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<p id="gmail-m_-4744755457676560499gmail-docs-internal-guid-2842912e-7683-6a37-7844-ac05eb24d651" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Audition
Announcement! Confetti Stage announces auditions for The 2018 Confetti
Fest short play festival, which will feature five one act plays.</span></p><p id="gmail-m_-4744755457676560499gmail-docs-internal-guid-2842912e-7683-6a37-7844-ac05eb24d651" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></p><p id="gmail-m_-4744755457676560499gmail-docs-internal-guid-2842912e-7683-6a37-7844-ac05eb24d651" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Audition dates: <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">August 6 and 7, 2018</span></span>. </span></p><p id="gmail-m_-4744755457676560499gmail-docs-internal-guid-2842912e-7683-6a37-7844-ac05eb24d651" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Show dates: <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">Oct. 5-7</span></span> and 11-14. Tech week 9/28-10/4.</span></p><p id="gmail-m_-4744755457676560499gmail-docs-internal-guid-2842912e-7683-6a37-7844-ac05eb24d651" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Audition location: Albany Masonic Temple, <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=67+Corning+Place&entry=gmail&source=g">67 Corning Place</a></span></p><p id="gmail-m_-4744755457676560499gmail-docs-internal-guid-2842912e-7683-6a37-7844-ac05eb24d651" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Audition time: <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">6:30 pm</span></span> sign in; <span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">7:00 pm</span></span> start.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"></span><span></span><br><span></span></p><span>"The Lovebird"<br>by Stephen Henel<br>Directed by Joe Plock<br><br>Synopsis:
Detectives Blake and Renaldo are investigating what appears to be a
murder/suicide in Albany. It’d be a pretty straight-forward case if it
weren’t for the fact that the man who plunged out of the top floor of
the Albany Hilton was in witness protection after testifying against the
mob. Or that a tight-lipped and menacing stranger was spotted walking
out of the jumper’s room the same morning a woman was found murdered
inside. Was it a crime of passion all along, or a does the stranger know
a lot more than he’s letting on?<br><br>Characters:<br>BLAKE: (Female) Tough but funny homicide detective. Understands people a little bit better than she wishes she did. <br>RENALDO:
(Male) Homicide detective. Former city cop. Can have a bit of a temper.
A recent transfer to Albany who has good chemistry with Blake, and can
easily follow her cues. <br>ROMAN: A person of interest in a murder
investigation. Bored, laconic, and vaguely irritated. It’s always
difficult to read his emotions and intentions.<br><br>"Mermalion"<br>by Stephen Henel<br>Directed by Sean Baldwin<br><br>Synopsis:
It’s The Little Mermaid meets Pygmalion in a bizarre and comedic
theatrical mash-up! Lizelle is a mermaid who dreams of starring in a
smash hit Broadway Musical! Hickory Ickins is a snooty theatrical
director who HATES musicals. When a sinking ship brings the two of them
together, Lizelle must choose between her love of musicals and a
theatrical contract that forbids her from ever singing again!<br><br>Characters:<br>LIZELLE:
(Female) A talented mermaid who is enamored with musical theater.
Although currently an impoverished seller of flowers, she has big dreams
of musical stardom! Although she often gets carried away with her
passions, she is smart enough to know when people are looking down on
her. She is a combination of Eliza Doolittle and Ariel, the Little
Mermaid. Must be able to carry a tune.<br>HICKORY ICKINS: (Male) An
egomaniacal theatrical director who hates musicals with the burning rage
of a thousand suns. For all of his lofty class and education, he is
rarely capable of saying anything with his shows beyond “Hey, look at
me!” Wishes to mold Lizelle into his image of what the perfect "serious" actress should be.<br>CRUSTASION: (Either) Lizelle’s best friend and vocal coach. Also
a crab. He is sarcastic and quippy and very defensive of his friend.
Singing skills a plus!<br>DERRICK: (Male) Prince of some kingdom or
other. Also a member of Hickory’s acting troupe. Goes off in search of
lifeboats and runs into Lizelle under the sea. He is a heartfelt doofus
and easily conned.<br>CLARICE: (Female) Derrick’s doting aunt, who goes
to see all of his shows. She’s an aristocrat and kind of a snob, but
very supportive of Derrick’s various pursuits.<br><br>[some background actors will be needed to play drowning boat passengers]<br><br>"The Aftermath"<br>by Julie Demers<br>Directed by Linda Shirey <br><br>Synopsis:
In a small Alabama town, Hank and Joan, who have each lost a child in a
church bombing, grapple with racial prejudice and the deaths of their
children. They are opposed in the choice of whether or not to rebuild,
each wanting to honor the memory of their child and knowing that the
decision will directly impact the community that is more troubled than
it seems. <br><br>HANK: 40s, Southern African-American man. Loving husband and father, sensitive and reserved. Lost his daughter Ava, 14. <br>JOAN: 40s, Southern white woman. Loving single mother, practical, determined and outspoken. Lost her son John, 15.<br><br>"A Good Argument Could Be Made"<br>by Laura Darling and Joseph Plock<br>Directed by Monica Murphy <br><br>Synopsis:
When the angel and devil that sit on your shoulders aren't whispering
in your ear about right and wrong, they’re still close by and they have
some things to say to each other about the nature of good, evil, and the
choices we make.<br><br>Characters:<br>DAVE (M/F, any age) - an angel
who’s excited for his first assignment on “shoulder duty.” He wants do
good for people and does everything "by the book", but he has ambitions
of his own. <br>ASH (M/F, any age)- a devil who has been on “shoulder
duty” ever since “The Fall.” He is laid-back, sarcastic, and apathetic
about his job. He's doesn't look at the big picture, and is more
concerned with his own comfort and messing with "holier-than-thou"
angels.<br><br>"Sissies"<br>by Nate Beynon <br>Directed by Chris Kowalski <br><br>Oliver
is a struggling character actor who has just walked out of the audition
for a job that could well have unlocked the door to semi-perpetual
employment. He describes the meeting for his on-again/off-again
best-friend-for-life (and roommate) Debora, and tries to justify what
she calls “this really incredibly awesome mistake!”<br><br>OLIVER: a
professional actor who is known and respected in the industry. At least
mid 30’s. Very good at being amusing. Has nursed more than one straight
girl through a break up.<br>DEBORAH: overworked but makes enough money
to pay rent when Oliver can’t. Oliver’s age. Doesn’t mind fighting with
people as long as her job isn’t at stake. Has defended more than one
friend in public. Reeeaaally white.<br>DIRECTOR: good at his job. Means
well. At least one mid level theater award to his credit. Considers
himself progressive. Not young.<br>LANA LANG: Nice. Smarter than people think. Desperate for a ‘second act’ in her career. Talks with a regional accent. Older.</span>
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