Cast announcements will be coming shortly for the 2nd Act Players’ upcoming production of Joe Simonelli’s Old Ringers, a humrous look at how four senior citizens find a unique way to earn some extra cash. “We’ve always looked for plays that deal wtih 2nd Acts in people’s lives. Old Ringers looks at a very funny […]
Read MoreThe 2nd Act Players has once again assembled dynamic casts for the two plays it will be staging as part of its first-ever One-Act Play Festival March 11-26.
Read More“We have never challenged a cast in a 2nd Act Players production to show their acting chops like we do with this script,” says 2nd Act Creative Director John N. Frank. He should know, he’s acting in this one himself!
Read MoreTickets for The Institute, which will be running weekends from Oct. 21 through Nov. 13 are available at Brownpapertickets.com
Read MoreThe 2nd Act Players is pleased to announce both a cast of highly talented Chicago theater veterans and a dynamic, new director for its fall production of the original two-act drama, The Institute, Coming of Age during the Vietnam War. “Each year since our beginning in 2013, we have sought to broaden our talent […]
Read MoreAuditions will be held for The Institute June 25 at the 2nd Act Players theater in Northminster Church, Evanston. We are seeking older actors, 50-68, male and female, to play men and their wives at a 45-year high school reunion. Each actor will play three roles in the play, which sees them flashing back to […]
Read MoreThe stage lights have come down on the limited engagement performances of ArLynn Leiber Presser’s Remembrance in Evanston, co-produced by the 2nd Act Players. Those of you who missed it missed some amazing theater. These pictures will give you just a small taste of the excitement.
Read MoreMark Newton will be taking on the role of General Seneca Paris today, Sunday, in the final performance of a limited run for ArLynn Leiber Presser’s Remembrance. The show will begin at 3:30 at the Noes Cultural Arts center, Evanston. Tickets are still available, simply click here to buy yours. Todd Parkhurst, who has starred […]
Read MoreArLynn Leiber Presser’s Remembrance opens for a limited three-show run in Evanston this Friday and there’s still time for you to get tickets for one of the shows. But act fast, the 70-seat theater at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center is sure to sell out quickly. Here are the Top 5 reasons to come see the show, […]
Read MoreCome see an amazing cast in three performances of ArLynn Leiber Presser’s Remembrance, co-produced by the 2nd Act Players, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston. Simply click here to buy your tickets today for Friday or Saturday shows at 7:30 or the Sunday matinee at 3:30. Few theaters […]
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