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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>“The JCC Arts & Culture program is going out with
a bang. It’s gripping production of “Pangs of the Messiah, a
powerful, heartfelt play by Israeli playwright Motti Lerner, is a gutsy and
commendable leap into political theater… “Scott Plate’s
captivating direction and a near-perfect cast makes “Pangs” a must
see for Jew and non-Jew alike.” - Fran Heller, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:place></st1:City> Jewish News<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>"...a stellar cast under the direction of Scott Plate
delivers a powerful evening of theater." - Christine Howey, Rave & Pan<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>“Strong performances are put in by Charles Kartali as
Shmuel, Jean Zarzour as his wife, Karon Sabo as his daughter-in-law, Amy
Pawlukiewicz as his daughter, and Ryan Jagru, as Shmuel’s conflicted
son-in-law. Ethan Rosenfeld is outstanding as Nadav…” – Roy
Berko</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Pangs of the Messiah<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>By Motti Lerner<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Directed by Scott Plate<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>June 17 – July 1, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Brooks</span></font></st1:PlaceType><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Theatre</st1:PlaceName>, The <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:place></st1:City>
Play House<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>FINAL FOUR PERFORMANCES:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Sat., June 27 at 8:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Sun., June 28 at 2:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Tue., June 30 at 7:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Wed., July 1 at 7:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Set in the near future, Pangs of the Messiah depicts the
human struggles and internal conflict faced by a family of religious Zionist
pioneers after the signing of a Peace Accord between the Israeli Government and
the Palestinian Authority. On the surface, the play explores the widely
divergent responses of the family as their esteemed leader faces the violent
legacy his teachings have unwittingly fostered. Upon a closer look, this
provocative piece of theater encourages understanding of the wide-ranging
convictions, passions and perspectives of the Israeli people and of the
diversity and strife that exists in contemporary Israeli society.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Pre & Post-Performance Talks & Discussions<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Join us for pre-performance talks by Seth Gordon, Associate
Artistic Director, Cleveland Play House, beginning one hour prior to curtain
and post-performance discussions following each performance.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Tickets:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>General Public: $24<br>
JCC Members: $21*<br>
Seniors: $22*<br>
Students: $12*<br>
*Ticket discounts apply to advance sales only<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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Groups of 10 or more call (216) 593-6258<br>
Tickets: $18<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>FREE secured parking in the Cleveland Play House lot is included
in the cost of ticket.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>To purchase tickets:<br>
- Call (866) 546-1358<br>
- <a
href="http://ev15.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=PAN&linkID=psq&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode="
target="_new"
title="http://ev15.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=PAN&linkID=psq&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=">Purchase
Tickets Online</a> (Transaction fees will be added to phone and online
orders)<br>
- In person at The Mandel JCC during regular business hours<br>
- At the door beginning one hour prior to each performance<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For more information about Pangs of the Messiah visit:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.clevejcc.org/PangsOfTheMessiah.asp"
title="http://www.clevejcc.org/PangsOfTheMessiah.asp">http://www.clevejcc.org/PangsOfTheMessiah.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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