[NEohioPAL]Kent State University presents LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL

[emadden]

FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE:
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE  PRESENTS  PULITZER  PRIZE  
WINNING  STORY

       Kent, Ohio =96 Directed by Marya Bednerik, Look Homeward, Angel runs 
April 19 =96 28, 2002 at Kent State University=92s School of Theatre and Dance.  
Based on the Pulitzer

Prize winning novel by Thomas Wolfe, this play presents a unique look into 
southern life.  Set in 1916 North Carolina, the Gants struggle to keep their 
family together.  Dr. Marya Bednerik directs an experienced cast of students 
in this touching drama with some innovative new twists.  Look Homeward, Angel 
will be presented in Wright-Curtis Theatre of the Music & Speech Building on 
the Main Kent State University campus and runs April 19 =96 28th.  Performances 
are Tuesday through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM.

The cast of Look Homeward, Angel includes:

Brian Hurst (Ben Gant)                     *Chris Seiler (Jake Clatt)
Geoff Knox (Eugene Gant)=09=09   Kyle Carroll (Florry Mangle)
*Adam Hoffman (Luke Gant)=09=09   Bethany Steiner (Mrs. Clatt)
Lara Mielcarek (Eliza Gant)=09=09   Katie Conti ((Miss Brown)
*Cliff Bailey (W.O. Gant)=09=09   Nick Horton (Mr. Farrell)
Darcie Beddell (Helen Gant Barton)=09  *Sarah Lyon (Laura James)
Jim Courim (Hugh Barton)=09=09   Joshua Johnston (Dr. Maguire)
*Dan D=92Amico (Will Pentland)=09=09   Dan Hendrock (Tarkington)
Anne Marie Pinto (Mrs. Pert)=09=09   Yolanda Davis (Madame Elizabeth)

* Denotes graduate student in the MFA acting program at Kent State University.

       Tickets range from $7 =96 10, with discounts available for students, 
seniors and KSU Faculty and Staff.  The box office hours are 12 PM =96 5 PM, 
Mondays =96 Fridays and one hour before performance times.  The box office will 
also be open on Saturdays from 2:30 PM =96 6:30 PM during the week of 
production.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 330-672-2497.  The box office 
accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.


For more information:  Elisabeth Madden
                       Interim Managing Director
                       emadden at kent.edu
                       330-672-0103 (phone)
                       330-672-2889 (fax)


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Elisabeth Madden
Interim Managing Director
School of Theatre & Dance
Porthouse Theatre