The Musical of Musicals
(The Musical)
by Erin Rockwell and Joann Bogart
September 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, and 22
Directed by Liz Rubino |
A rollicking spoof that pays
homage to some of musical theater's best-known composers and
lyricists. The same plot is told in five vignettes written
in the styles of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Stephen Sondheim,
Andres Lloyd Webber and Kander & Ebb. This off-Broadway hit
earned rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. For an
evening of very creative takes on five very familiar styles,
don't miss it! Written by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell.
Directed by Liz Rubino. Underwritten by COMPCO Industries. |
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The Runner Stumbles
by Milan Stitt
October 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Directed by Christopher Fidram |
A young nun has died under
mysterious circumstances in a remote parish in northern
Michigan, and her superior, Father Rivard, has been charged
with her murder. Based on an actual case from 1911, Milan
Stitt's period drama promises an ending that is both
surprising and explosive. Directed by Christopher Fidram. |
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In the Moonlight Eddie
by Youngstown Native Jack LoGiudice
November 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 |
Written by Youngstown native
Jack LoGiudice, this hilarious comedy explores the fractured
relationship between Gil Landau and his son, Eddie. Set in
New York City in 1966, the story unfolds with Gil's newest
(and long-time coming) Broadway hit. The only problem is
that Gil is not the author of "his" smash play. But who is?
"Moonlight is strictly top shelf, filling the theatre
with both laugh-out-loud humor and touching poignancy from
beginning to end." -- Pasadena Weekly. |
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How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas (Anuual
Fundraiser)
by Robert Dennick Joki
November 30, December 1 |
Last year's holiday hit will
return this year for two nights of fabulous debauchery. A
twisted parody of Charles Dickens classic book, A
Christmas Carol, this "big crazy drag musical" is a
Christmas play for people who hate Christmas plays. Written
and directed by Robert Dennick Joki, exclusively for The
Oakland Center for the Arts! |
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Season’s Greetings / Santaland
Diaries
by David Sedaris
December 7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Directed by Robert Dennick Joki
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This double feature, written by
bestselling author David Sedaris, is guaranteed to make you
feel better about your own life and holiday experiences. His
sardonic and sarcastic look at the most wonderful time of
the year will have you rolling in the aisles! Directed
by Robert Dennick Joki. |
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The Colored Museum
by George C. Wolfe
February 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23
Directed by John Herbert |
Written by African-American
playwright George C. Wolfe, this play takes an outrageous
satirical look at black people. With a tapestry of culture
that is as outrageous as it is cultured and refined, Wolfe's
funny, yet acerbic, observations about Black folks force us
to look at ourselves and our values. Directed by John
Herbert. Underwritten by Mike Morely. |
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Dog Sees God:
Confessions of a
Teenage Blockhead
by Bert V. Royal
March 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22
Directed by Robert Dennick Joki |
This is an "unauthorized parody"
that features the Peanuts gang - all grown up. Written by
Bert V. Royal, this dark comedy takes place ten years after
the events in the fifty-year-running comic strip. It begins
with CB's account of the day he had Snoopy put to sleep...
and it goes down hill from there! Directed by Robert Dennick
Joki. |
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The Full Monty
by Terrence McNally
Score by David Yazbeck
May 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17
Directed by Robert Dennick Joki
and Dr. LJ Tessier |
A musical adaptation of the
Academy Award winning film of the same name, this American
version of the story takes place in Buffalo, NY. The
recession has hit and due to the closing of local steel
mills, a group of blue collar workers find themselves out of
work and unable to support their families. The unlikely
group of friends join together with a money making scheme
that just may save (and expose) their rear ends. Book by
Terrence McNally. Score by David Yazbeck. Directed by Robert
Dennick Joki. |
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