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Theatrico Brings “The Fantasticks” To Chattanooga’s West Village

“The Fantasticks” at Theatrico banner.
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Near the end of this month, a new local theatre company will take the stage - outdoors - in Chattanooga’s West Village.

Theatrico will present its debut production, “The Fantasticks” - the world’s longest-running musical - in front of the Westin Chattanooga on Pine Street from Thursday, July 27th through Saturday, July 29th.

Mary Catherine Schimpf is creative director of Theatrico - and the director and choreographer of “The Fantasticks.”

Ellie Austin is the company manager.

The Theatico team, from left to right: Heath Austin, Gabriella Alvarez, Mary Catherine Schimpf and Ellie Austin.
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The Theatico team, from left to right: Heath Austin, Gabriella Alvarez, Mary Catherine Schimpf and Ellie Austin.

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