2nd Act Players Donates $950 to NAACP Legal Defense Fund
We wanted to do more than just issue another statement after the death of George Floyd and subsequent demonstrations across America, we wanted to do something tangible to help.
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2nd Act Players to stream socially relevant plays by Southside Chicago author
The 2nd Act Players will present its first online production the evenings of July 24th and 25th entitled More Rivers Will I to Cross — A look at twin pandemics – Racism & Covid-19. The streaming presentation will feature two short plays by Chicago playwright Andre Richardson Hogan II, Raisin Puffs and Line of Duties. […]
Read MoreMake a donation, get a 2nd Act Players’ shirt
We’ve told you how you could support Chicago actors by buying a T-shirt, now here’s a way to support the 2nd Act Players by buying a special limited-edition 2nd Act Players’ shirt for only $20! We get $10 for every shirt sold between now and June 15, so hurry, click here to order yours today. […]
Read MoreSee 2nd Act Players’ Ryan Hall act with Annie Potts, Amy Brenneman and many more stars, Sunday, May 24
See veteran 2nd Act Players’ alum Ryan Hall acting this Sunday in a nationally streamed production of the classic play Our Town with such Hollywood notables as Annie Potts (Ghostbusters), Amy Brenneman (NYPD Blue) and many more. Watchable on Youtube, the performance will benefit the Frostig Center in Pasadena, Calif., which works with disabled children. […]
Read MoreStill time to buy a shirt, help an actor, #CHICAGOACTSTOGETHER
We told you earlier this month about a great effort by 100 Chicago-area theaters to raise money for out-of-work actors and other theater professionals. The campaign, #CHICAGOACTSTOGETHER, was selling shirts with the names of all the supporting theaters, including the 2nd Act Players, on the back. If you bought a shirt, or two or three, […]
Read MoreFirst Northern Credit Union’s open during the pandemic
2nd Act Players’ 2019 sponsor First Northern Credit Union, which has an office in downtown Evanston, is open for business during these difficult times. ” Yes, we are open and continue to serve those members that need to visit us in the branch though we strongly encourage use of remote channels like online and mobile […]
Read MoreAndrew Erickson is open for business at Edward Jones
2nd Act Players’ sponsor Andrew Erickson, CRPC, is available for financial advice and planning at Edward Jones’ Winnetka office during this pandemic.
Read MoreDave’s New Kitchen is open for carryout & delivery
Dave’s New Kitchen is Evanston is open for pick-up seven days a week from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. during this crisis, serving classic Italian dishes and great thin-crust pizza, among its other offerings. It is offering delivery through Postmates. The best way to reach Dave’s and order is either through its site: https://www.davesnewkitchen.com/ or […]
Read MoreBuy a shirt, help an actor, #chicagoactstogether
Chicago-area theaters have been dark for weeks now and when they will reopen is anyone’s guess. When audiences will feel comfortable coming to see theater again is another open question. All that uncertainty has meant no work, and no income, for Chicago actors, directors, crews and other theater professionals. To help our dear theater friends, […]
Read MoreWatch 2nd Act Players’ scenes from “Old Ringers”
Scenes from the 2nd Act Players’ 2019 production of Joe Simonelli’s Old Ringers are now available for watching on the 2nd Act Players website as well as on Facebook and YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU9QYJ0HRT0lklhCwUdlizg/videos The show played to sold-out houses last year. “Old Ringers was the first comedy we did. we decided to stop asking people to think […]
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