Evil Dead: The Musical is directed for the Oakland stage by Robert Dennick Joki; with Musical Direction by Jesse Martin and featuring The Zou as the show band. Choreography by Marisa Zamary. Gallery Artist is Nick Begnaud.

Based on Sam Raimi’s 80s cult classic films, Evil Dead tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it’s not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit. (Samuel French)

Performances are at 8:00 pm April 27, 28, May 4, 5, 11, and 12.

PLEASE CALL 330.746.0404 FOR RESERVATIONS

Ticket Prices:

ADULTS $15
SENIORS (55 or better) $12
STUDENTS (with valid ID) $10

****SPLATTER ZONE SEATING****
EXCLUSIVE FRONT SEATS WHERE YOU ARE GUARANTEED A GOOD BLOOD-SOAKING!! Patrons are advised to “dress down” when seated in the Splatter Zone

ALL TICKETS FOR THE SPLATTER ZONE ARE $25
*Exclusive seating in the first two rows of the theater (Splatter Zone seating is first come, first serve, with no assigned seats)
*Includes a white “Splatter Zone” t shirt and a bag full of goodies to help you survive the blood!
*Our “blood” is created from safe, non-toxic ingredients

THE OAKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE SPLATTER ZONE.

EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL IS INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY AND CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS.

For more information, please email contact@oaklandcenter.com, call 330.746.0404, or visit The Oakland Center for the Arts on the web at www.oaklandcenter.com.

Denise G. Bayer – 330.746.0404 contact@oaklandcenter.com
Christopher Fidram – 330.717.0699

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Youngstown, OH – The Oakland Center for the Arts will hold auditions on Sunday, April 15, and Monday, April 16, for Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, written by Jane Chambers.  Last Summer at Bluefish Cove is directed for the Oakland stage by Christopher Fidram.

Auditions will be held in the Star Gallery beginning at 6:00 p.m. each night. Auditoners will be asked to read from the script.  Needed:  8 females, ages 20-50.

Performances are at 8:00 pm on June 8, 9, 15, 16, 20, and 22. Rehearsals will be held on weeknights at the Oakland Center for the Arts.

For more information, please email contact@oaklandcenter.com, call or visit The Oakland Center for the Arts on the web at www.oaklandcenter.com.

The Normal Heart

Spring Awakening

Hail to the Chef

Prelude to a Kiss

The Children’s Hour

Hair

Details are forthcoming, but you can view the full list and images here.

Distracted

Written by Lisa Loomer and directed by Sam Luptak, Jr

What’s wrong with nine-year-old Jesse? He can’t sit still, he curses, he raps, and you can’t get him into—or out of—pajamas. His teacher thinks it’s Attention Deficit Disorder. Dad says, “He’s just a boy!” And Mama’s on a quest for answers. Is Jesse dysfunctional, or just different? Don’t we all have ADD, to some degree? She consults a psychologist, a homeopath, a neuropsychologist, and an environmental physician. She talks to neighbors, whose kids have their own diagnoses. A psychiatrist prescribes Ritalin for Jesse, but surely a pill can’t solve all of his problems. Throughout, Jesse is an offstage voice, becoming louder and angrier, but he is in danger of fading away. And his parents’ marriage is in peril. Everyone is distracted, even the actors—they’re breaking character! A hilarious, provocative, and poignant look at a modern family and an epidemic dilemma: Are we so tuned into our 24/7 info-rich world that we’ve tuned out what really matters?

CAST
Carla Napoli
Joe Marshall
Grace Offerdahl
Barb Malizia
Gerri Sullivan
Lori Broderick
Craig Conrad
Brittiani Ketchum
Gabby Napoli
Rachel Clifford
Donnette Bishop
Johnny Dragos

STAR GALLERY ARTIST
Daniel Horne

PLEASE NOTE PERFORMANCE DATES HAVE CHANGED
March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & April 1

Friday & Saturday Shows @ 8:00 PM
Sunday Matinees @ 3:00 PM

CALL 330-746-0404 FOR RESERVATIONS!

Adults $15.00*
Senior Citizens (55 and older) $12.00*
Student (with current, valid ID) $10.00

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS:

*All educators with a VALID educator ID card may purchase tickets buy one, get one free.
*ALL TICKETS FOR THE MARCH 31 8 PM SHOW ARE ONLY $10.00

Please join us on March 23 for our opening night reception and on March 31 for our artist’s reception.

CONTACT:   

Denise G. Bayer – 330.746.0404 contact@oaklandcenter.com
Robert Dennick Joki – 330.398.6659

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Youngstown, OH – The Oakland Center for the Arts will hold auditions on Sunday, March 4, and Monday, March 5, for the musical comedy Evil Dead, Book & Lyrics by George Reinblatt, Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris, and George Reinblatt.  Evil Dead is directed for the Oakland stage by Robert Dennick Joki.

Based on Sam Raimi’s 80s cult classic films, Evil Dead tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it’s not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit. (Samuel French)

Auditions will be held in the Star Gallery beginning at 7:00 p.m. each night. Auditoners must prepare one song in the style of the show.  Please bring a CD accompaniment for your audition piece. Auditioners are also asked to wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to move.

Performances are at 8:00 pm April 27, 28, May 4, 5, 11, and 12. Rehearsals will be held on weeknights at the Oakland Center for the Arts.

For more information, please email contact@oaklandcenter.com, call or visit The Oakland Center for the Arts on the web at www.oaklandcenter.com.

Denise Bayer 330.286.0450
Tom Smith     330.720.3600 tomsmith65@aol.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Youngstown, OH – The Oakland Center for the Arts presents Conor McPherson’s supernatural Irish thriller, Shining City, on February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 8:00 pm. Shining City is directed for the Oakland stage by Tom Smith.

Shining City is set in Dublin, where a guilt-ridden man reaches out to a therapist after seeing the ghost of his recently deceased wife. Wrestling with his own demons, the therapist can only do so much to help. Routine visits between the two men quickly become a gripping struggle to survive, changing both of them for the rest of their lives. (Dramatists Play Service)

Shining City features the talents of Christopher Haddock, Chuck Kettering, Brittiani McNeil Ketcham, and Kage Jonas Coven; with Gerri Jenkins as stage manager.  Tickets for the performances are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students with a valid student ID.

For more information, please call the Oakland Center for the Arts at 330.746.0404 or visit The Oakland Center for the Arts on the web at www.oaklandcenter.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Youngstown, OH – The Oakland Center for the Arts will hold auditions on Sunday January 22, 2012, and Monday, January 23, 2012, for Distracted, written by Lisa Loomer and directed for the Oakland stage by Sam Luptak Jr.

What’s wrong with nine-year-old Jesse? He can’t sit still, he curses, he raps, and you can’t get him into—or out of—pajamas. His teacher thinks it’s Attention Deficit Disorder. Don’t we all have ADD, to some degree? Throughout, Jesse is an offstage voice, becoming louder and angrier. Everyone is distracted, even the actors—they’re breaking character! A hilarious, provocative, and poignant look at a modern family and an epidemic dilemma: Are we so tuned into our 24/7 info-rich world that we’ve tuned out what really matters?

The script calls for:
2 adult men
4 adult women
1 teenage girl
1 boy age 8-11

Auditions will be held in the Star Gallery beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, and 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23. Auditoners must be prepared to read from the script.

Performances will be March 16th through 31st, Friday and Saturday evenings at at 8:00 pm. Rehearsals will be held on weeknights at the Oakland Center for the Arts.

For more information, please email contact@oaklandcenter.com, call or visit The Oakland Center for the Arts on the web at www.oaklandcenter.com.

Every December for the past six years, a certain drag queen arrives at The Oakland Center for the Arts, intent on stealing Christmas, and ends up stealing our hearts instead.

The return of Starlett O’Hara and her drag-queen ensemble is a highly anticipated event for theater fans. “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas” has become a staple for the Oakland. Every year, fans new and old flock to the Oakland to experience the latest version of Robert Dennick Joki’s Christmas extravaganza.

-LORRAINE WARDLE, The Vindicator

You can read the full review here.

The “must see” annual holiday favorite, now in its 6th year, 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.

Who will make it into the dead celebrity song this year? Which GOP front-runners will stop by? Reserve early for this one because tickets go fast!

The Oakland box office will begin to take reservations on Monday, November 21. For further information, call (330) 746-0404. ]]> http://www.oaklandcenter.com/news/368/feed 0 http://www.oaklandcenter.com/news/vindicator-praises-the-depth-of-characters-in-kimberly-akimbo http://www.oaklandcenter.com/news/vindicator-praises-the-depth-of-characters-in-kimberly-akimbo#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:38:01 +0000 TheOakland http://www.oaklandcenter.com/?p=359 Read More ]]> At its heart, “Kimberly Akimbo” is a stageplay that rests on its rich characters, as is noted by Lorraine Wardle in this Vindicator review.  

Visit the link to read the review, and click here for the full press release and ticket information.