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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>Auditions for WAR STORIES sponsored by Empire State College (notice below) have been postponed to August. An announcement about the new audition date will be posted here in a few weeks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>Thank you for your support and patience—<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>Cindy Bates<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'>_________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Auditions for WAR STORIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Actors, Singers, & Modern Dancers Needed!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><s><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Monday, July 11<sup>th</sup> at 6pm</span></s></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:red'>POSTPONED TO AUGUST 2011 – Time and Date TBA</span></b><b><s><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></s></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Empire State College, Northeast Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>21 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><i>War Stories</i> is an original performance piece comprised of stories, poems, songs, and artwork created by members of the Empire State College community. These various forms of expression have been woven together into a script that collectively provides a multivocal story about war. A wide range of experiences are expressed in the production from the stories of combat veterans to the emotions of those on the homefront who have lost loved ones in war. The piece does not have a political point of view but rather tries to share the thoughts and feelings of a diverse group of people. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The style of <i>War Stories</i> is akin to “spoken word.” Performers will primarily be asked to memorize and perform monologues although there are some pieces in dialogue as well as some collective ensemble pieces. There are some opportunities for live music and song in the production. There are also some opportunities for modern dancers to create movement to underscore certain texts or songs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Auditions will be held with excerpts from the script. <u>All performers should bring a resume</u> and, if possible, a headshot. Actors do not need to prepare monologues in advance. Dancers and singers should be prepared to discuss their experience with the director. If necessary, additional auditions will be held for these specialty performers. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>The performance of <i>War Stories</i> will be held at Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady, NY in the GE Theater on Thursday, November 3<sup>rd</sup> at 7:30pm. </b>Rehearsals will be scheduled in the Capital Region area based on performer availability; performers should be available for more rehearsals in the two weeks leading up to the production. Performers will not be paid.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pre-registering for auditions is not necessary but it is appreciated. To sign up for auditions or if you have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:War.Stories@esc.edu">War.Stories@esc.edu</a> or call Cindy Bates at 518-388-0483. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>