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Assassins,
a musical
July 11 - July 26, 2008
book by John Weidman, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Andy Urschel
Assisted by Jim Thorp
Musical Direction by Trish Hale
Bold, original, surreal, disturbing, thought-provoking and
alarmingly funny, "Assassins" is perhaps the most
controversial musical ever written.
This most American of musicals lays bare the lives of nine
individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the
President of the United States, in a one-act historical
"revusical" that explores the dark side of the American
experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald,
Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and
space, taking us on a nightmarish rollercoaster ride in
which assassins and would-be assassins from different
historical periods meet, interact and in an intense final
scene inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of
the American Dream.
An intimate acting piece for a largely male ensemble cast,
"Assassins" contains some of the finest scene writing in
recent memory as well as a brilliant, melodic score which
pastiches American music throughout the ages, from folk to
ragtime to 1970s soft rock. Its modest production
requirements and educational qualities make it a perfect
show for schools and smaller theatre companies. Its daring
makes it ideal for any group looking for a unique,
challenging theatrical experience.
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 8pm
Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 8pm
Friday, July 18, 2008 at 8pm
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8pm
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 2:30pm
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 8pm
Friday, July 25, 2008 at 8pm
Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 8pm
Balladeer - Karl Berner
John Wilkes Booth - Steven Becker
Sara Jane Moore - Stephanie Naumoff
Leon Czolgosz - Brian Sherwinski
Samuel Byck - Jason Utesch
Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme - Sherry VerWey
John Hinckley - Trevor Bruss
Giuseppe Zangara - Jay Hill
Charles Guiteau - Bruce Berner
Ensemble - Troy Yeager, Eric Berner, Brandon Berk,
Lisa MacAfee, Shannon Tacaks, Sheree Wheeler-Gudeman
Adults $18
Seniors (62 & up) $15
Students (21 & under) $15
Groups (10 or more) $15
Box Office (219) 464-1636
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