Two Plays Coming to the Children's Theatre of Western Springs

Submitted by The Children’s Theatre of Western Springs. Photo 1: Luc Lindholm, Sloane Goodwin, Sarah Carlson, and Tyler Vizgirda. Photo 2: Sophia Carver.

The Children’s Theatre of Western Springs presents TWO great shows for families this March! First up is the play Ramona Quimby (running March 6-15) followed by a musical version of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (running March 20-22). Both shows will be performed at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs, IL.

Performances of Ramona Quimby take place on:

• 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 & 13
• 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7 & 14
• 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7 & 14
• 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8 & 15

Performances of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day take place on:

• 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20
• 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21
• 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21
• 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22

Being a kid can be tough, and no one knows that better than the two heroes of CTWS’s upcoming shows: Ramona Quimby and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Ramona navigates her way through a new teacher, troubles with classmates, and challenges at home. Alexander has his struggles, too—he even considers moving to Australia to get away from it all! Even though life isn’t always easy, Ramona and Alexander both learn that a good family and a clever imagination can do a lot to make things better.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students 18 years old and younger. Group rates are available for both shows. Overnighters are available for Ramona Quimby only. Reservations are recommended. All performances take place at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Avenue, Western Springs, IL. Ramona is in the Mainstage at TWS and Alexander will be performed in our intimate Cattell Theatre. Free parking is available. For tickets and information, call 708-246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.

Ramona Quimby

CAST

Ramona Quimby: Sophia Carver of Western Springs

Beezus Quimby: Samantha Land of La Grange Park

Dorothy Quimby: Erin Cook of La Grange Park

Bob Quimby: George Chlada of Willowbrook

Aunt Bea: Keely Mahoney of Riverside

Howie Kemp: Alex Wutzke of Westchester

Hobart Kemp: Tim O’Malley of Indian Head Park

Mrs. Kemp/Selma: Emma Tiemeyer of La Grange Park

Mrs. Griggs: Arianna Ozanich of La Grange Park

Tammy: Terra Payne of La Grange

Burger Boy: Max Sprovieri of Hinsdale

Susan: Annie Chadwick of Western Springs

Scout Leader/Girl on TV: Sarah Zak of Western Springs

Mom on TV/Director: Nilly Ads of Hinsdale

Old Man/Mr. Frost: Pat Jackson of Downers Grove

CREW

Director: Leslie Price of Chicago

Stage Managers: Marisol Cowan of Indian Head Park

Assistant Stage Manager: Laney Coyne of Western Springs

Production Coordinators: Stephanie Levy of Clarendon Hills

Richard Levy of Clarendon Hills

Set & Light Design: Laura Dieli of Chicago

Co-Lighting Chair: Deanna Markos of Western Springs

Lights Student Chair: Michael Stockmal of Hinsdale

Set Construction Chairs: John Baderman of Western Springs

Richard Levy of Clarendon Hills

Set Construction Student Chair: Brian Zak of Western Springs

Paint Chairs: Peter Land of La Grange Park

Laura Wutzke of Westchester

Sound Chairs: Noha El-Ganzouri of Hinsdale

Sue Sprovieri of Hinsdale

Sound Student Chairs: Connor Kubil of Western Springs

Michaela Phillips of Western Springs

Costumes: Steph Levy of Clarendon Hills

Mary Ellen McDermott of Western Springs

Costumes Student Chairs: Meghan Bulger of Western Springs

Tess Levy of Clarendon Hills

Props: Amy Baldwin of Western Springs

Mary Stockmal of Hinsdale

Props Student Chairs: Carolyn Baldwin of Western Springs

Jay Baldwin of Western Springs

Makeup Chairs: Jessica Cook of La Grange Park

Shannon and Dan Ozanich of La Grange Park

Student Makeup Chair: Grant McKenzie of Western Springs

CTWS Publicity: Deneen Akture of Western Springs

Hospitality Chairs: Lauren Goodwin of Western Springs

Amy Baldwin of Western Springs

Box Office Chair: Mallory Whitlock of Chicago

Technical Director: Thad Hallstein of Chicago

Children’s Theatre Director: Leslie Price of Chicago

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Day

CAST

Alexander: Tyler Vizgirda of La Grange

Anthony: Luc Lindholm of La Grange

Nicole: Sloane Goodwin of Western Springs

Mother: Hannah Tatum of Clarendon Hills

Father: Tyler Ziemba of Chicago

Albert: Kevin Leatherwood of Darien

Paul: David Kwon of Oak Brook

Phillip/Office Genie: Saverio Miller of Indian Head Park

Audrey/Koala: Tia White of Western Springs

Becky/Kangaroo: Alexa Hoffenberg of La Grange

Mrs. Dickens/Office Genie: Reagan Pohl of Western Springs

Dr. Fields: Sarah Carlson of Western Springs

Shoe Man: Daniel O’Gallagher of La Grange Park

CREW

Director: Cyndy Soumar of Chicago

Musical Director: Carolyn Dobrinich of Palos Heights

Assistant: Elizabeth Canfield of Western Springs

Production Coordinators: Stephanie Levy of Clarendon Hills

Richard Levy of Clarendon Hills

Set & Light Design: CTWS Tech Classes

Costumes: Lauren Goodwin of Western Springs

Kelley Pohl of Western Springs

CTWS Publicity: Deneen Akture of Western Springs

Hospitality Chairs: Lauren Goodwin of Western Springs

Amy Baldwin of Western Springs

Box Office Chair: Mallory Whitlock of Chicago

Technical Director: Thad Hallstein of Chicago

Children’s Theatre Director: Leslie Price of Chicago

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