College of Lake County Theatre Department

College of Lake County Theatre Department

We perform five high-quality productions per year and offer an Associate in Arts degree in theatre.

We present five fully mounted productions each year, including a children’s production in the fall and a musical in the summer. Each season is carefully chosen to showcase the best classical and contemporary plays as well as present a variety of theatrical genres and styles. Theatre courses are approved for a seamless transfer to Illinois colleges and universities under the Illinois Articulation I

Photos from James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County's post 07/10/2024
07/10/2024

Mix hair raising horror with crazy comedy and you get EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL!

You’ll be on the edge of our seat with this perfect blend of scares, laughs and wickedly fun songs.

Tickets on sale now!

jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
(847) 543-2300

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07/10/2024

Don't be scared ... It's just a show!

TICKETS
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(847) 543-2300

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07/10/2024

Meet the cast of CLC Theatre’s EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL!

Christian Luvianos plays Scott, Ash's cocky — but not necessarily the bravest — best friend. He attempts to help his friend in the direst of circumstances..

Opens Friday, July 12!

James Lumber Center
Studio Theatre

TICKETS
Jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
(847) 543-2300

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07/10/2024

Meet the cast of CLC Theatre’s EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL!

Ashley Cox plays Shelly, Scott’s latest fling, looking to party. Just because she becomes an evil demon doesn’t mean she can’t look good doing it!

Opens Friday, July 12!

James Lumber Center
Studio Theatre

TICKETS
jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
(847) 543-2300

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07/10/2024

Meet the cast of CLC Theatre’s EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL!

Mark Warden plays Ash, a devoted S-Mart housewares employee who becomes the hero of the story, courtesy of his detachable hand chainsaw.

Opens Friday, July 12!

James Lumber Center
Studio Theatre
TICKETS
jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
(847) 543-2300

College of Lake County Theatre Department
College of Lake County Music Department
College of Lake County Dance Department
College of Lake County
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07/10/2024

Meet the cast of CLC Theatre’s EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL!

Delaney Katz plays Linda, the sweet, thoughtful and devoted girlfriend to Ash ... until. She laughs an annoyingly inordinate amount of time.

Opens Friday, July 12!

James Lumber Center
Studio Theatre

TICKETS
jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
(847) 543-2300

College of Lake County Theatre Department
College of Lake County Music Department
College of Lake County Dance Department
College of Lake County
Visit Lake County, Illinois

07/10/2024

Meet the cast of CLC Theatre’s EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL!

Riley Beckett plays Ed, a fellow co-worker, boyfriend, and doormat. What he lacks in confidence, he makes up for in singing!

Opens Friday, July 12!

James Lumber Center
Studio Theatre

TICKETS
jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
(847) 543-2300

College of Lake County Theatre Department
College of Lake County Dance Department
College of Lake County Music Department
College of Lake County
Visit Lake County, Illinois

07/10/2024

Meet the cast of CLC Theatre's EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL!

Corey James plays Moose and House Spirits. What’s not to like about a possessed, singing, Candarian Demon moose head? And once Moose and the spirits get going, they never stop!

Opens Friday, July 12!

James Lumber Center
Studio Theatre

TICKETS
jlcenter.clcillinois.edu
(847) 543-2300

College of Lake County Theatre Department
College of Lake County Music Department
College of Lake County Dance Department
College of Lake County
Visit Lake County, Illinois

05/09/2024

Thank you for supporting CLC Theatre! We can't wait to have you back for future productions!

Photos from College of Lake County Theatre Department's post 05/09/2024

DON'T MISS THIS! Auditions for CLC Theatre's production of "Evil Dead The Musical" are NEXT WEEK!

Audition Dates: Monday, May 13 & Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30pm at the James Lumber Center Studio Theatre.

Callbacks are Thursday, May 16 at 6:30-10:00pm

For more information, please contact Brian Gill at [email protected] or Craig Rich at [email protected]

Warning: While extremely hilarious, this show contains adult language, sexual language, and adult themes. It’s rated “R” and may not be appropriate for children.

04/16/2024

CLC PACE is hosting a musical theater workshop on Thursday April 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts in Waukegan!

This free, all ages Workshop series will consist of three sessions in singing, acting and dance. Join us to experience the power of PACE!

Registration Link: https://clc-pace-musical-theater.eventbrite.com

04/16/2024

Grab your chainsaw! Auditions for CLC Theatre's production of "Evil Dead The Musical" are coming up!

Audition Dates: Monday, May 13 & Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30pm at the James Lumber Center Studio Theatre.

Callbacks are Thursday, May 16 at 6:30-10:00pm

For more information, please contact Brian Gill at [email protected] or Craig Rich at [email protected]

Warning: While extremely hilarious, this show contains adult language, sexual language, and adult themes. It’s rated “R” and may not be appropriate for children.

04/16/2024

This week at College of Lake County....

On April 18th @ 7:00pm-8:30pm in room A013 on the Grayslake Campus, contributors to CLC's award-winning literary magazine, "Willow Review," will read from their original poetry and prose. You can even pick up a copy on the 51st issue! Even better, this event is FREE!!

The 2024 Featured Illinois Author is Michael (M. C.) Rydel, who has published poems in a variety of journals and magazines, including "Balcony Magazine," "Batayan," "Caravel," "CC & D," "Chanterelle's Notebook," "Down in the Dirt," Lucky Star," Shadowboxing," Twisted Vine," and the "Oyez Review." Rydel also adopted the stage name of M. C. Rydel to perform spoken word poetry in many venues in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Flagstaff, Sedona, New York City, and Paris, France. In 2022, Atmosphere Press published Rydel's first collection of poetry title "Almost a Memoir." He is currently working on a poetry chapbook and a novella.

Hope to see you there!

Photos from College of Lake County Theatre Department's post 04/11/2024

Did you see CLC Theatre's production of "The Chairs" last weekend? If you missed it, don't worry. You can still get tickets for this weekend! 🪑

Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13 at 7:30pm

Tickets for & April 12 are Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

Play On! is an annual celebration of student creativity, talent and achievement. This year, CLC Theatre students have chosen to produce The Chairs. In this absurdist farce, a couple spend their time collecting and inventorying chairs only to be overcome by the very objects that give their lives meaning.

Join our students as they showcase their abilities as actors, directors, stage managers, designers and technicians!

Tickets are available for purchase online at jlcenter.clcillinois.edu, by phone at (847) 543- 2300, and in person at the James Lumber Center Box Office.

Photos from College of Lake County Theatre Department's post 04/02/2024

Don't forget... CLC Theatre's production of "The Chairs" opens this weekend! 🪑

Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 7 at 2:00pm
Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13 at 7:30pm

Tickets for April 5 & April 12 are Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

Play On! is an annual celebration of student creativity, talent and achievement. This year, CLC Theatre students have chosen to produce The Chairs. In this absurdist farce, a couple spend their time collecting and inventorying chairs only to be overcome by the very objects that give their lives meaning.

Join our students as they showcase their abilities as actors, directors, stage managers, designers and technicians!

Tickets are available for purchase online at jlcenter.clcillinois.edu, by phone at (847) 543- 2300, and in person at the James Lumber Center Box Office.

04/01/2024

Don't miss this! Tickets to see "The Chairs" on April 5th and 12th are Buy 1 Get 1 Free!!

Show Dates:
Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 7 at 2:00pm
Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13 at 7:30pm

Play On! is an annual celebration of student creativity, talent and achievement. This year, CLC Theatre students have chosen to produce The Chairs. In this absurdist farce, a couple spend their time collecting and inventorying chairs only to be overcome by the very objects that give their lives meaning.

Join our students as they showcase their abilities as actors, directors, stage managers, designers and technicians!

Tickets are available for purchase online at jlcenter.clcillinois.edu, by phone at (847) 543- 2300, and in person at the James Lumber Center Box Office.

03/19/2024

Coming up at CLC: Sustainability Rapper, AY Young's Battery Tour!

Thursday, April 4 at 7:00pm
James Lumber Center

AY's Battery Tour, with over 900 performances worldwide, redefines live music by exclusively using renewable energy. It goes beyond entertainment, integrating music with education, community upliftment, and humanitarian efforts. As a UN Youth leader for SDGs, AY is currently spearheading "Project 17," a Global Goals album, collaborating with leading artists produce a song for each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Tickets are available here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/67793245/ay-presents-battery-tour-grayslake-mainstage-theatre

03/14/2024

Play On! CLC Theatre Student Showcase Presents: "The Chairs" by Eugène Ionesco

Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 7 at 2:00pm
Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13 at 7:30pm

Tickets for April 5 & April 12 are Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

Play On! is an annual celebration of student creativity, talent and achievement. This year, CLC Theatre students have chosen to produce The Chairs. In this absurdist farce, a couple spend their time collecting and inventorying chairs only to be overcome by the very objects that give their lives meaning.

Join our students as they showcase their abilities as actors, directors, stage managers, designers and technicians!

Tickets are available for purchase online at jlcenter.clcillinois.edu, by phone at (847) 543- 2300, and in person at the James Lumber Center Box Office.

02/27/2024

Come Celebrate Black History Month with CLC's PACE program! See a presentation and talk-back session with the cast and co-directors of CLC Theatre's production of Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop" and learn how to create traditional soul food with a twist with Executive Director of the African American Museum at the England Manor and founder, Sylvia England.

Sunday, March 3rd at 3pm to 5pm
Jack Benny Center of the Arts
39 Jack Benny Dr, Waukegan, IL 60087

Register for FREE at clcpacetheatre.eventbrite.com

For more information, please contact PACE Program Coordinator, Lamaiya Lancaster at [email protected] or call (847) 543-2628.

02/26/2024

What?? You still haven't seen CLC Theatre's production of "The Mountaintop??" Now's the time!

Tickets for 2/29 are Buy 1 Get 1 FREE! Join us after the show for a free reception and refreshments.

You can purchase your tickets online at jlcenter.clcillinois.edu, by phone at (847) 543-2300, and in person at the James Lumber Center Box Office.

Note: This production contains adult language and may not be suitable for children.

02/20/2024

Mark your calendars for this upcoming College of Lake County event!

On April 18th @ 7:00pm-8:30pm in room A013 on the Grayslake Campus, contributors to CLC's award-winning literary magazine, "Willow Review," will read from their original poetry and prose. You can even pick up a copy on the 51st issue! Even better, this event is FREE!!

The 2024 Featured Illinois Author is Michael (M. C.) Rydel, who has published poems in a variety of journals and magazines, including "Balcony Magazine," "Batayan," "Caravel," "CC & D," "Chanterelle's Notebook," "Down in the Dirt," Lucky Star," Shadowboxing," Twisted Vine," and the "Oyez Review." Rydel also adopted the stage name of M. C. Rydel to perform spoken word poetry in many venues in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Flagstaff, Sedona, New York City, and Paris, France. In 2022, Atmosphere Press published Rydel's first collection of poetry title "Almost a Memoir." He is currently working on a poetry chapbook and a novella.

Hope to see you there!

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