<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-1d765b06-7fff-b134-5dfc-bda408d17cf4"><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Talespinner Children's Theatre Presents </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Talespinner Children's Theatre is thrilled to present </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);font-style:italic;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">the Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">, adapted for the stage by Jerome Hairston, and directed by Heather Utsler-Smith. </span><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(5,5,5);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The wonder of a fresh snowfall, the delight of whistling for the first time, the awe in finding a special treasure comes to life in this story that celebrates the joy in the small moments of a child’s world, and will feature puppetry, music, and dance that capture the beautiful spirit of the picture books. </span><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This family-friendly production is well suited for children ages 4 and up, and runs from December 3-18: Saturdays at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm. An ASL interpreted performance will be on December 18th made possible by the HEARD. This will be Talespinner Children's Theatre's final season at the Reinberger Auditorium in Gordon Square before transitioning to a new space.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Featuring local actors: Isaiah Betts, Sa’Renn Nikol, Maria V.J. Matthews, and Michael Martin, Costume design by Hannah Dougall, scenic design by Ren Twardzik, scenic painting by Carrie Williams, and light design by Josh Heidinger. Amiens Fowler and Kitty Wen are the Production Stage Managers.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“Audiences will feel as though they have been transported right into Keats’ vibrant children’s books in </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Snowy Day and Other Stories</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. The show, just like the stories it pulls from, truly captures the wonder of childhood. From the joy of an unexpected snow day, to the imagination and creativity of transforming everyday objects into the BEST TOYS EVER, adults will feel like kids again, and kids will feel seen as we all explore together” says director Heather Utsler-Smith.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Interested parties can learn more about the show and purchase tickets by visiting <a href="https://talespinnercle.org/performances">https://talespinnercle.org/performances</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Tickets can be reserved online at <a href="http://talespinnercle.org/tickets">talespinnercle.org/tickets</a> and also in-person at the Box Office before the show. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Choose, thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Ohio Savings Bank. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">was originally presented by the Children’s Theatre Company, and is presented by special arrangement from Plays for New Audiences.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:6pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Founded in 2011, Talespinner Children’s Theatre is a professional children’s theatre in Northeast Ohio dedicated to developing and producing highly imaginative, original, and interactive works from local artists designed to empower, encourage, and educate children.</span></p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Contact info:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Name: Heather Utsler-Smith</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Organization: Talespinner Children's Theatre</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Address: Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH. 44102</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Phone: (216) 264-9680</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Email: </span><a href="mailto:admin@talespinnercle.org" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">admin@talespinnercle.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(17,17,17);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></span><br></div>