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Vernon Area Library presentation goes behind the scenes of the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre

  The nationally-acclaimed Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a musical during an exclusive visit to the Vernon Area Public Library on Monday, July 22 from 7-8 p.m.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the Marriott’s approach to selecting musicals, casting, staging and costume design for the theatre’s renowned productions in-the-round. Learn how the Marriott has earned a reputation for excellence with both classic American musical theatre, as well as original and re-thought musicals.

Theater lovers will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions with key members of the Marriott’s seasoned creative team, including: Executive Producer Terry James, Artistic Director Aaron Theilen, Artistic Associate Peter Sullivan, Costume Designer Nancy Missimi, Sound Designer Bob Gilmartin, and Business Manager Margaret Newton.

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The Marriott Theatre, founded 1975, sells more than 400,000 tickets a year, and boasts the largest subscription base of any musical theatre. The theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 370 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations - Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement.

This event is free and open to all. Register online at www.vapld.info, phone at 224-543-1485, or in person at any public service desk in the library.

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