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<DIV>Schenectady Civic Players Announce Auditions for William Shakespeare's THE
TEMPEST</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> A<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN">uditions for </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">William
Shakespeare</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN">’s </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; language: EN">The </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Tempest</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN"> will be held on Tuesday, </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">June 14</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN"> and Thursday, </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">June 16</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN"> at 7:30 p.m. in the Playhouse, 12 South
Church Street in Schenectady.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Registration for auditions begins at 7:00 p.m. each night.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The production will be directed by
Richard Michael Roe.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Often seen as the
playwright's farewell to the theatre world, Shakespeare's </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">The
Tempest </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">reveals a world of
illusions and magic—where an angry sorcerer manipulates spirits and humans alike
in his search for revenge. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Banished to an
abandoned island by his power-hungry brother, the Duke of Milan, Prospero seizes
his opportunity for retribution in a powerful storm that shipwrecks the Duke and
his nobles on the island. The story of a man who realizes that the sole way to
regain his humanity is to relinquish his omnipotent control, </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">The
Tempest </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">is a powerful tale
that unites Shakespeare's celebrated themes of love, man's vulnerability and
forgiveness.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This production of
</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">The
Tempest</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> will have a
classic movie twist.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The production
will be designed and staged as an homage to the great Italian director Federico
Fellini, a master storyteller and visionary, using ideas from his classics
“Juliet of the Spirits,” “La Dolce Vita” and “Amacord”.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It will incorporate masks, mod clothing,
magic and the music of Nino Rota.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN">AVAILABLE
ROLES</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Alonso</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - King of Naples,
40-60.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Sebastian</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - Alonso’s
brother, 40-60.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Prospero</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - Duke of Milan
and sorcerer of the island, late 30’s to 50’s.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Antonio</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - Prospero’s
brother and the “villain”, 30-50.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Ferdinand</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - Alonso’s son and
the young hero, 20’s.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Gonzalo</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">—a courtier,
40-60.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Caliban</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - an island
creature, half man and half fish, age open.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Trincula</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - a female
(director’s choice) clown, age open.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Stephano</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - a drunken
butler, age open.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Miranda</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - Prospero’s
daughter, 18-25.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Ariel</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - a spirit and
Prospero’s servant, male or female, age open.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Also needed: 4-6
multiple part playing actors and actresses, age open, to play sailors, nymphs,
and other roles.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These parts are
the most “theatrical,” and exceptionally important.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Auditioners should
look over the script before auditions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Prepared monologues are gratefully entertained.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Any experience with dance, tumbling,
acrobatics and stage combat is welcome.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Actors will also be integral in creating their own masks/characters for
some of the fantasy creatures...so an imagination will
help!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Performance dates are
October 21-23 and 26-30, 2005.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For
more information about auditions contact director Richard Michael Roe at
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">.</SPAN><SPAN
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