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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 14pt;">Upstage Productions, Inc.</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#323130"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 14pt;">Announces Additional Auditions for a fall production of</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#323130"><o:p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 14pt;">“Matilda, The Musical”</span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#323130"><o:p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 16pt;">Additional audition slots have been added for our Nov. 19 – 21, 2021 production of
</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 16pt;"><i>Matilda</i></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 16pt;">.
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 16pt;">Due to an overwhelming response, Upstage has added an additional audition date of Saturday, July 24 from 12:15 to 2:00 PM</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"><o:p><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 16pt;">At the Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack, 88 Rte. 9H, Claverack, NY 12513</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"><o:p><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 16pt;">To make an appointment, email
</span></b><a href="mailto:matilda@upstageproductions.org"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt;">matilda@upstageproductions.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"><o:p><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 16pt;">Upstage will also offer the acceptance of video auditions; more information can be supplied to those interested by contacting us at the above email address.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"><o:p><span style="font-size: 16pt;"></span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; color: rgb(50, 49, 48); font-size: 16pt;"><br>
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<div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">Callbacks are scheduled for Saturday, August 7 at
Noon at the <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack, 88 Rte. 9H, Claverack, NY 12513</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">Materials:</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">
Pre-recorded music is preferred; </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">no acapella</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">.
There will be a dance portion of the audition; wear the appropriate footwear and come prepared to move</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"></span></strong><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">Casting Adults (19 years & older) & Children (8-18 years of age) for the following roles:
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<li><span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">Matilda
(Elementary age)<o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"></span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"></span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">8 Elementary Children roles:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">Lavender, Bruce, Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy<o:p>
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<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">Michael Wormwood & Teen/Young Adult Ensemble (Male & Female – very active ensemble)</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">;
there will be track roles for some of the teens & young adults.<o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"></span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">10 Adult roles:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">Miss Agatha Trunchbull, Miss Honey, Mr. Wormwood, Mrs. Wormwood, Mrs. Phelps (non-singing role), The Escapologist, The Acrobat,
Rudolpho (a Dancer), Doctor, Entertainer</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p>
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<div><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">A full listing of characters can be viewed at upstageproductions.org<o:p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">To familiarize yourself with the musical visit:
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span>us.MatildaTheMusical.com<o:p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">Show dates are November 19, 20, & 21, 2021<o:p> at
</o:p></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">Hudson High School Performing Arts Center, Hudson, NY
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">Matilda will be directed by Christine Abitabile with Musical direction by Annie Drewello<o:p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130">For more information, email </span><a href="mailto:matilda@upstageproductions.org"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in">matilda@upstageproductions.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI";color:#323130"> or
visit upstageproductions.org<o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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