Wheaton Drama

Forbidden Broadway will be directed by Stan Austin and will open the season September 16-October 9. This is an Off-Broaday revue parodying Broadway musical theater.

Shrek, The Musical will be directed by Mike Boyna and staged November 18-December 11. This charming musical follows Shrek, the ogre, and his loyal friend Donkey as they pursue a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from Lord Farquaad. This musical will be a fun experience for the whole family.

A Christmas Carol will be presented as a radio show December 15,-18. In keeping with a tradition started four years ago, Pam Turlow will direct this classic story as a radio presentation suitable for family attendance.

The Elephant Man starts out 2017 January 20-February 12 and will be directed by Sean Ogren. This play depicts the life of John Merrick, a severly defigured man who was rescued by a kindly doctor. This play takes place in London during the later part of the 1800’s.

Outside Mullingar will be produced March 24-April 15 and will be directed by Rob Reinalda. An Irish father and son and their neighbors, consider questions of life, death, love and the family farm This is a lovely romantic comedy.

The Producers will be directed by Craig Gustafson and be the final production of the season May 26 – June 18. This is a hilarious satire of the business side of Broadway. Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom make money by producing a sure-fire flop.

Watch for ticket information to be announced within the next sixty days.

DON’T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS FOR QUARTET
March 24,25,26,31 and April 1,2,3…..call 630-1820 or contact www.wheatondrama.org

OUR HOLIDAY MUSICAL WILL BE “THE SECRET GARDEN”
Production dates are Nov 14 – Dec 6, 2014. (Rights have been secured.)
Anyone interested in directing this production should submit an application no later than Sunday, March 23. Applications can be found on the WDI website, and should be emailed to Artistic Director Mike Boyna at likkrish@sbcglobal.net. Feel free to email Mike with questions.

WHEATON, IL. — Wheaton Drama Inc., the venerable theater troupe, has announced its 2014-15 season, an eclectic array of theatrical offerings that promise to delight its established audience and attract new patrons to Playhouse 111.

Mad Mid-Mod Musicals: June 26–29, 2014 — A retro revue featuring tunes from the 1950s and 1960s.

The Last Five Years: Aug. 8–17, 2014 (7 performances) — A two-person musical depicting a young marriage.

Amadeus: Sept. 19–Oct. 12, 2014 — The fictionalized account of the rivalry between composers Mozart and Salieri in 18^th-century Vienna.

Cinderella: Nov. 14–Dec. 7, 2014 — Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanting take on the classic fairy tale.

It’s a Wonderful Life radio show: Dec. 11–14, 2014 — Journey to Bedford Falls for this perennial favorite, brought to life as a radio show.

The 39 Steps: Jan. 30–Feb. 12, 2015 — A hilariously frenetic reworking of the Hitchcock film, with all the characters played by just four actors.

Enchanted April: March 27–April 12, 2015 (3-week run) — Four London women rent a villa in Italy, renewing their spirits and their worldview.

Spamalot: May 22–June 14, 2015 — The musical comedy based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with familiar characters and lots of surprises.

All shows are pending the securing of rights.  All performances will take place at 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton, IL.  For information about Wheaton Drama’s current season, please visit www.wheatondrama.org.

Wheaton Drama announces upcoming shows and directors!

Romeo & Juliet (2013 Summer Studio Show). Performances June 28-30, July 5-7. Directed by Jeni Dees. Tickets: $10 General Admission.

Broadway Gems: Musicals You Might Have Missed musical cabaret (2013 Summer Fundraiser). Performances: August 9-11. Directed by Lisa Schmela. $10 General Admission

Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig. Performances: September 13 – October 6. Auditions: July 28-29. Directed by Jim Liesz. $13 Thursdays/$16 Fridays-Sundays.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Webber/Rice. Performances: November 8 – December 8. Auditions: September 15-16. Directed by Anthony Berg. $18 Thursday/$21 Fridays-Sundays.

It’s A Wonderful Life – Radio Play (2013 Winter Fundraiser). Performances: December 12-15. Directed by Sean Ogren. $10 General Admission.

And Then There Were None (aka Ten Little Indians) by Agatha Christie. Performances: January 24 – February 16, 2014. Auditions: November 10-11. Directed by Randall W. Knott. $13 Thursdays/$16 Fridays-Sundays.

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Performances: March 21 – April 13, 2014. Auditions: January 26-27. Directed by Lisa Dawn Foertsch. $13 Thursdays/$16 Fridays-Sundays.

The Music Man by Meredith Wilson. Performances: May 23 – June 15, 2014. Auditions: March 23-24. Directed by Craig Gustafson. $18 Thursdays/$21 Fridays-Sundays.

Unless otherwise noted, performances are at 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays and 3pm Sundays. Tickets available at this website.

Our proposed 2013-2014 season is as follows: 

Summer Fundraiser (TBA). Performances: August 9-11

Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig. Performances:  September 13 – October 6. Auditions: July 28-29

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoast by Webber/Rice. Performances: November 8 – December 8. Auditions: September 15-16

Winter Fundraiser (TBA). Performances: December 12-15

And Then There Were None (aka Ten Little Indians) by Agatha Christie. Performances: January 24 – February 16, 2014. Auditions: November 10-11

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Performances: March 21 – April 13, 2014. Auditions:  January 26-27

The Music Man by Meredith Wilson. Performances: May 23 – June 15, 2014. Auditions:  March 23-24

Director applications for all shows are due February 28, 2013. Application at  http://www.wheatondrama.org/2013/director-application-for-the-2013-2014-season/