Whether you’re celebrating romance with your significant other or mocking the lovebirds parading around town, WSREP’s newest theatrical installment is just for you.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The show opens at Raue Center For The Arts on Saturday, February 10 at 8:00 pm with repeat performances on February 11 at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is the third WSREP production entertaining McHenry County. The company opened their inaugural season with The Rocky Horror Show that received rave reviews.
WSREP also recently presented a successful run of David Sedaris’ short story “Santaland Diaries”. Now WSREP is tackling love and all that encompasses. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” cuts through the candy-colored crap and delivers a message that’s both hilarious – and honest.
This production dissects relationships and admits everything you’ve been secretly thinking. Complete with a four-person ensemble and outstanding live music, WSREP’s take on the celebrated off-Broadway musical is sure to hit some high-notes.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” stars McHenry County locals Christopher Davis, Amy Ferraro, Amanda Flahive and Mark Mahallak.
Davis is a recent graduate of St. Olaf College where he double- majored in music and theatre while also touring internationally with the choir. Some of Davis’ favorite roles include Chalres J. Guiteau in “Assassins” and Frau Gabor in “Spring Awakening”
Ferraro’s credentials include a degree from ISU’s Theatre Department and an acting fellowship with Steppenwolf Theatre. She has performed all over the greater Chicagoland area, with a recent role as Usherette/Eddie/Dr. Scott in WSREP’s version of “The Rocky Horror Show”.
Flahive holds a BFA in musical theatre from Millikin University. Her recent appearances include her role as Miss Hannigan in Elgin Summer Theatre’s “Annie”, as well as staring as Magenta in “Rocky Horror”.
Mahallak’s prior work over the last 18 years spans roles as diverse as Winnie the Pooh to Ben Franklin to Otto Frank. He too entertained audiences in”Rocky Horror” as Riff Raff.
This production is directed by Regina Belt. No stranger to Raue Center, Belt has served on the Raue Board of Directors as both secretary and board member at large. Belt has had four children’s plays published and has directed a multitude of shows at the Woodstock Opera House, MCC and ECC.
Tickets to “I Love You, You’re Perfect”, Now Change are $39, $36, and $33. They can be purchased online at WWW.WSREP.ORG, WWW.RAUECENTER.ORG or via the Box Office at 815.356.9212 or 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake. This show is sponsored by Centegra Health System, Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center and RFP Photography, Inc.
About Williams Street Repertory
Williams Street Repertory (WS Rep) is a 501(c)3 non-profit production company in-house at Raue Center For The Arts. They are producing theatrical works that deal with contemporary issues that that push the envelope … works that are wickedly awesome and entertain you at the same time! They believe in imagination, creativity, curiosity, artistic quality and having fun at the same time. For additional information, visit wsrep.org, facebook.com/wsrep and twitter.com/wsrep.
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