(Times and events subject to change)
For answers to questions, contact us.
Information about Ted Paul, who died July 14 and whose life was celebrated Sept. 13.
THOSE EXPECTED TO ATTEND AT LEAST SOME OF THE EVENTS
(Sorry, I went with maiden names since those are more recognizable to all)
Shawn Ashley, Dani Bennett, Justine Carroll and Peter Simonson, Sarah Bizek, Tom Bliese, Mark Carter, Erin Drevlow, Richard Hammitt, Tricia Hofeld, Danielle Jennrich, Callie Johnson, Spencer Kramber, Peggy Michaelson, Lori Nosbisch, Drea Peterson, Jason Rasinowich, Gina Roberts, Danae Schniepp, Del Valdez, Travis Shafer, Phil Warren, Lisa Rae Windloss, John Youker.
6:30-9:00 p.m.—Informal reception, Hearth Room, lower level of Centennial Student Union. Gather to share memories with alums from your era and others, as well as make new memories with current Theatre & Dance students.
10:00-noon—Tours of the Performing Arts Center, including Ted Paul Theatre and Andreas Theatre. Leading the tours will be Paul J. Hustoles, Chair, Tom Bliese, professor emeriti, and Mike Lagerquist, Director of Public Relations. Or just get together to visit your old haunts!
1 p.m.—Swapping Stories in the Andreas Theatre (changed location). We'll invite our current students to come in and you can regale them with stories from your professional lives. How did Minnesota State prepare you? What do you wish someone had told you BEFORE you graduated? How can our current students better prepare themselves?
5:30-7:30 p.m.—social time and dinner, Centennial Student Union Rooms 253-255 (second floor). Come early, if you like, to do a self-guided tour of the recently remodeled and award-winning CSU.
7:30-10:00 p.m.—Sneak preview performance of the fall season-opening musical, Miss Saigon, directed by Paul J. Hustoles.
9-11:30 a.m.—Brunch and farewell at a Mankato restaurant (TBD).
Visit the Greater Mankato Growth (chamber of commerce) web site for hotel options.
EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT BACK FOR THE REUNION, PLEASE FILL US IN ON WHAT YOU'VE BEEN UP TO. Also, ask to get put on our Backstage Pass newsletter e-mailing list (your address will NOT be used for any other purpose or shared).