Sep 21 Sunday
When King Ferdinand of Navarre decides he's ready to study, he convinces his three best bros that they should all hole up for three years without distraction. With the stage set all seems fine until a Princess and her posse show up. They are there on state business, but tricky Cupid has other plans. When the studious votaries lay eyes on the Princess and her ladies, they quickly forget all vows and turn poet, promising love and courting in disguise. Flirtations turn to downright hysterics, only to be interrupted by a pageant prepared by the townspeople, before life interrupts the antics and both boys and girls must return to reality.
Stone Soup Shakespeare brings Love's Labour's Lost to life with the help of Barbie, Ken, some music, and a few extra guests. This version even invites the audience to join a game of charades, if they desire, all to help Ferdinand and friends woo the ladies of France.
This performance will be held at Huntley Park at 2nd and Garden Street in DeKalb. Bring blankets, chairs, food, and anything else you’ll need to enjoy Shakespeare in the Park! It is offered in partnership with the DeKalb Park District. All ages are welcome, no registration is required.
In the case of poor weather, the performance will be held at the library.
For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
Sep 25 Thursday
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. This bee is one unforgettable experience.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents (played by adults) vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life unaffirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Sep 26 Friday
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Oct 01 Wednesday
In the early 1900s, the small studio, Universal Pictures, discovered that audiences were interested in thrilling adventures. They released a series of classic horror films between 1913 and 1956. It was these films that boosted Universal into the major film studio that it is today.
William Pack tells us about the earliest monster movies, from Dracula to Frankenstein, from their inspiration to the impact they have on us today.
This program is intended for adults and teens. No registration is required.
For more information, please contact Britta at brittak@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2100
Oct 02 Thursday
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