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Saturday, March 28, 2009

Early Spring Productions

The spring season is already under way in Winona with St. Mary’s University production of A Chorus Line, which runs through Monday. Vivian Fussillo’s take on Moleire’s The Imaginary Invalid plays next week at Winona State University, Thursday through Saturday.

A Chorus Line (Katie Derus)
The 17-member kick line rehearses for Saint Mary’s University’s production of A Chorus Line. (photo by Katie Derus/Winona Daily News)
Imaginary Patient (Katie Derus)
Ryan Hawkins, right, and Ali Dilger in WSU’s The Imaginary Invalid. (photo by Katie Derus/Winona Daily News)
The Senator Wore Pantyhose (Rory O’Driscoll)
Karen Dulak, left and Ann Kohner rehearse a scene from the dress rehearsal of The Senator Wore Pantyhose. (Photo by Rory O’Driscoll/Winona Daily News)
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
From left, Chris Bernard, Emily Whitcomb, Derek Sveen, Abbey Quandahl, Hunter Tibor and Emily Quandahl rehearse "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown."(Photo by Fred Schulze/Winona Daily News)

Next week also has two community theater offerings: The Fountain City Players with The Senator Wore Panythose and Rock Solid Youth Center with You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.

For the second year, spring also means the Commonweal’s annual Ibsen Festival and production of Ibsen. The Festival runs April 17 - 19 with Hedda Gabler opening April 16 for a two month run. Visit the Commonweal for details.

A Chorus Line

Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Edward Kleban,
Directed by Judy Meyers
St. Mary’s Department of Theater Arts

Mar. 27 - 30
Fri., Sat., Mon. shows at 7:30 pm, Sun. at 3 pm
Page Theatre

See story from Winona Daily News Visit the Page Theatre website for schedule and ticket information.

The Imaginary Invalid

by Moliere, Directed by Vivian Fusillo
Winona State Department of Theatre and Dance
April 2-4, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
WSU Performing Arts Center Mainstage

See story from Winona Daily News.
Visit the Winona State Theater and Dance Department website for schedule and ticket information.

The Senator Wore Panythose

by Billy Van Zandt and jane Milmore, Directed by Juddee Brone

Fountain City River Players
April 1 - 5, 7:30 p.m. (Sunday, 2 p.m.)
Fountain City Auditorium
42 N. Main St., Fountain City, Wisconsin.
608-687-7481

See the story from the Winona Daily News

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

by Clark Gesner, directeed by Sue Degallier
Rock Solid Youth Center
April 2 - 4, 7:30 p.m.
April 5, 4:00 p.m.
75 West 3rd Street, Winona, MN
507 452-2125

See the story from the Winona Daily News

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