It's a question that weighs heavily on everyone's mind around the Holidays...who, exactly stole Christmas? In this modern society, the Holiday Season is nothing more than a disapperaing act, and more and more, people are looking for answers.
We've got your answers here at the Oakland. We proposed that DRAG QUEENS stole Christmas; one in particular. Not only can we prove that she stole Christmas, we can also tell you how.
Join the Oakland crew for their third annual telling of HOW THE DRAG QUEEN STOLE CHRISTMAS. In what is quickly becomming a beloved annual holiday tradition, Robert Dennick Joki and his band of merry men and, er, women, will weave a touching tale that captures the true meaning of Christmas (and other solstice celebrations!).
Featuring a cast that hails from Youngstown, Austintown, Poland, Boardman, Struthers, and Campbell, this two-act show features comedy, drama, music, dancing, extravagant costumes, and more glitter than you can shake a stick at. A wine and cheese reception will be held at 7 pm every night with tickets for a Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle available for purchase. Meet and greet the performers post-show every night!
Think drag queens scare people? Feel like this topic is too edgy and controversial for little old you? Well I've got news for you, sister. We've added three shows this year due to popular demand. We've been taking reservations since August and have pre-sold half the tickets available already. Our number one attendees? Suburban soccer moms. Number 2? Memaws and pepaws. Yeah, the old folks love the queens. Don't ask. I'm not sure they know what's going on...
We've got your answers here at the Oakland. We proposed that DRAG QUEENS stole Christmas; one in particular. Not only can we prove that she stole Christmas, we can also tell you how.
Join the Oakland crew for their third annual telling of HOW THE DRAG QUEEN STOLE CHRISTMAS. In what is quickly becomming a beloved annual holiday tradition, Robert Dennick Joki and his band of merry men and, er, women, will weave a touching tale that captures the true meaning of Christmas (and other solstice celebrations!).
Featuring a cast that hails from Youngstown, Austintown, Poland, Boardman, Struthers, and Campbell, this two-act show features comedy, drama, music, dancing, extravagant costumes, and more glitter than you can shake a stick at. A wine and cheese reception will be held at 7 pm every night with tickets for a Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle available for purchase. Meet and greet the performers post-show every night!
Think drag queens scare people? Feel like this topic is too edgy and controversial for little old you? Well I've got news for you, sister. We've added three shows this year due to popular demand. We've been taking reservations since August and have pre-sold half the tickets available already. Our number one attendees? Suburban soccer moms. Number 2? Memaws and pepaws. Yeah, the old folks love the queens. Don't ask. I'm not sure they know what's going on...
This show honors the acceptance and love that is a true mark of the holiday season. It gives families a chance to laugh, bond, and let loose. Many of our patrons tell us they look forward to this event all year, and funds generated by it proceed our non-profit theater as we struggle with high winter utility bills.
Also, drag queens are generous! This is the second year we are participating in the Button Up Coat Drive. And drag queens support the local art community, choosing Patrick Hyland as the featured artist for the Star Gallery.
Also, drag queens are generous! This is the second year we are participating in the Button Up Coat Drive. And drag queens support the local art community, choosing Patrick Hyland as the featured artist for the Star Gallery.
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The official press release is below. Feel free to pass it along. Please post, email, carrier pigeon, etc...
Youngstown, OH -- The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman Street, will host their 3rd Annual Holiday Fundraiser, How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas, on December 5, 6, and 13. All performances begin at 8 pm with a wine and cheese reception preceding each show at 7 pm.
A twisted retelling of a mixture of many beloved holiday stories, How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas follows Starrlet O’Hara as she discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Robert Dennick Joki writes, directs, and stars in the production. Cast includes Christopher Barzak, Kage Coven, Heidi Davis, Maxine Factor, Beth Farrow, Joyce Jones, Nikita Jones, Jennifer Kuczek, Rick Morrow, Ric Panning, Kerri Rickard, Murad G. Shorrab, Suzanne Shorrab, Brooke Slanina and BJ Wilkes.
The traditional Fabulous Chinese Auction will return with tickets available for purchase every night up to December 13, when the final drawing will be held after the show. Persons interested in making a donation to the Chinese Auction should contact Brooke Slanina at 330.718.5515
Patrons may also drop off gently used coats, which will be cleaned courtesy of LaFrance Cleaners and distributed to families in need throughout the Valley courtesy of Help Hotline’s Button Up Program. This is the second year How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas and the Oakland will be participating in the event.
Patrick Hyland will be the featured Star Gallery artist. A Youngstown-based photographer, Hyland is renowned for his Giclee prints of local nature scenes, which will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $15.00 with all proceeds benefiting the Oakland Center for the Arts. No discounts or complimentary tickets will be honored for this event as it is a fundraiser. Reservations are strongly encouraged and may be placed by leaving a message at the Oakland Reservation line, 330.746.0404. Any reserved tickets not claimed by 8:00 showtime will be released to the public. For more information, go to www.oaklandcenter.com or myspace.com/oaklandcenter. **********************************************************
Oh, look, I just sent you all here only to find the info I already gave you! mwaaahahahaha I am evil!!!! Just kidding. That's about everything. No secrets here, except the ones I intend to keep, like how effing awesome the new ghosts are, and how funny the new scenes are, and how Niki Jones has like the funniest line ever, and how Tyra Banks makes an appearance...oops...I mean...
See you all soon! Like this Saturday at Chris Barzak's book release party and then at the Zou CD release party at Cedars, and then again on Sunday also at Cedars to honor and benefit the amazing Hosking family, particularly Lindsey, who is such a fighter and whom we love so much.
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