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Playhouse 38 Theatre

The Geneva Park District’s Playhouse 38 is the ultimate community theatre experience in downtown Geneva!  It is host to theatre productions and classes and provides children, teens, and adults an outlet to be creative, expressive, and have fun.  Participants of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome.  We also encourage audiences of all ages to purchase tickets below and join us for our next performance! Playhouse 38 is located at 321 Stevens Street, Suite P. Once in the parking lot, access the entrance in the back of the building.

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Willy Wonka Jr. logo

Congratulations to both casts of Willy Wonka Jr.!

GOBSTOPPER CAST
Performances: 1/17 @ 7pm, 1/18 @ 7pm, 1/25 @ 3pm, 1/26 @ 3pm
Actor Character
Adyn Colon Willy Wonka
Marianne Schrader Candy Man
Theory Green Charlie Bucket
Virginia Nickel Grandpa Joe
Colette Olson Mr. Bucket
Charlotte Holland Mrs. Bucket
Elliott Anderson, Olive Foertsch,
Zoe Foertsch, Finn Donahue,
Ella Hamilton
Oompa Loompas
Silas Colon, Layla Ellis, Nicholas Foerschler, Lawrence Gyarmaty, Audrey Schroeder Ensemble Cast
Allison Green Grandpa George
Ellie Mercado Grandma Georgina
Eleanor Downing Grandma Josephina
Lainey Witt Phineous Trout
Francesca Bonifas Mrs. Gloop
Sabrina Vivas Mrs. Beauregarde
Lilian Hubbard Mr. Salt
Emmerson York Violet Beauregarde
Asher Mursau Mike Teavee
Jonah York James
Ainsley Dugas Augustus Gloop
Makayla Aparicio Ms. Teavee
Kaylee Brennan Veruca Salt
Chloe Corbin Matilda
WONKA BAR CAST
Performances: 1/18 @ 3pm, 1/19 @ 3pm, 1/24 @ 7pm, 1/25 @ 7pm
Actor Character
Evelyn Gustafson Willy Wonka
Madeleine Levin Candy Man
Lane Westerhaus Charlie Bucket
Joseph Servick Grandpa Joe
Hayden Weiss Mr. Bucket
Penelope Ingevaldson Mrs. Bucket
Avery Garcia, Tobias Kiger, August Meyers, Monica Stetson Oompa Loompas
Arianna Austin, Ava Landreville, Alexandria Schroeder Ensemble Cast
Harper Spelich Grandpa George
Amelia Croson Grandma Georgina
Brooklyn Mansfield Grandma Josephina
Nejra Pudilovic Phineous Trout
Cecily Gustafson Mrs. Gloop
Evy Canta Mrs. Beauregarde
Lejla Pudilovic Mr. Salt
Emilea Bauer Violet Beauregarde
Keegan Martin Mike Teavee
Axel Austin James
Eden Bernard Augustus Gloop
Maggie Biesk Ms. Teavee
Lily Forst Veruca Salt
Reese Toering Matilda

A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play

Congratulations to the cast of A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play!

ACTOR CASTING
Alexander Wisniewski GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST, Men’s Chorus
Antoine Carpentier BELLE’s HUSBAND, FIRST MAN
Antonio Contreras FEZZIWEG, TOPPER
Beth Hedger MRS. FEZZIWIG, Women’s chorus
Blake Malley JAKE LAURENTS, Men’s Chorus
Blake Piwowar FRED, YOUNG SCROOGE
Christopher Yee FREDDIE FILMORE, LITTLE BOY, Men’s Chorus
Jacqueline Schiro SALLY APPLEWHITE, BELLE, NAUGHTY LITTLE GIRL, Women’s chorus
Jimmy Knapp STAGE MANAGER/FOLEY ARTIST, PETER, Men’s Chorus
John Button MARLEY, UNDERTAKER’S MAN
John Frankenthal HARRY “JAZZBO” HEYWOOD, SANTA CLAUS, Men’s Chorus
Lilly Zuniga GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT, Women’s chorus
Lucy Smith LANA SHERWOOD, Piano accompaniment, Women’s chorus
Mary Pastorello GENTLEWOMAN, FRED’S WIFE
Mary Tracy PLUMP SISTER, LAUNDRESS
Natalie Anderson MARTHA, GOOD LITTLE GIRL, Women’s chorus
Paula Wisniewski MRS. CRATCHIT, FRED’S HOUSEKEEPER, Women’s chorus
Remya Kightlinger FAN, CHARWOMAN, TINY TIM
Rob Valdez BOB CRATCHIT, SECOND MAN
Tom Ulbrich EBENEEZER SCROOGE, Men’s Chorus
William Hilligoss BOY, OLD JOE, Men’s Chorus

Performances: Fri. 12/6 @ 7pm, Sat. 12/7 @ 3pm and 7pm, Sun. 12/8 at 3pm

Carolyn Goldsmith - directorMeet the director

Carolyn Goldsmith is a playwright, director, and actress. She is excited to be making her return to the Playhouse 38 team, where she previously assistant directed the youth theatre production of Attack of the Zombies! In addition, Carolyn has worked with the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble as an assistant stage manager, and for the McAninch Arts Centre as the primary stage manager, for which she earned the John Belushi stage management scholarship. Her favorite acting, directing, and stage managing credits include Lessons from Marconi, Twelfth Night, and Arsenic and Old Lace all performed at the College of Dupage.

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Teen Trivia Night – CANCELED

This event has been canceled due to low enrollment. Theme: Pop Music! Location: Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St., Suite P in Geneva Calling all Swifties! Have you got the GUTS […]

A Christmas Carol Adult Performance

Playhouse 38 Theatre 321 Stevens St, Suite P, Geneva, IL, United States

The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live radio broadcast. Actors bring dozens of characters to the stage, as the familiar story unfolds: Three ghosts take Ebenezer […]

Holiday Movie Night: The Polar Express

Playhouse 38 Theatre 321 Stevens St, Suite P, Geneva, IL, United States

Friday, Dec. 20 6:30pm at Playhouse 38 $15 per person Join us for a special night of holiday magic as we watch The Polar Express on the big screen! Each […]