Millennial Theater Company to premiere ‘Nothing or All’

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Millennial Theater Company will present the premiere of its original musical “Nothing or All” this weekend and next in the Rust Belt Theater space at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.

Performances will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and again May 26 and 27.

The musical was written by Joe Asente and Savannah Florkowski, who also comprise the cast. It is directed by JoAnna Garcia and Sydney Olejnik.

“Nothing or All” is about the struggle to understand ourselves, as well as those around us.

Following the story of Jason, the audience is taken into the mind of a young person dealing with crippling depression. Jason, at the end of his rope, walks to a bridge to end his life. It is there that he meets Emelia, a young business professional who is also suicidal.

Jason saves Emelia from her fate, and the two quickly fall in love. But as Emelia’s wounds begin to heal, Jason is left in an ever darker, more isolated spot. Will Emelia be enough to heal Jason’s broken soul?

Tickets for “Nothing or All” are $15 ($10 for students/seniors). A reception will follow the opening night performance.

For reservations, call 330-507-2358.