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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW"><a href="https://www.cptonline.org/"><b><span style="color:#0563C1">cleveland PUBLIC theatre</span></b></a><b>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW"><a href="https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/funny-like-an-abortion/"><span style="color:#0563C1">Funny,
Like An Abortion</span></a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">By Rachel Bublitz</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">Directed by Paige Conway</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a name="_Hlk100678609"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">Through May 11, 2024</span></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk100678609"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents
<a href="https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/funny-like-an-abortion/">
<i><span style="color:#0563C1">Funny, Like An Abortion</span></i></a> by <a href="https://rachelbublitz.com/">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Rachel Bublitz</span></a>, a <a href="https://nnpn.org/rolling-world-premiere">
<span style="color:#0563C1">National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere</span></a>.
<span style="color:#222222;background:white">Set in a future America where even saying the word “abortion” is a crime, this play is about loyalty, friendship, and value of freedom. There’s also juggling, tap-dancing and stage magic!</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">"<i>Funny, Like an Abortion</i>, the play now at Cleveland Public Theatre
that you must see—emphasis on must." -Cleveland Scene</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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here to read more!</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">For added value, consider buying a ticket on one of these nights with special events!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW"><a href="https://www.cptonline.org/funny-like-an-abortion-special-events/"><span style="color:#0563C1">Market Monday (May 6)</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">–Ticket
includes admission to pre-show pop-up market spotlighting local visual artists, retailers, entrepreneurs, and more! Market goes from 6pm to 7pm followed by the performance of
<i>Funny, Like An Abortion</i>. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">Friday, May 10 ―</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">
<b>“Perspectives on Abortion in Ohio: Insights from Healthcare, Education, and Advocacy Exploring the Play’s Portrayal of a State Controlled Future.”</b> Join<i>
</i><a href="https://mail-cptonline.org/c/AQiG-A0Qxb9AGJiM5csBIOS4sRElTPRzzr9tMn3EwWnTl_rjZsK9sy1ru4xvJBhobjFfDA"><span style="color:#0563C1">Planned Parenthood</span></a> of Greater Ohio’s experts for a vibrant, honest, and thought-provoking discussion as
we examine what we know, what we are still doing, and how we can work together for the future of abortion access in Ohio.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">Free Bev Friday – </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">Every Friday night
at CPT is Free Bev Friday. Free beer, wine, and soft drinks are served after the performance for about an hour. Join the staff and artists of CPT, talk about the show, and have a drink on us. And remember, hot beverages like coffee and tea are always complimentary
at CPT performances. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">Ticket And Show Information</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW"><br>
<b><i>Tickets for Funny, Like An Abortion </i></b>can be purchased<b><i> </i></b>at
<a href="http://www.cptonline.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.cptonline.org</span></a> and range from $1 to $40 with no handling fees. Sunday matinees offer Covid-Conscious performances where face masks are required.
<a href="https://www.cptonline.org/plan-your-visit/"><span style="color:#0563C1">Click here</span></a> for COVID-19 Safety Protocols.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">90-minutes with no intermission.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW">The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a patron elevator and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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