Butler Theatre to Present Classic Musical “The Fantasticks”

The Butler Community College Theatre Department will present the Off-Broadway classic “The Fantasticks,” with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, November 20-22. Performances will take place at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on November 22. 

Featuring classic songs like “Try to Remember” and “Soon It's Gonna Rain,” the musical is loosely based on the play “Les Romanesques” by Edmond Rostand. The original production ran for 42 years beginning in 1960, making it the longest-running show in the history of American theatre. 

Butler’s production is directed by Theatre Department Chair Leslie Coates with musical direction by Butler professor Matt Udland. April Thompson served as Director of Design and Head Designer, and Butler professor Caden Runnalls provided technical direction. The production runs one hour and 45 minutes with a 10-minute intermission.

“’The Fantasticks’ is an important part of the American Musical Theatre lexicon,” Coates said. “I am excited for our students to participate in such an iconic piece of poetry and music brought to life on stage.” 

Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.butlercc.edu/community/box-office or by calling the box office at 316.322.3262. 

 

Quick Details 

What: The Fantasticks 

Where: Butler Theatre, 700 building, El Dorado campus  

When: Thursday, Nov. 20 – Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 22 

Cost: Free for staff, faculty and students with college ID; $10 for adults; $5 for seniors. Early reservations are strongly encouraged. 

 

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Cast and crew listed by hometown:

Atchison

Ivie Wolfe (Props Crew)

 

Augusta

Corbyn Mosley (Set Construction)

 

Clearwater

Kalea Gooch (Mortimer/Set Construction)

 

Dexter

Laikin Bratcher (Mute/Understudy Luisa)

 

El Dorado

Jack Christy (Bellomy)

Emeline Spradlin (Projections Head & Operator/Costume Crew)

Eli Wonsetler (Light Head & Operator)

 

Harper 

Sergio Garcia Reyes (Set Construction)

 

Junction City

Jaxon Hodge (Huckleby/Set Construction)

 

Kechi

Connor Sharp (El Gallo)

Lucas Smith (Matt)

 

Madison

Cheyenne Trower (Spotlight Operator)

 

Minneapolis

Brysie Cox (Set Construction)

 

Newton 

Ronni Horn (Henry/Set Construction)

Grey Thaw (Asst. Stage Manager)

 

Parkerfield 

Cody Palmer (Luisa)

 

Towanda 

Rory Mosher (Set Construction)

 

Valley Center

Savannah Galliart (Props Head)

Savannah Wolff (Stage Manager/Choreography)

 

Wichita 

Bronwen Burch (Props Crew)

Elsie Chastain (Set Construction)

Sarah Hittle (Spotlight Operator)

Roz Hoge (Set Construction)

Aven Hottle (Sound Head & Operator)

MJ Jarret (Costume Head)

Riley Outhier (Costume Crew)

Jasper White-Knight (Costume Crew)