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--></style><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16pt;'>PERFORMING SMARTS PRESENTS
AUDITIONS FOR A STUDENT PRODUCTION OF:</span></p><div dir="ltr"><font face="Times New Roman">
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 150%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;'>Directed By:<span>
</span>Eric Shovah</span></p><p style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 150%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;'>Co-Produced
By:<span> </span>Eric Shovah & Marlene
Countermine</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 150%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;'>Musical Direction By:<span> </span>Linda Zannitto</span></p><p style="text-align: center; line-height: 150%;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 150%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;'>Choreographed By:<span>
</span>Heather D’Arcy</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Audition
Dates:</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'><span> </span>April 22 and
23, 2013</span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'><b>Audition Time:</b><span> </span>6:00pm
sign-in, 6:30pm start time</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Audition
Location:</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'><span> </span>Rexford
United Methodist Church (18 Main Street, Rexford, NY 12148)</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Rehearsals: </strong>Rehearsals will likely be on Monday and Wednesday evenings (starting at 6 or 7pm) and Sunday afternoons (starting at 1 or 2pm) - the production staff is willing to work around conflicts presented at the time of auditions and not every cast member will be needed at every rehearsal.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Performance
Dates:</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'><span> </span>July 26-28,
2013</span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'><strong></strong></span> </p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;'> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;'><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>THERE IS NO TUITION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCTION!</strong></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt;'></span> </p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Please prepare 16-32 bars of music from a Broadway
Musical (bring sheet music – in the correct key). No a capella singing!<span> </span>Also, come prepared to dance, move, and
engage in some physical comedy.<span> </span>There
will be no reading portion of the audition as the entire show is sung and
danced.<span> </span></span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Show Synopsis:<span>
</span>The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant
life in this delightful musical parable.<span>
</span>Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic
dreams.<span> </span>When he is sold into slavery by
his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures
in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged.<span> </span>Joseph’s gift of interpreting dreams
eventually leads him to become Pharaoh’s number two.<span> </span>After testing his brothers integrity, Joseph
eventually reconciles with his brothers.<span>
</span>The show is a fast moving, fun musical which encompasses styles of Elvis,
country-western, calypso, bubble-gum pop, rock ‘n roll, French dirge, rap and
much more!</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>No roles are precast and the show provides an
opportunity to highlight and showcase many individuals and talents while still
creating an ensemble of people working together.<span> </span>Auditions are open to students currently in 8<sup>th</sup>-12<sup>th</sup>
grade.<span> </span>There will be a separate audition
for the kids chorus (2<sup>nd</sup>-7<sup>th</sup> grade) who are also featured
at points during the show.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Please bring a calendar of conflicts to the auditions.<span> </span>Call backs may be held if needed.<span> </span>Performances and rehearsals will take place
in Rexford, NY.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'></span> </p><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>To contact the director with questions or for audition information, please visit <a href="http://www.performingsmarts.com">www.performingsmarts.com</a>.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>CHARACTERS:</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Narrator</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>
(<u>female</u>) – not of the time or place of the action.<span> </span>The Narrator(s) tell the story though word
and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his
brothers.<span> </span>This role may be divided up to
provide more opportunities for performers.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Joseph</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>
(<u>male</u>) – his father’s obvious favorite.<span>
</span>He shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future.<span> </span>Loveable, charming.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Jacob</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>
(<u>male</u>) – the father of twelve sons, his favorite being Joseph.<span> </span>At times he may appear unfair or shallow, but
he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognizes the future calling of
Joseph.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Joseph’s
Eleven Brothers</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> (<u>male or female</u>) – although
acting usually as a group, they each have their own different personalities,
talents, and flaws.<span> </span>As a group they sell
Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and
how they can make amends.<span> </span>They sing and
dance their way through many situations and places. Several of the brothers
singing the lead in songs of varying styles.<span>
</span>A versatile group!</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Ensemble</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>
(<u>male or female</u>)</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><u><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>The following roles will be played by
Ensemble members and the Brothers as well</span></u><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>:</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Potiphar</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>
– a powerful and rich Egyptian who purchases Joseph.<span> </span>A jealous man.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Mrs.
Potiphar</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'> – beautiful and scheming, she tries to seduce
Joseph but is unsuccessful.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Ishmaelites</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>
– they buy Joseph as a slave and take him to Egypt.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Baker
– </span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>one
of Pharaoh’s servants – Joseph predicts he will die. </span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Butler</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>
– servant of Pharaoh – Joseph predicts he will live.<span> </span>He tells Pharaoh of Joseph’s abilities.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
</font><p style="text-align: center;" class="ecxMsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>Pharaoh</span></b><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;'>
– the most powerful man in Egypt and considered a god on earth.<span> </span>He is played as an Elvis Presley-style
figure.</span></p><font face="Times New Roman">
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