Huntington College News Release
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Cast announced for sci-fi, rock n' roll frenzy
Annual spring musical rocks the HC stageClick here for photos from the show.
FOR RELEASE March 31, 1998
HUNTINGTON, IN— Ready for a Shakespearean, rock 'n roll, outer space adventure? Huntington College Theatre's production of Return to the Forbidden Planet promises to rock the Merillat Centre for the Arts main stage. Performances of Bob Carlton's zany musical are scheduled for April 23, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m. nightly.
"The story is loosely based on Shakespeare's The Tempest," explains director Dr. Don Rainbow, head of Huntington College's theatre department. "The show rockets along like a comic book spaceship headed for Mars. It will appeal to all generations -- just camp enough for today's crowd, and a nostalgic trip back in time for us old rock n' rollers. Granny, however, may grumble about the decibels!"
The show is "an exuberant onslaught of unashamed sci-fi humor and riotous music that leaves the audience screaming for more." It features rock hits of yesterday, including songs by the Beach Boys, Connie Francis, The Moody Blues, and Elvis. Rainbow said, "If you ever fell asleep in literature class and have a taste for rock n' roll, Return to the Forbidden Planet is the show for you!"
Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, "$20 for children under 5, and babies—don't even ask!" quips Rainbow. The show features giant alien tentacles and other scenes that may frighten young children. Tickets go on sale to the public Monday April 6. For further information, call the HC Theater Box Office at (260) 359-4275 weekdays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Return to the Forbidden Planet was written by Bob Carlton. Cast members include:
Dan Braun, a junior theater major from Clearwater, Florida, in the role of Systems Officer
Jami Cotton, a junior graphic design major from Huntington, Indiana, in the role of Petty Officer Sandy
Alicia Humbles, a sophomore vocal performance major from Franklin, Indiana, in the role of Gloria
Katy Monroe, a freshman from Roanoke, Indiana, in the role of Miranda
Dave O'Roark, a senior theater major from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, in the role of Ariel
Stacie Roth, a sophomore English major from Hicksville, Ohio, in the role of Petty Officer Donna
Rachael Shoppell, a sophomore vocal performance major from Churubusco, Indiana, in the role of Petty Officer Connie
Asa Swan, a senior history major from Campbellsville, Kentucky, in the role of Bosun
Joel Ward, a junior English major from Darlington, Pennsylvania, in the role of Dr. Prospero
Matt Webb, a senior theater major from Huntington, Indiana, in the role of Cookie
Ross Wheeler, a senior theater major from Ottawa, Illinois, in the role of Captain Tempest
Jennifer Wilding, a junior theater major from Crestwood Kentucky, in the role of Navigation Officer.
Theatre is one of many distinctive academic programs available at Huntington College. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington College offers high-quality academic programs "to equip men and women to impact our world for Christ." Located on a contemporary, wooded campus in Huntington, Indiana, the four-year liberal arts college offers graduate and undergraduate programs in nearly 50 concentrations.
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