Rust Belt Theater to present ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue’

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Rust Belt Theater Company will present its second annual “Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue” at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

This quirky, family-friendly musical revue features popular and locally written material performed by a cast clad in some ugly Christmas sweaters.

Prizes also will be given out each night to the audience member with the ugliest sweater.

The cast Includes Madison Gulfo, Rachel Clifford, Joey Corradi, Kelsie Moon, Tyler Hanes, Donnette Bishop, Robert Dennick Joki, Nicole Zayas, Starr McClure, Sam Luptak Jr., Grace Offerdahl, Josh Taylor, Craig Conrad, Marisa Zamary, Hunter Thomas, Jennifer Caventer and Megan Toole.

There will be a special guest appearance by Chris Yambar at the Saturday performance.

For those looking to purchase last-minute Christmas gifts, Renee Mauk, Kerri Rickard, Joki and Fred Shepherd will be on hand selling locally made clothing, jewelry, canned goods and Christmas ornaments before and after each performance.

There also will be a homemade soup and bread reception during the intermission of each performance.

Tickets are $15 regular admission. For reservations, call 330-507-2358. Rust Belt Theater Company is located in the Calvin Center at 755 Mahoning Ave., just outside of downtown Youngstown.