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<p class="NoParagraphStyle" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;line-height:120%;color:#003A77">Kent State University at Stark Theatre presents
<i>Blur</i></span></b><span style="color:#003A77"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="NoParagraphStyle">Kent State University at Stark will present <b><i>Blur</i></b> by Melanie Marnich as the final theatrical event of the 2014-15 season on April 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and on April 19 and 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre,
6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the performance on April 26 at 2:30 p.m. Opening night is Scholarship Night with proceeds benefitting students in Kent State Stark theatre and music programs.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="NoParagraphStyle">A genetic disease is gradually robbing Dot of her eyesight. Her relationships with her mother and friends are challenged during her struggle for independence and self-assertion. With the help of her boyfriend, best friend and a wayward
priest, Dot brings the audience on a journey that discovers the kind of vision needed not only to prevail over this disease, but to thrive with spirit, humor and hope.
<i>For mature audiences only, due to sexual content and strong language.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="NoParagraphStyle">Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $7 for non-Kent State students, children under 17 and senior citizens. All Kent State students are admitted free of charge with current student ID. Reserve tickets online at
<a href="http://www.kent.edu/stark/theatre">www.kent.edu/stark/theatre</a> or call the Kent State Stark Theatre Box Office at 330-244-3348, Mondays through Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="NoParagraphStyle">Directing <i>Blur</i> is Kent State Stark Assistant Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg. Louis Williams is the scenic and lighting designer, Susan Blurton is the costume designer and Ron Jarvis is the sound designer.<o:p></o:p></p>
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