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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=red size=6>WARM UP WITH THESE 'HOT' WOMEN TONIGHT!</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=6><FONT color=red><EM>THE WOMEN</EM> <FONT color=red>OPENS TONIGHT</FONT> AT THE CASSIDY THEATRE</FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3><FONT size=4><EM>The Women</EM> is an acidic commentary on the pampered lives and power struggles of various wealthy <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Manhattan</st1:place></st1:City> socialites and up-and-comers and the gossip that propels and damages their relationships.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>While men frequently are the subject of the lively discussions and play an important role in the action on-stage, they are strictly characters mentioned but never </FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>seen.</FONT></FONT></FONT></o:p><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=4> </FONT></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=4>Director Lester Currie says “This is a show that appeals to anyone who loves women and is a fan of smart, funny and poignant writing for women characters. Watching this group of actors bring this script to life is a thrill and audiences are going to love seeing these amazing women perform.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It’s going to make for a great evening of theater.”</FONT></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=4><STRONG>The Cast includes: Lauren Bieler, Amiee Collier, Kristy Cruz, Karrie Dendler, Julie Dombrowski, Karen Hunady, Jayne Kacik, Debbie Lenarz, Nicole Lubin, Pam Matthews, Georgia Muttillo, Jennifer Nageotte, Nicole Nageotte, Brianna O’Boyle, Lauren Persons, Theresa Pedone, Lora Slavik, Lisa Tarr, and Monica Zach.</STRONG></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=5><STRONG>The Women will run Jan. 16 through February 1, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Cassidy Theatre, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">6200 Pearl Rd.</st1:Street> <st1:City w:st="on">Parma</st1:City></st1:address> Hts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors and can be purchased by calling the Cassidy box office at (440) 842-4600.</STRONG></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The Cassidy Theatre is generously funded by <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cuyahoga</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>FOR INFORMATION CALL: The Cassidy Theatre Box Office at 440-824-4600</FONT></P></BODY>