<div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><b style=""><font color="#cc0000"><span style="font-size:large;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE</span><span style="font-size:large;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> </span></font></b><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><br>presents<br><br><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font size="4" color="#cc0000"><b>CURTAINS*</b></font></div><br>directed by <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">Treva Offutt</span><br>music directed by <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">Stacy Bolton</span><br>stage managed by <font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Zach Nicol</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">choreographed by Jailyn Harris</span><br></font><p align="center" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;font-size:14px;text-align:center"><b style=""><font color="#cc0000"><br></font></b></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#cc0000"><b style="">OPENS <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">January 17</span>, 7 PM</b></font></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(48,48,48);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(48,48,48)"><span style="font-weight:bold"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The show runs:</font></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><span style="font-weight:bold"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#cc0000"><span class="gmail_default" style="">Friday, January 17,</span> 7 pm</font></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><span style="font-weight:bold"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#cc0000"><span class="gmail_default">Saturday, January 18</span>, 7 PM</font></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><span style="font-weight:bold"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#cc0000"><span class="gmail_default">Sunday, January 19</span>, 2 PM</font></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><span style="font-weight:bold"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#cc0000"><span class="gmail_default">Thursday, January 24</span>, 7 PM</font></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><span style="font-weight:bold"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#cc0000"><span class="gmail_default">Saturday, January 25</span>, 7 PM</font></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><span style="font-weight:bold"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#cc0000"><span class="gmail_default">Sunday, January 26</span>, 2 PM</font></span></p><p align="center" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(48,48,48);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;font-size:14px;text-align:center"><br></p></div><div dir="ltr"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Wiley Middle School</span><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">2181 Miramar Boulevard</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">University Heights, Ohio 44118</span></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font>Tickets can be purchased at the door or by visiting: <a href="https://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/tickets" target="_blank">https://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/tickets</a><br><br>*box office opens 45 minutes before the show*<br><br>For more details visit <a href="http://www.heightsyouththeatre.org/" target="_blank">www.heightsyouththeatre.org</a><br><br>Heights Youth Theatre programming is made possible by the generous support of<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"> Cleveland Kiwanis,</span> the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Eaton Charitable Fund, the Ohio Arts Council<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">, and the O'Neill Brothers Foundation</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">*SYNOPSIS</span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" style=""><i style="">Curtains: The Musical</i> (School Edition) is a delightful
and comedic murder mystery by the dynamic musical team of Kander and Ebb
(Chicago, Cabaret, and more) set against the backdrop of a Broadway musical.
The story takes place in 1959 on the opening night of a new show, <i style="">Robbin'
Hood</i>, a musical in need of help. The cast and crew are eager to present
their production, but disaster strikes as murders mysteriously begin taking
center stage.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Enter Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, a musical-theater-loving
detective who is called in to investigate the crime. As the investigation
unfolds, secrets, rivalries, and romances within the cast and crew are
revealed. Cioffi attempts to piece together clues and offer his
"help" in improving the musical, all while developing an unexpected
bond with an aspiring star.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Filled with toe-tapping songs, witty dialogue, and plenty
of twists and turns, <i>Curtains</i> is a hilarious, lighthearted
show about theater, murder, and the love of performing. The musical features a
range of vibrant characters and offers the actors an opportunity to explore
both comedic timing and musical theater elements.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> </font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" style="">Ultimately, Lieutenant Cioffi uncovers the truth behind the
murder while helping to transform <i style="">Robbin' Hood</i> into a
successful show. With a perfect blend of mystery, music, and comedy, <i style="">Curtains</i> is
a fun-filled experience that celebrates the magic of live theatre.</font><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-size:12pt"></span></p></span></div></div></div></div>