Findlay, Ohio, March 6, 2003 —Redeeming Love will be staged by The University of Findlay theatre program March 19-22 at 8 p.m. and March 23 at 6 p.m. in the Grimm Theatre, Egner Center for the Fine Arts.

The show is an adaptation of the novel “Redeeming Love,” written by Francine Rivers. Scott Hayes, director of the show and theatre program director, wrote the adaptation, which Rivers approved.

The story is a modern retelling of the biblical book of Hosea, where God tells a man to marry a prostitute. The story then deals with the struggle the woman has accepting the fact that she can be loved and forgiven.

The cast for the show includes Haydee Sadler as Angel and Coy Schlumbohm as Michael Hosea. Cathy Foxhoven, Natalie Terry, Steven Beck and Brian Berheide will play numerous roles in the show. Crew members are Jerry Deall, set, lighting and sound designer; Matthew Stimmel, technical director; Kathy Newell, costume designer; JJ Ladd, hair designer; and Kyle Kutchenriter, assistant director. Music will be performed by Laura Wasson and Johnathon Peeler.

Due to the nature of the production, seating is limited to 75 people per show. Tickets are free. Those wishing to attend the show are asked to call the UF box office at 419-434-4531 to have their name placed on a list for the show.