“Heathers: The Musical,” a dark musical comedy, will be staged by The Drama Group over two weekends July 28 through Aug. 6. The musical is set in the 1980s, so the show has an ‘80s rock beat. It is a story of teen love and angst that focuses on a[Read More…]
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Drama Group’s June production is ‘Buried Child’
“Buried Child,” winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979, will be staged by the Drama Group over two weekends in June. The Drama Group will perform the play at 7:30 p.m. June 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, and at 2 p.m. June 11 and 18. All[Read More…]
‘The Secret Garden’ musical performed April 28, 29, 30
The Tony Award-winning musical “The Secret Garden” will be performed by members of The Drama Group April 28, 29 and 30 at the Bloom Township High School auditorium. The enchanting musical follows an orphan girl, Mary Lennox, who is forced to leave India when her parents die. She is[Read More…]
‘Wizard of OZ’ performed April 5-9 by Drama Group
In The Drama Group performance of The Wizard of Oz April 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 the cast will include April Eichlin as Scarecrow; Mike Cabsinger as Tin Man; Lisa Kristina as Dorothy; and Dawn DeVries as Lion. (Provided photo) The Drama Group’s Daytime Children’s Theatre will present “The Wizard of OZ”[Read More…]
Drama Group presents Good People’ comedy
The Drama Group presents “Good People,” a 2011 Tony Award winning comedy, at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 and 25, and March 2, 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5, at the studio, 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. The play takes place in the[Read More…]
Auditions set for Drama Group’s ‘Buried Child’ production
The Drama Group has scheduled auditions for actors interested in performing in “Buried Child.” Auditions will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 28 and March 1 at the Drama Group Studio, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights. “Buried Child” is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Sam[Read More…]
Drama Group auditions for ‘The Secret Garden’ musical set for Jan. 20, 22 and 23
The Drama Group is looking for 20 singers, dancers and actors of all ages to audition Jan. 20, 22 and 23 for the upcoming production of “The Secret Garden.” No appointment is required, but those auditioning should prepare a song from the production or a similar musical, and expect[Read More…]
Balloting continues for local theater productions nominated for outstanding work
Local theater patrons have until Dec. 31 to cast ballots for theater performers and stage crew in the 2016 Broadway World Chicago Awards competition. Three nominations went to Artists Walk Theatre that presented “The Fantasticks” in late August at the Flossmoor Community House. The Drama Group, based in Chicago Heights,[Read More…]
Drama Group examines race and censorship issues in ‘Alabama Story’ production
Drama Group cast members, from left, Jamie Boulstridge, Lillian Mitchell, Jeff Peterson and Andy Leahy rehearse a scene from “Alabama Story” being staged Dec. 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18. (Provided photo) The Drama Group will bring a true story of race, censorship and politics to the stage when it presents[Read More…]
Drama Group presents ‘Dogfight’ in August
The Drama Group is presenting the emotionally charged musical “Dogfight,” a story of raw emotions and compassion that surrounds a game played by three Marines before they ship out to Vietnam. The show, directed by Curt and Tammy Lang, is presented over two weekends at the Studio Theatre, 303 W.[Read More…]