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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><img width=350 height=66 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CBCC75.135998F0"></span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Mop & Bucket Co. (MopCo)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UNDERGROUND at Proctors<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CONTACT: <o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Mop & Bucket Company</span></strong><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Michael Burns, at <u><a href="mailto:michaelburns@mopco.org">michaelburns@mopco.org</a></u> or call (518) 248-7430</span><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3<sup>rd</sup> Floor Key Hall, Proctors (432 State St, Schenectady)<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For Immediate Release<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AUDITIONS CALENDAR<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Tuesday, March 1, 2011 <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>– <i>Appt. Only</i></span></strong><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AUDITION NOTICE for IMPROV</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>SCHENECTADY --- <b>The Mop & Bucket Co.</b>, the Capital District’s premiere improv company is holding auditions for experienced improvisers on Tuesday, March 1 by appointment only, 3:30-6 p.m in the MopCo Headquarters, Proctor’s, 432 State St. in Schenectady. Looking for improvisors that are committed to fun, developing new formats, and performing in a welcoming environment.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information and to schedule appointments, contact Michael Burns, at <u><a href="mailto:michaelburns@mopco.org">michaelburns@mopco.org</a></u>. Headshots and resumes are welcomed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CONTACTS:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;text-autospace:none'><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information about <b>The Mop & Bucket Co.: <o:p></o:p></b></span></i></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Michael Burns</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>,</span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="http://www.mopco.org/"><span style='color:#0100FF'>www.mopco.org</span></a>, <a href="mailto:michaelburns@mopco.org">michaelburns@mopco.org</a> (518)248-7430: Artistic Director, founder of the Mop & Bucket Co; Michael is multitalented theater performer - acting, directing, stage managing - you name it, he’s done it. The Mop & Bucket Co. (MopCo), started by Michael Burns with the help of Kat Koppett, a fellow improv actress who recently relocated to the Capital District from San Francisco (BATS Improv). The combination of Michael & Kat's talents catapulted MopCo forward and they are still the driving force of the company today. Michael was introduced to improv in college; it's a way to do shows using few materials, relying on the strength of the performers and the wit of the audience. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Kat Koppett, </span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.mopco.org/"><span style='color:#0100FF'>www.mopco.org</span></a>, <a href="mailto:katkoppett@mopco.org">katkoppett@mopco.org</a> (518) 847-9882: Training Director; Kat is a 20-year improv veteran, including stints with improv companies in NYC (Freestyle Repertory Theatre) and San Francisco (BATS Improv). Creator Spontaneous Broadway, now performed regularly all over the world. In addition to performing, Kat is the founder of Koppett + Co., a consulting and training company specializing in the use of improvisation. <a href="http://www.koppett.com/">http://www.koppett.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>