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College Events: Theatre
| CLC Children’s Theatre Production The True Story of the Three Little Pigs By Paul Gilvary, Robert Kauzlaric and William Rush Based on the popular bestseller by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith Directed by Alicia Hall Sep 28 & 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM Sep 30, 2017 at 3:00 PM Sep 30, 2017 at 7:00 PM Oct 1, 2017 at 2:00 PM Mainstage Theatre Single Tickets $6 $4 tickets for school groups of ten or more (in advance) Other fees may apply. Suitable for grades PreK-5 and above. There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally get his say. But can a lone wolf get a fair trial in a corrupt piggy court? And will anyone believe that all the “huffing and puffing” nonsense was just a cover –up for a simple story about a sneeze and a cup of sugar? Enter the jury box and decide the fate of Big ’n’ Bad in this hysterical musical adaptation of the hit children’s book.l "One of the best children's shows of the year. Case closed." The New York Times Auditions for The True Story of the Three Little Pigs: August 22 & 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., Studio Theatre (open to the community) To stay current on the Theatre Department, become a fan of the College of Lake County Theatre Department Facebook page. Facebook To request sign language interpreting for any of these plays, please contact the Box Office at least two weeks in advance. Buy Tickets Online |  |
| Street Scene By Elmer Rice Directed by Thomas B. Mitchell Nov 10 & 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM Nov 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM Nov 16, 17 & 18, 2017 at 7:30 PM Studio Theatre Regular $10 CLC/Senior/Teen/JLC Subscribers $8 Other fees may apply. SPECIAL PRICE TICKETS: Buy one, get one free on November 10 & 16. Special offer not available online. Set entirely on the front stoop of an apartment building and surrounding street, this remarkable play explores the comedy and tragedy of daily life through the experiences of working class families and new immigrants. Fidelity, relationships, communication, discrimination and identity are all explored in this outstanding stage classic. A Broadway success and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Street Scene teems with humanity and offers a bold exploration of American society. "Extraordinarily authentic." The New York Times Auditions for Street Scene: September 18 & 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Studio Theatre (open to the community) FACULTY Retirement Reception Immediately following the Saturday, November 18 closing night performance, join us for a dessert reception to celebrate the retirement of Thomas B. Mitchell and his 30 years with CLC Theatre. At the reception, as well as throughout the run of “Street Scene,” there will be opportunities to donate to theatre student scholarships. To stay current on the Theatre Department, become a fan of the College of Lake County Theatre Department Facebook page. Facebook To request sign language interpreting for any of these plays, please contact the Box Office at least two weeks in advance. Buy Tickets Online |  |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream By William Shakespeare Directed by Brian Gill Feb 23 & 24, 2018 at 7:30 PM Feb 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM Mar 1, 2018 at 7:30 PM Mar 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM Mar 2 & 3, 2018 at 7:30 PM Studio Theatre Regular $10 CLC/Senior/Teen/JLC Subscribers $8 School Groups of 10 or more (in advance) $7 Other fees may apply. SPECIAL PRICE TICKETS: Buy one, get one free on February 23 and March 1. Special offer not available online. The woods outside Athens are a busy place on this magical midsummer night! Four lovers find themselves smack in the middle of a dispute between the King and Queen of the fairies, and, as if that wasn't enough, a troupe of amateur actors are trying to rehearse a play. Add the mischievous sprite Puck, armed with a potion capable of making anyone fall in love with the first person they set their eyes upon, and you have the recipe for this most celebrated comic masterpiece. Auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream: December 4 & 5, 6:30 p.m. Studio Theatre (open to the community) To stay current on the Theatre Department, become a fan of the College of Lake County Theatre Department Facebook page. Facebook To request sign language interpreting for any of these plays, please contact the Box Office at least two weeks in advance. Buy Tickets Online |  |
| Play On! A CLC Theatre Student Showcase Apr 13 & 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM Apr 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM Apr 20 & 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM Studio Theatre Regular $10 CLC/Senior/Teen/JLC Subscribers $8 Other fees may apply. SPECIAL PRICE TICKETS: Buy one, get one free on April 13 and 20. Special offer not available online. Play On! is a celebration of student creativity, talent and achievement. Join CLC students as they showcase their abilities as actors, directors, stage managers, designers and technicians. ideas fro the showcase will be solicited in the fall semester and students will produce the work in the spring. It might be a full-length play, an evening of one-acts or even an original script-the sstudents will decide! Auditions for Play On!: February 5 & 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Studio Theatre (CLC Students only) To stay current on the Theatre Department, become a fan of the College of Lake County Theatre Department Facebook page. Facebook To request sign language interpreting for any of these plays, please contact the Box Office at least two weeks in advance. Buy Tickets Online |  |
| Cabaret Book by Joes Masteroff Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Directed by Craig Rich Jul 20 & 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM Jul 22, 2018 at 2:00 PM Jul 26, 27 & 28, 2018 at 7:30 PM Jul 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM Studio Theatre Regular $15 CLC/Senior/Teen/JLC Subscribers $12 Other fees may apply. SPECIAL PRICE TICKETS: Buy one, get one free on July 14 and 20. Special offer not available online. "That's just politics, and what does that have to do with us?" This tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Berlin's infamous Kit Kat Klub, whre the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd--enticing them to leave their troubles outside. Featuring such memorable songs as "Willkommen," "Money," "Don't Tell Mama" and "Maybe This Time," Cabaret's powerful message to follow your heart when the world loses its way remains remarkably relevant. "One for the ages." --New York Post "Delivers a timely jolt." --The Boston Globe Auditions for Cabaret: May 21 and 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Studio Theatre (open to the community) To stay current on the Theatre Department, become a fan of the College of Lake County Theatre Department Facebook page. Facebook To request sign language interpreting for any of these plays, please contact the Box Office at least two weeks in advance. Buy Tickets Online |  |
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