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UNITED IIA<5 560th Production • 71st Year September 10,11712,16,17,18,19 Associate Sponsors W M I R L- W | N D AK. UNITED I Sun* IIA<5 %_106.3.» V \J r* B. We believe the arts are a stabilizing influence, stimulating the development of creativity, understanding and responsibility. Lincoln Financial Group, through the Lincoln National Foundation, is committed to enhancing the quality of life in those communities where Lincoln employees \ live and work. At Lincoln, we're working to help people meet ( the demands of today and the needs of tomorrow. 200 East Berry Street n Lincoln Fort Wayne. Indiana 46802 Financial Group (219) 455-2000 71st Year 560th Production The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents ( OhitiM by Willy Russell Scenic Designer Costume Designer Robert Sandmaier Louise Heckaman Lighting Designer Stage Manager Jonathan Sandmaier Jennifer Root Directed by Al Franklin September 1999 The Civic Theatre would like lo thank our associate sponsors, Whirlwind Pictures and Sunny 106. 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