Love Song at WIU

Love Song

by John Kolvenbach

October 7 and 8

7:30pm

Simpkins Theatre

(Second Floor Simpkins Hall at Western Illinois University)

Come see this wonderful comedy about courage, love, routines, and cups.

Directed by first year grad MFA Kristin Katsu. Featuring the talent of Maggie Ellsworth, JJ Gatesman, Chester Shepherd, Barbara Charlene, and Lauren Miller. Free for WIU students and faculty, $2 for community members.

“Beane is an exile from life – an oddball. His well-meaning sister, Joan, and brother-in-law, Harry, try and make time for him in their busy lives, but no one can get through. Following the burglary of [Beane's] apartment, Joan is baffled to find her brother blissfully happy. [She] tries to unravel the story behind Beane’s mysterious new love, Molly.”

2 Shows, 1 Love

Cheese factor on the title, yes, I know. The image above shows Tommy Iafrate (on the right) hanging the cast list for SHE LOVES ME (by Joe Masteroff, Sheldon Harnick, and Jerry Bock), the musical I am stage managing. Be sure to check it out November 9-12 in Hainline Theatre at Western Illinois University.

The image below shows me (on the left) hanging the cast list for LOVE SONG (hence the title’s “One” love). Both SHE LOVES ME and LOVE SONG present a similar theme about the power love holds on us. We’ve started rehearsals for LOVE SONG, and I must say I chose a fantastic cast. They keep me on my toes, for sure! I’m having more fun because of it! More images and stories to come The show is written by John Kolvenbach and runs October 7 and 8 at 7:30pm in Simpkins Theatre at WIU.