YAMO tackles presidential politics…and everything else

YAMO, Evanston Township High School’s annual student revue, opens Friday, October 12, for a seven-night run in the school’s Upstairs Theater. Now in its 55th year, this student-run production involves well over 125 students as writers, directors, actors, singers, musicians, and stage crew and always draws sell-out audiences. 

This year’s laugh-fest, subtitled “Occupy LOL Street,” lampoons such weighty topics as the presidential election, Occupy Wall Street, Tyler Perry’s “Medea” films, the “Teen Mom” TV show, and “The Avengers” trying to make a living in today’s economy, among other targets for humor. 

Show dates are October 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27; all performances begin at 7:30pm. Tickets at $10 are available through the ETHS Fine Arts Box Office number (847-424-7848), or at the door. Call in advance to check ticket availability. This show sells out fast! 

The Upstairs Theater lobby is handicapped accessible by elevator. Parking for YAMO is best in the school’s rear parking lot; enter off of Lake or Church Sts.