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Monty Python's Spamalot

July 26th at 7pm; July 27 at 3pm and 7pm; July 28 at 2pm - ONE WEEKEND ONLY!

"Tis but a scratch!"

Join us in ~~England~~ ~~Finland~~ the Mainstage for this hilarious musical-comedy inspired by the movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"! Killer rabbits, Black Knights, French people?!, and lots of silliness in Camelot await you this summer!

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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TWS Studio Information

TWS Studio is a three-week theatre class that serves as an introduction to The Theatre of Western Springs. We will use exercises and improvisation to work on basic acting concepts and then apply them to scenes and monologues which you will present on stage for friends and family during your final class session. Interested students will also work on short songs and a group number! We will also let you know how things work at TWS in terms of volunteering, casting, and anything else we can think of. Anyone 18 or older can register and all levels of experience are welcome. -- Participants NOT interested in performing will be introduced to several technical areas of the theatre and work “backstage” for the final presentation. Non-Actors will have a different schedule to be worked out with the instructor.

You must be 18 years old or older to enroll.

SCHEDULE

ACTORS – We’d like you to attend all sessions. Sessions 1, 3, 9, and 11 are mandatory. You can miss up to two of the remaining sessions.

NON-ACTORS – Sessions 1, 3, 9, & 11 are mandatory. The rest of your schedule will be worked out with the instructor.

1. Tue 8/6, 7 pm-10 pm *

2. Thurs 8/8, 7 pm-10 pm

3. Sun 8/11, 12noon-2 pm (tech tour) *

4. Tue 8/13, 7 pm-10 pm

5. Thu 8/15 7 pm-10 pm

6. Sat 8/17 1 pm-4 pm

7. Sun 8/18 1 pm-4 pm

8. Tue 8/20 7 pm-10 pm

9. Thurs 8/22 7 pm-10 pm *

10. Fri 8/23 7 pm-10:30 pm (you have the space to rehearse if you want!)

11. Sat 8/24 3 pm-8 pm (run thru in space, presentation at 6 pm, reception to follow) *

COST

Studio costs $136, which includes a TWS 6-play subscription, upon completion of the class you will be eligible to be cast in TWS shows.

For more information, please call Maureen at 708-246-4043 or email info@theatrewesternsprings.com

Here are a few cast and crew photos from some recent Studios and productions. Come get in on the act!

The Children's Theatre runs after-school programming from September thru April for students in grades K-12. Our classes are either 1- or 2-hours long and focused on Acting, Musical Theatre, Improv, Technical Theatre, or other specialty content that our teachers devise! We aim to teach positive communication, collaboration skills, and critical thinking through the lens of theatre. Additionally, teachers at CTWS have other opportunities to work on our productions each semester and during our summer camp season.

If you are interested in teaching at the Children's Theatre, contact Nick Corpora Brandt, Children's Theatre Director, at cd@theatrewesternsprings.com, with the following information:

Resume detailing theatrical and/or educational work
Letter describing what types of classes you would like to teach, what age groups you'd like to work with, and why you're interested in teaching with us
2 references that can be contacted

Murder On The Orient Express

May 30 - June 9, 2024

Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre

Agatha Christie’s greatest detective’s most thrilling case! A tycoon is murdered on the world’s most luxurious train. Isolated with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on Hercule Poirot to find the murderer before they strike again!

•American Sign Language interpreted performance - Saturday, June 8 at 2:30 pm (Please call the box office to obtain tickets. 708-246-3380)