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    <Title>1st Annual URCAD Coen Brothers Performance Challenge!</Title>
    <Tagline>Win a Bookstore Gift Certificate for Performing at URCAD!</Tagline>
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          <div class="html-content"><div>OH GEEZ!</div><div><br></div>Want to win a bookstore gift certificate for up to $100?<div><br></div><div>Here's how it works:</div><div><br></div><div>Pick out a scene from your favorite Coen Brothers film-- Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona, True Grit, etc. and apply to perform virtually at URCAD 2021 using the link below.  Briefly explain in your abstract what scene you intend to perform (and get faculty mentor support). You can film your scene in advance using our VoiceThread technology!</div><div><br></div><div>When URCAD launches on April 19th, we will ask viewers to vote for their favorite performance.  Three prizes will be awarded-- $100, $50, and $25. </div><div><br></div><div>Theatre students are encouraged to apply!</div><div><br></div><div>You're darn tootin'!</div><div><br></div><div>Email Devon fick at <a href="mailto:dfick1@umbc.edu">dfick1@umbc.edu</a> for any questions about how to apply.</div></div>
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    <Summary>OH GEEZ!    Want to win a bookstore gift certificate for up to $100?    Here's how it works:     Pick out a scene from your favorite Coen Brothers film-- Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona,...</Summary>
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