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<H1 style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in 3pt"><FONT size=5>BRECKSVILLE THEATER ON THE SQUARE
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 12pt 0in 3pt"><FONT size=5>RECEIVES GRANT AND ANNOUNCES 2008
SEASON</FONT></H1>
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<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Brecksville Theater On The Square has been named the recipient of a three
year grant from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Passed by voters as Issue 18 in November, 2006, funds have become
available to arts organizations within the county. BTOTS is one of only four
community theaters receiving a grant, and the funds are earmarked for the
enhancement of its education program. </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>The theater has big plans for 2008! Winter classes are set to begin in
February with the continuance of a master class session on film and TV, taught
by Jean Zarzour. BTOTS’ highly popular summer camp will be held over two weeks
in July, culminating in a weekend of performances. (Please note summer camp will
again be restricted to 100 students, so watch for announcements and register
early). Finally the fall class session will consist of a series of unique
workshops for all ages, covering topics such as technical theater, acting,
dance, playwriting and so on. Add to this the monthly senior play reading group,
The Retreads, as well as more master classes to be announced, and it all adds up
to a very active year for theater education. All class sessions are held in
BTOTS’ newly renovated classrooms on the grounds of Blossom Hill and at the Old
Town Hall Theater.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The 2008 performance season opens with
the smash hit <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Disney’s High School
Musical</I>, running February 7<SUP>th</SUP>-17<SUP>th</SUP>, featuring a cast
of 28 students and two adults, directed by Kimberly Bush. From May
2<SUP>nd</SUP>-10<SUP>th <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SUP>BTOTS will present the musical
revue <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The World Goes</I> <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">‘Round</I>, showcasing the work of Broadway
legends Kander and Ebb. The season ends with the classic family musical <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Wizard of Oz</I></FONT><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">, </SPAN><FONT size=3>running September
26<SUP>th</SUP>-October 12<SUP>th</SUP>. Audition and ticket information will be
posted on the BTOTS website or is available by calling the box office at
(440)526-3443.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>For up to date information as well as information on how you can become
part of this exciting season, please check the website at </FONT><A
href="http://www.btots.org/"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#0000ff
size=3>www.btots.org</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>. </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>*The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this organization with state tax
dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural
enrichment for all Ohioans.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>*BTOTS gratefully acknowledges the citizens of <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cuyahoga</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for their support through Cuyahoga
Arts and Culture.</FONT></P></DIV></FONT><BR><BR><BR><DIV><FONT style="color: black; font: normal 10pt ARIAL, SAN-SERIF;"><HR style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Start the year off right. <A title="http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489" href="http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489" target="_blank">Easy ways to stay in shape</A> in the new year. </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>