APRIL 2021

Important Update Regarding
Our 2021 Summer Season

In the spring of 2020, Corn Stock Theatre announced that we would postpone the summer season (including A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Annie, The Philadelphia Story, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Disney’s Mary Poppins) to Summer 2021. With the health and safety of our patrons, volunteers, performers, and stakeholders remaining our top priority, following the current Phase 4 guidelines established by the state of Illinois limiting outdoor seating capacity for performing arts venues to 20% of overall space capacity (this restricts our maximum audience capacity down to only 98 patrons per performance), and the limitations presented by the structural design of the tent space, we now know that transferring the original season in its entirety to this summer is not possible. As such, we will postpone this stellar line up of shows until we are able to present these titles without restrictions.

Our Re-Opening and Summer Season Committees, in conjunction with our Board of Directors and Theatre Staff, are working diligently to be able to bring back entertainment under the tent this summer with a specialty, one of a kind Summer Showcase that will align more favorably with the current mitigations established by the state of Illinois. We hope to announce this unique line up of shows very soon, so stay tuned for more information!

For this unique Summer Showcase, we will not be utilizing season passes, but rather, individual tickets for every patron. Our Theatre Staff will be in touch with each of our Season Pass holders, both Permanent and Flex, very soon with your available options.

Until then, we want to say thank you, to everyone who has remained committed to seeing Corn Stock Theatre sustain through these unprecedented times. We are humbled by your continued support and are excited to safely welcome you back to the Tent this summer!

To learn more about how this may affect you as a Season Pass patron, please visit our FAQ page by clicking here: 2021 Summer Season Update & FAQ's.

Friends, we can’t thank you enough for sticking by us during such challenging times for live theatre and we can’t wait to see you again very soon under the tent!

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
Streaming ON DEMAND
April 7-11, 2021!

Corn Stock can't wait to finally present the Corn Stock for Kids spring production, Anne of Green Gables, directed by Anna Oxborrow! Yes, it's true - with the help of technology, we'll finally be transporting our audiences to Avonlea!

Anne of Green Gables will stream ON DEMAND for your convenience April 7-11, 2021 on OnTheStage.com! Tickets are available NOW at www.cornstocktickets.com! Individual tickets are $12 and family tickets are $17! Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a viewing link and a unique activation code in your confirmation email. You'll use this link to access the secure viewing site. Once activated, your viewing link will allow viewing of the show 24 hours from the time of activation. To watch the show, just click the "Start Stream" button at any time during the viewing window (From 6:00 PM CST on Wednesday, April 7th through 11:00 PM CST on Sunday, April 11th)!

We are thrilled that 24 of the original 26 cast members are returning to their roles after the pandemic forced us to cancel the production a mere few days away from opening night back in March 2020.

Please click the image below to watch a trailer for Anne of Green Gables on YouTube.

TALK RADIO Casting Announcement

Director Chris Peterlin is excited to announce the cast for TALK RADIO as part of Corn Stock's Digital Play Series.

Chris says "Theatre is like a game of chess. To win you have to make decisions you like and some that are hard. Knowing which decisions to make comes with insight and knowledge, and by learning the lessons that are offered every day in community theatre... and we are all pawns in the game.

"I would like to first say that I am humbled by not only the amount of interest that was shown in this show but also by the phenomenal level of talent from the community who auditioned. It was hard making some of the decisions I had to make. I would encourage everyone to continue to audition. You are all very talented! This is a great show and a story that needs to be retold, especially in today's world."

Congratulations to the cast of Talk Radio! (Listed in order of appearance.)

Sid Greenberg :: Nathan Irwin
Betty (Bernie) :: Tameka Mason
Stu Noonan :: Charlie Brown
Linda MacArthur :: Megan Pulley
Spike :: Megan Johnston
Barry Champlain :: Paul Gordon
Dan Woodruff :: Jeff Craig
Kim (Kent) :: Rachel Lard
Dr. Susan Fleming :: Amy Williams
Robert :: Jeramie Glass
Callers :: Tameka Mason, Sarah Wynn, Jeramie Glass, Patrick Bell, and Amy Rajsky

Talk Radio is a 1988 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Drama written by Eric Bogosian that has been remarked as "a compelling work that draws you straight into the heart of its fringe world." Barry Champlain, Cleveland's controversial radio host, is on the air doing what he does best: insulting the pathetic souls who call in the middle of the night to sound off. Tomorrow, Barry's show is going into national syndication and his producer is afraid that Barry will say something that will offend the sponsors. This, of course, makes Barry even more outrageous. Funny and moving, off beat, outrageous and totally entrancing, Talk Radio had a long run at New York's Public Theatre starring the author.

Talk Radio will stream ON DEMAND for ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Tickets will be available soon at www.cornstocktickets.com! Individual tickets are $15 and Family tickets are $20! Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a viewing link and a unique activation code in your confirmation email. You'll use this link to access the secure viewing site. Once activated, your viewing link will allow viewing of the show 24 hours from the time of activation. To watch the show, just click the "Start Stream" button at any time during the viewing window (From 12:00AM to 11:59PM on May 29th)!

THE FIZZ-EASY SPEAKEASY
Streaming in Two Parts

Corn Stock announces our upcoming digital original live radio play, The Fizz-Easy Speakeasy, written and directed by Patrick Bell.

THE FIZZ-EASY SPEAKEASY: A LIVE RADIO PLAY is set in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the early 20th century, lounge singer Veronica Veloria tells the story of the son of a crime boss, Buford Billiard, and the mysterious and exclusive Fizz-Easy Speakeasy! A story of drama, passion, mystery, revenge, and possibly some romance!

The Fizz-Easy Speakeasy will stream ON DEMAND with Part 1 streaming April 23rd - April 25th and Part 2 streaming April 30th - May 2nd. Tickets are on sale now at www.cornstocktickets.com! Individual tickets are $10 and Family tickets are $15! Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a viewing link and a unique activation code in your confirmation email. You'll use this link to access the secure viewing site. Once activated, your viewing link will allow viewing of the show 24 hours from the time of activation. To watch the show, just click the "Start Stream" button at any time during the viewing window (From 12:00 AM CST on Friday, April 23rd through 11:00 PM CST on Sunday, April 25th and again from 12:00 AM CST on Friday, April 30th through 11:00 PM CST on Sunday, May 2nd)!

The cast is as follows:
Buford Billiard and others :: Jerrod Barth
Spidarus Jones and others :: Barry Grimes
Mr. Dmtriov and others :: Sam Hipp
Delilah :: Erika Johnston-Poch
Fizzy Williams and others :: Rachel McCrea
Veronica Veloria :: Amy Rajsky

Upcoming Events

April 7 - April 11

Anne of Green Gables

This adaptation of Anne of Green Gables captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery’s enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen’s Academy.

Anne of Green Gables will stream ON DEMAND April 7-11, 2021 on OnTheStage.com! Tickets are available NOW at www.cornstocktickets.com! Individual tickets are $12 and family tickets are $17!

April 23 - April 25

The Fizz-Easy Speakeasy: Part 1

The Fizz-Easy Speakeasy: a Live Radio Play, written by Patrick Bell – Set in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the early 20th century, lounge singer Veronica Veloria tells the story of the son of a crime boss, Buford Billiard, and the mysterious and exclusive Fizz-Easy Speakeasy! A story of drama, passion, mystery, revenge, and possibly some romance!

Tickets are on sale now at www.cornstocktickets.com! Cast members include Jerrod Barth, Barry Grimes, Sam Hipp, Erika Johnston-Poch, Rachel McCrea, Amy Rajsky, and Adam Vestal.

April 30 - May 2

The Fizz-Easy Speakeasy: Part 2

May 29

Talk Radio

Talk Radio is a 1988 Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Drama written by Eric Bogosian that has been remarked as "a compelling work that draws you straight into the heart of its fringe world." Barry Champlain, Cleveland's controversial radio host, is on the air doing what he does best: insulting the pathetic souls who call in the middle of the night to sound off. Tomorrow, Barry's show is going into national syndication and his producer is afraid that Barry will say something that will offend the sponsors. This, of course, makes Barry even more outrageous. Funny and moving, off beat, outrageous and totally entrancing, Talk Radio had a long run at New York's Public Theatre starring the author.

Talk Radio will stream ON DEMAND for ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Tickets will be available soon at www.cornstocktickets.com! Individual tickets are $15 and Family tickets are $20!

Additional Ways to Get the Latest Information!

Update Your Contact Information!

Please take a couple of minutes to update your contact information with us! Even if your information hasn't changed, please go ahead and fill it out so our database is up to date. To find the form, just click HERE.

Corn Stock is always looking for volunteers to help in all areas of our productions. By signing up, you can tell us which areas you are interested in and we will be able to contact you when we need your help! To sign up, fill out the form HERE.

Additional Ways to Support Corn Stock

Caterpillar Foundation Matching Gifts

Eligible employees and retirees of Caterpillar can submit donations made to eligible non-profit organizations (that's us!) to request a 1:1 match through the Caterpillar Foundation! The Caterpillar Foundation has just raised the limit to $10,000 in matching funds per employee or retiree! Program details for the Caterpillar Foundation can be found HERE!

Amazon Smile

When shopping on Amazon, make sure you shop at Smile.Amazon.com and add “Corn Stock Theatre” as your charity so Amazon will donate 0.5% of each
purchase you make!

Kroger Community Rewards

Kroger Rewards - Simply link your Kroger Plus Card to Corn Stock Theatre (DD337) in your account settings! Simply log in through your phone or a computer, go to Account Settings, click on Community Rewards, search Corn Stock’s code to add the organization for purchases when you use your loyalty card.

Facebook Donations & Fundraisers

You may visit the Corn Stock Theatre Facebook page and donate directly through the “Donate” button. Or, you may host a Facebook Fundraiser and choose Corn Stock Theatre to be the charity to receive donations.

Text-to-Donate!

We've launched a TEXT-TO-DONATE campaign through GiveLively.org! Simply text CSTDONATE to 44-321 and donate to Corn Stock Theatre right from the smartphone in the palm of your hand!

Our Mission Statement

The purpose of the organization shall be to study, teach, and promote theatre in all phases, to provide a practical yet experimental environment for the creative artist and technician, to create and present productions of quality in a professional manner which will offer a challenge to the talents and skills available, and to entertain and enlighten the viewer through the use of the dramatic arts.

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