Scene it All: Theatre at the Center set wiz Ann Davis loves being 'behind the scenes'

Ann N. Davis is a theater set designer who lives and works by the motto: "Waste not...Want not..."

Ann N. Davis with Richard Friedman (left) and William Pullinsi of Theatre at the Center in Munster

Theatre at the Center's Production Manager/Technical Director Ann N. Davis, works closely with the Munster venue's general manager Richard Friedman (left) and artistic director William Pullinsi while planning the set and scenery design for productions.

OFFBEAT: 'Little Shop of Horrors' in Munster offering life-giving chance and Svengoolie

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OFFBEAT: 'Little Shop of Horrors' sprouting on stage in Munster in July

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CVPA home to the arts

The Center for Visual and Performing Arts is the area's premier venue for the arts that offers an elegant setting for weddings, parties and business meetings. Here, events are transformed into works of art with unparalleled service and sumptuous food created by Executive Chef Joseph Trama an…

A new actress steps in as Patsy Cline

It was just three weeks ago that actress Heather Beck was offered an Indiana homecoming to bring her popular portrayal of country western music legend Patsy Cline to Northwest Indiana.

"Always ... Patsy Cline"

Always ... Patsy Cline, directed by Brian Russell, is at Theatre at the Center in Munster from Feb. 23 to April 1.

New actress stepping in as Patsy Cline

It's been nearly a decade since the tribute to country western music icon Patsy Cline entertained audiences on the Northwest Indiana stage at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

Still 'Crazy' for Patsy Cline

It's been nearly a decade since the tribute to country western music icon Patsy Cline entertained audiences on the Northwest Indiana stage at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

"Always...Patsy Cline"

Always...Patsy Cline, directed by Brian Russell, is at Theatre at the Center in Munster from February 23 to April 1.

Still 'Crazy' for Patsy Cline: Theatre at the Center launching 2012 season with popular musical

When picking the production to launch the 2012 stage season at Theatre at the Center, artistic director William Pullinsi and general manager Richard Friedman say it was easy to do.

OFFBEAT: Stage musical on life of Patsy Cline returning to Munster Theatre at Center

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Richard Friedman

Richard Friedman has been selected as the new general manager of Theatre at the Center in Munster. Previously, he served in a similar capacity for Northlight Theatre at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, Ill.