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MANSFIELD - The Great American Trailer Park Musical, one of Off-Broadway’s longest running hits, is coming to the Renaissance Theatre, Friday & Saturday, February 8 & 9 at 8PM and Sunday, February 10th at 3PM. This side-splitting, awardwinning, brassy, sassy and kind-of trashy show is sure to coax you out of those winter doldrums. Tickets are $30 and available at the Renaissance Box Office, by calling 419-522-2726 and online all the time at MansfieldTickets.com. Only a limited number of seats are available for this stage-on-stage production and performances sell out fast. The Great American Trailer Park Musical is part of the Mansfield Motor Group Renaissance 2012-2013 Season. This two-act musical, written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso, explores the fiery relationships between the tenants of Armadillo Acres, Florida’s most notorious trailer park. Sparks fly when Pippi, the exotic dancer on the run from her Magic Marker-sniffing boyfriend, sets her sights on Norbert, the tollbooth collector husband of the agoraphobic, Dr. Phil-loving Jeannie. Along for the ride are Betty, the crusty trailer park manager, Pickles, the hysterically pregnant and forlorn newlywed, Pippi’s psychotic ex-boyfriend, Duke and the sassy Linoleum, whose husband sits on death row simply because the town doesn’t have enough power to turn on the electric chair. With hysterically funny songs that include “The Right Side of the Tracks”, “Flushed Down the Pipes, “Roadkill”, “The Great American TV Show”, “It Doesn’t Take a Genius” and “I’m Gonna Make Like a Nail and Press On”. Directed by Michael Thomas, with costume design by Dauphne Maloney, Sound Design by Jerry Calhoun, Set and Wig Design by Stephen February, 2013
Joshua Thompson and Lighting Design by Jeremy Barr, The Great American Trailer Park Musical features an incredibly talented cast of local and regional favorites. Madeline Beer, seen most recently as Elle Woods in the Renaissance production of Legally Blonde: The Musical, takes the stage as Jeannie. Cleveland’s Leslie Andrews, who also appeared in Legally Blonde as Paulette, plays Pippi. Ashland University grad Drew Rothhaar plays the frustrated Norbert, Sarah Robertson, a veteran of dozens of shows at the Renaissance and OSUMansfield, plays Pickles, and Harmoni Sauder, of Columbus, returns to the Renaissance to play the wise-cracking Linoleum. Rounding out the cast are New York actor Stephen Joshua Thompson as the deranged Duke and Jennifer Enskat as Betty. Thompson has appeared on the Ren stage as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats and appears in the upcoming film, Twin Primes. Enskat most recently starred as Roxie Hart in the Ren’s 2012 production of Chicago, as well as in the feature film, Perks of Being a Wallflower. Accompanied by a live, three-piece onstage band, The Great American Trailer Park Musical has been called “A comic masterpiece” and “A musical cross between South Park and Desperate Housewives. Despite the absurd subject matter, the show never veers into the ridiculous. The script and songs are both hilarious and heartfelt.” If you’re longing to laugh away the winter blues, don’t miss this show! Please note: The Great American Trailer Park is intended for mature audiences. It has been rated PG-13 for its brief use of strong language and adult subject matter. The Great American Trailer Park Musical is presented by AAA Ohio Auto Club and sponsored by Shaw-Ott Medical.
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ASHLAND, Ashland University Coburn Gallery’s art exhibition featuring the works from the Ashland University Art Department Faculty will be held through Feb. 15, 2013. This annual exhibition highlights the twodimensional and three-dimensional artworks of the current faculty as professional artists exhibiting in their prospective areas. The art department faculty members pursue active studio careers in addition to their teaching endeavors. The exhibition will feature the following art department faculty: George Kocar, Priscilla Roggenkamp, Dan McDonald, Cynthia Petry, Charles Caldemeyer, Jessica Maloney, Keith McMahon, Larry Schiemann and Keith Dull. As part of the exhibition, the Coburn Gallery will host an opening reception on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
For more information about the 2013 Faculty Art Exhibition, visit www.ashland.edu/coburngallery or find the Coburn Gallery on Facebook. The Coburn Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Gallery admission is free and open to the public. Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category for 2013, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.
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The Association Valentine Show ≈
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The Tangier 532 West Market St. Akron, OH 44303 ≈ It all started in 1965 with the breakup of one of the first folk rock ensembles called, “The Men”. What was originally an 11 member singing group, ultimately became the 6 man band named, “The Association!” In 1967, The Association made history being the first band anywhere to open a rock festival - the now historic, Monterey Pop Festival. One of the most successful bands to come out of the 60’s, they have sold over 80 million records, tapes, Cds and DVDs. Known for their hits like “Along Comes
Mary,” “Windy,” and “Never My Love,” they’ve earned a number of achievement awards as well as 6 gold records and 2 platinum records. VALENTINES BUFFET to be served: Elegant Champagne Fountain Appetizers: Vegetable Crudites, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Tangier Famous Sauerkraut Balls, Whole Poached Salmon with Honey Mustard Chilled Gourmet Salad Station with Assorted Toppings Entrees: Chicken Marsala with mushroom wine Carved Beef Tenderloin with creamy horseradish Baked Whitefish with creamy dill Lobster Thermidor Penne Pasta with tomato basil Dessert: Grand Chocolate Fountain with Fresh Fruit, An Assortment of Cakes, and Great dipping treats. The cost is $35 per guest. Purchase Tickets for the Concert Direct from The Tangier, call 330-376o-7171 or visit online at www.thetangier.com
MANSFIELD - The Golden Dragon Acrobats, the world’s premiere acrobatic company, present the North American tour of Cirque Ziva on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 3pm in the Renaissance Theatre. Cirque Ziva is part of the Mansfield Motor Group Renaissance 2012-2013 Season and sponsored by Spherion Staffing and Richland Bank. Tickets are $22, $27 and $32 and may be purchased at the Renaissance Box Office, by calling 419-522-2726 and online all the time at MansfieldTickets.com. A discount is available for seniors and children 17 and under through the box office only. The Renaissance is also pleased to continue their $15 ticket offer for this event. These seats, located in the back two rows of the balcony, must be purchased in person, with cash preferred, two hours prior to the performance at the Renaissance Box Office. Cirque Ziva, the newest show from Producer/Artistic Director Danny Chang, is a fastpaced, technically innovative and beautifully presented show. The large cast and spectacular set designs illustrate the best of Chang’s artistry, production values and dazzling, edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Originally from Cangzhou in the People’s Republic of China, the Golden Dragon Acrobats have toured for more than 30 years to international acclaim. Perfecting an art form that first became popular in China 2,500 years ago, the acrobats are athletes, actors and artists who have trained since childhood, amazing audiences around the world. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and are experts at treacherous feats of daring, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They
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defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. They push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats, showcasing tremendous skill and ability. The company is solidly rooted in its commitment to presenting the most jaw-dropping, visually stunning entertainment possible. With awardwinning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques, The Golden Dragons performance is full of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. For tickets, call 419-522-2726, ir vusut ibkube at www.mansfieldtickets.com.
Go For Comedy Little Shop of Horrors ASHLAND -Ashland University Department of Theatre's “Season of Comedy from Stage and Screen” continues with “Little Shop of Horrors,” book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. The musical debuted on the big screen in 1960 and became an Off-Broadway sensation in 1982. Ashland University’s production is directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Fabio Polanco with musical direction by senior music education major Eddie Carney of Madison. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 22, 23 and March 1, 2 in Hugo Young Theatre. A Sunday matinee performance is slated for Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. A talkback with the cast and crew will be held after the March 1 performance. Area schools are invited to attend a special school matinee performance on Friday, March 1, at 9 a.m. with seats available at $2 each. This comedy horror rock musical is an affectionate spoof of the 1950s, sci-fi movies starring a hapless floral shop worker who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&Bsinging carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. The cast of nine include junior musical theatre major Jacob Poiner of Wellington as the lead charac-
ter of “Seymour,” and junior musical theatre and vocal performance major Katie Mounts of Savannah as “Audrey,” the lead female character. “Mr. Mushnik,” the owner of the flower shop, is played by senior theatre major Jensen Glick of Hilliard while junior theatre major Mason Adams of Amherst portrays Audrey’s boyfriend “Orin.” The three female street urchins who function as “doowop” chorus girls Crystal, Ronette, and Chiffon are portrayed by senior musical theatre major Johanna Regan of Killingworth, Conn.; senior music performance major Brandy Riha of Geneva and junior musical theatre major Kelsey Bowens of Willoughby, respectively. Senior theatre major Emily Plank of Cinnamon Lake will be the voice of “Audrey II” while junior theatre and journalism and digital media major Benjamin Isaiah Black of Akron is the plant manipulator. Single tickets are $10 for adults; $9 for senior citizens, students, University faculty/staff; $8 for groups of 10 or more; and $2 for Ashland University students. To purchase, call 419-289-5125, Monday through Friday, 12 to 6 p.m.; or purchase online 24/7 at www.ashland.edu/tickets (additional fees apply). For more information visit www.ashland.edu/theatre, Facebook or contact Tricia Applegate, coordinator of performing arts publicity and events, at 419-289-5950.
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