SOOP Theatre Co. Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

SOOP Theatre Company proudly brings the Tony Award-winning musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, to audiences of all ages for a one-weekend only event, October 26-28. SOOP's STAR Mainstage Production features talented high school performers, in a high-energy, fun-filled production that will keep your toes tapping.

Based on the 1967 film of the same name, Thoroughly Modern Millieis the story of small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love - a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. Millie soon begins to take delight in the flapper lifestyle,butit doesn't take long, however, for Millie's "thoroughly modern" plan to go awry. Winner of the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a bright, funny, and charming musical comedy -- a heartfelt valentine to New York City and the people who love her.

Thoroughly Modern Milliewill be performed at the Manor Club in Pelham Manor, NY and runs for four performances only: October 26 at 8PM, October 27 at 2PM & 8PM and October 28 at 2PM. For tickets, visit www.smarttix.comor www.sooptheatre.org.

Paul Romanello(Director) has been the Artistic Director of SOOP Theatre Company since its inception in 1998. Paul has directed, coached and taught extensively throughout NYC and Westchester in such venues as Salesian High School (nominee, Outstanding Director, Metro HS Theatre Awards), the Hoff-Barthelson Music School, Peter Jay Sharp Theater, Tres Artis, Metropolitan Playhouse and The Neighborhood Playhouse, where he had the privilege of working with playwright Bruce Jay Friedman on A New Bit(formerly 23 Pat O'Brien Movies). As an actor, his past credits include Amadeus (SOOP), 70/70 Horovitz (Theater for the New City), TheExcitingLife(Altered Stages), A Train (Re)Plays(Peter Jay Sharp Theatre), A Train Plays(NYMF/Neighborhood Playhouse), ItalianAmerican Cantos(Abingdon),Bel Canto(Metropolitan Playhouse), Italian American Reconciliation(Seven Angels, CT) and the Israel Horovitz world premiere, 2nd Violin,at the Boston Theatre Festival. He has appeared in several films including The Jerky Boys, Endangered, and the short, I Love You, I'm Sorry And I'll Never Do It Again. Paul lives in Westchester County with his wife and three children.

SOOP Theatre Company Celebrating 20 Years of Performances

Since its inception in NYC in 1998, The SOOP Theatre Company (acronym for "Seat Of Our Pants") has been committed to the individual and their needs as a whole artist -be you actor, director, playwright, musician, dancer - with our SAME goals in mind: to do strong, passionate, invested work. Now producing in Westchester at the historic Manor Club Theatre in Pelham Manor, NY, as well as NYC venues, SOOP makes a commitment to give its staff a professional, nurturing and well-supported theatre experience - one that encompasses artistry, production value and industry support. The company is based at the Manor Club in Pelham Manor, NY.

TICKETS /www.smarttix.com/ www.sooptheatre.org

General Admission: $25

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