The Rainbow Repertory Company commemorates September 11 with a production of ‘The Guys,’ a play based on the true story of a female editor and a New York City fire captain whom she helped to write eight eulogies for the men he lost on 9/11. The first performance will take place on September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Merging Hearts Holistic Center, 3751 Burrshire Drive NW in Canton. Call 330-451-6214 or visit www.merginghearts.org for tickets, which are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Merging Hearts Holistic Center.
Canton, OH- “After seeing this play, you will never pass a fire station, hear a fire siren or see a picture of a fireman the same way again! You will never forget your experience or the event again!” – ‘The Guys’ producer/director Lois DiGiacomo
The second performance will be held on September 11 at 7 p.m. at Fieldcrest, 1346 Easthill Street, SE in North Canton. Tickets are $22 and available by calling Fieldcrest at 330-966-2222. The ticket price, which includes taxes, but not gratuity, covers the performance, appetizers, dessert and soft beverages. A cash bar will be available. Doors open at 6 p.m., the performance begins at 7 p.m.
This is the fifth year of production of ‘The Guys’. The Rainbow Repertory Co. premiered this play in 2008.The Rainbow Repertory Company is a non-profit traveling troupe of professional dramatists and playwrights creating theatre for education and entertainment. They serve area schools, social services agencies and community organizations.
The Rainbow Repertory Company was established in 1994 by Lois DiGiacomo with the mission of advancing the community through the arts. The RRC writes client-specific plays and programs, and is funded through the continuing support of proceeds from performances of the Canton Cabaret Dinner Theatre. More information is available at www.rainbowrep.com.
