<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"> </font></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival's <em>The Winter's Tale</em> Opensin Tremont This Weekend</font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><em>The Winter's Tale</em>, the second show of the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival's 12th season of FREE Shakespearean theater, opens on Friday, June 26th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park, in the heart of Tremont.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><em>The Winter's Tale</em>, one of Shakespeare’s most complex pieces, is a brilliant compromise between tragedy and comedy. The play presents the story of a picture-perfect family, torn to shreds by inner demons, vices, and tragedies. While this may seem to be an odd foundation on which to build an uproariously broad comedy, Artistic Director Tyson D. Rand skillfully explores the delicate balance between the dark and light elements of one of the Bard’s “problem plays”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Set in the 1950's and 60's, CSF’s interpretation of this piece will make audiences both think and laugh.</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Traveling in repertory with <em>The Winter's Tale</em> is <em>Antony and Cleopatra</em>, directed by Alison Garrigan, who brings her unique style to the stage in a new approach to one of Shakespeare's great tragedies. In this production, the hostile Roman takeover of Cleopatra's Egypt has been skillfully translated into a modern business maneuver. Cultures clash when the professional “Romans” encounter the exotic punk-rock world of the “Egyptians”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Both <em>Antony and Cleopatra </em>and <em>The Winter's Tale</em> will be presented on Saturdays and Sundays at various locations throughout Northeast Ohio. </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">As always, CSF performances are free and open to the public. By bringing Shakespeare into communities and offering performances free of charge, the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival makes quality theater accessible to all.</font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and seat themselves prior to each outdoor performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Rain spaces have been secured for every venue allowing performances to proceed, rain or shine. For more information on The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival or to get involved, please contact <a href="mailto:info@cleveshakes.org">info@cleveshakes.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.cleveshakes.org">www.cleveshakes.org</a>. </font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">The full CSF repertory season is:</font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Friday, June 19:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>Antony and Cleopatra</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Saturday, June 20:<em><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Antony and Cleopatra</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Lincoln Park, 1208 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113 </font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"> </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Friday, June 26: <em>The Winter's Tale</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Saturday June 27:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>The Winter's Tale</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Lincoln Park, 1208 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113 </font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"> </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Sunday, July 5:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> <em> A</em></span><em>ntony and Cleopatra</em> (2:00 p.m.) </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>The Winter's Tale</em> (6:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Brunswick Rec. Center, 3637 Center Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212 </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Saturday, July 11:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>Antony and Cleopatra</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Sunday, July 12:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><em>The Winter's Tale</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Penitentiary Glen, 8868 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094 </font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"> </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Saturday, July 18:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>Antony and Cleopatra</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Sunday, July 19:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>The Winter's Tale</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Shaker Heights Colonnade, 3450 Lee Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44120 </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"> </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Saturday, July 25:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> <em> </em></span><em>Antony and Cleopatra</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Sunday, July 26:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>The Winter's Tale</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">LCCC Stocker Arts Center, 1005 Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035 </font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"> </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Saturday, August 1:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>Antony and Cleopatra</em> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Sunday, August 2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><em>The Winter's Tale</em></font></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3"> (7:00 p.m.)</font></span></b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><font size="3">Kulas Stage, 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106</font></span></b></p>
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