Theater

Costumes and participation are encouraged at Bloomington-Normal's dual "Rocky Horror" screenings ... provided you leave glitter and toast at home.

Normal playwright Bruce Boeck teaches a second round of his popular workshop focusing on bite-sized scripts.

Playwright Tracy Letts' "The Minutes" centers on a single city council meeting in small town America — asking the biggest, hardest questions there are.

In bringing James and the Giant Peach to life for Community Players, director Ashleigh Rae-Lynn had to think outside the box—just like James.

Laurie Willets and T. Daniel have spent their careers confronting stereotypes, creating full-length theatrical productions and abstract interpretations of classical music.

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival costume shop is getting ready for their 2024 season.

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival has named Robert Quinlan as its next artistic director. Quinlan will take over in the fall when current director John Stark retires.

In the SpongeBob Musical, a typical cast has 30 to 35 actors, but in The Penguin Project of McLean County’s production, that number is doubled — one of many modifications made so youth and young adults with special needs are center stage in every role.

Nomad Theatre Company debuts its 2024-25 season with The Warehouse Plays

India Nicole Burton's Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation was praised in Chicago, where Myesha-Tiara directed the immersive play in a converted office space. Now, Tiara sets the play in a church rec room with local actors.