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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=NoParagraphStyle align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:120%;color:#000099'>Kent State University at Stark Theatre presents <i>Anton in Show Business<o:p></o:p></i></span></b></p><p class=NoParagraphStyle align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=NoParagraphStyle>Kent State University at Stark Theatre will present <b><i>Anton in Show Business</i></b> by Jane Martin on April 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and on April 15 at 2:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark Theatre, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the performance on April 15 at 2:30 p.m. Opening night is Scholarship Night, with proceeds benefitting Kent State Stark music and theatre students.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=NoParagraphStyle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=NoParagraphStyle>As three actresses of wildly varied backgrounds pursue their dream of performing in a San Antonio production of Chekhov’s <i>Three Sisters</i>, they take a tumble down the rabbit hole and into the strange wonderland of theatre. This satirical, backstage comedy conveys the joys, pains and absurdities of “putting on a play,” while poking hilarious fun at American culture. <b>Viewer discretion is advised due to some sexual content.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=NoParagraphStyle><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=NoParagraphStyle>Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $7 for non-Kent State students, children under 17 and senior citizens. All Kent State students are admitted free of charge with current student ID. Reserve tickets online at <a href="http://www.stark.kent.edu/theatre">www.stark.kent.edu/theatre</a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>or call the Kent State Stark Theatre Box Office at 330-244-3348, Mondays through Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=NoParagraphStyle><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=NoParagraphStyle>Directing <i>Anton in Show Business</i> is Kent State Stark Assistant Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg. Louis Williams is the scenic and lighting designer, Susan Blurton is the costume designer and Ron Jarvis is the sound designer.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>