the past, present and future
Who we are and how we got here
The Winnetka Drama Guild counted the young Charlton Heston among its casts in the 1940s. Winnetka Community Theatre, successor-in-spirit to the Drama Guild, mounted its first show in 1973. The rebirth of theatre in the village was due in large part to the efforts of one man, Rolf Blank. From producing and directing, to acting on the stage, Rolf provided the necessary spark, energy, and outstanding leadership. Doug Diggs then became the driving force behind the continued success and artistic growth of the company, which underwent a name change to Winnetka Theatre not too many years ago. Currently, Nancy Flaster currently provides the leadership that drives us to aspire to even great heights as we manage our "especially for kids" shows under the Winnetka Theatre name at the Winnetka Community House and our 3-show season in Des Plaines under the Big Noise Theatre Company name.
We produced our first "especially for children" show in 2005 and have mounted our first "especially for kids" show at Prairie Lakes in Spring 2009. More to come!
You'll see familiar faces regardless of the company name and we promise that our shows will never disappoint you.
about Big Noise Theatre
our mission
Our decision to introduce Big Noise Theatre Company reflects the fact that the Winnetka Community House, the long-time home of the company, is not home to the majority of our productions. The extensive renovation of the Community House several years ago caused us to locate a new performance space.
2009-2010 is our 7th season at the Prairie Lakes Theatre in Des Plaines. It is a wonderful space - a large stage, great work room, raked seating, abundant parking, etc. - with wonderful people who have supported us beyond our wildest expectations. Thank you!
We think our new name, which comes from the big band song, Big Noise from Winnetka, is a great way to connect our past to our future. Hope to see you at one of our shows!
To produce high-quality shows that stretch the creative talents of our actors and staff and surpass the expectations of our audience.
www.bignoise.org * * www.winnetkatheatre.org * * 847.604.0275 * * info@bignoisetheatre.org
BIG NOISE THEATRE COMPANY a division of Winnetka Theatre. Members of the League of Chicago Theatres.
