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<b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri">KID COMPANY presents HAIRSPRAY JR.</span></b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;
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<i>HAIRSPRAY JR.</i> as its 2017 KID COMPANY offering. This unique half-day workshop will present
<i>HAIRSPRAY JR.</i> in one special performance, August 12, on the set of the Mercury Theatre Company’s August production of
<i>HAIRSPRAY</i>. Designed for students ages 8-12, the program is a three-week intensive workshop, July 24 – August 11, in which students will expand and hone their theatrical skills in a creative and safe environment.
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<i>HAIRSPRAY JR.</i> workshop allows you to explore your inner actor while gaining valuable life skills in a positive, supportive environment. Professional actors from the 2017 MTC Company will lead daily workshops designed to instill a deeper understanding
about producing and participating in a first-class musical. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:15.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">It's 1962, and spunky, plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has one big dream – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show."
When she finally gets her shot, she's transformed from social outcast to sudden star. In balancing her newfound power with her desire for justice, Tracy fights to dethrone the reigning Miss Teen Hairspray, Amber von Tussle, and integrate a TV network in the
process. With the help of her oversized mom, Edna, and guest DJ, Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy's new beat just might prove unstoppable.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<i>HAIRSPRAY</i> on August 4. </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family:
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<i>now</i> by calling <b>216.771.5862</b>, or emailing <a href="mailto:mymercury@mercurytheatrecompany.org" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">
mymercury@mercurytheatrecompany.org</a> for more information.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
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<span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana">What:</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> Kid Company summer camp presents
<b><i>HAIRSPRAY JR.</i></b> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana">Who:</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> Aspiring Actors, ages 8-12<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana">When:</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> July 24 – August 11, 9 am – 12 pm, performance August 12<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana">Where:</span></b></span><span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> Regina Auditorium, Notre Dame College Campus<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Cost:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> $250 per actor, includes one ticket to opening night of
<i>HAIRSPRAY</i> on the MTC Mainstage, August 4. Sibling Discounts Available.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">To Register:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> Call 216-771-5862, or email mymercury@mercurytheatrecompany.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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