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Worse still? They’re under-practised and, as such, dreading the arrival of their teacher, the absent but ever-present Him. As tensions rise and they begin to probe the boundaries of their world, it grows increasingly clear that whatever mysterious being shoved them together may well be closer than they ever could’ve imagined.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElyse Roszell – Playwright\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eElyse Roszell is a writer, circus artist, and Sterling Award Nominated actor located in Amiskwacîwâskahikan, colonially known as Edmonton. They are a graduate of the BFA Acting program at the University of Alberta. Elyse’s first play, The Hand that Feeds, was produced at the 2022/23 New Works festival at the University of Alberta and again at Nextfest the following year. They intend to write many many more! Elyse would like to thank the New Works Board for all their hard work in making this festival happen, and Sarah and Braiden for taking a chance on The Piano Lesson.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Dolman – Director\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Dolman (she/her) is a dancer, actor, singer, arts administrator, and thrilled to be the director of The Piano Lesson. Hot off her final semester in the BA Drama (honours) program, her degree has made her well versed in the world of New Works: previously being the Executive Director (2025) and acting in various productions (Burning Down the House (2024) \u0026amp; Hardoff (2023)). Sarah believes this festival fosters love, learning, and creates a like-minded creative community that makes it hold such a special place at the UofA. In this performance, the entire team of The Piano Lesson showcases a masterclass of creative talent; A big thank you is due for the wonderful words of Elyse Roszell that bring this play to life. Recent credits include: Asst Director, Argonautika (DR 457, 2025), President/Vice President (MOD Dance, 2022-2025), Stage Manager, You Can’t Take It With You (ABBEDAM, 2025).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraiden Janes – Assistant Director\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBraiden Janes is a performer, educator, and emerging director from Strathmore, Alberta. He recently graduated with a BA in Drama and Math, and is now pursuing an After-Degree in Education. Eager to direct high school productions once he is in a classroom of his own, Braiden is excited to serve as assistant director for New Works this year. He values the opportunity to learn from such an incredibly talented team of artists and is grateful to be more involved with the festival after years of attending. With a background in performance and technical design, The Piano Lesson is his first full-length directing experience. Outside of the theatre, he can be found skateboarding around the city, buying far too many Rubik’s cubes, or running UASU events on campus. Recent credits include Aeëtes, Pollux, and Lighting Design for Drama 457’s Argonautika, and several roles for Reyna Álvarez’s The Muxe in the Snow.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacy McCubbing – Stage Manager\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMacy McCubbing (she/her) is an aspiring theatre creator and educator currently in her fourth year of the BA (Drama)/BEd (Secondary) program at the University of Alberta. Although she loves exploring all facets of theatre—whether performing, producing, or teaching—this is her first time as a stage manager! Select credits include: Dramaturg for The Moors (Studio Theatre 2025/26); ASM for I’ll Go With You and girls can eat now (New Works Festival 2025); and an ensemble member in One Man Two Guvnors (ABBEDAM 2024). Macy has been an assistant instructor at the Citadel’s Foote Theatre School (2024/25) and is the sitting ABBEDAM President (2025/26) after previously serving as the Internal Director (2024/25). In her free time, Macy can be found napping, collecting Calico Critters, and reading translated literary fiction!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeather Giles – Actor/Polly\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeather Giles is in her 5th year of a Bachelor of Arts studying history and anthropology, she plays Polly in The Piano Lesson and looks forward to sharing this character with you all. This is her second time participating in the New Works festival, in 2025, she played the role of Hester in the in-development show The Corinthians. She is thankful for the dedication, hard work and support of her team in creating this show and she hopes you enjoy the festival!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Wilson – Actor/Claire\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Wilson is a theatre artist based in Amiskwacîwâskahikan. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) and a Certificate of International Learning at the University of Alberta. Sarah has been invested in theatre arts for the past thirteen years as an actor, and now as a mover, director, creator, and costume designer with a passion for research, play, and exploration. Sarah firmly believes in creating theatre to address cosmic truths and the absurdities of life and rejects the commodification of an inherently political and social art form. Select credits include: girls can eat now, Tomato Girl, The Hand That Feeds (New Works Festival), Marat/Sade (UofA Drama 457), Practically Perfect Pitch (Top Bunk Theatre), One Man Two Guvnors (ABBEDAM - Costume Designer), and Ready-or-Not (Mile Zero Dance Cabaret, Nextfest - Co-Creator, Mover, Designer). Sarah would like to thank you for coming out to support local theatre.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaire Salomons – Actor/Echo\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClaire Salomons (she/they) is a 1st year BA Drama student and is so grateful to get to be a part of this year’s festival! Following up many fruitful years of high school theatre, Claire is ready to dip her toes into the wonderful world of New Works. Some of her previous works include Rosie in Mamma Mia, and directing the Solve it Squad (Harry Ainlay High School). Often Claire is found in dark rooms watching movies or walking aimlessly around the UofA campus. Lots and lots of love goes to all the family and friends who’ve supported Claire throughout this whole process, as well as the talented team who put this whole show together!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNIGHT A TEAM\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna Hecker - Lighting Designer and Electrics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJohanna Hecker (She/Her) is a 2nd year BA Science student and is excited to be lighting designing for this year’s festival. This is her first time working as a New Works Designer, but she has had the opportunity to work in various other productions. Select credits include Intern and Laser Technician, Valhallafest (Atmosphere Entertainment and Visual Universe); Lights/Sound Design, “An Experiment” (TLT Youth Troupe); Light Design and Technician, “An Actor’s Nightmare” (Carmen Arts Group). In her spare time, Johanna loves diving into a good book, painting, or finding a new trail to explore. Johanna would like to thank her incredible team and congratulate everyone on an amazing show.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlivia St-Onge - Set and Props Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOlivia St-Onge (she/her) is a 1st year BFA Production: Design student. This is her first year working with New Works, and she has the opportunity to be the Set/Props Designer for The Piano Lesson, and Tapestry from an Asteroid. This is Olivia’s first time working as a solo designer and she is very excited and grateful to have been given this position. She has done multiple other projects working alongside a team and focusing on smaller projects solo, but being able to work as the sole designer for her shows has been amazing. Olivia would like to thank her team for giving her the support and opportunity to participate in this project! Previous works: Actor, Builder, and Set Dresser, Bobby Trap and Actor, and Prop Designer, Matilda (Morinville Community High School)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImogen Wynters - Sound Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eImogen Wynters (she/her) is thrilled to be Sound Designing and Composing for New Works 2026. She is currently pursuing her BFA in Stage Management at the University of Alberta. Imogen began her theatre journey as a performer at the Citadel Theatre, appearing in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Christmas Carol, and Evangeline. Her love of theatre led her to directing and designing several one-act plays for various theatre festivals. Recent credits include assistant stage managing Bad Hats Theatre’s Peter Pan with Citadel’s Young Company, NUOVA’s Shrek the Musical and Dog Bite Theatre’s production of Televangelists by Mika Boute. She made her stage management debut with Headhold by Claudia Kulay at Edmonton’s 42nd annual Fringe Festival and more recently was the stage manager for NUOVA’s production of Between the Lines.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelsey Giasson - Costume Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKelsey Giasson (she/her) is a costume designer, actress and glitter enthusiast. She is currently in her 3rd year of a BA Drama degree. Kelsey has been designing costumes for 5 years, refining her craft with every show! Some of her previous costume design credits include You Can’t Take It With You (ABBEDAM ’25), Tomato Girl (New Works Festival ’24), Lola (New Works Festival ’24) Little Women (ABJ Fine Arts), and Pride and Prejudice (ABJ Fine Arts) each project pushing her skills and deepening her love and passion for design. Kelsey is thrilled to bring her vision to life in this festival and to share this labour of love with you all!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadison Coates - Assistant Stage Manager\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMadi Coates (She/Her) is in her second year at the university and is a 1st year BFA Production student. This is Madi’s second year as an ASM for New Works. She loved getting to work with everyone last year, developing more knowledge about assistant stage management, and is more than happy to be back again to work with many more incredible people and keep learning and growing her skills. Madi’s recent credits include Stage Managing, Romeo and Juliet (PrimeStock Theatre), and Assistant Stage Managing, Riverona (PrimeStock Theatre). Madi is very grateful for all the experiences she has had that have brought her to where she is today, and she is thankful to have the chance to keep expanding her knowledge. Madi hopes everyone enjoys this festival, which is full of talented and hardworking people!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://doi.org/10.7939/83934\"\u003eView the program booklet, including the Executive Board and acknowledgements.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Subject"]},"value":{"en":["Theatre festivals (Topcial)","Student theatre (Topical)","Playwriting (Topical)","Theatrical production (Topical)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Rights Statement"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003e© 2026 New Works Festival / The Piano Lesson. All rights reserved. This recording is made available for viewing only. For permissions inquiries, please contact \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:newworksyeg@gmail.com\"\u003enewworksyeg@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"]}}],"summary":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eTwo young women find themselves in the worst possible circumstance imaginable: a never-ending piano lesson. Worse still? They\u0026rsquo;re under-practised and, as such, dreading the arrival of their teacher, the absent but ever-present Him. As tensions rise and they begin to probe the boundaries of their world, it grows increasingly clear that whatever mysterious being shoved them together may well be closer than they ever could\u0026rsquo;ve imagined.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElyse Roszell \u0026ndash; Playwright\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eElyse Roszell is a writer, circus artist, and Sterling Award Nominated actor located in Amiskwac\u0026icirc;w\u0026acirc;skahikan, colonially known as Edmonton. They are a graduate of the BFA Acting program at the University of Alberta. Elyse\u0026rsquo;s first play, The Hand that Feeds, was produced at the 2022/23 New Works festival at the University of Alberta and again at Nextfest the following year. They intend to write many many more! Elyse would like to thank the New Works Board for all their hard work in making this festival happen, and Sarah and Braiden for taking a chance on The Piano Lesson.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Dolman \u0026ndash; Director\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Dolman (she/her) is a dancer, actor, singer, arts administrator, and thrilled to be the director of The Piano Lesson. Hot off her final semester in the BA Drama (honours) program, her degree has made her well versed in the world of New Works: previously being the Executive Director (2025) and acting in various productions (Burning Down the House (2024) \u0026amp; Hardoff (2023)). Sarah believes this festival fosters love, learning, and creates a like-minded creative community that makes it hold such a special place at the UofA. In this performance, the entire team of The Piano Lesson showcases a masterclass of creative talent; A big thank you is due for the wonderful words of Elyse Roszell that bring this play to life. Recent credits include: Asst Director, Argonautika (DR 457, 2025), President/Vice President (MOD Dance, 2022-2025), Stage Manager, You Can\u0026rsquo;t Take It With You (ABBEDAM, 2025).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraiden Janes \u0026ndash; Assistant Director\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBraiden Janes is a performer, educator, and emerging director from Strathmore, Alberta. He recently graduated with a BA in Drama and Math, and is now pursuing an After-Degree in Education. Eager to direct high school productions once he is in a classroom of his own, Braiden is excited to serve as assistant director for New Works this year. He values the opportunity to learn from such an incredibly talented team of artists and is grateful to be more involved with the festival after years of attending. With a background in performance and technical design, The Piano Lesson is his first full-length directing experience. Outside of the theatre, he can be found skateboarding around the city, buying far too many Rubik\u0026rsquo;s cubes, or running UASU events on campus. Recent credits include Ae\u0026euml;tes, Pollux, and Lighting Design for Drama 457\u0026rsquo;s Argonautika, and several roles for Reyna \u0026Aacute;lvarez\u0026rsquo;s The Muxe in the Snow.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacy McCubbing \u0026ndash; Stage Manager\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMacy McCubbing (she/her) is an aspiring theatre creator and educator currently in her fourth year of the BA (Drama)/BEd (Secondary) program at the University of Alberta. Although she loves exploring all facets of theatre\u0026mdash;whether performing, producing, or teaching\u0026mdash;this is her first time as a stage manager! Select credits include: Dramaturg for The Moors (Studio Theatre 2025/26); ASM for I\u0026rsquo;ll Go With You and girls can eat now (New Works Festival 2025); and an ensemble member in One Man Two Guvnors (ABBEDAM 2024). Macy has been an assistant instructor at the Citadel\u0026rsquo;s Foote Theatre School (2024/25) and is the sitting ABBEDAM President (2025/26) after previously serving as the Internal Director (2024/25). In her free time, Macy can be found napping, collecting Calico Critters, and reading translated literary fiction!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeather Giles \u0026ndash; Actor/Polly\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeather Giles is in her 5th year of a Bachelor of Arts studying history and anthropology, she plays Polly in The Piano Lesson and looks forward to sharing this character with you all. This is her second time participating in the New Works festival, in 2025, she played the role of Hester in the in-development show The Corinthians. She is thankful for the dedication, hard work and support of her team in creating this show and she hopes you enjoy the festival!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Wilson \u0026ndash; Actor/Claire\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Wilson is a theatre artist based in Amiskwac\u0026icirc;w\u0026acirc;skahikan. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) and a Certificate of International Learning at the University of Alberta. Sarah has been invested in theatre arts for the past thirteen years as an actor, and now as a mover, director, creator, and costume designer with a passion for research, play, and exploration. Sarah firmly believes in creating theatre to address cosmic truths and the absurdities of life and rejects the commodification of an inherently political and social art form. Select credits include: girls can eat now, Tomato Girl, The Hand That Feeds (New Works Festival), Marat/Sade (UofA Drama 457), Practically Perfect Pitch (Top Bunk Theatre), One Man Two Guvnors (ABBEDAM - Costume Designer), and Ready-or-Not (Mile Zero Dance Cabaret, Nextfest - Co-Creator, Mover, Designer). Sarah would like to thank you for coming out to support local theatre.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaire Salomons \u0026ndash; Actor/Echo\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClaire Salomons (she/they) is a 1st year BA Drama student and is so grateful to get to be a part of this year\u0026rsquo;s festival! Following up many fruitful years of high school theatre, Claire is ready to dip her toes into the wonderful world of New Works. Some of her previous works include Rosie in Mamma Mia, and directing the Solve it Squad (Harry Ainlay High School). Often Claire is found in dark rooms watching movies or walking aimlessly around the UofA campus. Lots and lots of love goes to all the family and friends who\u0026rsquo;ve supported Claire throughout this whole process, as well as the talented team who put this whole show together!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNIGHT A TEAM\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna Hecker - Lighting Designer and Electrics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJohanna Hecker (She/Her) is a 2nd year BA Science student and is excited to be lighting designing for this year\u0026rsquo;s festival. This is her first time working as a New Works Designer, but she has had the opportunity to work in various other productions. Select credits include Intern and Laser Technician, Valhallafest (Atmosphere Entertainment and Visual Universe); Lights/Sound Design, \u0026ldquo;An Experiment\u0026rdquo; (TLT Youth Troupe); Light Design and Technician, \u0026ldquo;An Actor\u0026rsquo;s Nightmare\u0026rdquo; (Carmen Arts Group). In her spare time, Johanna loves diving into a good book, painting, or finding a new trail to explore. Johanna would like to thank her incredible team and congratulate everyone on an amazing show.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlivia St-Onge - Set and Props Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOlivia St-Onge (she/her) is a 1st year BFA Production: Design student. This is her first year working with New Works, and she has the opportunity to be the Set/Props Designer for The Piano Lesson, and Tapestry from an Asteroid. This is Olivia\u0026rsquo;s first time working as a solo designer and she is very excited and grateful to have been given this position. She has done multiple other projects working alongside a team and focusing on smaller projects solo, but being able to work as the sole designer for her shows has been amazing. Olivia would like to thank her team for giving her the support and opportunity to participate in this project! Previous works: Actor, Builder, and Set Dresser, Bobby Trap and Actor, and Prop Designer, Matilda (Morinville Community High School)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImogen Wynters - Sound Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eImogen Wynters (she/her) is thrilled to be Sound Designing and Composing for New Works 2026. She is currently pursuing her BFA in Stage Management at the University of Alberta. Imogen began her theatre journey as a performer at the Citadel Theatre, appearing in A Midsummer Night\u0026rsquo;s Dream, A Christmas Carol, and Evangeline. Her love of theatre led her to directing and designing several one-act plays for various theatre festivals. Recent credits include assistant stage managing Bad Hats Theatre\u0026rsquo;s Peter Pan with Citadel\u0026rsquo;s Young Company, NUOVA\u0026rsquo;s Shrek the Musical and Dog Bite Theatre\u0026rsquo;s production of Televangelists by Mika Boute. She made her stage management debut with Headhold by Claudia Kulay at Edmonton\u0026rsquo;s 42nd annual Fringe Festival and more recently was the stage manager for NUOVA\u0026rsquo;s production of Between the Lines.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelsey Giasson - Costume Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKelsey Giasson (she/her) is a costume designer, actress and glitter enthusiast. She is currently in her 3rd year of a BA Drama degree. Kelsey has been designing costumes for 5 years, refining her craft with every show! Some of her previous costume design credits include You Can\u0026rsquo;t Take It With You (ABBEDAM \u0026rsquo;25), Tomato Girl (New Works Festival \u0026rsquo;24), Lola (New Works Festival \u0026rsquo;24) Little Women (ABJ Fine Arts), and Pride and Prejudice (ABJ Fine Arts) each project pushing her skills and deepening her love and passion for design. Kelsey is thrilled to bring her vision to life in this festival and to share this labour of love with you all!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadison Coates - Assistant Stage Manager\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMadi Coates (She/Her) is in her second year at the university and is a 1st year BFA Production student. This is Madi\u0026rsquo;s second year as an ASM for New Works. She loved getting to work with everyone last year, developing more knowledge about assistant stage management, and is more than happy to be back again to work with many more incredible people and keep learning and growing her skills. Madi\u0026rsquo;s recent credits include Stage Managing, Romeo and Juliet (PrimeStock Theatre), and Assistant Stage Managing, Riverona (PrimeStock Theatre). Madi is very grateful for all the experiences she has had that have brought her to where she is today, and she is thankful to have the chance to keep expanding her knowledge. Madi hopes everyone enjoys this festival, which is full of talented and hardworking people!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://doi.org/10.7939/83934\"\u003eView the program booklet, including the Executive Board and acknowledgements.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"]},"requiredStatement":{"label":{"en":["Attribution"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003e\u0026copy; 2026 New Works Festival / The Piano Lesson. 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