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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 20, 2013 · 16 Artscene PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN JONES 40 years of theatre at Sheridan College CHICAGO STYLE: Theatre Sheridan is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala that will highlight the current student production of Chicago, which runs until Sunday. Pictured on the left is Emma Pederson as Velma surrounded by her fellow third-year castmates. Above, the group surrounds Jade Repeta, who performs as Roxie. It will be a night of cocktails in a setting of industry," said Jeff Zabudsky, Sheridan presiChicago's speakeasy days of the Roaring dent and CEO, in a news release. "Our graduTwenties when Theatre Sheridan celebrates ates bring to life the work of renowned composers and much-loved characters in theatres its 40th anniversary. Sheridan College is holding a gala to cel- around the world including Broadway, London's West End and ebrate the 40th year of its the Stratford and Shaw music theatre program on "Our graduates bring to life Festivals. And it all begins Friday (Feb. 22). the work of renowned here with the unparalThe gala will include leled training of Theatre Theatre Sheridan's produc- composers and much-loved Sheridan." tion of Chicago, performed characters in theatres around Theatre Sheridan stuby the third-year students the world including dents put on six musicals in the program. The show Broadway, London's West per year at the Macdonald is directed by Marica Kash. End and the Stratford and Heaslip Hall and Studio Additionally, there will Theatre, while the be a cabaret performance Shaw Festivals. And it all Technical Production for of the school's original begins here..." Theatre and Live Events show called Come From students create the sets. Away, which was work- Jeff Zabudsky, president Tickets cost $150 or shopped at the 2012 Sheridan College $500 for a table of four. Canadian Music Theatre Project. The performance is based on the For more information, visit theatre. book, music and lyrics of David Hein and sheridancollege.ca. Chicago performances are daily until Irene Sankoff. "It's a night to celebrate the phenomenal Sunday. Tickets are limited. Visit the website impact Sheridan has had on the theatre for more information. Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter @OakvilleBeaver or @NewsHooked @DavidLea6 @DominikKurek @Beaversports or @Halton_Photog