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School House Rock, Live!
Originally adapted and produced for the stage by Theatre BAM From the series created by George Newall and Tom Yohe Based on an idea by David McCall Book By Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle Hall Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe Directed By Melissa Peterson Performed May 5-8, 2016 SIU-E Dunham Hall Theater |
Rumpelstiltskin, Private Eye - Part of SIU-E's Season for the Child
Brought to you by SIU-E's Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD), CUTC will present Rumpelstiltskin, Private Eye as part of Season for the Child.
Directed By Josh Weiss
Original Performances March 19, 2016 - SIU-E - Dunham Hall Theater
Encore Performance April 2, 2016 - Wildey Theater
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CHICAGO The Musical
Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play by Maurice Dallas Watkins Directed by Glenn Saltamachia Choreography by Jeffrey Yapp-Ellis "Chicago" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Performances were September 3-6, 2015 at SIU-E's Dunham Hall Theater. |
12 Angry Men
Written by Reginald Rose, Stage Version by Sherman L. Sergel
Directed by David McCausland
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Performances April 17 -19
Alfresco Performing Arts Center, 2041 Delmar, Granite City, IL
Written by Reginald Rose, Stage Version by Sherman L. Sergel
Directed by David McCausland
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Performances April 17 -19
Alfresco Performing Arts Center, 2041 Delmar, Granite City, IL
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The Big Bad Musical
SIUE - Season of the Child Series Book by Alec Strum / Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur Directed by Kathy Piercy Performances March 21, 2015 SIU-E's Dunham Hall Theater |
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
November 23, 2014 - Performed at the historic Wildey Theater - Edwardsville, IL
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
November 23, 2014 - Performed at the historic Wildey Theater - Edwardsville, IL
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Annie
Performed August 28-31, 2014 at SIU-E Dunham Hall Theater.
Based on the classic comic strip, this is a heart-warming story of everyone's favorite orphan and her steadfast optimism.
Presented with financial assistance from the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation.
Based on the classic comic strip, this is a heart-warming story of everyone's favorite orphan and her steadfast optimism.
Presented with financial assistance from the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
Performed May 1-4, 2014 at Lincoln Middle School in Edwardsville, IL
Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's story. Join Willy as he gives a group of children the tour of a lifetime. As of June 2014, this show is no longer available for performance anywhere, making our production one of the last world-wide!
Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's story. Join Willy as he gives a group of children the tour of a lifetime. As of June 2014, this show is no longer available for performance anywhere, making our production one of the last world-wide!
Cinderella or the Story of Bigfoot
March 22, 2014 at SIU-E Dunham Hall for Season for the Child
& June 28, 2014 at Wildey Theater, Edwardsville, IL
This humorous retelling of the traditional story is a wonderful tale of how true beauty comes from within and that it's not just OK to be yourself, but that it's the only way to be. Full of unexpected twists, the story provides great characters including Ella Le Grand, an orphan living in her father's house now run by her cruel and selfish stepmother. When Ella and her stepfamily are invited to the King's ball, she is assisted by Dweezil Twistup, Fairy God-dude Extraordinaire, and his sidekick, Junior. Prince Alfonse XIII, in his leather jacket and white T-shirt, comes on the scene and Ella finds that he's the coolest cat in the kingdom.
Proceeds from this production will help benefit FOTAD's merit award program. Each year, FOTAD presents some $5,000 in merit scholarships to talented, current theater and dance majors at SIUE. The organization also funds scholarships for qualified new freshmen entering the theater and dance program. The support organization also has an endowment to help fund the merit scholarship program.
A Season for the Child, which premiered in 1990, features adaptations of various children's stories using interactive techniques that not only delight children and parents, but also provide a learning experience.
& June 28, 2014 at Wildey Theater, Edwardsville, IL
This humorous retelling of the traditional story is a wonderful tale of how true beauty comes from within and that it's not just OK to be yourself, but that it's the only way to be. Full of unexpected twists, the story provides great characters including Ella Le Grand, an orphan living in her father's house now run by her cruel and selfish stepmother. When Ella and her stepfamily are invited to the King's ball, she is assisted by Dweezil Twistup, Fairy God-dude Extraordinaire, and his sidekick, Junior. Prince Alfonse XIII, in his leather jacket and white T-shirt, comes on the scene and Ella finds that he's the coolest cat in the kingdom.
Proceeds from this production will help benefit FOTAD's merit award program. Each year, FOTAD presents some $5,000 in merit scholarships to talented, current theater and dance majors at SIUE. The organization also funds scholarships for qualified new freshmen entering the theater and dance program. The support organization also has an endowment to help fund the merit scholarship program.
A Season for the Child, which premiered in 1990, features adaptations of various children's stories using interactive techniques that not only delight children and parents, but also provide a learning experience.
Red vs. The Wolf
Curtain's Up Theater Company proudly presents Red vs The Wolf,
as presented for FOTAD's Season for the Child.
Written by Judy Wolfman,
Directed by Carol Hodson & Kathy Piercy.
We've all heard the story of Little Red Riding Hood. How often has it been told from the Wolf's point of view? Yes, this kind, sensitive wolf is upset for he has been maligned by society because of a story that has been repeated to generations of children. He is determined to tell the story as it really happened, of the true nature of Red Riding Hood and his own good intentions.
as presented for FOTAD's Season for the Child.
Written by Judy Wolfman,
Directed by Carol Hodson & Kathy Piercy.
We've all heard the story of Little Red Riding Hood. How often has it been told from the Wolf's point of view? Yes, this kind, sensitive wolf is upset for he has been maligned by society because of a story that has been repeated to generations of children. He is determined to tell the story as it really happened, of the true nature of Red Riding Hood and his own good intentions.
Jesus Christ Superstar
The cast and production team presented the musical dramatization of the last week in the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
August 30 - September 1, 2013 at SIU-E Dunham Hall Theater.
August 30 - September 1, 2013 at SIU-E Dunham Hall Theater.
Li'l Abner
Directed by Carol HodsonMay 2-5, 2013
Presented at SIU-E's Dunham Hall Theater.
CUTC traveled to Dogpatch, USA, a hill-billy town deemed the most unnecessary town in the country. Unless the townsfolk can find something that proves they are necessary, the town will be a-tomic bombed off the face of the earth. Mammy Yokum's magic elixir just might do the trick and save the town.
Presented at SIU-E's Dunham Hall Theater.
CUTC traveled to Dogpatch, USA, a hill-billy town deemed the most unnecessary town in the country. Unless the townsfolk can find something that proves they are necessary, the town will be a-tomic bombed off the face of the earth. Mammy Yokum's magic elixir just might do the trick and save the town.
Stone Soup
Stone Soup by Marcia Brown
Directed by Carol Hodson
Stone Soup is an old folktale that teaches a lesson about Greed and the importance of sharing. Two soldiers are very hungry and tired. In their travels they come to a village to get food and to stay the night. When the villagers see them coming, they hide their food. Each time the soldiers ask, the villagers tell them they have no extra food to spare. The soldiers think of a trick to make Stone Soup. The villagers decide that some of their food would make the soup taste much better. The Villagers learn that when we all come together and share, happiness and joy is sure to follow.
March 16, 2013 at SIU-E's Dunham Hall Theater & Library Series, Summer, 2013
Directed by Carol Hodson
Stone Soup is an old folktale that teaches a lesson about Greed and the importance of sharing. Two soldiers are very hungry and tired. In their travels they come to a village to get food and to stay the night. When the villagers see them coming, they hide their food. Each time the soldiers ask, the villagers tell them they have no extra food to spare. The soldiers think of a trick to make Stone Soup. The villagers decide that some of their food would make the soup taste much better. The Villagers learn that when we all come together and share, happiness and joy is sure to follow.
March 16, 2013 at SIU-E's Dunham Hall Theater & Library Series, Summer, 2013
A Christmas Story
December 2012
Directed by Carol Hodson
Curtain's Up presented the Christmas cult-classic, A Christmas Story. The story of “Ralphie Parker”, growing up in the Midwest of the l940a’s has been adapted into a hilarious play complete with the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out”. All the elements from the beloved motion picture are brought to life on the live stage.
Directed by Carol Hodson
Curtain's Up presented the Christmas cult-classic, A Christmas Story. The story of “Ralphie Parker”, growing up in the Midwest of the l940a’s has been adapted into a hilarious play complete with the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out”. All the elements from the beloved motion picture are brought to life on the live stage.
Alice in Wonderland
September 2012
Directed by David Whitacre
CUTC fell down, down, down the rabbit hole in Jim Eiler's adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's tale of Alice. In a whirlwinda of twists and turns through Wonderland, Alice meets the White Rabbit, Dodo, Lorry and Duck; the Duchess and her kitchen staff; a surly Caterpillar; Flora & Dora, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum; the Mock Turtle and Gryphon; and of course, the Red Queen and King.
Directed by David Whitacre
CUTC fell down, down, down the rabbit hole in Jim Eiler's adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's tale of Alice. In a whirlwinda of twists and turns through Wonderland, Alice meets the White Rabbit, Dodo, Lorry and Duck; the Duchess and her kitchen staff; a surly Caterpillar; Flora & Dora, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum; the Mock Turtle and Gryphon; and of course, the Red Queen and King.
To Kill a Mockingbird
May 2012
Directed by Glenn Saltamaccia
Curtain's Up traveled to the deep South and back in time to 1930's Maycomb, Alabama to present Harper Lee's classic story. Our magnificent cast led us through the streets of Maycomb, following Scout, Jem, Dill, Atticus, the Radley familiy, Tom Robinson, Calpurnia, and the Ewells, in a lesson-learning story about racial tolerance.
Directed by Glenn Saltamaccia
Curtain's Up traveled to the deep South and back in time to 1930's Maycomb, Alabama to present Harper Lee's classic story. Our magnificent cast led us through the streets of Maycomb, following Scout, Jem, Dill, Atticus, the Radley familiy, Tom Robinson, Calpurnia, and the Ewells, in a lesson-learning story about racial tolerance.
Rumplestilskin
March 2012 for SIU-E's Season of the Child
Directed, Adapted, Music & Lyrics by John Harvey
A modern adaptation of the classic fairy tale of a king looking for a bride, a miller who tells the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold, and a magical little man who helps the daughter convince the king, but asks for much in return.
Directed, Adapted, Music & Lyrics by John Harvey
A modern adaptation of the classic fairy tale of a king looking for a bride, a miller who tells the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold, and a magical little man who helps the daughter convince the king, but asks for much in return.
A Christmas Story
December 2011
Directed by Carol Hodson
The story of “Ralphie Parker”, growing up in the Midwest of the l940’s has been adapted into a hilarious play complete with the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out”. All the elements from the beloved motion picture are brought to life on the live stage.
Directed by Carol Hodson
The story of “Ralphie Parker”, growing up in the Midwest of the l940’s has been adapted into a hilarious play complete with the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out”. All the elements from the beloved motion picture are brought to life on the live stage.
The Wizard of Oz
September 2011
Directed by Carol Hodson
Curtain's Up journeyed to the magical land of Oz in this heart-stirring adventure combined with the terrific songs you remembered from the movie. The cheerful munchkins sang "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead" and the Scarecrow's lament "If I Only Had A Brain". The audience joined us as we went "Over The Rainbow" and just "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" to Oz.
Directed by Carol Hodson
Curtain's Up journeyed to the magical land of Oz in this heart-stirring adventure combined with the terrific songs you remembered from the movie. The cheerful munchkins sang "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead" and the Scarecrow's lament "If I Only Had A Brain". The audience joined us as we went "Over The Rainbow" and just "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" to Oz.
Once Upon a Mattress
May 2011
Prince Dauntless is looking for his future queen, when along comes Princess Fred...Winnifred, that is. Before they can be wed, Fred must pass a barrage of tests brought on by the ever-talkative Queen Aggravain. Throw in a mute King Sextimus, a jester, a minstrel, a wizard, and whole slew of medieval hijinks, and you've got an hilarious version of Hans Christian Anderson's "The Princess and the Pea."
Prince Dauntless is looking for his future queen, when along comes Princess Fred...Winnifred, that is. Before they can be wed, Fred must pass a barrage of tests brought on by the ever-talkative Queen Aggravain. Throw in a mute King Sextimus, a jester, a minstrel, a wizard, and whole slew of medieval hijinks, and you've got an hilarious version of Hans Christian Anderson's "The Princess and the Pea."
The Wind in the Willows
March 2011 for SIU-E's Season for the Child
Our cast took on the roles of Mole, Badger, Water Rat, and their friends help Mr. Toad get out of one situation after another in this portrayal of Kenneth Graham's classic children's story, adapted by John Harvey.
Our cast took on the roles of Mole, Badger, Water Rat, and their friends help Mr. Toad get out of one situation after another in this portrayal of Kenneth Graham's classic children's story, adapted by John Harvey.
Fiddler on the Roof
September 2010
Directed by Glenn Saltamaccia
In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. The universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Featuring songs "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Matchmaker," to name a few.
Directed by Glenn Saltamaccia
In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. The universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Featuring songs "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Matchmaker," to name a few.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
May 2010
Curtain's Up entered the enchanted world of Broadway's "tale as old as time", Disney's Beauty and the Beast! Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
We were transported to the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maruice's daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life.
Curtain's Up entered the enchanted world of Broadway's "tale as old as time", Disney's Beauty and the Beast! Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
We were transported to the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maruice's daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life.
Disney's High School Musical 2
August 2009
The gang's all here for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene. At the Lava Springs Country Club, Sharpay reigns supreme while the Wildcats get to work - literally! Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire, and the meaning of success is redefined.
The gang's all here for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene. At the Lava Springs Country Club, Sharpay reigns supreme while the Wildcats get to work - literally! Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire, and the meaning of success is redefined.
Urinetown
May 2009
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
South Pacific
September 2008
Curtain's Up traveled to just off the coast of Bali Ha'i where Ensign Nellie Forbush, Lieutenant Joe Cable, Seabee Luther Billis, and the rest of the sailors and nurses, face the hardships of being away from home in war-time. The characters also learn a lesson in racial prejudice, as Nellie realizes the man she has fallen in love with, Emile de Becque, has 2 mixed race children, and Joe Cable falls in love with Liat, an Asian woman living on Bali Ha'i.
Curtain's Up traveled to just off the coast of Bali Ha'i where Ensign Nellie Forbush, Lieutenant Joe Cable, Seabee Luther Billis, and the rest of the sailors and nurses, face the hardships of being away from home in war-time. The characters also learn a lesson in racial prejudice, as Nellie realizes the man she has fallen in love with, Emile de Becque, has 2 mixed race children, and Joe Cable falls in love with Liat, an Asian woman living on Bali Ha'i.
Oliver!
May 2008
Consider yourself part of the family as Curtain's Up travels to 1850's London. Our hero, the orphan Oliver, meets up with Fagin and the artful Dodger and learns to be a pickpocket. He ends up with Mr. Brownlow, a robbery victim who takes Oliver into his home and raises him, only for Oliver to be taken away by Nancy and the evil Bill Sikes. Based on Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist."
Consider yourself part of the family as Curtain's Up travels to 1850's London. Our hero, the orphan Oliver, meets up with Fagin and the artful Dodger and learns to be a pickpocket. He ends up with Mr. Brownlow, a robbery victim who takes Oliver into his home and raises him, only for Oliver to be taken away by Nancy and the evil Bill Sikes. Based on Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist."
Narnia
2007
Curtain's Up traveled through the wardrobe into the enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants, however, are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion, ruler of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land (so that his very existence is doubted by some), he returns when the need for him is greatest. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children—plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn from their Narnia odyssey lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that help them grow.
Curtain's Up traveled through the wardrobe into the enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants, however, are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion, ruler of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land (so that his very existence is doubted by some), he returns when the need for him is greatest. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children—plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn from their Narnia odyssey lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that help them grow.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2006
Curtain's Up traveled across the globe and back in time to tell the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, based on the well-known Bible story. (It's all there in chapter 39 of Genesis!)
Curtain's Up traveled across the globe and back in time to tell the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, based on the well-known Bible story. (It's all there in chapter 39 of Genesis!)
Cinderella
Directed by Carol Hodson
May 4-7, 2006
Cinderella, the timeless enchantment of the magical fairytale was reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmark of originality, charm and elegance. It was a breathtaking cavalcade of enchanting characters, unforgettable songs, vibrant costumes and a magical set.
Cinderella was supported in part with a grant from the Fox Associates Foundation and the Madison County Art's Council with assistance from the Illinois Arts Council.
Performed at the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville's Dunham Hall Theater
May 4-7, 2006
Cinderella, the timeless enchantment of the magical fairytale was reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmark of originality, charm and elegance. It was a breathtaking cavalcade of enchanting characters, unforgettable songs, vibrant costumes and a magical set.
Cinderella was supported in part with a grant from the Fox Associates Foundation and the Madison County Art's Council with assistance from the Illinois Arts Council.
Performed at the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville's Dunham Hall Theater
A Christmas Story
Directed by Jay Harvey
November 24, 25, and 27, 2005
The story of “Ralphie Parker”, growing up in the Midwest of the l940’s has been adapted into a hilarious play complete with the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out”. All the elements from the beloved motion picture were brought to life on the live stage.
Play by Philip Grecian, based upon A Christmas Story, 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros, Inc.,
Written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepard".
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Performed at the Alton Little Theater Auditorium, in Alton, IL.
November 24, 25, and 27, 2005
The story of “Ralphie Parker”, growing up in the Midwest of the l940’s has been adapted into a hilarious play complete with the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out”. All the elements from the beloved motion picture were brought to life on the live stage.
Play by Philip Grecian, based upon A Christmas Story, 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros, Inc.,
Written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepard".
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
Performed at the Alton Little Theater Auditorium, in Alton, IL.
The Music Man
Directed by Karen Perry
August 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2005
Curtain's Up traveled to River City, Iowa, a typical example of smalltown, USA in a bygone era and followed fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill on his exploits he conned the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – despite the fact he didn't know a trombone from a treble clef. But when he fell for Marian the librarian, his plans to skip town took a sudden turn....
The Music Man is an absolute family classic full of enjoyable and well known songs such as "Seventy-Six Trombones", "Ya got Trouble", "Marian the Librarian", "Shipoopi", and "Gary Indiana". By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man was family entertainment at its best.
The Music Man was supported in part with a grant from the Madison County Art's Council and the Illinois Arts Council.
Performed at the Webster School Auditorium, in Downtown Collinsville
August 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2005
Curtain's Up traveled to River City, Iowa, a typical example of smalltown, USA in a bygone era and followed fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill on his exploits he conned the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – despite the fact he didn't know a trombone from a treble clef. But when he fell for Marian the librarian, his plans to skip town took a sudden turn....
The Music Man is an absolute family classic full of enjoyable and well known songs such as "Seventy-Six Trombones", "Ya got Trouble", "Marian the Librarian", "Shipoopi", and "Gary Indiana". By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man was family entertainment at its best.
The Music Man was supported in part with a grant from the Madison County Art's Council and the Illinois Arts Council.
Performed at the Webster School Auditorium, in Downtown Collinsville
The Wizard of Oz
Directed by Carol Hodson
June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2005
Curtain's Up journeyed to the magical land of Oz in this heart-stirring adventure combined with the terrific songs you remembered from the movie. The cheerful munchkins sang "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead" and the Scarecrow's lament "If I Only Had A Brain". The audience joined us as we went "Over The Rainbow" and just "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" to Oz.
The Wizard of Oz was produced in part with support from the Fox Associates Foundation through their generous sponsorship of the 2005 season.
Performed at the Lincoln Middle School Auditorium in Edwardsville.
June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2005
Curtain's Up journeyed to the magical land of Oz in this heart-stirring adventure combined with the terrific songs you remembered from the movie. The cheerful munchkins sang "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead" and the Scarecrow's lament "If I Only Had A Brain". The audience joined us as we went "Over The Rainbow" and just "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" to Oz.
The Wizard of Oz was produced in part with support from the Fox Associates Foundation through their generous sponsorship of the 2005 season.
Performed at the Lincoln Middle School Auditorium in Edwardsville.
A Christmas Story
Directed by Jeffrey Thoman
November 19, 20, 21, 26, and 27, 2004
The story of “Ralphie Parker”, growing up in the Midwest of the l940’s has been adapted into a hilarious play complete with the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out”. All the elements from the beloved motion picture are brought to life on the live stage.
Performed at the Historic Miner's Theater in Downtown Collinsville
November 19, 20, 21, 26, and 27, 2004
The story of “Ralphie Parker”, growing up in the Midwest of the l940’s has been adapted into a hilarious play complete with the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out”. All the elements from the beloved motion picture are brought to life on the live stage.
Performed at the Historic Miner's Theater in Downtown Collinsville
Godspell
Directed by Loren Fear
Musical Direction and Choreography by Karen Perry
August5, 6 and 7, 2004
First there was the musical "Bye Bye Birdie", and then there was the magic of "Godspell," a musical based off the Gospel according to Matthew. A stellar cast of Curtain's Up young, talented and experienced performers performed this 70's musical which was better than ever. Featured the hit song "Day by Day": "Godspell", caught the spirit!
Sponsored in part by a grant by St. Louis 2004.
Performed at the Webster School Auditorium, in Downtown Collinsville
Musical Direction and Choreography by Karen Perry
August5, 6 and 7, 2004
First there was the musical "Bye Bye Birdie", and then there was the magic of "Godspell," a musical based off the Gospel according to Matthew. A stellar cast of Curtain's Up young, talented and experienced performers performed this 70's musical which was better than ever. Featured the hit song "Day by Day": "Godspell", caught the spirit!
Sponsored in part by a grant by St. Louis 2004.
Performed at the Webster School Auditorium, in Downtown Collinsville
The Curious Savage
Directed by Carol Hodson
April14, 15, 21, and 22, 2004
John Patrick's The Curious Savage was a comedy that was curiously funny and curiously touching, too. Mrs. Savage is an elderly lady with a fortune, who wanted to spend her money enabling people to do the odd and impractical things for which they had always yearned. So her practical stepchildren wanted to put her away until she has surrendered her millions to them. However, the relatives were confounded when the lady liked her fellow inmates so much that she hated to leave the sanatorium.
Performed at the Historic Miner's Theater in Downtown Collinsville
Produced in part with a grant from the Madison County Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council.
April14, 15, 21, and 22, 2004
John Patrick's The Curious Savage was a comedy that was curiously funny and curiously touching, too. Mrs. Savage is an elderly lady with a fortune, who wanted to spend her money enabling people to do the odd and impractical things for which they had always yearned. So her practical stepchildren wanted to put her away until she has surrendered her millions to them. However, the relatives were confounded when the lady liked her fellow inmates so much that she hated to leave the sanatorium.
Performed at the Historic Miner's Theater in Downtown Collinsville
Produced in part with a grant from the Madison County Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council.
For Unto Y'All
Directed by Jaclyn Marshall
December 5, 6 and 7, 2003
From the days of the Old West came this modernized version of the Christmas story, set in the little town of Bethlehem in the Wyoming Territory. In this unconventional telling of the ageless story of Jesus' birth, old Doctor Lucas Trotter - or just plain Doc to his friends - introduces the angel Gabriel, a six-gun-totin' masked man dressed in white, as Gabriel told Mary and Joseph the good news. From there, the stable became a livery stable, the shepherds became a rowdy bunch of lonesome cowboys working their herd on the plains, and the angles became a heavenly posse. For Unto Y'all obviously used a great deal of humor, but it didn't exist just for laughs- the message of Christmas came through loud and clear. No country cornball here.
Performed at the Webster School Auditorium, in Downtown Collinsville
December 5, 6 and 7, 2003
From the days of the Old West came this modernized version of the Christmas story, set in the little town of Bethlehem in the Wyoming Territory. In this unconventional telling of the ageless story of Jesus' birth, old Doctor Lucas Trotter - or just plain Doc to his friends - introduces the angel Gabriel, a six-gun-totin' masked man dressed in white, as Gabriel told Mary and Joseph the good news. From there, the stable became a livery stable, the shepherds became a rowdy bunch of lonesome cowboys working their herd on the plains, and the angles became a heavenly posse. For Unto Y'all obviously used a great deal of humor, but it didn't exist just for laughs- the message of Christmas came through loud and clear. No country cornball here.
Performed at the Webster School Auditorium, in Downtown Collinsville
Bye Bye Birdie
Directed by Jeremy Wilken
Musical Direction and Choreography by Karen Perry
August 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23, 2003
BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It was a satire done with the fondest affection, and told the story of a rock and roll singer who was about to be inducted into the army. An English Teacher, What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids, Rosie and Spanish Rose were performed and are musical theatre classics. Bye Bye Birdie was tops in imagination and good old fashion fun.
Produced in part with a grant from the Madison County Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council.
Performed at the Historic Miner's Theater in Downtown Collinsville
Musical Direction and Choreography by Karen Perry
August 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23, 2003
BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It was a satire done with the fondest affection, and told the story of a rock and roll singer who was about to be inducted into the army. An English Teacher, What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids, Rosie and Spanish Rose were performed and are musical theatre classics. Bye Bye Birdie was tops in imagination and good old fashion fun.
Produced in part with a grant from the Madison County Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council.
Performed at the Historic Miner's Theater in Downtown Collinsville
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Directed by Carol Hodson
December 20-21, 2002
The Herdmans were horrible children. They stole, burnt down buildings, and played games that terrorized the neighborhood. So when they showed up at the church Christmas Pageant try outs even the adults were speechless. Whatever would become of the Christmas Pageant with such a group of hoodlums in starring roles? Nobody would have guessed that it would turn out the way it did....
Performed at the Webster School Auditorium, in Downtown Collinsville
December 20-21, 2002
The Herdmans were horrible children. They stole, burnt down buildings, and played games that terrorized the neighborhood. So when they showed up at the church Christmas Pageant try outs even the adults were speechless. Whatever would become of the Christmas Pageant with such a group of hoodlums in starring roles? Nobody would have guessed that it would turn out the way it did....
Performed at the Webster School Auditorium, in Downtown Collinsville