[NEohioPAL] Why you need to think F.A.S.T.

[Fran Storch]

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? Learn how to think F.A.S.T.



Stroke experts from the Cleveland area's top medical institutions share their knowledge and experiences in talk-back sessions following these two performances of Arthur Kopit's Wings.

Saturday, Oct. 23
Gina Nicastro, Speech Therapist, University Hospital, Stroke Rehab Program
Michelle Fritz, Speech Therapist, University Hospital, Stroke Rehab Program
Cindy Clark, Physical Therapist, Lakewood Hospital, Stroke Rehab with a stroke survivor

Friday, Nov. 5
Erin Supan, Clinical Nurse Specialist, University Hospital, Neuroscience ICU
Julie Fussner, RN, BSN, Clinical Stroke Coordinator, University Hospital
Dr. Patrick Murray, MD, MS, MetroHealth Medical Center, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Andrey Stojik, MD, PhD, Neurologist, Cleveland Clinic
Dr. James Gebel, MD, Director of Stroke Services, Lakewood Hospital

Please join us for these informative discussions following a stellar performance by the first lady of Cleveland theater, Dorothy Silver.

Beck Center for the Arts
presents
Arthur Kopit's
WINGS
Directed by Sarah May
Starring Dorothy Silver
Now thru Nov. 7
in the Studio Theater
8 pm Fridays & Saturdays and 3 pm Sundays

Step inside the brain of Emily Stilson as she experiences a potentially life-shattering stroke. Experience her journey as she draws on the strength and courage of her early years as an aviatrix and wingwalker to soar to a triumphant recovery. Wings is thrilling, funny, and imaginative - everything that audiences can expect from a Kopit play.

Cleveland theater legend Dorothy Silver returns to the Beck Center in the leading role of Emily Stilson. This production also features Equity actress Derdriu Ring as Amy, Stilson's therapist. Click here for a complete list of Who's Who in the Company<http://www.beckcenter.org/theater/Who's%20Who%20-%20Wings.pdf>.

Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors (65 and older), $17 for students (with valid ID), and $10 for children (12 and under). An additional $3 service fee per ticket is applied at the time of purchase. Buy a FlexPass and SAVE! Special rates for groups of four or more available.

Click here<http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BECKCENTER> to buy tickets or call 216.521.2540 x10.

Read what reviewers have to say about Wings...

"Silver is Golden" - Christine Howey, Scene<http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/silver-is-golden/Content?oid=2142213>

"...one hell of a playwright...one heavenly actress...get tickets now" - Tony Brown, The Plain Dealer<http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2010/10/arthur_kopits_wings_deftly_per.html>

"Silver flies to great heights...an absolute must see...Bravo!" - Roy Berko, The Times<http://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/2010/10/wings.html>

Patrons can also view a special exhibition in Beck's lobby on women in aviation, organized by the International Women's Air & Space Museum<http://www.iwasm.org/>.

Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Convenient free on-site parking is available. Click here for a map and directions<http://www.beckcenter.org/info.htm>.


Posted by:
Fran Storch
Beck Center for the Arts
Publications Manager
17801 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH  44107
(216) 521-2540 x20


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