| GSCT Presents “Rounding Third” |
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 Pictured above (left) Joseph Hurdt plays the role of Michael, and Jonathan Foust plays the role of Don.
Directed by Linda Pangburn Bogan, this laugh-out-loud play is the journey of two Little League coaches through an entire season. Don (Jonathan Foust) is the tough, blue collar, win-at-all-cost coach whose son is the star pitcher. Michael (Joseph Hurdt), a newcomer to baseball, agrees to be the assistant coach so that he can spend time with his son—who has never played baseball before. As the two men battle over how to lead the team, these two seemingly different men negotiate an unlikely friendship.
Although the play revolves around baseball, it will also connect with anyone who struggles to raise a well-rounded child. “You know,” says veteran director Linda Bogan, “this play is about two different styles of coaching, but it’s really more than that. It’s about parenting, and friendship, and handling loss. And, on another level, it’s about how we teach our children about competition.” But, she goes on, this touching play doesn’t slap you in the face with these topics and questions; rather, it gently invites you to take a look in the mirror.
Both of the actors, Jonathan Foust and Joseph Hurdt, have extensive stage experience. Jonathan graduated from Wabash College with a degree in Theatre. He has appeared in more than 35 productions, including Glengarry Glenn Ross and Lysistrata. Jonathan, former drama teacher at Burns High, has recently accepted the position of drama teacher at Crest High. Joseph has been active in theatre since his high school days. On the GSCT stage, he has been seen most recently in Complete Works of Shakespeare, abridged, Twelve Angry Men, and Miss Nelson is Missing. Joseph is a partner in Millenium Technology & Marketing and is also the upcoming President for GSCT.
Rounding Third will be presented again on July 22, 23, and 24 at Keeter Auditorium, Cleveland Community College. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm. Sunday performance begins at 2:30pm. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. Cleveland Community College staff and students admitted free with a valid college id. Discount tickets are available at Arnold’s Jewelry, Badcock & More, Cleveland County Arts Council, Maxwell Hamrick Insurance, and Neal Senior Center. Rounding Third is rated PG13. Provided By Ludy Wilkie
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