Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While theatres across America remain dark due to CoVid-19, The Drama Group has been working hard to find a way to bring live streaming theatre back to its audience in the Southland. We are proud to kick off our 90th Anniversary season this month. Our new chapter[Read More…]
Live Theater
The Drama Group Postpones 90th Year Celebration
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group of Chicago Heights celebrates 90 years as a community theatre—NEXT YEAR! The celebration was actually scheduled for this season. They have made the difficult decision to postpone the 90th festivities and “live” production until September of 2021. The Corona Virus Pandemic has made it[Read More…]
Virtual Silent Auction to Benefit Arts Programs, GSU Food Pantry
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University (GSU) is giving community members the opportunity to do holiday shopping safely while supporting the Center for Performing Arts’ (the Center’s) 25th Anniversary Fund, the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (theNate), and the GSU Food Pantry. Bidding is open now through December 10 at biddingforgood.com.[Read More…]
Governors State University Streams Fall Drama November 20–22 through Broadway On Demand
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Jeremey Ohringer was offered the position of visiting director for Governors State University (GSU) Theatre and Performance Studies’ (TAPS’) Fall 2020 production Failure: A Love Story, he had no idea what surprises 2020 would have in store. What was originally envisioned as an intimate stage production[Read More…]
Drama Group Presents Angel Street/Gaslight
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While theatres across America remain dark due to CoVid-19, The Drama Group has been working hard to find a way to bring live streaming theatre to its audience in the Southland. We are proud to continue our 90th Anniversary season with another offering this month. Our virtual[Read More…]
The Center for Performing Arts’ 25th Anniversary Season Moves Forward with Timely Virtual Programming
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Despite setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts (the Center) is moving forward with its 25th Anniversary Season. This year, the Center will go from welcoming thousands of patrons in-person to bringing diverse programming directly to patrons’ homes. Like Yin and Yang, the Center’s[Read More…]
Drama Group Kicks Off 2020-2021 Season with Live-streamed Play The Voice of the Prairie
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While theatres across America remain dark due to CoVid-19, The Drama Group has been working hard to find a way to bring live streaming theatre back to its audience in the Southland. We are proud to kick off our 90th Anniversary season this month. Our new chapter[Read More…]
Drama Group Statement After “Diversity General Meeting”
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights held a general membership meeting on Zoom July 18 to address issues of racial justice inside the organization. More than 75 people participated in the meeting, according to the group’s statement. The statement follows: In the wake of the Black Lives[Read More…]
COVID-19: The Drama Group Cancels the Balance of 2019-2020 Season
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a note to our audience and patrons, current President, Tony Labriola, reaches out to supporters: The Drama Group is closing our doors for the remainder of the current season. Crowns, A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and Matilda will not perform or audition.[Read More…]
Drama Group Brings You The Story Of Cinderella
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is always pleased to present quality live theatre for children, schools, and daycare. This season we bring you a new spin on the beloved classic, The Story Of Cinderella, directed by Charlie Misovye. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre[Read More…]