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Eva Stockhamer is directing the spring production of "The Wedding Singer" at the Springfield Jewish Community Center. Seen during a recent rehearsal is Stockhamer, center, reviewing lines with Keelin Bailey, and left to right, Jackie Mishol, Martina Desnoyers, Nellie Dawson, Casey Coen, Ari Dimao, Ashley Hibbard and Amaris Gagnon.
Reminder Publications submitted photo
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April 28, 2010.
By Lori Szepelak
Correspondent
SPRINGFIELD -- Rehearsals are fast and furious these days as the Theatrix group gears up for performances of "The Wedding Singer" in May at the Springfield Jewish Community Center.
Eva Stockhamer is directing the production which is slated May 16 and 17 in the center's auditorium.
"We are the first group to get the rights to do the show in Western Massachusetts," Stockhamer said during an interview with Reminder Publications.
Working behind the scenes with Stockhamer are Tony B. Romeo, musical director; Andrew Beaulieu, stage manager, and Amy Kimball, producer.
Stockhamer explained that the musical is based on the 1998 movie starring Adam Sandler.
"The Wedding Singer ran on Broadway for quite awhile before going on tour," Stockhamer said .
The musical centers on Robbie Hart, a professional musician who sings at weddings with his band.
"They have dreams of being rock stars some day," Stockhamer added.
Of course, there are plot twists and as the story moves along, Robbie discovers that Julia, a waitress at the events where he performs, is the woman he has been searching for -- he just has to make her realize what a jerk her fianc is.
Theatrix performers are Keelin Bailey, Dan Barron, Josh Burrage, Casey Coen, Nellie Dawson, Martina Desnoyers, Arrianna Dimao, Kate Fleming, Amaris Gagnon, James Haskins, Ashley Hibbard, Grant Khuel, Jackie Mishol, Nate Murphy, Mollie Posnik, Lisa Rizzo, Brianna Stockhamer and Ben Viens.
Tickets for "The Wedding Singer" are $15 for patron reserved seating, $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
For more information, call 739-4715.
The Springfield Jewish Community Center is located at 1160 Dickinson St.
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