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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Many parallels run between the lives of Dr. Katherine Brandt and Ludwig van Beethoven in
<i>33 Variations</i>. For instance, Dr. Brandt is recently diagnosed with ALS as she races to finish her research, while Beethoven is going deaf as he obsesses over the completion of a simple waltz. Although they struggle with their deteriorating health, both
are driven with passion to overcome any obstacles that stand in the way of their goals. These journeys are nothing short of inspiring and life-affirming!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">To find out more about ALS and hearing loss, please attend this Friday’s 8 p.m. performance followed by a discussion with experts that assisted the company of
<i>33 Variations</i>. Their expertise not only benefits the production, but allows audience members to better understand the play. Post-show talks will surely enhance the
<i>33 Variations</i> experience!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Friday, November 8 (8 p.m. Show)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Dr. Richard Lederman, MD, PhD, Cleveland Clinic, Dept. of <a href="http://www.beckcenter.org/events/33-variations/"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Neurology</span></a>, has experience with ALS patients, as
well as an interest in the <a href="http://www.beckcenter.org/events/33-variations/"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">health issues</span></a> of artists, particularly those that afflicted Beethoven.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Mary Wilson Wheelock, Executive Director of the ALS Association of Northern Ohio<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i>33 Variations</i> has genuinely moved the critics – see what they have to say!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">“This witty, lively and fascinating play is one for both the heart and the mind.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="http://www.examiner.com/review/33-variations-is-a-concert-for-the-ears-a-play-for-the-heart">Kate Miller, Cleveland Examiner</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">“Brilliantly acted…catches hold of your imagination”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="http://www.examiner.com/review/beck-center-for-the-arts-brings-the-poignant-33-variations-to-stage">Mark Horning, Cleveland Examiner</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">“Thought-Provoking…an intriguing theatrical experience.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/cleveland/article/BWW-Reviews-Beethovan-and-ALS-Cross-Paths-in-the-Thought-Provoking-33-VARIATIONS-at-Beck-Center-20131014">Roy Berko, Broadway World Cleveland</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">“Absolutely engaging…spirited and superb”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="http://www.news-herald.com/arts-and-entertainment/20131014/theater-review-beck-center-hits-right-notes-despite-flawed-33-variations#.UlwMGH7ZUfk.facebook">Bob Abelman, The News-Herald</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:#363636;background:white">“Gorgeous language and imagery…a powerful, visceral manifestation of the creative impulse”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2013/10/33_variations_at_the_beck_cent.html">Andrea Simakis, The Plain Dealer</a><span style="color:#363636;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#363636;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Beck Center for the Arts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:28.0pt;color:blue">33 Variations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">By Moisés Kaufman<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center">Now thru November 17, 2013<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center">8 p.m. FRI & SAT<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center">3 p.m. SUN<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Directed by Sarah May<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BECKCENTER"><span style="text-decoration:none">Purchase Tickets Online</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Purchase Tickets Over the Phone: 216.521.2540 x10<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood – just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. FREE onsite parking.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.beckcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Whos-Who-in-the-Company-PDF.pdf"><span style="text-decoration:none">WHO'S WHO IN THE COMPANY</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i>33 VARIATIONS is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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