Piccolo Theatre announces its 2013/2014 Season
EVANSTON, IL – Piccolo Theatre, Inc. announces its dynamic thirteenth season of programming for the whole family, integrating classic favorites and new works into Piccolo’s own fresh blend of comedy entertainment and education.
Piccolo Theatre, Inc. is a 501c3 charity, and cultivates community development through the arts, and produces the Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts, the Piccolo Theatre Company, Piccolo Theatre Comedy Arts Camps, and operates out of the Piccolo Theatre Arts Depot, a cultural center in south Evanston’s Main Street Shopping District. Easily accessible by the CTA and Union Pacific North Line Metra, Piccolo Theatre believes in affordable comedy programming for all audiences as a way to foster symbiotic relationships within the arts community. There is always something for everyone at Piccolo Theatre, where it is our mission to make you laugh.
Tickets for the 2013/214 season are now available by calling 847-424-0089, or online at www.piccolotheatre.com.
To enroll for all youth programming classes and camps, please call 847.328.2204, or email Education Director Tony Lawry at tony@piccolotheatre.com
Autumn 2013
The Mystery of Irma Vep, By Charles Ludlam
This satirical comedy combines elements of melodrama and farce. The ambitious production stars only 2 actors of the same sex who play 8 characters of both sexes, and is technically demanding with a large number of sound cues, set changes, properties, and around 35 quick costume changes!
Previews Aug 30 – Sep 1
Opening Sep 6
Run Sep 7 – Oct 12
All performances Fri & Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 3 PM
Fall Teen Improv
Saturdays, 2:30 PM – 4 PM
September 21-November 2 (8 weeks)
Class Showcase performance on November 2
$200/8 weeks
$150/8 weeks (before September 7 only)
Dates may be subject to change
Winter 2013
The Snow Queen, or When Christmas Freezes Over!, By Jessica Puller, Music & Lyrics by Rich Maisel
Piccolo presents its 13th annual holiday Panto, topsy-turvy re-telling of the fairy tale by beloved children’s author Hans Christian Andersen. An original musical play written by one of Piccolo’s ensemble members, The Snow Queen, or When Christmas Freezes Over! will feature original music, lyrics, choreography and magic.
Previews Nov 8 – 10
Fri & Sat at 7:30 PM, Sun at 3 PM
Opening Nov 15
Run Nov 16 – Dec 21
All performances Fri at 7:30 PM, Sat at 3 PM & 7:30 PM, Sun at 3 PM
Spring 2014
One-Act Play Showcase
Piccolo’s first one-act play festival will bring new theatre styles and companies to the south Evanston community.
January 17 & 18, 24 & 25
All performances at 8 PM
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare
This magical, classic comedy bridges the worlds of humans and fairies, and coincides with its scheduled time as part of the curriculum for the students of District 65. We are excited to bring one of Shakespeare’s most popular and enchanting masterpieces to the residents of Evanston and the Chicagoland area, as well as provide the students of Evanston with the opportunity to experience Shakespeare off the page.
Previews Mar 14 -16
Opening Mar 21
Run Mar 22 – May 3
All performances Fri & Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 3 PM
Girl Power Sketch Comedy
Saturdays, 2:30 PM – 4 PM
January 25 – March 15 (8 weeks)
$150/8 weeks
Spring Break Comedy Arts Camp
April 7 – 11, 9:30 AM – 4 PM
$200/week
$150/week (before March 15 only)
$50 single day rate
Spring Teen Improv
Saturdays, 2:30 PM – 4 PM
March 22 – May 10 (8 weeks)
Class showcase on May 10
$200/8 weeks
$150/8 weeks (before March 4 only)
Summer 2014
Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts
June 14 & 15
Admission is free!
Summer Comedy Arts Camp
Dates TBD.
