<div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto"><div><br><b><font size="4">LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!</font></b></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div dir="ltr"><p align="center" style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><font size="4">Schenectady Light Opera Company’s Youth Theater</font></b><b></b></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"></span><p align="center" style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font size="4"> </font><b><i><font size="4">AUDITIONS</font></i></b><b><font size="4"> for FOOTLOOSE</font></b></span></p><p align="center" style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font size="4"><img width="400" height="243" alt="FOOTLOOSE" src="http://sloctheater.org/2017IMAGES/FL-400.jpg"></font></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Audition Dates and Time:</i></b></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"></span></span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Monday, August 15, 2016 and Tuesday, August 16, 2016. </span></span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><u style="text-align:center;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Sign-in begins at 6:30 p.m.</u></span></span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> </span></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"></span></span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Call backs on Wednesday, August 17,2016 at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Location:</i></b> Schenectady Light Opera Company, </span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY</span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Performance Dates & Times:</i></b> November 11-13 & 17-20, 2016</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><b><i style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Rehearsal Information: </i></b></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">All rehearsals will be held at SLOC.</span><b style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> </b><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Rehearsals will begin on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 6:30 (read-through and parent meeting) and will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-9:30 and Sunday from 1:00-5:00.</span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> </span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Director:</i></b> Christopher Stefani</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><b style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><i>Producers:</i></b><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> </span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Mary Darcy & Melissa Putterman-Hoffmann</span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Musical Director:</i></b> Tyler Thomas </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Choreographer:</i></b> Trish Dembling</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><b><i>Assistant Director:</i></b> Matthew Dembling</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><br></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>INFORMATION FOR THE AUDITIONER</i></b><b><i></i></b></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><b style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><i></i></b></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Auditioners should be in <u><b>9th-12th grade</b></u> and should come prepared, with sheet music, to sing 16-32 bars of a musical theater song in the appropriate key. <u>It is requested that no songs from the show be used for the audition.</u> </span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">An accompanist will be provided.</span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> </span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">There will be no a capella singing.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">In addition, auditioners </span><u style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">may</u><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> be asked to read sides from the show that will be provided.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Dance auditions will be conducted the same evening.</span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> </span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Please wear/bring comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear to dance in.</span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Headshots and resumes are requested, but not required.</span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> </span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i><u>Special Note</u></i></b><i>:</i> It is required that you bring a list of any conflicts that you may have between the audition dates and the dates of the show. This production will require the actors to be present at most rehearsals. Only minimal conflicts will be accepted, and must be approved, in advance, by the production team.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>ABOUT THE SHOW</i></b><b></b></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b></b></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Music by</i></b> Tom Snow</span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Lyrics by</i></b> Dean Pitchford</span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>Book by</i></b> Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie</span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>THE STORY</i></b></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. </span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><i>CHARACTER BREAKDOWN</i></b><b></b></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b></b></span></p><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"> </p><div title="Page 1"><dt><font style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>REN MCCORMACK </u></b>(Lead, Tenor, Strong Dancer) </font></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Ren is seen as a young rebel always getting into trouble, but at heart he is an energetic young man who is dealing with the pain of his father's absence. He emotes this pain through his quirky sarcasm and by dancing.</span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u><br></u></b></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>REVERAND SHAW MOORE</u></b> (Lead, Baritone) </span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Reverend Moore is the most powerful figure in Beaumont. He is a stern, strict, solemn man with a booming voice who runs the town with an iron fist. However he also has a tender side and is struggling with the loss of his son. </span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>ARIEL MOORE </u></b>(Lead, Mezzo-Soprano, Strong Dancer) </span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">She is the preacher's daughter. At first glimpse it would appear that she is the perfect girl; beautiful, perky, energetic. But look closer and you will find that she is her father's worst nightmare. She is energetic, strong willed, and sharp tongued.</span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>VI MOORE </u></b>(Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano )</span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">The strong-willed preacher's wife who holds the moral fiber of Beaumont in her upright stance. She feels she is losing her husband and daughter and doesn't know what to do. She ultimately is responsible for holding her family together after its terrible loss.</span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><u><b>RUSTY </b></u>(Supporting, Soprano) </span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Ariel's friend. A bit of a ditz but knows everything about everybody.</span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><u><b>WILARD HEWITT </b></u>(Supporting, Tenor, Strong Dancer) </span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big crush. He quickly befriends Ren and shows him the rules and regulations of living in Beaumont.</span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u><br></u></b></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>ETHEL MCCORMACK </u></b>(Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano) </span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Ren's mother. She is a strong willed, outspoken single parent who would do anything for her son. </span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><u><b>CHUCK CRANSTON </b></u>(Supporting, Tenor) </span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">A motorcycle riding, foul mouthed, leather wearing hooligan who takes one look at Ren and realizes that there's only room for one bad boy in this town. He is dating the one girl that Ren obviously has a crush on, Ariel.</span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>URLEEN </u></b>(Featured, Soprano) </span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Ariel's friend. The smart one of the group. </span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><u><b><br></b></u></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>WENDY JO</u></b>(Featured, Mezzo-Soprano) </span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Ariel's friend. Soft-spoken but sure knows a lot about Beaumont and the town rules. </span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><u><b>LYLE, TRAVIS</b></u> (Featured, Tenors)</span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Chuck's friends.</span></dd><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><u><b>JETER, BICKLE, GARVIN</b></u> (Featured, Tenor, Baritone)</span></dt><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Willard's country friends.</span></dd></div><div title="Page 1"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></div><div title="Page 1"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>COWBOY BOB </u></b>( Featured, Tenor)</span></div><div title="Page 1"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"> Lead Vocalist at the Bar-B-Que</span></div><div title="Page 1"><dd><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dd></div><div title="Page 1"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></div><div title="Page 1"><dt><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></dt></div><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><font></font></span><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u>ENSEMBLE (Townspeople and High School Students)</u></b> – The ensemble is very busy as there are several large numbers featuring them. Whether they are the townspeople, leaders of the town, teachers, or high school students, they are vital to creating the world of Beaumont. There are also several featured spoken roles that double in the ensemble as well: BETTY BLAST, PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK, LULU WARNICKER, WES WARNICKER, COACH ROGER DUNBAR, and ELEANOR DUNBAR.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><i>Please e-mail the Producers, Mary Darcy and Melissa Putterman-Hoffmann at, </i><a href="mailto:mary@marydarcy.org" target="_blank">mary@marydarcy.org</a> or <a href="mailto:mputtermanhoffmann@gmail.com" target="_blank">mputtermanhoffmann@gmail.com</a> </span><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><i>with any questions.</i></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 1.35em;padding:0px"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><b><u><font size="4">The production team looks forward to seeing you at auditions!!!</font></u></b></span></p></div>
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