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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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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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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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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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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By Ally BilderbackSally Brown, the oh so adorable and slightly mischievous younger sister of Charlie Brown. She is also the youngest member of the Peanuts gang which automatically gives her motivation to be superfluous in her own endearing way. One of the things that makes Sally who she is as a character is her over…
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By Michael KeigherWhen I learned that AOTC was doing You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,. I knew exactly how I wanted to be a part of the experience. In the past 9 years, Acting Out Theatre Co. has continued to grow and expand in many beautiful ways. One area that I knew I wanted to…
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By Julie GindyYou’re a Good Man Charlie Brown set building has been in full force at my house for quite sometime. I happen to be married to Jeff Gindy,“The World Famous Set Builder”It’s pretty sweet deal. I design, he builds and then I paint, OK sometimes we paint but we always get the job done!…
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By Case Koerner In the world of musical theatre, there is a genre of shows that we like to call “dance shows.” They are shows like West Side Story, Cats, and Newsies whose names conjure up exciting images of impressive dancing, intricate movement, and jaw-dropping choreography. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is not a…
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