News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu Spring 2004 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Angey Saucier Date: 10/13/04   Photos available:  www.selu.edu/NewsEvents/Columbia/SLU_Fanfare04_Rapunzel.jpg www.selu.edu/NewsEvents/Columbia/SLU_Fanfare04_Rapunzel2.jpg SOUTHEASTERN DANCEWORKS PRESENTS “RAPUNZEL” HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University's Danceworks will contribute the classic tale of “Rapunzel” – with a twist – to Fanfare, the university's annual celebration of the arts, Oct. 29.       The original production that puts an edge on the original fairytale is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Vonnie Borden Theatre. Created by Southeastern English faculty member Alan Marsh, “Rapunzel” retells the story of the damsel with long hair, but this version of the fairytale character embraces many contemporary entanglements.       Director and Southeastern dance professor Martie Fellom said “Rapunzel’s” said “Rapunzel’s” choreography was designed with original and creative movement motifs which depict the colorful, larger-than-life characters who intermingle with Rapunzel. Choreographers are Southeastern students Micah Richerand of Folsom, Kristin Brooke Johnson of Oakdale and Jarrod Cashe of Hammond. They will also perform in the production – Richerand as the lead character, Cashe as “The Friend” and Johnson as “Lordeur.”      Rounding out the cast of characters is Vanessa Seaux of Duson and Brittney Barlow and Jerica Robinson of Ponchatoula as “Vanities Coffeurs”; Thurman Fields of Deridder, Jada Foret of Lockport, Tricia Rigsby of Holden and Misty Schoen of Covington as “Reflections”; and Amanda Kinsey of Kenner, Shiloh Klein of Morgantown, and Sharonda Williams of LaPlace as “Syncophants.”      The crew includes Dennis H. Swain as costume designer, Jason Calmes as costume assistant, lighting design by Ellen Sovkoplas and sound production by Todd Delaney. Rapunzel’s wig was created by Anastasia Wesley and the production poster was designed by Bianca Chumley.      Tickets for “Rapunzel" are $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, Southeastern faculty, staff and alumni and non-Southeastern students. Admission is free for Southeastern students, with their university I.D. Tickets for this and other Fanfare events may be purchased at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts box office, 220 East Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4371. Box office hours are noon to 5 p.m., weekdays.