Eastern to Present "Working, The Musical"

Written by Kate Harner

                                                       Nora Cole

Willimantic, Conn. - Eastern Connecticut State University's Theatre Program will present "Working, the Musical," April 12-17 in the Harry Hope Theatre in Shafer Hall. The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on the evenings of April 12, 14, 15 and 16. A 6:30 p.m. performance will follow a 5 p.m. reception on April 13. Matinees will be presented at 11 a.m. on April 15 and 4 p.m. on April 17. The public is invited. Tickets are $5 for Eastern students and groups of 10 or more; $10 for Eastern faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; and $12 for the general public.

            "Working, The Musical," which is based on the novel by Studs Terkel, focuses on people from all walks of life sharing their stories about their jobs through song. The diversity of the characters emphasizes the changing dynamics in American society. The show ran on Broadway and became an American classic on national tour.

            The performance is directed by guest artist Nora Cole. Cole has directed previous shows at Eastern, including "The Head of Mary," "America, Hurrah!" and "The Black Girl in Search of God." She has also performed on Broadway and throughout the country in regional theatres in shows such as "Fences," "Jelly's Last Jam," "The Good Times Are Killing Me" and "Joe Turner's Come and Gone."

For reservations, call the Box Office at (860) 465-5123.