Wheaton Drama holding auditions for ‘Steel Magnolias’ Jan. 26-27

January 7th, 2014

The compelling dramatic comedy, running March 21—April 13, requires six actresses capable of vivid, once-in-a-lifetime performances. 

WHEATON, IL. — Wheaton Drama announces auditions for Robert Harling’s popular and beloved play, Steel Magnolias. Innovative, experienced director Lisa Dawn Foertsch seeks honest, comedic performers for this beautiful show with once-in-a-lifetime roles for women. Auditions will be held at Playhouse 111, located at 111 N. Hale St. in downtown Wheaton.

Auditions are Sunday and Monday, Jan. 26 and 27, beginning at 7 p.m. If necessary, callbacks will be Tuesday, Jan. 28, with actors called at 7 p.m. sharp. First read-thru will be Wednesday, Jan29.  (more…)

Sneak Peek at Wheaton Drama’s It’s A Wonderful Life

December 13th, 2013

Enjoy a quick sneak peek at It’s A Wonderful Life!  The lovely and talented Jingle Sisters will have you humming along.

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Videos courtesy of Michelle Ho.

 

 

Family front and center in Wheaton Drama’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

December 13th, 2013

Two generations of the Ogren family take on various duties in this 1940s-style radio show adaptation, running Dec. 12—15 at Playhouse 111 in Wheaton. (more…)

Veteran actor reprises George Bailey role at Wheaton Drama

December 10th, 2013

The annual holiday fundraiser is once again a 1940s-style radio play version of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and Geoffrey Maher returns as the big-hearted everyman.

Geoffrey Maher as George Bailey and Gwen Royle as ZuZu Bailey

Geoffrey Maher as George Bailey and Gwen Royle as ZuZu Bailey

In what is rapidly becoming a Yuletide tradition, Wheaton Drama is again mounting a radio play version of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Featured as George Bailey for the second year in a row is seasoned actor Geoffrey Maher of Arlington Heights, who took time out to discuss his part in the production: (more…)

Wheaton Drama Casts ‘And Then There Were None’

November 12th, 2013

WHEATON, IL. — Director Randall W. Knott has assembled a veteran ensemble for the Agatha Christie classic mystery, running Jan. 24 through Feb. 16 at Playhouse 111 in Wheaton.  (more…)

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