Spring musical “Quilters”
Eight cast members play a large number of roles in a story about the North American frontier
Bluffton University will present the spring musical “Quilters” from March 30 to April 1. Based on the book “The Quilters: Women and Domestic Art” by Patricia Cooper Baker and Norma Bradley Allen, the musical is produced by the Bluffton University music and theatre programs.
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on March 30, March 31 and April 1 in Yoder Recital Hall.
Through music, story and dance, the challenges and joys women faced on the North American frontier are staged with warmth, humor and dignity. Told by a pioneer woman and her daughters, each story is represented by a quilt block. Stitched together, their stories create a colorful mosaic of birth, adolescence, family life, death, natural disasters and everyday celebrations for these women on the prairie.
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The musical is written by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek with music and lyrics also by Barbara Damashek. “Quilters” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens, Bluffton University faculty and staff, non-Bluffton University students plus a service fee. Admission is free for Bluffton University students. Purchase tickets and select seats at www.bluffton.edu/tickets
The cast includes eight women who play a large number of roles. Community member and Bluffton alumna Sara Brenner ’79 joins seven Bluffton University students in this production:
Jordyn Garmatter ’26, Bluffton, Ohio
Audrey Hazelton ’23, Ada, Ohio
Jenna Juarez ’24, Fremont, Ohio
Martha Kroske ’23, Jenera, Ohio
Rachel Larson ’24, West Liberty, Ohio
Adrianny Ruiz Suarez ’24, Columbus, Ohio
Olivia “Lou” Westcott ’23, Toledo, Ohio
Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre and communication, will direct the show. The music director is assistant professor of music Dr. Bo Young Kang, the technical director is Merv Schrock, the collaborative pianist is Dr. Da Eun Choi, the costume designer is Brit (Steele ’12) Mustard and the stage manager is Taylor Waldeck ’23, Springfield, Ohio.
This production will also feature a beautiful quilt designed by Martha (Badertscher ’62) Hostetler and created by community members for a previous performance of “Quilters” presented at Bluffton University in 2001.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Tornado Watch issued for Allen, Hancock, Hardin and Putnam counties at 9:15 p.m. on April 2
- Flood Warning issued for Allen County at 11:03 a.m.
- Pirate tennis loss at Elida
- Pirate softball loses opener to Ada
- Pirate baseball falls to Ada
- Allen County will not test warning sirens on April 2
- March 2025 land transfers in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District
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- Leo Club supports Bluffton Clean Up
- Wind, rain and potential flooding for April 2
- Grandey to major in education, play basketball at John Carroll
- Pirate tennis blanks Bath
- Pirate baseball sweeps opening twin bill vs. Pandora-Gilboa
- “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God” reader's theater, April 13
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Monday, March 31, 2025
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Bluffton Public Library’s April 2025 programs and services
- Joseph “Joe” Ropp Davies worked for University of Findlay
- Hillville Road bridge maintenance on April 1
- Lift access added to Bluffton Senior Center back entrance
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