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Calendar
22 Dec 2009
Cast of Winnetka Theatre's "especially for kids" show, Sleeping Beauty, announced.
14 Dec 2009
ALL SHOOK UP auditions coming Feb 8 & 9.
17 Oct 2009
I HATE HAMLET cast announced.
15 Aug 2009
17 May 2009
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, an artistic triumph for both Big Noise and director Rick Frendt, closes.
30 March 2009
Big Noise welcomes Evie Murphy to the board!
1 March 2009
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE cast announced.
22 February 2009
Big Noise announces its first "especially for kids" show - Cinderella - at Prairie Lakes. A fun one-hour show great for kids 3 - 10 and their parents.
9 January 2009
Auditions for Sunday in the Park with George announced.
5 November 2008
ON GOLDEN POND cast announced. This show
is being produced jointly with Ouroboros Theatre
2 August 2008
BEEHIVE cast announced.
22 July 2008
Big Noise is thrilled to have New York City wig, hair and make up artist Jason Hayes join the BEEHIVE production staff as wig designer! Review Mr. Hayes' impressive list of credits here.
9 July 2008
A hearty welcome to 6 new board members: Linda Andrews, Bobby Diehl, Steve Malone, Rob Smith,
Tom Walker and Missey Young. Each brings
creativity, talent and a willingness to work hard to take us to even greater heights!
18 May 2008
1 April 2008
2008 - 2009 season announced: BEEHIVE, THE 60's MUSICAL; ON GOLDEN POND and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.
26 February 2008
URINETOWN cast announced.
19 January 2008
THE LITTLE MERMAID opens at Winnetka Community House.
11 January 2008
OVER THE TAVERN opens at Prairie Lakes Theatre.
21 October 2007
Final performance of FOOTLOOSE is SOLD OUT!
25 September 2007
Artistry in Motion, the Des Plaines Park District dance troupe, will perform one hour before the Sunday, October 7 and Saturday, October 13 performances of FOOTLOOSE.
21 September 2007
Marc Robin's THE LITTLE MERMAID, directed by Stacey Flaster, announced as the 2008 Winnetka Theatre "especially for kids" show.
10 September 2007
06 May 2007
Big Noise sponsors "Shopping to Change Your Life" featuring Weekenders fashions, Jafra cosmetics, Cookie Lee jewelry, Safari Teas and Southern Living at Home gifts and housewares from 11 am - 2 pm at the Prairie Lakes Theatre. Join us!
02 March 2007
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE cast announced.
28 February 2007
Participant in Multi-Chamber "Speed Networking" event.
26 February 2007
Three exciting shows - "Footloose," "Over the Tavern" and "Urinetown" - announced as the shows of the 2007 - 2008 season!
12 February 2007
Board welcomes two new members - Christie Carroll-Weprin and Marian Kaderbek.
6 November 2006
THE BEARD OF AVON cast announced.
01 November 2006
Sponsor of Tri-Chamber Expo featuring businesses from Des Plaines, Niles and Park Ridge
04 August 2006
ASPECTS OF LOVE cast announced.
11 July 2006
Participant in Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Not-For-Profit Showcase. Great networking opportunity!
15 April 2006
2006-2007 season announced.....more
15 April 2006
Alexis Armstrong, Rick Frendt and Nancy Flaster interviewed by Catey Sullivan of the Pioneer Press for an upcoming article about "Jane Eyre".
22 February 2006
Story about "Jane Eyre The Musical" appeared in the Journal-Topics Entertainment Guide.
20 February 2006
"Jane Eyre The Musical" cast announced. Alexis Armstrong as Jane Eyre and Rick Frendt as Edward Rochester......more
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Nancy Flaster, Artistic Director
email: info [at] bignoisetheatre.org
phone: 847.604.0275 (voice mail)
Our Board of Governors . . .
Logan Langballe, president
Marsha Rutenberg, treasurer
Joyce Bishop, secretary
Nancy Flaster, artistic director
Linda Andrews
Jon Cunningham
Michelle Cunningham
John Gion
Marian Kaderbek
Helga Kennedy, executive producer
Steve Malone
Evie Murphy
Frank Skony
Rob Smith
Tom Walker
Missey Young
Proud Member of . . .
Affiliate of Des Plaines Parks District
Our Friends in the Performing Arts . . .
Footlighters
To produce high-quality shows that stretch the creative talents of our actors and staff and surpass the expectations of our audience.
13 January 2006
"Over the River and Through the Woods" opened. We want to thank the many people who came to see the show more than once and who encouraged their friends to come as well!
15 December 2005
Attended Des Plaines Chamber Holiday Mixer. Provided tickets to "Over the River and Through the Woods" and "Jane Eyre the Musical" as raffle prizes.
01 December 2005
Feature article written by Lawrence Bommer about Big Noise - "a label that's also a proclamation" - appears in Footlights' December/January program. A total of 53,000 printed! Read the article here.
14 - 16 October 2005
Performances sponsored by THE NOODLE Fresh Seafood & Pasta of Wilmette and Glenview.
30 Sept - 2 Oct 2005
Donations of non-perishable food items collected in "Red Barrels" provided by Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines at each "Once Upon a Mattress" performance.
30 September 2005
"Once Upon a Mattress" opens.
Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia
"knighted" by His Royal Highness
King Sextimus the Silent.
17 September 2005
"Mattress" cast members perform at
Randhurst Costco to the delight
and amazement of shoppers.
11 August 2005
Season ad appeared in Pioneer Press Central Region issue in Des Plaines Chamber section.
12 July 2005
Co-sponsor of "Networking After Hours, An American Picnic," an event to showcase not-for-profit organizations, co-hosted by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Casa Royale Banquets.
04 July 2005
Participated in Des Plaines July 4th parade as part of the Des Plaines Arts Council float.
15 June 2005
Hosted "Big Noise Theatre Company Housewarming & Job Fair" at Prairie Lakes Community Center to introduce the company and recruit new volunteers.
20 June 2005
Attended Des Plaines City Council meeting to present checks to four Des Plaines organizations: Arts Council Scholarship Fund, History Center, Youth Comission and Healthy Community Partnership. Money was collected from the audience during "Tips" musical number at spring show, "Pump Boys and Dinettes."
14 June 2005
Attended first Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce "Networking After Hours" event, which was co-hosted by Marriott Spring Hill Suites.
01 June 2005
Announced "Big Noise Theatre Company, a division of Winnetka Theatre" as name to be used for shows performed at locations other than the Winnetka Community House. Name is registered in the State of Illinois.
BIG NOISE THEATRE COMPANY a division of Winnetka Theatre. Members of the League of Chicago Theatres.
