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size=3>2928 West 13<SUP>th</SUP> St., Ashtabula, OH
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“Willy Wonka Jr! Comes Alive On The G. B.
Stage<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></U></B></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Kids of all ages have been gobbling up
Willy Wonka's scrumdidilyumptious adventures since 1964, when author Roald
Dahl's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" first appeared. Families can now
see the show on stage as the Ashtabula Arts Center’s G. B. Community Theatre
presents ! “Willy Wonka Jr.” for three more performances on October 12, 13,
14.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt">The famous candy man
promises a <SPAN style="COLOR: #333333">free tour of the Wonka factory, as well
as a lifetime supply of candy to whomever finds a hidden golden ticket.
</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black">And now moving from the page to the stage,
this theatrical version of the show by kids and for kids will brings the beloved
movie's characters, and songs, back to life.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Following the
performance on October 14<SUP>th</SUP>, both kids and parents can take a
backstage tour and participate in “Trick or Treat with the Cast.”<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tickets are $5 each and should be
purchased in advance.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>This production by kids and for kids
will be performed on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets are: Adults $14, Seniors/Students $12<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 11.25pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>or save $2 per
ticket when you purchase tickets in advance.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Advance sales must be purchased prior to
4 p.m. on the day of the show or by 4 p.m. Saturday for Sunday performances.
Special event pricing will save children ages 12 and under $1 off the student
ticket price. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Ashtabula Arts Center box
office or by phone at (440) 964-3396.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>For more information contact the
Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in
part by the Ohio Arts Council.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Pamela Hammond<BR>Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator<BR>Ashtabula Arts Center<BR>2928 West 13th Street<BR>Ashtabula OH
44004<BR>(440) 964-3396<BR><A
href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org">aac@ashartscenter.org</A><BR><A
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