Crazy for You opens July 12

MARSHFIELD – “Crazy for You,” the Campus Community Players annual summer musical,  will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 12-14,19-21 and at 2 p.m. July 22, in the Helen Laird Theatre, UW-Marshfield/Wood County.

 “Crazy for You” is set in the 1930's. It is the story of Bobby Child, the sweet son of a wealthy New York banking family, whose dream in life is to dance on Broadway. Despite protests from his battle-ax of a mother, and wealthy soon-to-be fiancé, Bobby flees to Deadrock, Nev., where he falls in love with the only girl within 50 miles (Polly) and achieves his dream.  Memorable tunes include: “I Can't be Bothered Now,” “Shall We Dance,” “Bidin' My Time,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Naughty Baby,” “They Can't Take that Away from Me,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” and many more!

Nicole Picotte, Stratford, is playing the role of Louise the Follies Girl. Picotte just completed her sophomore year at UW-M/WC and is transferring to UW-Madison. This is her first time on the CCP stage, but she appeared in “Grease,” “South Pacific,” “Oklahoma” and “Annie Get Your Gun” at Stratford High School.

“There are a lot of comedic aspects (to “Crazy for You”) that I didn’t expect,” Picotte said. “The music is truly wonderful.”

Preston Fuller, Pittsville, is playing Pete the Cowboy.  He just finished his freshman year at UW-M/WC.

“This production is full of energy and has some amazing choreography,” Fuller said. “Overall it has a western feel, and I love Western movies.”

Jessica Kramer, a sophomore, is playing Patsy. This is Kramer’s first time on the CCP stage, but she has also performed in Man of La Mancha at Marshfield Senior High.

“This has been a great experience for me and a very good way to meet people over the summer,” she said.

Tickets for “Crazy for You” are $12.  The Campus Box Office is open 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before performances.  To order tickets, call 389-6534.  VISA, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.

The Campus-Community Players presents a wide variety of productions, including classical work, new plays, musicals, and sometimes family oriented work. As a college theatre program, which also relies on members of the community in its productions, the primary goal of the program is the education of students. Many students have gone on to professional careers in acting, directing, playwriting, theatre education and theatrical production. This aim of teaching and learning requires a variety of theatrical genres, periods and styles which reflect the current contemporary theatre landscape. There are many opportunities to get involved both onstage and off. New faces are always welcome. Contact Steve Decker, assistant professor of Communication and Theatre Arts at; steven.decker@uwc.edu for more information.