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<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Times;FONT-SIZE:14pt">Contact Person: Jennifer Kay Jeter<span style> </span></span></strong></p>
<p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Times;FONT-SIZE:14pt">Phone: 330-812-0101</span></strong><b style><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Times;FONT-SIZE:14pt"><br><strong>Website: <a href="http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com">http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com</a></strong></span></b></p>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">January 16, 2014, Akron, OH— Weathervane Playhouse, located at 1301 Weathervane Lane in Akron, Ohio, will host the <b style><i style>Nora Scott New Play</i></b> <b style><i style>Festival</i></b> on <b style>Saturday, March 8<sup>th</sup> <span style> </span>from 2:00pm until 5:00pm.</b></font></font></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Weathervane Playhouse is now accepting scripts for the 2014 Nora Scott New Play Festival.<span style> </span>Submissions will be accepted until 11:59pm EST, Friday, February 21, 2014. Playwrights of selected works will have their plays read publicly as part of the first Nora Scott New Play Festival on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at Weathervane Playhouse located in Akron, Ohio.</font></div>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">The Nora Mae Scott New Play Festival recognizes the cultural richness permeating Northeast Ohio and is named in honor of Nora Mae Scott; the first African American employee at Weathervane. Ms. Scott was the theatre’s custodian in the 1950s, graced the stage in Weathervane productions, was the Box Office Manager for many years and was a Lifetime Member of the Women’s Board (Volunteer Guild). Her association with the theatre spanned 42 years. Executive Director, John Hedges, states “Embracing diversity and inclusiveness is a core value at Weathervane.<span style> </span>If you take a look at our production history over the last 20 years, for example, you will see a demonstrated commitment to programming that speaks directly to the African American community, as well as a broad spectrum of people who live in the Akron area.<span style> </span>With the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, we look forward to increasing our connection with a diverse population and expanding the inclusiveness of our theater.”</font></div>
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Weathervane Playhouse was started in a barn in 1935 on Marshall Ave. in Akron. In 1951 it grew to a 100-seat facility on Copley Rd. and then relocated to Merriman Valley in 1970 where it boasts a 240-seat theatre, a black box theatre and numerous classrooms.<span style> </span>Community residents with an interest in seeing live theatre or those seeking volunteer opportunities either onstage or backstage are encouraged to attend. Weathervane Playhouse provides theatre training for adults and youth.</font></p>
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Play submission details:</font></p>
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<li style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Plays of any length relating to culture, race and diversity are eligible.</font></li>
<li style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Mailed submissions should be forwarded to Nora Scott New Play Festival, Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH 44313</font></font></li>
<li style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Early submissions are strongly encouraged</font><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"> </font></li></ul>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN:justify;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">For additional information, please contact Jennifer Kay Jeter at 330-836-2626 or 330-812-0101.<span style> </span>We look forward to your submission.</font></p>
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<div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">#</font></div><br clear="all"><font style="FONT-FAMILY:garamond,serif" size="4">Jennifer Kay Jeter</font><br><a href="http://www.wix.com/jenniferkayjeter/jenniferkayjetersocialart" target="_blank">http://www.wix.com/jenniferkayjeter/jenniferkayjetersocialart</a> <br>
330-812-0101<br><br><br>