P L A Y B Y P L A Y P R E V I E W Bringing you theatre and music news with a focus on young people Volume II. Issue Number 12, December 12, 2000 Scroll down for the "In This Issue" section Holiday Special Events It's A Wonderful Life, Elm Street Junior High School, Nashua - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The classic story It's A Wonderful Life is coming to life this week, at the Keefe Auditorium in Nashua, NH. This production is from the film by Frank Capra which is based on the story by Philip Van Doren Stern, and adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. There are only two performances -- Thursday 12/14 and Friday 12/15 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students, and are available at the door. At these terrific 1940's prices, you can bring the whole family! Just like the town of Bedford Falls pulled together to help Bailey's Building and Loan, the entire Junior High is pulling together to bring this story to the stage. Producer/Director Marsha Yalden and Assistant Producer/Director Jean Lorrey enlisted faculty committee chairmen from eleven departments. The students filling the roles of stage crew, poster committee, ushers, concessions, lighting and sound include: Kristi Hultslander, Adam Austin, Alex Parise, Chloe Wiseman, Catherine Ngo, Ashleigh O'Connor, Ashleigh Martin, Katrina Sands, Cassie Nutter-Upham, Jillian Kinn, Tim Frost, Mark Keller, Lauren Fredette, Kristina Denis, Jesel Jun, Kayleigh J. Lemieux, Melissa Piantedosi, Bryant Naro, Barbara Murotake, Bill Pimley, Kellie Chung, Erin Quadros, Becky Dolkart, Katie Rudolph, Jeff Weadick, Lindsey Richards, James Kaklamanos, Christie Kaklamanos, Dan Paramore, Elizabeth Charbonneau, Alejandra Potter, Matt Ograbisz, Tom Jackson, Adrienne Aquino, Edward Gilbert, Julie Graichen, and ESJHS alumnus Aaron Ritrovato The citizens of Bedford Falls appear as carolers, sellers of newspapers and mail carriers, a policeman, and proprieters of a bar, a bank, a drug store, and a beauty salon. You might recognize Katie Farina, Chloe Jeanjean, Caitlin McKean, Justine Pattantyus, Andrea Teets, Michael Ierardi, Maggie Kojak, Rob Lancto, Darius Harper, Daniel Bourgelais, Renee Claire Chaput, Kirsten Todgham, Anthony Wallace, Stephani Dubeau, Andrea Wilson, Andrew Spinella, and Amy Yee. The only celestial being is played by Bill Crockett, while Mike Burnham, Jonathan Lamper, and Tammy Dillon comprise the Potter entourage. And finally the Hatch and Bailey households are made up of Bryan Richardson, Mike O'Keefe, Marie Stern, Aaron Chilelli, Kate Ierardi, Sarah Denner, Leilani DelMore, Tony Laflamme, Nicole Migneault, Rebekah Pill, Sarah Wilson, and Tim GilPatrick. All of these young people are learning what it takes on both sides of the curtain to produce a successful project. The cast and crew thank representatives from the Actorsingers of Nashua for technical assistance. Congratulations to all, for what promises to be a wonderful show, and for tackling this ambitious project. Go for the goalpost! (PPP) Batraxoi Holiday Concert, Nashua - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Make our Seasons Welcome Here! Batraxoi is giving its annual holiday concert on Sunday, 12/17 4:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist church at 58 Lowell Street in Nashua, NH. The program includes music from the 15th to the 20th century as well as poetry and other readings. Major works include a Christmas cantata for soprano and strings by Alessandro Scarlatti (17th c) and songs by Sibelius in accompaniment to one of Tove Jansson's Moomintroll stories. Admission is free. Batraxoi is an ensemble of singers and instrumentalists from southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Its members include Heidi Cadwell, David Evans, Rob Griffin, Mark Meess, Lisa Mitchell, Esther Nelson, Deborah Prince Smith, and Lisa Suter. For complete information, contact Rob Griffin at (603) 566-2692 (sutergrifn@aol.com). Amherst Town Band Christmas Concert, Milford - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On Sunday 12/17 at 4:30 PM, the Amherst Town Band is presenting its annual Christmas Concert at the town hall in Milford NH. Admission is free. Donations are requested for the SHARE charity. Please bring a non-perishable food item or toiletries to donate to help others. The concert program consists of holiday favorites. Groton Community Chorale Christmas Concerts, Groton MA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Let Heaven and Nature Sing! Come and enjoy wonderful music of the season, sung by the children and adults of the Groton Community Chorale. Three performances are scheduled at the United Congregational Church, Groton, MA Sunday, 12/17, 3 PM, Sunday, 12/17, 7:30 PM, and Monday, 12/18, 7:30 PM. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. American Stage Festival -- A Wonderful Life, Nashua - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Wonderful Life is a musical adaptation of the film It's A Wonderful Life. This production continues at the American Stage Festival in Nashua, playing now through 12/23. Call (603) 886-7000 for information and reservations. The ASF Court Street Theatre is located across the plaza from the Nashua Public Library. Congratulations to all the young people who are performing in this production: Justin Nichols, Steffany Nichols, Arielle Rawding, James Scoville, Christina Closs, Ariel Heller, Will Cohen, Jackie Grilli, Danielle Kramer, Garett Hawe, and Tess Amodeo-Vickery. Nashua Symphony and Nashua Choral Society -- Handel’s Messiah, Holiday Sing-Along and Stocking Raffle, Nashua - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On Saturday evening 12/16, the Nashua Symphony and 125-member Nashua Symphony Choral Society are joining forces for a live, full orchestral and choral performance of Handel’s Messiah. Soloists include mezzo-soprano Michele Henderson, soprano Michelle French, tenor James Ruff, and baritone Donald Wilkinson. The program also includes a rousing sing-along of traditional holiday favorites, and the Symphony’s annual Holiday Stocking Raffle. The performance is at 7:30 PM in the Keefe auditorium at Elm Street Junior High in Nashua. Tickets are $15 and all seats are reserved. You can order tickets through the web site, or by calling the Nashua Symphony office at (603) 595-9156. The Very Best of Majestic 2000 -- Majestic Theatre Trust, Manchester - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In celebration of the success of the 10th anniversary season, Majestic Theatre is presenting favorite numbers from the season, as well as a few previews of the 2001 season. One show only! 12/31/2000 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $10 general admission for all seats. Call (603) 669-7469 for reservations. In This Issue 1. FEATURE STORY: Holiday Special Events 2. WHAT’S HAPPENING? (In alphabetical order, rotating one with each issue) 2.1 Music and Drama Company (MADCo), Londonderry 2.2 Nashua Symphony Orchestra with the Nashua Choral Society, Nashua 2.3 Palace Theatre, Manchester 2.4 Souhegan PTA, Amherst 2.5 Sweet Adelines Student Music Workshop and Concert, in Nashua 2.6 Windham Performing Arts, Windham 2.7 The Acting Loft, Manchester 2.8 Actorsingers, Nashua 2.9 American Stage Festival, Peacock Players and Stage Two, Nashua 2.10 Central High School with the Palace Theatre, Manchester 2.11 Derryfield Players, Derryfield School, Manchester 2.12 Elm Street Junior High School, Nashua 2.13 KidPop! Family Concerts, NH and beyond 2.14 Kids’ Coop, Derry 2.15 Leddy Center for the Performing Arts, Epping 2.16 Majestic Theatre Trust, Manchester 2.17 Merrimack Community Theatre (MCT), Merrimack 2.18 MSM Players, Nashua 3. Offstage 4. About the Play by Play Preview 5. Prancin’ Portable Pocket Planner ======================================= 2. WHAT’S HAPPENING? ======================================= ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.1 Music and Drama Company, Londonderry ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: www.madco.org Hotline: (603) 434-2180 Oliver! - - - - - AUDITIONS for a spring production of Oliver! are slated for Sunday 01/07 at the Londonderry Grange Hall, Mammoth Road in North Londonderry, next to the fire station. Ages 10 through 15 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, and ages 16 through adults of all ages, 7 to 9 PM. Callbacks are Monday, 01/08 at the Londonderry Middle School. Check the MADCo web site or call the hotline for complete information. To subscribe to the MADCAPS ONLINE newsletter, send e-mail to: MusicAndDrama@aol.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Nashua Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society, Nashua ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: www.NashuaSymphony.org Nashua Symphony Orchestra and Nashua Choral Society -- Handel's Messiah - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please see the Holiday Special Events section at the beginning of this newsletter for information about this 12/16 event. Titans of Music in 2001 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sunday 01/14 the Nashua Symphony Orchestra begins the second half of its 2000-2001 Titans of Music concert series with a performance of some of the most intricate and exquisite works ever composed for small orchestra. Works include the classical Bach's Brandenburg Concerto no.3 and Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba. Also included in the 2 PM concert at the Keefe Auditorium are Haydn's Symphony no. 92 in G and the Symphony no.1 in C by Carl Maria von Weber. You can reserve tickets by calling the Nashua Symphony at (603) 595-9156, or order online at www.NashuaSymphony.org. Ticket prices start at $15. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Palace Theatre, Manchester ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: www.palacetheatre.org Bridge to Terabithia - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The next Palace Youth Theatre production, Bridge to Terabithia, is coming to the stage in February 2001. The Wizard of Oz - - - - - - - - - - - - - Coming to the Palace in the year 2001. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Souhegan PTA, Amherst ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Souhegan PTA announces AUDITIONS for Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. Amherst PTA's spring fundraiser is now in its 45th year of presenting quality community theatre. This is the classic tale of Professor Henry Higgins' attempts to turn flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a “proper” lady. The show requires a cast of 15, voicing a wide range of British accents, and is slated for an early May performance weekend at the Souhegan High School theatre. AUDITIONS are 01/02 and 01/03/2001 at the Amherst Middle School from 7 to 10 PM. No preparations are required. Auditions will consist of cold readings and improvisation sessions. Please wear loose fitting clothing, and be prepared to remain for the entire rehearsal period. Any questions, please e-mail the director Gary Locke at gsl24fps@webtv.net, or call (603) 424-5702. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Sweet Adelines Music Workshop and Concert, Nashua +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Workshop and Concert for students - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What a rollicking good time! Thank you Post Road Show Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International for this opportunity for young people to sing with you on stage and help lead an audience sing-along. (PPP) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Windham Performing Arts, Windham ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Fiddler on the Roof - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Auditions for March 2001 production of Fiddler on the Roof are complete, and Producer/Director Ginger Borase has assembled a wonderfully talented cast. Rehearsals begin in January. Performances are March 23, 24, 30, and 31 in the year 2001, the first production to be housed at the newly restored Adams Memorial Opera House in Derry, NH. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 The Acting Loft, Manchester ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Newly available web site: www.nhia.edu My Fair Lady - - - - - - - - - - My Fair Lady is coming to the Acting Loft the second two weekends in February 2001. This is the Broadway show that brought us On the Street Where You Live, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, With a Little Bit ‘O Luck, I Could Have Danced All Night, and more favorites. The main number for the NHIA is (603) 623-0313. Box office extension is 547. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 Actorsingers, Nashua +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: www.actorsingers.org On the Town - - - - - - - - - On The Town is coming to town in March 2001. Kathy Lovering is directing, Kathy Redman is producing, with musical direction by Ginny Corcoran and choreography by Martha Daniels Holland. Junior Actorsingers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - An April production of Narnia is in the planning stages, to be directed by Jeff Caron. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9 American Stage Festival, Peacock Players, and Stage Two, Nashua +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: www.americanstagefestival.org The Jungle Book -- ASF Stage Two - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASF Stage Two announces AUDITIONS for a March production of The Jungle Book. AUDITIONS are 01/03 and 01/04/2001 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Callbacks by invitation only are scheduled for 01/08 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Rita Harden and Holly Countie are directing. Call (603) 886-0157 to schedule a 5-minute audition appointment. You can sing, dance, recite, or perform gymnastics during your audition -- whatever shows your sparkle. There are more than 20 roles for young people between the ages of 7 and 17. Production dates are March 23 through April 1. No foolin' ! Godspell - - - - - - - The Peacock Players are bringing the Good News according to Saint Matthew, in the form of Godspell, in February. The score includes the hits Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord, and Day By Day. A Wonderful Life - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please see the Holiday Special Events feature story in this newsletter for more information about this musical adaptation, running through 12/23. Also coming in the year 2001 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Once Upon A Mattress – ASF Peacock Players +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10 Central High School with the Palace Theatre, Manchester +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ West Side Story - - - - - - - - - - - The Central High School PTO, supported in part by the Art Builds Community (ABC!) division of the NHCF, is bringing West Side Story to the east side of Manchester in January. There are only two performances – 01/11 and 01/12, 7:00 PM at the Palace Theatre on Hanover Street. Tickets are available now through the Palace box office, (603) 668-5588. Sean Bliznik is Artistic Director, and A. Robert Dionne is Music Director and Conductor. Peter Duffy, Judy Hayward, Jennifer Coburn, Amy Higgly, and Jean Heinold complete the Artistic Team. One goal for this production is to explore the issues of diversity presented in the themes of West Side Story. Look for a complete students-plus-one-math-teacher cast list in the next issue of the PPP. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11 Derryfield Players, Derryfield School, Manchester +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Derryfield Players are producing the rock opera Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in January. The cast includes 30 students in grades 9 through 12 and the show goes up January 11-13. This is the full stage production and the energetic young publicist assures us it will be "amazing!" Jennifer Melkonian is directing, with musical direction by Laurel Devino, and Jim Speigel producing. Check the next issue of the PPP for a complete cast list, how to order tickets, and directions to Derryfield School. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12 Elm Street Junior High School, Nashua ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It’s A Wonderful Life - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please see the feature story section in this newsletter, for complete information about It’s A Wonderful Life, 12/14 and 12/15 only, 7 PM, Keefe Auditorium at Elm Street Junior High School, Nashua. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13 KidPop! Family Concerts, NH ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Family Concerts, NH and beyond - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Judy Pancoast and the KidPop Crew are ringing in the year 2001 performing in North Conway this New Year’s Eve. They will be popping up in other showcase settings this winter. Please continue to check this space for information about AUDITIONS for the KidPop! Crew. This team consists of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 who love to dance and sing, and enjoy interacting with young children. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14 Kids’ Coop, Derry +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: www.derrynh.com/kct Check the web site or watch this space for information about programming for the year 2001. (PPP) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15 Leddy Center for the Performing Arts, Epping +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: www.geocities.com/leddycenter You can reserve tickets for Leddy Center performances through www.geocities.com/leddycenter on the web, call (603) 679-2781, or e-mail leddyctr@nh.ultranet.com. Reservations are always recommended for Leddy Center productions. The Mikado - - - - - - - - - Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical masterpiece The Mikado is coming in March. This production marks the eleventh annual offering by the NH Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Oliver! - - - - - AUDITIONS for a July 2001 production of Oliver! are scheduled for Saturday February 17, 2001, 9 AM to 2 PM. Call Leddy Center for audition information. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16 Majestic Theatre Trust, Manchester ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: www.majestictrust.org The Very Best of Majestic 2000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - See the Holiday Special Events feature section at the beginning of this newsletter for information about this New Year's Eve event. 2001 Season - - - - - - - - - Subscriptions for the 2001 season are now available, in limited quantities. Call (603) 669-7469 for more information. These are the productions slated for next season: Secrets Ever'y Smart Traveller Should Know, The Compleat Werks of Willy Shakespeare, The Last Dance of Dr. Disco, Leader of the Pack, The Fantasticks, a musical adaptation of Tom Sawyer, a new musical Titanic, a musical adaptation of Treasure Island, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Guys & Dolls. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17 Merrimack Community Theatre, auditions in Nashua ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://members.tripod.com/merrimackct The Tempest - - - - - - - - - MCT is excited to announce this year's spring production of Shakespeare's The Tempest (The Next Generation) directed by Vick Bennison. The production employs Shakespeare's text, but with a taste of Science Fiction. To view a script, visit the web site and click on The Tempest, then click on The Tempest again on the next screen. AUDITIONS are two consecutive Sundays, 01/14 and 01/21/2001, at the Collings Auditorium of Daniel Webster College in Nashua. Times are 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You can come any time during those hours -- plan to spend about an hour. No preparation is necessary, but if you have a short prepared piece you can take the stage. This being Shakespeare, there are lots of parts for men. Ariel will most likely be a woman, the crew of the starship will be unisex, and the monsters and fairies at the masque and banquet can be of either (if any) gender. There are no parts specifically for children. Committed teens who would enjoy being part of an adult production are welcome to audition. Rehearsals will start in late February or early March. MCT is also looking for people interested in the technical aspects of play production. For those interested in being in the cast or the crew, there will be a production information session during the next general MCT meeting on 12/21. You can come for the potluck dinner at 7 PM at the Adult Community Center or arrive in time for the information session starting at 8:00 PM. Check the web site for directions to the Center or Daniel Webster College. For more information, you can e-mail Vick Bennison, or call at (603) 673-9073 (home) or (603) 791-5513 (work). The director suggests that anyone in the Actorsingers production of On the Town in Nashua could do both that show and The Tempest. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18 MSM Players, Nashua ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mame - - - The MSM Players announce Mame for their spring musical, with George LaVoice directing. AUDITIONS are coming in early 2001. 3. OFFSTAGE 3.1 New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra positions available The NHPO is a non-profit, community orchestra based in Manchester, NH. Two paid, part-time positions are available. Applicants should respond to 603-647-6476 or info@nhpo.com. (1) Orchestra Manager - Handles the day-to-day responsibilities of running the Philharmonic. Interfaces with the conductor, musicians, librarians, and personnel managers to ensure smooth operation of the orchestra. Works with vendors and production groups to plan and manage concerts. Manages daily finances and correspondence. Computer skills are important. Previous orchestral or arts management experience desired. Attendance at all concerts and rehearsals required. (2) Development Manager - Works within the community to promote the orchestra and develop awareness of its mission. Secures corporate sponsors and business support for the NHPO. Writes grant applications for financial support. Computer and writing skills are important. Strong ties to the community and previous fund raising experience are desirable. 3.2 Consider underwriting a program ad in your favorite playbill One way to show your support for the arts is to sponsor a program ad, big or small, in your favorite playbill. This is good business as well, since the several thousands who attend and perform in theatre and concerts patronize the advertisers. (PPP) 3.2 Pepsi notes for musical instruments Ask your music department at school if they are registered for the "Pepsi Supports Music in Schools" program. If yes, you can collect the music notes on specially marked Pepsi and Frito-Lay products to help your music department earn musical instruments and other equipment. (PPP) 4. About the Play by Play Preview The Play by Play Preview delivers information about theatre and music opportunities of interest to all, with a focus on young people. Here are some things you can count on from us: o Each issue gives a deadline for receipt of information for the next newsletter, and a target date for the next issue. o You are invited to provide information about performances open to all and appropriate for all ages. This includes professional, community, school, church, and club events. Please include dates, times, cost, location, contact, and how-to-order-tickets information. Prancin' Previewer Pam (PPP, the Mom) and Terrific Tiger Tim (TTT, the young person) GilPatrick are enjoying sending you theatre and music news of interest to young people in the southern NH area. Schedule information is from readers, from printed and online sources in the public domain, and from other sources confirmed and with permission. Editorial comments from the editors are flagged with (PPP) or (TTT). To add your name to the direct online mailing list, send e-mail to: PrancinPam@yahoo.com, and include the word “subscribe” in the subject heading. If you choose to discontinue receiving this e-mail at any time, reply with “unsubscribe” in the subject heading. The PPP does not re-distribute e-mail addresses. January 3 is the deadline for receipt of information to be distributed in the early-January issue. The feature story for that issue is student productions in Manchester, NH. If still timely, items received after the deadline date will be printed in the next available issue. Prancin’ Portable Pocket Planner See the Holiday Special Events feature story for more information on these events: 12/14 and 12/15 – It’s a Wonderful Life, Elm Street Junior High School, Keefe Auditorium, Nashua 12/16 – Nashua Symphony/Nashua Choral Society Concert, Keefe Auditorium, Nashua 12/17 -- Amherst Town Band Christmas Concert, Milford Town Hall, Milford 12/17 -- Batraxoi Holiday Concert, Unitarian Universalist Church, Nashua 12/17 and 12/18 -- Groton Community Chorale Concerts, United Congregational Church, Groton MA Continuing through 12/23 -- A Wonderful Life, American Stage Festival, Nashua 12/31 -- The Very Best of Majestic 2000, Majestic Theatre Trust, Manchester Coming early next year: 01/11, 12, 13 – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Derryfield School, Manchester 01/11, 12 – West Side Story, Central High School, Palace Theatre, Manchester 01/14 -- Nashua Symphony Titans of Music, Keefe Auditorium, Nashua Copyright © 2000, Play by Play Preview, Nashua NH. 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