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<DIV><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>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=5>Weathervane
Playhouse</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT size=4>1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron,
Ohio 44313</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT color=#800000 size=5>Imagine
THAT!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM>For young children AND their parents! Students, along with
a parent or guardian, will work on theatrical fundamentals such as storytelling,
emotional expression, creative movement, musical awareness, and vocal
exploration.</EM></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>Imagine THAT!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4><EM>Pirates &
Mermaids</EM></FONT></STRONG></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV align=center>Ages 3 to 5</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.</DIV>
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<DIV align=center><EM>September 18 - November 20</EM></DIV>Tuition
$130</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT color=#800000 size=5>Introduction to Theater
& Acting</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT color=#000000 size=3>
<DIV align=center><EM>Explores theater as an art form. Topics vary in each
class, but include: How theater tells a story, stage directions, movement for
the stage, projection, diction, theater terminology, styles and types of
theater, story structure, improvisation, acting technique and the roles of
the playwright, actors, director, designers and the audience. See specific
class descriptions for more information.</EM></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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size=5></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT color=#000000 size=4>Introduction to Theater
& Acting, Places, Please!</FONT></STRONG></DIV></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 5 to 8</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM>September 18 - November 20</EM></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Instructor: Benjamin Rexroad, B.A.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Tuition $160</DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>Introduction to Theater & Acting,
Classic Adventures</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 8 to 11</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Saturdays, 9:15 a.m.to 10:15 a.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>
<DIV align=center><EM>September 18 - November 20</EM></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Instructor: Benjamin Rexroad, B.A.</DIV>Tuition $160</DIV>
<DIV align=center> </DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>Introduction to Theater & Acting,
Classic Adventures</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 8 to 11</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>
<DIV align=center><EM>September 18 - November 20</EM></DIV>Tuition
$160</DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>Introduction to Theater & Acting,
Enter Stage Right</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Prerequisite: None </DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 11 to 14</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM>September 18 - November 20</EM></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Tuition $160</DIV>
<DIV align=center> </DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>Introduction to Theater & Acting,
Teen Actor's Studio</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Prerequisite: None </DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 13 to 18</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM>September 18 - November 20</EM></DIV>
<DIV align=center>
<DIV align=center>Instructor: Harriet DeVeto, AEA</DIV>Tuition $160</DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center><B><FONT size=4></FONT></B> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><B><FONT color=#800000 size=5>Musical Theater</FONT></B></DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM>Students will work on musical theater technique,
including: learning lyrics, learning music, vocal dynamics, pitch training,
music reading skills, choreographed movement, integrating character development
and how to use acting skills to tell the story behind a song. Topics vary
between the two classes. See specific class descriptions for more
information.</EM></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=4>Musical Theater, Act
One</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 6 to 9</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>
<DIV align=center><EM>September 18 - November 20</EM></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Instructor: Sarah Bailey, M.M.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>
<DIV align=center>Pianist: Sharon Alberson</DIV></DIV>Tuition $180</DIV>
<DIV align=center> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><B><FONT size=4>Musical Theater, Act Two</FONT></B></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 9 to 13</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>
<DIV align=center><EM>September 18 - November 20</EM></DIV>
<DIV align=center>
<DIV align=center>Instructor: Sarah Bailey, M.M.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Pianist: Sharon Alberson</DIV></DIV>Tuition $180</DIV>
<DIV align=center> </DIV>
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<DIV align=center><B><FONT color=#800000 size=5>Vocal Singing
Technique</FONT></B></DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM>Studies proper singing technique and is a suitable for
beginners to intermediate singers. Specific skills include: Proper breathing and
support, singer’s posture, warm-up techniques and exercises, introduction
to sight reading and music notation, ear training, resonance, diction and
eliminating muscular tension.</DIV></EM><B></B>
<DIV align=center><B></B> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT size=4><STRONG>Vocal Singing
Technique</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Prerequisite: None</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 10 to 16</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Saturdays, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM>February 20 to May 1, 2010 (No class on April
3)</EM></DIV>
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<DIV align=center>Instructor: Sarah Bailey, M.M.</DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center>Tuition $160</DIV>
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<DIV align=center><B><FONT color=#ff0000 size=5></FONT></B> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT color=#800000><FONT size=5><B>No School Today!
</B><B>THEATER GAMES Workshop</B></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><EM>Join us for a day of fun and games on these scheduled days
out of school. Theater games aren’t only fun to play, they develop focus and
concentration skills, enhance self-esteem, make it easier to step into new
situations, improve problem-solving ability, strengthen listening skills,
encourage teamwork and manage public speaking fears. These skills are necessary
to both on-stage performing and for everyday life!</EM></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><B><FONT size=4>No School Today! THEATER GAMES
Workshop</FONT></B></DIV>
<DIV align=center>JANUARY 18, 2010</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Prerequisite: None</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 7 to 12</DIV>
<DIV align=center>ONE Monday,<B> </B>10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Tuition $30</DIV>
<DIV align=center><I>Please pack a lunch!</I></DIV>
<DIV align=center> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><B><FONT size=4>No School Today! THEATER GAMES
Workshop</FONT></B></DIV>
<DIV align=center>FEBRUARY 15, 2010</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Prerequisite: None</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Ages 7 to 12</DIV>
<DIV align=center>10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Tuition $30</DIV>
<DIV align=center><I>Please pack a lunch!</I></DIV>
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