By Diane Marcukaitis As a first time costumer I was hesitant about accepting this role, simply because I am not a seamstress and my talent with sewing goes about as far as sewing on a button! However, I am very blessed with two amazing women on the West Side Story costume team who are amazing…
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By Shauntia Mettlin My love for the stage started at a very young age. During a typical Sunday morning at our church, my mom frequently sang solos during the service. Often times, I would end up following her on stage and sit behind her as she sang her heart out. For some reason, they thought…
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By Jasmine Prince If you told me a year ago that I was going to perform in West Side Story on a stage in front of REAL people I would have never believed you! But now looking back, this crazy life journey was 10 years in the making. My love of theatre and performing first…
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By Michael Keigher “You can have your wish, but you can’t just wish. No, to get your wish you go… Into the woods has always been my favorite musical. My first lead in 7th grade was for a middle school production of into the woods as the narrator and I fell in love. Into the…
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By Veronica Kravat We are in full swing dance mode! Our first mixed rehearsal working with Jets and Sharks together is in the books! Dance at the Gym is definitely going to be one of the highlights of the show. The talent in this cast is unbelievable and it shows in this number. You’ve never…
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We will make every effort to present the performance. In the event of rain, please retain your ticket stub. Acting Out Theatre Co. reserves the right to hold the start of a performance for a maximum of 45 minutes. In the event of rain during a performance. AOTC may interrupt the show for a maximum…
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In 1961 the movie version of West Side Story was released. Seven months later it was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. Ten Golden Oscars were awarded. The most by a musical and thus setting a record. And the Oscar goes to… 1.) Best Picture 2.) Best Director (Duel) Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins (Jerome Robbins Directed…
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By Gary Paruszkiewicz “Belles on their Toes” . . . “Inherit the wind” . . . “You can’t take it with you” . . . “1984” . . . “The Devils” . . . Great stage plays for high school productions in the 1960’s. I swore I had found my calling, and it was on…
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By AE Sarver Two years ago, I started a graduate assistant ship at Olivet Nazarene University for the theatre department. In this role, I worked closely with Professor Cohagan, taught classes, and directed shows, honing my skills as a director and challenging my ability to fully embrace a work of art. It was at the…
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By Hannah Swale ~ Kankakee County Museum While buildings were demolished on one end of the 100 block of East Court Street to make way for another parking lot, the west end of the block came to be known as “The Court Street Bookends,” where more exciting things were planned. Norman and Janice Strasma acquired the…
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