Spring Break
'Li'l Abner' cast, crew ready to entertain you
Lanny Newton
Issue date: 3/25/09 Section: A & E
The Gardner-Webb University theater section and Fine Arts department will present the classical Broadway musical "Li'l Abner" from April 1-4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dover Theater of Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center.
This musical is based on Al Capp's famous comic strip about hillbillies in the fictitious town of Dogpatch, Ky.
Student-actor Marcesa Pace summed up the basic story, saying, "It's a love story between Abner and Daisy Mae."
She described Dogpatch as a town that is kind of backwards.
"The women are in charge of the men, and they chase the men in order to find love!"
The theater section has been working on "Li'l Abner" for quite some time now, according to its technical director Professor Chris Keene.
"We began discussion for "Li'l Abner" last spring, and we officially began working on "Li'l Abner" back in the fall," he said.
Auditions took place in December and rehearsals began after Christmas break, according to cast and crew members. There are about students and staff members working to bring the musical to life.
Acting rehearsals take place from 7-10 p.m. most nights, and the technical crew works several hours each night, too.
"Musicals require four times as much work on all levels, and we're hoping we get a good response from our audience," Keene said.
"The theater, Fine Arts and students from other majors have all taken part in this collaboration for "Li'l Abner."
"So, I really hope everybody enjoys this play, and leaves having a good feeling, and knowing they've enjoyed themselves."
Tickets for the performances are only $2 in advance for GWU students and faculty, but $5 at the door. For those who aren't a student or faculty member, the cost is $8.
Tickets can be purchased in the theater and Fine Arts departments.
This musical is based on Al Capp's famous comic strip about hillbillies in the fictitious town of Dogpatch, Ky.
Student-actor Marcesa Pace summed up the basic story, saying, "It's a love story between Abner and Daisy Mae."
She described Dogpatch as a town that is kind of backwards.
"The women are in charge of the men, and they chase the men in order to find love!"
The theater section has been working on "Li'l Abner" for quite some time now, according to its technical director Professor Chris Keene.
"We began discussion for "Li'l Abner" last spring, and we officially began working on "Li'l Abner" back in the fall," he said.
Auditions took place in December and rehearsals began after Christmas break, according to cast and crew members. There are about students and staff members working to bring the musical to life.
Acting rehearsals take place from 7-10 p.m. most nights, and the technical crew works several hours each night, too.
"Musicals require four times as much work on all levels, and we're hoping we get a good response from our audience," Keene said.
"The theater, Fine Arts and students from other majors have all taken part in this collaboration for "Li'l Abner."
"So, I really hope everybody enjoys this play, and leaves having a good feeling, and knowing they've enjoyed themselves."
Tickets for the performances are only $2 in advance for GWU students and faculty, but $5 at the door. For those who aren't a student or faculty member, the cost is $8.
Tickets can be purchased in the theater and Fine Arts departments.
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posted 6/28/10 @ 4:43 PM EST
I will be making it out for this one.
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