Monthly Archives: March 2017

HUMAN SERVICES
Part of the Northern Kentucky University Y.E.S. Festival
April 21-30
Stauss Theatre [Highland Heights]

By Tom Baum

A run-in with the paparazzi lands pop-star Kelsey in a halfway house for recovering addicts and recently discharged psychotics. At Aspiration House, Kelsey clashes with those in charge and forms unique bonds with her fellow residents. In an effort to keep a careful watch on Kelsey, her co-dependent mother-turned-manager monitors her every move and keeps the paparazzi close at hand. As things inside the house escalate, Kelsey’s true character is put to the test. Tom Baum’s biting satire of celebrity culture surprises with every twist and turn, all while tackling the poignant issues of mental health, homelessness, gender identity, and more.

• Fri-Sat, April 21-22 at 8pm
• Sun, April 23 at 3pm
• Thu, April 27 at 8pm
• Sat, April 29 at 3pm
• Sun, April 30 at 6pm

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UNFROZEN
Part of the Northern Kentucky University Y.E.S. Festival
April 20-30
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

By Mark Eisman

Teenager Michelle comes from a family of figure skaters. Her parents were pairs skaters. Her siblings are ice dancers. She has inherited none of their talent. She despises ice and cannot remain vertical on its hard slick surface. She has nightmares of drowning abandoned on Antarctica. When her mother Teresa’s star pupil, ice princess Margaret, moves in, it is time for Michelle to move out. She has found something she is good in, and it sends her on a journey into a new world and a new family.  With the help of her coach and her teammate, Michelle finally has her chance to go for gold. Mark Eisman returns to the Y.E.S. FESTIVAL, having received a production of his play A PASSION FOR BRANDY in 2001.

• Thu, April 20 at 8pm
• Sat, April 22 at 3pm
• Sun, April 23 at 6pm
• Wed, April 26 at 8pm
• Fri-Sat, April 28-29 at 8pm
• Sun, April 30 at 3pm

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