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TWIS T E R O R TORTURE? Cast members of Don’t Mention My Name in a rousing game of Twister? Or is director Pat Nevins torturing them for not having September 2011 - Page 1 September 2011 their lines memorized? Upcoming shows at neighbouring theatres Hammond Community Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the bed and breakfast, not knowing who he is, Theatre presents door. For more info, call 708-439-6856, visit or why he is there. All the other inhabitants BELL, BOOK AND www.simplylivin.biz where you can buy of the establishment have different names CANDLE, by John tickets via paypal or email and identities for him, and the plot leads Van Druten directed [email protected]. Performances everyone on a merry round of confusion. by Andrea Creasbaum. Performances are will be held at Prairie State College, 202 S. September 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8pm and Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, September 18 at 2 pm. students. SSC Staff and students buy one The Stage Theatre presents get one free. Cash or check only. No credit Gillian Holroyd is just your average, BUGSY MALONE: THE or debit cards. Call 708-210-5741 or email modern-day witch. She casts a spell MUSICAL, directed by [email protected]. Performances will be over an unattached publisher, Shepherd Dawn Leader-Peloso: held at the Kindig Performing Arts Center, Henderson, partly to keep him away from a September 16 and 17 at South Suburban College, 15800 State St., rival and partly because she is attracted to 7pm, September 18 South Holland, IL. him. He falls head over heels in love with at 2pm. her and wants to marry her. Witches, un- Orland Park Theatre Troupe pres- fortunately, cannot fall in love. Ultimately, A cast of youngsters ents MOON OVER BUFFALO by Ken the lady breaks off with her companions in plays Prohibition era mobsters in this tongue- Ludwig: September 23 and 24 at witchery, preferring the normal and human in-cheek tribute to the 1920s gangster flick. 7:30pm and September 25 love offered her by the handsome publish- It seems Fat Sam, who runs on of the most at 2pm. er. But Gillian comes very near to losing popular speakeasies in town, is in danger It’s 1953 and acting couple Charlotte and him when he discovers the truth. of being closed down by his “business rival” George Hay are on tour in Buffalo with a Dandy Dan. Enter baby-faced Bugsy Malone, repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac Tickets are $12. Reservations are strongly a killer with the ladies and a definite asset recommended. Call 888-928-6648. Cash and Noel Coward’s Private Lives. Fate has to Fat Sam. Unfortunately, Bugsy has also given these thespians one more shot at only at the door. Doors open 30 minutes caught the eye of Sam’s girlfriend Tallulah – prior to showtime. Coffee and snacks are starring roles in The Scarlet Pimpernel epic though he’s set his designs on the showgirl and director Frank Capra himself is en route provided. No children under age 7 are Blousey Brown. permitted. Performances will be held at to catch their matinee performance. Will Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey Street, Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for youths and Charlotte appear or run off with their agent? Hammond, IN. seniors. Performances will be held at the Will George be sober enough to emote? Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Audito- Will Capra see Cyrano, Private Lives or Simply Livin’ Productions rium, 2010 Chestnut Rd, Homewood, IL a disturbing mixture of the two? Hilarious presents an encore misunderstandings pile on madcap misad- performance of the original The PAC Rats Theatre ventures, in this valentine to theatre hams play WHEN IT RAINS, Company of South Sub- everywhere. written and directed by urban College presents Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for seniors Sonja Lee. Saturday, Don’T MENTION MY and students and $9 for children. Reserved September 10 at 7:00pm. NAME, by Fred Carmi- seating may be purchased at the Recreation chael, directed by Pat Administrative Office, 14600 S. Ravinia Deceit, strength, pain, betrayal, family, Nevins. Performances power, anguish, change, hurt and forgive- Ave. For additional info, call: 708-403-7275. are September 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8pm and Performances will be held at the Orland ness. These are the themes present in September 25 at 2pm. When It Rains, which features our own Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave., Debbie Burt-Frazier. A fellow shows up at a hideously furnished Orland Park, IL. • In Connecticut, it is illegal to dispose Use Cool Whip to eliminate the frozen of used razor blades. taste from fish. Place the frozen fish in Ponderisms • In Hartford, CT, it is illegal to educate a a pan and cover with Cool Whip. It will If people evolved from apes, dog. return the fresh-caught flavor. why are there still apes? GOT GEEK is ALL Look Who’s On CURTAIN’S UP! GOT GEEK? Scott Begin’s fault Upcoming shows at Toys from www.thinkgeek.com the SSC Home Page neighbouring theatres MuG Boss: A totally cool item owned by Ellie, The South Suburban College web master Andy Huntington and scott Begin has thoughtfully featured many friends of Bishop Noll High School Mugs are essential office the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the presents SAINTS & gear. They accumulate SSC home page, http://www.ssc.edu. SINNERS by Vicki from every direction. You Take a peek at the latest batch. Quade. One show only get them from co-workers, on Saturday, October - Page 2 September 2011 spouses, children, parents, 1. A dessert coffee bar reception begins at friends, people who want 7pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. to sell you toner… you get There’s a new nun in town and Vicki the idea. But you don’t really enjoy those Quade, creator of the hit show Late Nite mugs, do you? You bought your own mug, Catechism, introduces us to Mother Su- which is your pride and joy. What to do perior in her new show, Saints & Sinners. with those other mugs then? Do the same Mother Superior’s ruler is quick, her aim is thing Men In Black do with alien remnants spot-on. She is called by the archdiocese – cover ‘em up with Mug Boss! Albert Clark: Last seen in Pinocchio and to St. Bruno’s to help in their fundraising. Picasso at the Lapin Agile The economy is tough, donations are Slap a Mug Boss around your least down, and someone has to save the par- favorite mug and it’s now a mega-strong ish! Her clever idea: a calendar of famous receptacle for all your desk gear. Made saints and famous sinners. with the same tough construction and Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the materials as its larger cousin the Bucket door. For more info contact: Cathy Pizana Boss, the brawny Mug Boss has twelve at 708-243-0398 or email durable pockets which can hold almost [email protected] or Kathy Wade anything (pens, screwdrivers, paper clips, at 708-833-1299 or email ad infinitum). Larger items can go directly [email protected]. Performanc- into the mug itself. Buy it, use it, love it – Betty Neil: Last seen in Sleeping Beauty es will be held at the Bishop Noll Institute just please don’t call it an “office tool.” School Auditorium, 1519 Hoffman Street, and Random Acts. Hammond, IN. COMMON ERRORS IN The Chicago Heights ENGLISH USAGE Drama Group presents SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE: ON TOMORROW: You can meet on The Songs of Leiber & Monday or on the 21st of March, but it’s an Stoller. Performances are error to say “on tomorrow,” “on yesterday” October 14, 16, 20 and 21 or “on today”. Just leave “on” out (except, at 7:30pm, October 15 and 22 at 2pm and 7:30pm and October 22 at 2pm. of course, in phrases like “let’s meet later on today” using the phrase “later on”). Cathy Hundt: Last seen in Picasso at the You may think you don’t know the songs of Lapin Agile, Cinderella and Don’t Mention Leiber & Stoller, but you KNOW the songs SEEN / SAW: In standard English, My Name. of Leiber & Stoller for their songs defined it’s “I’ve seen” not “I’ve saw.” The helping a generation! Smokey Joe’s Cafe is a verb “have” (abbreviated here to “’ve”) celebration of that music and became the requires “seen.” In the simple past (no longest running Musical Review in Broad- helping verb), the expression is “I saw,” way history. not “I seen.” “I’ve seen a lot of ugly cars, 40 familiar songs that you know (and love) but when I saw that old beat-up Rambler I from the 1950s to the 1970s. Who doesn’t couldn’t believe my eyes.” remember Hound Dog, Don’t Be Cruel, source: Common Errors in English Stand By Me, Poison Ivy, Love Potion Number 9, Charlie Brown, Spanish Har- Usage, by Paul Brians, Emeritus Professor John Geraci (left): Last seen lurking in El- lem, On Broadway and MANY more! of English, Washington State University. lie’s office. Leffié Martin, Jr. (center): Last Whether you’re 8 to 80 - you’re gonna seen in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Raisin LOVE this show! in the Sun and Don’t Mention My Name. Tickets are $20 for adults, $19 for seniors (65+), $15 for Students (with ID). Group Don’t forget: If you’re reading the Rat Rag online as a PDF, all websites and rates are available.