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2nd Act Players head for NYC, ahead of approaching major winter storm

The 2nd Act Players are on their way to New York City for their Jan. 25-26 production of The Institute a little earlier than planned because of a major snow storm rapidly approaching their home base in the Chicago area. "We're small which also makes us nimble. Our first rehearsal for our New York production … Continue reading 2nd Act Players head for NYC, ahead of approaching major winter storm

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Audiences loved ‘New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House’ 85% recommend it

New Year's Eve at Grandma's House garnered an 85% positive ranking from those who saw it during its three-week run this November, saying they would recommend it to a friend. Also, 96% said in audience feedback forms that they found the characters true-to-life and 99% said they found the story of an immigrant family struggling … Continue reading Audiences loved ‘New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House’ 85% recommend it

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Shop Amazon this holiday season, help the 2nd Act Players

Black Friday marks the start of the holiday shopping season. If you're planning to shop at Amazon, do it through this link to Amazon Smile where a percentage of every purchase will be donated to the 2nd Act Players! It's a simple and painless way to support local theater, really. Nothing could be simpler and … Continue reading Shop Amazon this holiday season, help the 2nd Act Players

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Audiences Rave about “New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House,” Come See Why

Audiences have been raving about the 2nd Act Players production of the all-new New Year's Eve at Grandma's House with 85% of those filling out audience satisfaction surveys during the first two weeks of performances saying they would recommend the show to a friend. Audience members also gave the play high marks for character and … Continue reading Audiences Rave about “New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House,” Come See Why

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The fashions of New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House — Act II

Act II of New Year's Eve at Grandma's House takes place at the end of 1961, a time when fashion was changing thanks to the style influences of then First Lady Jackie Kennedy. 2nd Act Cofounder and costume designer Carolyn Calzavara sought to reflect that in her choices for women's dresses in Act II. Hear … Continue reading The fashions of New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House — Act II

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The fashions of New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House — Act I

New Year's Eve at Grandma's House spans two fashion decades, the 1950s and the 1960s, each very different and distinct in the looks it became remembered for. 2nd Act Players' Cofounder Carolyn Calzavara took on the monumental task of creating outfits for the women in New Year's Eve that would represent each of these decades. … Continue reading The fashions of New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House — Act I

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Watch Liz Lauren talk about her character in New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House

Stella is an outsider to the clanish Smaldone family who you'll meet in New Year's Eve at Grandma's House.She's not Italian, as the family is, so she has to constantly fight to be taken seriously as the wife of the oldest son in the family, sonny. But she has plans to change her situation. Listen … Continue reading Watch Liz Lauren talk about her character in New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House

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Watch Melissa Reeves talk about her character in New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House

Del is the oldest sister in the Smaldone family, who you'll meet in the 2nd Act Players' production of New Year's Eve at Grandma's House. There's a lot of pressure on her to live up to her parents' expectations. Life has not worked out as she hoped. Hear Melissa Reeves talk about her character, Del: … Continue reading Watch Melissa Reeves talk about her character in New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House

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Watch Phil Troyk talk about his character in New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House

Phil Troyk plays Sonny in New Year's Eve at Grandma's House. Sonny is momma's oldest son, a big, blustery man who revels in telling of his glory days as an amateur boxer. Sonny wants to be accepted as American despite his Italian roots. But the price he will have to pay for that may be … Continue reading Watch Phil Troyk talk about his character in New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House

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Hear about the costumes for New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House

The costumes for the 2nd Act Players' fall premiere of New Year's Eve at Grandma's House are the most elaborate the theater has done in its five years in existence. 2nd Act Players' Cofounder Carolyn Calzavara has made dresses for all the women in the Smaldone family who you'll meet in our story. The time … Continue reading Hear about the costumes for New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House