Shannon Spargo is part of Dordt College production of The Fantasticks

2014 Apr 14

Shannon Spargo of East Berne, New York, joins the cast of the Dordt College theatre production of The Fantasticks. Spargo plays the role of The Mute and is part of the scene shop crew. She is a senior majoring in Individual Studies. She also has a minor in theatre arts.

The Fantasticks is a story of adventure, love, and a hint of magic. A cast of nomad characters, love-struck children, feuding parents, and a mysterious narrator present a timeless love story. Full to the brim with comedic moments and music, this is the world’s longest-running musical.

Directed by Theatre Arts Professor Josiah Wallace, The Fantasticks runs April 23, 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 1 p.m. on April 26. The show will be performed at the Te Paske Theatre in the Sioux Center High School.

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. All tickets may be purchased online at www.dordttickets.com or may be purchased at the door starting an hour before the show.

Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, is a comprehensive Christian college rooted in the Reformed tradition. U.S. News & World Report, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review all list Dordt on their best colleges lists. Dordt is home to approximately 1,400 students. To learn more about Dordt College, visit www.dordt.edu.