[NEohioPAL] MARY POPPINS at the Akron School for the Arts starting 3.19.14

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Wed Feb 26 11:20:46 PST 2014


*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*CONTACT:*  Mark A. Zimmerman, Theatre Director

MZimmerm at akron.k12.oh.us

(330) 873-3408





 *Practically Perfect in Every Way*
*Mary Poppins **to take Firestone HS Stage for Five Performances*

*Akron School for the Arts to Present One of Six Pilot Productions of
Popular Musical*



*(Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - Akron, Ohio)  - *A spoonful of sugar will
not necessary for this Akron School of for the Arts theatre production. The
popular musical* Mary Poppins* is set to appear on the Firestone High
School stage for five performances starting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 19, 2014. Additional performances of *Mary Poppins* will be held at
7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22,
2014. A single matinee performance will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday,
March 22, 2014.



Tickets for *Mary Poppins* are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door.
Reserved, VIP tickets are $15.00. Advanced and VIP tickets are available
online at BrowPaperTickets.com. A mail-in ticket order form can be
downloaded at FirestoneTheatre.com. Advanced tickets for *Mary
Poppins*will be available in the school commons from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. school
days starting Wednesday, March 12, 2014.



*Mary Poppins* is based on the books by P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney
Film. It features original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and
Robert B. Sherman, a book by Julian Fellowes, and new songs and additional
music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. *Mary Poppins* is set
in 1910-era England and features the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and
Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their
doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the
family how to value each other again. The score features songs from the
1964 film as well as new songs written specifically for the London and New
York theatre productions.



The Akron School for the Arts is one of six schools nationwide selected by
Disney Theatricals to present *Mary Poppins* as a pilot production. This
process is intended to help the creators fine-tune the script and prepare
additional materials for use I future school productions. A detailed
questionnaire must be completed by theatre officials at the conclusion of
the performances.



The Akron School for the Arts production of *Mary Poppins* is under the
direction of theatre director Mark A. Zimmerman. Guest artist Marissa
Motigney serves as the show's choreographer. Choral director Sally
Schneider serves as the vocal music director. Guest artist Julie Lehman
serves as rehearsal accompanist and vocal coach. Assistant band director
Bernie Williams serves as instrumental music director and conductor. Guest
Artist Elynmarie Kazle serves as production manager and stage management
mentor. Guest artist Connie Hecker serves as scenic designer. Guest Artist
Greg Poccolo serves as lighting designer. Guest artists Jeny Hall and
Leanne Bock serve as shop foremen and set builders. Guest artist Randie O.
Sass serves as the costume designer. Sophomore DJ Jenkins serves as the
production's stage manager. She assisted by freshman Theresa Stafford.
 Seniors Ashton Blake and Charles Worthy serve as student sound designers.



A special *Fish & Chips Dinner* will be held at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
between performances on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Tickets can be purchased
online at BrownPaperTickets.com. A mail-in ticket order form is available
for download at FirestoneTheatre.com. A special *Tea with Mary
Poppins*will be held at 11:00 and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15,
2014. Tickets
are $20.00 and include a single ticket to the matinee performance on March
22, 2014. Tickets are available on-line at BrownPaperTickets.com. A mail-in
ticket order form is available for download at FirestoneTheatre.com.



Firestone Theatre is the award-winning play-production component of the
Akron School for the Arts housed at Firestone High School. Firestone
Theatre was named an "Outstanding School" by the Educational Theatre
Association in 2013. The curricular track of Firestone Theatre is
accessible to all rising ninth-grade students via open enrollment and a
formal audition.

-- 
Mark A. Zimmerman,
Theatre Director

Akron School for the Arts
Harvey S. Firestone High School
333 Rampart Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44313

330.873.3408
www.FirestoneTheatre.com
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