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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Contact: Neil Jones, 518-253-1253<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></H1>
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<DIV class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">ALBANY ? Confetti Stage, Inc. announces auditions for its upcoming productions of Blanche Marvin?s ?Peter and the Wolf?<I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></I></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>?Peter and the Wolf? synopsis:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman">a parody of Checkhov?s<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Cherry Orchard. </I><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It shows the child?s confusion when faced with the adult world, particularly the selling of their house at auction.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In Act II, one proceeds to retell the story, but in terms of the child?s point of view.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Adults become the animals, matching their colors and disposition from human to animal.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Prokofeiv score is kept in its entirety throughout the second act.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Auditions will be June 14 at 7:00pm at the Confetti Stage Studio in the Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 40 Russell Road. Rehearsals begin June 16.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Auditions are open to actors ages 12 to adult.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> There are roles for 2 women, 4 men, and 1 boy. </SPAN>Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Pay is possible.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Performances will be July 15, 16, & 17.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Possible performances in other cities will be discussed with the cast at the first rehearsal and subject to cast and board approval.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Letter Gothic'"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Confetti Stage was founded to explore the human experience common to us all while illuminating the myriad diversities which define us as groups and individuals.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Confetti Stage promotes acceptance, diversity, and understanding through the creation of dynamic and inspirational productions and educational opportunities.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We strive to maintain the highest possible level of artistic standards while fostering collaboration and mutual respect among artists.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>For more information, visit </FONT><A href="http://www.confettistage.com/"><U><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#800080>www.confettistage.com</FONT></U></A><FONT face="Times New Roman"> or contact Neil Jones<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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