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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Albany Civic Theater announces AUDITIONS for the second show of its 61st Season, “Looking For Normal” by Jane Anderson, directed by Brian Sheldon.</span></p>
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<b>Audition Dates</b>: Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Time:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Sign-ins both nights begin at 7 PM, auditions begin at 7:30 PM</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Place:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave., Albany NY</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Show dates: </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2015</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pay-what-you-will previe</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">w: Thursday, November 5</span></p>
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There is no need to prepare a monologue; auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.</span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The nine characters in “Looking For Normal” are listed below. The play is about </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Roy and Irma who have been married for twenty-five years. They have two children. They live in the heartland. They're respected members of their church and their community. When Roy and Irma go to their pastor for marriage counseling, Roy confesses that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and would like to have a sex change. As would be expected, Irma throws Roy out of the house. A humorous, poignant look at gender issues and social ties that bind.</span> </p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To be considered for a role, an actor must be able to play in the age range indicated. </span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Roy: 45-55. Middle-class working man. Works for a John Deere plant. </span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Irma: 45-55. Roy's wife of 25 years. Mother of two. Housewife. Has spent most of her time focusing on the simpler things in life.</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Patty Ann: 12-16. Their Daughter. Smart-mouthed and extremely intelligent, going through puberty. Actor must be comfortable with colorful language. </span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wayne: 21-26. Their Son. Works as a roadie for a travelling band. Is distant from the family. Has some pent up emotional problems when it comes to his father.</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reverend Muncie: 25-50. Priest of the local church. Easy going and eager to help. Reaches his congregation with a newer hip approach.</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Frank: 35-55. Roy’s boss. Simple, and straight to the point. </span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Roy Sr. 70-75. Strong silent type. Traditional midwest life style.</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Em: 70-75. Deeply caring mother of Roy. Traditional midwest life style</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Grandma Ruth: 70-90. Ghost of Roy’s Grandmother. Lived her life as a man before it was at all acceptable.<br />
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<p style="background: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you have any questions about characters or the show itself, contact director Brian Sheldon at </span><span style="background: rgb(246, 247, 248); font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Brianactorsheldon@gmail.com.</span><span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
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<p style="background: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Albany Civic Theater website: </span><a href="http://mail.albanycivictheater.org/Main/www.albanycivictheater.org"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">www.albanycivictheater.org</span></a> <span style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212); font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
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