Spreckels Theatre Company Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

Spreckels takes audiences to Italy's Tuscan countryside for this musical based on the 1950s novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Gene Abravaya directs this multiple award-winning musical for the main stage with performances from Oct. 9 to Oct. 25.

A wealthy Southern American woman and her daughter, Clara, spend a summer together in Italy. The trip takes a turn after Clara and a young Italian man fall in love. When a family secret is revealed, Clara's mother is forced to reconsider hopes, regrets and Clara's future. "The Light in the Piazza" is a sophisticated and heartwarming musical about courage, trust, faith and love.

"The Light in the Piazza" received six Tony Awards, including Best Original Score from Adam Guettel. Soprano Jennifer Mitchell of Woodside, who received critical acclaim for her portrayal as Julie in the 2015 Spreckels Theatre Company production of "Carousel," stars in as Clara. The cast also features Alexander Belmont, Jacob Bronson, Eileen Morris, Dwayne Stincelli, Barbara Ann McFadden, Amy Marie Webber, Tariq Malik, Steven Kent Barker, Jennifer Schwarz, Riz Gross, Abby Chambers, Len Improta, Adrian Boyer, Hannah Barton, Benjamin Sweeney Acedo and Casey Rusher. This main stage production features the new Paradyne projection system, developed by Spreckels Performing Arts Center, combining still images and animations to create multiple backdrop effects - creating a visual aesthetic that's exciting and visually surprising for audiences of the 21st Century. This show contains adult themes and ideas and is recommended for ages 13 and older.

Directed by Gene Abravaya
Music Direction by Diego Garcia
Choreography by Michella Snider
Costumes by Pamela Enz WHEN: Oct. 9 to Oct. 25, 2015
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays TICKETS: $16 to $26
$16 students; $22 youth; $24 seniors; $26 general. Student Rush: Spreckels welcomes SSU and SRJC students to take advantage of its student rush price. Present student ID at the Spreckels box office 10 minutes before curtain for special admission of $12. TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=19&recordid=6292 Spreckels Performing Arts Center,
Codding Theatre
5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

For tickets, call the Spreckels Box Office at 707-588-3400. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime.

WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.com VIDEO: https://animoto.com/play/GLJOH9CAQm9lwK5aNV8rIg