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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1C1E21;background:white">Kerry Clawson of the
<i>Akron Beacon Journal</i> calls <i>Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace</i>, “...a dark thriller that keeps us constantly in suspense..." Full review
<a href="https://bit.ly/2sTM7vL">https://bit.ly/2sTM7vL</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i>West Side Leader</i> says "The cast helps the story’s easy flow. (Olivia) King as (Grace) Marks helps the story flow like a river, sometimes smooth and sometimes in rough rapids. King’s performance is worth the price of admission." Full review
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Preview article from the
<i>Akron Beacon Journal</i> <a href="https://bit.ly/2NyvNrz">https://bit.ly/2NyvNrz</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129">A psychological thriller from the author of The Handmaid's Tale.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Based upon the novel by Margaret Atwood and adapted for the stage by Jennifer Blackmer,
<i>Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace</i> tells the true story of an Irish immigrant who worked as a household maid in the mid-1800s and was later convicted of murder. Although set in another era, it speaks specifically and almost uncannily to today's audiences.
The show addresses issues such as the reception of immigrants, the predatory nature of the powerful, and how others in power conspire to keep their crimes hidden.
<i>Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace</i> runs January 16<sup>th</sup> through February 2<sup>nd</sup> in the Founders Theater. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 -$23 and can be purchased by calling
330-836-2626 or by visiting <u><span style="color:#0563C1"><a href="http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com">www.weathervaneplayhouse.com</a></span></u> Standard ticketing fees apply.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129">Playwright Jennifer Blackmer will be joining us after the show on Saturday, January 18<sup>th</sup> for a talk-back. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129">Director, Melanie YC Pepe, says of the show: “<i>Margaret Atwood’s</i>
<i>Alias Grace</i> is a true-crime story. A murder mystery. Comic. Tragic. A history play. Social commentary. Fact. Fiction. All of these statements are true... if you want them to be.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129">AUDIENCE ADVISORY: The play is recommended for audiences ages 16 and older due to adult content and themes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#101010;text-transform:uppercase">THE CAST<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">OLIVIA KING<br>
Grace Marks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">ADAM C. ALDERSON<br>
Simon Jordan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">MOLLY CLAY<br>
Mrs. Rachel Lavell<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">LAURA NIEHAUS<br>
Mary Whitney<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">BROOKE LYTTON<br>
Nancy Montgomery<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">RICHARD WORSWICK<br>
Jeremiah/Jerome DuPont<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">SCOTT K. DAVIS<br>
Thomas Kinnear<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">JOSHUA LARKIN<br>
James McDermott<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#101010;text-transform:uppercase">THE CREATIVE TEAM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">MELANIE YC PEPE<br>
Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">AYRON LORD<br>
Stage Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">KEVIN LAMBES<br>
Assistant Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">TIFFANY BIRD<br>
Properties Designer <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">KATIE ROWLAND<br>
Sound Designer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">CHUCK RICHIE<br>
Dialect Coach<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">SAMANTHA KAUFMAN<br>
Intimacy Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">JASEN J. SMITH<br>
Costume Designer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">RICHARD MORRIS, JR.<br>
Scenic Designer/Lighting Designer/Technical Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">KATHY KOHL<br>
Assistant Technical Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">JACK-ANTHONY INA<br>
Master Electrician<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333">JOHN COYNE<br>
House Sound Technician<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129;background:white">Weathervane Playhouse’s 2019-2020 Season Support Provided by:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129;background:white">Akron Community Foundation</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129"><br>
<span style="background:white">The Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau </span><br>
<span style="background:white">Beatrice K. McDonald Family Fund of Akron Community Foundation<br>
Glenn R. and Alice V. Boggess Memorial Foundation<br>
Bridgestone Americas Foundation </span><br>
<span style="background:white">Clear Gold Audio and Lighting</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Mary and Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Margaret J. Dietz <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129;background:white">The Dr. Kenneth F. Swanson Fund for the Arts
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The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129"><br>
<span style="background:white">Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce </span><br>
<span style="background:white">GAR Foundation </span><br>
<span style="background:white">The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Helen Davison Fleming </span><br>
<span style="background:white">Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust (KeyBank, Trustee)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129;background:white">Tom and Shelley Koutnik
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The John A. McAlonan Fund of Akron Community Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129;background:white">The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129;background:white">Maynard Family Foundation
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<span style="background:white">Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services, LLC<br>
Bill and Ann Lowery Fund<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129;background:white">W. Paul Mills and Thora J. Mills Foundation</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1D2129"><br>
<span style="background:white">Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond Magazine<br>
In Memory of Patricia Obenour </span><br>
<span style="background:white">Ohio Arts Council</span><br>
<span style="background:white">OMNOVA Solutions Foundation </span><br>
<span style="background:white">The M.G. O’Neill Foundation</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Peg’s Foundation</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Charles F. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation</span><br>
<span style="background:white">SeibertKeck Insurance Partners </span><br>
<span style="background:white">Lloyd L. and Louse K. Smith Memorial Foundation<br>
Jean P Stevens Fund of Akron Community Foundation </span><br>
<span style="background:white">Roush Memorial Fund of Akron Community Foundation</span><br>
<span style="background:white">The Weathervane Playhouse Volunteer Guild <br>
The Welty Family Foundation<br>
WITAN </span><br>
<span style="background:white">The Estate of Vaughn Austin</span><br>
L. R. Wilcox Charitable Fund <br>
<span style="background:white">WKSU 89.7 FM <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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