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IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br>
January 20, 2022</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:18pt;text-transform:uppercase;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">NEW DATES ANNOUNCED<br>
MAR 18—APR 3</span></i></b></p>

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A Nice Family Gathering</span></i></b><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hilarious,
Quirky Comedy</span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Aurora Community Theatre announces new
dates for <b><i><span style="text-transform:uppercase">a Nice Family Gathering,</span></i></b><span style="text-transform:uppercase"> </span>the story of a
man who loved his wife so much – he almost told her.</span><i><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></i></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Now opening Mar 18, the award-winning
play by Phil Olson continues at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Apr 3, plus
2 pm Sunday Mar 27 and Apr 3 at Aurora Community Theatre 115 E. Pioneer Trail
in Aurora. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All current tickets will be honored
on the new dates. Patrons can exchange online by linking to their account
through <a href="http://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com">www.auroracommunitytheatre.com</a>, by emailing <a href="mailto:info@auroracommunitytheatre.com">info@auroracommunitytheatre.com</a>
or by calling 330-562-1818.<br>
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</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">When
the Lundeen family gathers for their first holiday meal since Dad died, the patriarch
returns in spirit to tell his wife what he hadn’t told her in 41 years – that he
really loved her. Trouble is, no one except his estranged son can hear or see him
and, double trouble, Mom has brought a date to the festivities. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Set
against the winter backdrop of the frigid Midwest, warm feelings finally thaw
the gathering, bringing the family closer than ever.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Paula
Kline-Messner</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
directs the delightful, laugh-out-loud comedy by <b>Phil Olson</b> with <b>Amie
Gabel</b>, producer. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Kevin Horak</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> performs the role of Dad
with <b>Vince Stillitano</b> as the younger son, Carl. <b>Sue Cohen</b> plays
Mom, with<a name="_Hlk90475678"> </a></span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">David Rusnak</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> as older son Michael, <b>Jenny Boswell</b> as Michael’s wife
Jill, <b>Michala Peltz</b> as daughter Stacy, while <b>Jerry Schaber</b> takes
on the role of the neighborly suitor, Jerry. </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
<br>
</span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ann Nyenhuis</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> is the stage manager with <b>Allie
Stark</b>, assistant stage manager. </span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bob Schaefer</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
designed the set. <b>Karen Cirino</b> is the costume designer. <b>Craig Kollai</b>
designed the lighting, Maggie Hamilton the sound. <b>Vicki Rizzo-Prato</b>
serves as board liaison.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ann
Nyenhuis was also in charge of building the set, overseeing a volunteer crew
that included: </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Jerry
Schaber, Bob Schaefer, Dave Nyenhuis, Greg Hinkle, Allie Stark, and Tracy
Zbiegien</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">"'A
Nice Family Gathering' is that rarest of all plays - a fun evening that is both
comic and tender.” - <i>NewJerseyNewsRoom.com</i></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">"A
heart touching comedy that every family can relate to." - <i>Lake Orion Review</i></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“What
makes the play so enjoyable is that everyone can see aspects of their family in
the characters and family dynamics of the Lundeens.” – <i>Paper Trail</i></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“A good
heart is behind all this family silliness!" - <i>Los Angeles Times</i></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">"A
surefire, laugh-a-minute hit!" - <i>The Tolucan Times</i></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tickets at $18 each for adults, $13 for youth
age 18 and under are available online anytime, including seat selection, at
<a href="http://www.auroracommunitytheatre.com">www.auroracommunitytheatre.com</a> or by calling 330-562-1818.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">PLEASE NOTE<br>
<span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Aurora
Community Theatre requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or proof of a
negative Covid-19 test from within 72 hours of the performance date and time
for entry. In addition, masks are required inside the building, lobby and all
public spaces.</span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">A NICE FAMILY GATHERING</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> is presented by special arrangement
with Samuel French Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.<br>
<br>
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Aurora
Community Theatre’s 62^nd season continues with <b><i><span style="text-transform:uppercase">Spring Awakening</span></i></b>
June 24-July 16.</span></p>

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Dahl’s</i></b> <b><i><span style="text-transform:uppercase">Matilda the MusicaL has been
canceled. </span></i></b></span></p>

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Theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail, near the intersection of SR 43 and
306, at the gazebo, in the center of Aurora. ACT extends appreciation to The
Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr. Family Foundation for their generous
underwriting of the Wells Main Stage. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ACT, celebrating 62 successful seasons in 2021-2022,
annually presents four shows plus two children’s summer workshops, reaching an
annual audience of over 7,000. </span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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