Kelly Sullivan of Youngstown, Ohio, in Cast of Play at Youngstown State University

2012 Sep 28

Kelly Sullivan of Youngstown, Ohio, is part of the cast of University Theater's current production at Youngstown State University.

Sullivan, who is majoring in Musical Theater at YSU, plays the role of Lovey Ranevskaya in the production of Anton Chekhov's comedy/drama "The Cherry Orchard."

Performances run Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4, 5, 6 and 7, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12, 13 and 14 in Spotlight Arena Theater in YSU's Bliss Hall. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday matinee performances are at 3 p.m. All seats in Spotlight Theater are general admission.

The play is universally acknowledged as one of the masterpieces of world theater.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the University Theater Box Office at 330-941-3105. Ticket prices are free for YSU students with an ID; $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, YSU faculty and staff, high school students, college students from other universities, Penguin Club members and YSU alumni. Parking is available in the Wick Avenue parking deck for a nominal fee.

For more information, including other upcoming University Theater performances, visit http://web.ysu.edu/fpa/theater.

Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers nearly 14,000 students more than 135 undergraduate and graduate programs backed by a strong tradition of teaching, scholarship and public service. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders. Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation. The university's 18 athletics teams, including the four-time national champion football team, compete on the Division I NCAA level, while the Dana School of Music and the Department of Theater and Dance offer a variety of performances on and off campus. For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.