'I Love You, You're Perfect' opens in Crystal Lake
Submitted by Raue Center for the Arts
Whether you're celebrating romance with your significant other or mocking the lovebirds parading around town, Williams Street Repertory's newest theatrical installment is just for you. “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change” is the ideal way to celebrate Valentine's Day. The show opens at Raue Center For The Arts at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, with repeat performances at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
“I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change” is the third WSREP production entertaining McHenry County. The company opened its inaugural season with “The Rocky Horror Show,” which received rave reviews.
“I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change” stars McHenry County locals Christopher Davis, Amy Ferraro, Amanda Flahive and Mark Mahallak. Davis is a recent graduate of St. Olaf College where he doubled majored in music and theater while also touring internationally with the choir. Some of his favorite roles include Charles J. Guiteau in “Assassins” and Frau Gabor in “Spring Awakening.” Ferraro's credentials include a degree from ISU's Theatre Department and an acting fellowship with Steppenwolf Theatre. She has performed all over the greater Chicago area, with a recent role as Usherette/Eddie/Dr. Scott in WSREP's version of “The Rocky Horror Show.” Flahive holds a bachelor in musical theater from Millikin University. Her recent appearances include her role as Miss Hannigan in Elgin Summer Theatre's “Annie,” as well as staring as Magenta in “Rocky Horror.” Mahallak's prior work over the last 18 years spans roles as diverse as Winnie the Pooh to Ben Franklin to Otto Frank. He too entertained audiences in “Rocky Horror” as Riff Raff.
This production is directed by Regina Belt. No stranger to Raue Center, Belt has served on the Raue board of directors as both secretary and board member at-large. Belt has had four children's plays published and has directed a multitude of shows at the Woodstock Opera House, McHenry County College and Elgin Community College.
Tickets are $39, $36, and $33. They can be purchased online at www.wsrep.org, www.rauecenter.org or via the box office at (815) 356-9212 or 26 N. Williams St. in downtown Crystal Lake.