2012 You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

  • Linus and Blanket
    In this heart-warming musical based on Charles M. Schultz’s “Peanuts” comic strip, you will see Charlie Brown come to life with pals Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, and Snoopy as they face the challenges of life, kites, and ball games. This is just an average day in the life of Charlie Brown as he tries to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired girl. Will they finally come to terms with what Happiness is?

2010 The Fantasticks

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    The musical, with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, broke all records with a run of more than 41 years off-Broadway, between 1960 and 2002, and was revived almost immediately for Broadway. A timeless tale of young love, feuding families and the challenges of growing gardens and growing up, the show features a memorable score, from “Soon It’s Gonna Rain” to “Try to Remember.”

2009 Bang Bang You're Dead

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    The tool of drama has the power to lance, heal, and cleanse the soul. BANG BANG YOU’RE DEAD might not be the answer to gun violence by teenagers in our schools. But this play may lead to a discussion, an insight, a revelation that may lead to an answer. There is a hope that our awakened senses or heightened consciousness might see the tragedy before it happens. It is a slim hope, but it is all we have at this time.

2009 Arsenic and Old Lace- Photo Album

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    The enduring comedy classic, ARSENIC & OLD LACE is farcical genius. Poor Mortimer Brewster, a theatre-hating drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and local police in Brooklyn, New York, while he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves. Meanwhile his sweet spinster aunts have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with a glass of home-made elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and "just a pinch" of cyanide. Add a sweet brother who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt and another brother who’s not so nice and is running from the law with his alcoholic accomplice, Dr. Einstein, and you’ve got one unforgettable show!

2008 Forever Plaid- Photo Album

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    FOREVER PLAID centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with over-zealous precision, the “Plaids” are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the '50s, including Catch a Falling Star, Day-O, Sixteen Tons & Love is a Many Splendored Thing.

2009 Bang Bang You're Dead

07/24/2009

a message from the director of Bang Bang You're Dead...

Bang Bang You're Dead addresses the issue gun violence in our schools. Chicago leads the nation in gun deaths with over 42 deaths recorded this year. This weekend will be our last two shows at James Downing Theatre. We hope that doors open that allow us to continue to produce this play in other venues. After each of the performances we have a discussion with the director, actors and audience.

In one discussion, a policeman for the 16th District said, "I was so moved by this play. I work with teenagers just like these and I wish this play could be seen by a much larger group. The mayor's office should be made aware that this play is being done." If you have not seen this play, come out and see it this weekend. (The play is free but donations are accepted)

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Jerry Miller
Director

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Last Weekend to see Bang Bang You're Dead

Hey folks! This weekend is the last chance to check out our production of Bang Bang You're Dead!

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Saturday, July 25th at 7:30pm
Sunday, July 26th at 1:30pm

Admission is FREE!

For reservations, please call 773-792-3030


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07/20/2009

Bang Bang You're Dead article in the Pioneer Press

Check out this write up about Bang Bang You're Dead in the Pioneer Press!

'Bang Bang' Ripped from School Violence Headlines....read more>

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07/04/2009

OPENING NIGHT: Bang Bang You're Dead

Tonight's opening night for Bang Bang You're Dead at the James Downing Theatre. 


Stop by and see the show-- you'll have time for the Independence Day fireworks and festivities afterwards!
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John Waldron Arts Center
6740 North Oliphant Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631

Admission is FREE, but Seating is Limited!

For Reservations, call (773) 792-3030 or e-mail

jamesdowningtheatre@gmail.com

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06/08/2009

THE JAMES DOWNING THEATRE presents: Bang Bang You're Dead

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Directed by Jerry Miller
Assistant Directed by Joshua Dlouhy
Lighting & Sound Design by John Rudy
Set Design by Joshua Dlouhy

Featuring: Judiel Bibat, Mark Bibat, Leah Cozad, David Daniels, Laura Deger, Daniel Dorsey, Maria Kelly, Noel Konken & Jessica Thigpen

July 4th - July 26th, 2009
Saturdays at 7:30PM & Sundays at 1:30PM

John Waldron Arts Center
6740 North Oliphant Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631

Admission is FREE, but Seating is Limited!

For Reservations, call (773) 792-3030 or e-mail

jamesdowningtheatre@gmail.com

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PRESS RELEASE

The John Waldron Arts Center & The James Downing Theatre are proud to announce their moving production of BANG BANG YOU’RE DEAD by William Mastrosimone. Performances run at 7:30pm on
SATURDAYS and at 1:30pm on SUNDAYS, July 4 through July 26, 2009 at The John Waldron Arts Center,
6740 North Oliphant Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Admission is FREE, though, since Seating is Limited, Reservations can be made by calling (773) 792-3030 or e-mailing jamesdowningtheatre@gmail.com

The tool of drama has the power to lance, heal, and cleanse the soul. BANG BANG YOU’RE DEAD might not be the answer to gun violence by teenagers in our schools. But this play may lead to a discussion, an insight, a revelation that may lead to an answer. There is a hope that our awakened senses or heightened consciousness might see the tragedy before it happens. It is a slim hope, but it is all we have at this time.

Directed by Jerry Miller, Assistant Directed by Joshua Dlouhy, with Lighting & Sound Design by John Rudy and Set Design by Joshua Dlouhy, BANG BANG YOU’RE DEAD features the ensemble talent of Judiel Bibat, Mark Bibat, Leah Cozad, David Daniels, Laura Deger, Daniel Dorsey, Maria Kelly, Noel Konken & Jessica Thigpen.

The John Waldron Arts Center, a program of Edison Park United Methodist Church, houses The James Downing Theatre and Pintig/Circa Theatre and is an Arts Resource Center of plays, music & scores. For more info, contact Jerry Miller at (773) 426-1168 or go to http://jamesdowningtheatre.typepad.com

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