Rollins College Alumni Stars Share Memories After Performanc

The Importance of Being Earnest opened at the Annie Russell Theatre Friday, Feb.15, to a sold-out crowd and ended with a standing ovation. Following Sunday's matinee, Rollins alums and Thomas P. Johnson Distinguished Visiting Artists Dana Ivey (Class of 1963), who plays Lady Bracknell and Fred Chappell (Class of 1964) engaged in an on-stage Q&A session. Associate Professor of Theatre Jennifer Cavenaugh hosted the event during which more than 60 Rollins graduates and members of the community had the opportunity to ask the pair questions.

The duo recounted stories of their days at Rollins and talked about how enjoyable it is to be back. When asked what other fun things they have done during their return to Rollins, they both immediately responded "Beans!" They also really enjoyed a recent visit to the Rollins Archives. "Just being back in this atmosphere and in this theater is special," said Chappell. "I had so many wonderful memories here. Venues I have worked in were always downhill from starting here." Ivey shared, "The Annie Russell Theatre is the perfect size for a theater, and for an audience to come together for a show."

Ivey and Chappell met during Ivey's first week in school at Rollins. About their first meeting, he shared, "I heard someone reading and it was her. She was astounding and was as good then as she is now." The two have remained very close friends for more than 40 years.

The Importance of Being Earnest runs through Feb. 23. For ticket information, call 407-646-2145 or visit www.rollins.edu/theatre.

Read more about Dana Ivey and Fred Chappell at http://news.rollins.edu/07_dana_ivey.shtml.

Rollins College: http://www.rollins.edu

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[ShesBroadwayBound]

ahhh...I think I'm going to get into this school :]

[arabia1980]

i absolutely adore dana ivey! such a great actress and very underrated with such a beautiful and stunning body of work in film and theatre