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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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For additional information contact: <br>
Neil Thackaberry (330) 342-0800<br>
Hudson, Ohio <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Actors’ <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Summit</st1:place></st1:City>
Announces<br>
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style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'>New $7 Student Tickets</span></font></b></strong><font
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Eliminating the Financial Barrier to Professional Theater</span></font><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Actors’ <st1:City w:st="on">Summit</st1:City>,
the Equity professional Theater in <st1:City w:st="on">Hudson</st1:City>, has
announced that, as of the opening of their new season on September 18, all
students will be admitted to any performance of any play at Actors’ <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Summit</st1:place></st1:City> for $7, less than
the price of movie ticket. The offer includes K-12 students and full-time
college students.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>“The support of some of our most
progressive foundations enables us to make this exciting announcement,”
said MaryJo Alexander, co-artistic director. The foundations supporting the new
project include: the GAR Foundation, the OMNOVA Solutions Foundation, the
Sisler McFawn Foundation, the R.C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson Charitable
Foundation, and the Lloyd L. & Louise K. Smith Memorial Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>“Participation in the arts improves
student achievement - a fact established by rigorous scientific
research,” said Neil Thackaberry, co-artistic director. “We
also know that arts classes and experiences are the first to be cut by schools
when money gets tight. Few students today have the benefit of the arts
experiences enjoyed by their parents and grandparents.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>The $7 tickets are not “rush”
tickets. Students can call and purchase tickets in advance just as members of
the general public can.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Daytime Performances</span></font></b></strong><font
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The $7 price also applies to students and teachers who take advantage of
special school day matinees at Actor’s Summit. “This makes
Actors’ Summit the least expensive option for school districts and
teachers who want to make professional theater part of their students’
education,” said Chase Horn, director of development at the theater.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Performance Schedule</span></font></b></strong><font
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color:black'><br>
The first production of the new season will be Main-Travelled Roads which will
have a preview performance on September 18. The official opening on
Friday, September 19 will be followed by a reception with the cast.
Regular performances continue through October 5, Thursdays, Fridays &
Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Following each performance,
there will be an opportunity for the audience to discuss the play with members
of the cast. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Tickets</span></font></b></strong><br>
Tickets are $28 on Fridays & Saturdays, $25 on Thursdays & Sundays. All
full time students with ID are $7 at all performances. Seniors receive a $3
discount at all regular Thursday and Sunday performances. Season
subscriptions and discounted coupon books are available. Group discounts
are available for parties of 10 or more. <br>
Tickets can be purchased on line at <a href="http://www.actorssummit.org/"
title="blocked::http://www.actorssummit.org/">www.actorssummit.org</a> or by
phone by calling (330) 342-0800. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Web Site</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Actors’ Summit Theater can be found
on the web at ww.actorssummit.org. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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