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Akron, Ohio —
More than six dozen students from 10 area high schools will act as cast, crew and perform in the orchestra for three performances June 15 and 16 of “Hairspray,” the first Akron All-City Musical production at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St.
Performances of “Hairspray” are: 7:30 p.m. June 15 and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 16. Tickets are $25, $20 and $10, available by calling 330-253-2488 or online at www.akroncivic.com.
“This is the first musical we’ve done with students from lots of different high schools. The intent is that it will be an annual event,” said director Mark Zimmerman, director of theater at Firestone High School.
Based on the 1988 film by John Waters, the musical evokes 1960s-era song and dance styles in telling the story of a fictional Baltimore teenager who in 1962 campaigns to racially integrate a local TV dance program on which she has become a celebrity.
Barbara Bellamy, choir director at Kenmore High School, is the production’s music director; Rachel Galambos, intervention specialist at Akron Early College High School, is choreographer.
“Hairspray is a full-fledged musical, so everyone is a singer, dancer and actor,” Zimmerman said.
While some members of the all-student cast have prior experience in school or community theater, the All-City Musical provides students who may not have access to such full-scale production elements at their own schools a chance to take part in an otherwise unfamiliar, creative process, he said.
“Everyone is really enjoying it, in part because of the material we’re working with,” Zimmerman said. It’s just a really fun show with a lot of hip kind of dancing – something that relates to (students) and has something to say – so rehearsals are fun for them.”
Participating schools, as well as a home-schooled student, include: Akron Early College High School, Archbishop Hoban High School, Copley High School, East High School, Firestone High School, Garfield High School, Kenmore High School, Our Lady of the Elms High School, Revere High School and St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
A production of the Akron Civic Theatre and Akron Advocates for the Visual and Performing Arts, the inaugural All-City Musical is staged with cooperation from the University of Akron, which provided students space for rehearsal and set production, with additional support from PNC, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as well as the Ohio Arts Council, the Akron Community Foundation and the GAR Foundation.
More than six dozen students from 10 area high schools will act as cast, crew and perform in the orchestra for three performances June 15 and 16 of “Hairspray,” the first Akron All-City Musical production at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St.
Performances of “Hairspray” are: 7:30 p.m. June 15 and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 16. Tickets are $25, $20 and $10, available by calling 330-253-2488 or online at www.akroncivic.com.
“This is the first musical we’ve done with students from lots of different high schools. The intent is that it will be an annual event,” said director Mark Zimmerman, director of theater at Firestone High School.
Based on the 1988 film by John Waters, the musical evokes 1960s-era song and dance styles in telling the story of a fictional Baltimore teenager who in 1962 campaigns to racially integrate a local TV dance program on which she has become a celebrity.
Barbara Bellamy, choir director at Kenmore High School, is the production’s music director; Rachel Galambos, intervention specialist at Akron Early College High School, is choreographer.
“Hairspray is a full-fledged musical, so everyone is a singer, dancer and actor,” Zimmerman said.
While some members of the all-student cast have prior experience in school or community theater, the All-City Musical provides students who may not have access to such full-scale production elements at their own schools a chance to take part in an otherwise unfamiliar, creative process, he said.
“Everyone is really enjoying it, in part because of the material we’re working with,” Zimmerman said. It’s just a really fun show with a lot of hip kind of dancing – something that relates to (students) and has something to say – so rehearsals are fun for them.”
Participating schools, as well as a home-schooled student, include: Akron Early College High School, Archbishop Hoban High School, Copley High School, East High School, Firestone High School, Garfield High School, Kenmore High School, Our Lady of the Elms High School, Revere High School and St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
A production of the Akron Civic Theatre and Akron Advocates for the Visual and Performing Arts, the inaugural All-City Musical is staged with cooperation from the University of Akron, which provided students space for rehearsal and set production, with additional support from PNC, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as well as the Ohio Arts Council, the Akron Community Foundation and the GAR Foundation.
For more information, call the Akron Civic Theatre box office at 330-253-2488 or visit www.akroncivic.com.
Adopt-A-Pet-Day
More than 10 area animal shelters will have dogs and cats available to the public for adoption as pets June 16 at the Hartville MarketPlace’s Adopt-A-Pet Day.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dick Goddard, longtime WJW Cleveland weatherman and animal-rescue advocate, will be on hand to greet visitors at the Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market, 1289 Edison St., N.W., in Hartville.
Prices for pet adoption and availability of inoculation shots will be determined by the policies of each animal shelter or rescue facility, spokesperson Emily Pohlman said.
Efforts to place rescue animals in good homes at the Dick Goddard Adopt-A-Pet Day in past years have been successful, with each shelter facility bringing about four animals to the event for adoption as pets.
With free admission and parking, the event will occur, rain or shine, with sponsorship from the Hartville Elevator Co. and Hartville Hardware. Although pet accessories may be available at the flea market, prospective owners should be prepared to bring carriers in which to bring home their new pets.
For more information, call the Hartville MarketPlace at 330- 877-9860 or go online to www.hartvillemarketplace.com.
