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<p class="MsoNormal">Akron Beacon Journal Review <a href="https://www.ohio.com/akron/entertainment/arts/review">
https://www.ohio.com/akron/entertainment/arts/review</a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal">The West Side Leader <span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-entertainment-news.asp?aID=37976">http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-entertainment-news.asp?aID=37976</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">And Audience Members: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">“Scenery is great, acting fantastic and the costumes were incredible.”
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<p class="MsoNormal">“<i>Into the Woods</i> was excellent!”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">“I loved the show!”<o:p></o:p></p>
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“GO SEE THIS!”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“The light is getting dimmer… I think I see a glimmer!”</span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Weathervane Playhouse is set to take audiences Into the Woods
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">AKRON- Get ready for an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make as Weathervane Playhouse gets set to take audiences
<i>Into the Woods</i>. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning book and score take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, enchanting, relevant, modern classic.
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<p><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Into the Woods</span></i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> plays in the Founders Theater through - July 1. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
<span style="color:black">Tickets are $10 - $26 and can be ordered by calling the box office at 330-836-2626 or going to
</span></span><a href="http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">www.weathervaneplayhouse.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">. The Weathervane Playhouse production of
<i>Into the Woods</i> is made possible by generous donations from SeibertKeck Insurance Partners and the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitor Bureau.
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they
cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">During the run of <i>Into the Woods</i>, Weathervane is hosting a “Parents Night” on June 14. Parents can enjoy a night out to see the show and the kids will get to take a theatre class! Children ages 3-12
will enjoy different theatre games and activities with our professional Weathervane instructors. Kids will check-in at 7:00 p.m. and check-out right after bows! One child is $10.00 and two is $15.00. Purchase your tickets for the show through our Box Office
prior to registering your child. Reservations are required for Parents Night. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Melanie Y.C. Pepe, Weathervane’s Chief Executive Artistic Director, directs this production and says of the show “Life is about going ‘Into the Woods’. As we grow up, we find the courage to face the unknown - both ‘excited and scared’
we hope for the best! With our friends and family by our side, we tackle temptation, experience the joys of fulfilled dreams, and suffer the tragedies of dreams dashed. Doing it to a fantastic musical score is just a bonus.
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">THE CAST<br>
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Narrator/Mysterious Man<br>
ALAN KLESH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Narrator<br>
JASON DAVIS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cinderella<br>
MELISSA TIPPIN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Jack<br>
SAM JUNGMAN <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Jack’s mother<br>
ADRIENNE SMEDLEY<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Baker<br>
ADAM ALDERSON<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Baker’s Wife<br>
AMANDA VIGNEAULT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cinderella’s Stepmother<br>
JENNIFER KUBINSKI<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Florinda<br>
ABIGAIL LYMAN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Lucinda<br>
VANESSA YOVANOVICH <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cinderella’s Father<br>
GARY DAVIS <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Red Riding Hood<br>
VICTORIA BENYO<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Witch<br>
ALEXANDRA VANALLEN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wolf<br>
GEORGE CSANYI <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Granny/Giant’s Voice<br>
HARRIET DEVETO <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Rapunzel<br>
HEATHER CURTIS <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Rapunzel’s Prince<br>
GREGORY HOFMEISTER <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cinderella’s Prince<br>
MICHAEL MOYSEENKO<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Steward<br>
MATTHEW HOGAN<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cinderella’s Mother<br>
ADRIENNE SMEDLEY<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Snow White<br>
EMILY CONTI<br>
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Sleeping Beauty<br>
SASHA DESBERG <br>
MABEL MINELLI JENNINGS <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
THE CREATIVE TEAM <br>
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MELANIE Y.C. PEPE<br>
Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">KEVIN LAMBES<br>
Assistant Director/Choreographer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">JOHN EBNER<br>
Musical Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">JEANNIE CLARKSON<br>
Stage Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">BRYSON LAMBES<br>
Assistant Stage Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">PAMELA PARKS COSTA & AYRON LORD<br>
Properties Co-Designers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CHRISTOPHER PEPE<br>
Sound Designer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">ASSISTANT SOUND DESIGNER<br>
Katie Rowland<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">JASEN J. SMITH<br>
Costume Designer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">RICHARD MORRIS, JR. <br>
Scenic/Lighting Designer/Technical Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">KATHY KOHL<br>
Assistant Technical Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">KELLIE ROSSINI<br>
Master Electrician <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Weathervane Playhouse’s 2017-2018 Season Support Provided by:</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Aimee Lambes Photography<br>
AARP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Akron Community Foundation<br>
The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau<span style="color:#1F497D"><br>
</span>The Barbara D. Mathews Ladybug Fund of Akron Community Foundation <br>
Beatrice K. McDowell Family Fund of Akron Community Foundation<br>
The Big Love Network<br>
Best Buy <br>
Clear Gold Audio and Lighting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust<br>
Margaret Dietz <br>
Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences<br>
The Fairlawn Chamber of Commerce <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">GAR Foundation <br>
The Gay Community Endowment Fund <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC<br>
Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ohio Arts Council<br>
OMNOVA Solutions Foundation <br>
The O’Neill Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Peg’s Foundation<br>
The Ritchie Memorial Foundation<br>
SeibertKeck Insurance Partners<br>
The Smith Memorial Foundation<br>
Roush Memorial Fund of the Akron Community Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild <br>
The Estate of Vaughn Austin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Visit Mickey Vacations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">WKSU 89.7 FM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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