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WDI announces ‘Sense & Sensibility’ cast

The production team of Production Manager Elyse Willis and Director Randall W. Knott is pleased to announce the cast of “Sense and Sensibility,” opening Nov. 17. We had many, many outstanding candidates audition, making decisions very difficult, and we thank each and every one of you for your time honoring us with your audition. We...

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New dates for late-fall classes for kids

STUDENTS “ACTING IT UP” AT WHEATON DRAMA Classes for Grades 1-8; Our late-fall session runs Oct. 24 through Dec 12. (No classes Oct. 31 and Nov. 21; makeup date, if needed, will be Dec. 19) NOTE: These dates differ from what appears on our printed brochures. This six-week workshop is designed to strengthen acting “muscles.”...

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VIDEO: ‘Fiddler’ wows audiences at Playhouse 111

Coming off a triumphant opening weekend, “Fiddler on the Roof” is selling out its Sunday matinees and filling up houses for its evening performances. (HINT: Get your tickets now.) Don’t miss this compelling classic musical about societal change and generational differences set in 190s rural Russia — but supremely relevant in 2017 America. (Video by...

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‘Sense & Sensibility’ auditions extended to Sept. 19

Director Randall W. Knott is adding a third evening of auditions, Tuesday, Sept. 19, for “Sense and Sensibility,” running Nov. 17 through Dec. 10. Knott says: “We are expanding auditions to accommodate additional younger men for several outstanding dramatic/romantic roles. Women who have not yet signed up and who wish to reserve a slot will...

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WDI announces its ‘Fiddler’ cast

Director Carrie Dabelow proudly announces the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof,” running Sept. 15 through Oct. 8: Tevye = Barry Norton Golde = Mary Barrett Tzeitel/Grandma Tzeitel = Emily Roldan Hodel = Emma Lee Chava = Reilly Roman Shprintze = Kaia Ebel Bielke = Ellie Struthers Yente = Dee Hicks Lazar Wolf = Don...

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WDI salutes 2016-17 Colby Award winners

The 2016-17 Colby Award show was held at Wheaton Drama on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Named for life member Colby Jones, the Colby Awards honor the contributions of backstage volunteers throughout the season. Awards were presented to the following: Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits Jean Austin (Music Director) Ben Dooley (Sound Design) Charmaine Jones (Costumes) Andy...

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Cast announced for ‘The Producers’

Director Craig Gustafson proudly announces the cast of the hilarious musical comedy, “The Producers,” running May 26 through June 18. The cast is as follows: Max Bialystock — Ken Kaden Leo Bloom — Benedict L. Slabik II Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yonsen Tallen-Hallen Svaden-Svanson — Heather Pauliks Franz Liebkind — Lars Timpa Roger DeBris — Mark A. Hutchison...

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Shows and directors for our 2017-18 season

Wheaton Drama is excited to announce next season’s shows and directors. The season will open with the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” a story of maintaining traditions and transitions in an ever-changing sociopolitical climate—a message as important today as when the show was written. “Fiddler” will be directed by Carrie Dabelow, who has directed...

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Easy access to the AACT newsletter

It’s now easier than ever to stay atop trends in local theater. Rich Gannon, from the board of the American Association of Community Theatre, writes: In the past, SPOTLIGHT, AACT’s bimonthly newsletter, came to you by two methods: by mail to your official address and online. To access online you needed to log in as a member...