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Oakland opening the book on ‘Liz’ Friday

By Tribune Chronicle

YOUNGSTOWN — The comedy ‘‘The Book of Liz’’ opens Friday at the Oakland Center for the Arts.

The play is a collaboration between brother and sister David and Amy Sedaris, best known for their work independently. David Sedaris rose to fame with his humorous essays on National Public Radio and ‘‘This American Life.”

Amy Sedaris is a Second City Chicago veteran who created and starred in the Comedy Central series ‘‘Strangers with Candy.’’ ‘‘The Book of Liz’’ tells the story of the Squeamish brotherhood and Sister Elizabeth Donderstock, whose cheeseball recipe provides the primary source of income for the believers. Sister Elizabeth leaves the Amish-like existence of her fellow believers and ends up on a wondrous journey in the outside world.

Robert Dennick Joki directs the play, which features Eric McCrae, Brooke Slanina, Amato D’Apolito, Denise Glinatsis, Jennifer Kuzcek, Beth Farrow and Fran Comstock.

‘‘The Book of Liz’’ will be staged at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and April 6-7 and 13-14 at the Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $10 for students and can be reserved by calling 330-746-0404.