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...
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VIDEO: ‘Fiddler’ wows audiences at Playhouse 111
Coming off a triumphant opening weekend, “Fiddler on the Roof” is selling out its Sunday matinees and filling up houses for its evening performances. (HINT: Get your tickets now.) Don’t miss this compelling classic musical about societal change and generational differences set in 190s rural Russia — but supremely relevant in 2017 America. (Video by...
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‘Sense & Sensibility’ auditions extended to Sept. 19
Director Randall W. Knott is adding a third evening of auditions, Tuesday, Sept. 19, for “Sense and Sensibility,” running Nov. 17 through Dec. 10. Knott says: “We are expanding auditions to accommodate additional younger men for several outstanding dramatic/romantic roles. Women who have not yet signed up and who wish to reserve a slot will...
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‘Sense & Sensibility’ auditions Sept. 17-18
Wheaton Drama announces auditions for Sense and Sensibility. Jane Austen’s timeless romance, condensed for a brisk staging, runs Nov. 17 to Dec. 10. Director Randall W. Knott is casting six women’s roles and six men’s roles. Character ages and descriptions are below. Auditions will be Sunday, Sept. 17, and Monday, Sept. 18, starting at 7...
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WDI announces its ‘Fiddler’ cast
Director Carrie Dabelow proudly announces the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof,” running Sept. 15 through Oct. 8: Tevye = Barry Norton Golde = Mary Barrett Tzeitel/Grandma Tzeitel = Emily Roldan Hodel = Emma Lee Chava = Reilly Roman Shprintze = Kaia Ebel Bielke = Ellie Struthers Yente = Dee Hicks Lazar Wolf = Don...
