Sunday, March 10, 2013

ShakesPlay! Begins This Week

Janus Theater’s Artistic Director Sean Hargadon and Company Member Sarafina Vecchio is inviting local students between the ages of 8 and 18 to come out and learn about Shakespeare in a fun, friendly and fearless environment.


Starting this Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 7pm and continuing through the Summer (days and times subject to change) students can drop in when to attend a free workshop at the Side Street Studio Arts 15 Ziegler Court, in downtown Elgin.

"We want to introduce the humor, mystery, fantasy and history of Shakespeare to local students who may be “Shakespeare Shy” but still want to find a way to discover how fantastic and fun his plays really are," said Sarafina Vecchio. "Workshops will be different every time. Even if students have never set foot on a stage, but have always wanted to, this workshop will help them develop their voice, their movement and most importantly, their imaginations!"


Each workshop will run approximately 90 minutes and is geared geared toward introducing Shakespeare to students of all experience levels. Admission is free. 

To enroll or ask questions please email: sarafina123@yahoo.com or call 847-778-4779 and leave your contact info, your student’s name and their age. We will email or call youback with a confirmation. If you can’t come to the first workshop but would like to attend later date, please email or call. Come when you can! Just let us know ahead of time!

Students will be placed in groups according to age level once enrollment for individual sessions in confirmed. 

Sunday, November 18, 2012

The Santaland Diaries Returns

Janus Theater Company returns with one of its own holiday traditions.

We'll be doing an extremely limited engagement of "The Santaland Diaries" by David Sedaris, featuring our cast of regulars: Ben Stoner, Patricia True, Kelly Bolton, Joseph Schuman, Ann Marie Nordby, Adam Yencho and Rich Baker. The show is directed by Sean Hargadon.


There will be two shows. One on Sunday, December 9 at 6pm and Sunday, December 16 at 6pm at the Elgin Public House, upstairs in what is now called Pub 217 . 


Tickets are $15. All proceeds go to the Janus Theater Company and will help fund its 2013 season.

Come before the show for dinner and drinks at Public House. To make dinner reservations call 847-468-8810. They have an excellent menu and many fine beers to choose from.

Seating is limited, so reserve your spot soon. You can reserve tickets online a twww.janussantaland.eventbrite.com or call the box office at 847-841-1713.

If you've enjoyed our past holiday productions, come on out! You won't be disappointed. If you've never been before don't miss this, it may become a new holiday tradition! This show is not intended for those who still believe or are easily offended.