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Linda Kelsey, actor on Lou Grant, on campus Tuesday and Thursday

Sept. 22, 2004

Linda Kelsey

Linda Kelsey, probably best known for her portrayal of reporter Billie Newman in the critically acclaimed CBS series, Lou Grant, will be on campus Tuesday and Thursday.

Kelsey will speak to Augsburg theatre students and those in the campus community who wish to attend, sharing her insights and speaking on the topic of "Secrets of Acting for Camera."

Her role on Lou Grant garnered Kelsey five Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. She has appeared in numerous television, film and theatre roles, most recently as Mary Stuart in Mary Queen of Scotts, at the Park Square Theatre.

Kelsey is part of the Theatre Artist Series, coordinated by the theatre arts department. Her talks will take place from 11:50-1:20 p.m. in the Foss TV studio on both Tuesday, September 21, and Thursday, September 23.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information on this or other events in the series, call the theatre department at x1257.