On stage at Wheaton Drama’s Playhouse 111 from August 17 to 19 is Broadway Ballot, a Broadway musical revue. This interactive revue features songs from musicals either that are new to Wheaton Drama, or which have not been performed at Wheaton Drama in the last ten years. Some of the shows featured in the revue...
Category: Show Updates
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A Bit of “Dirty Rotten” News
For your amusement, below are a few articles regarding Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. More to come!
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See a “Dirty Rotten” preview on May 15!
The entertainment at the May 15 General Membership meeting is a preview of our 2012 Spring musical, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! This free entertainment will be presented after the business portion of the meeting. The meeting begins at 7:30pm at Playhouse 111. Members: Don’t forget to come and vote for the next Board that night, too!
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Auditions for “Hansel and Gretel” – Summer Kids’ Show
Wheaton Drama Announces Auditions For Children’s Show Wheaton Drama, Inc. (WDI) is holding children’s auditions for a special production of Hansel and Gretel. With an original script by Berni Raymond, Wheaton Drama’s version of Hansel and Gretel is a lively, humorous rendition of the ancient tale, with enough fun and excitement to appeal to audiences...
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“Black Comedy” in the News
Visit the following for an article on Black Comedy: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120229/submitted/120229861
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“Black Comedy” Set Construction – First Day
Director Randy Knott’s photo of the Black Comedy set after the first day of construction (February 25). The set construction crew that day was: Ben Aylesworth, Steve Blount, Pat Daly, Don Dumper, Alex Finnis, Randy Knott, Geoffrey Maher, John Murray, Jen Neidl, R.J. Ogren, Sean Ogren, and Bruce Worthel. Rebecca Poole provided what was quite...
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“Bad Seed” Review
Bad Seed audience and critical reaction has been very positive. Below is a link to Joe Stead’s review. http://steadstylechicago.com/badseed.htm
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An Introduction to Theatrical Props
Not so long ago, Amy Johnson, props mistress for the upcoming musical 1776, was asked a few questions about how she figures out what props a show needs. Amy took the questions seriously, and wrote an excellent beginner’s guide to thinking like a props person. Here’s what she had to say:
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Twentieth Century: How the Train Works
Wheaton Drama’s current production, Twentieth Century, is set on a train. At every performance, we hear the audience gasp and applaud when the whole set lurches as the train leaves the station. So how did Doug Buethe and his crew build a moving set?
