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Lewis University, Philip Lynch TheatreJo Slowik, Theatre ManagerPhone: (815) 836–5409Fax: (815) 836–5375E-mail: slowikjo@lewisu.eduWeb site: www.lewisu.edu/plt

October 21, 2011

MODERN FAIRY TALE COMES TO LIFE WITH “ROSE AND THE RIME” AT LEWIS UNIVERSITY

Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre (PLT) presents “Rose and the Rime” by Nathan Allen, Chris

Mathews and Jake Minton. This original Midwestern fairytale allows the audience to rediscover their inner youth,

as well as find the truth behind fairy tale and myth.

“Rose and the Rime” follows the spirited youth, Rose (Rachel Tau of Wood Dale), as she embarks on a

quest to save the town of Radio Falls, Michigan from the wintery frozen curse of the Rime Witch (Alex Weaver of

Burbank). Along her journey she learns anything powerful enough to fulfill her dreams is also powerful enough to

destroy them.

Jo Slowik of Joliet, Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre Manager directs the cast of 13 Lewis

University students. Fourth year student Carli Wheeler of Joliet is the stage manager. Other production staff

member include: Jessie Richey of McHenry (assistant stage manager), Celeste Mackey of Joliet and Danielle

Taylor of Hazel Crest (costume and makeup design, respectively), Melissa Chicola of Lockport (set design),

Lewis University alumnus Jason Reberski of Lockport (lighting design), Mike Sansone of Joliet (sound

design/operator), Jon Erickson of Chicago (light board operator), Mike Friar of Tinley Park (musical

composition), Melanie Gillies of Lombard (props), Becky Hicks of Joliet (music and vocal director), Dave

Pamatto of Naperville (special effects designer), and Linda Strahl of Clarendon Hills (dramaturgy).

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Members of the ensemble cast include: Greg Rossbach of Crete, Bryan Lochner of Essex, Saul Ortega

of Bolingbrook, Ashley Daun of New Lenox, Adam Smetana of Racine, WI, Jackie Staszak of Braidwood,

Melanie Gillies of Lombard, Michael Wall of Waconda, Matt Carlson of Lockport, Stephanie Lipinski of Oak

Forest, and Jackie Flint of Braidwood.

This show is recommended for patrons of all ages and will run November 11-13, and November

17-20. Evening performances begin at 8p.m, while Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. In addition to the

evening performance, there will be a 4 p.m. performance on Saturday November 18. Advanced ticket purchases

are strongly encouraged. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students and $2 for Lewis students with

their student IDs. Tickets are $8 for groups of fifteen or more, a savings of more than 10 percent off the original

ticket price. Tickets are non-refundable. For more information, call the PLT box office at (815) 836-5500,

Monday thru Friday from 1-4:30 p.m. For additional information, patrons can check out the PLT Website,

www.lewisu.edu/plt or by emailing the box office at boxoffice@lewisu.edu. The Philip Lynch Theatre is located

on the main campus of Lewis University on Route 53 in Romeoville.

Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to

nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and

a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by

the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally aware,

and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been

nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further

information.

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Pictured: (Left to Right) Adam Smetana, Jackie Staszak, Melanie Gillies, Matthew Carlson, Stephanie Lipinski.

(Top to Bottom on staircase) Greg Rossbach, Rachel Tau, Alex Weaver. (Con’t. Left to Right) Ashley Daun,

Bryan Lochner, Jackie Flint, Saul Ortega, Michael Wall.