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Ghost Light Cabaret FAQ

Where is River Road Park? 1895 River Road, Kankakee, IL 60901. Map Where should I park? There is parking located on site. Map What should I bring? A lawn chair. Food will be available when the gates open at 6:00 pm. You may also bring a small cooler and snacks. What Food Vendors will be at the…
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A Night in Sleepy Hollow

A Night in Sleepy Hollow 2020 has been cancelled. Our partner for this event, Bourbonnais Township Park District, has cancelled all large events for fall 2020. The events have been cancelled due to Restore Illinois Phase 4 guidance limiting events to 50 people or less.We will certainly miss our autumn home at Perry Farm Park.

An update from Acting Out Theatre Co.

We are living in unprecedented times with information changing daily.  As you may know, AOTC pressed pause on our auditions that were set for early April as we waited on more information on the global pandemic.  Our Board of Directors examined a number of scenarios and we have come to the conclusion that for the…
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Happiness is….Attending the Acting Out show every summer!

By Angela Shea – “Kankakee County Super Fan” It was a hot, but lovely evening, when I ventured out to see You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.  I arrived planted my chair and headed to the Peanuts Party for dinner.  Family and friends weren’t able to join me, so I was all by myself.  However…
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A Chorus Line 2022

So, you may have heard, we are producing A Chorus Line, July 8, 9 & 10.Also, it is our 10th Anniversary Show, we are very excited to celebrate and share this story with you. Here is a bit about the story… A Chorus Line is a musical with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban…
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A Thankful Heart

As You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown comes to a close,we at Acting Out Theatre Co. find ourselves very thankful for the loving community that we live in. We certainly enjoyed our time at Lil’s Park and appreciate the Village of Bradley’s small town hospitality!Terry Memenga, Bradley’s Director of Public Works was our go to…
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You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown FAQ

FAQ What should I bring? A lawn chair. Food will be available at the PEANUTS PARTY. You may also bring a small cooler and snacks. What if it rains? We do everything in our power to present every performance. Unfortunately, at this time we are still unable to control the weather. In the event of rain a…
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“Schroeds”

By Thomas MusgraveSchroeder is a very interesting character in the Peanuts world. While he doesn’t have the global recognition of Charlie Brown or Snoopy, he is distinguishable by one thing: his skill on the toy piano. He seeks to be just like his idol, Ludwig van Beethoven, as he plays his music and attempts to…
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Lucy Isn’t Bossy!

By Bek Szilagyi Okay, so here’s the thing. Lucy Van Pelt isn’t bossy. We need to use different terminology. Lucy Van Pelt has “Executive Leadership Skills.” This is essential for Lucy’s character. If we ignore her natural gift to command a room, or her self confidence, we’ve lost her essence. Now that we’ve cleared that…
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