October starts with a bang at Curtain Call's Front Street Theatre

Curtain Call's Front Street Theatre's third season in Mokena is in full swing and tremendously busy as October begins! With the rousing success of the Summer productions of Singin' in the Rain performed by the Emily McCabe Musical Theatre Program and the sold-out weekend of the Summer Stock production of Urinetown, Curtain Call held auditions for the first fall production of the new season, On Golden Pond.

On Golden Pond is directed by Jaimey Kennedy, who last directed the June production of 12 Angry Jurors. On Golden Pond features the talents of local actors, Renata Allelujka, Nicole Correll, Aidan McGuire, Betsey Manzoni, Mike Naughton, Josh Reid and Peter Simon. On Golden Pond has set a new Curtain Call record for having all 6 performances SOLD OUT ten days before the show opened on September 27th. A remarkable way to kick-off the third season of theatre on Front Street!

As October begins, On Golden Pond will finish it's sold-out run on Sunday, October 7th and on Monday October 8th the theatre will be a hub of activity as our Young Performers will have the opportunity to participate in Improv Workshops. There will be two workshops based on age groups: For 1st – 4th grade, there will be a focus on introductory level improv and playing engaging theatre games. The 1st - 4th grade workshop will be held from 9:00am-12:00pm. The 5th - 8th grade will be delving into intermediate level improv and focusing on technique within an ensemble. The 5th - 8th grade workshop will be held from 1:00pm-4:00pm.

To register for the Improv Workshop, email Curtain Call at: curtaincallinfo@gmail.com. Please provide the child’s name and grade for a registration form. Each workshop session is $35.00. Workshops will be held at the Front Street Theatre located at 11112 Front Street, Mokena.

As the Improv Workshop comes to a close on Monday, the day is not over! Starting at 7:45 p.m. auditions for Nunsense, the Musical will begin! Auditions for this fun-loving musical about a group of outrageous nuns will be held Monday and Wednesday evening.

Director Mike Kotze would like all actors auditioning to come prepared with a comic monologue and a song audition of 32 bars to a minute of a song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music in your desired key if it is not a song from Nunsense. In addition, bring a list of all conflicts. Rehearsals begin on October 14th and will be held on Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 - 9:30 and Sunday from 4:00-7:00. More information about Nunsense auditions are available at: www.ccctheatre.com. Nunsense will be performed on: November 30, December 1 - 2 & 7 – 9. Tickets for Nunsense are now available for online purchase at: www.ccctheatre.com.

October is also a very busy month for the Young Performers Theatre as they rehearse for their upcoming production of Once Upon A Mattress which will be performed at Summit Hill Junior High School, November 2nd-4th. Tickets are $10.00 and available for online purchase at: www.ccctheatre.com.

Curtain Call Theatre is so thankful for the ongoing support from the Mokena community, friends & family of the theatre and for the continued financial donations of the generous Sponsors. Curtain Call Theatre is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization. If you would like to become a sponsor of Curtain Call Theatre, please send an email to: info@ccctheatre.com.