<html><body><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">Auditions September 10 & 12, 2024
for<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene
O’Neill<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Schenectady Civic Players will be
holding open auditions for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">by Eugene O’Neill<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Directed by Evan Jones<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Auditions:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Tuesday,
September 10 & Thursday, September 12 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Sign-ups
begin at 7:15 pm, auditions begin at 7:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Location:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Schenectady
Civic Players is located at 12 S. Church St, Schenectady, NY, 12305.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Performances
Dates: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">November
15 - 17 & 20 - 24, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Friday
/ Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm, Wednesday/Thursday at 7:30 pm <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Rehearsals:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">There
will be 3-4 rehearsals per week, days/times depending on cast availability.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Please
bring lists of conflicts to auditions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Synopsis:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">"A
Moon for the Misbegotten" by Eugene O'Neill is a poignant drama set in
rural Connecticut in 1923. The play centers around Josie Hogan, a strong and
earthy woman, and her complex relationship with James Tyrone Jr., a charismatic
but troubled alcoholic haunted by his past. Over the course of a fateful night,
the two characters confront their deepest fears and vulnerabilities. Josie
attempts to offer Jamie solace and redemption, while grappling with her own
longing for love and acceptance. The play delves into themes of guilt,
forgiveness, and the search for human connection amidst personal struggles.</span><span lang="EN"><br style="mso-special-character:line-break">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Available
Roles:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Josie
Hogan (30's-ish)<br>
</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Josie is a
strong, earthy woman, and fiercely protective of her family. Beneath her tough
exterior, she yearns for love and acceptance, displaying both vulnerability and
sharp wit. Her relationship with James Tyrone Jr. is marked by deep affection
and complexity.<b><br>
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James Tyrone Jr. (30's-40's)<br>
</b>Jamie is a charismatic but troubled alcoholic haunted by his past. He
struggles with guilt and regret, seeking redemption and self-forgiveness. His
bond with Josie is a mix of tenderness and conflict.<b><br>
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Phil Hogan (60's)<br>
</b>Phil, Josie's cunning and manipulative father, is an Irish immigrant and
tenant farmer. Though rough and abrasive, he deeply loves and protects Josie,
often using humor and resilience to cope with adversity.<b><br>
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T. Stedman Harder (20's-40's)<br>
</b>Harder is a wealthy, arrogant neighbor and the Hogans' landlord, often at
odds with them. He symbolizes the oppressive forces of wealth and power,
frequently clashing with Phil and Josie.<b><br>
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Mike Hogan (20's)<br>
</b>Mike, Josie's younger brother, is eager to escape the farm and his father's
control. Naive and longing for independence, he represents the desire to break
free from familial constraints.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">NOTE:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"> T. Steadman Harder and Mike
Hogan may be double cast<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">*****<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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line-height:normal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt">Please email the
director with questions: Evan Jones at epjones1234@gmail.com.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#F2F2F2">director
Evan Jones at epjones1234@gmailcom.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">____________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:
EN-US">Schenectady Civic Players promotes inclusive casting, and encourages individuals,
regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, or disability, to
participate in the audition process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Thank
you, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Schenectady
Civic Players<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Playhouse:
12 S Church St, Schenectady, NY 12305<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Phone:
(518) 382-2081<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:
EN-US">For more information about the theater, please visit our website at </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.civicplayers.org/"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:115%">www.civicplayers.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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