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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:50%"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:50%;font-family:'BellBottom.Laser'">Schenectady Light Opera Company</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:50%"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:50%;font-family:'BellBottom.Laser'"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:50%"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:50%;font-family:'BellBottom.Laser'"><img src="cid:ii_150d99b1425961be" alt="Inline image 1" width="535" height="192"><br></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Book and Lyrics by </b>Gerome Ragni & James Rado</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Music by</b> Galt MacDermot </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Auditions</b>: December 7 and 8 at 7:00pm<b><span style="font-size:16pt"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Callback</b>: December 9 at 7:00pm<b></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Audition/Callback Location: NEW THEATRE - 427 Franklin St. Schenectady, NY </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Director- <b>Michael Gatzendorfer</b>; Producers- <b>Kimberly Reilly</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Music Director- <b>Adrienne Sherman</b>; Choreographer- <b>Brittney Leigh Glenn</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Assistant Director-<b> Nik Gatzendorfer</b>;<b> </b>Production Stage Manager-<b> Sophia Morris</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i>Performance Dates: <b>March 11-13</b></i> <b><i>& 17-20, 2016</i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';color:black;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">Bring sheet music in the correct key, accompanist provided. Prepare a contrasting song; up-tempo rock and be prepared to read a monologue. Music should be in the style of the show, no recorded music or</span><span style="font-family:'Comic Sans MS';color:black"> <span style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">a-capella singing. All Roles Open. All performers must be able to move/dance well. HAIR confronts issues with race, freedom of speech, drug use and does not require nudity.</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Comic Sans MS';color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">The exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace, and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. The show features unforgettable songs such as "<i>Aquarius</i>", "</span><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Comic Sans MS';color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">Let the SunShine In</span></i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Comic Sans MS';color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">", "<i>Good Morning Sunshine</i>" and "<i>Easy to be Hard</i>." Its relevance is undeniable and its' energy Unbridled, and its truth Unwavering.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Times"></span></p>
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<b>GEORGE BERGER </b>(Rock Baritone/Tenor) the charismatic tribe leader; sings "<i>Donna</i>" and "<i>Hair</i>"<br>
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<b>CLAUDE</b> (Rock Baritone/Tenor) the young soldier going off to war; sings "<i>Manchester England</i>" and "<i>Where Do I Go</i>"<br>
<b><br>SHEILA </b>(Rock Alto/Belter) NYU student and passionate protester. The most intelligent of the tribe; a strong voice and presence.<br>
<b><br>JEANIE </b>(Alto) Wise, passionate, quirky, caring.<br>
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<b>CRISSY</b> (Mezzo) A young lovelorn flower child.<br>
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<b>DIONNE</b> (Soul/Rock Alto/Mezzo Belt) African-American - Energetic and fun. Great with comedy.<br>
<b><br>HUD </b>(Soul/Rock Baritone/Tenor) African-American High energy, spiritual performer with a strong presence.<br>
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<b>WOOF</b> (Rock Baritone/Tenor) Loves life and Mother Earth. High energy, versatile comic performer<br>
<br>Other "Named" roles (various vocal ranges): <b>Steve, Ron, Leata, Paul, Walter, Hiram, Hubert, Suzannah, Mary, Emmaretta, Diane, Margorie<br>
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<b>TOURIST COUPLE </b>Margaret Mead and husband. Strong comic timing. Margaret sings "<i>My Conviction.</i>"<br>
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<b>THE TRIBE </b>(All Ethnicities/various vocal ranges): This is not a typical musical chorus, as the entire cast is a true ensemble. Tribe members sing lead in many featured songs including "<i>Aquarius</i>", "<i>Black Boys</i>", "<i>White Boys</i>", "<i>Walking in Space</i>", "</span><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Comic Sans MS';color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">ElectricBlues</span></i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Comic Sans MS';color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">", etc., and play many roles in the show including the principals, parents, historical figures, and more. Energetic, creative performers with heart and passion.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For additional information, please contact the director <b>Michael Gatzendorfer</b> at <a href="mailto:artisticdirector@sloctheater.org">artisticdirector@sloctheater.org</a> <b></b></p>
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<div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><em>Sincerely,</em></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px">Michael Gatzendorfer</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Artistic Director</strong></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px">O. 1-877-350-7378</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px">M. 518-257-0389</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><i><a href="mailto:artisticdirector@sloctheater.org" target="_blank">artisticdirector@sloctheater.org</a> </i><br></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px">Schenectady Light Opera Company</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>PO Box 1006</strong></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Schenectady, NY 12301</strong></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>