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Release<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Contact: Pamela
Hammond<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>(440)
964-3396<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Ashtabula Arts
Center<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula, OH
44004<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>September 29,
2010<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>For Release: October 4,
2010<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Kill date: October 21,
2010<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=5><STRONG><U><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“Drinking Habits”
</U></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
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align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>Friday
and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. The Sunday matinee begins at 2
p.m.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2>Those in need of a good laugh can rest assured that's what they'll get
when they buy a ticket to “Drinking Habits” opening this Friday at G. B.
Community Theatre at the Ashtabula Arts Center.
<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Sisters Augusta and Philamena have been secretly making
and selling wine for years to keep the doors of their small convent open. But
when their wine suddenly wins an award, newspaper reporters arrive to begin
searching for the vintners. As reporters Sally and Paul spy on the convent,
Mother Superior catches them. Sally poses as the new nun Mother Superior was
expecting, and Paul claims to be a visiting priest. But when local priest Father
Chenille sees Paul, he suspects Rome has dispatched a new priest to replace him.
And when the actual new nun, Sister Mary Catherine, does arrive, Mother Superior
believes her to be a spy from Rome! Chaos ensues as, all the while, Augusta and
Philamena try to secretly press more wine.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“Drinking Habits” is a
fast-paced wine country farce with plenty of twists and turns. This script by
Tom Smith, New Mexico State University Theater assistant professor, has won
numerous awards and merits, including the Irving Award for Best Play in January
2006. The Irving Award, presented annually by the Eunice Players of Eunice,
Louisiana, honors live stage productions of exceptional merit. Smith also won
the Robert J. Pickering Award for the play. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2>"There are only eight actors in ‘Drinking Habits,’ so it's important
everyone contribute to the hilarity,” says Director Clay Nielsen of Madison.
“Fortunately, I have eight very talented, funny people who have made directing
this show a pleasure."<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“Drinking
Habits” will play on the G.B. Community Theatre stage for three weekends on
October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. The Sunday matinee
begins at 2 p.m.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Walk-in, day of the show, box office tickets are $12 adults and
$11 Seniors/Students.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>However, you
can save $2 per ticket when you purchase tickets in advance. For tickets or more
information call the Ashtabula Arts Center at (440)
964-3396.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>The Ashtabula
Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts
Council.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pamela Hammond<BR>Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator<BR>Ashtabula Arts Center<BR>Phone/Fax: 440.964.3396<BR></FONT><A
href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org"><FONT face=Arial
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