Sullivan, IL - The third of nine Early Bird drawings for The Spotlight Raffle at The Little Theatre was held on April 2 after the opening performance of Willy Wonka Jr. by the students of the S.T.A.R. Dance and Drama program. The winners of the third $500.00 drawing are Mike and Ruth Keown from Sullivan, IL. Over 400 tickets of the 2,200 total have been sold so far.
The next drawing for $500.00 will take place on May 1 at the S.T.A.R. student dance recital. In order to be eligible for the drawing, you ticket must be turned in and paid for before the opening of the show.
You can purchase your $50.00 ticket (which is a tax-deductible donation to The Little Theatre) by calling the box office at 217-728-7375. Tickets can be paid for by cash, check or credit card.
Mike and Ruth Keown join our two previous winners from February 13 - Chris Finley & Daron Smith, St. Louis, MO and March 6 - Michael Brewer - Bethany, IL. Their names will go back into the drawing for each of the next six early bird drawings and for the final drawing on August 15 for $50,000.00.
In the event that the Spotlight 50/50 Raffle does not sell 2,200 tickets, The Little Theatre On The Square reserves the right to split the net proceeds with the grand prize winner. All Prizes must be claimed by September 15, 2009 or they will be forfeited.
Now taking new recruits for Broadway Boot Camp
For the first time, The Little Theatre's S.T.A.R. program will be holding a four week Summer Day camp to help build the skills of our future Broadway performers. Broadway Boot Camp is designed to give students extra training in Acting, Dancing, Singing and Performance that they can not achieve on their own. Students will work with professionals in the field of Musical Theatre to prepare themselves for future auditions and roles in shows.
Registration is now open to any student in Central Illinois in 1st through 12th grades. Two sessions will be offered daily for four weeks: from 9am until 12pm - 1st through 5th grade, and From 1pm until 4pm - 6th through 12th grade. Only 24 slots are open in each class. Each weekly session costs only $75.00 per student. You can sign up for one week or all four. Discounts apply to those who sign up for all four weeks.
Sign up today by calling Heather at 217-728-2065 or by E-mailing heather@thelittletheatre.org. For more information go to www.danceanddrama.org.
About The Little Theatre On The Square
The Little Theatre On The Square is an Illinois not for profit enterprise operated by The Little Theatre On The Square, Inc., a board comprised of central Illinois residents. The professional theatre program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. The Little Theatre On The Square is a member of the National Alliance For Musical Theatre, the Illinois Arts Alliance and the Illinois Theatre Association.
Local News
The Little Theatre on the Square Announces
- Local News
-
-
State Earthquake Drill Today
Illinois residents have a chance to practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On” as a part of the second annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut drill for earthquake preparedness.
-
Economic Development Council Holds Board Meeting
The Economic Development Council of Shelby County (EDCSC) had a board of directors meeting on Tuesday January 31. The meeting was held in the basement of Monical’s Pizza and David Young ran the meeting.
-
Former Strasburg Clerk Waives Preliminary Hearing
Former Strasburg and Dieterich Village Clerk PaulaRae Johnson, 57, of Tilden appeared before Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Koester on Monday, January 30, and waived her preliminary hearing.
-
Accident Sends One to Hospital
-
Representative Chapin Rose Honored by Agricultural Community
State Representative Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) stopped in Shelbyville to pick up an award. Rose was presented with the “Friends of Agriculture Award’ for his decade of service and commitment to the agricultural community in the General Assembly.
-
Shelbyville High School Selected for Operation Teen Safe Driving Program
The Allstate Auto Insurance Teen Drivers website has some shocking statistics regarding teen driving.
-
Former Strasburg Clerk Waives Preliminary Hearing
Former Strasburg and Dieterich Village Clerk PaulaRae Johnson, 57, of Tilden appeared before Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Koester on Monday, January 30, and waived her preliminary hearing.
-
Pease, Newlin Formally Charged in Shooting Death
Two men pled not guilty to three counts of First Degree Murder charged
against them in connection with the death of a Herrick man last month. -
Habitat for Humanity in Shelby County Plans Fifth Annual “Dollar Day”
Most folks would agree that in these troubling financial times a dollar doesn’t go too far. One dollar, or 100 pennies, just isn’t worth much in today’s economy.
Habitat for Humanity in Shelby County believes dollars can do a great deal. In fact, last years “Dollar Days” raised almost $5,579. -
Lone Female Occupant Air Lifted from Crash Scene
The Shelby County Sheriff’s office responded to a roll-over accident on Illinois Route 128 north, early Friday morning around 7:50 a.m.
- More Local News Headlines
-
State Earthquake Drill Today
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Raw Video: Giants Celebrate Another Super Bowl
Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire
Greek Leaders Seek Deal As Bankruptcy Looms
Bernanke: Recovery Depends on Consumer Spending
Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe
Eastwood in Super Bowl Ad 'Compassionate'
Stranded Fishermen Rescued From Bay of Green Bay
Analyst: Outside Troops Won't Intervene in Syria
Police: Father Planned Deadly Fire for Some Time
US, UK Pressure on Syria; More Homs Violence
Raw Video: Mass Killer Wants Medal, Freedom
Court Strips Contador of Tour De France Title
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
And the Winner for Best Super Bowl Ad Is...
Romney Latest Poll to Join Let-me-explain Club
