Limelight Theatre Company
Do-It-Yourself-Theatre
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Discover the intriguing world of the stage! Whether you prefer being in the spotlight or working behind the scenes, the Limelight Players have a role for you!
The Oswegoland Park District's Limelight Theatre Company introduces students to every aspect of stage production, from writing and acting to set construction, costumes, lighting, and sound.
There are acting and drama opportunities for every age and interest. Browse the online brochure or visit limelighttheatrecompany.org for a complete description of Limelight opportunities.
Summer 2010 Performances
13: A New Musical
A grown-up story about growing up! When his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. The star quarterback is threatening to ruin his life and his only friend won't talk to him. The school freak sees an opportunity for blackmail and someone is spreading the nastiest rumors.
With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award winning composer Jason Robert Brown, "13" is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that cool is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.
Performances: June 24, 25 & 26 at 7:00pm and June 26 at 1:00pm, at Oswego East High School
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All These Will Be Worthless
Produced as part of the Young Writers Project, and ongoing, ever-changing writing team that creates and collaborates on original productions for the Limelight Theatre Company. Artistic Director Brian Fauth's original play, produced with members o the Limelight Young Writers Project, about two sisters growing up at the end of the Cold War. Punks, Communists, army brats, zombies, and Ronald Reagan are gonna tear down the Berlin Wall this summer!
Performances: July 7 - 10 at 7:00pm, at Oswego East High School
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The Limelight 50th Anniversary Extravaganza
From the creators of Lumberjacks: The Musical! Join hosts Brian Brems and Jeremy Wackerlin as we celebrate Limelight's (fake) 50th Anniversary with a look back at the real and imagined history of the company. The show will be performed as a tongue-in-cheek "clip show" featuring classic bits and original skits from Limelight's imaginary "50"years as a theatre company.
Performances: July 16 & 17 at 7:00pm, at Oswego East High School
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You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" opened on March 7, 1967 and played for 1,597 performances in New York at the theatre 80 St. Marks. The revised edition (which Limelight is producing) opened on Broadway in 1999. It is a fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic. Sally Brown joins Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, and Snoopy in this version.
Performances: July 22, 23 & 24 at 7:00pm and July 24 at 1:00pm, at Oswego East High School
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For more information on Limelight Theatre, call 630.554.1010 or contact Laurie Nevills at lnevills@oswegolandpd.org.
Order tickets online for Limelight performances as they become available! For more information and complete schedule of performances and opportunities, visit limelighttheatrecompany.org.