YSU University Theatre Presents: Pete the Penguin’s Vintage Variety Show – A Musical Comedy Reimagined!

Youngstown State University’s University Theatre continues its 2024-25 theatrical season with the production of "Pete the Penguin’s Vintage Variety Show: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza".

Written and directed by University Theatre lecturer Adam Howard, this unique production follows a group of musical theatre students as they embark on a hilarious journey to modernize a hopelessly outdated script for a vaudeville-style performance. With the pressure of real-time updates, the students infuse the show with a 21st-century flair while navigating mishaps and madcap moments.

Featuring two acts packed with musical performances, laugh-out-loud humor and a live band, the show promises to be a riotous romp through the past and present of entertainment.

Cast members include Cyrus Dzikowski, Cranberry, Pennsylvania; Lauren Ladd, Hubbard, Ohio; Ben Podnar, Wampum, Pennsylvania; Samantha Cox, Niles, Ohio; Ilse Zijlstra, Antwerp, Ohio; KJ Hudson, Kensington, Ohio; and Vixen Atwood, Canton, Ohio.

Student crew members include Helena Snyder, Austintown, Ohio; Jessica Sprague, Norwalk, Ohio; Destiny Magee, Columbus, Ohio; Ryan Bedi, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Olivia Vargas, Austinburg, Ohio; Romerio Dawkins, North Olmsted, Ohio; Landon Eli, West Richland, Washington; Crystal Fisher, Steubenville, Ohio; Abby Underwood, Niles, Ohio; Lex McCaughtry, Lowellville, Ohio; and Laynee Sanger.

Faculty crew members include costume designer Katherine Garlick; scenic carpenter Gunnar Carwile; and Howard as writer and director.

Performances will be held Friday, November 22, through Sunday, November 24, in the YSU Ford Theater, located in Bliss Hall. Friday and Saturday productions will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the Sunday matinee starting at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $16 for adults; $12 for seniors (65+), non-YSU students, YSU faculty and staff with a valid ID, and groups of eight (8) or more; $5 for children 18 and under; and free for YSU students with a valid ID. Tickets may be purchased online at ysu.tix.com or by calling 330.941.3105.

Parking is available in the Wick Avenue Deck (M30) for a $5 fee payable in cash only.

For more information, contact Katie Merrill, Cliffe College Coordinator of Community Engagement and Events, at 330.941.2307 or kamerrill@ysu.edu.