GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Thiel Players will open their production of [title of show] on Friday, March 24, in Thiel College’s William A. Robinson Theater.
[title of show] is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and based on a book by Hunter Bell. The show follows the story of Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York who make a pact: they will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. With only three weeks to submit the musical, they enlist the help of their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry. With the team assembled, Jeff and Hunter decide to follow the old adage, “write what you know,” and set off on a unique musical adventure: writing a musical about writing a musical.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. on March 24, 25, 31, and April 1, and 2 p.m. on March 26 and April 2. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased online. Students with valid IDs can attend for free. Reservations are recommended.
This production may not be suitable for children under the age of 16. Those looking for more information about the show or who are interested in group sales should contact Director of Theatre J.K. Rogers, Ph.D. at 724-589-2029.
The William A. Robinson Theater is located behind the William A. Passavant Memorial Center on campus. The Thiel Players present two major productions each year and have been providing theater entertainment to the campus and community for more than five decades.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.