FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wheaton Drama Announces Cast for Into the Breeches
Wheaton Drama is pleased to announce the cast of its upcoming production of Into the Breeches, George Brant’s spirited World War II comedy about a group of women who keep their theater alive by taking on Shakespeare themselves. Directed by Mike Boyna and production management by Julie Kanturek, Into the Breeches is the fourth production in Wheaton Drama’s 2026–2027 season, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Moments.
Cast
- Morgan Dietkus as Maggie Dalton
- Lisa Schmela as Celeste Fielding
- Bill Chamberlain as Ellsworth Snow
- Margaret Micheli Venckus as Winifred Snow
- Justin Schaller as Stuart Lasker
- Janelle Dawkins as Ida Green
- Samantha Thorn as June Bennett
- Hannah Fowler as Grace Richards
Production Staff
- Production Manager: Julie Kanturek
- Director/Designer: Mike Boyna
- Assistant Director: Dan Hitzemann
- Stage Manager: Julie Kanturek
- Assistant Stage Manager: Rona Hsu
- Costume Designer: Mark Burrows
- Set Decoration/Props Designer: Jody Gosain
- Lighting Designer: Jim Van De Velde
- Sound Designer: Lisa Crank
- Audio-Visual Designer: Andy Kanturek
- Dramaturgy: Arya Dameron, Dee Hicks, Joan Morrissey
- Hair/Makeup: Liz Goodin Rowe
- Fight Choreography: Claire Yearman
About the Show
When World War II pulls the men of a theater company away, those left behind refuse to let the stage go dark. With little experience and even fewer expectations, a group of women steps in to produce Shakespeare—navigating egos, doubts, and the weight of being underestimated. What unfolds is a spirited and often hilarious journey of reinvention, as they discover new confidence and redefine what they’re capable of achieving together.
Performance Dates
January 22–February 7, 2027
7:30pm Thurs/Fri/Sat evening | 2pm Sun matinee.
About Wheaton Drama
Founded in 1931, Wheaton Drama is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in the Chicago area. Dedicated to producing high-quality live theatre while fostering creativity, education, and community involvement, Wheaton Drama has entertained audiences and provided opportunities for performers, technicians, and volunteers for generations.
