University Theatre presents 'The Whale'

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University theatre students will perform the critically acclaimed play "The Whale" Jan. 23 through Feb. 8 in the York Arena Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.

Purchase tickets online: wmutheatre.com

Performance schedule

• Friday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 1, 2 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m.

On the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho, a 600-pound recluse hides away in his apartment. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to a crazy collection of friends and family. Big-hearted and fiercely funny, "The Whale" tells the bittersweet story of a man’s last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in unexpected places.

Directed by Mark Liermann, the all-student cast includes Phil Vasquez, Natalie Blain, Jimmy Groce, Sara Neumann and Katrina Ezeiyi, with stage management by Andrew Zaccagnini.

Tickets

All seating for "The Whale" at York Arena Theatre is general admission. Tickets are $20, $18 for senior citizens and WMU employees, $5 for WMU students and $10 for all other students. They are available by calling (269) 387-6222, online at wmutheatre.com, or by visiting the Gilmore Theatre Complex or Miller Auditorium ticket offices. Group discounts are available by calling (269) 387-3227.

For more information, contact Emily Duguay, University Theatre, at emily.duguay@wmich.edu or (269) 387-6222.

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