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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NEWS
RELEASE</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CONTACT:
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Missy
S. Toms, 216.521.2540 x22 or mtoms@beckcenter.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
September 22, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span
style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Wings<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>by Arthur Kopit<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Beck Center Takes
Flight with Reopening of Studio Theater<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Lakewood, OH—</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Beck Center for the
Arts proudly presents its production of American playwright Arthur Kopit’s
inspiring drama <b><i>Wings</i></b><i>, </i>in the Studio Theater, <b>October 8
through November 7, 2010</b>. Show times are 8:00 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. Sundays. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Step inside the brain of Emily Stilson as she
experiences a potentially life-shattering stroke. Experience her journey as she
draws on the strength and courage of her early years as an aviatrix and wing-walker
to soar to a triumphant recovery. <i>Wings</i> is thrilling, funny, and
imaginative, everything that audiences can expect from a Kopit play.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cleveland theater legend <b>Dorothy Silver</b>
returns to the Beck Center in the leading role of Emily Stilson. The production
also features Equity actress <b>Derdriu Ring*</b> as Amy, Stilson’s therapist.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Three talk-back sessions with stroke experts
from the Cleveland area’s top medical institutions will take place after the
following performances: October 17, October 23, and November 5. Patrons can
also view a special exhibition in Beck’s lobby on women in aviation, organized
by the International Women’s Air & Space Museum.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Wings</span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> is the first professional theater production
in the newly renovated Studio Theater, made possible by the generous support of
the Beck Center Women’s Board.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Cleveland audiences are in for a
treat as exciting, thought-provoking theater returns
to Beck's Studio Theater,” says Director <b>Sarah May</b>. "This
play, about courage and life, is a chance to see Dorothy Silver soar in one of
the greatest roles ever written for a mature actress. She is supported by
Derdriu Ring* and an ensemble of some of Cleveland’s best actors in this
uplifting tribute to the amazing brain and its ability to heal.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors
(65 and older), $17 for students (with valid ID), and $10 for children (12 and
under). An additional $3 service fee per ticket is applied at the time of
purchase. Preview night on Thursday, October 7, is $10 with general admission
seating. Group discounts are available for parties of 13 or more. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For tickets, call the Beck Center box office
at 216.521.2540, ext. 10, or purchase seats online at <a
href="http://www.beckcenter.org/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:
none'>www.beckcenter.org</span></a>. Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit
Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite
parking is available.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Beck Center’s production of <i>Wings</i> is
presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. and is sponsored by
Lakewood Hospital, Cox Communications, Ohio Arts Council, and Cuyahoga Arts and
Culture.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit
501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts
education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood,
and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits
featuring regional artists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>###<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cast
of Characters<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Emily
Stilson………………..Dorothy Silver <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Amy………………..Derdriu
Ring*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Doctor………………..Robert
Hawkes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Doctor………………..Anne
McEvoy <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Billy/Ensemble………………..Patrick
Carroll <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Mrs.
Timmins/Ensemble………………..Rhoda Rosen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Mr.
Brownstein/Ensemble………………..Bob Abelman<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Nurse/Ensemble………………..Danielle
Shepherd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Orderly/Ensemble………………..Jeremy
Jenkins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*Actor
appears courtesy of the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the union of actors
and stage managers.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Production
Staff</span></u></b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Artistic
Director………………..Scott Spence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Director………………..Sarah
May<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Stage
Manager………………..Curt Arnold<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Scenic
Designer………………..Don McBride<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Costume
Designer………………..Dana Romeo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Lighting
Designer………………..Trad A Burns<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sound
Designer………………..Richard B. Ingraham<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Artistic
Advisor………………..Reuben Silver<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='color:gray'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='color:gray'>Posted
by:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Fran Storch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Beck Center for the Arts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Publications Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>17801 Detroit Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>Lakewood, OH 44107<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:gray'>(216) 521-2540 x20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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