Cast gets ‘Ugly’ for holiday revue
Staff report
YOUNGSTOWN
The Rust Belt Theater Company will close its 2015 season with “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave.
The quirky, family-friendly musical revue features popular and locally written comedy, music, poetry and dance, performed by actors clad in ridiculously ugly holiday attire.
“All of the cast members try to outdo each other with these ugly, ugly sweaters,” said Robert Dennick Joki, director. “I’ve seen everything from neon fish wearing Santa hats to the last supper in rhinestones. It gets pretty outrageous.”
Audience members are encouraged to wear their own “ugly attire” for a chance to win season tickets to Rust Belt Theater. One winner will be chosen each night. Rust Belt presents about 10 shows each year.
There also will be a gourmet soup and bread reception at intermission both nights for patrons to enjoy.
The cast of “Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue” includes Marisa Zamary, Kage Coven, Nicole Zayas, Lisa Torrence, Jala Beasley, Geri Dewitt, Mary James, Hunter Thomas, Celena Coven, Madi Pomeroy, Starr McClure, Amanda Baker, Monica Beasley Martin and Joki.
Tickets are $15 ($10 for students/seniors; free for children 12 and under). For reservations, call 330-507-2358.