What’s Playing

Come Blow Your Horn, Trumbull New Theatre Opens Jan 6

Published January 3, 2012

Trumbull New Theatre
Come Blow Your Horn
Written by Neil Simon
Directed by Emma Wason
January 6-7, 13-14, 20-22
Fri & Sat at 8pm and Sun at 3pm
Tickets: 330-652-1103

Trumbull New Theatre
5883 Youngstown-Warren Rd Niles, OH
www.trumbullnewtheatre.com

Box Office open weeknights 7-9pm

Trumbull New Theatre
5883 Youngstown-Warren Rd Niles, OH
www.trumbullnewtheatre.com

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Pancakes and Lobster Tank, Living with Autism at Kent State Trumbull

Published January 3, 2012

Kent State University Trumbull Theater
Pancakes and a Lobster Tank; Living with Autism, Loving Alex
Performed and Written by Rebecca Maher
Directed by Dr. Daniel Nadon
April 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is $6 ($5 for Students and Seniors)

An original one woman show about a mother’s experiences raising a child with Autism.

This event will be filmed for a lived theater audience DVD. Audience members will need to sign a waiver to appear on DVD.

Kent State University Trumbull Theater
4314 Mahoning Avenue
330.233.2439
http://www.autismplay.com

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6th Annual How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas

Published December 1, 2011

The Oakland Center for the Arts presents
HOW THE DRAG QUEEN STOLE CHRISTMAS
Fridays and Saturdays, December 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m.
An additional midnight performance of the show will also be held on the 10th.

The “must see” annual holiday favorite, HOW THE DRAG QUEEN STOLE CHRISTMAS blends an eclectic mixture of many familiar, traditional holiday stories. It follows the journey of “Starlet O’Hara,” as she discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Robert Dennick Joki writes, directs and stars in the production.

This show will sell out, so call for reservations now! 330.746.0404

Oakland Center for the Arts
220 West Boardman Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
www.oaklandcenter.com

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Salem Community Theatre, Opens Dec 9

Published November 22, 2011

Charles Dickens’
A Christmas Carol
Directed by Dick and Kathy Fawcett
music elements directed by Gary and Cheryl Kekel
December 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 8:00 PM
December 11 & 18 at 2:00 PM

Reservations: 330-332-9688

This Christmas Classic is back, inspiring benevolence and generosity to new and old audiences alike. Make this special Holiday presentation a family tradition! You’re sure to leave the theater with a smile on your face and warmth in your heart.

Salem Community Theatre
490 E State St
Salem OH
www.salemcommunitytheatre.org

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VINDY REVIEW: Portrayals make AKIMBO beautiful, Oakland Center for the Arts

Published November 9, 2011

Molly Galano and Dylan White in KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Oakland Center for the Arts. Photo by Jason Green.

Portrayals make ‘Akimbo’ beautiful

Published: Tue, November 8, 2011, By LorRaine Wardle, entertainment@vindy.com

YOUNGSTOWN

Kimberly Levaco has a rare disease that causes her body to age four and a half times the normal rate. She won’t live far past 16. And that’s the least of her problems. Kim is the central character of “Kimberly Akimbo,” the latest production at the Oakland Center for the Arts.

The play by David Lindsay-Abaire is a poignant and funny look into the complicated life of a young woman who is forced to grow up — literally — before her peers. As if a fatal disease isn’t enough, Kim must also deal with an alcoholic father, a pregnant hypochondriac mother, and a criminal aunt. And then there’s high school.

In fact, there is so much going on in this play, the fact that Kim has a disease hardly matters. The beauty of Lindsay-Abaire’s script is in his development of each character.

At first glance, the play may seem like an “afterschool special,” focusing on how the characters deal with the disease. But this play is about so much more: the family dynamic and the characters’ relationships. His treatment of the characters delivers a realistic and beautiful play.

The play takes place in New Jersey in the late winter, on and around Kim’s 16th birthday. It moves quickly, as Kim deals with her impending mortality and her crazy family.

Elizabeth Conrad and John Cox in KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Oakland Center for the Arts. Photo by Jason Green.

Director Cleric Costes’ staging gives the play a quick pace while his cast brings their characters to life. The play would never work without a believable Kim, and this is where Costes lucked out. Molly Galano is one of the area’s finest actresses, and she does not disappoint. READ FULL REVIEW

Oakland Center for the Arts
Kimberly Akimbo
written David Lindsay-Abaire
directed by Cleric Costes
Show times: 8 pm on November 4, 5, 17, 18, and 19th.
Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Seniors, $10 Students
Reservations: 330-746-0404