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 âA Piece of My Heartâ to military veterans, current military members and local high school classes studying the Vietnam War era. âA...
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Auditions for ‘Company’ set for March 25-27
Wheaton Drama proudly announces auditions for the brilliant Stephen Sondheim musical, âCompanyâ at 7 oâclock the evenings of Sunday, March 25th, Monday, March 26th, and Tuesday, March 27th (if necessary), with callbacks scheduled for Wednesday, March 28th. Auditions are by appointment. Audition slots will be scheduled in 5-minute increments, and will be followed with a...
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‘Piece of My Heart’ cast: WDI veterans, newcomers
Director Mike Boyna proudly announces the cast of âA Piece of My Heart,â running March 23 through April 15. In this powerful true drama, three nurses, a Red Cross volunteer, a USO entertainer, and an Army intelligence officer bare their souls and share their stories about the experience and aftermath of womenâs service in Vietnam....
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Apply by Feb. 15 to direct a 2018-19 season show
Artistic Committee Chair Joan Morrissey is accepting applications from anyone wishing to direct a Wheaton Drama production during the 2018-19 season. A separate application must be filed for each show you are submitting to direct, and all applications must reach Joan by Feb. 15, 2018. Download the application form here: 2018-2019 SEASON-DIRECTOR APPLICATION. Show titles,...
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‘Piece of My Heart’ audition slots filled
As of Dec. 22, all available audition slots for Wheaton Drama’s production of A Piece of My Heart have been filled. If you would like to place your name on a waiting list for either Sunday, Jan. 7, or Monday, Jan. 8, please contact director Mike Boyna at [email protected].
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Our 2018/19 season: A bounty for theatergoers
Wheaton Drama proudly announces its 2018/19 season, bookended with starkly different musicals and featuring two comedies and a provocative drama. Hereâs whatâs in store for our audience: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, a family-friendly musical based on the Roald Dahl book, tells of a boy named Charlie who, along with four other children, get...
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‘A Piece of My Heart’ auditions extended: Jan. 7-8
Director Mike Boyna has added a second night of auditions for Wheaton Dramaâs production of A Piece of My Heart, a drama about the role of women in the Vietnam War. Auditions will run from 7â10 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Jan. 7-8, 2018. Callbacks are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 9. Read-through will be Thursday,...
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Cast announced for ‘The Cinnamon Bear’
Director Ben Dooley has announced the cast of Wheaton Drama’s 2017 holiday show, The Cinnamon Bear. The whimsical fairy tale, running Dec. 14-17 at Playhouse 111 in downtown Wheaton, is an onstage re-creation of the perennial WGN radio serial, which marks its 80th anniversary this year. In addition to our usual Thursday, Friday and Saturday...
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‘Sex in the Title’ auditions Nov. 20-21
Director Jay Fontanetta announces auditions for Wheaton Dramaâs production of Sex in the Title, a contemporary farce by local playwright George Zahora. Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20 and 21, from 7â10 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Auditioners must prepare a one-minute contemporary comedic monologue and will perform cold readings from the script....
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‘Cinnamon Bear’ auditions slated for Nov. 4-5
Director Ben Dooley announces auditions for Wheaton Drama’s onstage re-creation of the old-time radio holiday classic The Cinnamon Bear. Auditions will be Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4â5, from 2â5 p.m. and will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks (by invitation) will be Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 7â9 p.m. For further information, please email...
