The Arkansas Repertory Theatre works in partnership with the Clinton School of Public Service to participate in the UACS’s Distinguished Speaker Series, hosting educational panel discussions on various Rep productions. The latest in these takes place today, Thursday, September 5 at 12 noon at Sturgis Hall in Clinton Presidential Park.

The panel will feature the cast of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of Pal Joey.  This reimagined production of the Rodgers and Hart classic musical was conceived and directed by Tony Award winner Peter Schneider.  It features a new book by Patrick Pacheco, based on the original “Pal Joey” stories by John O’Hara.  Tony nominee Dan Knechtges is the choreographer.

Pal Joey opens tomorrow night (with previews last night and tonight). It runs through Sunday, September 29. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances are at 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday evening performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday Matinees performances are at 2 p.m.