University Theatre to present production of Tony- and Oscar-winning musical “Cabaret”
November 8, 2019
YSU’s University Theatre will present its production of “Cabaret,” the Tony- and Oscar-winning musical, to the public November 15 – 17 and 22 – 24 in the YSU Ford Theater, located in Bliss Hall.
The show, directed by associate professor of theatre Matthew Mazuroski, will explore the dark and tumultuous times of pre-World War II Germany.
“‘Cabaret’ is theatre that entertains while also engaging the audience emotionally and intellectually,” Mazuroski said. “For me, this story is a cautionary tale of what can happen when people are distracted by political divisions, economic hardships, and the need to escape from the reality of what is happening around them.”
Cast members include Rosie Bresson, Canfield, Ohio; AnnMarie Lowerre, Butler, Pennsylvania; Nate Montgomery, Columbiana, Ohio; Nathan Wagner, Ambridge, Pennsylvania; Ace Lowry, Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Ben Mowrer, Independence, Ohio; Hannah Rosser, Youngstown, Ohio; Anna Anders, Bourbonnais, Illinois; Ciara Rosario, Youngstown, Ohio; Lexi Denney, Canfield, Ohio; Kamryn Rudolph, Baden, Pennsylvania; Madi Pomeroy, Youngstown, Ohio; Taryn Patterson, New Waterford, Ohio; Michael Miller, Sharon, Pennsylvania; Daniel Navabi, Litchfield Park, Arizona; Mitchell Sharp, Beloit, Ohio; Adam Dominick, Lancaster, Ohio; Savannah Bell, Ambridge, Pennsylvania; Lexi Cerny, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Samantha Gurd, Poland, Ohio; and Destinee Thompson, Akron, Ohio.
The production will include live music by the Musical Theatre Ensemble, conducted by professor of music Kent Engelhardt. Members include David Rajski, Blairsville, Pennsylvania; Santino Almasy, Poland, Ohio; Darren Thompson, Meadville, Pennsylvania; David Klasovsky, Warren, Ohio; Jeffrey Williams, South Euclid, Ohio; Joseph McKinney, Boardman, Ohio; Sean Williams, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania; Owen Davis, Vienna, Ohio; and Noah Landry, Poland, Ohio.
Technical staff includes music director Maria Fenty Denison; choreographer Amy A. Wright; scenic designer Todd Dicken; production manager and technical director Ryan Fitzpatrick; sound designer Matthew Mazuroski; costume, wig, and makeup designer Katherine N. Garlick; properties designer Wendy Akers; and lighting designer James Oakry.
Friday and Saturday performances of the show will begin at 7:30 PM, with the Sunday matinee performances beginning at 2:00 PM. General admission tickets are $16, and special rate tickets are $8 for non-YSU students, YSU faculty, staff, and alumni, senior citizens, Penguin Club members, and groups of eight or more. YSU students enter free with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased by calling 330-941- 3105 or by visiting www.ysu.tix.com.