Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to Present “Tigers Be Still”

Topeka, Kan. - The Washburn University Music & Theatre Department will present "Tigers Be Still" at 12:30 and 7 p.m. Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Sept. 27, and 7 p.m. Oct. 1-2 in Neese-Gray Theatre in the Garvey Fine Arts Center on the Washburn campus.

"Tigers Be Still," a dark comedy by Kim Rosenstock, centers on unconventional family bonds. The main character, Sherry, has earned her master's degree in art therapy and is struggling to find a job. When a new opportunity arises, she turns her attention to helping those around her, including her mother, sister and a new teenage client. Complicating matters, a tiger has escaped from the local zoo, leaving the town on edge. Through humor and unexpected circumstances, the show explores unconventional paths to healing and the importance of family during difficult times. The play contains adult themes and subject matter.

Director Tiffani Brooks-Hagan leads the production, with set design by Deb Bruner, lighting design by Wyatt Tripe, sound design by Nev Dorado, props design by Gage Gooding and costume design by Knox McClendon, with assistance from Madison Sharp.

The cast includes Washburn students Jillian Drummond, Caroline Scarbrough, Elliot Pruitt and Gage Gooding, with Madison Sharp and Kouri Demelash serving as understudies.

Tickets may be reserved on the CUR8 website or acquired at the Washburn Theatre Box Office 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets are free for Washburn students, faculty and staff. General admission is a suggested $10 donation. All donations support Washburn Theatre academic and travel scholarships. For more information, visit the Washburn Theatre webpage.

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Editor's Note: Cast Hometowns

Gage Gooding, Jillian Drummond and Madison Sharp are from Topeka, Kansas. Caroline Scarbrough and Kouri Demelash are from Lawrence, Kansas. Elliot Pruitt is from Lansing, Kansas.

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