Eastern Connecticut State University Student Chad Dominique of Willington Performs in Campus Presentation of "Working, The Musical"

2011 May 9

WILLIMANTIC, CT (05/09/2011)(readMedia)--

Eastern Connecticut State University's Theatre Program presented "Working, the Musical," April 12–17 in the Harry Hope Theatre in Shafer Hall. Chad Dominique '14 of Willington was one of the cast members. Dominique is majoring in English.

"Working, The Musical," which is based on the novel by Studs Terkel, focuses on people from all walks of life sharing their stories about their jobs through song. The diversity of the characters emphasizes the changing dynamics in American society. The show ran on Broadway and became an American classic on national tour.

The performance is directed by guest artist Nora Cole. Cole has directed previous shows at Eastern, including "The Head of Mary," "America, Hurrah!" and "The Black Girl in Search of God." She has also performed on Broadway and throughout the country in regional theatres in shows such as "Fences," "Jelly's Last Jam," "The Good Times Are Killing Me" and "Joe Turner's Come and Gone."

Eastern Connecticut State University is part of the Connecticut State University System (CSUS) and is the state's public liberal arts university. Eastern serves more than 5,600 students each year on its Willimantic campus.