[NEohioPAL] THE COLOR PURPLE at Firestone High School starting October 10.

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*--THE DETAILS--*

*The Color Purple -- The Musical* at Firestone High School (Akron)

Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 13, 2012, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.


Advanced tickets $8.00; at-the-door $10.00; reserved VIP seating $14.00


Find out more at www.FirestoneTheatre.com

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*--THE PRESS RELEASE--*

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*(Tuesday, September 25, 2012 – Akron, OH)  --  *Firestone High School is
set to be one of the very first high schools to present *The Color Purple –
The Musical. * This popular show was recently made available for amateur
and school performances and Firestone Theatre is among the first starting
at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Additional performances of *The
Color Purple – The Musical* will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October
11, Friday, October 12, and Saturday, October 13, 2012. A single matinee
will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

General admission tickets for all performances cost $8.00 in advance and
$10.00 at the door. Reserved, VIP seats are available for *The Color Purple
– The Musical** *at a cost of $14.00. Advanced tickets for *The Color
Purple – The Musical* can be purchased by mail. A ticket order form is
available for download at
www.FirestoneTheatre.com<http://www.firestonetheatre.com/>.
Advanced tickets can also be purchased online at
www.BrownPaperTickets.com<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/>and in the
school commons from app. 11:00 a.m. to app. 1:00 p.m. on school
days starting no later than Monday, October 8, 2012. All seats for the
Wednesday evening performance cost $8.00 and are available in advance and
at the door. Call the Firestone Theatre office at 330.873.3408 for ticket
information.

With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and
blues, *The Color Purple *is a story of hope, a testament to the healing
power of love and a celebration of life. With a  book by Marsha norman and
music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray, *The
Color Purple – The Musical* premiered at the Alliance Theatre Company in
Atlanta, Georgia, and opened on Broadway on November 2005. It was nominated
for eleven 2006 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, best Book, and best
Original Score.

The Firestone Theatre production of *The Color Purple – The Musical* is
under the direction of theatre director *Mark A. Zimmerman*. Guest
artist *Cassandra
Capocci* is the show’s choreographer. Guest Artist *Ron Hazelett* serves as
the music director. Guest artist *Randie O. Sass* is the production’s
costume designer. Guest artist *Elynmarie Kazle* serves as production
manager. Guest artist *Christopher Pepe* is the sound designer. Guest
artist *Dennis Dugan* serves as the lighting designer.

Firestone Theatre is the play-producing component of the high school visual
and performing arts program for the Akron Public Schools. The magnet arts
theatre program, which is housed at Firestone High School, is open via
audition and open enrollment to any incoming ninth grade student.  The
school is located at 333 Rampart Avenue in Akron.

-- 
Mark A. Zimmerman,
Theatre Director

Harvey S. Firestone High School
333 Rampart Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44313

330.873.3408
www.FirestoneTheatre.com
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