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In Kelso Hollow at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, IL 62675
A huge thanks to all who auditioned!! We appreciate you!! And to those who may not have been cast, we are proud of you, too! It takes guts to audition as an actor, and we are thankful you auditioned for us!!
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Author Michael Hjort Composer Camille N. Curtis Directed by Cari Wilmert Click here for more information about the show. A Little Princess is an original musical adaptation of the Francis Hodgson Burnett novel. It is the story of a little rich girl, Sara Crewe, and her struggle to survive in a London boarding school during World War II. Directed by Preston Dodd Click here for more information about the show. A 1970 musical comedy revolving around Robert (a single man unable to commit fully to a steady relationship, let alone marriage), the five married couples who are his best friends, and his three girlfriends. Company is a concept musical composed of short vignettes, presented in no particular chronological order, linked by a celebration for Robert's 35th birthday. Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Lorenz Hart Book by George Oppenheimer Based on the original by Rodgers & Hart Directed by Judy Smith Click here to learn more about the show. This quintessential 'Hey, kids, let's put on a show!' musical boasts one of the greatest scores ever written. Set at a summer stock theatre, the plot concerns a group of young apprentices and their conviction to mount the original revue they've created while dodging the underhanded attempts of the surly theatre owner to squash their efforts at every turn. Sharon Molineaux Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk August 6, 2022 Join us rain or shine!
A Little Princess The Musical June 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 2022
Company (Musical) July 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 2022
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George FurthBabes in Arms July 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2022
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Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Directed by Laurie McCoy Click here to learn more about the show. The play is a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial,which resulted in John T. Scopes' conviction for teaching Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution to a high school science class, contrary to a Tennessee State Law. "… it is one of the truly great American dramas of this century." —Scripps-Howard SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AT TIP Theatre in the Park summer positions available. THREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS / 1 PRE-SHOW HOST. Must be 16 years of age or older. Must be available dates of above shows (or most dates). Must have some knowledge of electronics. Email short letter of interest with any experience to Kari Catton, Executive Director at info@theatreinthepark.net. We exist because of our community! DONATIONS We appreciate it very much! Click here if you would like to donate via mail. Thank YOU for Your Support in 2020, 2021 and into 2022!!!!
Inherit the Wind August 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 2022
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PLATINUM INVESTOR
Mary Blumle
Mary Disseler
INVESTOR
In memory of Noel & Ted by Kathleen Bottum
John & Debbie Crowley
Alan & Carolyn Grosboll
Patrick & Julie Hauser
Carolyn Stone
BENEFACTOR
Julia Gentile
Ed & Judy Smith
SUPPORTER
H.O. & Jane Brownback
In Memory of Jane Fee
John Lowder
William & Karen Heintzelman
Judy & Ted Sunder
Matthew Vernau
John & Judy Woodruff
In Memory of Elvin G. Zook MD by Sharon Zook
PATRON
Scottie & Diane Bevill
Don & Erin Biggerstaff
Eric & Lorie Bleyer
CASSCOMM Casey French
Kari Catton
Jean Harlow-Truesdell
In Memory of Ken Bradbury by Ivan & Marian Levin
Kent & Sue Massie
Jeanne Pittman
Mrs. Kathryn Ransom
Carol Robinson
In Memory of Harold & Rosella Rogers by Dale Rogers
In Honor of Kari Catton by Kim Villanueva & Sarah Iaiennaro
Joanne Willard
SUPER FRIEND
In Memory of Steve Carson by Fred & Helen Carson
Laura Drennan
Lee Gaeding
Connie Fegan
FRIEND
Mike & Teresa Atterberry
Bob & Lori Bastas
Dorothy Coil
Dennis & Patti Daniels
In Memory of Mary Alaina Madden by Dennis Darling
Paul & Jane Davis
LuAnn DeRocchi
In Memory of Steve Carson by Phil Funkenbusch
Peggy Hamilton
Ron Howell
Sandra & Harold Jurgens
In Memory of Steve Carson by Neil & Janet Howey
In Memory of Steve Carson by Patricia Hughes and Karen Frick
In Memory of Steve Carson by Alan & Rhonda Kon
Franklin & Mary Lewis
Patricia Mees
Shirley McConnaughay
Barbara McKean
Vaughn Morrison & Sherry Knight
Janice Rathgeb
Ruth Rauch
Dr. Larry E. Sherwin
Jake & Mary Kate Smith
Beth Sohn
Morgan County State's Attorney Gray Noll
Rick & Amy Stewart
Stephanie Van Ulft
Dolores Young
GIFT
In Memory of Steve Carson by Elizabeth Carson
In Memory of Steve Carson by Sandra Kessinger
In Memory of Steve Carson by Brenda Lane
James & Peggy O'Brien
Bryan Rives
Cheryl Steinhour
Kathleen Sauter Stevens
Joyce TeRonde
Penny Wollan-Kriel