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 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 MoreWe 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 More2nd 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 More2nd 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 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 MoreChicago-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 MorePundits are speculating how people will behave once the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic has past and we can leave our homes again. Will people be hungry for public entertainment events such as live theater, movies, concerts and sporting events? Or will they be reluctant to gather in large groups for weeks, months or even […]
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Scenes from the 2nd Act Players’ 2019 production of noted playwright Joe Simonelli’s Old Ringers will soon be added to the 2nd Act Players Video Vault and start appearing on its Facebook page and YouTube channel. Old Ringers has been our most successful play in the seven years we’ve been in existence so we know […]
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Entertainment-starved Americans are flocking to the 2nd Act Players’ Video Vault where they can watch clips from past 2nd Act Players productions. Clips in the vault, which also are available on the 2nd Act Players’ Facebook page and YouTube channel, have been viewed by more than 1,000 since the first one was posted on Facebook […]
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