Nazareth Academy Welcomes Chicago Actor Gene Weygandt

Submitted by Nazareth Academy.

On Monday February 23, at 6 p.m., NSET (Nazareth Students Experiencing Theater) will proudly welcome three-time Jeff Award winning actor Gene Weygandt to the Nazareth Auditorium. Mr. Weygandt will speak about his career, offer tips on how to succeed in the theater world, and answer questions from students in attendance.

Mr. Weygandt has been acting for over 30 years around the country. He has starred on Broadway in “Wicked” and “Big: The Musical.” In the Chicago area he has been seen in hundreds of productions including, “Wicked,” “Legally Blonde,” “Xanadu,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and many more.

In addition to his work on the stage, Mr. Weygandt has been seen on the screen in movies such as “The Birdcage” and “The Babe.” His television credits include “Home Improvement,” “Ellen,” “Murphy Brown,” “Coach” and “Chicago Fire.” NSET and the Nazareth Drama Department are thrilled to welcome Gene Weygandt to our stage.

NSET Moderator Brendan Green comments, “It has always been my hope for NSET that we are not only providing students with opportunities to see shows in the area, but also to give them experiences they can only receive at Nazareth. Being able to have them spend an evening with an extremely accomplished actor is one of those experiences. Nazareth strives to educate the whole person, and it is my hope that evenings like this help meet that goal.”

Students, family and friends are invited. If you have any questions, please contact NSET moderator Brendan Green at bgreen@nazarethacademy.com or 708.387.8552.

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