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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT
size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman">The CenterStage Theater Department at
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/><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Walsh</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Jesuit</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High
School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> presents its Spring musical production of the
Broadway classic “The Sound Of Music,” with music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics
by Oscar Hammerstein II, <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>March
6<SUP>th</SUP> through the 16<SUP>th</SUP> at the newly renovated theatre at
Walsh Jesuit High School 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Cuyahoga Falls</st1:place></st1:City>. There will be two preview
performances on March 4<SUP>th</SUP>, and 5<SUP>th</SUP> at <st1:time w:st="on"
Hour="19" Minute="0">7PM</st1:time>. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=2>This musical has been a timeless favorite among
adults and children alike. “While honoring the tradition, magic and energy from
the original Broadway version, motion picture, and two revivals, we plan add our
own creative flavor to the staging and characters,” says David Banks, director
of the show.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cast as Maria are Anna
Gilboy of Twinsburg and Caroline Bach from Copley. Mark Leach, from Norton will
portray Captain Von Trapp, while Junior Elise Hapanowicz from <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cleveland Heights</st1:place></st1:City> will be
his fiancée, Elsa. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Jessica Posey of
Fairlawn portrays the Mother Abess, while the role of Max will be played by
Andrew Burns of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Aurora</st1:place></st1:City>. Leisl will be played by Julie Wojno of
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Silver</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Paige Hicks of
Hudson. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The role of Friedrich will
be played by Stephen Wojtila of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Aurora</st1:place></st1:City>, while Adam Hass-Hill portrays Kurt.
Dani Apple of Solon and Haylee Holt from Sagamore Hills portray Brigitta, while
Mary Belovich of<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Brecksville will
play Louisa.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The role of Marta will
be performed by Marisa Apple of Solon and Jenni Smith from <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hudson</st1:place></st1:City>. Gretl will be
played by Annie Raglow of Copley and Rebeca Burkett from <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Elyria</st1:place></st1:City>.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ryan Bellmore of Brecksville plays
Franz, and Alexia Marchetta of Bath portrays Frau Schmidt. The show has been
choreographed by Kim Raines Colton of Rootstown and will be backed by a live
orchestra directed by David Banks.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=2>Shows will be March 6<SUP>th</SUP><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and 13<SUP>th</SUP> at <st1:time
w:st="on" Hour="19" Minute="0">7pm</st1:time>, March
7<SUP>th</SUP>,8<SUP>th</SUP>, 14<SUP>th</SUP> and 15<SUP>th</SUP><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>at <st1:time w:st="on" Hour="19"
Minute="30">7:30pm</st1:time>. Matinee shows will be March 9<SUP>th</SUP> and
16<SUP>th</SUP> at 2pm. There will also be two preview shows on March
4<SUP>th</SUP> and 5<SUP>th</SUP> at <st1:time w:st="on" Hour="19"
Minute="0">7pm</st1:time>, and an understudy show March 11<SUP>th</SUP>.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A special Dinner and show ticket for
both Saturday shows is available which will include dinner catered by Moe’s
restaurant at 6pm, an improv show, and reserved seats for “The Sound Of Music.”
</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=2>Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for
students and Senior Citizens.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Senior group discounts are also available as well as for school groups,
scout troops and organizations. Preview and understudy show tickets are $5.00
each.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Dinner and Show tickets are
$20 for adults and $12 for Students and Senior Citizens. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For more information on the upcoming
production, you may email Mr. Banks at </FONT><A
href="mailto:banksd@walshjesuit.org"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=2>banksd@walshjesuit.org</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2> or
to buy tickets, contact Mary Ann Wojtila at 330-330-562-8532 or </FONT><A
href="mailto:michelemiller718@alltel.net"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=2>mawojtila@adelphia.net</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2> or
visit the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Walsh</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Jesuit</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High
School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> website, </FONT><A
href="http://www.walshjesuit.org/"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=2>www.walshjesuit.org</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=2> <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and click on "The
Sound Of Music."</FONT></P></DIV>
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