Moraine Valley Presents 'Evil Dead: The Musical'

PALOS HILLS, IL -- Students, alumni and returning cast members, who appeared in the same show nine years ago, will hit the boards in the Dorothy Menker Theater at Moraine Valley Community College in “Evil Dead: The Musical.” The musical is an Academic Theater production with performances Nov. 2 to Nov. 11. The production is geared for mature audiences only.

Follow five college students who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. Described as more of a comedy and farce than horror, the musical includes hilariously campy songs and depicts how “camp” takes on a whole new meaning.

Directed by Tommy Hensel, Fine and Performing Arts managing director, cast members include Moraine Valley students Ashlyn Wiebe, of Orland Park, as Cheryl; Samm Hilger, of Burbank, as Shelly; Joe Kata, of Crestwood, as Ed; John Kladis, of Palos Hills, as Scott; and Rose Stovicek, of LaGrange, as Fake Shemp.

Moraine Valley alumni performers include R.J. Cecott, of Hickory Hills, as Ash; and Sarah Triolo, of Minooka, as Linda. Cast members who performed in the same show at Moraine Valley nine years ago are Nikki Soriano, of Chicago, as Annie; and Jim LaPietra, of Berwyn, as Jake.

The performance is based on the book and lyrics by George Reinblatt, music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt, music supervision by Cipolla, additional lyrics by Christopher Bond and additional music by Rob Daleman.

The show will be staged in the Dorothy Menker Theater on Moraine Valley’s Palos Hills campus at 9000 W. College Parkway. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors and $10 for students with ID. For more information and tickets, call the Box Office at (708) 974-5500 or purchase tickets online.

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