Home U.P. News Updates “The Brain Trust” World Premiere Tonight At The Vista Theater In Negaunee

“The Brain Trust” World Premiere Tonight At The Vista Theater In Negaunee

1073
Aidan Pietila and Tom Pascoe

Marquette, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – The Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council is presenting the world premiere of “The Brain Trust” tonight at the historic Vista Theater in downtown Negaunee.

The show’s director, Aidan Pietila, and cast member Tom Pascoe joined the Sunny Morning Show today to preview the show.

Pietila said the story was written by Marquette County Veteran of the Year Bill Hager, and is based some of his own life experiences.

He added that the play follows four friends from a small town in the Upper Peninsula who, after a misadventure as young men lands them in trouble, they are faced with a choice, jail or the military.

Pietila said the play touches on a variety of aspects of life during and after military service through the eyes of the men as they age and evokes a range of emotions, said director Aidan Pietila who is also a military veteran.

Pascoe, who is a military veteran himself, said his role as “Charlie” is based on Hager and his life, and it has been an interesting challenge to portray someone who is right there in the room as the play has come to life.

Performances will run for two weeks starting on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 16 through the 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. and will continue on Thursday and Friday May 24 through May 25 at 7 p.m. With the final performance at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 25.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for active military and veterans, seniors and students Kindergarten through 12th grade and will be sold at Snowbound Books in Marquette, Midtown Bakery in Negaunee and Rare Earth Goods in Ishpeming and on our website www.vistatheater.org.

 

LISTEN IN – Aidan Pietila & Tom Pascoe discuss “The Brain Trust”.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here