'Little Women,' 'Salvation Road': Tickets On Sale For D202 Plays

PLAINFIELD, IL — Fall play season is just about here at Plainfield District 202 high schools. This year, the district's four high schools are gearing up for live performances of shows including Louisa May Alcott's "Little Woman" and Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest."

The scheduled for each high school vary, but plays will be performed for a few days starting in mid-November.

Plainfield Central will present "Little Women" starting Nov. 12. The play — most recently adapted into a hit movie by Greta Gerwig in 2019 — tells the story of four sisters who are coming of age during the Civil War. Students at Plainfield South will put on "The Importance of Being Earnest," which revolves around two bachelors who create alter egos to win over two women. The first performance will be Nov. 19.

At Plainfield North, the stage will come to life with "Salvation Road" Nov. 18. The D.W. Gregory play tells the story of a woman who goes to college and stops keeping in touch with the family, leaving her two siblings to hold everyone together. This fall, Plainfield South's play is Matt Cox's "Puffs, One Act for Young Wizards," starting Nov. 18. The play is about teenagers who learn about magic, young love and dark wizards.

Here are the showtimes for each high school along with information on how to purchase tickets.

Plainfield North High School, 12005 S. 248th Ave.

• Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Nov. 19 and Nov. 20.
• Tickets: $8 for adults and $5 for students, children and seniors. They can be purchased by calling 815-609-8506.

Plainfield South High School, 7800 W. Caton Farm Road

• Showtimes: 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and Nov. 20; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 21.
• Tickets: $7 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, veterans and active military. Available for purchase at the door.

Plainfield East High School, 12001 S. Naperville Road

• Showtimes: 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Nov. 19 and Nov. 20; 2 p.m. Nov. 21.
• Tickets: $7 for adults and $5 for staff, students, seniors and children younger than 5. They will be available at the school's Student Services office from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays or at the door.

Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive

• Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and Nov. 13; 2 p.m. Nov. 13 and Nov. 14.
• Tickets: $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. To purchase them, contact the high school at 815-436-3200.

Masks will be required inside schools at all times due to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's indoor mask mandate.

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