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SMSU Theater presents ‘SHOUT! The Mod Musical’

SMSU Theater’s spring production is “SHOUT! The Mod Musical,” created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein. Performances are April 10 through April 13, at 7:30 p.m. and April 12 and 13, at 2 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 and will be available only at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Admission is free for SMSU employees and students with valid ID. Free and convenient parking is available in lot B-1.

With its irresistible blend of pop music hits, colorful fashions, and swinging dance moves, ”SHOUT!” follows five groovy gals coming of age in England from 1960 to 1970, as they redefine themselves in the face of changing attitudes about gender. In this energetic revue, classic pop tunes including “Downtown,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Goldfinger” are tied together by hilarious sound bites from the period — from ’60s magazine ads to letters answered by an advice columnist.

“SHOUT!” is directed by Professor Sheila Tabaka, who is also the costume co-designer. Assistant Professor Tetta M. Askeland is the scenic designer. Guest artist Cory Sprinkles is the lighting designer. Professor Nadine Purvis Schmidt is the producer. Jim Tabaka is the music director and vocal director and plays bass guitar for the production. Additional musicians are Claire Allen and Stacey Bosveld playing keyboards, Zach Haltvick playing guitar, and Stephen Leek playing drums and percussion.

The cast and production team includes the following students:

Claire Allen, a freshman accounting major from Marshall, is playing keyboard in the musical ensemble.

Laura Bradley, a junior secondary education-history major and theater arts minor from Brooklyn Park, is the house manager.

Kayla Browen, a sophomore music education (instrumental) major and design/technical theater minor from Worthington, is the props designer.

Peder Early, a freshman special education major and acting/directing minor from Inver Grove Heights, plays one of the voices of SHOUT! magazine

Sophia Fischer, a sophomore studio art and theater arts double major from Marshall, is an assistant stage manager.

Lillian Guggisberg, a freshman exercise science major and music minor from Marshall, plays the Green Girl.

Olivia Houseman, a sophomore theater arts major from Marshall, is the stage manager.

Makayla Kennedy, a senior early childhood education and elementary education major from Stewartville, plays the Blue Girl.

Bryn Mongeau, a senior theater arts and music double major from Beaver Creek, plays the voice of Gwendolyn Holmes.

Priscilla Muehr, a sophomore theater arts major from Luverne, is the hair, wig, and makeup designer.

Jazlynn Nelson, a freshman secondary English education major and acting/directing minor from Inver Grove Heights, plays the Yellow Girl.

Shenal Alexander Peries, a sophomore data science and finance double major from Colombo, Sri Lanka, plays one of the voices of SHOUT! magazine.

Amelia Reid, a sophomore environmental science major from Eden Valley, is the assistant hair, wig, and makeup designer.

Nikki Salazar, a sophomore music education and vocal performance major from Montevideo, plays the Orange Girl.

Jules Scarborough, a freshman theater arts major from St. Cloud, plays one of the voices of SHOUT! magazine

Alyster Schmidt, a senior theater arts major from Westbrook, plays one of the voices of SHOUT! magazine and is the assistant house manager.

Phanisara Lili Seesongkram, a sophomore art education major and studio art minor, is an assistant stage manager.

Michael Sieling, a sophomore theater arts major from Hanley Falls, is the sound designer.

Julia Sterner, a sophomore music (vocal performance) major and theater arts minor from Cottonwood, plays the Red Girl and is the choreographer.

Sally Tabaka, a junior theater arts major from Marshall, is the costume co-designer.

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