WDI CHILDREN’S SUMMER WORKSHOP BEGINS JULY 9! Do you know a child who enjoys theatre and wants to learn more about performance or technical skills? Wheaton Drama workshops will help build confidence by giving the attendees first hand experience in creating a live production. Your child will learn how teamwork works in building a...
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COMPANY Closing June 17
Wheaton Drama finishes off their 2017/18 Season with COMPANY; Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by George Furth. Audiences have given rave reviews since the show’s opening on May 25, highlighting the musicality, acting, & heart given by each performer of the ensemble cast of 14 actors But a show would be nothing...
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Member Vote: Proposed Board of Governors
A reminder to our members that the annual election of Governors will be held at our general meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30. The following slate was presented by the Nominating Committee at the April membership meeting: Wheaton Drama, Inc. Board of Governors Proposed Slate FY 2018-19 Nominees – to take office July 1, 2018...
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Artistic Committee Chair deadline June 15, 2018
WDI President Stan Austin is accepting applications from members for the position of 2018-19 Artistic Committee Chair. This individual will work with the chairs of the Play Reading and Musical Play Reading Committees, WDI Board representative(s), and at-large members to propose a slate of shows for the 2019-20 season. Download the application form: WDI Artistic Chair...
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WDI Children’s Summer Workshop Registration
Do you know a child who enjoys theatre and wants to learn more about performance or technical skills? Wheaton Drama workshops will help build confidence by giving the attendees first hand experience in creating a live production. Your child will learn how teamwork works in building a theatrical presentation…besides having fun and making new friends....
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Wheaton Drama casts ‘Company’
Director Pam Turlow proudly announces the cast for Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy “Company,” running May 25 to June 17. The cast: Bobby: Garrett Ard Sarah: Claire Yearman Harry: Rod Kelly Susan: Erin Creighton Peter: Mike Frale Jenny: Morgan Dietkus David: David Korzatkowski Amy: Sara Malloy Paul: Matt Whalen Joanne: Christine Pfenninger Larry: Dennis McGuire Marta:...
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Meet the directors for our 2018-19 season
The Wheaton Drama Board of Governors, on advice from the Artistic Committee, has approved the following slate of directors for next season: Maria Bakalis will direct Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, running Sept.14 – Oct.7, 2018. Craig Gustafson will direct Silent Laughter, an homage to silent film comedies, running Nov.16 – Dec.9,...
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Apply for the 2018 Wheaton Drama Scholarship
Thank you to all students who applied for our 2018 scholarship award! Please check back in early 2019 for further opportunities to apply.
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Our ‘thank you’ to military personnel and veterans
Our military personnel give so much of themselves. Wheaton Drama wants to give something back. As part of our community outreach program, our theater troupe, founded in 1931, proudly offers free tickets for “A Piece of My Heart” to military veterans, current military members and local high school classes studying the Vietnam War era. “A...
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Deadline extended to 3/10: Teach a July workshop
Wheaton Drama seeks teachers for our 2018 Summer Workshop, a weeklong experience in which students learn about theatre, dance and music. Students will spend time with each teacher (dance and theatre), learning about each performance process and developing lifelong skills. We stress process over product, but parents will see what their children have been working...
