Hannah Stone Participates in Upcoming Wig and Buckle Theater Show

2018 Mar 27

Hannah Stone of Elysburg, Pa., is participating in Wig and Buckle Theater Company's upcoming production of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at Lebanon Valley College. Stone is playing the role of Lorraine Sheldon. Stone, a graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, is pursuing a master of business admin. in business administration at The Valley.

The show opens in Mesalia, Ohio, weeks away from Christmas, when famous radio celebrity, Sheridan Whiteside elongates his stay by slipping on a patch of ice outside the home of the Stanley's. Whilst Mr. Whiteside is recovering, Maggie, Whiteside's secretary, finds herself infatuated with Mesalia local newspaper reporter, Bert Jefferson. Whiteside's doctor lets Whiteside know that he is healed and can return home. At the same time, Maggie reveals her feelings for Bert to Mr. Whiteside. To intervene so that Maggie doesn't quit her job as his secretary, Whiteside calls in a favor from the famous actress, Lorraine Sheldon, to distract Bert from Maggie. Whiteside keeps his recovery news on the down low so that he can try and keep Maggie around. All the meanwhile, Mr. Stanley is infuriated with all of the gifts and long phone calls for Mr. Whiteside. When Lorraine Sheldon arrives, Bert immediately is swept away by her. Maggie is left in a state of despair. Whiteside, seeing the error of his ways, calls in another favor and, by stuffing her in an Egyptian sarcophagus, gets Lorraine Sheldon to leave. Whiteside then tells Maggie that she is free to marry Bert. Upon leaving the Stanley household, all is well, until poor Sherry slips on another patch of ice and is injured again.

Ticket prices range from $5 to $15 and LVC student tickets are free. Tickets can be reserved at www.wigandbuckle.com or by calling (717) 867-6162. Dates are April 6-8 and April 13-15.

Since 1935, Wig and Buckle, a student-run organization, has performed musicals and plays for the enjoyment of LVC students and members of surrounding communities. The Company is teaming up once again with Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota--two music fraternities on LVC's campus that provide service hours to help with selling tickets, box office tasks, tear down of the set, and performing on stage--to bring this entertaining show to life.