Eight Saint Francis Students To Perform The Fantasticks Musical
The Fantasticks at SFU Nov 7, 8, 9
Loretto, PA (10/02/2019) — Eight Saint Francis University students will take to the stage to perform the beloved musical The Fantasticks November 7-9 in the JFK Auditorium on the University campus.
Performances of The Fantasticks will be at 7:30pm on November 7, 8 and 9 with a special matinee at 2pm on November 9. Tickets are free for Saint Francis University students, staff and faculty. General admission is $5. Tickets are available at the door at each performance.
According to the musical's stage director Assistant Professor of Theatre F. J. Hartland, "The Fantasticks is a simple love fable, told in a simple manner, and I believe that's what gives the show its charm and its staying power as a staple in theatres all over the world."
He added, "It's a great show for the entire family."
Serving as the musical director and conductor will be Andrea Beresford Mulligan of Ebensburg.
"This will be my fourth collaboration with Andrea on a musical at Saint Francis," said Hartland. "I think we make a great team."
The original production of The Fantasticks opened in 1960 with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and a score by Harvey Schmidt. The show ran until 2002 to become the longest running musical and the longest-running legitimate show in any category in American theatre history. It has gone on to be performed in professional, college and community theatres around the globe. Songs from the score have been recorded by many artists over the decades, most notably the lyric ballad "Try to Remember."
The Saint Francis cast includes:
- Jack Weidner, a junior English major from Johnstown
- David Kinniburgh, a freshman Marine Biology major from Freeport
- Kyrsten Kowalczyk, a sophomore International Studies major from Flinton
- Rosie Stock, a junior Occupational Therapy major from Pittsburgh
- Kayla Rosas, a sophomore Medical Laboratory Science major from Altoona
- Jillian Myerly, a junior Occupational Therapy major from Westlake OH
- Adam Russell, a senior Political Science major from Brodeeville MD
- Drew Crusciel, a sophomore Pre-Law major from Loretto
Serving as stage manager is Liz Catalano, a junior Social Work major from Hollidaysburg.
See the Performance
When: November 7-9
Where: JFK Auditorium on the University campus
Showtimes: November 7, 8, 9 at 7:30pm and November 9 matinee at 2:00pm
General Admission: $5, Tickets are available at the door at each performance
Learn more about Fine Arts at Saint Francis University at francis.edu/fine-arts
