Fall is a Season of Change . . . even for our little theatre

Firestone Theatre presents a full season of plays and musicals every school year. Each season is filled with theatre that is challenging to both our audience and students. All theatre lovers can see our entire season at a bargain price by taking advantage of our season subscription.

This year’s season kicks off with August Wilson’s classic play, The Piano Lesson, on September 22, 23, 24, and 25. In this play, a rich family history with origins in slavery is carved into the wood of the piano that could be Boy Willie’s ticket to self-sufficiency or Berniece’s legacy to her daughter. The Piano Lesson is the story of two siblings’ struggle to come to terms with their inheritance and the ghosts of their dead.

The action and poetry of William Shakespeare takes the stage with The History of Henry the Fifth on November 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2010. Young and brash King Henry V of England takes his nation to war with France. As he leads his troops into combat and experiences the true costs of war firsthand, Henry discovers that the challenges of leadership are greater than he ever imagined.

This year’s musical is the fantastically entertaining Thoroughly Modern Millie to be presented March 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2011. Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. This musical features new music by Jeanine Tesori and new lyrics by Dick Scanlon. It also features a book by Richard Morris and Scanlon.

The season also includes the annual One-Act Play Festival to be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011.

The Annual Spring Dance Concert under the direction of FHS dance director Kelly Berick will be held April 8 and 9, 2011.

The Akron High School Film Festival is also included as part of the season on Friday, March 18, 2011

A season subscription is available to students for just $20.00 and to adults for $25.00. Look for complete information on the newly designed website at www.FirestoneTheatre.com.