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<DIV><FONT size=7><FONT color=#800000 size=2><STRONG>NEWS RELEASE
</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=2><STRONG>Contact: Melanie YC Pepe (330)
836-2626</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><A href="http://www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com"><FONT
size=2><STRONG>www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com</STRONG></FONT></A></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2><EM>1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron Oh
44313</EM></FONT></DIV>
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<P align=center><A
href="http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery2.php?instanceid=140147033"><I><FONT
size=7><STRONG>Madeline and the Gypsies </STRONG></I>
<P align=center><STRONG>PRESS PHOTOS</STRONG></P>
<P align=center><STRONG>**click me!**</STRONG><FONT size=3><FONT
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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=6><STRONG><EM>Madeline and the
Gypsies</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV></FONT></FONT>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Performance Schedule</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>July 24 ~ August 9,
2009</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG>Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Saturday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Sunday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Tuesday, July 28 at 12:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Thursday, July 30 at 12:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Saturday, August 1 at 3:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Sunday, August 2 at 3:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Tuesday, August 4 at 12:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Wednesday, August 5 at 12:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Thursday, August 6 at 12:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Saturday, August 8 at 3:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Sunday, August 9 at 3:30 p.m.</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center>Charge by phone at Weathervane’s Ticket Office at
<STRONG>330-836-2626.</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Call between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday.</DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM><STRONG><FONT size=4>Tickets:
$12.</FONT></STRONG></EM></DIV>
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<P align=center>Weathervane Playhouse</P></B></FONT><I>
<P align=center>Proudly Presents</P>
<P align=center></P></I><FONT size=6>
<P align=center>A Young Actor Series Production</P></FONT><B><I><FONT
color=#ff0000 size=6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6>
<P align=center>Madeline and the Gypsies</P></FONT></FONT><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>July 24 ~ August 9, 2009</P></B></I></FONT>
<P align=center>By Barry Kornhauser<BR>Music by Michael Koerner</P>
<P align=center>Adapted from the book by Ludwig Bemelmans</P>
<P align=center></P><STRONG>
<P>A charming musical based on the beloved book by </STRONG><B>Ludwig
Bemelmans</B>. When Madeline and her friend, Pepito, get lost during a visit to
the carnival and end up being carried away by gypsies, their rousing adventures
with a traveling circus begin! But poor Miss Clavel won't rest until she has
brought them safely home. This NEW musical bursts with <I>daring circus
acts</I>, boisterous song and sweet silliness!</P><I>
<P align=center></P></I><B>
<P>OUR DIRECTORS:</P>
<P>Sarah Bailey</B> (Director and Choreographer ) is a graduate of Ohio Northern
University and has her Masters in Music and Pedagogy from the prestigious
Westminster Choir College. Sarah has sung onstage at Carnegie Hall with the New
York Philharmonic and was a grand finalist at the Guangdong International Vocal
Competition in China. She is directing her 9<SUP>th</SUP> production for
Weathervane.</P><B>
<P>Kim Shama-Hanna </B>(Musical Director) graduated Magna cum Laude from Kent
State in music education. Being a music educator in the Akron Public Schools,
she has been involved with musical performances for over 20 years. At only 17,
she wrote and directed the music in a play called, "Boris's Christmas Revenge."
She has written music for the "Ask Gilby" television show, and for Akron's
All-City May Festival of Music, where she also plays in the orchestra. She has
led her students to produce CDs to support victims of 9/11, to support animal
care (Pet Guards), and to support our men and women in the armed forces. In the
recording studio, Kim works as a composer, arranger, keyboardist and singer. She
also directs the choir at her church, St. George. In community service, Kim was
a co-coach of an OM team that took the State of Ohio Championship three years in
a row, and also is a co-coach for Girl Scouts in Copley.</P>
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<P>CAST:</P></B>
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<P>Madeline ~ Annie Kate Raglow of <B>COPLEY </B>(St. Hilary)</P>
<P>Miss Clavel ~ Julianna Blischak of <B>AKRON</B> (Archibishop Hoban High
School)</P>
<P>Pepito / Unicyclist ~ Kolin Morgenstern of <B>AKRON </B>(Miller South
Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Gypsy Mama ~ Caitie McNeal of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South Perfoming Arts
School)</P>
<P>Clown / Juggler ~ Jacob Jones of <B>AKRON</B> (St. Vincent-St. Mary High
School)</P>
<P>Clown / Tumbler ~ Alexis Baughman of <B>STOW</B> (Stow-Munroe Falls High
School)</P>
<P>Strongman ~ Brian Hirsch of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South Perfoming Arts
School)</P>
<P>Pepito’s Servant / Gypsy / Acrobat ~ Brandon Kline of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller
South Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Cabbie / Lion ~ Samir Nahali of <B>AKRON</B> (Portage Path Elementary)</P>
<P>Clair ~ Catherine Mazzola of <B>COPLEY</B> (St. Hilary)</P>
<P>Genevieve ~ Maddie Mazzola of <B>COPLEY</B> (St. Hilary)</P>
<P>Cosette ~ Charlotte Clark-Hoffman of <B>AKRON</B> (Chapel Hill Christian
School)</P>
<P>Clementine ~ Rachel Sabo-Hedges of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South Perfoming Arts
School)</P>
<P>Adele ~ Shea Lee of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Amee ~ Olivia Doria of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Antoinette ~ Sarah Hineline of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South Perfoming Arts
School)</P>
<P>Cecile ~ Teanna Smith of <B>BARBERTON</B> (Woodford Elementary)</P>
<P>Edith ~ Allison Factor of <B>HUDSON </B>(Seton Catholic School)</P>
<P>Elise ~ Katie May of <B>NORTON</B> (Miller South Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Jaqueline ~ Natalie Martucci of <B>CUYAHOGA FALLS</B> (St. Joseph Grade
School)</P>
<P>Fortune Teller / Snake Charmer ~ Alyse Hanna of <B>COPLEY </B>(Copley High
School)</P>
<P>Acrobat ~ Ashleigh Villanueva of <B>STOW </B>(Lakeview Intermediate
School)</P>
<P>Acrobat ~ Amber Villanueva of<B> STOW </B>(Lakeview Intermediate School)</P>
<P>Acrobat / Hand Walker ~ Alli Semans of <B>FAIRLAWN </B>(Miller South
Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Acrobat / Contortionist ~ Mika Takahashi of <B>AKRON </B>(Miller South
Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Magician ~ Walter Richmond of <B>AKRON</B> (Garfield High School)</P>
<P>Magician’s Assistant ~ Calista Pepe of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South Perfoming
Arts School)</P>
<P>Jump Rope Stunts / Seal ~ Klaire Morgenstern of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South
Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Barker ~ Marcus Martin of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South Perfoming Arts
School)</P>
<P>Acrobat / Elephant ~ Brooke Lytton of <B>STOW</B> (Stow-Munroe Falls High
School)</P>
<P>Acrobat ~ Carly Ameling of <B>AKRON</B> (Revere Middle School)</P>
<P>Acrobat ~ Jamie Raglow of <B>COPLEY </B>(St. Vincent-St. Mary High
School)</P>
<P>Fortune Teller / Elephant ~ Eva Finley of <B>AKRON</B> (Miller South
Perfoming Arts School)</P>
<P>Fortune Teller ~ Allina Gatte of <B>AKRON</B> (Green Middle School)</P><FONT
face=Arial></FONT><B>
<P>PRODUCTION TEAM</P></B><I><U>
<P>Director & Choreographer</I></U> ~ Sarah Bailey of <B>CUYAHOGA
FALLS</P></B><I><U>
<P>Musical Director</I></U> ~ Kim Shama-Hanna of <B>COPLEY</P></B><I><U>
<P>Stage Manager</I></U> ~ John S. Catlos of <B>AKRON</P></B><I><U>
<P>Assistant Stage Manager</I></U> ~ JJ McAdams of <B>STOW</P></B><I><U>
<P>Lighting Design</I></U> ~ Justin Miller of <B>CUYAHOGA FALLS</P></B><I><U>
<P>Sound Design</I></U> ~ David Ruggles & Megan Mandel of <B>CUYAHOGA
FALLS</P></B><I><U>
<P>Properties Design</I></U> ~ Erin Riffle of <B>AKRON</P></B><I><U>
<P>Costume Designer</I></U> ~ Nancy Humes of <B>WADSWORTH</P></B><I><U>
<P>Set Designer</I></U> ~ Alan Scott Ferrall of <B>CUYAHOGA FALLS</P>
<P> </P></B>
<P> </P><I><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6>
<P align=center>Madeline and the Gypsies</P></I></FONT></FONT>
<P align=center>Performance Schedule</P><B>
<P align=center>July 24 ~ August 9,
2009</P></B></DIV></FONT></FONT></BODY></HTML>