Revival of DeWitt Community Theater, On The Edge Productions, kicks off with a big laugh!
DeWitt, IA – The Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center (CDPAC) kicks off it’s 5th Anniversary Performance Series with performances by the new DeWitt Community Theater group, On The Edge Productions. MIDSUMMER/JERSEY. The shows will be held on Saturday, July 30th at 7:30pm and Sunday, July 31st at 3:00pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). Tickets may be purchased at DeWitt City Hall or at the door, one hour prior to each show.
The May casting call brought in 24 actors from surrounding communities of Grand Mound, Clinton, Davenport, Goose Lake, Charlotte, Eldridge and DeWitt. It is a big commitment to be a part of the cast. Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday nights at the CDPAC. The actors have used this time not only rehearse lines and stage setup, but to also perfect their Jersey accents.
About the play MIDSUMMER/JERSEY by Ken Ludwig
Midsummer/Jersey is a hilarious re-telling of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey. The story revolves around the impending marriage of the Governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school crushes, a lively crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon.
The night takes a magical turn when Oberon and the impish Puck arrive on the scene armed with a powerful love potion and a desire for mischief making. With several weddings and the acting careers of six beauticians hanging in the balance, the lovers take to the boardwalk, backed by pop music and an iPhone-obsessed wood sprite.
About the Director, Liz Sager
Elizabeth Sager graduated from Central High School in 2004, and then studied theatre and history at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. After getting her MFA from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, she lived and worked in New York City, working in various theatres. She currently has a "survival job" in Davenport, and is working towards getting back into professional theatre.
About the Assistant Director, Ramsey Hinkle
Ramsey Hinkle graduated from Missouri Southern and has taught for eight years, two within the Central DeWitt Community School District. She has directed two high school musicals and two high school plays. She is the school coordinator for the CDPAC.
About the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center
The Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center (CDPAC) is a state-of-the-art venue for plays, musicals, concerts, recitals, comedians, dancers, speakers, business meetings and other events. The auditorium offers 799 seats, technically advanced lighting and sound systems, and a C7 Yamaha Grand Piano Disclavier.
The performing arts center is part of a $28 million addition to Central DeWitt Community High School in DeWitt, IA. It opened to the public in 2011. The Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center is a non-profit auditorium which contracts six to eight professional performing artist groups from all over the nation, to perform throughout the year during the performance series.
Contact Angela Yender, CDPAC Events Coordinator, for more information on the 2016-2017 Performance Series: 563-249-8541 or angela.yender@
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