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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>This message is directed at those critics who have graciously turned down my invitation to attend our opening night performance of <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><U>American Buffalo </U></I>at Tri-C East:</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>I am sorry that your policy of not reviewing college productions will prevent you from attending<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>what promises to be a first-rate, professional production<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>featuring <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>three remarkable actors; Brian Zoldessy, Noah Budin, and Justin Robinson.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>Brian Zoldessy is one of the best- known and most admired actors in our area. His professional career here and on Broadway is an indication of his remarkable talent and energy.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Noah Budin is a multi-talented man; composer, musician, actor.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He has created many memorable characters on a variety of stages in Northeast Ohio.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Justin Robinson is a Tri-C student who has shown extraordinary promise as an actor and musician.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We are confident that he will enjoy a successful professional career on the stage.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>This is what you are missing. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>My recommendation would be to come to our show just for the experience of seeing a truly unforgettable production.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’ll look forward to greeting you in the lobby.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-themecolor: text2"><U>American Buffalo</U></SPAN></I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-themecolor: text2"> will open on May 6 at 8:00 pm in the Performing Arts Building’s Studio Theatre on the Tri-C Eastern Campus. Other performances will be on May 7, 12, and 13 at 8:00 pm, and on May 8 and 15 at 2:00 pm. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-themecolor: text2"><U>American Buffalo</U></SPAN></I><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-themecolor: text2"> contains adult content and language. It is not appropriate for students under sixteen years of age.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 140%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-themecolor: text2">For ticket prices, reservations, and further information call 216.987.2438. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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