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'Pippin' Comes to WIU's Hainline Theatre April 3-7

March 26, 2019

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MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance will present the musical "Pippin" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, April 3-6 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7 in Hainline Theatre.

The production is directed by Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance Lysa Fox, with musical direction by Professor of Music Matt Bean.

The musical is about young prince Pippin, heir to the Frankish throne, who is in search of the secret of true happiness and fulfillment.

"It's a beautiful show that I believe resonates with us all as humans - What is my journey? What's it supposed to be? What parts of my life are for me and what parts are for other people? A big question in the show is finding "complete fulfillment," said Fox. "What does that mean? Is it even achievable? At the end of the day, it's your story to tell - only you can decide that. Some people might not like it - but it only matters if you do."

The cast includes:

Charles
Logan Edris, a senior musical theatre major from Milford, IL

Pippin
Eric Clemons, a junior musical theatre major from Sellersburg, IN

Leading Player
Nissi Shalome, a senior musical theatre major from South Holland, IL

Fastrada
Jessica Patrick, a sophomore musical theatre major from Evergreen Park, IL

Catherine
Libby Crawford, a senior musical theatre major from Marshalltown, IA

Bertha
Paige Woods, a senior musical theatre major from Heyworth, IL

Lewis
Joseph Collins, a junior musical theatre major from Sherrard, IL

Ensemble
Marrisha Devereueawax-Coates, a senior music major from Rockford, IL
Megan Graal, a sophomore musical theatre major from West Chicago, IL
Kaelin Lopriore, a senior theatre major from Lake in the Hills, IL
Kiera Martin, a senior musical theatre major from Bloomington, IL
Andrew Harper, a freshman musical theatre major from Bartlett, IL
Danny Hollander, a freshman musical theatre major from Palatine, IL
Caleb Johnson, a junior musical theatre major from Lewistown, IL
Colin Stansky, a junior musical theatre major from Florence, AL

Tickets are $15 for the public, $13 for senior citizens and youth and free to WIU students with a valid student identification card.

For more information, call (309) 298-2900 or visit wiu.edu/cofac/theatre.




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