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October 2, 2011<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><FONT SIZE="4"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:14pt'>On Sunday, October 2<FONT COLOR="#404040">, Dobama Theatre will name the theatre space on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights after its beloved founder, Mr. Donald A. Bianchi. </FONT>The name of the event is <I>With Love and Respect: An Evening to Celebrate the Naming of the Donald A. Bianchi Theatre. </I>The proceeds from the evening will be directed to Dobama Theatre’s new Endowment Fund. This will mark the beginning of the fund and this contribution will be in Don’s name.<BR>
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This special evening begins with a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the formal presentation and “unveiling” will occur. At approximately 8:00 p.m., Dobama will present a special production of VARICOSE VANITIES written by Mr. Donald A. Bianchi and directed by Ms. Joyce Casey, starring <B>Jeanne Task</B> and <B>Tim Tavcar</B>.<BR>
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Following the production, there will be a tribute to Dobama Theatre’s Artistic Directors including the unveiling of a plaque commemorating previous Artistic Directors: Donald A. Bianchi, Ron Newell and Joyce Casey.<BR>
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Tickets for the event are $50 ($25 tax-deductible). The event will be held at Dobama Theatre on 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 44118. Free parking is available at the Cleveland Heights – University Heights Public Library. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Dobama Theatre at 216-932-3396.<BR>
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<FONT FACE="Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><FONT SIZE="4"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:14pt'><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B><I>A Special Request<BR>
</I>We are making a request for letters from Don. If you knew Don, or had the privilege to work with him, likely you received a note or a letter from him. He was famous for his passionate, thoughtful and often lengthy letters. We would like to display some of his notes so that others could enjoy them. Please call me at (216) 932-6838 or email <a href="dboduszek@dobama.org">dboduszek@dobama.org</a> to arrange pick up/drop off. We’re happy to scan and return them to you.
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Dobama Theatre is generously supported by many individual donors, and the following foundations and government agencies: The Cleveland Foundation, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, The Cyrus Eaton Foundation, David and Inez Myers Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, and Roe Green Foundation. Dobama Theatre is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.<BR>
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<B>Dobama Theatre’s mission</B> is to premiere the best contemporary plays by established and emerging playwrights. Through educational and outreach programming, Dobama Theatre nurtures the development of theatre artists and builds new audiences for the arts while provoking an examination of our contemporary world.<BR>
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