Children's Theatre of Western Springs to Perform 'The Giver'

Submitted by the Theatre of Western Springs.

The High School Repertory Company of the Children’s Theatre of Western Springs presents the stage adaptation of Lois Lowry’s Newbery Award-Winning young adult novel The Giver. This production features a cast and crew of young theatre artists from CTWS’ High School Repertory Company. The Giver runs November 13-22, 2015 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave.

Performances take place:

• 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and 20
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 21
• 7:30pm Saturday, Nov. 14 and 21
• 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 and 22

In The Giver, Jonas’ world is perfect. There is no war or fear or pain. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The Giver—to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy. Now Jonas will learn the truth about life—and the hypocrisy of his utopian world. Lois Lowry’s powerful novel comes to life in ways that will be meaningful to audiences who are already fans of the book and to viewers who are sure to be inspired to read this series for the first time.

Performances will be in our intimate Cattell Theatre, so seating is limited. Tickets are $6 for students 18 and younger and $12 for adults. Tickets may be purchased by calling 708-246-3380 or at theatreofwesternsprings.com Group rates are available. All performances take place at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Avenue, Western Springs, IL. Free parking is available.

CAST

Jonas: Adrian Van Stee of Western Springs

Asher: Ben Jouras of Western Springs

Fiona: Keely Mahoney of Riverside

The Giver: Michelle Skibicki of Hinsdale

Mother: Tess Levy of Clarendon Hills

Father: George Chlada of Willowbrook

Lily: Jane Stockbridge of Western Springs

Chief Elder: Erin Cook of La Grange Park

BEHIND THE SCENES

Director: Tripp Burton of Woodridge

Assistant Director: Carolyn Baldwin of Western Springs

Stage Manager: Connor Kubil of Western Springs

Assistant Stage Manager: Imants Cers of Western Springs

Lights: Arianna Ozanich of La Grange Park
Emily Lange of La Grange Park

Set/Projection Design: Marisol Cowan of Indian Head Park

Sound: Emma Tiemeyer of La Grange Park
Laney Coyne of Western Springs

Props: Rachel Bielski of Western Springs
Savannah Cowan of Indian Head Park
Brian Zak of Western Springs

Costume Chairs: Meghan Bulger of Western Springs
Tim O’Malley of Indian Head Park
Emmy Rokicki of Indian Head Park
Lauren Pyne of Western Springs

Publicity Chair: Amy Lacny of Western Springs

Technical Director: Thad Hallstein of Chicago

Assistant Technical Director: Ben Fallon of Western Springs

Children’s Theatre Director: Leslie Price of Chicago