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NOW - MAR 2: Fire on the Water at CPT
by Caitlin Lewins 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Cleveland Public Theatre presents FIRE ON THE WATER<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/fire-on-the-water/> Created & Performed by Northeast Ohio artists. The acclaimed theatrical event returns to honor the 50th anniversary of the 1969 burning of the Cuyahoga River. FEBRUARY 14 - MARCH 2 Fire on the Water, the acclaimed multimedia theatrical event, returns to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 burning of the Cuyahoga River in an all-new version. Fire on the Water is a fast-paced series of short plays inspired by this pivotal moment in Cleveland's history. Created by a team of playwrights, directors, and actors, the production features original work woven into a powerful production exploring how the environment shapes identity, while celebrating the remarkable recovery of Cleveland's waterways. FEATURING: Courtney Nicole Auman, Sidney Edwards, Faye Hargate, Brinden Harvey, Shatara Jordan, Michael Levin, Kim Martin, Terah McGowan, Daniel McKinnon, Mary-Francis R. Miller, Zach Palumbo, Adam Seeholzer, Kat Shy, Anastasia Urozhaeva, Hillary Wheelock THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES: Raymond Bobgan - Conceiver & Lead Playwright India Nicole Burton* & Raymond Bobgan - Co-Directors Beth Wood - Line Producer John Dayo-Aliya, Alison Garrigan, Cathleen O'Malley, Jeremy Paul, Darius J. Stubbs, Dr. Mary E. Weems - Contributing Playwrights Alison Garrigan, Cathleen O'Malley, Jeremy Paul, Darius J. Stubbs - Contributing Directors Maelstrom Collaborative Arts, Talespinner Children's Theatre - Collaborating Companies Jennifer Caster** - Stage Manager Jaytionna Wells - Associate Stage Manager Alison Garrigan - Costume Designer T. Paul Lowry - Video & Scenic Designer Benjamin Gantose - Lighting Designer Buck McDaniel*** - Composer & Music Director Jacob Kirkwood - Sound Designer *2018/2019 NNPN Producer in Residence **Stage Manager appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. ***2018/2019 Kulas Theatre Composer Fellow Tickets are $15 - $35 Students/Seniors receive $5 off on Friday and Saturday nights. Preview, Monday, & Thursday: $15 Fridays & Saturdays: $35 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 x501. Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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NOW - MAR 2: La Gringa (Spanish) at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Caitlin Lewins 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Cleveland Public Theatre & Teatro Público de Cleveland present LA GRINGA (SPANISH)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2018-2019/la-gringa-spanish/> Escrita por / By Carmen Rivera. Dirigida por / Directed by Ernesto Luna Camargo. A CPT / Teatro Público de Cleveland Production. EN ESPAÑOL / Performed in Spanish with English subtitles. FEBRERO / FEBRUARY 14 – MARZO / MARCH 2 In this heartwarming and hilarious comedy, María Elena Garcia is excited to connect with her homeland and visit her extended family in Puerto Rico for the first time. María has grown up with an intense love for the island and even majored in Puerto Rican studies in college. Upon her arrival, and much to her surprise, María isn’t exactly welcomed with open arms. Many consider her an American—a gringa. If she’s a Puerto Rican in the United States and an American in Puerto Rico, is she a somebody anywhere? On her journey to fit in, María muddles through misperceptions and misadventures while searching for what we all seek: belonging. La Gringa (Spanish) will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles. En esta conmovedora y divertida comedia, María Elena García está emocionada de conectar con su terruño y de visitar al resto de su familia en Puerto Rico por primera vez. María ha crecido con un intenso amor por la isla e incluso se especializó en estudios puertorriqueños en la universidad. A su llegada, y para su sorpresa, María no es exactamente bienvenida con los brazos abiertos. Muchos la consideran norteamericana – una gringa. Si es puertorriqueña en los Estados Unidos y norteamericana en Puerto Rico, ¿es ella alguien en algún lugar? En su aventura por encajar, María se confunde entre percepciones erróneas y desventuras mientras busca lo que todos: pertenecer. La Gringa se presentará en español, con subtítulos en inglés. EL ELENCO / CAST: Ernesto Luna Camargo, Alisha M. Caraballo, Magdalena Godínez, Gilberto Peña, Neiza Rivera, and Elliot Stone EL EQUIPO DE PRODUCCIÓN / THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM: Raymond Bobgan – Productor / Producer Mόnica A. Cerpa Zúñiga – Directora Asociada & Consultora de Traducción de Marketing / Associate Director & Marketing Translation Consultant Lauren Calevich & Raymond Bobgan – Productores de Línea / Line Producers Lauren Calevich – Directora de Escena / Stage Manager Arina Băjan-Zaciu – Directora Asociada de Escena / Associate Stage Manager Aaron Benson – Diseñador de Escena / Scenic Designer Inda Blatch-Geib – Diseñadora de Vestuario / Costume Designer Georgina Galindo – Operadora de Subtítulos / Board Operator James Kosmatka – Diseñador de Sonido / Sound Designer Steve Shack – Diseñador de Iluminación / Lighting Designer Mόnica A. Cerpa Zúñiga – Consultora de Traducción de Marketing / Marketing Translation Consultant Faye Hargate – Directora de Conjuntos Comunitarios / Director of Community Ensembles Tickets are $15 – $35 Students/Seniors receive $5 off on Friday and Saturday nights. Preview, Monday, & Thursday: $15 Fridays & Saturdays: $35 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102 CPT is located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or CPT Box Office (216) 631-2727 x501. Caitlin Lewins Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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ISA Cleveland Third Thursdays 2/21
by Mary L. Davis 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

https://www.networkisa.org/modules/events/individual/view/third-thursdays-c… Join us again for Third Thursdays with the ISA in Cleveland! Come meet other local filmmakers and have a chance to win a door prize! Join us for this fun evening of socializing, and let's build a community of screenwriters! This event is free and open to all. Producers, directors, actors and all other members of the film and television community are encouraged to attend. WHEN: February 21, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm WHERE: Brooklyn Branch - Cuyahoga County Library 4480 Ridge Road • Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 HOW MUCH: Free and open to all! Featured Guest: Joann Hess, award winning screenwriter and ISA Connect member. JoAnn Hess is a multi-award winning, optioned screenwriter who who writes dramas and thrillers that involve consequential stakes, complex characters and powerful secrets. Her stories revolve around the socially-disenfranchised, those whom society has forgotten, who struggle to find a place in the world. Her work is highly demanded by producers and has written several scripts on paid-assignment in Crime Drama, Thriller and Action/Thriller genres. JoAnn was named one of ScreenwritingU’s, “Most Recommended Writers of 2014.” JoAnn’s scripts have placed in numerous, prestigious award competitions including PAGE Awards (2017 FINALIST; 2016 Semi/Quarterfinalist; 2014 Quarterfinalist), Final Draft’s BIG BREAK (2016 Semi/Quarterfinalist), New Hope Film Festival 2014 WINNER, Cleveland International IndieGathering Film Festival: 2016 Best Feature Script, 1st Place Dramatic/Comedy; 2014 1st Place: Action/Thriller Script, and more. Along with FRAMER, The Devil's Dandruff (JC Pictures, LLC) is set to film with Peter Field (World War Z, Edge of Tomorrow) directing. Fakers (JC Pictures, LLC) has Tom Delmar (SNATCH) attached to direct. She has produced two short films, DEBRIS (2015) and the multi-award winning, OUR FATHER (2014), starring Michael Gross. Door Prizes for the Night include: • One free script entry to NEW MEDIA FILM FESTIVAL • One free script entry to FINISH LINE SCRIPT COMPETITION • 50% off 6+ pages of script development notes and free script entry from FINISH LINE SCRIPT COMPETITION Please note: you must register in advance through the ISA web site to be included in the drawing for door prizes. You must be present to win door prizes. https://www.networkisa.org/modules/events/individual/view/third-thursdays-c… Meet your host: Mary Davis Writer's Coach and Script Consultant. Coaching provides support and direction as you develop your skills and your writing process. Consulting on your script involves a line by line study of your script that takes your script from good to great and helps you develop your understanding of what it takes to get your idea onto the page and onto the screen. Event Sponsors: New Media Film Festival Honoring Stories Worth Telling - All Ages, All Cultures, All Media. New Media Film Festival works hard to produce a festival that highlights and honors the hard working and uprising content creators in the New Media Industry. It is a unique festival that diligently works to find opportunities, including distribution for almost all of the submitted content, not just those programmed. Accepts all stories in text format (books, event scripts, reality etc.) Finish Line Script Competition Redefining the screenwriting competition, embracing the rewrite as an essential component in any successful screenplay, and incentivizing every entrant to dig deeper, find their best draft, and win. With the guidance of a seasoned script consultant, you can work on your rewrites AFTER submitting your script to the competition and then, after reviewing their notes, RESUBMIT your script to us, having improved your draft and thus bettering your chances to WIN!

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Paid - Proof Auditions NEXT WEEK!
by Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Avenue Arts Marketplace & Theatre announces auditions for PROOF Located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 SYNOPSIS: On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit? Proof is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Directed by: Olivia King Auditions will be held on Monday, February 25th and Wednesday, February 27th from 7-9pm TO SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-proof <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4bafa82ca3fe3-proof> Callbacks (if needed) will be Thursday, February 28th from 7-9pm. All roles are available. All actors will receive a small stipend. All auditioners are asked to come prepared to cold read from the script. We also ask that you bring a current headshot and resume with you to auditions. Rehearsals will begin on March 4th and will typically run Sunday through Thursday evenings Performances: April 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th at 8pm and April 14th at 2pm CHARACTERS (Paid Roles Available): Catherine (20s) - A young woman, 25 years old, who inherited much of her father's mathematical genius and, she fears, his "instability" as well; she gave up her life and schooling to take care of her father until his recent death. Claire (30s) - Catherine's older sister, a practical and business-minded woman who has been comfortably successful in her work and relationships. She left Robert and Catherine behind, distancing herself from the run-down family home of her youth. She left the family to make a new life for herself in New York City. Robert (50s-60s) - A recently deceased mathematician praised for his groundbreaking work in his youth, but whose later years were plagued by delusional mental illness; he is seen in Catherine's imagination and in flashbacks. Harold (Hal) Dobbs (20s-30s) - One of Robert's last Ph.D. students during the one year his idol and mentor's illness went into remission, at least enabling Robert to teach, if not continue his own creative mathematical work. All questions should be directed to avenueartstheatre(a)gmail.com <mailto:avenueartstheatre@gmail.com>

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Skatch Anderssen Orchestra plays at The Lithuanian Club swing dance on Saturday, February 23rd
by Valerie Salstrom 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

What? Get Hep Swing presents - A swing dance party with The Skatch Anderssen Orchestra When? Saturday, Februray 23rd, 2019 Where? The Lithuanian Club, 877 E. 185th Street. There is a parking lot behind the building and you may also park in the Key Bank or Post Office lot. Use the entrance behind the building on the far left. Dance lessons? Yes. Join us for a beginner-friendly LINDY lesson from 8-9 with Get Hep Swing owner and founder, Valerie Salstrom. You do not need to bring a dance partner for the lessons or the dance. We rotate partners during the lesson. If you prefer not to rotate dance partners, we are okay with that too. Everyone is really friendly and you will get asked to dance during the social dancing from 9-12. Band? The Skatch Anderssen Orchestra plays all of your favorite swing dance tunes from 9-12. In the tradition of the great, large Jazz ensembles of the last half of the 20th century, the Skatch Anderssen Orchestra began carving its own niche into the Northeast Ohio area musical landscape around 1990. This powerhouse 17-piece big band performs the music of Basie, Ellington, Buddy, Thad & Mel, Maynard, Kenton, Woody, and more. Learn more about Skatch Anderssen here. http://saorchestra.com/home#who-is-skatch-anderssen Who may attend? EVERYONE is welcome! Do I need a partner? No, we rotate dance partners during the lesson. If you prefer not to rotate during the lesson, please help direct the other students past you each time we rotate. What do I wear? Wear shoes that allow you to pivot and turn easily. Some people find this floor a little slow so, wearing your leather soles or slippery soled shoes might be perfect. Attire is casual and comfy. Where what makes you feel good about yourself. What is the cost? $12 per person. $5 for first-time attendees. No pre-event ticket sales. Pay cash at the door. We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are. Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join. If you have an interest, you are in. :) We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this truly American, urban folk dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. You will find this dance, and the ones that came from it, incredibly expressive, empowering, beautiful, and joyful. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us. We make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable. Please join us the second Friday of every month at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and the last Saturday of every month at The Lithuanian Club. Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, in-school and after-school residencies and programs, performances, and special topic workshops. For more info, please email Valerie Salstrom; the owner of Get Hep Swing, at info(a)gethepswing.com

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Colors Of HIM Casting Call
by Luka Blackhill 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Casting Call for Colors Of HIM Pilot. Shot takes place on Cleveland's Westside Cast of COLORS of HIM must be comfortable with: Mature and vulgar language. Themes of Drug Abuse, Homosexuality, Gun Violence and Strong Sexual content ** Trigger Warning** Landon “Tooth” Roberts Black Male Late 20s 5’11 and Taller A Headstrong male. He is sharp and Street smart, but continues to let his heart make decisions for him. Landon’s father the CEO of a major Company gives Landon a gift of controlling the drug arena of cleveland's west side. Landon now in a lead position had a unconventional connection to EZRA, Will he keep it together or will his heart take over yet again? After a intense and scary party Landon saves Ezra from a stampede of fleeing people. Ever since then landon continues to finds ways to stay close and rotate around the world of Ezra until the moment when he eventually melts into the only one who truly loves him. This is love story of little words. Jamell “Iggy Saint” Sigh POC Male Late/Early 20s -- The new kid on the block. Jamell is the Up and coming dealer on cleveland's west side. Him and his gang are a threat to the established gang led by Landon (Tooth). Is he in over his head? Sometimes oblivious to surroundings he finds himself in a heated battle of who's drugs are better. Iggy is romantically Involved with Indy. Indy, who is known as a Vixen seems a little shady. What could she be up to? Would Jamell the drug Jock of Cleveland win this battle or are the cards stacked against him? Amonn Brothers POC Male Late/ Early 20s -- Known as the Heartbreaker, Amonn is at a crossroads. The long lasting friendship with ezra maybe over. After Locking lips with Ezra one dark night, Amonn Uses the Friendship as a gateway to explore his sexuality by projecting his sexual aggression onto the only true friend he has had in a while. His masculinity is in question, but only by him. Will Amonn come out of the suppression and make a new life for himself? What happens when he finds out about Ezra and this Mystery guy Tooth? If interested contact Colorsofhimtheseries(a)gmail.com with your Name resume and Headshot or recent picture and who you would like to Read for. We will send you a small Side! And hope to see your video Audition soon! Auditions End March 5th! This is Filmed and Based in Cleveland/ Cleveland Westside *Colors of HIM is an unpaid gig until further notice**

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Oscar-Winning Songs Concert, Thurs, Feb 21, 8PM, Nighttown
by michaelsongbook＠gmail.com 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Presented by American Songbook Today, Tix $25. Stars Sami Kennett, Lindsey Mitchell, Connor O'Brien, music direction Bob Navis, Jr. Hosted by Michael Estwanik www.americansongbooktoday.org <http://www.americansongbooktoday.org>

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Seeking a Bookkeeper for Prelude2Cinema
by Alex P. Michaels 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Seeking a Bookkeeper for Prelude2Cinema Prelude2Cinema is seeking a Bookkeeper and/or Accountant to help us keep track of expenses, revenue and all financial aspects. Please fill out info here and contact us ASAP. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiJC4IYl4Lc6gUGM-BhTBsHQZyz9WlSE5… Please contact us alexpmichaels(a)prelude2cinema.com

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Cleveland IndieClub meeting this Sunday, Feb 24
by Johnny Wu 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Event is FREE for everyone to attend but please consider to spend some $ to patronize the restaurant, that would be great. And please make sure to pay for your meals prior leaving the establishment. We will be raffling off one of the hot sale mobile phone gimbal from Gudsen MOZA, the Moza Mini-Mi. https://www.gudsen.com/moza-mini-mi?fbclid=IwAR0Kt8HU-KzIfxaX3bjCStOTTJaX6D… Cleveland IndieClub is a monthly get together for local filmmakers and enthusiasts, free to attend, free to mingle and network, this is the oldest film group held since 2003. We will start having guest speakers to attend our meetings and give us insights. Guest speaker: Mikhail Tot "I'm an Immigrant Filmmaker" Mikhail Tot is a writer, editor and director from Russia. He came to this county with he was 15 years old. He had passion for film since the young age. He won best filmmaker of 2017 by OEA (Ohio Entertainment Awards) and his team Render Gang won 48 hour horror project in 2018. (With other numerous awards). Mikhail will be talking about mistakes and problems some people face while making an independent project. An honest truth about his experience in film industry. For those showing: remember to bring either a laptop with hdmi out, playable DVD or Bluray or a FAT32 usb drive - if using USB Drive make sure the file is an Apple encoded mp4 max 1080 (not high bitrate). NOTE: 720 seems to work better. Bluray seems to be the safest. Showing locally made short films, teaser trailer, music video, etc. Filmmaker must be present. Films showing include: - Nicholas D'Amico Cleveland Classic Cinema - Alicia Spurlock The Cat Lady - Dark Needs by Liz Juhasz - Alex DeCourville's teaser for Science Boy's High School Reunion - Mikhail Tot's special short film - Pauline Nowakowski short films - Dominic Bino C Conner short horror film - Scott E. Brosius short film and Gigglin Johnny - Michael Litherland short film - Johnny Wu's Wu Xia 2 Trailer and one scene - Tyler Thomas short zombie film The Fearless. - Jake Cole VR Addict Please note: once it is shown here, you can use this event to add your film onto IMDB! -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver www.mdifilm.com inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing Co-Founder Cleveland Asian Festival May 18-19, 2019 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org Producer (2015-2019) 73rd Cleveland Cultural Gardens’ One World Day August 25, 2019, 11am - 6pm www.clevelandculturalgardens.org VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter “Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio – Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council

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Fwd: TBT - EDUCATION SERIES AUDITIONS - PAID ACTING POSITIONS
by admin＠thebrecksvilletheatre.org admin＠thebrecksvilletheatre.org 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

> > > > > > The Brecksville Theatre Education Series > > > > > > SPRING MUSICAL TRAVELING SHOW > > > > > > > > IVY + BEAN > > > > Auditions > > > > for > > > > IVY + BEAN > > > > Monday February 18th > > > > 12-3p and 6-9p > > > > The Brecksville Theatre > > > > 49 Public Square > > > > Brecksville, Ohio > > > > SHOW DATES > > > > April 4th (9:15a and 12:20p), > > > > 5th (2pm), > > > > 6th (2pm), > > > > 11th (2pm), > > > > 13th (2pm), > > > > 22nd (10am), > > > > 27th (2pm) > > > > May 3 (10:30am and 2pm), > > > > May 13th (1pm) > > > > May 17th(7pm) > > > > May 18th(2pm & 7pm) > > > > PLEASE PREPARE- 32 bars of an upbeat musical theatre number and be prepared for a short movement portion. > > > > Please bring resume and list of conflicts. > > > > * Roles available for 4 women, and 2 men- Ages 18 and older. > > * These are PAID POSITIONS, and actors MUST be available for DAYTIME rehearsals and performances. A complete performance schedule is available upon request. This is a traveling show to schools and libraries in the area. > > * First read through will be heldSunday February 24th > > * Rehearsals will beginMonday March 4thand continue through April 3rd in the evenings. > > * First performance will beThursday April 4thand performances continue throughMay 18th.(May 17th and 18th performances held at Brecksville Theatre) > > * > > Please contact Cassey Fye at Cassmartin2012(a)gmial.com mailto:Cassmartin2012@gmial.com with any questions or to receive the character breakdown list. > > > > > > TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION > > VISIT > > > > https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BABAF2AA4F85-ivybean > > > > >

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