2007-08 Season

Emerald City Theatre Company presents
James and the Giant Peach
The entire family will thrill to this adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale of childhood imagination and adventure. Follow James Henry Trotter, "the saddest and loneliest boy you could find," on a transoceanic journey that begins when he spills a bag of magic crystals on the ground beneath a barren peach tree owned by his two dreadful aunts. Recommended for students K - 6. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Saturday, September 15, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$7 general admission; $5 children under 12; $4 group rate
For information call 847-635-1900.

Chicago Writers Series
Kevin Coval
Author of Slingshots (a Hip-Hop Poetica), Kevin Coval is co-founder of The Chicago Teen Poetry Festival: Louder Than A Bomb, the world's largest youth poetry competition.
Thursday, September 20, 6 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For more information about the Chicago Writers Series, contact Lynn Woodbury at 847.635.1953.

The Lost Music of Victor Neustadtl
Hear the unique music of composer Victor Neustadtl in this premiere concert featuring soprano Amy Zumfelde. A contemporary of the renowned Gustav Mahler, Neustadtl composed an opera, Das Inner Licht, performed in Prague on December 16, 1930, under the legendary conductor Kurt Adler. Although Nazis destroyed the original composition, other works survived, recently discovered in an attic trunk. Thanks to the persistence of his granddaughters, Dodie Weinstein and Frances Gendlin, Neustadtl's compositions—once thought to be lost forever—will make their debut on Oakton's stage. Don't miss this legendary performance. Proceeds benefit the Student Scholarship Fund.
Sunday, October 7, 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$25
For information call 847.635.1893.

The Analyst
A Staged Reading
Written and directed by Kate Tillotson
While most people see the glass as half full or half empty, 17-year-old Katharine doesn't think the glass exists. Distraught by the irrationality of life, she turns to her only friends—a hopeless romantic and a ninja—for answers. When they cannot give her what she wants, she decides having a reason to die is better than having no reason to live. An exploration of love, loss and logic, The Analyst fuses hope and despair for glass-shattering results.
Saturday, October 13, 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 14, 2 p.m.
Studio One, Des Plaines campus
$8 (no discounts apply)
For information call 847-635-1900.

Chicago Writers Series
Lisa Buscani
Former National Poetry Slam champion Lisa Buscani is executive director of the Poetry Center of Chicago. Her poems have appeared in numerous anthologies, including American Poetry: The Next Generation and Spoken Word Revolution.
Thursday, October 18, 6 p.m.
Studio One, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For more information about the Chicago Writers Series, contact Lynn Woodbury at 847.635.1953.

Oakton Sounds
Anything Goes — Musical Brunch
Enjoy a delectable brunch buffet as vocalist Eileen Berman, accompanist John Cina, and special guests present memorable melodies from the American Songbook, Broadway, and favorite operas.
Sunday, October 21, 1 p.m.
TenHoeve Center, Des Plaines campus
Reservations required.
$25 (no discounts apply), includes brunch buffet.
For information call 847-635-1900.

The Adding Machine
By Elmer Rice
Directed by Mark Fleischer
When his loyal number-crunching skills are rendered redundant by a new device anyone can operate, Zero is callously cut loose from his corporate job of 25 years. Alienated and confused, he murders his boss and—after facing execution for the crime—discovers that nothing really changes in the afterlife. This cult drama candidly presages the dehumanizing effects of a greedy techno-culture.
Thursday, October 25 ($5 preview at 8 p.m.)
Friday, October 26, 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 27, 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 28, 2 p.m.
Thursday, November 1, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 2, 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 3, 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 4, 2 p.m. (post-show discussion)
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$12 general admission; $10 students and seniors; $6 group rate
For information call 847-635-1900.

Child's Play Touring Theatre presents
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't
The magic of Christmas is manifest year after year. For those behind the holiday's special sparkle, however, the planning isn't always easy. This delightful presentation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the hustle and bustle of the season. Don't miss these Christmas catastrophes, written by children and brought to life by Child's Play Touring Theatre. Recommended for all ages. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Saturday, November 17, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$7 general admission; $5 children under 12; $4 group rate
For information call 847-635-1900.

The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow
By Rolin Jones
Directed by Margaret Knapp
While too afraid to leave her own bedroom, Jenny Marcus remains highly motivated to learn about the Chinese birth mother who gave her up for adoption more than 20 years earlier. Stealing spare parts from her job as a defense sub-contractor for the U.S. Army, Jenny builds a robot doppelganger that in some ways becomes more human than its creator.
Thursday, November 29, 8 p.m. ($5 preview)
Friday, November 30, 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 1 , 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 2 , 2 p.m.
Thursday, December 6, 8 p.m.
Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 9, 2 p.m. (post-show discussion)
Studio One, Des Plaines campus
$10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; $6 group rate
For information call 847-635-1900.

Choral Concert
Celebrate the approaching winter solstice with the Oakton Community College Choir, directed by Michael Adamczyk. The choir will perform a program of classical and contemporary works as well as original compositions.
Wednesday, December 5, 8 p.m.
Koehnline Museum of Art, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For information call 847-635-1900.

Jazz Invasion
Warm up to sizzlin' jazz standards with the award-winning Oakton Community College Jazz Band. The "art of cool" is further explored by student combos and special guests.
Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For information call 847-635-1900.

Clearly Classical
The Oakton Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Michael Adamczyk, presents an afternoon of classical, contemporary and original music. The program features student quartets, trios, duets, and soloists—plus some special guests.
Sunday, December 9, 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For information call 847-635-1900.

Wee Hairy Beatsties
A kids’ concert that even parents will love, featuring Jon Langford, Sally Timms, and Kelly Hogan. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Saturday, January 19, 12 and 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$7 general admission; $5 children under 12; $4 group rate
For information call 847-635-1900.

Jazzin’ Around
The Oakton Community College music faculty presents a playful evening of jazz.
Friday, February 8, 8 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$8 general admission
For information call 847-635-1900.

Chicago Writers Series
Idris Goodwin
Award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin performs songs from his eponymous CD and works from City on the Scrape, a collection of poems, and Buckwild, a “hip hop theater mash of the absurd.” Goodwin is a recent recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Ethnic Folk Arts Grant.
Wednesday, February 13, 6 p.m.
Studio One, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For more information about the Chicago Writers Series, contact Lynn Woodbury at 847.635.1953.

Drawing War
A Staged Reading
By Brett Neveu
Directed by Gabriel Wallace
Christmas was supposed to be a fun day for 13-year-old Chad Udelhoven. The mood changes, however, when the holiday marks the first anniversary of his best friend’s death. In this portrait of a fractured Midwestern family, Chad gets swept up in a road trip fueled by painful memories that lead to a single inevitable destination—the truth.
Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 24, 2 p.m.
Studio One, Des Plaines campus
$8 general admission (no discounts apply)
For information call 847-635-1900.

Macbeth
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Mary Ringstad
Witches, ghosts, and sinister hallucinations haunt this neo-gothic exposé on the covetous motives—and tragic consequences—of blind ambition. “Fair is foul and foul is fair” in a world where the path to power is paved by deception and cold-blooded murder.
Opening Night Benefit! Saturday, March 22, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $25 and proceeds support the Oakton Educational Foundation’s Performing Arts Scholarship Fund.
Thursday, March 20 ($5 preview), 8 p.m. and
Friday, March 21 ($5 preview), 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, at 8 p.m. (Opening Night Benefit)
Thursday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$12 general admission; $10 students and seniors; $8 group rate
For information call 847-635-1900.

Chicago Writers Series
Achy Obejas
Havana-born Achy Obejas is the author of Days of Awe, a critically-acclaimed novel about the tensions between public and private identities set against the backdrop of the Jewish community in Cuba. She recently published her first collection of poetry, This is What Happened in Our Other Life.
Wednesday, March 26, 12:30 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For more information about the Chicago Writers Series, contact Lynn Woodbury at 847.635.1953.

The Glass Menagerie
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Kimberly Senior
Drowning in dysfunction and failed expectations, the Wingfield family drifts through a reality as fragile as daughter Laura’s beloved animal collection. Seething with themes of ambition and escape, this claustrophobic narrative serves as a haunting eulogy for the American Dream.
Thursday, April 10 ($5 preview), 8 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 17, 8 p.m.
Friday, April 18, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 20, 2 p.m.
Studio One, Des Plaines campus
$10 general admission; $ 8 students and seniors; $ 6 group rate
For information call 847-635-1900.

Six Piano Ensemble
Conducted by Glenna Sprague, this unique group astounds with brilliance and precision. These performances feature the World Premiere of “Oakton Toccata,” an original work written for the ensemble by renowned composer Robert Vandall.
Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$17 general admission; $14 students and seniors; $12 groups
For information call 847-635-1900.

How I Became a Pirate
Little landlubbers will get a thrill out of joining Braid Beard’s pirate crew on a fantastic voyage to search for buried treasure. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Saturday, May 3, 12 and 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
$7 general admission; $5 children under 12; $4 group rate
For information call 847-635-1900.

Clearly Classical
The Oakton Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Michael Adamczyk, presents an afternoon of classical, contemporary, and original music. The program features student quartets, trios, duets, and soloists—plus surprise guests.
Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For information call 847-635-1900.

Spring Finale
Jazz takes flight in this musical celebration to welcome summer. Join Carey Polacek, director of the Oakton Jazz Band, and student performers for an evening of swinging standards.
Tuesday, May 6, 8 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For information call 847-635-1900.

Choral Concert
Celebrate spring’s song with classical, contemporary, and original compositions performed by the Oakton Community College Choir under the direction of Michael Adamczyk.
Wednesday, May 7, 8 p.m.
Koehnline Museum of Art, Des Plaines campus
Free admission
For information call 847-635-1900.

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