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Submitted by RICHARDSJAY on Wed, 15/03/2017 - 15:17

March 15, 2017

My teens have spoken and they want to do Hairspray Jr. I know you have sent some suggestions to others on how to be true to the script without the necessary diversity in our cast members. I would love a copy of those suggestions, debbie@musictheatrewest.org. Thanks!

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Submitted by HMSDRAMA on Thu, 13/04/2017 - 11:16

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April 13, 2017

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Could you email me a copy of those suggestions as well? 11540@kaneland.org Thank you!

Submitted by Cindy Ripley on Wed, 15/03/2017 - 17:17

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By Cindy Ripley

March 15, 2017

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Greetings! Email off to you! CR

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