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DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE • YSU THEATER

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// school's back in session up on campus, which means another fantastic season of youngstown state university theater! they're kicking things off with dead man's cell phone, which "creates a world of ordinary people living extraordinary lives and small coincidences opening into quirky metaphysical conundrums. It explores the paradox of modern technology’s ability to both unite and isolate people in the digital age." (the vindicator)

last weekend's shows quickly sold out, so buy your tickets now and make plans to catch a performance this weekend. 

directed by: matthew mazuroski

cast: mason edmunds, abigail kremm, theresa leonard, elena loedding, molly lukehart, and jack rusk.

scenic designer: todd dicken

lighting designers: todd dicken & jon zelezniak

production manager: chuck kettering

costume designer: katherine garlick

costume shop supervisor: wendy akers

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NO MORE PEACE • YSU THEATER

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Although No More Peace has rarely been staged since it was written in 1935 by Ernst Toller, its themes are as relevant today as they were when Hitler came to power. As a review in The Vindicator says, "In a slightly Absurdist way, it takes on many themes of the 1930s – nationalism, scapegoating, intolerance – that are once again rearing their head."

The cast and crew of YSU's No More Peace have once again produced an impressive, visually stunning show that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 

The production is directed by C. Austin Hill, a first-year professor of theater at YSU. The cast includes Ben Mowrer, Mac Callahan, Simon Davis, AnnMarie Lowerre, Halla Henry, Mia Colon, Jessica Hirsh, Sarah Mentzer, Brooke Nobbs, Megan Jones, Rosie Bresson, Mason Edmunds, Josh Crank, Shanon Coleman, Alicia Reed, Ian McBride, Nathan Wagner, Leah Tekac, Paige Rebber and Ciara Rosario.

Catch the last weekend of No More Peace March 3-4 at 7:30pm, and March 5 2pm at Spotlight Theater in Bliss Hall. Buy tickets here

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum • YSU Theater

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One of my favorite parts about fall is the return of the YSU Theater season! I have been shooting production photos for the Department of Theater & Dance for 7 years and I'm always amazed at the crazy amount of talent these students possess. I can't even imagine memorizing lines, songs, and dance steps on top of being a regular college student - I had a hard enough time just remembering my notes for exams! It's always so impressive, and their current production is no exception. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is hilarious and wildly entertaining - make some time to check it out. 

Catch A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum November 18-19 at 7:30 p.m., November 20 at 2pm, December 2-3 at 7:30 p.m. and December 4 at 2 p.m. at the Ford Theater in Bliss Hall. Buy tickets here

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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike • YSU Theater

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