'A Year With Frog and Toad' is a comical adventure for kids and adults
PLATTEVILLE- The opening night performance of "A Year With Frog and Toad" had kids and adults laughing the entire evening at the playful adventures of two best friends. This comical and high-spirited musical, performed at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Center for the Arts, is the third show in UWP's 2008 Heartland Festival Series.
"I think it was very good. I enjoyed it. It was creative. I liked the costumes. It's a play kids would love because it keeps their attention because it moves quickly. It's cute," said Kathryn Lomax, director of the Office of Sponsored Programs at UWP.
With bright and colorful costumes, the musical follows the adventures of two best friends, the cheerful and popular frog and the grumpy toad, through all four seasons. The story encompasses the value of friendship. Frog and Toad are joined by birds, moles, a mouse, a turtle, a lizard and a snail as they play, work and help one another.
"It was absolutely hilarious. Toad was my favorite," said Lizzie Hansen, a UWP student.
Added Bridget Rathman, also a UWP student, "It's great for everyone."
The cast featured Kelsey Klug, Abby Schultz, Paul Helm, Ryan Bartscher and Jay Cullen.
"It was very enjoyable. I liked the birds - the whole thing. The singing was great," said Deb Meis.
Tari McCabe, an administrative assistant at UWP said, "It was awesome, hilarious. I loved the snail."
Remaining performances will be held July 15, 23 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees will be held on July 5, 13, and 20; and Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. A 10 a.m. show will be held July 26. Ticket prices are $17 for adults and $9 for children and UWP students with I.D. Shows are held in the UWP Center for the Arts on the UWP campus.
Anyone interested in learning more about this or other Heartland Festival shows may call the University Box Office at (608) 342-1298 or visit the Heartland website at http://www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland. The University Box Office is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located on the ground floor of the newly renovated Ullsvik Hall at the intersection of Hickory and Main streets. The CFA Box Office location opens one and a half hours before scheduled performances. Tickets are also available online 24/7 at http://tickets.uwplatt.edu.
Contact: John Hassig, executive director of Performing and Visual Arts Programs and Facilities, (608) 342-1267, hassigj@uwplatt.edu Written by: Krystle Kurdi, UWP Public Relations, (608) 342-1194, kurdik@uwplatt.edu
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