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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES 8 FINALIST PLAYS FOR 8X10 THEATREFEST<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Forensics Investigators take on a puzzling murder case which quickly spirals out of control and leads to one, unbelievable conclusion. A longtime, unhappily married husband and wife are obliged to play The Happy Couple when meeting their daughter’s future in-laws. A young man has to face his fears when sheltered in a basement during a tornado with his slightly oddball neighbors.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These are the scenarios of three of the eight plays which will be presented at Weathervane Playhouse on July 10, 11, 12 at the Fifth Annual 8x10 TheatreFest. All the plays have two things in common – each is 10 minutes long and all feature a hand mirror as a prop. The mirror served as the “inspiration” for this year’s contest. Over 230 plays were submitted to the Weathervane contest and volunteer judges read and chose these as the top plays. All Finalist playwrights receive at least a $50 prize, and the top three – as determined by audience vote, will receive $150, $250, and $350. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Audiences will also choose the special prop “inspiration” for next year’s competition. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“So far, six of the playwrights are traveling to Weathervane to see their plays come to life,” says 8x10 Coordinator, Eileen Moushey. “And that’s part of our excitement, too. Plus, it’s great fun for the audiences to be able to choose the winners!”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Performances of the eight plays are 8pm on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11. Sunday’s performance is a matinee at 2:30pm, followed by a reception and announcement of the winners. Tickets are $10. The Finalist plays are: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>MAKE-UP</i> by Joe Lauinger of Ossining, NY, directed by Brian Westerley and featuring Richard Worswick and Sue Jeromson.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>MY SECOND PLAY</i> by Heath Robertson of Fairbanks AK, directed by Meg Hopp and featuring Kyla Williger, Jay Sigler, and Mason Shuman.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>MR. BASSETT</i> by Gerald Williams of Vancouver, BC, Canada, directed by Adam and Patti Alderson and featuring Brian Westerley and Beth Geiser.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>PASSING THROUGH</i> by Chris George of Houston TX, directed by Melanie Pepe and Brandi Eaton and featuring Adam Alderson and Eulabill Roberts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>BLACK FRIDAY</i> by Jennifer Tromble of North Tonawanda, NY, directed by Ian Haberman and featuring Meg Hopp, Alex Nine, and Rachel Gehlert.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>RIDE SHARE</i> by Stanley Brown, of West Hollywood, CA, directed by Richard Worswick and featuring Tom Barnes and Amanda Layman.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>ONE MAN SHOW</i>, by Jason K. Melby of Van Nuys, CA, directed by Brian Westerley and featuring Scott K. Davis, Alex Nine and Meg Hopp.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>SIRENS </i>by Suzanne Hodsden of Akron, OH, directed by Scott Keating Davis and featuring Jo McGarvey, Josh Rowe, and Eulabill Roberts. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/8x10TheatreFest">Go here</a> to read more about the 8x10 TheatreFest and buy tickets. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or call the Box Office at 330-836-2626<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Weathervane Playhouse<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1301 Weathervane Lane<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Akron, Ohio 44313-5186 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>