Western Illinois University Faculty to Perform at Ozark Actors Theatre in July
A trio of Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance faculty have been contracted to do a summer production of “Always…Patsy Cline!” at the Ozark Actors Theatre in Rolla, MO, July 8-18.
Theatre and Dance Chair Tammy Killian, Associate Professor and Musical Theatre Director Lysa Fox and Professor Emeritus Bill Kincaid will perform the show on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Friday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
The faculty group performed the show at WIU as part of the September 2018 Faculty Showcase. Kincaid is the play’s director, while Killian 
will play Louise Seger and Fox will play Patsy Cline.
“I wish every collaborative process could be as warm, collegial and rewarding as working with the team of this production at WIU,” said Kincaid. “It’s a fond memory, and I am delighted that we get to revisit this show.”
Killian said she is excited the three are getting together to perform the show again.
“Doing this show, with these folks, has been a highlight of my career,” she said. “Exploring, playing and working with a supportive group of likeminded artists is life’s blood.”
The musical play is a tribute to Patsy Cline and is based on a true story about her friendship with Seger, a fan from Houston, TX. The title is inspired by how Cline signed her letters to Seger. Each performance includes humor, emotion and some audience participation, as well as 27 of Cline’s popular songs.
“I never get tired of singing this music and sharing creative space with Tammy and Bill,” said Fox. “This production will no doubt be the highlight of my summer.”
Tickets for the performances are $25 for adults, $21 for students and military members and $15 for those under age 13. For more information, or to reserve tickets, visit ozarkactorstheatre.org/patsycline. For more information about the production, visit tedswindleyproductions.com/album/always-patsy-cline.
