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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Lake George, NY:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></B>The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama, a non-profit organization formed in 2005 is seeking performers for a new stage adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper’s <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">The Last of the Mohicans</B>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Auditions will be conducted on Monday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 18 from 6-10PM in the theatre of Adirondack Community College, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY .</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Additional auditions will be conducted in the Capital District Area later in May.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Characters include 15 male roles including British soldiers and officers, as well as Native American portrayals, and 5 women’s roles.</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Performers must be available to attend all rehearsals beginning June 20 and running Monday through Thursday evenings at ACC.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">The summer public performance schedule will be August 5-10<SUP>th</SUP> and will be staged in the courtyard of the Fort William Henry Museum in Lake George this year. Selected cast must be available for the full production schedule.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><STRONG>All positions will be paid a stipend at the completion of the contract.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">This outdoor drama production is being supported in part by the Warren County Tourism Occupancy Tax Fund with additional assistance from the Town of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lake George</st1:place></st1:City> and The Fort William Henry Corporation.</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Visit </FONT><A href="http://www.lastofthemohicans.org/"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">www.LastoftheMohicans.org</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> for more project information and a character breakdown.</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Performers wishing to audition should prepare a one minute monologue showcasing vocal projection and be prepared to read from the script.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To schedule an appointment, please call 518-257-6659 or email to </FONT><A href="mailto:audtions@LastoftheMohicans.org"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">audtions@LastoftheMohicans.org</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please submit a photo and resume no later than Monday, May 10.</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Contact:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Michael Dufault, founder/producer</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></SPAN><A href="mailto:Michael_dufault@msn.com"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Michael_dufault@msn.com</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></DIV></td></tr></table><br>