Local couple to share experience with StageWest Community Theatre

Long-time Ritzville citizens and members of Ritzville Community Theatre, Kathryn and Harry Schafer, are sharing their extensive theatre experience with StageWest Community Theatre in their fall production of “Academia Nuts”.

Kathryn is acting in the role of Judith Pixner and Harry is making his directorial debut with StageWest.

This is Kathyrn’s fourth production with StageWest and her last role as Clara in “Miracle on South Division Street” was an audience favorite.

Harry has helped on several other productions with StageWest behind the scenes as light and sound-man and he had an off stage voice part in one of the plays. Harry has quite a bit of experience in directing during his years at Ritzville Community Theatre, as Kathryn has as well.

Both have also performed in many productions there. StageWest is very thankful for the addition of these two excellent thespians.

The dates for the performances are: Sept. 22, 29 and Oct. 6 at 7 p.m .; Sept. 23 and 30 at 7 p.m .; Sept. 24 and Oct.1 and 8 at 3 p.m. and a Special Dinner Theatre performance Oct. 7, at 6 p.m.

Dinner is being catered by Mike Hartman and is by reservation only. Reservations must be made and paid for by Friday, Oct. 6.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students with a valid student identification card. The Dinner Theatre cost is $30 per person.

All performances will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Church located at 639 Elm Street in Cheney.

For tickets contact Nancy at 509-768-4792 for other information contact Harry at 509-660-0477.