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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - PORT DOVER
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Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Port Dover

PRODUCTION: "SITTING PRETTY"
A World Premiere
Book & Lyrics by Norm Foster
Music & Lyrics by Steve Thomas

DIRECTOR: Chris McHarge
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Steve Thomas
REHEARSAL: Thurs May 19 - Mon June 6
PERFORMANCE: Tue June 7 - Sat June 25

AUDITION SPACE: Sheridan College, Main Entrance, Trafalgar Road (specific directions will accompany confirmations)
TIME: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

REQUIREMENTS: 1 Comic Monologue (max. 2 minutes)
1 Popular Song
1 Music Theatre Song

PLAY SYNOPSIS: "Sitting Pretty" is a musical comedy with heart about a man named Sam Thorn who thinks he's got it made. He has a good job as the host of a children's television show and he has a beautiful fiancée. He truly is "sitting pretty." Then his world begins to fall apart. His television show is cancelled and his fiancée breaks off their engagement. As a result, Sam decides that a lifestyle change is in order and sets off in search of new meaning in his life. Along his journey he meets many unusual characters.

CHARACTERS:
Sam Thorn (35) - strong singer, charismatic, energetic, a bit naive about the world around him

1 Male (40 to 60) - to play all the other male parts in the show - a very strong character actor and singer that can play a diverse number of roles and ages

1 Female (30 to 40) - to play all the female parts in the show - also a very strong character actor and singer that can play a diverse number of roles and ages

CONTACT: For audition appointment, please send resume and photo to: 
Chris McHarge Artistic Director 
Lighthouse Festival Theatre 
247 Main Street P.O. Box 1208 
Port Dover, ON 
N0A 1A0
Tel: 519-583-1031 ext. 222
Fax: 519-583-3766
email: chris at lighthousetheatre.com
(please do not fax photos)

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition. 
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