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<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=ecxMsoNormal align=center><B><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Avon Lake is Alive With <I>The Sound of Music</I></FONT></FONT></B><B><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></B></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">AVON LAKE, Ohio (February 7, 2011) – <I><SPAN>The Sound of Music</SPAN></I><SPAN> has captured the hearts of audiences of all ages since its beginning as a Broadway hit in 1959.<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN>Mighty Goliath Productions is proud to present this uplifting story of love, family, and courage at the Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center at Avon Lake High School February 11<SUP>th</SUP>, 12<SUP>th</SUP>, 13<SUP>th</SUP>, 18<SUP>th</SUP>, & 19<SUP>th</SUP>.</FONT></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><I>The Sound of Music</I> is a classic and endearing musical based on the true story of Maria Rainer, a spirited young postulant, who was sent to serve as a governess for Captain Von Trapp, a widower with seven children. Rodgers and Hammerstein's inspirational musical features favorites such as "Climb Every Mountain", "Edelweiss", "My Favorite</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Things", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and, of course, "The Sound of Music". </FONT><SPAN><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Playing the role of Maria Rainer will be MGP veteran Beth Whittington Van Horn. Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Ray Ewers will reprise his signature role of Captain von Trapp.<SPAN> </SPAN>Attorney Douglas Brill will play the role of Max while Colleen Kane plays the elegant role of Elsa.<SPAN> </SPAN>Tia Karaplis, Jenna Stack, Anna Renkel, Jacob Ingrassia, Brandon Schumacker, Lily Kozub, and Isabela Moner play the von Trapp children.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><I>The Sound of Music</I> is directed by Casey Wolnowski and produced by Lynn Maslinski and Fiona Walker.<SPAN> </SPAN>The music is under the direction of Lorene Coughlin and the orchestra is under the direction of Jim Lucas.<SPAN> </SPAN>Michelle Sabol is the choreographer.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Performances will take place on February 11<SUP>th</SUP>, 12<SUP>th</SUP>, 18<SUP>th</SUP>, and 19<SUP>th</SUP> at 8 p.m. A matinee will be performed on February 13<SUP>th</SUP> at 2:00 p.m. A dinner option is available with additional entertainment by Debra Rose and Lorene Coughlin on Saturday, February 12th for an extra $15.<SPAN> </SPAN>Performances will take place at the Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center at Avon Lake High School.<SPAN> </SPAN>Tickets purchased in advance are only $10.00!<SPAN> </SPAN>Tickets purchased at the door are $15 for </SPAN>adults and $11 for students and seniors.<SPAN> </SPAN>The deadline to purchase tickets for the dinner on the 12<SUP>th</SUP> is February 8<SUP>th</SUP>.<SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN>Tickets can be purchased in advance at Hartsel’s Automotive and Rio Coffee Brewery (both in Avon Lake) or at </FONT></FONT><A href="http://www.ticketspigot.com/" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff size=3 face="Times New Roman">www.ticketspigot.com</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">.<SPAN> </SPAN>Visit </FONT><A href="http://www.mightygoliath.com/" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff size=3 face="Times New Roman">www.mightygoliath.com</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> for more information, email tickets@mightygoliath.com, or call (440) 933-2886.</FONT></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><B><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Media Contact:</FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Lynn Maslinksi, Producer</FONT></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">440.935.4077</FONT></P>
<P class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">lynnmas324@hotmail.com</FONT></P>
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