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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Let me preface this by saying I am not a critic…just a mom of a kid who is lucky enough to be in one of the most incredible productions I have ever seen.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I’m not posting this to suggest you go to see my kid…nor am I posting this to suggest you believe me.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am posting this to encourage you to support <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:City></st1:place> theater at its best.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory’s current production of Les Miserables directed by Fred Sternfeld with musical direction by David Williams is made up of a group of “kids”, yes, but you would never know it.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have been blown away by the caliber of talent we have right here in our own backyard that was cultivated so beautifully in this production.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Principal roles are being played by young actors whose voices and abilities are professional beyond their years.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Every one of them is Broadway-ready.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And the entire cast and production is stellar.</FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">At each of the three sold-out performances to date, following instantaneous standing ovations, I overheard comments from audience members (who were <EM><STRONG>not</STRONG></EM> parents of students in the show!) who called this production “exceptional” and “brilliant”.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One guest who came to the show (perhaps somewhat begrudgingly at first) commented afterward, unsolicited, “This was better than the one at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Playhouse Square</st1:address></st1:Street>.”<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">It’s hard not to get swept up in the emotion of such a hauntingly beautiful production as Les Miserables.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you have seen the show and know the music, I have no doubt you will love this production…and leave the show in tears as so many already have.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you have never seen Les Miz, this is an opportunity not to miss.</FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Don’t take my word for it -- go and decide for yourself….if for no other reason, just to support <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:place></st1:City> theater and a group of incredible young actors and actresses.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I think you’ll discover what I have…that we in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:City></st1:place> are blessed to have such a theatrical treasure here.</FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">For tickets and information, check out </FONT><A href="http://www.fairmountcenter.tix.com/"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">www.fairmountcenter.tix.com</FONT></A><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"> or call the box office at 440-338-3171.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> There are four performances left: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (all at 7:30pm) and Sunday, July 17th (at 2p) at Mayfield Civic Center. </SPAN>Please be aware that the seats are going fast.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you like, tell them I sent you....and enjoy the show.</FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">And to the entire cast, crew and direction team - congratulations on an exceptional run to date. I am proud to know you. </FONT></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Break a leg next weekend!</FONT></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Staci Vincent</FONT></div>
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