April 14, 2005

Waa-Mu Show

The 2005 Waa-Mu Show “Waiting in the Wings” will provide audiences with a comic and often touching behind the scenes peek into the process of creating live theatre.

The 74th edition of one of America’s most famous college music revues will bring to life the work of Northwestern student writers, composers, lyricists and performers through stories and songs focused on all aspects of the theatre. Many of the sketches are based on the actor’s real life experiences. Mallory Thompson is the show’s musical director.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. April 29; 2 and 8 p.m. April 30; 2 p.m. May 1; 8 p.m. May 4; 8 p.m. May 5; 8 p.m. May 6; 2 and 8 p.m. May 7; and 2 p.m. May 8, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston campus.

“It’s a very smart show with smart ideas and lyrics by theater senior Alan Schmuckler, our principal composer,” said theatre professor Dominic Missimi, director of the Waa-Mu Show for the 11th consecutive year.

The production opens with two actors on stage — one young, one old — applying their stage makeup, and asking themselves “Why do we do it?’”

“Though the show explores some serious moments, it also has lots of silly ones, including a group of disco dancing ‘techees,’” Missimi added. Another skit deals with an actor who copes with stage fright by climbing into a cardboard box.

Single tickets are $27 to $21 for the general public; $17 for senior citizens and faculty and staff; and $11 for children and students. For more information, call (847) 491-7282.