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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ensemble
Theatre of Cleveland</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Contact:
<a href="mailto:info@ensemble-theatre.org" target="_blank">info@ensemble-theatre.org</a></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <a href="http://www.ensemble-theatre.com/heart" target="_blank">http://www.ensemble-theatre.com/heart</a></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Ensemble Theatre
presents “Heart & Music: A Celebration of Life and Loved Ones Lost” a
benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS in collaboration with
Ensemble Theatre on Thursday, October 18<sup>th</sup> <br>
Reception at 7pm, concert at 8pm.</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">“Heart & Music” is a concert event in an intimate
cabaret style starring eight of Cleveland’s finest performers. Audiences can expect to hear songs inspired
by people who have passed away from HIV/AIDS as well as songs that celebrate
the best of the human spirit, encouraging everyone to embrace the time we have
together. The evening will feature
musical theatre songs by composers such as William Finn (“Falsettos”), Stephen
Schwartz (“Wicked”), Bill Russell (“Dreamgirls), Adam Guettel (“Light In The
Piazza”), Stephen Sondheim (“Sweeney Todd”), and others. “Heart & Music” is a companion piece to
Ensemble Theatre’s current production of “The Normal Heart” by Larry Kramer.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The evening’s singers are local Equity actors Jessica L.
Cope (Cain Park’s “Pippin” and Great Lakes Theatre’s “Into The Woods), Sandra
Emerick (Porthouse Theatre’s “Bye Bye Birdie” and The Beck Center’s “Evita”),
Sean Szaller (Cain Park’s “Avenue Q”), and Matthew Wright (The Beck Center’s
“Urinetown” and Great Lakes Theatre’s “The Mystery Of Edwin Drood). Non-Equity actors featured are Jason Elliott
Brown (National Tours of “The Pajama Game” and “Spamalot”), Hester Lewellen
(The Beck Center’s “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”), Joanna May Hunkins (Cain
Park’s “Avenue Q” and The Beck Center’s “Jerry Springer The Opera”), and Geoff
Short (Near West Theatre’s “Ragtime”).
Music Direction is by Sara Smith.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Heart & Music” is a one night only event to benefit
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Ensemble Theatre on Thursday, October
18th. A reception with wine and light
appetizers will begin at 7pm, followed by a full concert at 8pm. Tickets are $30 each or 2 for $50. Ensemble Theatre is located at 2843
Washington Blvd. in Cleveland Heights.
To reserve tickets in advance, please call <a href="tel:%28216%29%20321-2930" value="+12163212930" target="_blank">(216) 321-2930</a> or visit <a href="http://www.ensemble-theatre.com/heart" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">http://www.ensemble-theatre.com/heart</span></a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div>-- <br><div style="text-align:left"><font color="#000000"><b><font face="georgia, serif">2012-2013 SEASON.</font></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font color="#000000" face="georgia, serif" size="4"><b>"<i>DISCOVER THE HUMAN ELEMENT</i>"</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(102,0,0)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>THE NORMAL HEART</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b>By: Larry Kramer</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>September 28th - October 21st.</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Directed by: Sarah May</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Winner of 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play!</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(51,0,153)"><font face="garamond, serif"><b><br></b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(51,0,153)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>MIRACLE & WONDER</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>By: Jonathan Wilhelm</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>November 15th - December 2nd</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Directed by: Ian Hinz</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(102,51,51)">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(102,51,51)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAMES</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>By: Charles Smith</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>January 25th - February 17th</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Directed by: Celeste Cosentino</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(51,0,51)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>THE COLOMBI NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL<br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b><u>Cocopelli</u> by Stuart Hoffman <u>Lizard Play</u> by Carol Laursen <u>One on One</u> by Ed Walsh<br>Specific Show Dates TBA<br>March 7th - March 24th</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>THE ICEMAN COMETH</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>By: Eugene O'Neill</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>April 19th - May 12th</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Directed by: Ian Hinz</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
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<b><font color="#330000" face="garamond, serif">VISIT OUR WEBSITE:</font></b></div><div style="text-align:left"><b><a href="http://www.ensemble-theatre.org" target="_blank"><font color="#660000" face="garamond, serif">www.ensemble-theatre.org</font></a></b></div>
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