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<FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3>For Immediate Release<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 5"> </SPAN>Contact: Joey Cayabyab, Publicity</FONT><BR>
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<P class=ececmsonormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 16.2pt"><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3>May 20, 2009<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 7"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:joeycayabyab@hotmail.com"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000080 size=3>joeycayabyab@hotmail.com</FONT></A><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #444444; FONT-FAMILY: 'Segoe UI','sans-serif'"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=c1 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3>Garfield Heights, OH<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 6"> </SPAN>216-324-6470</FONT></P>
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<P class=ececmsonormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 16.2pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">GARFIELD HEIGHTS LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE FINAL SHOW FOR THE 28<SUP>TH</SUP> SEASON: </FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=c1 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><FONT color=#000000>It’s been nine years since anyone at the Garfield Heights Little Theatre (GHLT) has seen them, but Joseph and the Dreamcoat designed by Dennis Hicks, are finally making their way back to the GHLT stage.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One of the most popular musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is slated to run May 29<SUP>th</SUP> at the Garfield Heights High School Performing Arts Center “<I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Matousek Auditorium</I>” through June 14<SUP>th</SUP> 2009.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Prior to opening, however, the cast of 40 plus kids and adults have worked very hard to master the show.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The ensemble that comprised of a few former cast members and new members are definitely hamming it up to the choreography created by Jen Justice who is also cast as Mrs. Potiphar.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Some members of the kid’s ensemble from years past are now rejoining the cast as adults like Eddie Borowy, Christine Mertel and Vicki Ungavarsky.</FONT></P>
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<P class=c1 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><FONT color=#000000>Joseph, written by the powerhouse duo of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, features a stellar cast of wacky and distinctive characters.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This includes Joseph’s father Jacob, played by John Staraitis, who is also the sophisticated millionaire Potiphar and an Elvis-like Ronn Powers as Pharaoh.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Not to mention, Joseph’s eleven jealous brothers who are portrayed by talented actors from around the area.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Throughout the production, the siblings croon “Those Canaan Days” in a Parisian Café led by Gary Samarin, honky-tonk a mournful good-bye sung by brother, Don Pedley and Calypso with Joey Cayabyab as Judah.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The curtain closed ACT I with the funky costumes as the go-going brothers and wives danced at a discotheque.<BR><BR>Joseph’s imaginative story is set entirely to music made possible by the Musical Director, Keith Stiver.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Without dialogue to rely on, cast members must relay the story through songs and movements, and that’s no simple task.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Laura Fedina and/or Wendy Skidmore (understudy) portray Joseph’s soul-singing Narrator, who guides the audience along Joseph’s adventures.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Narrator practically never leaves the stage as she sings the entire show.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Charles Robert Keshock, who plays the title character of Joseph, has an equally demanding vocal performance with the rendition of “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door”.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The vocal range in this show is incredible, and I know there are high expectations for anyone who plays the role of Joseph.<BR><BR>Joseph was first produced on the GHLT stage in 2000 and was considered one of the biggest hits at that time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Director and Co-Directors Sandy Leposa and Linda Raski respectively have captured once again a show that everyone loved and remembered.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Everyone is looking forward to dazzle the new generation of theater goers with colorful production as it was nine years ago.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Cast and Crew promise to warm the hearts of loyal fans, while enchanting and sparking the imagination of new viewers.</FONT></P>
<P class=c1 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><FONT color=#000000>Tickets for Joseph are now on sale.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="COLOR: #444444">Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens @ <B><U>Matousek Auditorium</U></B><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> The Performing Arts Center at the Garfield Heights High School</SPAN> on 4900 Turney Road in Garfield Heights, OH on May 29 and will run through June 14 with Fridays and Saturdays shows @ 8p and Sunday matinees @ 3p. Tickets are available by calling (216) 581-7554. </SPAN></P>
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