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<div align=justify>The Valatie Community Theatre announces auditions for </FONT><B><I><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>A Christmas Carol</B></FONT></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>, </FONT></FONT><B><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>The Musical </B></I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>directed by Gail Nadeem Helfer and choreographed by Deborah Langenfeld Anthony. </div>
<div align=justify>Charles Dickens’ classic gets the full Broadway treatment by the team of Alan Menken (</FONT><I><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>Beauty and the Beast</I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>), Lynn Ahrens (</FONT><I><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>Ragtime, Seussical</I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>) and Mike Okrent (</FONT><I><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>Crazy for You</I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>). This musical adaptation of a timeless story is told again with a heart warming musical score that appeals to all ages. </div>
<div align=justify>The Director seeks a large cast of varying types and ages, all of whom need to sing and move well. Production dates are December 9, 10, 11; 16, 17 and 18. </div></FONT><B><FONT size=4><FONT size=4>
<div align=justify><FONT face="Times New Roman">AUDITION INFORMATION</FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman">: All auditions will be held at the Valatie Community Theatre, 3031 Main Street, Valatie, NY 12184. </FONT></div></FONT><B><U><FONT size=4><FONT size=4>
<div align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Auditions for children (7 years to 13 years)* </FONT></div></U>
<div align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Saturday 9/17 </FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman">9:00 am - 11:00 am </FONT></div></FONT><FONT size=4>
<div align=justify>Child actors without previous audition experience may use a traditional holiday song/carol or another non-rock song that they know well. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. No singing </FONT><I><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>a capella </I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>please. Children should be accompanied by a parent. </div></FONT><B><U><FONT size=4><FONT size=4>
<div align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Auditions for Teens and Adults * </FONT></div></U>
<div align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Thursday 9/15 and Friday 9/16: </FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman">4:00 pm - 6:00 pm </FONT></div>
<div align=left>7:00 pm - 9:00 pm </div></FONT><B><FONT size=4><FONT size=4>
<div align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Saturday 9/17: </FONT></B></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman">12:00 pm - 2:00 pm </FONT></div><U>
<div align=left>Audition Requirements</U>: </div></FONT><FONT size=4>
<div align=justify>Auditioners are asked to sing a memorized non-rock song (in English) no longer than 1 minute in length which shows their range. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key; a piano accompanist will be provided. No singing </FONT><I><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>a capella </I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>please. You will be asked to read a short passage to determine your ability to interpret and project. This will be provided at the audition. </div></FONT><B><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>
<div align=justify>* </FONT></FONT><I><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4><FONT face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size=4>You can save time on audition day by bringing your conflict information with you. You will be asked to list your conflicts at auditions. </div></B></I></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>
<div>The Valatie Community Theatre has an open call casting policy. All roles are open, none are precast and everyone is encouraged to audition. For additional information, including a complete cast list please visit the theatre’s web site: </FONT><U><FONT color=#0000ff size=4><FONT color=#0000ff size=4>www.valatietheatre.org</U></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>. Questions? </FONT><U><FONT color=#0000ff size=4><FONT color=#0000ff size=4>info@valatietheatre.org</U></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>. <VAR id=yui-ie-cursor></VAR></div></FONT></div></body></html>