THE PENNY DREADFUL PLAYERS
The oldest student-run theatre troupe on the University of Illinois campus
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Welcome!
Penny Dreadful Players is a student-run theatre organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Our mission statement is to provide quality theatre to the campus and community at large and, in particular, to provide an outlet for original works by student playwrights. However, we like to dabble in all forms of theatre. To take a look at some of the things we've done in the past or some of the things we are doing now, visit our Shows page. Or, if you'd like to get to know some more about the people who make decisions for the group as the PDP Board of Directors, take a gander at our Board Members page. And are you interested in getting involved with the organization? Stop by the Get Involved section to learn how to get involved with our next show!
You'll probably notice that this site is actually a Wiki, which means that any of our current board members can edit the site. We've decided to "wikify" in order to make things easier all around. The PDP Wiki will allow information to get updated sooner and out to the public faster, and will also be home to the PDP History Project, in which we will be continuously adding information about past shows and productions. Click on any of the links on the sidebar to learn more specific information about our shows, members, and organization as a whole.
Are you a PDP Board Member Alum? Request access to the PDPWiki and fill in the information the current board doesn't know about! The PDP Wiki will make it easier for our history to get online, and for it to stay in a conveniently maintainable location.
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Announcements:
Please refer to our new website www.pdptheater.com
Past Announcements for Fall 2011:
December 8, 2011: Auditions for the 2nd-Annual Charity Show
The Penny Dreadful Players, in conjunction with the New Revels Players and the What You Will Shakespeare Company, would like to invite you to audition for the 2nd-annual Charity Show on Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 6-9pm in Greg Hall. All proceeds will go to the Awakenings Project.
Questions? Email Erin Schield at <schield1@illinois.edu>.
Visit the Facebook event page!
December 2 & 3, 2011: Auntie Mame by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
The Penny Dreadful Players are proud to present Auntie Mame by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. The show is at 8pm on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 in the Greg Hall Theatre.
Questions? Email director Evan Metcalf <metcalf1@illinois.edu>, producer Alison Klipp <klipp1@illinois.edu>, or assistant producer Kelsey Pigg <pigg1@illinois.edu>.
Visit the Facebook event page!
Synopsis: After inheriting custody of her late brother’s son, Mame Dennis’s madcap Jazz Age world is turned upside down, but she rises to the challenge of raising Patrick with her signature charm and humor. As an adult, Patrick is tempted to marry a boorish, snobby socialite, but Auntie Mame’s lessons of open-mindedness and joie de vivre ultimately win out. This play explores the concept of the class system in America, as well as the necessity of forming lasting relationships, all while being a hilarious adventure with unforgettable, endearing characters.
November 11 & 12, 2011: Defining Moments, a Student-Written 10-Minute-Play Festival
The Penny Dreadful Players are proud to present Defining Moments, a Student-Written Ten-Minute Play Festival. This year's festival will include eight all-new student-written plays ranging from ten to thirty minutes in length. The show will be at University Place Christian Church (corner of Wright & Springfield) at 8:00pm on Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th. Tickets are only $5.00 at the door. Don't miss this excellent collection of student theatre!
Questions? Email producers Haley Jenkins <jenkin13@illinois.edu> or Liz Paxton <paxton1@illinois.edu> or consultant Gina Dunn <dunn13@illinois.edu>.
October 28 & 29, 2011: The Nerd by Larry Shue
The Penny Dreadful Players present The Nerd by Larry Shue. The show is Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29 at 8pm in Greg Hall. Tickets are only $5 at the door. Questions? Email producer Becky Stronz <stronz1@illinois.edu> or director Molly McAndrew <mcandre1@illinois.edu>. Visit the Facebook event page!
Synopsis:
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Iraq. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you"—so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd"—a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another, until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence.
October 11, 2011: Auditions for Auntie Mame by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
The Penny Dreadful Players are holding auditions for Auntie Mame on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, from 6-9pm in the Greg Hall Theatre lobby. No preparation is necessary, and you do not need to be present the entire time. Performance dates are December 2 & 3, 2011.
Questions? Email producer Alison Klipp <klipp1@illinois.edu>, assistant producer Kelsey Pigg <pigg1@illinois.edu>, or director Evan Metcalf <metcalf1@illinois.edu>.
Visit the Facebook event page!
The Penny Dreadful Players are holding auditions for the 12th Annual 10-Minute Student-Written Play Festival on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, from 6-9pm in the Greg Hall Theatre lobby. No preparation is necessary; all audition materials will be provided. You do not need to be present the entire time. Performance dates are November 11 & 12, 2011.
Questions? Email co-producers Haley Jenkins <jenkin13@illinois.edu> or Liz Paxton <paxton1@illinois.edu> or consultant Gina Dunn <dunn13@illinois.edu>.
Visit the Facebook Event page!
September 16, 2011: Calling All Writers!
The Penny Dreadful Players are now accepting submissions for the 12th Annual 10-Minute Student-Written Play Festival. The festival will be comprised of seven to nine 10-minute, student-written plays. Plays should be no less than 10 minutes long and no longer than 30 minutes. Submissions should be e-mailed to pdpsubmissions2011@gmail.com by Friday, September 16th. This is an amazing opportunity to get your work on stage, so don't miss it!
Questions? E-mail Haley Jenkins at <jenkin13@illinois.edu>, Liz Paxton at <paxton1@illinois.edu>, or Gina Dunn at <dunn13@illinois.edu>. Visit the Facebook event page!
September 13, 2011: Auditions for The Nerd by Larry Shue
The Penny Dreadful Players are holding auditions for The Nerd by Larry Shue on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 7-10pm in the Greg Hall Theatre lobby. No preparation is necessary as all audition materials will be provided. Performance dates are October 28 & 29.
Questions? Email director Molly McAndrew at <mcandre1@illinois.edu> or producer Becky Stronz at <stronz1@illinois.edu>.Visit the Facebook event page!
August 26, 2011: Infotainment!
Come find out what the Penny Dreadful Players are all about, meet the Board Members, play theatre games, and enjoy free pizza! Come on out to Greg Hall on Friday, August 26 at 7pm for more information about PDP!
August 24, 2011: Auditions for A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
The Penny Dreadful Players are holding auditions for A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Auditions are Wednesday, August 24 from 7:00-10:00 PM in the Greg Hall Theatre Lobby. No preparation is necessary as all audition materials will be provided. Performance dates are October 7 and 8. For more information about the show, click here: A Streetcar Named Desire.
Questions? Email producer Haley Jenkins at jenkin13@illinois.edu. Visit the Facebook event page!
Past Announcements for Spring 2011:
April 22 and 23, 2011: Seascape with Sharks and Dancer
The Penny Dreadful Players present Seascape with Sharks and Dancer by Don Nigro. The show is Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 at 8:00 PM in the Greg Hall Theater. Tickets are only $5.00 at the door. Questions? E-mail Producer Alison Klipp at klipp1@illinois.edu. Visit the Facebook event page!
Synopsis: While walking on a Cape Cod beach, writer Ben spots a naked young woman, Tracy floundering in the sea. He pulls her ashore, and takes her back to his rundown beach house to recuperate — but she’s far from grateful. She wasn’t drowning, she claims, but dancing. Despite the fact that she’s rude, arrogant, selfish and demanding, he’s enchanted, and after some hot chocolate and sparring, they tumble into bed. Don Nigro’s play starts out as a kooky “meet cute” comedy, then segues into a quietly harrowing portrait of a certain kind of destructive relationship. She’s convinced that no one can love her, and therefore he’ll inevitably leave her. So she constantly threatens to leave him, but never does, and he cares for her enough to endure the pain and uncertainty she inflicts on him.
April 15 and 16, 2011: Come See Our Shorts
The Penny Dreadful Players present Come See Our Shorts, a rapid-fire, randomly-ordered 2-minute play festival. The show is Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at 8:00 PM in the basement of University Place Christian Church, located on the corner of Wright and Springfield. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Questions? E-mail Producer Liz Rice at ejrice2@illinois.edu. Visit the Facebook event page!
April 8 and 9, 2011: On Stars Not Falling
The Penny Dreadful Players present On Stars Not Falling by Scott Shallenbarger. The show is Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at 8:00 PM in Temple Buell Architecture Gallery, Architecture Building. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Visit the facebook event page here: On Stars Not Falling. Questions? E-mail Producer Molly McAndrew at mcandre1@illinois.edu.
Synopsis: On Stars Not Falling is a play that centers on seven college friends. All dropped out of college after their sophomore year and then come together in a reunion of sorts, where they reflect on their time spent apart and the loss of a close friend.
March 16, 2011: Auditions for Seascape with Sharks and Dancer
The Penny Dreadful Players are holding auditions for Seascape with Sharks and Dancer by Dan Nigro. Auditions are Wednesday, March 16 from 6:00-9:00 PM in the Greg Hall Theatre Lobby. No preparation is necessary as all audition materials will be provided. Performance dates are April 22 and 23. For more information about the show, click here: Seascape with Sharks and Dancer.
Questions? E-mail Producer Alison Klipp at klipp1@illinois.edu. Visit the facebook event page here: AUDITIONS: Seascape with Sharks and Dancer.
March 11 and 12, 2011: Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
The Penny Dreadful Players present Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead by Bert V. Royal. The show is Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at 8:00 PM in Greg Hall Theatre. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Visit the facebook event page here: Dog Sees God. Questions? E-mail Producer Becky Stronz at stronz1@illinois.edu.
Synopsis: When CB's dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group's bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that's both haunting and hopeful.
February 25 and 26, 2011: La Casa de Bernarda Alba
The Penny Dreadful Players are proud to present La Casa de Bernarda Alba written by Federico Garcia Lorca and translated by Gwynne Edwards. The show is Feb. 25th and 26th at 8:00 PM in the Greg Hall Theatre. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Questions? E-mail Alison Trouy at atrouy2@illinois.edu. Visit the facebook event page here: La Casa de Bernarda Alba.
Synopsis: A masterpiece of the modern theater, La Casa de Bernarda Alba was written in 1936, just before the start of the Spanish Civil War. The play takes place in a small village in southern Spain following the funeral of Bernarda Alba's second husband. After the mourners depart, the tyrannical matriarch announces to her five daughters that their period of mourning will last eight years. Obsessed with family honor, Bernarda rules the household with an iron fist, but all of her daughters secretly harbor a passion for Pepe el Romano, the handsomest man in the village. The eldest daughter is engaged to him, but the arrangement is a financial one, and it is the youngest daughter, Adela, who becomes his lover. When the truth finally breaks through the atmosphere of suppressed desire, jealousy, anger and fear, the consequences are tragic. Adela takes her own life and Bernarda makes a desperate attempt to maintain control of her shattered household.
February 22, 2011: Auditions for Come See Our Shorts
The Penny Dreadful Players are having auditions for Come See Our Shorts! Auditions are Tuesday, February 22nd at Gregory Hall Lobby from 6-9 pm. Please write and prepare a 1 to 2 minute monologue for the audition. Come See Our Shorts, a show consisting of about 30 2-minute short plays done in random order chosen by audience members, has been a non-random event of the Penny Dreadful Players for years. The plays in prior shows have run the whole spectrum of comedy to drama, from love stories to velociraptors (and sometimes both!). Cast members are expected to perform as well as contribute 2-minute plays for the show. The show will be performed Friday and Saturday April 15th and 16th. If you have any questions, feel free to email Liz Rice at ejrice2@gmail.com or Byron Keller at pastramionryeholdthemustard@gmail.com. Visit the facebook event page here: COME SEE OUR SHORTS 2011 Auditions!
February 17, 2011: Auditions for On Stars Not Falling
The Penny Dreadful Players are holding auditions for On Stars Not Falling by Scott Shallenbarger. Auditions are Thursday, February 17th from 6-9 at Greg Hall Lobby. Seven friends, who have all dropped out of college after their sophomore year, come together in a reunion of sorts where they reflect on their time spent apart and the loss of a close friend. Performances will be April 8th and 9th. No preparation necessary, come anytime! Questions? E-mail Mike Golaszewski at mgolasz2@gmail.com.
February 11, 2011: In Between Dreams
The Penny Dreadful Players presents with The What You Will Shakespeare Company and The New Revels Players In Between Dreams, a charity event. The show will be on Friday, February 11th at 8:00 PM in the basement of the University Place Christian Church on the corner of Wright and Springfield. Tickets will be $5.00 at the door. Further donations are welcome! The show will feature student-written plays by members of PDP and NRP and a shortened version of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by WYW. All proceeds will go to The Awakenings Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those with mental illness express themselves through the arts. Questions? E-mail Liz Rice at ejrice2@gmail.com. For more information about the charity, please visit The Awakenings Project.
January 25, 2011: Auditions for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
The Penny Dreadful Players will be holding auditions for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead by Bert V. Royal. Auditions will be Tuesday, January 25th in the Greg Hall Lobby from 6:00-9:00 pm. No preparation necessary! For more information about the show, click here: 
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. Questions? E-mail Kelsey Pigg at pigg1@illinois.edu or Becky Stronz at stronz1@illinois.edu. You can also visit the event's facebook page!
January 23, 2011: Auditions for La Casa de Bernarda Alba
Due to the poor weather conditions on Thursday night, The Penny Dreadful Players will be having an additional chance to audition for La Casa de Bernarda Alba, written by Federico Garcia Lorca and translated by Gwynne Edwards. The second audition will be held on Sunday, January 23rd from 5:00-7:00 pm in room 4 of Greg Hall. All audition materials will be provided, so no preparation is necessary. Those who have already auditioned for the show need not audition a second time. The play takes place in a small village in southern Spain following the funeral of Bernarda Alba's second husband. After the mourners depart, the tyrannical matriarch announces to her five daughters that their period of mourning will last eight years. Obsessed with family honor, Bernarda rules the household with an iron fist, but all of her daughters secretly harbor a passion for Pepe el Romano, the handsomest man in the village. The eldest daughter is engaged to him, but the arrangement is a financial one, and it is the youngest daughter, Adela, who becomes his lover. When the truth finally breaks through the atmosphere of suppressed desire, jealousy, anger and fear, the consequences are tragic. Adela takes her own life and Bernarda makes a desperate attempt to maintain control of her shattered household. Questions? E-mail Alison Trouy at atrouy2@illinois.edu.
January 21, 2011: Auditions for La Casa de Bernarda Alba
The Penny Dreadful Players will be holding auditions for La Casa de Bernarda Alba, written by Federico Garcia Lorca and translated by Gwynne Edwards. The play takes place in a small village in southern Spain following the funeral of Bernarda Alba's second husband. After the mourners depart, the tyrannical matriarch announces to her five daughters that their period of mourning will last eight years. Obsessed with family honor, Bernarda rules the household with an iron fist, but all of her daughters secretly harbor a passion for Pepe el Romano, the handsomest man in the village. The eldest daughter is engaged to him, but the arrangement is a financial one, and it is the youngest daughter, Adela, who becomes his lover. When the truth finally breaks through the atmosphere of suppressed desire, jealousy, anger and fear, the consequences are tragic. Adela takes her own life and Bernarda makes a desperate attempt to maintain control of her shattered household. Auditions will be on Thursday, January 20th from 7:00-10:00 pm in the Greg Hall Lobby. This is an all-female cast and no preparation is necessary! Questions? E-mail Erin Schield at schield1@illinois.edu or Alison Trouy at atrouy2@illinois.edu. You can also visit the event's facebook page!
Past Announcements for Fall 2010:
December 7, 2010: Auditions
The Penny Dreadful Players, What You Will Shakespeare Company, and New Revels Players are holding auditions for a Charity Show Tuesday, December 7th. Auditions will be in the Greg Hall Lobby from 6:00-9:00 PM. No preparation is necessary. The Charity Show will be Friday, February 11th. All proceeds will go to The Awakenings Project. For more information about the charity, please visit www.awakeningsproject.org. Because this show incorporates work from three separate theatre companies, a large group of actors is needed! Come on out and be a part of this wonderful cause!
You can also visit the Facebook event page!
November 11 and 12, 2010: Scripts From Last Night
The Penny Dreadful Players are proud to present Scripts From Last Night, a Student-Written Ten-Minute Play Festival. This year's festival will include seven all-new student-written plays ranging from ten to thirty minutes in length. The show will be in Greg Hall Theatre at 8:00 on Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th. Tickets are only $5.00 at the door. Don't miss this excellent collection of student theatre!
November 5 and 6, 2010: Medea
The Penny Dreadful Players are proud to present Medea by Euripides. Medea, spurned by her lover, Jason, plots to destroy all that Jason loves when he decides to marry the daughter of Creon, King of Corinth, for power and money. Medea goes as far as murdering her two sons to get back at Jason. The show will be November 5 and 6 in gallery of the Architecture Building. The show will start at 8:00 pm and tickets will be $5.00 at the door. Be sure to see this interpretation of one of Euripides' only surviving works!
October 12, 2010: Auditions for the 10-Minute Play Festival
The Penny Dreadful Players will be holding auditions for the Student-Written 10-Minute Play Festival. This year's 10-Minute Play Festival is a collection of seven new student written shows ranging from 10 to 30 minutes in length. Auditions will be Tuesday, October 12th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Greg Hall Lobby. No preparation is necessary, so come on out and be a part of this wonderful tradition! Questions? E-mail Ian Williams at willia16@illinois.edu or Molly McAndrew at mcandre1@illinois.edu.
October 8 and 9, 2010: Dracula
The Penny Dreadful Players are proud to present Dracula by Steven Dietz from the novel by Bram Stoker. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances--in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with horror and humor, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Bram Stoker's famous vampire. The show will be October 8 and 9 in Greg Hall Theatre at 8:00 PM. Tickets will be available on the Quad October 4-8 for $5.00. Tickets at the door will cost $7.00. Don't miss out on a night full of mystery, seduction, and the most famous vampire of all time!
October 1, 2010 - Calling All Writers!
The Penny Dreadful Players are now accepting submissions for the 11th Annual 10-Minute Student-Written Play Festival. The festival will be comprised of four to eight 10-minute, student-written plays. Plays should be no less than 10 minutes long and no longer than 30 minutes. Submissions should be e-mailed to pdpsubmissions@gmail.com by Friday, October 1st. This is an amazing opportunity to get your work on stage, so don't miss it! Questions? E-mail Ian Williams at willia16@illinois.edu or Molly McAndrew at mcandre1@illinois.edu.
September 1, 2010 - Auditions for Medea
The Penny Dreadful Players are having auditions for Medea by Euripides. Medea is a Greek Tragedy by Euripides in which Medea, spurned by her lover, Jason, plots to destroy all that Jason loves when he decides to marry the daughter of Creon, King of Corinth, for power and money. Medea goes as far as murdering her two sons to get back at Jason. Auditions are from 6:00-9:00 PM in the Greg Hall Lobby. No experience or preparation is necessary. Questions? Please e-mail Liz Rice at ejrice2@illinois.edu, Erin Schield at schield1@illinois.edu, or Becky Stronz at stronz1@illinois.edu. Visit the event's facebook page!
August 31, 2010 - Auditions for Dracula
The Penny Dreadful Players are having auditions for Dracula by Bram Stoker and Steven Dietz. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances--in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with horror and humor, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Bram Stoker's famous vampire. Auditions are from 6 to 9pm in the Greg Hall Lobby. No experience or preparation is necessary. Show dates will be October 8 and 9. Any questions e-mail Kelsey at pigg1@uiuc.edu or Alison at atrouy2@uiuc.edu. Visit the event's facebook page!
April 30 and May 1, 2010 - The Graduate
The Penny Dreadful Players present "The Graduate" by Terry Johnson!
Benjamin Braddock is a recent college graduate with no clue about his future. He is trapped into an affair with Mrs. Robinson, who happens to be the wife of his father's business partner and then finds himself falling in love with her teenage daughter, Elaine. The play touches on pertinent themes such as fear of the future and of long term commitment. The show will be performed Friday, April 30th, and Saturday, May 1st in Latzer Hall of the University YMCA. Tickets are only $5 at the door!!
April 24 and 25, 2010 - Come See Our Shorts
The Penny Dreadful Players are present Come See Our Shorts!
Come See Our Shorts, a show consisting of about 30 2-minute random short plays done in random order randomly chosen by audience choice, has been a non-random event of the Penny Dreadful Players for years. The plays in prior shows have run the whole spectrum of comedy to drama, from love stories to velociraptors (and sometimes both!) Cast members are expected to perform as well as contribute 2-minute plays for the show. The show will be performed Saturday April 24th at 8pm and Sunday April 25th at 2pm in Westminster Hall of the McKinley Foundation (corner of 5th and Daniel). Tickets are $5 at the door.
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April 9 and 10, 2010 - Spring Awakening
8pm
Chapel of St. John the Divine
$5 at the door
First performed under heavy censorship in Germany in 1906, Frank Wedekind's 1891 play Spring Awakening closed after one night in New York in 1917 amid public outrage and charges of obscenity. The play's content was radical indeed: teenage sex, suicide, abortion, masturbation, sadomasochism. But even more radical was the unsentimental and brutally authentic comedy with which Wedekind treated it. The story traces the dawning sexual awareness of four teenagers, Melchior, Moritz, Wendla, and Hansy, who, in their painfully funny contradictions -- they are at once too innocent and not remotely innocent at all -- remain fresh and unsettling even in our own sex-saturated culture.
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail director Sara Collins (scollin5@illinois.edu) or producer Natalia Wolosowicz (nwolosowicz@gmail.com).
March 16th, 2010- Auditions for The Graduate
The Penny Dreadful Players are having auditions for The Graduate by Terry Johnson! Benjamin Braddock is a recent college graduate with no clue about his future. He is trapped into an affair with Mrs. Robinson, who happens to be the wife of his father's business partner and then finds himself falling in love with her teenage daughter, Elaine. The play touches on pertinent themes such as fear of the future and of long term commitment. The show will be performed Friday, April 30th, and Saturday, May 1st.
Auditions are Tuesday, March 16th at Gregory Hall Lobby from 6:30-9 pm. Callbacks will be Wednesday, March 17th. If you have any questions, feel free to email Craig Kurjanski at ckurjan2@illinois.edu or Alison Trouy at alisontruly@gmail.com.
March 10th, 2010- Auditions for Come See Our Shorts
The Penny Dreadful Players are having auditions for Come See Our Shorts! Come See Our Shorts, a show consisting of about 30 2-minute random short plays done in random order randomly chosen by audience choice, has been a non-random event of the Penny Dreadful Players for years. The plays in prior shows have run the whole spectrum of comedy to drama, from love stories to velociraptors (and sometimes both!) Cast members are expected to perform as well as contribute 2-minute plays for the show. The show will be performed Saturday and Sunday April 24th and 25th.
Auditions are Wednesday, March 10th at Gregory Hall Lobby frin 6-9 pm. Please write and prepare a 1 to 2 minute monologue for the audition. If you have any questions, feel free to email Jack Gall at jrgall2@illinois.edu or Mike Drolet at mdrolet2@illinois.edu.
February 12 and 13, 2010 - The First Performance of the New Semester!
PDP Presents:
"THE SPEED SHOW PROJECT"
8pm
Greg Hall Theater
Ticekets are $4 at the door
“THE SPEED SHOW PROJECT” is a brand-new show idea that combines collaborative writing with on-stage performance. The cast worked with each other to come up with concepts, themes, characters, and plot lines for a series of 1-2 Act plays. The Head Writers put all the ideas together, and now the Actors and Directors are bringing it to life on stage! And the best part? It all came together in just three weeks! So come and see the first-ever performance of a fresh, modern show concept written, directed, produced, and performed by a single ensemble. We promise, there is something for everyone!
For more information, contact Lisel at lisel.neumann@gmail.com or Mike at mgoalsz2@gmail.com.
Hope to see everyone there!
January 19, 2010 - 2010'S FIRST AUDITIONS
PDP is looking for WRITERS, DIRECTORS, and ACTORS to be part of "THE SPEED SHOW PROJECT".
This is a brand-new show idea that is a collaborative writing, directing, and acting process. How it works is the entire cast (writers, directors, and actors) will work together to come up with a series of 10-minute short plays. Then, the Head Writers will put it all together! Afterwards, the actors and directors will bring the show to the stage. (So it's kind of like "10-Minute Play Festival" meets "Come See Our Shorts".)
Auditions are THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2010. Please bring a short written piece to auditions (especially if you want to be considered for a Head Writer part), and we will have scripts from which you can perform a cold reading. Remember, we are looking for writers, directors, and actors, so we have something for EVERYONE! Come out and audition!
Please email Lisel at lisel.neumann@gmail.com or Mike at mgolaz2@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
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December 4th & 5th, 2009 - The Great American Trailer Park Musical
by Betsy Kelso and David Nehls
Greg Hall Theater 8pm
$8 at the door
November 13th & 14th, 2009 - A Festival Built for Two
8pm. Channing-Murray Foundation -- Corner of Oregon and Mathews
We are proud to present our Fall 2009 Student-Written Short Play Festival!! Come join us for seven plays written by U of I students. Plays cover several genres and are about relationships so there is sure to be a show that suits everyone's interests! We hope to see you there!
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October 5th, 2009 - Auditions
Come audition for PDP's Fall 2009 Student Written Short Play Festival from 6-9pm. Meet outside of the Greg Hall Theatre. No preparation necessary. Show dates are November 13th and 14th. Questions? Interested in directing? E-mail Natalia at wolosow1@illinois.edu or Jack at jrgall2@illinois.edu.
We look forward to seeing you!!
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September 22nd, 2009 - Auditions
Come audition for The Great American Trailer Park Musical by Betsy Kelso and David Nehls anytime between 6-9pm. Meet outside of the Greg Hall Theatre. No preparation necessary. If you would like, bring about 16 bars of music to sing, but we are happy to provide some for you at the audition. Call backs will be Wednesday, September 23rd. Rehearsals start the 24th. Show dates will be December 4th and 5th. Any questions, please e-mail Mike G. at mgolasz2@gmail.com or Alison T. at atrouy2@illinois.edu.
We hope to see you there!!
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September 8, 2009 - Auditions
Come and audition for David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Rabbit Hole, this Tuesday, from 6pm until 9pm in the Basement of the English Building. Good luck to everyone!
September 8, English Building, 6pm-9pm
August 30, 2009 - Infomational Meeting
Want to get to know more about PDP? Come meet us this Sunday at 6pm in 205 Greg Hall. It'll be fun and entertaining, and, who knows, maybe even cookies.
August 30, 205 Greg Hall, 6pm
August 23, 2009 - Quad Day
Be sure to stop by our booth at Quad Day. Well be on the quad somewhere, just look for the teal shirts and the large PDP sign. We're handing out bubbles, so don't miss out!
April 23, 2009 - LAST SHOW OF THE YEAR!!!
Be sure to make it to The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute!
Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd at 8pm
Greg Hall Theater
$5 at the door
April 07, 2009 - UPCOMING SHOW!
Looking for something to take your mom to during Mom's Weekend? Well have we got a show for you! Come See Our Shorts is a student-written play festival, that consists of a series of 2-minute "short" plays. The performances will be on Friday and Saturday, April 17th and 18th at the McKinley Foundation at 8pm on both nights. Tickets are $5 at the door. Hope to see everyone there!
March 11, 2009 - AUDITIONS!!
We are having auditions for Neil LaBute's 'The Shape of Things' on Wednesday, March 18 in Lincoln Hall Lobby from 6-9 PM. Click the link for more information!
March 2, 2009 - More AUDITIONS!!!
Come audition for the annual Come See Our Shorts. The auditions for this show are being held on TUESDAY, MARCH 3 from 6pm-9pm in Lincoln Hall Lobby. The show dates are April 17th and 18th. Since cast members write the shows, PLEASE PREPARE a 1 minute orignial monologue (it doesn't have to be memorized), and bring another writing sample if you would like. (This way the director and producer can get a sense of the type of skits you want to perform!).
WRAP UP
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
Lincoln Hall Lobby
6pm-9pm
See you there!
February 24, 2009 - First SHOW of the semester!
Our first show this semester is Agnes of God by John Pielmeier. It will be held at the Channing Murray Foundation at Oregon and Matthews. It is this Friday and Saturday (February 27th and 28th) at 8pm. For more information, click the Agnes of God link. See you there!
ALSO: Look out for audition for Come See Our Shorts next week!!!
February 8, 2009 - AUDITIONS!!!
We're having auditions for A Devil Inside by David Lindsay-Abaire on Wednesday, February 18th! Come on out! Click the link for more info.
December 7, 2008 - Another SHOW this weekend!!!
Hey folks, we've got our last show of the semester coming up this weekend!
Come see The Eight: Reindeer Monologues this Friday and Saturday!!
December 12th and 13th, 2008
McKinley Foundation (Westminster Hall), corner of Fifth and John
8:00PM, $5 at the door
December 3, 2008 - Come see our SHOW!!!!
We've got a show coming up!
LIFE: Overrated, a student-written 10-minute play festival
This Friday and Saturday, December 5th and 6th, at 8:00PM in Greg Hall Theatre! Only $4!!
October 6, 2008 - Upcoming SHOW!!
Hey folks! PDP has a show this weekend!
MR. MARMALADE by Noah Haidle
October 10th and 11th
Greg Hall Theatre
8:00 PM, only $5 at the door!
We hope to see you there! It's sure to be a grand ole time!
August 21, 2008 - AUDITIONS for Mr. Marmalade by Noah Haidle
Tuesday, September 2nd, 6:00-9:00PM.
English Building Atrium
Possible callbacks on Wednesday
No preparation required! Just show up!
Synopsis: Lucy is a four year old girl with a very active imagination. Unfortunately, her imaginary friend Mr. Marmalade doesn't have much time for her. Not to mention he beats up his personal assistant, has a cocaine addiction, and a penchant for pornography and very long dildos. Larry, her only real friend, is the youngest suicide attempt in the history of New Jersey. MR. MARMALADE is a savage black comedy about what it takes to grow up in these difficult times.
Questions? Contact Mike McGreevy or Liz Rice
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