<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;">THE PILLOWMAN</span></font></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Heads Up Productions is performing
Martin McDonagh’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">The</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Pillowman.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span></i>Performances are Thursday, July 7<sup>th</sup> through
Saturday, July 9<sup>th</sup> at 8 pm and Sunday, July 10<sup>th</sup> at 2
pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Tickets are $5 and available
at the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Reservations can be
made online or by calling 330.990.5138.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>Visit <a href="http://www.headsupproductions.net">www.headsupproductions.net</a>
for more information regarding the location.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Ben Brantley from the New York Times called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">The Pillowman, “</i>Energizing…A blindingly
bright black comedy.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The play
tells the tale of Katurian, a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state, who is
being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their
similarities to a series of brutal child murders.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>This production is an unflinching examination of the purpose
of art and the nature of artistic responsibility.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Daring to explore new techniques, Heads Up is creating this
show using The Method of Physical Actions.<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>The Method of Physical Actions was developed by Stanislavski,
the father of modern acting technique, to enable actors to live truthfully
onstage. </p><p class="MsoNormal">This technique helps the actors to create startling,
immediate performances that sizzle in the summer heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This production also marks Heads Up’s
journey into mask work.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The ensemble includes:</p><p class="MsoNormal">Amy Spencer from Cuyahoga Falls, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal">Tyler Hodges from Ashland, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal">Kim Woodworth from Aurora, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal">Brian Jackson from Akron, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal">TJ Jozsa from Stow, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal">Rosilyn Jentner from Akron, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal">Antonia Villalon from Sandusky, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>Director: Benjamin Rexroad, Artistic Director of Heads Up,
from Akron, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal">Stage Manager: Dan Ward from Akron, OH</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">Heads Up Productions</span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"> </span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">is Akron’s newest and boldest theatre
company, originating from the minds of university students. Our mission is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">to engage the Akron community in dialogues
about diversity and social issues through dynamic live performances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></b>Donate to Head Up Productions at </span><a href="http://www.headsupproductions.net/donate">www.headsupproductions.net/donate</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;">FREE STREET THEATRE!!!! </span></font></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Friday, June 17<sup>th</sup> at 6 pm, <strong>weather permitting. </strong>Admission is free with a $5 suggested donation.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><p>June’s performances ask, “What is Art?” There will be six avant-garde vignettes including:</p><p><em>“On the Street” Interactive Arts Reporting</em> by Margaret Lute</p><p><em>A Heads Up Folktale</em> featuring Greg Grimes, Margaret Lute, Nick Kannel </p><p><em>Vacation</em> featuring Nici Romo & Nick Kannel</p><p><em>Portrait Painting 101</em> featuring Eliza Jacops, Greg Grimes & Sharon Pritt</p><p>
<em>Carl and Mrs. Carl</em> featuring Eliza Jacops & Nici Romo</p><p>
<em>Strawberry Jam</em> featuring Margaret Lute, Eliza Jacops, Nici Romo, Greg Grimes, Nick Kannel & Sharon Pritt</p><p style="text-align:center;">Directed by TJ Jozsa</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.headsupproductions.net/summer-series">www.headsupproductions.net/summer-series</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">*****</p><p style="text-align: center;"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><b><u>ACTOR TRAINING</u></b></span></font></p><p style="text-align: left;">Interested in actor training that will take you beyond monologues & scene work and will explore the foundation of acting?</p><p style="text-align: left;">Check out the video at <a href="http://www.headsupproductions.net">www.headsupproductions.net</a> to see if our training is up your alley.</p></p>
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