WHAT: CPCC Summer Theatre is pleased to bring the Tony award-winning musical “Company” to the Halton Theater stage during its 2009 Patron’s Choice Season.

Set in New York, “Company” tells the story of five couples and their mutual friend Robert. Robert is turning 35 at the beginning of the performance, and seems to have everything – good looks, charm and a great sense of humor. Nevertheless, he is still single.

“Company” follows Robert as he watches and learns from the various couples. He sees both the wonders and pitfalls of relationships. In the end though, Robert realizes that while relationships rarely turn out like they do in fairy tales, life is still better when you have someone with whom to share it.

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WHO:
Max Korn as “Robert:” Max is pleased to be making his CPCC Theatre debut as “Robert” in this year’s production of “Company.” A Durham, N.C., native, Max is a rising senior at Elon University where he has performed in such productions as “Sweeney Todd,” “Grand Night for Singing” and “Phantom of the Opera.”

Emily Hunter as “April:” Emily is returning to the CPCC Summer Theatre stage after past performances in such Charlotte productions as “Cats,” “A Chorus Line” and “42^nd Street.” An alumna of Winthrop University, Emily has been a featured dancer for the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra and Carolina Voices.

WHEN: June 19, 20, 26 and 27; 8 p.m.

 June 21, 2:30 p.m.

 June 25, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Halton Theater, CPCC Central Campus, 1206 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte

CONTACT: Tickets are $15, $17 and $21 and may be purchased at the CPCC Box from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday or by calling 704.330.6534. For more information, visit our website at www.tix.cpcc.edu.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.