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.
Who: Performers of all talents ages 6-18yrs!
When: Tuesday, April 1 @ 7pm
Where: Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St, Unit P, Geneva, IL
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 and the adult production of A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play! 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.
Over a few rehearsals, learn the basics of improv acting or brush off your old improv skills. All skill levels are welcome!
Don’t miss our monthly meetups on the 1st Sunday
of each month from 1-3pm at Playhouse 38!
Congratulations to the cast of LAUGH!
Engineer, Reporter, Worm, Mr. Thalburg
Alex Simko
Roscoe
Alex Wisniewski
Aunt, Crip, Alphonse
Amy Bruderle
Conductor, Von George, Father
Antoine Carpentier
Piano Player, Dumb John, Mother
Beth Hedger
Dolly/Polly/Solly, Powder, Mitch, Zozel, Mrs. Von George
Jackie Schiro
Uncle, Cobb, Curly P. Curtis
John Button
Mabel
Lilly Zuñiga
Written by Beth Henley, Directed by Carolyn Goldsmith
THE STORY: The West. The 1920s. Mabel’s had a hard few weeks. A dynamite accident at a gold mine has left her wealthy but orphaned; she’s shipped off to a calculating aunt, whose nephew is charged with seducing her to control Mabel’s fortune. This hapless courtship reveals a shared love of silent movies and a plan for greater things. A story of mishaps and moxie, the romance of Hollywood and ultimately a Hollywood-caliber romance.
Playwrights, actors and creatives can join this workshop to
create a short 10-15 minute piece of theatre. Come with an
existing piece, idea or workshop a concept in this workshop.
Writers will have an opportunity to set their piece on actors
and take part in a final performance
FREE Registration here
or email tosika@genevaparks.com Rehearsals: 4/7 – 3/19 Performance: May 23 at 7pm Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 day-of
This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original are captured in this adaptation by Joseph Robinette, who also dramatized the highly acclaimed stage version of Charlotte’s Web. The many adventures—both big and small—of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story theatre presentation. The acting ensemble plays many human and animal roles in a series of delightful scenes that make up the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in a “real people’s world.”
Registration: $220 (NR $250) Register here
Auditions: April 9 beginning at 5:30pm. Please register no later than April 7 to receive your audition call time. Rehearsals: April 15-May 29, Tu & Th 6-8pm
In the case of large registration, two casts may be created and a Wednesday rehearsal time will be added. Performance: 5/30 @ 7pm, 5/31 @ 3pm and 7pm and 6/1at 3pm Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 day-of
Meet the Directing Team:
Alex Simko
Director
Alex Simko is thrilled to be a part of the Playhouse 38 directing team! Alex has directed numerous plays and musicals at Geneva Middle School North where she works as the FACS teacher. Outside of GMSN, Alex has taught after school enrichment programs centered around drama and theatre, and has attended hundreds of shows in her lifetime! Recent credits include Beauty and the Beast Jr., Rumpelstiltskin Private Eye, Music Man Jr., The Snow White Variety Show, Annie Jr., and Twinderella. At Playhouse 38, Alex directed the 2024 spring musical The Stinky Cheese Man as well as Willy Wonka Jr. Stone Soup and more!
Alexander Wisniewski
Assistant Director
Alex Wisniewski is currently pursuing a degree at College of DuPage with a degree in arts and a specialization in theatre. He has a love of theatre, dance, and singing and has performed a number of roles, including a leading role in The Spongebob Musical, as well as roles in High School Musical, Guys and Dolls, Singin’ in the Rain and more. Alex recently performed on the Playhouse 38 stage for the Summer Adult Cabaret and the adult production of Murder’s in the Heir. He has been a huge part of the Playhouse 38 directing team this year with his work on Attack of the Zombies, Willy Wonka Jr, and Stone Soup. He is thrilled to share his love of theatre and performing arts with the Playhouse 38 community!
