Auditions today for LLCC Theatre’s “Revenge: Treasure Island”

LLCC in collaboration with Cutlass Artists, NFP, is continuing auditions today for “Revenge: Treasure Island” from 7-9 p.m. in Sangamon South Room 0015.

“Revenge: Treasure Island” is a world-premiere sequel to “Treasure Island,” which was performed by LLCC in 2016. This new script is written and directed by Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre. It features leading roles for women and men and exciting sword fights throughout. The outdoor production will run May 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. in the Helen Hamilton area near the campus lake.

College students and community members are encouraged to audition. Those interested in backstage duties or stage management should drop by auditions for a brief conference with Professor Hardiman or contact him directly at mark.hardiman@llcc.edu. More information on specific roles can be found at www.llcc.edu/theatre.

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Auditions Feb. 4 and 5 at LLCC for world premier sequel “Revenge: Treasure Island”

LLCC in collaboration with Cutlass Artists, NFP, will hold auditions for “Revenge: Treasure Island” on Sunday and Monday, Feb. 4 and 5, from 7-9 p.m. in Sangamon South Room 0015.

“Revenge: Treasure Island” is a world-premiere sequel to “Treasure Island,” which was performed by LLCC in 2016. This new script is written and directed by Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre. It features leading roles for women and men and exciting sword fights throughout. The outdoor production will run May 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. in the Helen Hamilton area near the campus lake.

College students and community members are encouraged to audition. Those interested in backstage duties or stage management should drop by auditions for a brief conference with Professor Hardiman or contact him directly at mark.hardiman@llcc.edu. More information on specific roles can be found at www.llcc.edu/theatre.

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“The Three Musketeers” presented by LLCC Theatre begins tomorrow

LLCC Theatre, in collaboration with Theatre in the Park, presents Ken Ludwig’s “The Three Musketeers” Friday through Sunday, May 19, 20 and 21 and Thursday through Saturday, May 25, 26 and 27. The play begins at 8 each evening at Theatre in the Park at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Petersburg. Pre-show entertainment begins at 7 p.m. in the indoor theatre, and at approximately 7:20 p.m., Director Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre, will present a brief talk about the production.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for children under the age of 12 and may be purchased online at theatreinthepark.net or by calling 632-5440 or 800.710.9290. The box office is open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 5 to 8 p.m. on show nights.

Ludwig’s adaptation of the famous novel by Alexander Dumas is a hilarious, rollicking and suspenseful adventure. The retelling of the musketeers’ story involves a young man, D’Artagnan, who sets off to join the musketeers. His sister, Sabine, comes along, joining in the swashbuckling and proving her sword-fighting abilities.

“Like” LLCC Theatre on Facebook!

LLCC Theatre is asking faculty and staff at Lincoln Land who use Facebook to “Like” its Facebook page: Facebook.com/LLCCTheatre. You are encouraged to share posts that will be appearing regularly over the next couple of weeks promoting LLCC Theatre’s upcoming performance of Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers at Theatre in the Park at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in New Salem.

As part of the promotion, the art program designed a poster for the show and the journalism program (Intro to Public Relations class) wrote actor bios, edited videos and took rehearsal photos. Please showcase the students’ work and let your friends and neighbors know about the upcoming show!

A special, limited number of movie-sized posters (24″ by 36″) were printed. They are the same as the smaller posters hanging around campus. Only a few will be available for purchase, but at least five will be given away to anyone who Likes the theatre programs’s Facebook page and shares a post.

LLCC Theatre also hopes you will come out to see its play being held at 8 p.m. on May 19, 20 and 21 (Friday to Sunday) and May 25, 26 or 27 (Thursday to Saturday).

Pre-show entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. with director Mark Hardiman giving a brief talk at approximately 7:20 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for children under the age of 12. Tickets can be purchased online at theatreinthepark.net or by calling 632.5440 or 1.800.710.9290. The box office is open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. It is open 5 to 8 p.m. on show nights.