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Events on Friday, February 25, 2022

Friday, February 25, 2022

Friday, February 25 at 7:00 PM

7:00 PM

a dance theater romp for family audiences

Wonka! Video-On-Demand , Open Dance Project’s tribute to Roald Dahl’s classic coming of age story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . This dance theater romp for family audiences follows kind-hearted Charlie Bucket on his search for a golden ticket that grants him access to the famed Wonka Chocolate Factory. Once inside, Charlie and his Grandpa Joe join a rather unpleasant bunch of children and their parents on a series of misadventures. ODP celebrates the wit and imagination of Roald Dahl through their signature blend of athleticism and humor with a multigenerational cast of professional dancers and aerialists.Read more

Friday, February 25, 2022 at 8:00 PM

8:00 PM

by Keith Huff, Directed by Malinda L. Beckham

A Steady Rain explores the complexities of a lifelong bond tainted by domestic affairs, violence, and the rough streets of Chicago. Joey and Denny have been best friends since kindergarten and, after working together for several years as policemen in Chicago, they are practically family: Joey helps out with Denny's wife and kids; Denny keeps Joey away from the bottle. But when a domestic disturbance call takes a turn for the worse, their friendship is put on the line. The result is a harrowing journey into a moral gray area where trust and loyalty struggle for survival. Who will be the last man standing?

Originally staged in 2016 as the opening production in its inaugural season, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. restages the gritty Chicago drama with an updated score composed by cinematic pop musician and performer, Hescher.Read more