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Crossword: Collaborative Theatre 2024 #01

Alissa Barry as Bella Rose, "saloon gal gone good," and Joey Larimer as Johnny Blood in "Desperate Measures" at the Collaborative Theatre Project. Wes Nieto photo
May 10, 2024

This week’s theme: Collaborative Theater Project’s 2024 season: Six plays (more in two weeks).

Solve in Browser: an interactive crossword appears below (see File: Help for how to use).
A larger screen can provide a better solving experience compared to a phone or mini tablet.
If the crossword is not visible, e.g., Chrome displays a gray box, or for a larger view, open crossword in a new window.

Print: download .pdf files: puzzle, solution.
Paper copies may be available at Jackson County Library branches.

About: general Q&A about crosswords in Ashland.news.
Next Friday’s Crossword: Canine Capers — watch for bonus Doggerel criss cross next Wednesday
All Crosswords: Ashland.news > Culture > Crossword.
Contact: [email protected]

Explanations of selected entries, theme, clues, etc.: (spoilers)

CTP: ctpmedford.org: all plays; Wiki: wikipedia.org
17A. (This is) TOM JONES: Wiki
24A. LETTICE (and) LOVAGE: Wiki
38A (1-10). THE THIN MAN: Wiki
38A (11-15). WITCH
49A. (Murder on the) ORIENT EXPRESS: Wiki
62A. OZMA OF OZ: Wiki

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