Auditions of gospel singers and gospel groups  for a benefit musical will be held on  Sat. May 19 from 2pm until 4:30 pm at the 25th street Library in Canton.  Performers will be paid.

The musical, “THE CARAVAN OF GOSPEL” will be held on June 29th at the Canton Palace Theatre.  It’s a benefit for Haiti to rebuild a school in that country.  The Youth Choir from Haiti will be singing after the performance of the musical. 

For more information, contact Kathy Mitchell kthmit@aol.com
Phone:  330.327.6554

Since 1994, Kathy Mitchell and Lois DiGiacomo, have created community events for entertainment, for education and to benefit worthy causes.   Their first production inspired the creation of the RAINBOW REPERTORY COMPANY, a non-profit theatrical touring company.

Their newest production is an original musical entitled, “The Caravan of Gospel”, which will be performed on June 29, 2012 at the Canton Palace Theatre.

THE CARAVAN OF GOSPEL tells the story of Albertina Walker, dubbed the “Star maker and the Queen of Gospel Music”.  Great artists such as Sam Cooke, James Cleveland, Aretha Franklin, Shirley Ceasar, Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews, Cassietta George, Loleatta Holloway, and Donny Hathaway are a part of Albertina’s story and will be included in the performance. 

Three causes will benefit through this original musical: An Elementary School in Haiti – Community Outreach for Positive Alternative Training (COPAT), and The Rainbow Repertory Co.  
 
In 1994, Lois DiGiacomo wrote a biographical play, THE FENCES BETWEEN, about Dr. Norma Marcere, who was portrayed by Kathy Mitchell.  This play toured for several years in northeast Ohio to audiences totaling 12,000. Shortly after this premiere, DiGiacomo and Mitchell formed the Rainbow Repertory Company, as a non-profit theatrical touring company.

Rainbow Productions include entertainment for all ages, as well as educational programs and social issue plays serving all community sectors.  Clients include northeast Ohio school districts (elementary through college level), community and social service agencies.  A majority of the educational programs are original works commissioned by clients and written by DiGiacomo and Mitchell.

Canton, OH- The Rainbow Repertory Company and Coming Together Stark County announce the production of “ ‘Listening In’ American History 1809 – 2010.” The play will be performed by the Rainbow Repertory Company actors on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7 p.m. in Cable Recital Hall in the Cultural Center for the Arts at 1001 Market Avenue North in Canton. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students.   

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LISTENING IN….An Historical Chat returns on February 23 in Canton.  

Featuring:  Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Mahalia Jackson, Susan B. Anthony, Malcolm X, Dorothy Wright and W.E.B. DeBois.

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Our next performance answers the rock and roll question, “Who wrote the book of love”? 

Join us on February 10th as we celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day with our “Book of Love” Show…featuring 7 talented singers…with Steve Dallas!

Steve Dallas is a widely known in the Canton, Akron and Cleveland Ohio area as a musician performing for weddings, anniversary parties, company banquets, piano concerts and any occasion where fine music is needed.

This Cleveland, Akron Canton Columbus Ohio Musician performs the well known classics as well as the great movie themes and standard swing tunes from the 30?s and 40?s.   Reserve Your Seat Now:

Schedule Your Reservations Now:
Price $45 which includes Dinner & Show
Tozzi’s on 12th 
(formerly the Four Winds Restaurant)
330.477.7515

The Scenarios
Group

December 10, 2011

You are all cordially invited to come hear
“A Flashback in TIME”
DooWop, Pop, and Rock n Roll
Featuring sounds from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s
AT

Tozzi’s on 12th
4210 12th St. NW.
For Information Call: (330) 477-7515
Saturday, December 10th
2:00pm -3:45pm
Lunch Starts @ 1:00pm
Show 2:00p.m.
Show & Meal Cost – $30.00

Do you remember?
Visit the Cabaret to enjoy the music of a memorable time.
Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Dance the afternoon away.

All CABARET performances
Tozzi’s on 12th 
(formerly the Four Winds Restaurant)
330.477.7515

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the devastating events of September 11, 2001, the Rainbow Repertory Company kicks off the 2011-2012 season 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 Guys’ was written just after the national tragedy for the NYC stage and starred Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murray.

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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 Rainbow Repertory Company kicks off the 2011-2012 season 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. [Read more...]

the following are two recent awards

Timken Alumni of the Year
June 25, 2010
Lois DiGiacomo
Timken Grad 1957
Founder of Rainbow 1994

DIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD
October 28, 2010
Coming Together Stark County
awarded Rainbow Repertory Co. the DIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD in recognition for our  attention to inclusion since our incorporation in 1994.

Do you want to tell the “STORY” of your organization or project?
Rainbow’s playwright/directors have worked with all community sectors to write speeches, programs or plays….
Call 330.456.7397
for more information!