First let me say thanks to the great cast and crew of
Romeo & Juliet. Your hard work and dedication really paid off.
Now, here are a few opportunites for actors in the area that you might be interested in:
For those of you who just cannot get enough of Shakespeare,
Janus Theatre of Elgin is performing a minimalistic version of the great Scottish play, MacBeth, this weekend at the Elgin Art Showcase. It has gotten
great reviews so far and only runs about 75 minutes. If you have the chance, I recommend going to see what many consider to be one of Shakespeare's greatest plays.
If you aren't able to see the show, but can't get enough of Shakespearean language, Janus Theatre is offering
Speak the Speech!-Working with Shakespeare's Words with Jackie Davies on Saturday, November 13th from 1pm to 5pm at the Elgin Arts Showcase. Registration costs $20. For more information, visit the
Janus Theatre blog.
Finally, if you are attending the Illinois High School Theatre Festival this year, there is an opportunity to contribute to this year's theme: "Scenes from Life." The
Theatre: Scenes from Life Project is a preregistered student workshop that culminates with a Friday evening performance in the KCPA Great Hall. Scenes include the balcony scene from
Romeo and Juliet, the soda fountain scene from
Our Town, "Tradition" from
Fiddler on the Roof, and others. If you are interested in participating, please
register online or visit the Festival website at
www.illinoistheatrefest.org for more information. Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 22nd.
I hope some of you can take advantage of these great opportunities.
Mrs. W