2012-2013 Season

SPECIAL EVENT: War of the Worlds – Live Radio Play       
October 26 & 27, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Book by Howard Koch
Directed by Jerry Ficeto
The War of the Worlds is an episode of the American radio drama anthology series Mercury Theatre on the Air. It was originally performed as a Halloween episode of the series on October 30, 1938, and aired over the Columbia Broadcasting System radio network. Join us for this special recreation of that special broadcast! Is their really an actual alien invasion by Martians was currently in progress? Relive the 1938 broadcast with our cast and crew! [Click here for more info]

MAIN STAGE: Arsenic And Old Lace        
November 16, 2012 @ 7:30pm, November 17, 2012 @ 1:30pm & 6:00pm Dinner Theatre Performance
Written by Joseph Kesselring
Directed by Sue Mandzik Davis
We meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously “acceptable” roomers; the antics of their brother who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt; and the activities of the other brother—these require no further description or amplification here. [Click here for more info]

SPECIAL EVENT: It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play       
December 14 & 15, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Written by Frank Capra
Radio Script Adapted by Lizz Zazzi
Original Music by Jason Neri
Directed by Mark Morchel
After last years SOLD OUT run, WHAT asks you to join us again for This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. [Click here for more info]

MAIN STAGE: Bleacher Bums       
April 5, 2013 @ 7:30pm & April 6, 2013 @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Conceived by Joe Mantegna
Written by The Organic Theatre Company
Directed by Mark Morchel
In the bleachers at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, die hard Cub fans root for their team. The group includes a rabid cheerleader, a blind man who follows the game by transistor radio and does his own play by play, a bathing beauty, a nerd and various other bleacher denizens. As the game proceeds, they bet among themselves on every conceivable event, go out for frosty malts or beers, try to pick up the bathing beauty and, occasionally, watch the game. The Cubs inevitably blow it in the ninth and the villainous Marvin, who always bets against the Cubs figuring he can’t lose, cleans up. The bleacher bums remain undaunted they will be back tomorrow to root for the home team. [Click here for more info]

MAIN STAGE: Stuart Little       
April 27, 2013 @ 1:30pm & 4:00pm April 28 @ 1:30pm
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
Directed by Mary Pat Shields
This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original are captured in this adaptation. The many adventures—both big and small—of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story-theatre presentation. [Click here for more info]

NEW PLAY WORKSHOP: No Name       
May 18, 2013 @ 8:00pm
Written by Joe Ferriero
Meet Peter.  He’s 17 and he’s autistic.  His family struggles with how to deal with him now that he is going to be a man.  He has a mother who feels like she has wasted her life, a father who always working and a sister who is perfect.  Peter loves them dearly.  A touching story that will melt your heart. [Click here for more info]

MAIN STAGE: Godspell   
June 14, 2013 @ 7:30pm June 15, 2013 @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Book by John Michael Tebelak
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Joe Ferriero
Choreography by Michele Sarnoski
Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Godspell is a fun, modern day retelling of the New Testament parables from The Gospel According to Matthew. The show is at times comedic and at times sentimental. The cast of actors/clowns often use their own names as they help explain to the audience the teachings of Jesus Christ. [Click here for more info]

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Family Friendly  Not Recommended for young children   Not Recommended for those under 14

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