<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:22pt;line-height:107%">We Hold
These Truths: A Revolutionary War of Words</span></b><br>
<b style="font-size:11pt">Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 7:30 PM</b><br>
<b style=""><font size="4">The Hermit Club</font><span style="font-size:11pt">, </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>A Nation Born from Words</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of
the American republic, three historic clubs in Cleveland, the Rowfant, the
Tavern and the Hermit, will present <i>We Hold These Truths: A Revolutionary
War of Words</i>, a 50-minute dramatic performance by Actors Summit
Productions, on <b>Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM</b>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Long before muskets fired at Lexington and Concord, the
American Revolution was fought in the realm of ideas, arguments, and powerful
prose. <i>We Hold These Truths</i> brings that battle to life through stirring
readings by a quartet of professional actors, giving voice to the debates,
petitions, and declarations that shaped a new nation.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Audiences will hear both Patriot and Loyalist perspectives,
including:</p>
<ul style="font-size:large;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The <b>Olive
Branch Petition</b>, the colonies’ final plea for peace</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>King
George III’s Proclamation</b>, declaring the colonies in open rebellion</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Excerpts
from <b>Common Sense</b> by Thomas Paine and <b>Plain Truth</b>, a
Loyalist rebuttal</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Patrick
Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death”</b> speech</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">And
the timeless words of the <b>Declaration of Independence</b> itself</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Why It Matters</b><br>
<i>We Hold These Truths</i> is more than a history lesson—it’s a vivid
exploration of the words that forged America. Through the voices of the past,
audiences will experience the tension between loyalty and liberty, the clash of
radical and conservative visions, and the moral contradictions that continue to
echo today.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Whether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or simply
curious about the origins of American identity, this event offers insight,
inspiration, and a renewed appreciation for the power of words.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Event Details:</b><br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📅</span>
Thursday, May 21, 2026<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🕡</span>
7:30 PM<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📍</span>
The Hermit Club, 1629 Dodge Court, Cleveland, Ohio<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🎭</span>
Presented by Actors Summit Productions</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Dinner and drinks are available at the Hermit Club from
6:00 PM.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Performance tickets are $30.</b></p></div></div>