It’s now easier than ever to stay atop trends in local theater. Rich Gannon, from the board of the American Association of Community Theatre, writes: In the past, SPOTLIGHT, AACT’s bimonthly newsletter, came to you by two methods: by mail to your official address and online. To access online you needed to log in as a member...
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USHERS NEEDED FOR OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
Your theater needs you, members. Please volunteer to usher for Outside Mullingar (March 24 – April 15). For more information, and to sign up, contact: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0D4CACAE2CA7FE3-outside
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Wheaton Drama a ‘Best of Wheaton’ winner!
For the second time in four years, Wheaton Drama has been recognized as a leader in the arts field, winning a “Best of Wheaton” award. Grabbing top honors as the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce’s Not For Profit Arts Organization of the Year, Wheaton Drama continues its 85-year tradition of excellence in entertaining and enlightening members...
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Auditions for ‘The Producers’ set for March 26-27
Wheaton Drama announces auditions for its 2016-17 season closer, “The Producers”—one of the funniest and most popular musical comedies of all time–to be held March 26-27. Craig Gustafson is directing. Music Director: Joni Kotche. Choreographer: Katy Smith. Production Managers: Elyse Wadzinski and Leah Rae Witt. To best utilize the time of actors auditioning for “The Producers,” auditions are by...
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Sign up now for kids’ acting workshops (starts 3/7)
Registration has begun for aspiring performers in grades K-8. Young performers will learn basic onstage and acting techniques while they develop their imagination and creativity. All children will have a blast as they explore acting through a series of theater and improvisational games. This ensemble building class will foster each student’s self esteem and help...
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Seeking directors for our 2017-2018 season
Are you interested in directing one of our 2017-2018 shows? Please download and complete the director application: 2017-2018 SEASON-DIRECTOR APPLICATION. Applications are due by Feb. 13, 2016. Our 2017-18 season includes: Fiddler on the Roof : Sept. 15 – Oct 8, 2017 Sense and Sensibility; Nov. 17 – Dec. 10, 2017 Sex in the Title; Jan. 19 –...
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Help us win ‘Best of Wheaton’ honors!
Wheaton Drama has been nominated for a 2017 Best of Wheaton Award in the category of “Not for Profit Arts Organization.” In 2014 we won this honor, due in large part to the direct support of our members and community supporters. We hope we can count on you to do the same for us this...
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Here’s the cast of ‘Outside Mullingar’
Wheaton Drama proudly announces the cast of “Outside Mullingar.” Playwright John Patrick Shanley’s bittersweet comedy, set in the Irish Midlands, runs March 24 through April 15: Anthony Reilly: Aaron Hoge Tony Reilly: Bill Donaldson Aoife Muldoon: Jean Austin Rosemary Muldoon: Leah Rae Witt Crew chiefs are: Director: Rob Reinalda Production Manager: Randall W. Knott Assistant Director: Jim...
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Apply for the 2017 Wheaton Drama Scholarship
The Wheaton Drama Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from a Wheaton Drama area high school who are entering a post-secondary institution in the subsequent academic year. Students will be evaluated on their theatert arts activities in the school and community, including coursework and volunteering. All applications must be postmarked no later than March 31,...
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Children’s Workshops Jan. 10 to Feb. 14
Know a child who loves acting? Give them the perfect gift—theater! In this six-week course, young performers will learn basic acting techniques while developing their imagination and creativity. Through improvisational games, this ensemble-building class will foster students’ self-esteem and help them become independent thinkers, both on and off stage. January 10 – February 14, 2017...
