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WSU Performing Arts welcomes the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, The Fantasticks – Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones and Music by Harvey Schmidt, at Jones Theatre in Pullman, Saturday Jan. 25. The Nebraska Theatre Caravan is now in its 35^th season and is the nation’s largest community theatre.

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The steampunk-inspired adaptation of this classical musical incorporates elements of fantasy, science fiction and horror brought by costume designer Georgiann Regan.

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Dan Chevalier, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, applies makeup backstage in preparation of the upcoming show, The Fantasticks.

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Dan Chevalier, fully transformed into character as “the mute,” browses a wardrobe for last minute costume details.

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Peter O’Neal playing El Gallo, finishes last minute touches to his costume backstage before The Fantasticks performance Saturday night.

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Eric Bricking, road manager of the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, applies makeup backstage to complete his character as Henry.

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Peter O’Neal  as Matt finishes the catchy and memorable song, “Try to Remember,” during the first act of the performance.

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Jennifer Tritz as Luisa and Peter O’Neal as Matt sing “Try to Remember” in the opening act of The Fantasticks Saturday at Jones Theatre.

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Peter O’Neal , Jon McDonald and Andrew Tebo perform “It Depends on What You Pay” during the first act the musical.

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Alejandro Gutierrez as Mortimer takes the stage during the first act of the performance. Mortimer is Henry’s sidekick who is dressed as an American Indian.

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The steampunk inspired “dragon” enters the scene during “The Abduction Ballet” performed by The Company towards the end of the first act.

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Peter O’Neal as Matt defeats the “dragon” and ends the feud during the moonlit abduction scenario. 

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Peter O’Neal , Jennifer Tritz, Andrew Tebo and Jon McDonald end the first act with the song “Happy Ending.”

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Henry and Mortimer take the stage after Hucklebee and Bellomy perform “Plant a Radish.”  

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The dramatic and darky underscored “Round and Round” was performed by El Gallo, Luisa, and The Company. This scene encompassed the steampunk genre in such a way that steam power was widely used.

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The cast takes the stage during the final scene of The Fantasticks performance.

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The cast of the Nebraska Theatre Caravan pose for a group photo at the end of the performance Saturday night at Jones Theatre.

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Members of the cast and production crew take down part of the scenery construction after the performance.

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Enormous pieces of the set are rolled away by the production crew as the Nebraska Theatre Caravan packs up after the show.

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All equipment and pieces from the set were transported by the freight elevator in Jones Theatre.

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Speakers are rolled off the stage during the final stages of take-down.

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Herman Montero, Technical/Lighting Director, examines the lighting setup after the show.