Hale Center Theater Orem to Produce DEAR RUTH

During World War II, teenage Miriam poses as her older, happily-engaged sister Ruth in a pen-pal romance with a soldier overseas, sending Ruth's picture instead of her own.

But when the soldier shows up on two-day leave to propose, it shocks everyone and leads to a hilariously complicated weekend.

Dear Ruth will run Jan 3 - Feb 3 nightly at 7:30 PM. 3:00 PM Saturday matinees begin January 6.

Production Team

Director - Barta Lee Heiner

Production Stage Manager - Meagan M Downey

Lighting Design - Cody Swenson

Costume Design - Kris Hansen-Call

Hair and Make-up Design - Janna Larsen

Sound Design - Cole McClure

Scenic Design - Bobby Swenson

The Cast (in order of appearance)

Dora

Jenny Lynn Rasmussen

Edith Wilkins

Dianna Graham

Miriam Wilkins

Marissa Scout Lanham

Judge Harry Wilkins

Mark Pulham

Ruth Wilkins

Becca Ingram

Lieutenant William Seawright

Josh Valdez

Albert Kummer

Geoff Means

Sergeant Chuck Vincent

Cleveland McKay Nicoll

Martha Seawright

Jasmine Fullmer

Harold Klobbermeyer

Garret Rushforth

Hale Center Foundation for the Arts and Education is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to provide a high quality, intimate theatrical experience while maintaining affordable ticket prices; furnish an excellent venue for artists to express their talents and gain valuable experience; and invest in people by providing a positive place for children and adults to learn and perform.

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