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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#17375E'>The Two Of Us Productions presents a live on-stage </span><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>suspense <span style='color:#17375E'>drama:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#17375E'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:48.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#558ED5'>Stranger In The Attic</span><span style='font-size:48.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#254061'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#17375E'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#17375E'>To be performed at The Claverack Free Library May 12<sup>th</sup> thru 21<sup>st</sup> </span><sup><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#17375E'><o:p></o:p></span></sup></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#17375E'>For tickets please visit</span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#1F497D'> <a href="http://www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org">www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org</a></span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#17375E'> or call 518-329-6293</span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>For Immediate Release <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Contact: Stephen Sanborn, The Two Of Us Productions <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>(office) 518-329-6293 (cell) 518-610-2895 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>“… an intriguing new mystery drama<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=Default align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>comes to Claverack with The Two Of Us Productions! ”</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>COPAKE, NY --The Two Of Us Productions, the award winning theater company based in Columbia County NY, is pleased to present <b><i>Stranger In The Attic </i></b>by John Kaasik. Performances are May 12<sup>th</sup>, 13<sup>th</sup>, 14<sup>th</sup>, & the following weekend of May 19<sup>th</sup>, 20<sup>th</sup>, 21<sup>st</sup>, 2023. Presented in the intimate Marylin and Bob Laurie Foundation Gallery at the Claverack Free Library in Claverack, you don’t want to miss this absorbing suspense thriller. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><b><i>Stranger In The Attic </i></b>is set in the country home of freelance writer <i>Brian Hollander </i>and his wife <i>Dana</i>, their quiet life is unexpectedly upset by the arrival of a stranger named <i>Kendrick</i>, who is offering an exclusive story to Brian about a <i>murder that has not happened yet</i>! <i>Brian </i>pursues discussions of the story with <i>Kendrick</i>, and also meets his new neighbors <i>Douglas </i>and <i>Margaret Brendan </i>who tell <i>Brian </i>and <i>Dana </i>a disturbing story about a stranger who may be stalking them. <i>Detective Nelson </i>comes into the play to try and unravel these interlocking stories and prevent the murder from happening. To learn the rest of the story you’ll have to come to the Marilyn & Bob Laurie Gallery at The Claverack Free Library and see it all for yourself. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default>Author John Kaasik is a prolific & award winning writer of mystery dramas, including <i>Assassin’s New Friend</i>, <i>Murder by Mistake</i>, and <i>Piano Lessons for Dad</i>, which was awarded an Honorable Mention by the <i>New Works of Merit </i>play competition. He also writes comedies such as <i>The Servant’s Last Serve </i>where a wealthy Londoner wills his estate to his cat. Mr. Kaasik will be coming to the show for a talkback with the author during the first weekend of performances. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><b><i>Stranger In The Attic </i></b>features Mark Leinung and Karissa Payson as <i>Brian & Dana Hollander</i>; Matt Leinung and Cyndi Miller as <i>Douglas & Margaret Brendan; </i>Eamon Martin as <i>Kendrick</i>; and Linda Storms as <i>Detective Nelson</i>. The Marilyn & Bob Laurie Gallery at the newly renovated Claverack Free Library provides an intimate performance space that brings the audience into this gripping & suspense filled drama. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>Performances of <b><i>Stranger In The Attic </i></b>are 2 weekends only – May 12<sup>th</sup>, 13<sup>th</sup>, 14<sup>th</sup>, & the following weekend of May 19<sup>th</sup>, 20<sup>th</sup>, 21<sup>st</sup>, 2023. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees are at 3pm. The comfortable & intimate Gallery at the Claverack Free Library is located at 629 NY-23B, Claverack, NY 12513, right on the corner of Rt. 23 & Rt. 9H. Tickets are $<span style='color:windowtext'>15</span> for adults, $1<span style='color:windowtext'>0</span> for Students & Seniors. Please call for Group Rates. For advance reservations visit <a href="http://www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org">www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org</a> or call 518-758-1648. Make your reservations early for the best seats on the date you want! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default>The Two Of Us Productions is well known throughout the Hudson Valley for presenting quality theater, both musicals and dramas. Their recent productions of <i>The Lady And The Clarinet</i>, <i>A Shayna Maidel, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, Chicago, Les Miserables, next to normal, Deathtrap, Lend Me A Tenor </i>and <i>Jesus Christ Superstar </i>have all been recognized by the Theatre Association of NYS with multiple awards, including <i>outstanding work by the company, outstanding performance by the orchestra, excellence in direction, </i>and many <i>cast ensemble </i>& <i>individual actor awards</i>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='page-break-before:always'>These performances are supported with funds from <i>Hudson River Bank & Trust Foundation</i>, <i>Stewart’s Shops</i>, <i>Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation</i>, <i>Rheinstrom Hill Community Foundation</i>, <i>Greylock Federal Credit Union</i>, and <i>Key Bank Foundation</i>. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered in Columbia County by the Columbia County Council on the Arts dba. CREATE Council for the Arts. <o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=Default><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>WHAT: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Live In-Person production of <b><i>Stranger In The Attic</i></b>, a suspense filled mystery by John Kaasik. Presented by The Two Of Us Productions, the award winning theater company based in Columbia County NY, in collaboration with The Claverack Free Library. Mr. Kaasik will be coming to the show for a talkback with the author during the first weekend of performances. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>WHEN: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>6 thrilling and suspense filled performances – May 12<sup>th</sup> through 21<sup>st</sup>, 2023. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and Sunday matinee is at 3pm. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.45pt;margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>• Fridays - May 12<sup>th</sup> & 19<sup>th</sup> at 7:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.45pt;margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>• Saturdays - May 13<sup>th</sup> & 20<sup>th</sup> at 7:30pm <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>• Sundays - May 14<sup>th</sup> & 21<sup>st</sup> at 3pm <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>WHERE: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Gallery at the Claverack Free Library, located at 629 NY-23B, Claverack, NY 12513, right on the corner of Rt. 23 & Rt. 9H near the traffic. The Claverack Free Library requires masking for these performances. Masks are available for those that need them. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>TICKETS: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for Students & Seniors. Please call for Group Rates. For advance reservations visit <a href="http://www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org">www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org</a> or call 518-329-6293. Make your reservations early for the best seats on the date you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p></div></body></html>