The Public Education Foundation and Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation are pleased to announce their 31st annual Summer Musical: LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION to be presented July 11-14, 2019 in the Aiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza in downtown Evansville. Show times are July 11, 12 and 13 (Thurs. – Sat.) at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical – a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. With countless
awards to its name, Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.
The show’s memorable songs include “I Dreamed A Dream,†“Who Am I,†“Castle On A Cloud,†“Master of the House,†“Stars,†“On My Own†and “One Day More.â€*
Current 7-12th grade students from around the Tri-State are invited to audition April 3 or 4, 2019 from 3:30-8:00 p.m. in the performing arts center at the Academy for Innovative Studies –Diamond Avenue. Callbacks will be on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 3:30-8:30 p.m., also at AIS Diamond.
The production team includes Producers Kate Reibel and Tiffany Ball, Director/Choreographer Robert Hunt, Vocal Director Terry Becker, Orchestra Director Kimberly Wren, Scenic Designer/Technical Director Tanya Sweet, and Lighting Designer Chuck Meacham.
Rehearsals, which begin June 3rd, will be held at the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center. Students interested in participating must be able to commit to the program, including all rehearsals and show times (June 3 through July 14, 2019.)
To make a donation in support of the Summer Musical, visit the PEF website atwww.pefevansville.org or contact Kate Reibel, Executive Director of the Public Education Foundation, at 812-422-1699 or 618-263-8950.
The mission of the Public Education of Evansville, Inc. (PEF) is inspiring and cultivating innovative education for all students. PEF board, supporters and staff believe that high quality public education is fundamental to the strength of our community and that all students deserve the best possible public education in order to realize their full potential.
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