[NEohioPAL] Voices of Canton, Inc. (VOCI) to perform IMAGINE: a tribute to John Lennon

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Contact: Carol Olson
colson at voicesofcanton.org
330-455-1000
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Voices of Canton, Inc. (VOCI) to perform IMAGINE: a tribute to John 
Lennon

CANTON, OH – April 28, 2017

Enjoy a night of Beatles and Lennon music wrapped around an adaptation 
of John Lennon, inspired by interviews he gave throughout his career, 
and culminating with his final interview which was given only hours 
before his tragic shooting.  Hear musings about the early days where he 
and Paul were discovering their prowess as songwriters, about how he and 
Yoko met, her influence on the Beatles, how the fab four never could 
quite work out a reunion....and much more!

Under the direction of Dr. Jon C. Peterson, Voices of Canton will 
present Imagine, a musical and theatrical tribute to the life and legacy 
of John Lennon.  Favorite tunes by the Beatles will be performed by the 
chorus and the Sing Stark! band, led by P.J. Chavez.  Amidst the music, 
excerpts from some of John Lennon’s radio interviews will be 
dramatically recreated by Rob Johansen, who created the concept for the 
program and authored the script.

Rob Johansen is thrilled to make the trek to Canton to perform with 
Voices of Canton.  Originally from New York, Rob came to the midwest to 
attend the Indiana University Graduate School for Acting.  He loved it 
so much he stayed. Rob has had the good fortune of making his living 
exclusively through theatre for 21 years.  Although Rob works at 
Regional Theatres across the county, he is proud to call Indianapolis 
his home.  In his time in Indy, Rob has co-founded a successful theatre 
company, appeared in almost fifty shows at the Indiana Repertory 
Theatre, become a professional fight choreographer, and taught and 
directed at five colleges.  Rob's biggest passion is volunteering at the 
Humane Society where he helps train stray and mistreated dogs to become 
great family members.

Imagine will be held at Timken Auditorium (McKinley High School – 
Downtown Campus) on Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15 for 
adults and $10 for students and may be purchased online at 
www.voicesofcanton.org or by calling VOCI at 330.452.4098.  The school 
is located at 521 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44702.

The evening’s performance is sponsored in part by Quonset Hut – 3234 
Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton.

Contact Information:
Telephone: 1-330-455-1000
Email Address: colson at voicesofcanton.org