Nazareth College Theatre and Dance Department presents Airness
The Nazareth College Theatre and Dance Department is proud to present "Airness," written by Chelsea Mercantel and directed by Nazareth's Matthew Ames, associate professor of theatre arts. "Airness," a comedy with music, takes the stage in the Nazareth Arts Center's Callahan Theater on Thursday, November 18, Friday, November 19, and Saturday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. There is also a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21.
THE PERFORMANCE
When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, she thinks winning will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion, she discovers that there's more to this art form than playing pretend; it's about finding yourself in your favorite songs, and performing with raw joy. Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? Following her mission to shred or be shredded, "Airness" is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to rock is already inside us. A comedy about competition, completion, and finding the airness inside yourself.
TICKETS
- Nazareth students: Request your complimentary ticket.
- Nazareth faculty & staff: Select Tickets and use your Nazareth email to log in to the box office to receive your 50% discount. Email artscenter@naz.edu with questions.
- Family members & the public: Tickets ($12, $10 for seniors).
Face coverings are currently required indoors on campus for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
The "Airness" cast features: Emily Leake (Nina), Mary Ellis (Cannibal Queen), Austin Sykes (Shreddy Eddy), Tyler Kelly (Facebender), Nicholas Brown (Golden Thunder), Caldwell Lowell (D Vicious), Hannah Decker (Announcer).
Many student designers are involved in this main stage production. The "Airness" design team consists of Matthew Ames (director), Grace DiMatteo (production stage manager), Violet Moncavage (assistant director), Meghan Fox (assistant stage manager), Stephanie Frost (assistant stage manager), Maddi Pike (scenic designer), Ilianna Cohen (costume designer), Leith Dahrsnin (lighting designer), Annika DeVries (properties supervisor), Sam Burkovich (head electrician), Alexandra Anthony (production manager/technical director), Mary Farmer (costume shop supervisor), Emily Stork (lighting advisor), Ola Kraszpulska (scenic advisor).
For More Information
Julie Long | Chief PR Officer | jlong2@naz.edu | (585) 389-2456 | (585) 781-8186 (cell)
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