HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Commonwealth Theatre Company at Northern Kentucky University is proud to announce the casts and production teams for their 2015 Summer Dinner Theatre season. Performances begin in June.
THE SUNSHINE BOYS | By Neil Simon
June 3 – 21, 2015 | NKU Robert and Rosemary Stauss Theatre
The legendary comedy team of Lewis and Clark are no longer speaking to each other on or off the stage. But when these cranky comics are convinced to reunite for a TV special, who will get the last laugh? Can they get through their most famous sketch one last time without killing each other? Don’t miss Neil Simon’s comic masterpiece about showbiz, aging, and the true meaning of friendship.
- Joshua Steele as Ben Silverman
- Dave Roth as Al Lewis
- Herb Duval as Willie Clark
- Burgess Byrd as Miss Mackintosh
- Clayton Winstead as Floor Director
- Ellie Chancellor as Show Nurse
- Nate Netzley as Man in Sketch
- Director: Greg Procaccino
- Scenic Designer: Brett Bowling
- Costume Designer: Caren Young
- Lighting Designer: Terry Powell
- Sound Designer: Kevin Havlin
THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
By William Finn, Rachel Sheinkin, and Rebecca Feldman
July 8 – 26, 2015 | NKU Robert and Rosemary Stauss Theatre
An eclectic group of kids vie for the ultimate spelling trophy and along the way we learn their hopes and the humorous stories of their lives. As the contestants navigate their way through increasingly complex words, the adults (and a few audience members) help and hinder their progress. This hilarious and warmhearted tale of overachievers’ angst celebrates the triumph of doing the best you can.
- Alysun Mellick as Rona Lisa Piretti
- Dain Paige as Vice Principal Douglas Panch
- Christopher Richardson as Mitch Mahoney
- Spenser Smith as Chip Tolentino
- Haley Jones as Marcy Park
- Korey Harlow as Leaf Coneybear
- Madeleine Drees as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere
- Brandon Bentley as William Barfee
- Hannah Gregory as Olive Ostrovsky
- Director: Roderick Justice
- Music Director: Jamey Strawn
- Scenic Designer: Tyler Gabbard
- Costume Designer: Jeff Shearer
- Lighting Designer: Larry Csernik
- Sound Designer: Kevin Havlin
For more information call the NKU Fine Arts Box Office at 859.572.5464 or go to commonwealth.nku.edu
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