Scranton Shakespeare Festival Returns This Month

Posted on June 1, 2022 by The Dunmorean

Another decade of free, professional theater is coming to Northeastern Pennsylvania as Scranton Shakespeare Festival is busy gearing up for Season 11. This summer, SSF’s repertory of Shakespearean plays and musicals will transport audiences to worlds both known and unknown, futuristic and nostalgic.⁠

The 2022 season will open with a musical originally planned for Summer 2020. “We Will Rock You,” the Queen jukebox musical set in a not-far off Orwellian world, will be followed by one of William Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedies, “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” which is evocative of all your favorite 90s romance movies.

Then, Scranton Shakes presents the decadent and highly-stylized musical “Sweet Charity,” based on a Federico Fellini film, written for the stage by Neil Simon, and directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse.

The season will conclude with SSF’s Youth Ensemble’s second inaugural production with the dark and daring cult classic “Heathers the Musical.”⁠

All shows will be performed at Lackawanna College Theater and at a renovated, intimate venue at The Marketplace at Steamtown.

⁠Box office opens June 23. Performances begin June 30.

Dunmore Lions Welcome New Member

Posted on June 1, 2022 by The Dunmorean

The Dunmore Lions are extremely proud that Elizabeth Zangardi has accepted membership in our Club.

Beth has an extensive background in management and is coordinator of the Shared Ride Service for the County of Lackawanna County (COLTS). She is also a Council woman for the Borough of Dunmore and a board member of Scranton Sewer Authority. Beth is a volunteer for Saint Anthony’s Memorial Park Association and the Borough of Dunmore Mosaics Committee. Her installation was held at the Fireside Restaurant, Dunmore.

Pictured from left are: Lion Sponsor Leo Wentline Jr., Beth Zangardi, and Lion President Jim Aita.

Over the years members have found that the Lions Club offer many opportunities for personal growth in the largest service organization in the world. An added benefit is the incomparable feeling of volunteering. For information on becoming a member contact membership chairman Jim Colangelo at 570-466-5058

Sherry’s Royalettes Perform at PNC Field

Posted on June 1, 2022 by The Dunmorean

Sherry’s Royalettes performed at PNC field for a Scranton/ Wilkes Barre Railriders baseball game on Friday evening May 13. The group is under the direction of Sherry Nicolais assisted by Nicole Pizzola.