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<P align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>WEEKLY NEWSLETTER<BR><FONT size=5>September 1st, 2009</FONT>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><U>NORTH CANTON PLAYHOUSE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>First Weekend a great success!!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>SMALL TALK AT THE WATER COOLER...A <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_1>SKETCH COMEDY REVUE</SPAN></STRONG>!!! Although the audiences were small, everyone enjoyed the new comedy concept presented at the NCP <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_2 style="CURSOR: hand; BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed">Youth Theatre</SPAN>!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>BUT </STRONG>you still have time this final weekend to see FOR YOURSELF the hilarious goings on that Jeremy Lewis, Justin Edenhofer and the outstanding cast have in store just for you....so come on down! The price is right...$8....and remember, at the Youth Theatre, you are part of the production!!! (space wise)....<STRONG>WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>QUESTION???</STRONG> <STRONG> What FAN TAS TIC fundraiser is going on right now, as we speak??????</STRONG> Of course, the answer is: RAF TAS TIK!!! Anyone looking for an easy way to make a $l000???? Buy a ticket for $l0 from anyone at NCP and find out.....call the office....support your <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_3>community theatre</SPAN>!! The phone-a-thon was a huge success....but we need MORE to keep it all going!! In other words, give up going to McDonald's one night and buy a raffle ticket!!! You'll feel better!!! (so will we)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><U>REMINDER:</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Auditions Tuesday and Wednesday at NCP Mainstage at 7 pm <STRONG>NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD</STRONG>.....need lots of zombies! and other parts available, too!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><U>MORE AUDITIONS:</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sunday, Sept. l3 and Monday Sept. l4 on the Mainstage</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>"<SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_4 style="BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand; BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed">Disney's Beauty and the Beast</SPAN> Jr."</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cast requirements: Youth ages l0-l8</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All Auditioners should come prepared to sing a short song without music or with a karaoke CD. There will be cold reads from the script and a brief dance audition.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Shows:</STRONG> January 2l-3l, 2010</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sunday, Sept. 27 2 pm on the NCP Mainstage</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>"The Littlest Angel"</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cast requirements: Children ages 5-l4</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All Auditioners should come prepared to sing one verse from a christmas carol, (something other than <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_5>Jingle Bells</SPAN>)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Performances will be held </STRONG>Dec. 4-l3, 2009</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><U>AS A REMINDER</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The title of the Fall Acting Workshop for ages 7-l3: <STRONG>THE NIGHT THEY STOLE HALLOWEEN</STRONG>....kids, if you want to have fun and still have a great theatre experience....come on down and become a ZOMBIE, A MUMMY AND YES, EVEN A WEREWOLF!! </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>you will get to act and sing and dance as you save HALLOWEEN!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><EM>THESE WORKSHOPS ARE VERY POPULAR</EM></STRONG>....so please register early...first come, first serve...details/flyers can be obtained by calling the office or just take a walk over to Hoover high school, where our office is located....classes start Sept. 29.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>ALSO NOTE:</STRONG> This original script is written by a very talented local young playwright, who is, at present, a student at <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_6>Ohio State University</SPAN>.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_7><STRONG>MONSTER IN THE CLOSET</STRONG></SPAN> is now in rehearsal....production to be held Oct. 8-18 at the NCP Youth Theatre. The cast list is now posted!<BR>Emily ... <STRONG><EM>Sarah Young<BR></EM></STRONG>Tom ... <STRONG><EM>Jeremy Clarke<BR></EM></STRONG>Mom ... <STRONG><EM>Sarah Jane Toy</EM></STRONG><BR>Stephanie ... <STRONG><EM>Casey Polatas<BR></EM></STRONG>Brain ... <STRONG><EM>Hannah Shepler<BR></EM></STRONG>Megan ... <STRONG><EM>Liz Reink</EM></STRONG><BR>Tara ... <STRONG><EM>Hannah Gianfagna</EM></STRONG><BR>Kelly ... <STRONG><EM>Brooklyn McDaniels</EM></STRONG><BR>Mary ... <STRONG><EM>Kellie Fernandez</EM></STRONG><BR>Chris ... <STRONG><EM>Devin Getz</EM></STRONG><BR>Shelby ... <STRONG><EM>Matt Coffey</EM></STRONG><BR>Nathan ... <STRONG><EM>Daniel James</EM></STRONG><BR>Murray ... <STRONG><EM>Cory Ott</EM></STRONG><BR>Wanda ... <STRONG><EM>Maria
Richards</EM></STRONG><BR>Toady ... <STRONG><EM>Anna Huntsman</EM></STRONG><BR>Dream Queen ... <STRONG><EM>Katie Boyle</EM></STRONG><BR>Sandy the Sandman ... <STRONG><EM>Jessica Imhoff</EM></STRONG><BR>Robin ... <STRONG><EM>Natalie James</EM></STRONG><BR>Jamie ... <STRONG><EM>Morgan Brown</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><U>UPCOMING MEETINGS:</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Wed. Sept. 9 .... l pm...at NCP Youth Theatre....NCP Arts meeting</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Wed. Sept. 9 at 2:30 pm...NCP Studio Theatre...the Encore Players</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>FUNERAL FOR A GANGSTER</STRONG>....cast was finalized last week for this Event to be held <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_8>Halloween night Oct. 3lst</SPAN> at 5:30 pm. This is a joint production with the North Canton Heritage Society to be held at Fieldcrest. Tickets are $35 for a complete evening of fun, murder, mystery, intrigue and of course, a fabulous dinner.....and all held at a l920's Speakeasy WAKE!! Vito would have loved it!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Call the office for more information on this Biggie!! <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_9 style="CURSOR: hand; BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed">330-494-1613</SPAN>...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><U>OPENING NIGHT:</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sept. ll for two solid weekends.....<STRONG>CONFESSIONS FROM THE LADIES ROOM</STRONG>.......the cast is having a wonderful time with this one!! So make your reservation soon, as this production is being held in the black box theatre...the STUDIO!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><U>A SPECIAL NOTE:</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Spotlight on Youth, the <SPAN class=yshortcuts id=lw_1251823585_10>educational outreach program</SPAN> of the Playhouse, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this upcoming school year. Spotlight takes educational prevention dramas into schools in Northeastern Ohio through the generosity and support of many foundations and organizations. Three grants have been awarded for the upcoming year. Our actors, teens and adults, are hard at work this month rehearsing and learning their lines to take 8 shows into many schools throughout this year. As many educators have begun to realize "drama is an important educational tool...."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>BREAK A LEG</STRONG>.....and see you next week!!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Brenton Cochran Mary McManaway</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Office Admistrator</STRONG> <STRONG>Artistic Director</STRONG> </FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV></td></tr></table>