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Our 2009 Summer Season!"Man of La Mancha"June 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27Written by Dale WassermanMusic by Mitch LeighLyrics by Joe DarionDirected by Douglas AndersonProduced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Inc."Disney's High School Musical"July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25Book By David SimpaticoMusic Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan LouiselleBased on a Disney Channel

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The Children’s Theater Production Classpresents....“Mr. Popper’s Penguins”by Richard & Florence AtwaterThis wonderfully absurd tale makes kids (and parents) laugh out loud! More than anything, Mr. Popper wishes he could see the Poles. He spends his spare time between house-painting jobs and reading all about polar explorations. When Admiral Drake, in response to Mr. Popper's fan letter, sends him

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"An Evening of One Acts"March 27, 28, 29,April 3, 4, 5Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m.Ticket reservations of 4 or more must be prepaidLast years production of “One Acts” was so successful we decided to bring it back again! Join us for seven bold and entertaining plays including three original stories written by our own local, talented authors! Funny, moving and filled with surprises,

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The Miracle WorkerJanuary 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, February 1, 6, 7 Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket reservations of 4 or more must be prepaidWilliam Gibson’s enduring drama, The Miracle Worker, is based on the early life of a deaf, mute, and blind child who meets the teacher who awakens her intellectually. The classic story is based on Helen Keller’s autobiography. In this

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The Miracle WorkerJanuary 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, February 1, 6, 7William Gibson’s stirring dramatization of the story of Helen Keller is one of the most successful and warmly admired plays filled with some of the most turbulent, violent, and emotion-packed scenes ever presented on the stage! Directed by Steve RhodesProduced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.Tuesdays with MorrieFebruary

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"The Hobbit"November 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m.In this prequel to "The Lord of the Rings" the homebody hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, is convinced to undertake a journey to recover a treasure stolen by the evil dragon, Smaug. He runs into all kinds of trouble in Middle Earth, a place where giant spiders rule forest glens and foul-smelling Orcs live in deep, dark

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Just in Time for Halloween! Our Theater Season Opens with Hilarious, Sci-Fi fun!Book, music and lyrics byJames ValcqDirected by Clay Nielsen Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc.October3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18All G. B. Community Theatre shows:Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket reservations of 4 or more must be prepaidIn this

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Order tickets today for the children's classic“Alice in Wonderland” July 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26All shows 8 p.m.With its whimsical costumes, charming set and silly songs Straw Hat Theatre’s classic fantasy will capture the imaginations of young and old. Written by Sally Netzel with music by Beatrice Wolf, “Alice in Wonderland” is based on Lewis Carroll’s classic favorites that have been a staple

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It’s time for another fun, fabulous season of outdoor theater! "The Last Five Years"June 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14Opening on Friday, June 6, "The Last Five Years" is a one-act musical written by Jason Robert Browning that first appeared off-Broadway in 2002 and has quickly become one of the most beloved new musicals around. The story explores a five-year relationship between a rising novelist and a

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Join us in Straw Hat Theatre for our current production... "Little Mary Sunshine"June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, July 3, 4, 5All shows begin at 8 p.m.Adults $10, Seniors $9, Students/Children $8You won’t want to miss the funny and quirky tale “Little Mary Sunshine” which was one of the most successful off Broadway stage shows. Borrowing liberally from the 1924 operetta "Rose Marie" and the 1936

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August Exhibit“Through the Years with Duane and Dorothy Searl”On display August 1 - 27An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 15from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Artists look at the world in their own way. Inside, they have a creative passion which causes them to express themselves in ways that enriches their own lives and the lives of others. Through art, an artist expresses his own emotions and shows

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Don't miss this intense and riveting drama! "Twelve Angry Men"April 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 2008Thurs., Fri. and Sat. shows at 8 p.m.Sun. matinee at 3 p.m.At the local courthouse, 12 men have retired to a room to decide the guilt or innocence of a 19-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his stepfather after a late night argument. A woman who lives across the way testified she saw the murder

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Our 2007-2008 Season!Get into the Halloween spirit with ourhysterical season opener!Rick Abbot'sDracula the Musical?October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.Sundays at 3:00 p.m.Darkness falls, wolves howl and lunatics sing in this madcap musical that spins the legend of everyone’s favorite vampire into a hilarious farce for the entire family!A Midsummer Night’

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The Children’s Theater Production Class presents“Charlottes Web The Musical”March 28 at 7:30 p.m.March 29 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.and March 30 at 2 p.m. Based on the book by E.B. WhiteMusic and lyrics by Charles StrouseBook by Joseph RobinetteDirected by Linda Fundis This exciting, new musical version of Charlotte's Web brings a new dimension to E.B. White's beloved classic. Songs include "Eating,"

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An Audience Favorite: “Gypsy” Opens On StageExploring ambition, jealousy, family relationships, and the bittersweet loss of innocence, the musical favorite “Gypsy” will be playing on the G. B. Community Theatre stage at the Ashtabula Arts Center beginning Friday, February 29. Performances will also be held on March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15. Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday

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“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”by Bruce GrahamJan. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Feb. 1, 2 Directed by Brint LearnedOnce upon a time, at the end of the world, in a tiny, forgotten town just off the exit ramp, ordinary folks face themselves, each other and the terrifying certainty of an early and unjust end. What, exactly, is causing the destruction of the world? No one really knows.

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G. B. Community Theatre presents"A Midsummer Night's Dream"November 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2007Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m.Sunday matinees begin at 3 p.m.Directed by Stephen RhodesSponsored by Join us for "dinner before the show" on November 3! Dinner seating is at 6:30 p.m.Cost of dinner is $14 plus the cost of your theater ticket.The evening's cook will be Angie

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G.B. Community Theatre is again offering dinners prior to select shows this season. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Price of dinner is $14 plus the cost of your theater ticket. Reservations are required and should be made no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the event. (440) 964-3396.2007-2008 Dinner DatesDracula the Musical?.................................................................

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“The Wizard of Oz”June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22 and 23All shows begin at 8 p.m.Directed by Linda Fundis"The Fantasticks” June 29, 30 July 1, 5, 6, and 7All shows begin at 8 p.m.Directed by Douglas Eric Anderson"Side Show"July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, and 28All shows begin at 8 p.mDirected by Stephen RhodesMoby Dick! The MusicalAugust 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, and 18All shows begin

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Straw Hat TheatreOpens June 8th!Get your tickets today!The Straw Hat Theatre season will open on Friday, June 8 with the family musical “The Wizard of Oz.” Following that most famous of all Kansas cyclones, Dorothy finds herself in the land of the Munchkins, and must journey to see the wonderful wizard. Dorothy has some fantastic adventures and meets Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion

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"The Wizard of Oz"June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23All shows begin at 8:00 p.m.Tickets: (440) 964-3396By Elizabeth Fuller Chapman from the story of L. Frank BaumDirected by Linda FundisProduced by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Inc. 500 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022They’re off to see the wizard and you can see it all unfold on the stage when “The Wizard of Oz” opens the Straw Hat Theatre

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G. B. Community Theatre presents...One of the funniest shows of the entire G. B. Theatre season! “The Baby Sitter”Written by W. Randolph GalvinApril 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 21, 2007Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.Sunday at 3 p.m.Directed by Mark Pendleton The first night out after their baby's arrival becomes a hilarious nightmare for Beth and Roy when the babysitter arrives too late. Beth

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