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CHIPPEWA HISTORY AND CULTURE TO COME ALIVE WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS FROM VALENCIA FIRM

Lester Creative, Inc., brings themed entertainment expertise to Mnjikaning story

SANTA CLARITA, CA – 14 September 2002 – The Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation, an aboriginal community north of Toronto, have turned to modern theatrical technology to showcase their ancient history and culture. Beginning Wednesday, September 18, visitors to Casino Rama Resort in Rama, Ontario, Canada, will be treated to an eight-minute multimedia show, designed and produced by Lester Creative, Inc., of Valencia, CA.

The show, inside the resort’s Grand Rotunda, will offer visitors a look at the ancient, yet enduring civilization, incorporating state-of-the-art sound, video, sculpture, fiber optic lighting and other special effects in a three-dimensional setting infused with First Nation symbolic elements.

The Anishnabeg (“first people”) way of life on the North American continent pre-dates the great pyramids of Egypt.

“The show is totally engaging,” said Lawrence H. Lester, president of Lester Creative Inc. “Above, around and even in the floor below – all surfaces contain effects to envelop the audience, to immerse them in the cultural experience.” Members of the seven clans come to life, Lester explained, as spirit masks on huge tree trunks, and speak to the crowd in the rotunda area. Each spirit then “walks” among the spectators, a dance of tiny lights at their feet.

The show is scheduled to repeat every hour on the hour.

Lester Creative specializes in conceiving and producing cutting edge, highly technical shows and attractions for theme parks, hotels and other venues.

Employing multi-talented core staff, Lester assembles top-notch design/development/production teams to generate attractions that are uniquely imaginative, cost-effective, safe and enduring.

The company’s achievements include technical design/direction and quality control for a number of Las Vegas attractions, including front entrance re-design for the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino; “Atlantis,” a multimedia, animatronic special effects show in the Forum Shops at Caesars; and the Buccaneer Bay pirate ship battle at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino.