University Theatre News

University Theatre to host “Heavy Hitters Cabaret” event

YSU’s University Theatre is set to host the “Heavy Hitters Cabaret” event Friday, October 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Eleanor Beech Flad Pavilion, located at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown. Repertoire for the performance will include a preview of tunes from the upcoming University Theatre production of “Cabaret,” as well as music from “Les Miserables,” “Guys and Dolls,” “West Side Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and more.

Theatre student performs in two productions by The Millennial Theatre Company

This past summer, sophomore University Theatre student Lexi Denney performed in two productions produced by The Millennial Theatre Company titled “Independent Heroin Project” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Previously, she served as the female lead in the award-winning play of University Theatre’s inaugural Festival of New Work event.

Theatre student wins audition for full-time position at Cedar Point

This past summer, senior musical theatre student Mia Colòn won an audition that provided her the opportunity to work in a full-time position at Cedar Point in her chosen career field of musical theatre.

University Theatre student attends Open Jar Institute Summer Intensive

This summer, senior University Theatre student Jessica Hirsh attended the Open Jar Institute’s Summer Intensive Program held in New York City. The program, which lasts a week, consists of high intensity workshops in acting, singing, dance, and audition techniques.