Promenade at McPherson Theatre

poster March 29, 2012

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts will present Promenade, Tuesday, April 3 through Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m. All performances will be held at McPherson Theatre (2 Ames Plaza East, Bloomington).

Promenade follows the story of two prisoners who escape from prison into a world that seems to be viewed through Lewis Carroll’s looking glass. With book and lyrics by Maria Irene Fornes and music by Al Carmines, the absurdist musical is the recipient of an Obie Award.

Tickets are currently on sale at the McPherson Theatre box office. General admission is $12 for the Tuesday through Thursday performances and $14 on Friday and Saturday. Student tickets are $2 with a valid school ID and senior tickets are available for $1 off the general rate. The box office hours are Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For additional information or to reserve tickets, contact the box office at (309) 556-3232 or visit www.iwu.edu/theatre.

Cast Members: Will Henke (105), Isaac Sherman (106), Caitlin Borek (Servant), Peter Studlo (Jailer), Rachel Grimes (Mother), Michael Holding (Mayor), Roz Prickel (Rosita), Jenna Haimes (Miss I), Laura Martino (Miss O), Abby Root (Miss U), Joey Chu (Mr. R), Josh Levinson (Mr. S), Ben Mulgrew (Mr. T), Marek Zurowski (Dishwasher), and Zach Mahler (Waiter).

Production Team:Jean Kerr (Director), Sandy DeAthos-Meers (Music Director), Bernadette Brennan (Scenic Designer), Marcia McDonald (Costume Designer), Steven Sakowski (Lighting Designer), Ian Scarlato (Sound Designer), and Liz Carlson (Stage Manager).

Contact: Sylvia Zukowski ’12, (309) 556-3181, univcomm@iwu.edu