Evergreen Park Candlelight Theatre Performs 'An Evening of One-Acts'

EVERGREEN PARK, IL -- The Evergreen Park Candlelight Theatre is presenting an evening of one-act plays coming up on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11.

The community theatre players will perform two old chestnuts, as well as a new one-act comedy penned especially for the Candlelight Theatre. First up is the chilling stage version of the 1948 classic thriller, “Sorry, Wrong Number.” An invalid woman overhears a murder plot on a crossed telephone line and tries to prevent it from happening. Eventually she figures out that she listed in on the plan for her own murder.

The inspiring, heartwarming family fable, “The Arkansaw Bear,” tells the story of a young girl saddened and bewildered by her grandfather’s approaching death. She runs outside to her “special tree” where she conjures up a dancing bear.

The players will also hit the boards with a brand new, one-act comedy written especially for the Evergreen Park Candlelight Theatre called “Enchantments,” described as a “wickedly funny fairy tale.”

Performances are at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, which includes a dinner/theater combo.

Tickets for the Saturday show are $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, and $5 for children under seven. Sunday’s dinner package is $22 adults, $19 seniors/students, and $12 for children under seven. To purchase or reserve tickets call 708-229-3343 or email eptheatre@yahoo.com.

The Evergreen Candlelight Theatre is a community theatre program under the auspices of the village’s recreation department which provides an outlet for local talent of all ages. All auditions, rehearsals and performances take place at the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave.