Terry Newell has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present the Sue Newell Scholarship Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
Newell has lined up another great cast of performers for the second annual scholarship showcase.
Artists include Brad Culpepper with a selection of operatic and show music. Bill Maakestad is a storyteller/ singer who will feature the music of Johnny Cash.
Tenor Danny Lasswell has sung in many places, including The Legacy Theater in a past production of 'A Christmas Wish.'
Kirk Brandenberger, a gifted fiddle player, has won many awards including Iowa and Kentucky state championships.
The family of Colleen Newell McNulty will sing songs written by her late husband, Frank. Performers will be accompanied by Janet Carlisle.
This show has no set ticket price, with all freewill donations going to the scholarship fund. Tickets are available only in-person at the theater box office in advance or at the door the night of the show.
The variety show featuring local and regional talent is a rental event hosted at the theater, produced in memory of Newell's late wife, Sue.
“The show was a memorable event last year,” said Terry Newell, who will emcee the evening. “The event celebrated Sue’s impact on arts and education, creating a touching community experience with a vibrant array of talent.”
Sue Newell attended V.I.T. High School in Table Grove and graduated from Western Illinois University in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in English and speech. She taught English, speech, and directed the class plays for many years at Carthage High School.
Sue taught English, speech and drama at Robert Morris College in Carthage, and later became a recruiter and director of development at Robert Morris.
She was a trainer for major corporations in Chicago in human relations, and English and speech skills. She worked alongside Terry in a customer service business for auto dealers and assisted Terry at Crooked Creek Art Gallery.
Call the box office with any questions or further information at 217-357-9479 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Legacy Theater Box Office is at 1160 Buchanan Street, Carthage, Illinois or visit www.thelegacytheater.com.
The Legacy Theater is available to rent by groups and businesses to hold programs, meetings, recitals and other special events. Contact Larissa McShane, theater manager, at [email protected].
