St. Charles pulls it all together for theatre fest
By Kathy Cichon For Sun-Times Media July 5, 2012 10:32AM
Fox Valley Rep presents Theo Ubique’s remount of “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles during Theatre Fest. | Courtesy of Fox Valley Repertory
Updated: July 5, 2012 10:32AM
Science and the arts collide in St. Charles this month, with staged readings of plays developed through a partnership between Fox Valley Repertory and Fermilab.
In a partnership called Collider, playwrights from around the country were matched with Fermilab scientists to create their works — with science playing a role in each one. Audiences can hear the results of their collaboration when three new plays hold staged readings as part of the second annual St. Charles Summer Theater Festival.
“You can come hear a brand new play read aloud for the first time,” said John Gawlik, artistic director for Fox Valley Repertory.
The festival, which runs from July 6 to July 22 at various venues throughout the city, offers a variety of performances and hands-on art experiences for people of all ages. With a theme of “Applaud, Create and Get Away,” the festival features favorites such as “Into the Woods,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Seussical Jr.” and “High School Musical.” Art classes include painting, beginning weaving and basic welding. Weekly concerts will be held on Thursdays in St. Charles Park District’s Lincoln Park, and the Arcada will host performances by Kevin Costner & Modern West and Big Brother Band & The Holding Company.
“On top of that, you can enjoy downtown St. Charles as well,” Gawlik said.
Event and ticket information can be found at summertheaterfest.org or by calling (800) 777-4373.
This is the second year for the summer theater festival, which brings together the various performances venues and arts organizations in St. Charles.
“We had a plan to continue to build it, and do it in a way where each organization can contribute, but it doesn’t put a huge strain on what they do,” Gawlik said. “The challenges are to make sure we have a lot of different productions up — comedy, musical, drama — so there’s a variety of options.”
Gawlik said the festival gives attendees a chance to spend some time in St. Charles and experience a good time.
“And you’re helping to support the arts as well,” Gawlik said.
St. Charles Summer Theater Festival Schedule
Call (800) 777-4373 or visit summertheaterfest.org.
July 6
9:30 a.m. Encaustic Painting Workshop at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
4 p.m. “Into The Woods Jr.” performed by the Children’s Ensemble at Arcada Theatre.
8 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
8 p.m. “Into The Woods” at Arcada Theatre, produced by Natural Talent Productions and Onesti Entertainment
July 7
9 a.m. Viking Wire Knit Bracelet at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
9 a.m. Center Stage Precious Metal Clay Toggle at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
9 a.m Basic Iron Forging & Blacksmithing (Session B) at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
9:30 a.m. Encaustic Painting Workshop at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
11 a.m. “Into The Woods Jr.” performed by the Children’s Ensemble at Arcada Theatre.
1 p.m. Collider 2012 New Play Reading at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory
3 p.m. “Into The Woods” at Arcada Theatre, produced by Natural Talent Productions and Onesti Entertainment
8 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
8 p.m. “Into The Woods” at Arcada Theatre, produced by Natural Talent Productions and Onesti Entertainment
July 8
2 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
1 p.m. “Into The Woods” at Arcada Theatre, produced by Natural Talent Productions and Onesti Entertainment
6 p.m. “Into The Woods” at Arcada Theatre, produced by Natural Talent Productions and Onesti Entertainment
July 12
7 p.m. Hey Jimmy concert in the Park at Lincoln Park, presented by St. Charles Park District
July 13
9 a.m. Fast Fire Bronze Clay - Exploration in Moldmaking with Gail Crosman-Moore at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
8 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
8 p.m. “The Awakening Time” at Steel Beam Theatre
July 14
9 a.m. Beginning Weaving at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
9 a.m. Borosilicate Glass — Exploring Form with Gail Crosman-Moore at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
9 a.m. -Polymer Clay — The Great Imitator at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
1 p.m. Collider 2012 New Play Reading at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory
8 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
8 p.m. “The Awakening Time” at Steel Beam Theatre
8 p.m. Kevin Costner & Modern West at Arcada Theatre
July 15
2 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
3 p.m. “The Awakening Time” at Steel Beam Theatre
July 19
9 a.m. “SING” Workshop for Teens at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church.
2 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
7 p.m. “Jin and Tonic Band” concert in the Park at Lincoln Park, presented by St. Charles Park District
7 p.m. “SING” Concert: Teen Singing Ensemble at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, presented by St. Charles Singers
July 20
7:30 p.m. “Seussical, Jr.” at Steel Beam Theatre, performed by Children’s Stage
8 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
8 p.m. Big Brother & The Holding Co. at Arcada Theatre.
July 21
9 a.m. Beginning Weaving at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
9 a.m. Basic Welding for the Artist at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
10 a.m. Felting a Landscape at Fine Line Creative Arts Center
10:30 a.m. “High School Musical” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, presented by FVR Youth Ensemble
10:30 a.m. “Seussical, Jr.” at Steel Beam Theatre, performed by Children’s Stage
1 p.m. “Seussical, Jr.” at Steel Beam Theatre, performed by Children’s Stage
1 p.m. Collider 2012 New Play Reading at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory
7:30 p.m. “Seussical, Jr.” at Steel Beam Theatre, performed by Children’s Stage
8 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
July 22
1 p.m. “Seussical, Jr.” at Steel Beam Theatre, performed by Children’s Stage
2 p.m. “Some Enchanted Evening” at Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, produced by Fox Valley Repertory & Theo Ubique
