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THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE SEEKS YOUNG ACTORS

DAYTON, OH - April 21 - The Human Race, Dayton’s professional producing theatre company, is seeking young performers for five characters in two productions of the 2008-2009 season.

Four of those characters are the Pazinski children in Tom Dudzick’s warm-hearted family comedy, Over the Tavern, which will be presented September 4 -21. The director will be the multi-award-winning Pamela Hill, who recently directed A Tuna Christmas for The Human Race. Auditions for the roles will be held Saturday, May 10, beginning at 10am, at The Human Race studio at 126 N. Main St.

The children are:
Rudy, 12, wiser than his age, very articulate, does Ed Sullivan impressions.
Georgie, 13, developmentally disabled, very focused and happy, keeps his hands busy
Eddie, 15, suffering typical teenage angst, doesn’t like to get in trouble, but does
Annie, 16, a dreamer who wants to be liked, neither very thin nor very heavy

Those auditioning should prepare a one-minute monologue showing an ability to play a simple, honest character of their own age. They may be asked to read from the script. Scripts are available at Playscripts.com.

Call Tara Lail at 937-461-3823 ext. 3113 for an appointment.

The other role will be in the thriller Wait Until Dark, which The Human Race will present as part of The Victoria’s Broadway Series. The character is Gloria, the 9-to-12 year old landlady’s daughter, who probably wears glasses.

Those interested in that part should submit a resume and photo to Tara Lail, The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Ste. 300, Dayton, OH 45402, for contact in the fall.

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Founded in 1986, The Human Race Theatre Company presents universal themes that explore the human condition and startle us all into a renewed awareness of ourselves. The company moved to the Metropolitan Arts Center in 1991, taking up residence at The Loft, a 219-seat theatre. In addition to the Loft Series (in collaboration with the Victoria Theatre Association) The Human Race produces for the Fifth Third Broadway Series, the Musical Theatre Workshop series, and special event programming. The Human Race, under the direction of Artistic Director Marsha Hanna and Executive Director Kevin Moore, also maintains educational outreach programs for children and adults, guest artists and artist residencies in area schools, The Muse Machine In-School Tour, Youth Summer Stock and The Human Race Conservatory. The new Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center of The Human Race opened in January 2006 to provide a space for extensive theatre education classes and workshops.