MVNU theatre program brings Meet Me in St. Louis to Thorne Performance Hall

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s theatre program will perform “Meet Me in St. Louis,” March 22-24.

The play is based on the book by Sally Benson. It is presented by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Inc., as adapted by Christopher Sergel.

“Meet Me in St. Louis” is a three-act play that follows the Smith family. It is 1904, and the World’s Fair is about to begin. For the five Smith children, this is the event of the century. But when their father announces that he has taken a job in New York, the family bands together to stop the move. Hilarity ensues as the children move from one disastrous plan to the next, in hope of staying in the city they love.

The cast list includes:

Mr. Smith — Alex Pittman

Lon — Nasir Cousin

Tootie — Mallery Thompson

Grandpa Prophater — Zane Menzie

Katie — Kelsey Keppel

Rose — Destiny Fullerton

Esther — Marhin Chismar

Mrs. Waughop — Ashley Farrar

Mrs. Smith — Naomi Painter

Ida — Grace Maddux

Fred — Nick Cline

Agnes — Kara Jenkins

John Shephard — Tyler Maddux

Lucille Pentard — Chloe Hall

Mr. Dodge/Conductor — Josiah Holloway               

Duffy — Ashlynn Scott

“Most people are familiar with the musical adaption of Meet Me in St. Louis. However, I have always had a soft spot for this iteration of the story. It is a fun comedy with a great ensemble cast, and it has been a joy seeing the students step into their various roles. I can’t wait to share this with the Mount Vernon community,” said Director Zac Sherman (’14) and coordinator of Theatre at MVNU.

Performances are Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24 at 2:30 p.m. All performances take place in The Thorne Performance Hall located inside the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Building at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for MVNU students and anyone under 18. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online at theatre.mvnu.edu or at the box office beginning one hour prior to show time. Seating opens approximately 30 minutes prior to show time. This production is suitable for all audiences.

For more information, visit theatre.mvnu.edu, email theatre@mvnu.edu, or call the MVNU Theatre coordinator at 740-397-9000 ext. 4235. Follow MVNU Theatre on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest program news and events.