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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">CONTACT
BARBARA BALANCE</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
150%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">(330)
836-1353</span></p>
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200%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">The
Illusion Factory, Akron’s professional theatre for young audiences, is excited
to announce the start-up of Winter Acting Classes, held on Saturdays at the
Northwest Center January 7-March 10 and the Akron Art Museum January 28,
February 11 and 25, and March 10.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Enroll
your children today to allow them to explore their imagination, to foster their
creativity and help build their self-esteem.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Each
course follows Ohio’s Academic Content Standards and taught by professional
actors from The Illusion Factory with teaching experience. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Pre-registration is required so enroll in the
following classes today by calling The Illusion Factory office at (330)
836-1353!</span></p>
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text-align:center;line-height:200%" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p>
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text-align:center;line-height:200%" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">The
following classes will be offered at The Northwest Center:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Tot Time Theater</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Ages
2-4. 930-10 AM.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Parents experience the magic
of theater with your toddler!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Scenework And Auditions</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Ages 8 & up.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>10-11 AM. Perform scenes and learn how to
select, prepare for, and deliver monologues for an audition. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Storybook Theatre</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Ages
5-7.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>10-11 AM. Expand your imagination
and learn basic acting skills while acting out familiar children stories.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Happy Feet!</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Ages 5 & up.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>11-12 Noon AM. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Enjoy expressing yourself through creative
movement and dance.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Act I: Theater Games</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Ages 8-12.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>11-12 Noon. This is a fun way to learn about theater, acting, and creating
stories.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;line-height:200%" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">The
following classes will be offered at the Akron Art Museum:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Storybook Adventures </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Ages
5-7.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>12:30-1:30 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Develop your imagination and learn basic
acting skills while bringing a favorite storybook to life.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
200%"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Theatre Arts Experience </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Ages 8
& up.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1:30-2:30 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Explore the world of theatre and learn basic
acting skills through making props, storytelling, and theatre games.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; line-height: 200%;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please go to www.theillusionfactory.org, call
330-836-1353 or email barbaraballance@theillusionfactory.org</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;line-height:200%" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman"">for more information and to enroll today!</span></b></p>
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