MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Renaissance Theatre, under the direction of Lori Turner, will present the Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT) Workshop Showcase on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Ren’s Theatre 166 space and is part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. General admission tickets are free for both adults and students and are available now at the Renaissance Box Office, by phone, and online at rentickets.org.
The RYOT Workshop Showcase is designed to focus on the individual performer, offering young actors the chance to work one-on-one and in small ensembles with director Lori Turner and other guest professionals. This setup aims to help participants develop and grow their vocal skills, hone their acting abilities, and perform in a smaller cast setting.
“This year’s RYOT Showcase performers will stretch their acting and singing chops with a variety of classic Broadway comedy scenes ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan to Stephen Sondheim,” said RYOT Director Lori Turner. “Students will present short scenes and musical numbers from a range of productions, including Guys and Dolls, Mikado, 1001 Arabian Nights, Bye Bye Birdie, and My Fair Lady.”
The workshop is open to students from second through twelfth grade, featuring performers in two age groups: 2nd Grade—6th Grade and 7th Grade—12th Grade. This year’s showcase will highlight the talents of more than twenty students, including Gabriel Anderson, Amy Bradley, Olivia Brumagin, Darius Darmody, Piper Donahue, Jackson Horn, Audrey King, McKinnley King, Skyler Marhenke, Marilena Kruer, Steliana Kruer, Rosie Lawhorn, Briner McCready, Eliana Nelson, Alyssia Pickett, Jace Painley, Saige Painley, Maddie Rice, Caroline Secrist, Alex Trolian, Sloane Walter, and Halle Williams.
For additional information regarding the 2024-25 RYOT Workshop Showcase, please contact Lori Turner at lori@mansfieldtickets.com. The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre Program is part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series.