"Forbidden Youngstown" spoofs community theater

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Forbidden Youngstown,” a new comic musical revue, for three consecutive weekends beginning Friday. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

The bawdy spoof of Youngstown community theater features music and choreography that parodies popular Broadway musicals. It’s R rated for adult language and situations and is intended for adults.

The lyrics to the songs were written by Robert Dennick Joki, who also directs.

Song titles include: “I’ll Get a Real Job Tomorrow,” “Un-der-pants,” “See My Breasts,” “We Need a Little Jesus,” “There is an A------ in Every Crowd,” “Off Off Off Broadway,” “You Are 60 Going on 70,” “Asian Like Me,” “I Miss the Morphine,” “One Play More,” “Fat People Choreography,” “I’m The Stage Manager ... You’re Screwed” and “Gay Chorus Guys.”

The cast includes Marisa Zamary, Nicole Zayas, Kage Coven, Lynn Sabeh, Grace Offerdahl, Bernadette Lim, Geri Dewitt, Tom Smith, Taylor Jordyn, Hunter Thomas, Kelsie Moon, David Cirelli, Beth Farrow, Rachel Clifford, Tyler Thorne, Donnette Bishop, Kim Nevel, Starr McClure, Celena Coven and Joki.

There will be a reception after the opening-night performance.

For reservations, call or text 330-507-2358. The Rust Belt Theater Company is located in the Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., just outside of downtown Youngstown. Parking is free.