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April 3, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"Playgoers, I bid you welcome. The theatre is a temple, and we are here to worship the
gods of comedy and tragedy. Tonight, I am pleased to announce a comedy. We shall employ
every device we know in our desire to divert you."
And divert you they will! Temple College Fine Arts program is pleased to announce its
upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The
Forum.” The show will lead you through a story of love, scandal, adventure, kidnapping, reunions,
saucy women, and the overall hilarious antics of its characters.
Running April 20-22, the musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students/senior citizens.
It all takes place on a street in Rome, around and about three houses. First, the house of
Erronious, a befuddled old man who is in search of his children stolen in infancy by pirates.
Second, the house of Lycus, a buyer and seller of beautiful women. And finally, the house of
Senex, who lives with his wife and son. Also in this house lives Pseudolus, slave to the son.
The story line evolves around Pseudolus and his desperate wanting to be free. After much
commotion, he is offered his freedom if he can unite his master Hero with the lovely Philia. Here
comes the twist...Plilia is a courtesan in the house of Lycus and has been sold to a Captain who is
on his way to pick her up. This leads to many devious plans throughout the show as Pseudolus gets
caught up trying to win his freedom.
Cast members for the show are Michael Morris as Pseudolus, Al Alford as Senex, Brandon
Gott as Lycus, Julian Waneck as Hysterium, John Marion as Erronious, Ryan Malsbary as Hero,
Ashlee Boyd as Philia, Jonathan Smith as Captain Miles Gloriosus, and Ashlie Shuttlesworth as
Domina. Courtesans in the house of Lycus are Kendra Beck as Panacea, Martha Waneck as
Ttintinabula, Tricia Studer as Vibrata, Michelle Atkins and Carla Hartley as The Geminae, and
Amber Long as Gymnasia. The other courtesan is Lauren Tweedle. The Proteans are played by
Kevin Stanley, Jimmy Morales and George Chapman.
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For the first time, the TC Orchestra program, Theatre program, and Choral Program are
coming together on a show. The Temple College Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Stephen
Crawford, will be playing for the show. Sherry Millican, TC's Director of Choral activities, is the
Musical Director/Director/Choreographer for the Show.
Theatre director Al Alford is also directing as well as acting in the show. Sandra Miller is
Set/Light designer for the show. Under her direction, the Theatre Stage Craft class is building the
set, designing costumes, getting props, and running lights and sound. Valeria Pitrucha is the
rehearsal accompanist and will also be playing for the show.
Tickets for the show may be purchased at the door or by calling the Temple College Fine
Arts Office at (254) 298-8555.
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