Kelsey Baehrens helps stage Baldwin Wallace University production of "In the Heights" at Beck Center

2016 Apr 8

Kelsey Baehrens of Kailua landed a spot in the Baldwin Wallace University and Beck Center for the Arts collaborative production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "In the Heights" during the spring semester. Directed by Victoria Bussert with choreography by Gregory Daniels and musical direction by David Pepin, "In the Heights" is Broadway's 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. The Plain Dealer touted the production as "vibrant, heartfelt...pulsing with highly caffeinated life."

A riveting story with incredible music and dance, "In the Heights" is a groundbreaking 21st century musical and the next chapter in the classic American story. Baehrens, a graduate of Mid Pacific Institute majoring in theatre acting and directing, played the part of Camilla Rosario in the production.

"In the Heights" is one of an extensive number of performance experiences providing real-world opportunities for students of the Baldwin Wallace music theatre program. From lead roles on Broadway and London's West End to prime time television, film and more, music theatre alumni have garnered top acclaim for more than 20 years. As a result, BW's program has earned accolades from leading agents, casting directors, critics and other industry professionals. For upcoming music theatre performances, visit http://www.bw.edu/events/music-theatre/index.