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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><STRONG>Straw Hat Theatre at the
Ashtabula Arts Center</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><FONT size=2>2928 W. 13th Street, Ashtabula,
OH 44004</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><FONT
size=2>440-964-3396</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org">aac@ashartscenter.org</A></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><STRONG><U>Straw Hat Theatre
</U></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><U><FONT size=2>Our 2009 Season
Schedule</FONT></U></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><FONT
size=2></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><STRONG>“Man of La Mancha”<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><FONT
size=2><STRONG>June 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, and
27</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Thrown into prison, Cervantes attempts
to win favor with his fellow prisoners by telling the stunning tale of Don
Quixote, a knight who embarks on a romantic and noble journey to win the heart
of a good woman and to capture "The Impossible Dream." The show boasts a
gorgeous musical score including such show-stopping numbers as "The Impossible
Dream," "Dulcinea," "What Do You Want of Me?" "Little Bird, Little Bird," and
many more. Winner of five Tony Awards, “Man of la Mancha” will start the
summer off with a bang!</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Directed by Douglas Anderson
</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Written by Dale Wasserman with music by
Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><STRONG>“Disney’s High School
Musical”<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><STRONG>July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23,
24, 25 </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>The show tells the story of two high
school juniors from rival cliques: Troy Bolton, captain of the basketball team
and Gabriella Montez, the girl with all the brains.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>While on summer vacation with their
families, the two meet and upon returning to school in the fall, they try out
for the lead parts in their high school musical. Despite the other students’
attempts to spoil their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resist peer pressure and
rivalry, inspiring others along the way!</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Directed by Kim
Godfrey</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Written by David Simpatico with music
adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle.
</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>The production is based on a Disney
Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini</FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt"><FONT
size=2><STRONG>“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt"><FONT
size=2><STRONG>July 31, August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN> </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt"><FONT
size=2>This is one of the most popular and captivatingly romantic stories ever
told. This multi-award winning musical has been seen by over 25 million
people.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> T</SPAN>his beloved "tale as old
as time" tells the story of a small-town girl, Belle, who is taken prisoner by a
reclusive Beast, who is actually a human prince under a spell.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Within the confines of the Beast's
castle, they learn the true meaning of love and friendship together with the
Beast's league of enchanted household objects. Including favorite songs as "Be
Our Guest," "Home," and "Beauty and the Beast,” this is a show that will enchant
both the young and the young at heart! </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt"><FONT
size=2>Directed by Lisa Marie French</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt"><FONT
size=2>Written by Linda Woolverton with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by
Howard Ashman & Tim Rice</FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt"><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt"></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><STRONG>All Straw Hat Theatre shows
begin at 8:00 p.m.</STRONG><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Box office ticket prices are $14 for
patron seating, $12 Adults and $11 Seniors/Students.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All advance-sale, pre-paid tickets will
receive a $2 discount per ticket.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>A bigger savings can be had by
theater-goers who purchase a <STRONG>season subscription</STRONG>.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Each subscription offers three
discounted admissions to any Straw Hat show this season.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For those who only want to see one show,
all three admissions can be used by you and your family/friends at one time. Or
for those who want to see all three shows this season, one admission can be used
at each of the three productions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>You get three admissions to use at any summer show, at any time.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The choice is yours.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Subscription prices are $33 patron
seating, $27 adults, and $24 seniors/students.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Arts Center members will receive an
additional discount. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=2><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Tickets or subscription cards can be purchased by calling the
Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.</STRONG><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=2><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN> </P></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pamela Hammond<BR>Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator<BR>Ashtabula Arts Center<BR>Phone/Fax: 440.964.3396<BR></FONT><A
href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>aac@ashartscenter.org</FONT></A></DIV></BODY></HTML>