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Theatre alum Steve Peebles '07 gets rave reviews in "Secret Garden"

Steve Peebles, a 2007 musical theatre alumnus, is performing as Dicken in Evanston’s Light Opera Works’ production of “The Secret Garden.”

Steve Peebles, a 2007 North Central College graduate who majored in musical theatre, is performing as Dicken in Evanston’s Light Opera Works’ production of “The Secret Garden” through Jan. 1.

Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones mentioned Peebles in a review published Dec. 29.

Musical theatre alumna appears in world premiere of new holiday musical

Musical theatre alumna Monica Szaflik appears in the world premiere of a new holiday musical, “The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey.”

Musical theatre alumna Monica Szaflik ’05 appears in Chicago’s Provision Theater Company's production of the world premiere of Timothy Gregory’s (script) and Michael Mahler’s (music) adaptation of Susan Wojciechowski’s award winning children’s book, “The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey.”

North Central College alumna’s work at Naper Settlement featured

Lauren Visher, a 2007 alumna of North Central College, is featured in The Naperville Sun for her work with Naper Settlement.

Oct. 10, 2011—Lauren Visher, a 2007 alumna of North Central College, is featured in The Naperville Sun for her work with Naper Settlement.

Visher spoke about her work as part of The Sun’s “Five Questions” feature. She said as a young girl, she enjoyed volunteering at the Settlement and giving tours. She graduated from Naperville Central High School and majored in musical theatre at North Central.

Musical theatre major cast in production by renowned summer stock theater company

Daryn Harrell, a musical theatre major at North Central College, has been cast in a production by Timber Lake Playhouse.

Daryn Harrell, a musical theatre major at North Central College, has been cast in a production by Timber Lake Playhouse, the oldest continuously operating professional summer theatre in Illinois.

Harrell, of Peoria, will star in “Children of Eden,” a musical by Stephen Schwartz, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer who has written the hit Broadway musicals “Godspell” and “Wicked” and music for the films “Pocahontas” and “Enchanted.” “Children of Eden” is based on the Book of Genesis and is one of five summer productions by Timber Lake Playhouse, based in Mount Carroll.

Angie Snodgrass chosen Outstanding Senior Woman

Theatre major Angie Snodgrass is named the College’s Outstanding Senior Woman, the highest award presented to a female member of the Class of 2011.

June 3, 2011—Angie Snodgrass, a North Central College senior majoring in theatre, was named the College’s Outstanding Senior Woman, the highest award presented to a member of the Class of 2011.

A Naperville resident and formerly of Byron, Ill., she is the daughter of Jeffery and Cathy Huber of Naperville and a graduate of Byron High School.

The Outstanding Senior Woman award was presented in May at North Central’s Honors Convocation, an annual spring event that recognizes student excellence in academics and co-curricular activities.

Students stage “The Wedding Singer” March 3-6

North Central seniors who are majoring in theatre will stage, direct, choreograph and present the classic romantic comedy “The Wedding Singer” March 3-6.

Contact: Nancy Dunker, associate director of public relations, 630-637-5306

Senior lands part in professional “Cats”

Tommy Rivera-Vega ’11 has landed the part of Rum Tum Tugger in a professional production of “Cats” opening Nov. 21 in Chicago’s Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre.

North Central College senior Tommy Rivera-Vega has landed the key part of Rum Tum Tugger in a professional production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” in the award-winning Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre at Chicago’s No Exit Café. The show runs Nov. 21-Jan. 2.

"The Phantom of the Opera" showcases student talent

North Central is one of the first colleges in the nation to present “The Phantom of the Opera,” featuring student actors in six performances Nov. 4-7. Production rights for the show recently became available and director Brian Lynch seized the opportunity to showcase student talent. The winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterwork is a timeless story of seduction and despair. For tickets call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469). More

Musical "Christmas Carol" offers family-friendly entertainment

Young audiences and families will enjoy Theatreworks USA’s musical interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol."

Contact: Ted Slowik, Director of PR and media relations, 630-637-5307, tjslowik@noctrl.edu

Oct. 6, 2010—Young audiences and families will enjoy a spirited holiday production with Theatreworks USA’s musical interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 4 at North Central College. The New York Times says this adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” is “a true delight … inspired, funny and intimate.”

College among first in nation to present "The Phantom of the Opera"

North Central College students will perform Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterwork "The Phantom of the Opera" Nov. 4-7.

Contact: Nancy Dunker, associate director of public relations, 630-637-5306

Oct. 4, 2010--North Central College students will perform Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterwork "The Phantom of the Opera" Nov. 4-7. An international phenomenon and the longest-running musical in Broadway history, "The Phantom" unmasks emotions like no other show can, leaving audiences breathless.