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<P><FONT SIZE=2>The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, NY is<BR>
AUDITIONING CHILDREN<BR>
for productions of<BR>
THE MUSIC MAN & LOST IN THE STARS<BR>
In the auditorium of Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School<BR>
Friday, April 20, 4pm-8pm & Saturday, April 21, 10am-6pm<BR>
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THE MUSIC MAN rehearsals begin June 4.<BR>
Performances July 14, 20, 24*, 26, 28*, 30*, August 2, 4*, 6*, 12*, 19* 21*, 24<BR>
LOST IN THE STARS rehearsals begin June 18.<BR>
Performances July 22*, 28, August 3, 7*, 11, 16, 18*, 20*, 25*<BR>
*=Matinee<BR>
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For THE MUSIC MAN, casting boys and girls for the ensemble ages 8-14, including the following roles:<BR>
Winthrop Paroo: Strong singer/actor, some dance. Marion’s lisping younger brother. Solos include “Gary, Indiana” & “The Wells Fargo Wagon.”<BR>
Amaryllis: Strong singer/actor. Marion’s young piano student.<BR>
Gracie Shinn: Strong singer.<BR>
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For LOST IN THE STARS, casting boys and girls for the ensemble ages 8-14, including the following roles:<BR>
Alex: black, strong singer/actor. Nephew of the Stephen (lead role). Sings “Big Mole.”<BR>
Edward Jarvis: speaking role. A white boy, to whom friendship with a black child his own age seems quite natural, despite his grandfather’s racist views.<BR>
Nita: Small speaking role for a young black girl.<BR>
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Please prepare 1 song to be performed with piano accompaniment (please bring sheet music for pianist) and a short monologue (approximately 30 seconds long).<BR>
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More information is available at our web site: www.glimmerglass.org<BR>
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NOTE: THE MUSIC MAN may tour September 30-October 15. All expenses paid (travel, lodging, food) for children and 1 parent/guardian each.<BR>
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