WAUKESHA – The University of Wisconsin-Waukesha summer theatre, directed by Jeff Smerz, is offering Straw into Gold, a play for children of all ages. The cast will perform Monday through Friday, July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The play runs approximately 45 minutes.

Smerz describes the play as “A fun twist on a classic fairy tale (Rumpelstiltskin).”

The ticket office opens an hour before each show, and seating begins 15 minutes before performances. Tickets are $3 each, and all seating is general admission. For more information or to order advance tickets, please phone (262) 521-5494.

The characters and cast of six include:

Prince                       John Taylor, West Allis

Rumpelstiltskin            Amanda Pirlot, West Allis

Queen                        Carly Malison, Helenville

Minister                      Susie Curtis, West Allis

Chamberlin                 Tori Hench, Muskego

Melinda                       Catherine Danke, Brookfield

UW-Waukesha has the largest enrollment among the 13 freshman-sophomore University of Wisconsin Colleges campuses. For information about programs, admission, or financial aid, contact the Student Services office at (888) 2UW-WAUK (888 289-9285) or visit the Web at  waukesha.uwc.edu.

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