<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><br></div><br><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN"><br>Schenectady
Light Opera Company Presents Auditions for:</span></b><span style="margin-top:23px;width:192px;height:137px"></span><b><span lang="EN"></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b style="font-size:11pt"><span lang="EN">Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Director:
</span></b><span lang="EN">Rose Biggerstaff</span></p>
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Director: </span></b><span lang="EN">Dan Galliher</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Producer:
</span></b><span lang="EN">John Meglino </span></p>
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</span></b><span lang="EN">Emily Fuller & Mani McCalmon </span></p>
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Dates:</span></b></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Auditions are being accepted by
online video submission only</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Video submission deadline is <b>Friday, October 22nd</b>.</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Performers must be 18 or older by November 8</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">In-person call backs (by
appointment only) on <b>Thursday, October
28th</b> at 7 pm</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Call back invitations will be made
via phone on Tuesday, October 26th</span></p>
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Audition Location:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Schenectady Light Opera Company Education
Building</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">418 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY 12305</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><i><span lang="EN">Free
parking is available in the city-owned lot across the street</span></i></p>
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Dates:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">January 21-30, 2022 (Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays
at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">SLOC Mainstage: 427 Franklin Street,
Schenectady, NY 12305</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">About
the Show:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">It's about one moment. It's about hitting the
wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go
back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World.
The first musical from Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (<i>Parade</i>, <i>Bridges of
Madison County</i>), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love
and the choices that we make.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Characters:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><i><span lang="EN">You may
audition for <b>any</b> role</span></i></p>
</div></div><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><div class="gmail_quote"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Woman
1: </span></b><span lang="EN">Classic Mezzo (Feature Songs- “I’m Not Afraid of
Anything”, “Christmas Lullaby”, “I’d Give It All For You”)</span></p></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Woman
2:</span></b><span lang="EN"> Belty Mezzo (Feature Songs- “Just One Step”, “Stars
and the Moon”, “Surabaya Santa”, “The Flagmaker, 1775”)</span></p></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Man 1: </span></b><span lang="EN">High Tenor (Feature Songs- “On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship,
1492”, “The Steam Train”, “King of the World”, “Flying Home”)</span></p></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Man 2:</span></b><span lang="EN"> Baritone (Feature Songs- “She Cries”, “The World was Dancing”, “I’d
Give it All For You”)</span></p></div></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Ensemble:
</span></b><span lang="EN">We will be casting 2-4 background dancers that may
also be used as understudies.</span></p></div></div></blockquote><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">*understudies
are not guaranteed a performance*</span></b><span lang="EN"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">What to
Prepare:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">For this show we are casting 4 vocalists and
2-4 dancers. Auditioners, including, but not limited to Dancers may be cast as
understudies to the vocalists. Please specify all roles you’d like to be
considered for on your audition sheet. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Vocalist Auditions:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></p><ul><li><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt">Begin your video by announcing
your name, where you live, phone number, email address, the title of what you
are singing, and which role you are auditioning for.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Record 16-32 bars of a Broadway
show tune in the style of the show.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Share video on a private YouTube
link sent to <a href="mailto:sfanw@sloctheater.org" target="_blank">sfanw@sloctheater.org</a>, with your name in the subject line by the
deadline date</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Vocal recordings must be sung with
recorded or live accompaniment. No a capella singing will be allowed. If you
need assistance finding accompaniment tracks, please reach out to Music
Director Dan Galliher at <a href="mailto:gallih28@gmail.com" target="_blank">gallih28@gmail.com</a>.</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Dancer Auditions:</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Begin your video by announcing
your name, where you live, phone number, email address, and which role you are
auditioning for.</span></li><li><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt">Showcase any style of dance for 30-60
seconds. Something fun and upbeat is preferred.</span></li><li><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt">Share video on a private YouTube
link sent to <a href="mailto:sfanw@sloctheater.org" target="_blank">sfanw@sloctheater.org</a>, with your name in the subject line by the
deadline date.</span></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">*Vocal
and dance auditions may be submitted as one video*</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></p><ul><li><span lang="EN">Please submit the following material with your
email no later than October 22nd:</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">a completed audition form (attached)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">a headshot or recent photo</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">an acting/performance resume (a written
paragraph summing up your theatrical experience is acceptable if you do not have
a resume)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">a link to your audition video online
(shareable but private YouTube link)</span><span style="font-size:11pt">a copy of your COVID vaccine card; if you
have it at this point. PLEASE NOTE: All actors will need to be fully vaccinated
by the time we begin rehearsals in November.</span></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Rehearsals:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Rehearsals will be held on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday evenings, and on Sunday afternoons. This is subject to
change based on cast/crew availability.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt">Readthrough will take place on
Monday, November 8th</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Rehearsals will begin Monday, November
15th</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Attendance is </span><b style="font-size:11pt">mandatory</b><span style="font-size:11pt"> for Tech Week and all performances.</span></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Commitment
to COVID Safety:</span></b></p>
</div></div><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">The health and safety of our artists, staff,
and audience members are our first priority. We will be following all safety
guidelines at this time and ask that you wear a mask, keep socially distant
whenever possible and follow other guidelines per the CDC & NYS DOH.</span></p></div></div></blockquote><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">*All
actors will need to be fully vaccinated by the time rehearsal begins.* </span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Schenectady Light Opera Company pledges to
continue to advocate for, and are aiming to build a diverse cast reflective of
the Schenectady community. Any and all ethnicities, BIPOC actors and actors of
all gender identities are encouraged to audition for all roles.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">If you have any questions, please contact
<a href="mailto:sfanw@sloctheater.org" target="_blank">sfanw@sloctheater.org</a>.</span></p></div>
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