!
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<P><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">The
dazzling score includes nine delightful songs: The Prince Is Giving a Ball; In
My Own Little Corner; Your Majesties; Fol-De-Rol; Impossible, It's Possible; Ten
Minutes Ago; Stepsisters' Lament; When You're Driving Through the Moonlight and
A Lovely Night. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>CHARACTERS </FONT></SPAN></STRONG><B><U><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><BR></SPAN></U></B><SPAN id=lw_1241733713_2><SPAN
class=yshortcuts><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Cinderella</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> <BR>Godmother <BR>Stepmother <BR>Portia, her
dimwitted Stepsister <BR>Joy, her sullen Stepsister <BR><SPAN
class=yshortcuts><SPAN id=lw_1241733713_3>The Prince</SPAN></SPAN> <BR><SPAN
class=yshortcuts><SPAN id=lw_1241733713_4>The Herald</SPAN></SPAN> <BR>The Queen
<BR>The King <BR>The Chef <BR>The Steward <BR>White Horses (4) <BR><SPAN
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style="BACKGROUND-POSITION: 0% 0%; BACKGROUND-ATTACHMENT: scroll; CURSOR: pointer; BACKGROUND-REPEAT: repeat; moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial">The
Coachman</SPAN></SPAN> <BR>The Footman <BR>Townspeople <BR>Palace Staff
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><BR>Guests at the Ball </FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="COLOR: black"></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>Gus, Jaq - The Mice</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>Mother,
Child, Grandmother, Little Boy, Father, Daughter, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Girls, Sloppy
Sister, Mean Sister, Studious Sister, Kid Sister</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>Butcher,
Cheese Steward, Dessert Chef, Majesty Dancers</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>Gavotte
Dancers, Guests 1, 2, 3</FONT><BR><BR><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman,Times,serif">Auditions will be held <U><STRONG>Wednesday,
August 26th from 6-8pm and Thursday, August 27th from 6-7:30pm</STRONG></U> at
St. Marys Church Parish Hall (Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush- across from
K-Mart). <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Due to licensing
restrictions, this production will be open ONLY to children in <SPAN
id=lw_1241733713_6 style="CURSOR: pointer"></SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
class=yshortcuts><B><FONT color=#ff0000>Kindergarten through Ninth
Grade</FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></B></SPAN><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman,Times,serif"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">
(however, our Spring 2010 production of GUYS AND DOLLS WILL be geared
to those up to age 18). If you are in 10th-12th grade and would like to
participate in Cinderella, please contact CAPS to find out how you can assist
with the production behind the scenes! <EM>IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THE
AUDITIONS PLEASE CONTACT CAPS PRIOR TO THE 26th FOR POSSIBLE ALTERNATE AUDITION
ARRANGEMENTS! </EM></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman,Times,serif"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Tuition for this
program will be <STRONG><U>$175</U> </STRONG>per child. $100 is due at the
audition in August; the balance is due at the 1st rehearsal. Rehearsals
will be held evenings and weekends at locations in the <SPAN
id=lw_1241733713_7><SPAN class=yshortcuts>East Greenbush</SPAN></SPAN> area
including the Elks Club, St. Mary's and <SPAN id=lw_1241733713_8><SPAN
class=yshortcuts>Holy Spirit Church</SPAN></SPAN>. Participants are asked
to provide their conflict schedule at the audition. We do our best to
accommodate schedules, however, due to the limited production time, we allow no
more than 3 absences for this show. <SPAN id=lw_1241733713_9><SPAN
class=yshortcuts>Prior theater experience</SPAN></SPAN> is not required for
participation, however if you have a resume you are encouraged to bring it,
along with a non-returnable photo. Children will be asked to sing
a song of their choosing which can be as simple as <SPAN
id=lw_1241733713_10><SPAN class=yshortcuts>Twinkle Twinkle</SPAN></SPAN> or
Happy Birthday. We will provide a piano accompanist as well as a CD
player.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Audition forms
can be requested in advance by contacting CAPS at: </FONT><A
href="http://us.mc519.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=caps@nycap.rr.com"
target=_blank rel=nofollow ymailto="mailto:caps@nycap.rr.com"><FONT
color=black><SPAN class=yshortcuts><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN
id=lw_1241733713_11><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><A
href="mailto:caps@nycap.rr.com">caps@nycap.rr.com</A>
</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
size=3>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG>Tuition plans can be made by contacting
CAPS prior to auditions. There are a limited number of scholarships
available on a first come first served basis, as well as some possible
opportunities to offset tuition with advertising sales for the productions
program. You MUST contact CAPS prior to auditions to make
arrangements.</STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG></STRONG> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG>Vocal Director: Dr. Joseph
Eppink</STRONG></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG>Parent Production Assistants:
Jennifer Pyle, Cheri Pierce,<FONT color=#ff0000> ONE position still available
for a parent assistant. *Contact CAPS for information.</FONT></STRONG></P></DIV>
<DIV><B><FONT face=Arial,Bold size=2><FONT face=Arial,Bold size=2>
<P align=left>Musical Numbers:</P></B></FONT></FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P align=left>"The Prince Is Giving A Ball!" (The Herald and Cast)</P>
<P align=left>"In My Own Little Corner" (Cinderella)</P>
<P align=left>"Your Majesties/Your Majesties Dance" (The King, Queen, Chef &
Palace Staff)</P>
<P align=left>"Fol-De-Rol" (The Godmother)</P>
<P align=left>"Impossible" (The Godmother and Cinderella)</P>
<P align=left>"The Transformation" (The Godmother, Cinderella, Horses, Coachman
and Footman)</P>
<P align=left>"It's Possible!" (Cinderella and the Godmother)</P>
<P align=left>"Gavotte" (The Prince and Palace Guests)</P>
<P align=left>"Ten Minutes Ago" (The Prince, Cinderella and Palace Guests)</P>
<P align=left>"Stepsisters' Lament" (Portia and Joy)</P>
<P align=left>"When You're Driving Through the Moolight" (Cinderella, the
Stepmother, Portia and Joy)</P>
<P align=left>"A Lovely Night" (Cinderella, the Stepmother, Portia and Joy)</P>
<P align=left>"The Search" (The Herald and the Townspeople, Maidens)</P>
<P>"Wedding Finale: It's Possible!" (The Company)</P></FONT></FONT></DIV></FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><FONT size=3>Capital Area
Productions<BR></FONT></STRONG><A
href="http://www.capitalareaproductions.com"><STRONG><FONT
size=3>www.capitalareaproductions.com</FONT></STRONG></A><BR><STRONG><FONT
size=3>"Named one of the top 2 Childrens Theatre Groups" in the Capital Region"
in the Times Union Best of 2009 Readers
Poll.<BR></FONT></STRONG></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>