HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA) continues its on-tour theatre season with the regional premiere of the Olivier Award-winning musical, Amélie, at The Carnegie Theatre in Covington, KY. The heart-warming and quirky musical by award-winning playwright, Craig Lucas, composer Daniel Messe, and lyricist Nathan Tysen, will be on stage from March 15 – 23, 2024.
Based on the romantic comedy film of the same name, Amélie, follows the amazing adventures of Amélie Poulain as she helps family and friends to embrace happiness and take chances, all the while learning how to do the same for herself. Keen observers will also see a familiar figure, the “Roaming Gnome” as he adventures around the world – Amélie’s plot to get her father, Raphael, to finally take his dream trip and see the world for himself. Through her amazing imagination and sense of adventure, audiences will explore Paris – the city of lights – and learn to see the magic of possibilities that exist all around us. Like Amélie, you too, just might learn to fall in love and see the world from a slightly different angle.
The cast includes Chloe Esmeier, Gabby Casto, Katie Chambers, Kelly Messer, Kristin Kaufman, Zachary Farmer, Anthony Nocero, Zachary Petrie, Zachary Felts, Michael Kirby, Connor Defevers, and Cody Combs. The production team features Jasmine Cosma as Stage Manager, Cat Schmeal as Costume Designer, Jo Sanburg as Lighting Designer, Sam Reno as Scenic Designer, Michael Hatton as Props Designer, Jo Sanburg as Lighting Designer, and Kevin Havlin as Sound Designer. The show is directed by Jamey Strawn and musical directed by Steve Goers.
Don’t miss the opportunity to embark on this exciting adventure! Tickets for the NKU SOTA 2023-24 Theatre & Dance Season On Tour are available for purchase at: https://thecarnegie.com/whats-on/nku-amelie/
About Northern Kentucky University: NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky, and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 50 out of 400 universities nationwide by The Wall Street Journal for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and social vitality of the region. Learn more at nku.edu.
About SOTA: The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, is made up of three programs: Theatre and Dance, Art and Design, and Music. The Theatre and Dance program relies on intensive student involvement both inside and outside the classroom. At the program’s center is a vital balance of process and production, giving each student opportunities to stretch boundaries and discover new possibilities. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in professional theatre, film and television. For more information, visit theatre.nku.edu.
