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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; RIGHT: auto" class=FreeForm><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Independence Community Theatre is thrilled to present </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><EM>Godspell</EM>, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; RIGHT: auto" class=FreeForm><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Directed by Jennifer Sindyla,</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><EM>Godspell</EM></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> returns to the Independence stage after almost 13 years. Now, Sindyla, along with </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Musical Director Gail Wirick</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> and <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Choreographer Debbie Conway </B>are excited to put on</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> such an expressive, inspiring, and entertaining show.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=FreeForm><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Brief Synopsis:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=FreeForm><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Conceived and originally directed by <A href="http://www.musicalschwartz.com/godspell-tebelak.htm"><SPAN style="COLOR: #000099">John Michael Tebelak</SPAN></A>, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Godspell</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> offers music and new lyrics by <A href="http://www.musicalschwartz.com/schwartz.htm"><SPAN style="COLOR: #000099">Stephen Schwartz</SPAN></A>. It is based primarily on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, retelling the parables of Jesus Christ and the story of Jesus' final moments. Featuring a sparkling, seminal score by Stephen Schwartz, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY:
'Arial Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Godspell</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> boasts a string of recognizable songs, led by the international hit, "Day By Day." The show’s comically improvisational style makes it enjoyable for everyone.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=FreeForm><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Performances are Fridays & Saturdays, November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 8pm, and Sunday Nov. 11 at 2pm. Show tickets are $12. For tickets or more information call 216-447-0443. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; RIGHT: auto" class=FreeForm><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sindyla has both directed and performed in Independence over the past decade. Most recently, she appeared in </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><EM>Nunset Boulevard</EM></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> as Sister Robert Anne this past spring. Wirick is also no stranger to Independence Community Theatre, as she has been the musical director for several shows, including the </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><EM>Nunsense</EM></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Series. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Conway is a dance instructor for O’Connor Dance Studio making her debut with Independence Community Theatre.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=FreeForm><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Bold','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">More About the Show:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 14pt; RIGHT: auto" class=FreeForm><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">In bringing to life the parables of Jesus Christ, the cast makes its way through "Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord," "Save The People," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "Bless the Lord," "All For The Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side". The show also touchingly presents the story of Jesus' last moments beginning with the Last Supper. The main story of </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Italic','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><EM>Godspell</EM></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> is portrayed in the show's subtext--in the way the players interact with their leader, coming together to create a loving
community.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=FreeForm align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Independence Community Theatre is a theater of the people, by the people, and for the people.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=FreeForm align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Performances are held at the Independence Old Town Hall<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; RIGHT: auto" class=FreeForm align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #2c4e78; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; RIGHT: auto" color=#000000>6652 Brecksville Rd., Independence, Ohio 44131</FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; RIGHT: auto">.</FONT> (216) 447-0443<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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