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ORLANDO, Fla. — Local dogs are competing for best in show to earn a role in an upcoming Orlando Ballet performance.
The organization turned to social media for an open casting call to fill the role of Fido in “The Great Gatsby.”
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The requirements to fills the “ruff” role were for the dog to weigh no more than 10 pounds, be well-behaved, comfortable with noise and lights, comfortable being carried by others, and be current on all vaccines.
“In-puppy” auditions for the finalists are scheduled for Friday morning.
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Ballet officials said the family of the winning pooch will receive free tickets to the performance.
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