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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">NEW HOLIDAY MUSICAL EVENT, <i>LIGHT IT UP!,</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">PREMIERES AT CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">World premiere holiday musical at CPH illuminates the power of love, kindness, connection, and community in Northeast Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Light It Up!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">by Jason Michael Webb and Lelund Durond Thompson <o:p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">*** NEohioPAL SUBSCRIBERS ***</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">Use promo code
<u>NEOPAL</u> and <u>SAVE 20%</u> on tickets!</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Offer not valid with any other discount, promotion, on prior sales, or on student tickets.</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Student tickets are $</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">15.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">V</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">alid student ID required</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Ohio Direction/EBT cardholders receive $5 admission</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
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<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Valid for
</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">any performance</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">,
</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">up to eight tickets</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Get tickets at:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<u><a href="http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com">www.clevelandplayhouse.com</a></u></span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">!</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xbodya" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">***</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Cleveland Play House</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> presents the world premiere of
<b><i>Light It Up!</i></b>, a family-friendly musical extravaganza written and composed by
<b>Jason Michael Webb</b> and <b>Lelund Durond Thompson</b>. Directed and choreographed by
<b>Christopher Windom</b>, the production running now through December 22, 2021 in the Allen Theatre and features
<b>Florrie Bagel</b>, <b>Kristina Gabriela</b>, <b>Matt Gittins</b>, <b>Brennyn Lark</b>,
<b>Terica Marie</b>, <b>Gustavo Márquez</b>, <b>Benjamin H. Moore</b>, <b>Christopher B. Portley</b>,
<b>Helen Marla White</b>, and <b>Mariama Whyte</b>. Tickets can be purchased by visiting
<b><u><a href="http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com">www.clevelandplayhouse.com</a></u></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Light It Up!</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> was developed with support of the Roe Green Fund for New American Plays.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Light It Up!</span></i></b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">is sponsored by The Kulas Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tickets to
<b><i>Light It Up!</i></b><i> </i>range from $15 to $95. Tickets can be purchased by calling 216.241.6000 or by visiting
<b><u><a href="http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com">www.clevelandplayhouse.com</a></u></b>.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PERFORMANCES<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Now thru December 22, 2021 | Allen Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">* Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening performances at 7:30 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">* Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">* Tuesday evening performances at 7:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">This production runs 90 minutes without an intermission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">ASL-interpreted and open-captioned performances available on select dates. Virtual streaming accessibility is also available. For the full schedule of performance and further details on accessibility, please visit:
<b><u><a href="http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com">www.clevelandplayhouse.com</a></u></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">THE CAST<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">FLORRIE BAGEL* as Ginger Snap/Mrs. Claus/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">KRISTINA GABRIELA as Candie Canemaker/Lost Love/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">MATT GITTINS* as St. Nicholas Elf/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">BRENNYN LARK* as Mariah Rudolph/Clara/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">TERICA MARIE* as Holly Daye<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">GUSTAVO MÁRQUEZ as Juniper Green/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">BENJAMIN H. MOORE* as Oliver Winters V/Scrooge/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">CHRISTOPHER B. PORTLEY as The Nutcracker/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">HELEN MARLA WHITE* as Orna Mint/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">MARIAMA WHYTE* as Marsha Strivers/Community Player<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">GRACE HUNT as understudy for Holly, Mariah, Clara, Ginger, Mrs. Claus<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">THE CREATIVE TEAM<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Book & Lyrics: JASON MICHAEL WEBB and LELUND DUROND THOMPSON<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Composer: JASON MICHAEL WEBB<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Directed & Choreographed: CHRISTOPHER WINDOM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Scenic Designer: LEX LIANG<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Costume Designer: JEN CAPRIO<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lighting Designer: ADAM HONORÉ<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sound Designer: BROKEN CHORD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wig Designer: ROXANNE De LUNA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Music Director: KEITH WILLIAMS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Associate Director/Choreographer: NATALIE LOMONTE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Stage Manager: JOHN GODBOUT*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Assistant Stage Managers: KYRA BUTTON*, VANESSA C. HART*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Production Dramaturg: RACHEL LERNER-LEY<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt">* <i>Indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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