"Random Acts" Series (RAS)
A variety of events and rentals presented most at very affordable ticket prices to encourage you to see something new or up-and-coming artists you might not be familiar with.
For ticket information, please contact the Stocker Box Office at (440) 366-4040 or (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 or Click here to buy tickets!
Continuing this season – TAKE A CHANCE ½ price tickets (off of the Adult ticket price) – FOR CERTAIN DESIGNATED EVENTS are available at the Box Office 1-1/2 hours prior to curtain time. Please look for the TAKE A CHANCE icon in the event listing or scroll down for the full list of qualifying events. The chance you will be taking is that the events are not already sold out!
2009-2010 "Random Acts" (in date order)
Coming Next:
STUDIO THEATRE CABARET
Friday & Saturday, February, 12 & 13, 2010
7:30pm each evening
My Heart Beats for Broadway
Helen Welch and her Trio
Studio Theatre
Tickets: $15/Adults; $10/Children 12 and under
Need a little romantic nudge this Valentine’s Day? You’ve come to the right place. What is Broadway without its never ending parade of fabulous love songs? And what could make a more romantic evening than to hear those classic love songs performed by Helen Welch and her wonderful trio of musicians within the intimate setting of Stocker’s Studio Theatre. The evening will feature a bountiful array of Broadway love songs from throughout the decades including music from shows such as Wicked, A Chorus Line, Carousel, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, Les Miserables, Chicago, South Pacific, Kiss Me Kate and Mary Poppins. Songs include: Some Enchanted Evening, Too Darn Hot, What I Did for Love, If I Were A Bell, As Long As He Needs Me, My Funny Valentine and many more! With Helen’s usual diverse mix of classic and contemporary songs coupled with some cheeky British humor My Heart Beats for Broadway will appeal to people in love – or people who simply love Broadway music. www.helenwelch.com
FAMILY EVENT!
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 7:30pm
Stocker Main Theatre
Give From The Heart
A Benefit Concert for the United Way of Greater Lorain County presents
Terry Lee Goffee in the Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute:
Train of Love
featuring special opening act:
G-FORCE: the Gendics Family Revue
Tickets: $20/each - no discounts
Get on board the “Train of Love” and join us for a very special evening of fun family entertainment at the “Give From The Heart” Benefit Concert for the United Way of Greater Lorain County.
“Train of Love,” a Tribute to Johnny Cash featuring Terry Lee Goffee, covers the 50 year career of an American music legend. With his six foot two inch burly frame, sturdy jaw, icy stare and rich baritone voice, Goffee takes on the persona of the Man in Black in a performance that incorporates the guitar slinging body movements that were a Johnny Cash trademark.
This show has gained fans across the U.S., Canada, Ireland and Britain. Goffee’s portrayal of the larger than life Johnny Cash will have you believing that you’re watching the Man in Black himself. In fact, his portrayal is so realistic that Goffee’s “movements” and signature, “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” vocal are now featured on the Johnny Cash Guitar Hero 5 video game.
The “Give From The Heart” Benefit Concert will also feature a special opening act – a group of talented Lorain County youngsters who have gained national acclaim! You may have seen G-FORCE on television last summer as top 40 contestants on the hit television show America’s Got Talent.
G-FORCE: the Gendics Family Revue features sisters Emily (12) vocals/guitar, Hannah (10) bass, and Olivia (8) drums. The “youngest all-girl band” performs current popular music, songs from the 70's & 80’s, as well as your favorite Disney pop stars. You’ll be amazed by this contagious trio who has performed on radio, TV, and film.
The “Give From The Heart” Benefit Concert promises to be a fun-filled and family-friendly evening of entertainment that will ultimately benefit Lorain County residents in need. Don’t miss it!
Co-sponsored by Lorain County Community College
FAMILY EVENT!
Thursday, February 18, 2010 – 7:00pm
Princess Katie and 
Racer Steve Live!
Tickets: $15/Adults; $10/Children 12 and under
TAKE A CHANCE
Our first-ever Stocker Pajama Party Event!
Bring your kids to the show in their favorite PJ's so they're ready to go straight to sleep when you get home from the concert!
Their getups make them look like they're moonlighting from amusement-park jobs, but Princess Katie and Racer Steve are a serious rock-and-roll band - one that wouldn't sound out of place opening for any current chart topper. Singer/songwriter Katie O’Sullivan and her husband/partner, Steve Borne, don their alternate personalities to mix high energy music kids dig with extremely necessary life lessons. Katie and her talented band will win you kids over, even if you usually resist anything princessy – and she’ll win your parents over with her earthy voice, which is a dead ringer for Natalie Merchant. The danceable music includes a wide variety of styles including reggae, big band, alt-rock and bossa nova. They have been highlighted in Cookie Magazine as well as other well- known kids magazines and were a Parenting Magazine "Fave" for 2008. www.princessracer.com
Want to listen to some of PK&RS music? - Click on these links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU9O6zTE-4Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dbl1mhnhI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=671jtk_S12M&feature=related
Friday, March 19, 2010 – 7:30pm
The 12
A New Work written by Robert Schenkkan
Book and Music by Neil Berg
Tickets: $15/Adults
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"A powerful rock 'n' roll experience that rises up from where Jesus Christ Superstar ends" Broadwayworld.com. First came Hair, then Jesus Christ Superstar which led to Rent and Spring Awakening. Now comes The 12, a thrilling new theatrical concert which is unlike anything you've experienced! Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan (Kentucky Cycle) and created by award winning composer/lyricist Neil Berg (100 and 101 Years of Broadway), The 12 takes one of the most well known stories in history and explores the least known aspect of it: how twelve ordinary individuals torn apart by the unthinkable death of their leader came together to create one of the most powerful movements ever known to mankind. The 12 features some of the finest rock 'n roll and Broadway performers and an all-star New York band performing original songs in the classic rock ‘n roll styles of U2, the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, Led Zepplin, Elvis and Aretha Franklin! Don't miss it! Stocker Arts Center is proud to be one of the presenting organizations that is helping to develop this new work for further touring and maybe Broadway! Please note, this show contains some material that may not be appropriate for children under 13.
FAMILY EVENT!
Friday, March 26, 2010 - 7:00pm
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Open Door Christian Schools Drama Department Presents
Roald Dahl’s
Willy Wonka
Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald
Based on the Book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Tickets: $12/Adults; $10/Students, Children & Senior Citizens 65+
Open Door Christian Schools High School Drama Department is excited to bring to you the first full length version of Willy Wonka to be presented in the Lorain County area. As in the classic story, Charlie Bucket finds the last golden ticket to become one of the 5 lucky children to enter into Willy Wonka’s factory. The adventure begins there! The Oompa-Loompas will fascinate you, Willy Wonka will surprise you and you will fall in love with Charlie and his family. The show would not be complete without the much-loved “Candy Man” song. This is a show you will want to be sure to see! Willy Wonka takes a much loved literary classic and brings it to life on the stage.
FAMILY EVENT!
Friday, April 16, 2010 – 7:00pm
Tap Kids
Tickets: $15/Adults; $10/Children 12 and under
TAKE A CHANCE
In a series of musical vignettes, Tap Kids tells the story of a group of high-school kids facing challenges both mundane and momentous as they journey through their senior year. Complete with dancing on lunch trays in the cafeteria, drama at the school dance, mischief in detention and finally graduation, as they are launched into their futures with all their hopes and dreams ahead of them. With an original score by Philip Stern and choreography by Lisa Hopkins, Tap Kids takes this traditional dance form to new heights in a electrifying performance that is hip, contemporary, and uplifting. The show features 8 extraordinary rhythm tap dancers ages 16-21 and is appropriate for all ages. You will want to enjoy this rousing, joyous celebration of American youth culture with family members of all ages. www.nystage.com
FAMILY EVENT!
Friday, May 14, 2010 – 7:00pm
Ball in the House
Tickets: $15/Adults; $10/Children 12 and under
TAKE A CHANCE
You may have seen them most recently on the Today Show, where they won the “Golden Ticket to Hollywood” competition and the opportunity to audition for the America's Got Talent judges. To find out how the audition went...tune in to America's Got Talent. But nothing beats seeing this amazing Boston-based vocal group live! Ball in the House takes a cappella to the highest level. Soulful Pop/R&B meets contemporary stylings layered on a cappella harmonies, rhythmic vocal bass, and vocal percussion. It's hard to believe it's just five guys’ five voices. They've astounded audiences nationally with their exciting live show (averaging 250 dates a year) and original recordings. They can also be heard on national TV and radio as the voices behind the Cool Whip commercials. You will not want to miss this show. www.ballinthehouse.com
* - Rental Events
TO ORDER TICKETS FOR STOCKER EVENTS:
Call the Stocker Arts Center Box Office from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm Mondays through Fridays at (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 OR (440) 366-4040, or click on the “Buy Stocker Event Tickets” icon on the right to place your order.
Continuing this season – TAKE A CHANCE ½ price tickets (off of the Adult ticket price) – available at the Box Office 1-1/2 hours prior to some “Random Acts” events. Please look for the TAKE A CHANCE icon in the event listing or scroll down for a full list of qualifying events. The chance you will be taking is that the events are not already sold out!
Take A Chance tickets are available 1-1/2 hours before curtain time for the following events:
Billy Jonas Band - Friday, November 20, 2009
Susan Werner & Janis Ian - Thursday, December 10, 2009
Asking For It - Friday & Saturday, January 22 & 23, 2010
The 12 - Friday, March 19, 2010
Princess Katie and Racer Steve Live! - Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tap Kids - April 16, 2010 Ball in the House - Friday, May 14, 2010
("Take A Chance" tickets ARE NOT available for the Studio Theatre Cabaret events, Guitars for Girls, That's Amore!, The Nutcracker, or Home Sweet Homeland).
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Sorry you missed these wonderful events:
Friday & Saturday, August 21 & 22, 2009 - Gershwin '29: An Evening with George & Ira in Their Own Time - Studio Theatre Cabaret
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 7:30pm & Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 3:00pm - Pick Yourself Up: Songs For Hard Times
Friday, October 9 & 10, 2009 - Cleveland Jazz Initiative Showcase Concert #1 - Studio Theatre Cabaret - featuring the Brad Wagner Quartet, the up ensemble and the Glenn Holmes Trio
Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Cleveland Jazz Initiative Showcase Concert #2 - Studio Theatre Cabaret - featuring the Bobby Selvaggio 4tet, the Theron Brown Trio and the Oblique Orchestra
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - Ryan Star in Concert
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - Guitars for Girls featuring Richie McDonald, James Otto and Chuck Wicks - co-sponsored by WGAR Radio, LCCC and Cleveland Clinic for the benefit of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Friday, November 20, 2009 - The Billy Jonas Band in Concert
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 – 7:30pm - That’s Amore - Dean Martin and Friends! starring Mark Adams
Sunday, December 6, 2009 - Christmastide! (Rental event)
Thursday, December 10, 2009 - Susan Werner/Janis Ian: A Double Bill of Two Extraordinary Women of Music
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Patriots Symphonic Band presents Christmas Traditions (Rental event)
Friday & Saturday, December 18 & 19, 2009 - A Christmas Cabaret - Studio Theatre Cabaret
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 18, 19, & 20, 2009 - Ohio Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker (Rental event)
Friday & Saturday, January 22 & 23, 2010 - Asking For It - Studio Theatre - Written and Performed by Joanna Rush; Directed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
Friday & Saturday, January 29 & 30, 2010 - Home Sweet Homeland - Studio Theatre - Written by Joanna Rush; Directed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett