YLT Presents The Adventures of Zorro, Closes 7/3

YLT proudly presents the debut of an original production of The Adventures of Zorro, a family-friendly, swashbuckling adventure story. Zorro is the fictional, Spanish, heroic, masked outlaw who avenges the helpless and punishes the cruel. Since his creation in 1919 Zorro has been featured in numerous artistic outlets including books, films, television, radio, and comics. YLT's new stage version of the classic story is written by local playwright, Julie DiFebo.

Zorro, Spanish for "fox," is really the secret identity of Don Diego de la Vega, a nobleman and master living in the Spanish colonial era of California. As Zorro, he is cunning like a fox and difficult for authorities to catch. He dons his classic black cape, gaucho hat and mask while defending the people against tyranny and villainy. His weapon of choice is the rapier, which he often uses to leave his distinctive mark, a "Z" made with three quick cuts.

YLT's production is directed by John Smith, who wanted to direct this show because, "everybody loves Zorro." Smith can be seen on many stages in the Central Pennsylvania region including YLT, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Sight and Sound Theatre, and Fishing Creek. "I grew up on stage," says Smith. "But directing is a new experience for me and I have found it very rewarding. I have a very strong, solid cast, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done."

The Zorro cast features 35 local actors including Josh Olewiler as Zorro/Diego; Chamatee Mitchell as Esperanza; Chance Rohrbaugh as Matamoros; Dave Hamme as Alejandro de la Vega; Jennifer Bearman as Marisela de Castilla; Dave Kallstrom as Eduardo de Toledo; Jarik Hieronymus as Sargent Garcia; Hannah Dinneen as Bernardo; Katherine Andrews as Fernanda de Toledo; EmiLynn Barber as Governess Sofia; and Alec Lardarelle as Governor Vicente.

The Adventures of Zorro would not be complete without the exciting fight choreography by Leighann Subecz and Jason Rosnick. There is a great deal of sword play in this production as well as delightful comedy and romance. Dance choreography is by Melissa McGinley, costumes are by Lisa Gildea, and YLT Technical Director Bob McCleary also serves as set designer.

Performances end on July 3 at 3:00. Tickets are $10 and group discounts are offered. More information and tickets are available by calling the box office at 717-854-5715, 11 - 5, Monday through Friday, or visiting www.ylt.org. The Adventures of Zorro is part of the rabbittransit children's series with Media Sponsor, Flipside.

York Little Theatre, now enjoying its 78th season of shows, is a nonprofit community theatre which values and nurtures the irreplaceable role of the arts and is dedicated to engaging and enriching its entire, diverse community in the dramatic arts through a broad range of professionally directed, entertaining, stimulating, and sometimes provocative performances.

York Little Theatre is located at 27 South Belmont Street, York PA, just south of Market Street at the intersection of I83.

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