A retired French professor and his wife will be recognized for their dedication and support of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ theatre during the opening weekend of the production Hay Fever.
Professor emeritus Tony Epp and his wife, Dianne, will be formally recognized on Saturday, April 10 during the 7:30 p.m. show. The couple will be introduced just prior to the start of the play. A short 15-minute reception will be held during intermission with a longer reception following the show. The cast of Rent will also perform a special song for the Epps. Those attending Saturday's performance are invited to sign a guest book for the couple.
Epp retired in 2005 after 34 years of teaching French at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½. Tony and Dianne will move to Kansas later this spring.
Jack Parkhurst, Professor of Theatre Arts, said the couple have been long-time supporters of the theatre program.
The comedy, Hay Fever, kicks off Thursday, April 8 and continues for two consecutive weekends. Tickets can be reserved by calling the box office at 465.2384.