Theatre of the Hummingbird—a community-based, youth-driven, participatory theatre project for ages 14-20—is still accepting participants. The project is led by Lisa Fay and Jeff Glassman. The project will rehearse Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to …
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Open mic Monday at the Blind Pig
Get a look inside the comedy show hosted by Andrew Hicks and Brice Solano. (Literally, you can look! There are photos!)
Station Theatre to hold auditions for Appropriate
The Station Theatre in Urbana announces auditions for the comedy Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, to be directed by Mike Prosise. Information taken from a Station press release: Audition date: Sunday, February 22, 12 p.m. – …
Theatre of the Hummingbird
Mathew speaks with Jeff Glassman and Lisa Fay, whose Theatre of the Hummingbird project seeks to engage local youth in creative expression.
EIU’s Lions in Winter this January 30-31
The annual Lions in Winter literary event is just around the corner at EIU. For more, see the EIU English Department press release below: A diverse group of emerging writers and editors will share their …
Parkland’s The Drowsy Chaperone has been cast
Casting for Parkland’s season-ending musical The Drowsy Chaperone has been announced. Under the direction of J.W. Morrissette, the show will boast several local favorites. The cast is as follows: Man in Chair – Dallas Street …
Indi-Go to feature Anthology
From a press release: Indi-Go Artist Co-Op will feature a collection entitled Anthology from January 23rd to February 7th. An opening night receptio will be held Friday, January 23rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. …
Selma screening at the Art to be followed by talk
From a press release (and the Art Theater Co-op Facebook page): Selma opens at the Art this Friday, January 23rd. Following the Monday, January 26th screening (which begins at 7 p.m.), there will be community …
Pop Goes the Culture at Danville’s Vintage Villains
Hey, Kids! It’s the Pop Goes the Culture Comedy Show at Vintage Villains! I was given the skinny on this event by Ripper the Clown himself, and I’m passing it along to you: If you …
Whiplash nominated for five Academy Awards
Drumroll please, pun intended. Earlier this morning, the feature film Whiplash, produced by Champaign native Helen Estabrook, was nominated for five (count ’em, five) Academy Awards. Best Picture Best Actor in a Supporting Role: J.K. …