<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><p><span class="style33" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); "><span class="style52" style="font-size: xx-large; color: rgb(0, 0, 128); "><span class="style11"><strong>C.A.S.T.</strong> </span></span><span class="style57" style="font-size: large; "><em><strong>(Creative Arts at Steamer Ten) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; ">presents</span></strong></em></span></span></p>
<p><img alt="" src="http://steamer10theatre.org/Images/Title.gif" width="267" height="40"></p><p class="style58" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); ">Book by Michael Stewart<br>Music by Charles Strouse<br>Lyrics by Lee Adams<br>
Originally Produced by Edward Padula</p><p class="style58" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); ">Directed and Choreographed by Suzie Dunn<br>Musical Direction by Robert Rice</p><p class="style78" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-size: xx-large; text-decoration: underline; ">
<strong>Auditions</strong></p><p class="style61" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-size: x-large; "><strong>Tuesday, June 8 from 5-9pm at <a href="http://steamer10theatre.org/Pages/Directions.htm">Steamer No. 10 Theatre</a><br>
Wednesday, June 9 from 5-8pm at <a href="http://steamer10theatre.org/Pages/Directions.htm">Steamer No. 10 Theatre</a></strong></p><p><span style="color: navy; ">All roles are open for actors, singers, dancers, and anyone else (ages 8+) who is interested in putting on a musical and having a good time while they are at it! There is a $150 tuition charge for performers under the age of 18. Tuition will be waived for experienced adult performers, with the understanding that their involvement will increase the educational opportunities of the younger performers. Everyone will be required to provide their own tights and dance shoes, which can be purchased at a discount through the program.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: navy; ">Please prepare 16 bars from a Broadway standard (nothing from the show, please). There will be a short dance call, so wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in. Please bring an 8 x 10 headshot and performance resume if you have them, although they are not necessary. We want to emphasize that this is an excellent opportunity for kids with varying degrees of experience to learn the about putting on a show.</span></p>
<p><span class="style58" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); "> </span><span class="style58" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); "><em>Bye Bye Birdie</em> is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It is a satire done with the fondest affection, and tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. </span><span class="style59" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-style: italic; ">An English Teacher, What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids, Rosie</span><span class="style58" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); "> and </span><span class="style59" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-style: italic; ">Spanish Rose</span><span class="style58" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); "> are musical theatre classics. This is the tops in imagination and good old fashion fun.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: navy; ">The first read-through will be held on Tuesday, June 29 and the first sing-through will be held on Wednesday, June 30. Rehearsals will begin on July 6 and will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through August 12. Tech week starts on Sunday, August 15 and continues every night through Thursday, August 19. Performances will be at 7 pm on August 20 & 21 (Friday & Saturday), and at 2 pm on August 21 & 22 (Saturday & Sunday). Participants are responsible for attending every rehearsal for which they are called, although they may not be called for every rehearsal. Everyone involved with the show must be present at every rehearsal during tech week.</span></p>
<p class="style74" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); text-align: center; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: underline; "><strong>Tuition</strong></p><p class="style73" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); text-align: left; ">Tuition covers the expenses of instruction, <span style="color: navy; ">costumes, props, scenery</span>, rehearsal and performance space, licensing, and insurance. A non-refundable $50 deposit is due for each student at the first read-through (June 29); the balance is due at the first rehearsal (July 6). There is a 5% tuition reduction for each registered referral, and non-cumulative 10% tuition reduction for siblings. We also offer a tuition assistance program for qualifying families.</p>
<p class="style4" style="text-align: center; "><span class="style66" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt; "><strong>The Instructors</strong></span></p><p class="style3" style="text-align: left; ">
<span class="style33" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128); "><strong>Director/Choreographer Suzie Dunn</strong></span><span style="color: navy; "> has been a Dance and Drama instructor for over 10 years. With a dual major in Elementary Education and Theater, she taught acting and dance at the Oakland Gardens School for the Arts in Queens, NY, directing over 40 stage productions and 7 full scale musicals. She has trained in NYC with the Broadway Theater Institute, The People's Improv Theater, The Judith Shakespeare Company and with Ms. Anne Pearlstine for vocals. Now living in Albany, she is happy to be a part of The Steamer 10 Theater Company.</span></p>
<p class="style51" style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 128); "><strong>Musical Director Robert Rice</strong> has been studying music for over 15 years. He studied piano with Mrs. Dolores Steeley and studied voice at Eastman School of Music. He has also participated in numerous choirs, chamber groups, and musical theater productions throughout High School and College. He spent two years in Japan teaching and putting together small English musical productions with his students. He most recently musically directed <em>Seussical</em> and <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> for the C.A.S.T. program.</p>
<p><span class="style58" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); ">For more information, write to </span><span class="style58" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); "><a href="mailto:CAST@steamer10theatre.org?subject=2010%20Summer%20Sessions">CAST@steamer10theatre.org</a>.</span></p>
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