APSU Department of Theatre and Dance to host acclaimed Cirque du Soleil performer Cheryl Ann Sanders

Clarksville, TN – At 7:00pm on Thursday, October 8th, 2015, Cheryl Ann Sanders will present an evening of works in the Austin Peay State University Trahern Theatre, titled “Cirque du Jeu Physique.” Sanders, a conservatory-trained musical theatre artist, has cultivated her career as an equity artist-turned cirque star.

Sanders is currently a lead artist at Downtown Disney’s “La Nouba” in Orlando, Florida.

Sanders is the second guest artist to be named a 2015-2016 APSU Roy Acuff Chair of Excellence in the Creative Arts.

During her residency, she will present a series of workshops for APSU theatre and dance students. The October 8th performance will include Sanders’ unique brand of physical theatre and will feature current students who will work with her during her residency.

Tickets for “Cirque du Jeu Physique” are free and available on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, please call Marcus Hayes at the Trahern Theatre box office at 931.221.7379.