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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">Media contact: Jacqi Loewy</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Helvetica">‘Collectively Speaking’ celebration of Cleveland Theater lights up the stage Feb. 9</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">Convention centers, waterfront developments, fancy condos and malls … it seems like everyone’s trying to find new ways to make Cleveland a top Midwestern city. But let’s not forget what we already have: a vibrant theater arts community producing innovative performances from Shakespeare, to show-stopping musicals, to original plays and cutting-edge performance art.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">It’s time to celebrate Cleveland’s theater and its artists!</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Helvetica">“Collectively Speaking: A Benefit Celebration of the Theater Community” takes place Monday, February 9, 2009, at The Brooks Theatre at The Cleveland Play House</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">. This special community-wide event is presented by the Cleveland Theater Collective (CTC), a service organization that promotes the viability, quality and accessibility of theater in northeast Ohio.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">Join us for Collectively Speaking:</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">6 p.m. Patron reception ($75 a ticket)</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">7:30 p.m. Performance, program, drink and fun ($30/$20 a ticket)</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">Collectively Speaking will feature a special performance directed by Sean Szaller, a “sampler” of songs and scenes from upcoming productions at several of CTC’s 24 member theaters. Joyce Casey, who is retiring from Dobama Theatre after 32 years of service, will be honored for her decades of dedication to the arts and artists of Cleveland. Plus, you’ll get to spend the evening mixing and mingling with some of Cleveland’s brightest stage stars and most promising talent.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">Proceeds benefit CTC programs, including the Danny Morris Equity contract. A small percentage will go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">The evenings entertainment will include performances from Beck's upcoming production of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," CPT's new show "InCogNegro," the JCC's premier of "Cleveland Heights," FPAC's productions of "RENT" and "The Odd Couple," as well as a taste of "Spring Awakening."</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">Food and Beverages for this event are generously provided by Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Metropolitan, Corky & Lenny's, A.J. Rocco's, Heck's Café, Anatolia Café, Fat Fish Blue</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">Seating is limited. Pay online to avoid the lines at</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://www.clevelandtheater.com/"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Helvetica">http://www.clevelandtheater.com</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Helvetica">. Or RSVP by phone to Jacqi Loewy at 216-469-9160. Tickets also available at the door.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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