Auditions for Parkland Theatre-produced plays are generally held twice a year and are always open to all members of the community and to Parkland and U of I students. We encourage diversity.
Thank you to everyone who came out to audition this past weekend!
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
Directed by J’Lyn Hope
Parkland Theatre's 29th annual student production is the 1998 Pulitzer Prize winner, “How I Learned to Drive”. This show explores the surprising, sometimes comedic, and devastating tale of survival seen through the eyes of a troubling relationship between a young girl and her uncle. Lil’ Bit’s story shows the strength it takes to steer through the chaos, no matter how challenging it may be, and how to drive through life in spite of the pain and damage encountered along the way.
Performances:
February 6, 7, 8, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Audience, cast and crew talkback on Feb 6.
February 9, 16 at 3:00 p.m.
Parkland College Second Stage
CAST
Haylie Denzer as Lil' Bit
Thomas Fitch as Uncle Peck
Emma Dorantes as Mother
Ari Kelo as Aunt Mary
TBA as Grandmother
Sean Kelly as Grandfather
Marcus Aviles as Waiter/School Boy/ Greek Chorus
Natalie Wise as School Girl/ Young Voice/ Greek Chorus
Parker Evans as Train Man/ The Voice
CHICAGO
Directed by Abby Gailey
Musical Director, Justin Brauer
Choreographer, Lauren Ramshaw
Accused murderess Roxie Hart has convinced her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap, that is, until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie uses her charm and the ego of esteemed lawyer, Billy Flynn, to try and prove her “innocence.” Set in the roaring 1920’s, Chicago is the winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. Get ready for jazz, prohibition, sequins, feathers, and a show full of songs you know and love!
Venue: Harold & Jean Miner Theatre
Performances
April 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Audience, cast and crew talkback on April 9.
April 19 & 26 at 3:00 p.m.
CAST
Billy – Jake Fava
Amos – Sam Gegg
Roxie – Hannah Yonan
Velma – Kimmy Schofield
Mary – Jess Schlipf
Mamma – Haylie Denzer
Female Ensemble
Katie Odom
Zoe Dunn
Erin Kaufman
Rachel Gillett
Laura Alcantara
Whitney Havice
Kara Kinnamon
Natalie Deptula
Hannah Brauer
Autumn Ellis
Male Ensemble
Bradyn Wambach
James Castree
Excellence Onolundula
Parker Evans
Josiah Zielke
**To be considered for a Parkland College Theatre Production, you must agree to abide by the Parkland College Theatre Letter of Agreement. Please read the agreement before coming to auditions. You will be asked to sign your audition form, stating that you have read and understand the agreement. If you have questions, please ask Production Assistant HeatherAnn Layman (hlayman@parkland.edu), or Theatre Director Brian D. Morgan (bdmorgan@parkland.edu).