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The Fine Arts Association Theatre Auditions Information

For Adult Productions Auditions: Auditions notices for adult productions are sent out prior to each audition. 
If you would like to be added to our audition mailing list, contact Ann Hedger, Programming Coordinator, at 440-951-7500, ext. 103

For Youth Theatre Productions: Audition notices for youth theatre productions are NOT mailed out but WILL appear in the newspapers listed to the right. Audition information flyers may also be picked up at The Fine Arts Association. 

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The 16th Annual One Act Festival - Hot from the Oven: Fresh on Delivery

Directed by Ann Hedger

The Fine Arts Association once again showcases original 10-minute plays.  We received over 650 submissions from playwrights from the East Coast to the West Coast and many other countries around the globe.  The Fine Arts Association is thrilled to present 12 new works again this season. (Rated Adult)

Auditions --
Monday & Tuesday, February 20 & 21 – 6:30 pm (Callbacks by invitation-February 22)
Rehearsals begin – Monday, February 27 – 6:30 pm
Performance dates – April 20, 21, 26, 27 & 26 and May 3, 4 & 5 – 7:30 pm

Requirements:
-– Call 440-951-7500 x103 for appointment (1/2 hour slots in groups of 6).
-- Come prepared to read from the scripts

Needed:
--Ensemble of 12 to 14 men and women
--Mixture of ages:  early 20’s to 60’s and teens 16 & up (three pieces require teens)
--Actors may be cast in more than one piece.
--No AEA contracts available for this production.

Thank you to all the playwrights that sent submissions for “Hot from the Oven: Fresh on Delivery”

The following are the plays that were selected:

One for My Baby by Bob Abelman (Chagrin Falls, OH)
The impact parents have on their children is not always realized until it is too late.

It Jungle Out There by John Busser (Parma, OH)
The King of the Jungle needs help with his love life.

Rage Against Nothing by Greg Freier (Norwalk, IA)
Road rage or over active imaginations?  Hmmm?

Hack by Andy Haynes (Orlanda, FL)
A playwright and his agent discuss the pitfalls of play writing.

The Party by Michele Markarian (Cambridge, MA)
The War of Technology in the office.  And the winner is…..

No End Boss by D. J. Sylvis (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
What really happens inside a video game?

Four Dead in Ohio by Walter Thinnes (New York, NY)
When our own life experiences become history to be learned from.

Who’s There by Garr Godfrey (Shoreline, WA)
Every break-up needs a narrator…..and a play.

Hanging Chad by Brett Hursey (Farmville, VA)
That point in the relationship where things seem to die.

An Unfamiliar Waltz by Trace Crawford (Hilliard, OH)
When three people simultaneously discover a grenade, they are faced with the decision of what to do.

The Cat Fanciers by Edward Versailles (High Falls, NY)
Cat lovers are looking for love for their cats and maybe for themselves.

GRTC by Irene Ziegler (Richmond, VA)
Sometimes you just need to hear their voice again.

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Theatre Arts Camp (TAC) 2012

For students entering grades 3-12
Auditions are for acceptance & placement into the program.  ALL levels of experience will be considered.

Auditions Dates:

Saturday, March 10, 2012 – 1:00-4:00 pm (one hour appointments/groups of 10) in Board Room

Saturday, March 24, 2012 – 1:00 -4:00 pm (one hour appointments/groups of 10) in Board Room

Saturday, May 12, 2012 – 1:00 - 4:00 pm (one hour appointments/groups of 10) in Board Room

Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 1:00 - 4:00 pm (one hour appointments/groups of 10) in Board Room

(if unable to attend audition dates, please call.)

To schedule an audition time, call the Customer Service Center at 440-951-7500.

Audition Preparation–

• Student should prepare a short, memorized poem or monologue (a short, single character speech) from a play, book or movie.
• Student should prepare a short song to sing, any style. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
• Student should dress comfortably for movement. No open-toed or high heeled shoes.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before scheduled time and plan to stay for one hour.

STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED of acceptance into the program BY MAIL.
Registration will begin upon notification of acceptance.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT for accepted students must be made by May 26, 2012 to retain a student’s spot in Theatre Arts Camp 2012.

To download a camp brochure, click here.

Scholarships based on ability or need are available. For more information, click here.
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Young Actors Ensemble (YAE) 2012

For students entering grades 9-12 and 2012 high school grads
Auditions are for acceptance & placement into the program.  ALL levels of experience will be considered.

Audition Dates:

Saturday, March 17, 2012 – 1:00-3:00 pm (10 minute appointments) in Board Room

Saturday, May 5, 2012 – 1:00-3:00 pm (10 minute appointments) in Board Room

(if unable to attend audition dates, please call.)

To schedule an audition time, call the Customer Service Center at 440-951-7500.

Audition Preparation–

• Student should prepare a 1 minute contemporary monologue from a play or musical. Monologue must be memorized.
• There will also be a short interview with the Program Director. 
• Please arrive 10 minutes before scheduled time to fill out paperwork.

STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED of acceptance into the program BY MAIL.
Registration will begin upon notification of acceptance.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT for accepted students must be made by May 26, 2012 in order to retain a student’s spot in The Young Actors Ensemble.

For complete information on YAE 2012, click here.

Scholarships based on ability or need are available. For more information, click here.