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Sweet Charity

SummerStock Austin

July 28th through August 7th

Rollins Studio Theatre at The Long Center

SummerStock Austin (SSA) - the seasonal training program collaboration between St. Edward's University and Zilker Theatre Productions - launches its sixth anniversary season with the musicals Cabaret and Sweet Charity. The two productions will play in repertory, with Cabaret playing July 22nd through August 7th, and Sweet Charity playing July 28th through August 7th - both at the Rollins Theatre at The Long Center.

More than 100 students - from Central Texas, Houston and Dallas - auditioned and interviewed to be part of SumerStock Austin's sixth season. Student performers and crew were selected from St. Edward's University, Texas State University, Baylor University, AMDA and Juilliard School of the Arts, and the University of Texas at Austin - plus high school participants from McCallum, Bowie, Dripping Springs, Westwood, McNeil, Cedar Park, Vista Ridge, Leander, Blanco and Star Charter.

Based on Federico Fellini's screenplay Nights of Cabiria, Sweet Charity was originally choreographed and conceived by Bob Fosse, with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and book by Neil Simon. Top hats, canes, slinky costumes and Bob Fosse's stunning choreography typically outshine the true heart of this charming musical.

The driving force is a young woman trying to find relevance and fulfillment in an America that didn’t readily offer opportunities to women. On a more universal level, it’s also about being trapped - trapped in dead-end jobs, toxic relationships, and the gender roles imposed by a rigid, unimaginative value system.

Featuring well known songs such as “If My Friends Could See Me Now” and “Big Spender,” Sweet Charity is an upbeat, touching tale of a young woman's search for “Something Better.”

The production will be directed by Ginger Morris and choreographed by Vincent Sandoval. Michael McKelvey provides musical direction, with lighting and set design by Larry Lehew.

Performances dates and times are:

- Wednesday July 28th, at 7:30 p.m.

- Thursday July 29th, at 7:30 p.m.

- Friday July 30th, at 7:30 p.m.

- Saturday July 31st, at 7:30 p.m.

- Sunday August 1st, at 2 p.m.

- Wednesday August 4th at 7:30 p.m.

- Thursday August 5th at 7:30 p.m.

- Saturday August 7th, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets range from $15 to $25. For more information and reservations, visit www.TheLongCenter.org or call (512) 428-1297.




Sweet Charity SummerStock Austin July 28th through August 7th Rollins Studio Theatre at The Long Center SummerStock Austin (SSA) - the seasonal training program collaboration between St. Edward's University and Zilker Theatre Productions - launches its sixth anniversary season with the musicals Cabaret and Sweet Charity. The two productions will play in repertory, with Cabaret playing July 22nd through August 7th, and Sweet Charity playing July 28th through August 7th - both at the Rollins Theatre at The Long Center. More than 100 students - from Central Texas, Houston and Dallas - auditioned and interviewed to be part of SumerStock Austin's sixth season. Student performers and crew were selected from St. Edward's University, Texas State University, Baylor University, AMDA and Juilliard School of the Arts, and the University of Texas at Austin - plus high school participants from McCallum, Bowie, Dripping Springs, Westwood, McNeil, Cedar Park, Vista Ridge, Leander, Blanco and Star Charter. Based on Federico Fellini's screenplay Nights of Cabiria, Sweet Charity was originally choreographed and conceived by Bob Fosse, with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and book by Neil Simon. Top hats, canes, slinky costumes and Bob Fosse's stunning choreography typically outshine the true heart of this charming musical. The driving force is a young woman trying to find relevance and fulfillment in an America that didn’t readily offer opportunities to women. On a more universal level, it’s also about being trapped - trapped in dead-end jobs, toxic relationships, and the gender roles imposed by a rigid, unimaginative value system. Featuring well known songs such as “If My Friends Could See Me Now” and “Big Spender,” Sweet Charity is an upbeat, touching tale of a young woman's search for “Something Better.” The production will be directed by Ginger Morris and choreographed by Vincent Sandoval. Michael McKelvey provides musical direction, with lighting and set design by Larry Lehew. Performances dates and times are: - Wednesday July 28th, at 7:30 p.m. - Thursday July 29th, at 7:30 p.m. - Friday July 30th, at 7:30 p.m. - Saturday July 31st, at 7:30 p.m. - Sunday August 1st, at 2 p.m. - Wednesday August 4th at 7:30 p.m. - Thursday August 5th at 7:30 p.m. - Saturday August 7th, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $25. For more information and reservations, visit www.TheLongCenter.org or call (512) 428-1297.

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