News Harris-Stowe State University For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney McCall (314) 340-3391 mccallc@hssu.edu <mailto:mccallc@hssu.edu> HSSU Players Welcomes Freshstart Productions' "How Bad Do You Want It"? ST. LOUIS, MO (July 31, 2012) - The Harris-Stowe State University Players theatre group welcome Freshstart Productions' "How Bad Do You Want It?" August 17-18, to the Emerson Performance Center's Bank of America Theatre. A dinner theater showcase will be held August 17, at 6:30 p.m. along with an 8 p.m. show both evenings. Written and directed by Bridgett Pratt, with Beverly B. Brennan and Gregory S. Carr as production coordinators, "How Bad Do You Want It?" is an inspirational musical play about faith, love and acceptance. Bridgette Pratt began writing short skits for her local church. Her first production was as the director/producer of a dramatic production "I Believe." To her credit, she has written, directed and produced several shorts skits, awards banquets and poetry writings. Tickets for the August 17, dinner and show are $20 and $10 for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets may be purchased by credit/debit at the HSSU Bursar's Office by calling (314) 340-3343, or to pay by cash/check, please visit the EPC Box Office. Tickets for the August 17, dinner and show must be reserved by August 12. For reservations/information call Beverly Brennan at (314) 340-5975 or Gregory Carr at (314) 323-4053. For more information about Freshstart Productions visit www.JLDfreshstartprod.com. Harris-Stowe State University, located in midtown St. Louis, is a four-year institution that offers 14 degree programs in the areas of Accounting, Business Administration, Biology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Care Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information Sciences and Computer Technology, Mathematics, Middle School Education, Professional Interdisciplinary Studies, Secondary Education and Urban Affairs. Ranked by U.S. News as one of America's Best Colleges in the Midwest, the university, which has been in existence for more than 150 years, offers the most affordable bachelor's degree in the metropolitan area. ### **********************Harris-Stowe State University********************** This e-mail is confidential and sent only to specified recipient(s). However, all e-mail is subject to possible interception by third parties. *************Contact postmaster@hssu.edu to report problems**************