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Our 2012 benefit, "Consider Yourself One of Us," is this Saturday, Jan. 28, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral in downtown Cleveland. It'll be a party! You'll experience an energetic performance by NWT cast members, a DJ and dancing, great food and drink, silent auction, raffle and more. Our honoree is founding Trustee Joanne Lewis. Tickets can still be purchased at the door, starting at 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Get info and location by clicking on the Benefit icon on the left-hand side of this page. Meantime, visit our Facebook page as we count down with a series of thank-you's and links to media mentions.

A remarkable article on the Benefit and the power of Near West Theatre's work is featured right now at CoolCleveland. We salute contributor Julie Cajigas for the fine testimonial.

Remember 2011's Oliver! with our Q&ACam video series at this YouTube playlist, or by seeing Geoff Short's "Call Back Cleveland" profile on YouTube, iTunes and BlipTV.