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September 26, 2005 - Hastings College to present In The West
(Hastings, Neb.) The Hastings College Theatre Department will present In the West in a premiere Midwest performance, Thursday – Saturday, Oct. 6 – 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m., in Scott Studio Theatre. The box office opens Thursday, Sept. 29, and remains open weekdays from 12 to 5 p.m. Call (402) 461-7380, or e-mail tickets@hastings.edu. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and non-Hastings College students. In the West was created in 1985 in reaction to Richard Avedon’s photo exhibit “In the American West,” which premiered in Fort Worth, Texas, and portrayed Westerners. Created by a group of 21 actors, writers and directors in a workshop in Texas, In the West was conceived by Jim Fritzler, associate professor of theatre arts, and depicts true stories of what really happened in the West. The production will include 20, 10-minute monologues. In the West is self-directed. Each cast member draws the name of another cast member and they are responsible for directing each other. There will be live music prior to each performance. Photos used in the production were created by Dr. David Lovekin, Hastings College professor of philosophy and chair of the department. Stage manager is Bethany LaForce, junior, daughter of Gail LaForce/William LaForce, Sterling, Colo., and assistant stage manager is Luis Ayala, sophomore, son of Diego/Tammy Ayala, Neligh, Neb. Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 61 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered. The college was cited among top liberal arts colleges, national bachelor’s category, in U.S.News and World Report, America’s Best Colleges 2006, and was listed as a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review 2006. Cast members and their monologues:In Mrs. Rivera’s Classroom – Gabriela Ayala, senior, Diego/Tammy Ayala, Neligh, Neb.Why I Did It – Lacey Brady, senior, John/Darla Brady, Anton, Colo.One Who Left – Jessica Brock, junior, Craig/Bonnie Brock, Bertrand, Neb. I Saw the Light – Rachael Cassiday, senior, Jerry/Cheryl Cassiday, Chadron, Neb. Rasslin’ Romance – Angela Christie, freshman, Mary Snyder/Ken Christie, Scottsbluff, Neb.Jimmy Laremore – Ben Clark, M/M Charles Clark, Aurora, Neb.Buddy – Bob Gilmore, freshman, Richard/Christine Gilmore, Omaha, Neb.Mickey Cruthers – Luke Jensen, senior, H. James/Leilani Jensen, Broken Bow, Neb.Not Tuff Enough – Sarah Jones, Michael/Debra Jones, Hoskins, Neb.Jim Henry Henley’s Hemi V-8 – Camron Johnson, senior, Laurie Johnson, Dorchester, Neb. Be Ye Not Forgetful – Erin Mundus, senior, Cheri Wolfe/Stuart Mundus, Ayr, Neb.End of the World – Krista Olson, sophomore, Rodney/Sharon Olson, Blue Hill, Neb.Battlefield – Nick Sanchez, junior, Veronica King/Arthur Sanchez, Englewood, Colo.#143,999 – Kyle Sandall, senior, Wayne/Julia Sandall, Bellevue, Neb.Souvenirs – Colin Sandall, junior, Wayne/Julia Sandall, Bellevue, Neb.Million Dollar Idea – Maurianna Shelbourn, senior, Susan Goodrich, Lincoln, Neb./Jimmy Shelbourn, Beatrice, Neb. Sayrah – Katy Steurer, junior, Colleen Stanfill/Robert Steurer, Boon, Colo. Darn Good Advice – Sarah Vaughn, sophomore, Richard/Delores Vaughn, Omaha, Neb. Dad in a Nutshell – Noah Whitmore, freshman, Michael/Addie Whitmore, Plattsmouth, Neb. Edge of the Great Plains – Nathaniel Wilson, junior, Nicholas/Emma Wilson, Greybull, Wyo. Crew: *denotes crew headScenic-*Brian Bonn, junior, Donna Prete, Lone Tree, Colo. Anthony Holys, freshman, Edward/Judith Holys, North Platte, Neb. Zach Boyd, freshman, Robert/Lisa Boyd, Hastings, Neb. Aaron Blackman, freshman, Susan Blackman/Raymond Blackman, Valparaiso, Neb. Lane Sorensen, sophomore, Susan Harvey/Kurt Sorensen, Eagle, Neb.Lighting-*Neil Sorensen, sophomore, Susan Harvey/Kurt Sorensen, Eagle, Neb.Carrie Moore, freshman, Lee/Carolyn Petersen, Valentine, Neb.Brittany Hemmann, Amherst, Neb. Justin Roth, senior, David/Kim Roth, Hastings, Neb.Costumes-*John Sherlock, junior, Larry/Shelly Sherlock, Murray, Neb. Melanie Hiatt, sophomore, Micheal/Lisa Hiatt, Harvard, Neb. Whitney Bottom, freshman, Mark/Renae Bottom, Grant, Neb. Properties-*Amber Parker, sophomore, Jeffrey/Tammy Parker, Plattsmouth, Neb.Anna Kippley, freshman, George/Deborah Kippley, Papillion, Neb. Beth Eager, junior, Jack/Carol Eager, Ashland, Neb. Sound-*Tessa Mak, sophomore, Dave/Mindy Mak, Elwood, Neb. Emily Gilchrist, freshman, Thomas/Elizabeth Gilchrist, Craig, Colo.Box Office-*Melanie HiattTessa MakCorey VomWeg, freshman, Wayne/Marcia VomWeg, Hastings, Neb. Ashten Purviance, freshman, Bruce/Kimberly Purviance, Spencer, Neb. Ryan Salisbury, freshman, Ryan/Donna Salisbury, Hastings, Neb.PR/House- *Beth Carlson, sophomore, Jonathan/Margaret Carlson, Scottsbluff, Neb. Meggan Lloyd, freshman, Richard/Monica Lloyd, Hastings, Neb.Lighting Operator-*Mykky Duncan, junior, Scott/Patricia Duncan, Hastings, Neb. Note to media: Press photos may be taken Monday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., or Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Please do not interrupt a regular performance.
September 26, 2005 - Hastings College to present In The West
(Hastings, Neb.) The Hastings College Theatre Department will present In the West in a premiere Midwest performance, Thursday – Saturday, Oct. 6 – 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m., in Scott Studio Theatre. The box office opens Thursday, Sept. 29, and remains open weekdays from 12 to 5 p.m. Call (402) 461-7380, or e-mail tickets@hastings.edu. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and non-Hastings College students. In the West was created in 1985 in reaction to Richard Avedon’s photo exhibit “In the American West,” which premiered in Fort Worth, Texas, and portrayed Westerners. Created by a group of 21 actors, writers and directors in a workshop in Texas, In the West was conceived by Jim Fritzler, associate professor of theatre arts, and depicts true stories of what really happened in the West. The production will include 20, 10-minute monologues. In the West is self-directed. Each cast member draws the name of another cast member and they are responsible for directing each other. There will be live music prior to each performance. Photos used in the production were created by Dr. David Lovekin, Hastings College professor of philosophy and chair of the department. Stage manager is Bethany LaForce, junior, daughter of Gail LaForce/William LaForce, Sterling, Colo., and assistant stage manager is Luis Ayala, sophomore, son of Diego/Tammy Ayala, Neligh, Neb. Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 61 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered. The college was cited among top liberal arts colleges, national bachelor’s category, in U.S.News and World Report, America’s Best Colleges 2006, and was listed as a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review 2006. Cast members and their monologues:In Mrs. Rivera’s Classroom – Gabriela Ayala, senior, Diego/Tammy Ayala, Neligh, Neb.Why I Did It – Lacey Brady, senior, John/Darla Brady, Anton, Colo.One Who Left – Jessica Brock, junior, Craig/Bonnie Brock, Bertrand, Neb. I Saw the Light – Rachael Cassiday, senior, Jerry/Cheryl Cassiday, Chadron, Neb. Rasslin’ Romance – Angela Christie, freshman, Mary Snyder/Ken Christie, Scottsbluff, Neb.Jimmy Laremore – Ben Clark, M/M Charles Clark, Aurora, Neb.Buddy – Bob Gilmore, freshman, Richard/Christine Gilmore, Omaha, Neb.Mickey Cruthers – Luke Jensen, senior, H. James/Leilani Jensen, Broken Bow, Neb.Not Tuff Enough – Sarah Jones, Michael/Debra Jones, Hoskins, Neb.Jim Henry Henley’s Hemi V-8 – Camron Johnson, senior, Laurie Johnson, Dorchester, Neb. Be Ye Not Forgetful – Erin Mundus, senior, Cheri Wolfe/Stuart Mundus, Ayr, Neb.End of the World – Krista Olson, sophomore, Rodney/Sharon Olson, Blue Hill, Neb.Battlefield – Nick Sanchez, junior, Veronica King/Arthur Sanchez, Englewood, Colo.#143,999 – Kyle Sandall, senior, Wayne/Julia Sandall, Bellevue, Neb.Souvenirs – Colin Sandall, junior, Wayne/Julia Sandall, Bellevue, Neb.Million Dollar Idea – Maurianna Shelbourn, senior, Susan Goodrich, Lincoln, Neb./Jimmy Shelbourn, Beatrice, Neb. Sayrah – Katy Steurer, junior, Colleen Stanfill/Robert Steurer, Boon, Colo. Darn Good Advice – Sarah Vaughn, sophomore, Richard/Delores Vaughn, Omaha, Neb. Dad in a Nutshell – Noah Whitmore, freshman, Michael/Addie Whitmore, Plattsmouth, Neb. Edge of the Great Plains – Nathaniel Wilson, junior, Nicholas/Emma Wilson, Greybull, Wyo. Crew: *denotes crew headScenic-*Brian Bonn, junior, Donna Prete, Lone Tree, Colo. Anthony Holys, freshman, Edward/Judith Holys, North Platte, Neb. Zach Boyd, freshman, Robert/Lisa Boyd, Hastings, Neb. Aaron Blackman, freshman, Susan Blackman/Raymond Blackman, Valparaiso, Neb. Lane Sorensen, sophomore, Susan Harvey/Kurt Sorensen, Eagle, Neb.Lighting-*Neil Sorensen, sophomore, Susan Harvey/Kurt Sorensen, Eagle, Neb.Carrie Moore, freshman, Lee/Carolyn Petersen, Valentine, Neb.Brittany Hemmann, Amherst, Neb. Justin Roth, senior, David/Kim Roth, Hastings, Neb.Costumes-*John Sherlock, junior, Larry/Shelly Sherlock, Murray, Neb. Melanie Hiatt, sophomore, Micheal/Lisa Hiatt, Harvard, Neb. Whitney Bottom, freshman, Mark/Renae Bottom, Grant, Neb. Properties-*Amber Parker, sophomore, Jeffrey/Tammy Parker, Plattsmouth, Neb.Anna Kippley, freshman, George/Deborah Kippley, Papillion, Neb. Beth Eager, junior, Jack/Carol Eager, Ashland, Neb. Sound-*Tessa Mak, sophomore, Dave/Mindy Mak, Elwood, Neb. Emily Gilchrist, freshman, Thomas/Elizabeth Gilchrist, Craig, Colo.Box Office-*Melanie HiattTessa MakCorey VomWeg, freshman, Wayne/Marcia VomWeg, Hastings, Neb. Ashten Purviance, freshman, Bruce/Kimberly Purviance, Spencer, Neb. Ryan Salisbury, freshman, Ryan/Donna Salisbury, Hastings, Neb.PR/House- *Beth Carlson, sophomore, Jonathan/Margaret Carlson, Scottsbluff, Neb. Meggan Lloyd, freshman, Richard/Monica Lloyd, Hastings, Neb.Lighting Operator-*Mykky Duncan, junior, Scott/Patricia Duncan, Hastings, Neb. Note to media: Press photos may be taken Monday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., or Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Please do not interrupt a regular performance.
