NICOLAI MAKES COLLEGIATE STATE DEBUT

CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Tim A. Nicolai of Jackson will play assorted roles in the Southeast Missouri State University Theatre's upcoming production of "The Good Doctor," which opens Nov. 10.

"The Good Doctor," a comedy by Neil Simon, is a series of loosely threaded together sketches derived from stories by Anton Chekov. It presents both slapstick and low comedy as well as poignant scenes. Each scene develops a different story with a wide variety of characters. The entire play is tied together by a host and narrator who acts as the writer of the stories.

Nicolai, the son of Al and Brenda Nicolai, is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School where he appeared in several stage productions and the annual Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste. He is a freshman at Southeast.

Performances of "The Good Doctor" will be held Nov. 10- 11 and Nov. 15-18 at 8 p.m. in the Forrest H. Rose Theatre. For ticket information, call (573) 651-2265.