Director Mike Boyna proudly announces the cast of “A Piece of My Heart,” 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 women’s 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. Here’s what’s 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 Drama’s production of A Piece of My Heart, a drama about the role of women in the Vietnam War. Auditions will run from 7–10 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 Drama’s 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 7–10 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. 4–5, from 2–5 p.m. and will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks (by invitation) will be Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 7–9 p.m. For further information, please email...
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WDI announces ‘Sense & Sensibility’ cast
The production team of Production Manager Elyse Willis and Director Randall W. Knott is pleased to announce the cast of “Sense and Sensibility,” opening Nov. 17. We had many, many outstanding candidates audition, making decisions very difficult, and we thank each and every one of you for your time honoring us with your audition. We...
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‘Piece of My Heart’: Early audition (guitarist/singer)
Director Mike Boyna will hold early auditions for Wheaton Drama’s production of A Piece of My Heart on Nov. 8-11, 2017. Location and time(s) TBD. These early auditions are for the part of Mary Jo only. A Piece of My Heart is a powerful true drama about three nurses, a Red Cross volunteer, a USO...
