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font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=4 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399;font-style:italic'>While
I'm Here on This Earth<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>An Original Play with
Drums and Dance<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Inspired by <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Mother
Courage and Her Children</span></i> by Bertolt Brecht<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
13.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>On tour now through</span></font><font
size=4 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'> August 10<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'>Free Family Theatre in
the Parks!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>While I’m Here on This Earth</span></i>,
an original work that will be presented free of charge at parks throughout the
city of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:place></st1:City>
from July 31 - August 10. STEP engages inner-city teens in a rigorous and fun
theatrical journey, focusing on excellence in performance, play creation,
writing, and production. Now in its 15th year, STEP has received multiple
awards and recognitions including those from the City of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:City></st1:place> and from The President's Committee
on the Arts and Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. CPT
Teaching Artists guide inner-city teens with little or no previous performance
experience on a journey of self discovery and awareness through the dramatic
arts. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>While I'm Here on This Earth</span></font></i><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> opens on
Thursday, July 31st and runs through Sunday, August 10th, traveling to 12
different parks across the city. All performances are free and open
to the public, with no advance reservations required. This performance is
suitable for families!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399;font-style:italic'>While
I'm Here on This Earth</span></font></i><font size=2 color="#333399"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333399'> will
be performed at the following</span></font><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'> four</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333399" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333399'> locations:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Friday,
August 8 at 6:00pm at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Estabrook</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Recreation</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
(<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">4125 Fulton Rd</st1:address></st1:Street>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Saturday,
August 9 at 12:00 noon at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Sam</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Miller</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
- Glenville Festival (E 88 & Esterbrook Ave)<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Saturday,
August 9 at 5:30pm at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Quincy</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> - Ward 6 Expo
(E 82 & <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Quincy Ave</st1:address></st1:Street>)
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sunday, August 10 at 4:00pm at <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Drakefield</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> (<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on">Drakefield Ave</st1:address></st1:Street> between W 157 & <st1:Street
w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Silsby Rd</st1:address></st1:Street>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>While I'm Here on This
Earth</span></font></i></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> features: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Iman
Alexander, Josh Andrews, Kowaisha Brent, Jazminn Bryant, Biana Carr, Bianca
Carr, Kyle Carthens, Tyeisha Franklin, Yaasmance George, Sherrell Hempstead,
Malcolm Keenon, Yai-Jahnee Lawler, David Lewis Jr., Amber McGlaun, Michael
McNairy, Matthew McNeal, Janette Patterson, Marizta Rosa, Diont'e Sawyer Jr.,
Kourtney Sigler, Shalese R. Thornton, Shambrion Treadwell, Charles Weyer and
Kevyn White <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Director: </span></font></b><st1:PersonName
w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>Chris Seibert</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Education Associate and Dance Instructor:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Eugene
Sumlin<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Education Associate and Drum Instructor:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Jacqueline
Westhead<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Sound and Voice Instructor: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Nadia
Tarnawsky<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Technical Instructors: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Becky
Cummings and Spencer Padilla <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Costume Designer:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Inda
Blatch-Geib <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Acting Intern: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Adam
Seeholzer <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Writing Intern:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Rose Sengenberger
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Junior Instructors:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Grace
Czerniawski and Tyler Slaughter <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Special thanks to Councilpersons: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Anthony
Brancatelli, Joe Cimperman, Kevin Conwell, Brian J. Cummins, Martin J. Keane,
Mamie J. Mitchell, Sabra Pierce Scott, Martin J. Sweeney, Nina Turner, Jay
Westbrook and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Matt</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Zone</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>STEP 08 is made possible through the generous support of:
Bellaire Puritas Development Corporation, Broadway Public Art, Charter One
Foundation, City Of Cleveland Department of Community Development, Cleveland
Community Diversion Program, CSP Graphics, Cudell Improvement, Inc., CWR
Players Theatre Group, Deaconess Community Foundation, Detroit Shoreway
Community Development Organization, The Eaton Charitable Fund, Famicos
Foundation, Glenville Development Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation,
Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation, KeyBank, Martha Holden Jennings
Foundation, Nathan L. and Regina Herman Charitable Fund, Omni Media, Old
Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, ParkWorks, Partnership for a Safer
Cleveland, Slavic Village Development Corporation, St. Clair Superior
Development Corporation, Target Foundation, Thomas H. White Foundation, Tremont
West Development Corporation, United Black Fund and Youth Opportunities
Unlimited.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Mindy Herman</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Communications Director</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Cleveland Public Theatre</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>6415 Detroit Ave.</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Cleveland</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, <st1:State
w:st="on">OH</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">44102</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>[p] 216.631.2727 x 203</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>[f] 216.631.2575</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:mherman@cptonline.org">mherman@cptonline.org</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.cptonline.org">www.cptonline.org</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.myspace.com/cptonline">www.myspace.com/cptonline</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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