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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>French Creek Theatre Presents- Polkadots: the Cool Kids Musical
<i>by Talespinner Children’s Theatre</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>March 8 & 9, 10 AM and 2 PM</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>French Creek Theatre: Ewing Hall 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Box Office: (440) 949-5200</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tickets $15, Get tickets at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/FCTheatre-Polkadots?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3bWv8cQem-D55SdTso6QjpYxKGTy3YKejlvAeMnVjyg6ScHfizeRgIsHg_aem_Hx5DyBHHw5oDTN1DuZ-i-w" target="_blank">
http://tinyurl.com/FCTheatre-Polkadots</a> or (440) 949-5200.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">French Creek Theatre presents a Tailspinner Children’s Theatre production of “Polkadots: the Cool Kids Musical.”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This uplifting family-friendly performance follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the “Squares Only” small town of Rockaway. As the first polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance
from her peers. Her quest seems hopeless until she meets Sky, a shy Square boy whose curiosity for her unique polkadot skin blooms into an unexpected pal-ship, reminding audiences that our individual differences make us awesome, not outcasts.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Talespinner Children’s Theatre is Cleveland’s dedicated, theatrical home for all children and families, creating inclusive, accessible, and meaningful professional productions and educational opportunities that engage, empower, and inspire.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> The show will be held in French Creek Nature Center’s Ewing Hall on March 8 & 9, 10 AM and 2 PM. This show is recommended for adults and children of all ages.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Seating is limited and tickets are required for all patrons. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and all seats are general admission, first-come first served. For ADA seating options contact the box office at French Creek Nature Center
at (440) 949-5200. French Creek Theatre presents a variety of local theatre groups, musical talents, comedy acts, and entertainers. Our 2025 theatre season includes a mix of these partner presentations and a lineup of our own productions as well. </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Get tickets at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/FCTheatre-Polkadots?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3bWv8cQem-D55SdTso6QjpYxKGTy3YKejlvAeMnVjyg6ScHfizeRgIsHg_aem_Hx5DyBHHw5oDTN1DuZ-i-w" target="_blank">
<b>http://tinyurl.com/FCTheatre-Polkadots</b></a> or (440) 949-5200.<o:p></o:p></p>
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