The Addams Family visits YSU...Da Da Da Dum (Snap Snap)
Morticia, Gomez, Lurch, Uncle Fester and the whole creepy gang come to Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater this month for University Theatre’s production of the musical “The Addams Family”.
The show runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19, 20 21, 26, 27 and 28 Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., while the Sunday matinee performances are at 2 p.m. All seats have been designated as general admission.
Adult tickets are $16. Special rate tickets are: $8 for non-YSU students, YSU faculty and staff with valid ID, YSU alumni, senior citizens, Penguin Club members and groups of eight or more. YSU student tickets are free with valid ID. Call 330-941-3105 or visit www.ysu.tix.com to purchase show tickets.
Director of the show is Matthew Mazuroski, chair of the YSU Department of Theatre and Dance.
Student cast members include: Ben Mowrer, Independence, OH, BFA Musical Theatre as Gomez Addams; Jessica Hirsh, Pepper Pike, OH, BFA Musical Theatre as Morticia Addams; Nathan Wagner, Ambridge, PA, BFA Musical Theatre as Uncle Fester; AnnMarie Lowerre, Butler, PA, BFA Musical Theatre as Grandma; Angelique Tanner, Waverly, OH, BFA Musical Theatre as Wednesday Addams; Aislinn Lowry, Greensburg, PA, BFA Musical Theatre as Pugsley Addams; Max Stoddard, Chardon, OH, BFA Musical Theatre as Lurch; DJ Davis, Reynoldsburg, OH, BA Theatre Studies as Mal Beineke; Makenzie Moorman, Piketon, OH, BFA Musical Theatre as Alice Beineke; and Sam Gregory, Coraopolis, PA, Jazz Performance as Lucas Beineke.
Ensemble members include: Maria Cicco; Michael Callahan; Lexi Denney; Adam Dominick; Elijah DuPonty; Halla Henry; Tristen Kile; Monique Lopez; Vi-Trinh Luu; Daniel Navabi; Ciara Rosario; Destinee Thompson; and Haley Tura.
The orchestra, conducted by Kent Engelhardt, includes: Jordan Grantonic Violin; Maura Gabauer, cello; Santino Almasy/Nadya Stratton, Reed 1; Jake Jeges/Morgan Frederick, Reed 2; John Ford, Trumpet; Brandon Hackimer. Trombone; Dan Mihelarakis, Guitar/Banjo; Anthony Ruggierro, Keyboard 1; Jeffery Williams, Keyboard 2; Sean Williams, Bass; Joel Gillespie, Drum Set.
Other professional staff includes Costume Shop Specialist, Wendy Akers; Lighting Designer, Antonio Colaruotolo; Musical Theatre Program Coordinator, Maria Fenty-Denison; Scenic & Lighting Design Faculty, Todd Dicken; Coordinator of Jazz Studies and Pit Orchestra Conductor, Kent Engelhardt; Coordinator of Theatrical Productions, Ryan Fitzpatrick; Costume Designer, Katherine N. Garlick; Accompanist, Anthony Ruggiero; Choreographer, Amy Wright.
Season tickets are available in advance of the show and will also be available for purchase during the run of the show.
Parking is available in the Wick Avenue deck for a nominal fee. For more information, call 330-941-2307.
