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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /><v:shapetype id=_x0000_t75 stroked="f" filled="f" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" coordsize="21600,21600"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><v:path o:connecttype="rect" gradientshapeok="t" o:extrusionok="f"></v:path><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></o:lock></v:shapetype><v:shape id=_x0000_s1026 style="MARGIN-TOP: -32.9pt; Z-INDEX: 1; MARGIN-LEFT: 255.85pt; WIDTH: 207.2pt; POSITION: absolute; HEIGHT: 141.1pt" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata o:title="Logo" src="#" mce_src="#"></v:imagedata></v:shape><SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman">MEDIA MEMO: December 4, 2007<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p><STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></STRONG></o:p></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">For immediate release<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Contact: Barbara Ballance<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Phone:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>330-836-1353<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Email:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></B><U>barbaraballance@theillusionfactory.org</U><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></B><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">The Illusion Factory, </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">Akron’s beloved professional theatre group, which caters to youth audiences, announces brand new acting classes available for children from four years old to teenagers.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">The Illusion Factory</B> continues their commitment to children and young adults by offering professionally taught acting classes that meet Ohio’s Academic Content Standards for Fine Arts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The students enrolled in<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> The Illusion Factory’s Theater School</B> will develop a wide range of performance experiences.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Classes are held on Saturday mornings from January 19th – April 5<SUP>th</SUP>, at the Northwest Family Recreation Center, 1730 Shatto Avenue.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(See following list of classes and times).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A final performance will be presented on April 5<SUP>th</SUP>.<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Illusion Factory Theater School</B> winter/spring classes cost $120 for 12 weeks.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Discounts for siblings and additional classes are available. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">New this term, are need-based scholarships, funded through a grant from the Millennium Fund for Children</SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Call (330) 836-1353 to enroll now. </B><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">The Illusion Factory</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"> has successfully introduced thousands of school children to the enriching world of the theater.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">The Illusion Factory</B> is a professional, non-profit, educational theater group that is sup</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">ported by the Ohio Arts Council and through local grants from area foundations, corporations and individuals who value our mission to bring theater to all children. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NEW!</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">WINTER/SPRING THEATER SCHOOL TERM</SPAN></B></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Saturdays, January 19-April 5, 2008<o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">(12 weeks)<o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p>*</o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">All classes held at the Northwest Family Recreation Center, 1730 Shatto Ave., Akron<o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">FABLES & FAIRY TALES</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </SPAN>Age 4-6<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Sat. 9-10 AM</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Taught by Donna Bica & Linda Ingram.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The class works on stories to act out and <o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">present on the final day.<o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">FALLS, FAINTS & FIGHTS<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Age 7 & up<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Sat. 9-10 AM</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Taught by Jim Volkert & Cindy Deli. This “action” class teaches students how to safely fall & faint on stage, as well as simple swordplay.<o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">SHAKESPEARE’S COOL</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </SPAN>Age 9 & up<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Sat. 10-11 AM</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">T</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">aught by Bunny Ballance and Jim Volkert.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This fun class, a prelude to our Summer Camp, introduces the Bard in an exciting way.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Excellent to combine with FALLS, FAINTS, etc…<o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">THEATER SCHOOL MUSICAL</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Age 7 & up<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Sat. 10-11 AM</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Taught by Cindy Deli, Shawn Galligan, and Jennifer Bernhardt.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Learn popular songs and dances from famous Broadway musicals.<o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">PAGE TO STAGE</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 4"> </SPAN>Age 11-13<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN>Sat 11-12 <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:time w:st="on" Hour="12" Minute="00">Noon</st1:time></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><st1:time w:st="on" Hour="12" Minute="00"><o:p></o:p></st1:time></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Taught by Jennifer Bernhardt and Shawn Galligan.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The young playwrights work to develop written scenes, then act them out.<o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">All classes will perform last day, SATURDAY, APRIL 5<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Classes meet benchmarks of Ohio’s Academic Content Standards for Fine Arts.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">TERM FEE: $120<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">DISCOUNTS for multiple classes taken or for additional family members.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">SOME SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE</SPAN></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">PHONE<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(330) 836-1353, or email:barbaraballance@theillusionfactory.org</SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Visit our website: <A href="http://www.theillusionfactory.org/" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.theillusionfactory.org/">http://www.theillusionfactory.org/</A></SPAN></B></SPAN></SPAN></P></FONT></o:p></SPAN></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></html>