Clutching wrinkled scripts that have been folded and unfolded many times, a group of young actors run through dialogue from “The Wiz” as they prepare for an audition. In a corner, two girls quietly sing “Brand New Day.” Children who know one another debate who is perfect for the lead role, basing their choice on hair color. On the floor, a boy places a pair of tap shoes next to him while he puts on a pair of soft soled dance shoes. A nervous, yet excited energy fills the room.

BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!
A final round of auditions for Fright Fest performers at Six Flags Great America will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-14. A large cast is needed to fill a variety of roles -- both onstage and backstage -- for the production, which is scheduled across weekends in October. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age; those under 18 must obtain their parent’s approval/signature. All applicants should bring a photo ID and they must be able to clear background checks.

Birthday parties, holiday gifts, goodie bag stuffers and just good old fashioned FUN is what's inside these "Party in a Tube" kits.

Cork and Canvas, Wine & Art Gallery is pleased to announce our first exhibition of works by Bonnie Lecat – Murals, Portraits, Decorative Painting.

The Highland Park Players will be holding auditions for their fall musical, THE FULL MONTY, on Wednesday, August 13th from 7-10pm and Thursday, August 14th from 7-10pm. Callbacks if necessary will be held on Monday, August 18th from 7-10pm.

A little bit of the suburbs will be spending some time in the city this month while some of the city will take up residency in the suburbs during an art gallery swap between Glencoe’s Gallery 659 and Chicago’s ARC Gallery.