OSKALOOSA — The George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa, Iowa, will present “The Hobbit” Aug. 1-4 with key contributions from several Central College graduates, faculty and staff members. Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien and adapted by playwright Kim Selody, the production will be performed as part of the George Daily Youth Theatre’s 25-year anniversary celebration.

Central is proud to highlight the contributions of the following graduates, faculty and staff with “The Hobbit”:

• Ryan Jones, a 2020 Central graduate: lighting designer.
• Anne McCullough Kelly, mental health counselor at Central: performance, costume design and construction.
• Mat Kelly, professor of art: set painting.
• Allison McGuire, former Central voice instructor: director.
• Andy McGuire, a 2010 Central graduate: director.
• Ron Rybkowski, technical director of theatre and lecturer at Central: set designer, construction and technical consultant.
• Kate Kanne Smith, assistant professor of theatre: costume design and construction.

The George Daily production of “The Hobbit” is family-friendly and will feature puppetry and combat choreography, highlighting some of the unique skills and talents offered by the theatre’s summer staff.

The George Daily Auditorium will present “The Hobbit” 7 p.m. Aug. 1-3 and 2 p.m. Aug. 4. Tickets are on sale at georgedaily.org/hobbit.