LLCC Theatre will hold auditions Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9 for its fall production of “The Shadows of Edgar Allan Poe.” The open auditions are being held from 7 to 9 p.m. in Sangamon Hall South, room 0009 on the LLCC-Springfield campus. Questions may be directed to mark.hardiman@llcc.edu or by calling 217.786.4942. Persons unable to audition Sept. 8 or 9 should email Professor Hardiman.

The play is a devised piece of theatre that will be built by the acting ensemble, which will choose from Poe’s most well-known and accessible works. Through a collaborative process, the ensemble will develop the performance under Professor Hardiman’s direction. Read more…

Today is the final day of the Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Membership Show, currently on display in the James S. Murray Gallery, Menard Hall.   For more information on this exhibit, click HERE.

LLCC Theatre presents “Your Swash Is Unbuckled,” a collection of nine short stage combat plays by Jeff Goode, July 18, 19, 25, 26 in Sangamon Hall South on the Springfield campus. The 8 p.m. performances feature pirates, fops and swashbucklers of all descriptions and are filled with sword swinging, witty and amusing repartee.

Admission is a suggested $5 contribution at the door (cash or check only). No advanced reservations are being taken.

Director Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre, describes the production as “ribald and rascally” and framed around the covers of romance novels. “There are lots of over-the-top, ultra-romantic love stories with rivals, rapscallions, pirates and brigands tangled up in every imaginable romance variation.”  Read more…

Come by the second floor of Menard outside of Arts and Humanities and admire the vast collection of coffee cups David Laubersheimer has acquired over the years.  Once you see them, you will instantly fall in love and you must take one with you.  If you know of a friend who would love a mug, please take one and present it as a gift!  Alas this is a limited time offer and only while supplies last!

Dawn Townsend has joined LLCC as the new administrative assistant to the Dean of Arts & Humanities.  She is located in the Arts & Humanities office, Menard 2249, and can be reached at 6-2318 or dawn.townsend@llcc.edu.  Welcome Dawn!

As our last day arrives, we are taking this opportunity to thank everyone who had a part in putting together the wonderful celebration for our upcoming retirements. Vickie Ward, Eileen Tepatti, Claire Gordon and Amy Williams did an outstanding job of planning and pulling surprises; Mary Ellen Monroe-White, Jeri Buckner, Ali White and Mary Flesch for helping serve; Becky Parton and Carl Jones for the video and Julie McKinney along with facilities services for the set-up of the room. Thank you to everyone who attended and wished us well through kind words and cards with good wishes.

Glenda Thomas and David Laubersheimer

Today from 2-4 p.m., the Arts & Humanities Department is hosting a retirement celebration in the James S. Murray Gallery for four faculty retirees: Jeri Buckner, Mary Fortner, Theresa Kanoza, Jean Ladendorf and Bill McCall.

Thursday, May 15, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Trutter Center is the combined retirement reception for David Laubersheimer, dean of Arts and Humanities, and Glenda Thomas, assistant to the dean of Arts and Humanities.