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GSU Center for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season

The Center for Performing Arts’ 25th Anniversary Season Moves Forward with Timely Virtual Programming

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Despite setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts (the Center) is moving forward with its 25th Anniversary Season. This year, the Center will go from welcoming thousands of patrons in-person to bringing diverse programming directly to patrons’ homes. Like Yin and Yang, the Center’s[Read More…]

The Voice of the Prairie

Drama Group Kicks Off 2020-2021 Season with Live-streamed Play The Voice of the Prairie

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While theatres across America remain dark due to CoVid-19, The Drama Group has been working hard to find a way to bring live streaming theatre back to its audience in the Southland. We are proud to kick off our 90th Anniversary season this month. Our new chapter[Read More…]

The Drama Group

Drama Group Statement After “Diversity General Meeting”

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights held a general membership meeting on Zoom July 18 to address issues of racial justice inside the organization. More than 75 people participated in the meeting, according to the group’s statement. The statement follows: In the wake of the Black Lives[Read More…]

The Drama Group

COVID-19: The Drama Group Cancels the Balance of 2019-2020 Season

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a note to our audience and patrons, current President, Tony Labriola, reaches out to supporters: The Drama Group is closing our doors for the remainder of the current season. Crowns, A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and Matilda will not perform or audition.[Read More…]

TARTUFFE, In Search of an American Idol

Drama Group Prepares for TARTUFFE, In Search of an American Idol

The Drama Group continues its 89th season with the raucous, “not your grandfathers’ TARTUFFE!” political satire comedy “TARTUFFE, In Search of an American Idol,” adapted by Robert Caisley and directed by Tony Labriola. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on December 6, 7, 12, 13 &[Read More…]

Crowns at GSU

Governors State Celebrates Crowns on November 16 and 17

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When the curtain rises for “Crowns: A Gospel Musical” at Governors State University on Nov. 16-17, it will fill the Center for Performing Arts with music and dance that celebrate black history and culture. It will also resonate with students who have explored its themes in special classroom projects this semester[Read More…]

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