Captain Louie takes flight at Vero Voce Theater

(ST CHARLES) Vero Voce proudly presents Stephen Schwartz’s, “Captain Louie, JR”. Produced especially for Halloween, Captain Louie JR flies in on October 23 and remains at Vero Voce through November 1, 2015. Performances are Fridays at 7:00 pm, Saturdays at 1:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. Patrons are encouraged to come in costume!

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Book by Anthony Stein, based on the children’s book The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats and featuring a score by Grammy Award Winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin) Captain Louie JR. is a delightfully fresh and touching story.

Louie has just moved to a new town and is nervous to make new friends. Alone in his room he takes flight in his imagination back to his old neighborhood where he spends Halloween with his colorful crew of chums. Over the course of trick-or-treating and being introduced to the new kid in that neighborhood, Louie discovers that making new friends is nothing to be afraid of.

Captain Louie, JR will be directed and choreographed by Tony Pellegrino, with Vocal Direction by Dawn Harkins Vero Voce co-owner. Also assisting with the production are Producer and A/V Designer Dennis Brown (Vero Voce co-owner) and Assistant Director Amanda Sallmann. Captain Louie JR features the talents of Amelia Hutson (So. Elgin), Nicole Vandermey (West Chicago), Hayley Giancaterino (So. Elgin), Sydney Hostasa (Geneva), Sofia Bringas (St Charles), Meghan Monroe (Geneva), Jessica Vandermey (West Chicago) and David Brown (St Charles).

Tickets are on sale now at www.verovoce.com or by phone at (630) 584-0139. Ticket prices are $18 Adult, $15 Senior (65+) & Student, $10 Child (12 & under). All major credit cards accepted. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as space is limited. Performances at Vero Voce Theater, 951 State Avenue, Ste F, St Charles, IL 60174.

Vero Voce was established in 2001 specializing in private voice, piano lessons and musical theatre coaching expanded into a 7,000 square foot facility with multiple studios, classrooms, and a theatre at 951 State Avenue, Suite F, in St Charles. Course offerings include all instruments, voice and theatre classes and a full season of adult musical and non-musical productions and a full season of young actors’ theatre productions.

More information about the many offerings at Vero Voce can be obtained by visiting the website: verovoce.com, or calling (630) 584-0139