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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Barbara Nitzberg (914) 654-5285
CNR DRAMA GROUP TO PRESENT
FAMILY -FRIENDLY PRODUCTION
“YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN”

NEW ROCHELLE, NY, October 13, 2004 -- The College of New Rochelle’s drama group is pleased to present a revival of the musical comedy You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which had a successful first run at CNR in summer 2003.  The play is returning for 14 performances in November in Romita Auditorium located on CNR’s Main Campus in New Rochelle:
  • 7:00 pm Evening performances are November 6, 13, 14 and 20.
  • 8:00 pm Evening performances are November 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19.
  • 2:00 pm Matinee performances are November 6, 7, 13, 20 and 21
  • Ticket Prices:
    General Admission (adults and children 12+) = $12.50
  • Children up to age 12 = $7.50
  • Senior citizens = $10.00
Group rates are available.  Tickets may be ordered by telephone (914) 654-5373 or on-line at www.cnrdrama.org No credit cards.  Seating is limited; early reservations are recommended. 

Based on the legendary “Peanuts” comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz, the play was originally produced off-Broadway in 1967.  You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown features a six-person cast including CNR students JoAnna Marchetti (New Rochelle) as Lucy and Erin Flores (North Kingstown, RI) as Sally.  Other cast members: musical director Steven Loftus (New Rochelle) as Schroeder; Chris Cordero (Tomkins Cove, NY) as Snoopy; Jeremey Chase (New York City) as Linus; and Scott Sowinski (AEA) of Chicago in the title role.

The production is directed by Laurie Peterson Castaldo, choreographed by Gina Truhe, with production design by Raffaele A. Castaldo; all three reside in New Rochelle. CNR student Rebecca Feliciano (Wanaque, NJ) is stage manager.



The first Catholic college for women in New York State, The College of New Rochelle was founded in 1904 by the Ursuline Order. Today, it comprises the all-women School of Arts & Sciences, and three schools which admit women and men: the School of New Resources (for adult learners), the School of Nursing and the Graduate School.  The main campus of the College is located in lower Westchester County, 16 miles north of New York City.  The College maintains six other campus locations in New York City. Visit the College’s website at www.cnr.edu
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