Evergreen Park Candlelight Theatre 'Over The River' This Weekend

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Nick is a twenty-nine year old Marketing Coordinator who spends every Sunday with his two sets of adoring, doting, yet overwhelming grandparents. When he announces that a job offer will force him to move out of town, they conspire to force him to change his mind…with unexpected results.

Such is the premise of the comedy-drama “Over The River and Through The Woods”, which is the latest theatrical offering of the Evergreen Park Recreation Department Candlelight Theatre.

The play opens on Thursday, April 25 for a run of four performances on the main stage of the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Avenue in Evergreen Park.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 and continue through Saturday, April 27; with a final 3pm matinee on Sunday, April 28.

This moving comedy was written by Joe DiPietro, which ran for 800 performances off-Broadway at the John Houseman Theatre in New York in 1999.

The cast of local performers includes Cathi Diamond, Taylor Hoefler, Gabe Deli, Kevin Denny, Peggy Gannon and Jack Gannon, who also directs.

“I have done several productions of this play, and it is absolutely wonderful,” Gannon saod. “At times it is hilariously funny and yet, at times, incredibly moving. For a small, intimate theatre, such as what is offered by the Recreation Department Candlelight Theatre, it is the perfect play.”

Reservations can be made by visiting the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th Street. Tickets will also be available at the door on the performance dates. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students.

The recreation department's Candlelight Theatre program is now in its tenth year, offering a variety of plays, youth musicals and vocal concerts throughout the year.

More information can be found on the village website or by calling 708-229-3365.