Bringing Live Theatre to McHenry County Since 1967

Storybook Players

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Unlocking Imagination, Igniting Wonder, and Awakening Dreams: Accessible Theatre for Every Child!

Theatre 121’s continues its mission to extend access to the magic of live theatre to children and families through Storybook Players! Our troupe of adult actors perform accessible plays for young audiences at little to no cost. Our goal is to create a lifelong enthusiasm for the arts and to bring joy to people of all ages.

This season, the Storybook Players are thrilled to present a series of original scripts, directed and performed by our talented ensemble, and inspired by the timeless charm of familiar children’s tales and characters.

2024-2025 Season Schedule

October 20th at Stage Left during Witches & Wizards of Woodstock

  • The Helper Backstage written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
  • Magnus’s Magical Morning written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
  • Potions Class

 

December 14th at the Woodstock Library

  • A Special Treat for Santa: written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
  • Sleeping Beauty: written by Ahri Rae Thomson, directed by Charlie Sommers

 

February 1st at Stage Left, Performance times TBD

  • The Official Prognosticator of the Forest: written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
  • TBD 

 

April and June 2025 Performances details TBD!

Join us for a live event or check out our selection of recorded performances any time on Youtube!

Past Performances: 

August 17th at Stage Left

  • Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: written by AA Milne, adapted by Elaine Cashmore, Directed by Roger Zawacki
  • Curlilocks and the Three _______!: written and directed by Elaine Cashmore

 

October 12th at the Mount Prospect Library

  • Little Red Riding Hood: written by Jeff Cook, directed by Shannon Lee Day
  • Curlilocks and the Three _____!: written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
Storybook Players

To support our efforts to create and share quality, educational, and special performances that are free and accessible for all families, please consider a one-time or on-going donation. 

Funds will be used to purchase the rights for the bespoke scripts, props, costumes, and venue rental.

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Join Us!

Interested in directing, producing, writing for or assisting with a Storybook Players production? Or if you are interested in auditioning to become a Storybook Players troupe member, watch our Facebook page for our annual audition announcement! 

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