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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia size=2>Hi NEopal,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia size=2>I have very mixed feelings about this. It's sad
to think about no more great theatre at that complex. I have seen many a great
performance there, always an eclectic mix of offerings. The architecture inside
and out is indeed very fine, even the warmth and quaintness of the Brooks
theater.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia size=2>However, in these tough times, if it comes down
to not surviving as an institution or moving, I feel moving is the way to
go. On the upside, if the article is to be believed, a host of new spaces
and technologies would be available to the Playhouse to allow them to continue
entertaining the community. The Allen theater has been horribly underused since
it's restoration and this plan would remedy that problem. There are a great many
folks out there who are unaware of what they're missing at the Playhouse because
it's located out of the main entertainment area of Cleveland. With more and more
great attractions downtown, I think the Playhouse would benefit from a wider
audience base. I know they've been trying for awhile, with ticket specials and
other marketing, to attract a more diverse audience and moving to Playhouse
Square would help that goal.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia size=2>I do hope the new owner of the property would
retain the building and repurpose it. Cleveland Clinic I'm betting will snatch
it up, as it adjoins their property and they are ever-expanding. (See related
article on the demise of the Cleveland Podiatric College.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Georgia size=2>Beverly Kristy<BR>440 487 6698<BR><A
href="mailto:bkristy@mindspring.com">bkristy@mindspring.com</A><BR><A
href="http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/beverlykristy">http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/beverlykristy</A><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4>>Have you read today's front page of The Plain Dealer?
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<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4>>What are your feelings on the sale, on the move of The
Cleveland Play House? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4>>What affect does this have on Theatre in Cleveland?
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<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
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<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4>>How does this move affect the Arts community and our
relationship with Cleveland Clinic Foundation? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4>>How does "The Clinic" support the Arts?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4>>Will "<EM>this 12-acre tract and its 295,000 square foot
complex designed by superstar architect Phillip Johnson"</EM> be
leveled into a parking facility?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
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<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4>>What are your questions? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4>>How do you feel as a local artist, thespian?</FONT></DIV>
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href="http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=OH_CPD&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1"><FONT
color=#0000ff>http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=OH_CPD&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1</FONT></A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="garamond, new york, times, serif" color=#800000
size=4><EM>Renee Matthews-Jackson</EM></FONT></DIV>
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color=#800000>~poet/playwright/actor/instructor/director</FONT></DIV>
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