[NEohioPAL] Kent State Stark Theatre presents Tons of Money

[WILLIAMS, CYNTHIA]

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Kent State Stark Theatre presents Tons of Money



(Jackson Township, OH - October 26, 2009)  Kent State University at Stark Theatre presents the first theatrical event in the 2009-10 season, Tons of Money, farce by Will Evans and Valentine, revised by Alan Ayckbourn. The production will be performed on November 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., with matinee performances on November 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m. in the Kent State Stark Theatre, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. Opening night is Scholarship Night. All of the proceeds from the November 8 performance will benefit music and theatre scholarships.



The Honors Program at Kent State Stark will be sponsoring the Tons of Food drive during the run of this production. Bring canned and perishable food items to each of the performances to benefit the Stark County's Hunger Task Force.



Some people will do anything to get out of debt! Tons of Money is the story of an unsuccessful inventor who inherits a fortune which is to revert on his death to his cousin George Maitland. As Cousin George is thought to have died abroad, the inventor has the brilliant idea of "dying" so that he can resurrect himself as his cousin and avoid paying his enormous debts. Hilarious complications arise in the form of George's wife, another Maitland imposter and finally, the real George Maitland himself!



Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for non-Kent State students, children under 17 and senior citizens. All Kent State students are admitted free of charge with current student ID. For reservations and group rates, contact the Kent State Stark Theatre Box Office, Mondays through Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. at 330-244-3348.



Directing Tons of Money is Ansley Valentine, the recently named assistant professor of theatre at Kent State Stark. Louis Williams is the scenic and lighting designer. Susan Blurton is the costume designer.



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CONTACT:  Cynthia Williams, public relations coordinator

                        Phone: 330-244-3262

                        E-mail: cdwillia at kent.edu<mailto:cdwillia at kent.edu>



About Kent State University at Stark:

Kent State Stark is the largest regional campus of Kent State University and serves 10,000 students each year, comprised of 5,300 enrolled in academic coursework and 4,700 enrolled in professional development courses. Kent State Stark offers 12 bachelor's degrees and three master's degrees, in addition to associate degrees. The campus is located in Jackson Township and consists of seven major buildings. The University Center, which houses The Corporate University and the Small Business Development Center, is accredited under the stringent guidelines of the International Association of Conference Centers. Always striving to enhance education through technological advancement, Kent State Stark features indoor and outdoor, campus-wide wireless Internet. Combining the best of a major university and a liberal arts college, Kent State University at Stark serves our region as a key intellectual resource providing access to academic, economic and cultural advancement through excellence in teaching and learning. To learn more about Kent State Stark, visit www.stark.kent.edu.



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