Free Readers Ensemble

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Free Readers Ensemble

Performing FREE to the public at the
Nineteenth Century Club
178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL
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"The Free Readers Ensemble"
is an actor-based ensemble
whose mission is to present
diverse theatrical and literary material
in a readers theatre format
to Oak Park/River Forest
and the surrounding communities. While stripping away production values
such as sets, props and
elaborate costuming, we strive
to celebrate the magic of the writers’ words;
from playwrights and poets to authors
and

screen writers. Through voice and dramatic interpretation,
we hope to bring alive a world of literature
to our audiences, while achieving
a high standard of consistently
entertaining and thought-provoking
performances. And, with special regard
for our audiences and the community,
it is our intent to offer this for free. Free of spirit
Free of restrictions
Free of charge

Free Readers Ensemble Members include: Thad Anzur, Larry Baldacci, Jerry Bloom, Paulette Cary, Ray Cunha, Keith Davis, Mercita DeMuynck, Barbara Eulenberg, Sarah Hayes, Randall Hoole, David Krajecki, Miriam Petzke

Performing FREE to the public - one Sunday a month, October thru May. Performance begins at 3:00 pm at
The Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park
178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL

05/08/2024

And that's a Wrap of Season 30! Here's a photo of the Sylvia cast and post-show dinner celebration 🎊 See you in October for Season 31. Have a great summer!

05/05/2024

Today's the day! Grab the leash and doggy treats and join us for this hilarious story about a man and his dog 😀🐕

04/27/2024

The Free Readers Ensemble presents:

Sylvia
by A.R. Gurney

Featuring ensemble members Larry Baldacci, Paulette Cary, Ray Cunha, Barbara Eulenberg,
Kit O’Kelly and Stephanie Samuel

Sunday, May 5th 3:00pm

Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. One day Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, the dog becomes a genuine rival for Greg's affection and the marriage is put in serious jeopardy because of ~ Sylvia

The 19th Century Charitable Assoc.
1st floor
178 Forest Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois

04/26/2024

Next up: our final show of the 23-24 Season. This is absolutely hilarious! Don't miss it. Sunday May 5 at 3:00 pm. 😀

04/14/2024

Join us next Sunday April 22 at 3pm!

04/08/2024

Join us on Sunday April 21 at 3:00 pm for this charming romantic comedy by James Sherman. Coordinated by Ray Cunha.
Featuring Jerry Bloom, Paulette Cary, Ray Cunha, Larry Dahlke and Kit O'Kelly.

04/07/2024

Join us on our NEW date - Sunday April 21st at 3:00 pm for this delightful romance ❤️

03/17/2024

Today's the day!!! Join us at 3:00 pm. 🍀💚🍀💚

03/12/2024

Paulette Cary and I, Barbara Eulenberg, can't wait to perform this play for you. It's Kit O'Kelly's first time coordinating a reading and she did a fabulous job.
Join us this Sunday, March 17 at 3:00 pm.

Next up: "Collected Stories" coordinated by Kit O'Kelly. Sunday March 17 at 3pm

02/21/2024

Next up: "Collected Stories" coordinated by Kit O'Kelly. Sunday March 17 at 3pm

02/13/2024

"Romamce in D", The Free Readers Ensemble's February 18th show is CANCELLED and postponed until April 21st.

02/13/2024

Due to cast members testing positive for Covid, the February 18 show, "Romance in D," has been cancelled. Hope to see you all on March 17 for "Collected Stories." Stay well, everyone ❤️🙏

02/12/2024

It's Valentine's Week and we have the perfect show for you! Join us on Sunday February 18 at 3pm ❤️

02/04/2024

Up next: "Romance in D" by James Sherman
Sunday February 18 at 3:00pm

Living in two side-by-side apartments in present-day Chicago, Charles Norton, a musicologist, lives in one apartment alone with his books and music. Isabel Fox, a poet on the verge of a divorce, moves into the other apartment and puts her head in the oven in a half-baked su***de attempt. Charles smells the gas and inadvertently becomes Isabel’s savior. Try as he may to resist, George falls in love with Isabel. One day when Charles and Isabel are away, Helen (Charles' mother) and George (Isabel's father) meet and fall in love. All four characters use their knack for music and words as they nervously navigate the path of true love.

01/17/2024

Come join us this Sunday, January 21 at 3 pm!

01/08/2024

Who remembers the blizzard of '67? I know I sure do!
Join us on Sunday, January 21 at 3pm for "Blizzard of '67" written by the phenomenal local playwright Jon Steinhagen.

12/12/2023

Join us this Sunday December 17 at 3:00 pm. 💚❤️🎄

12/10/2023

Up next - join us for our Holiday Variety Show on Sunday December 17 at 3:00 pm!

11/18/2023

We are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at 3pm!!!

11/12/2023

We had a great rehearsal today and can't wait to perform this charming play for you. Here's a sneak peak from the script!

11/05/2023

Next up is this charming and romantic story. Please join us on Sunday November 19 at 3pm.

Featuring ensemble members Paulette Cary, Larry Dahlke, Barbara Eulenberg, David Krajecki, Kit O'Kelly and Larry Baldacci

10/13/2023

This Sunday, October 15 at 3pm. Are you brave enough to enter Hill House? 🎃

10/13/2023

Join us this Sunday October 15 at 3pm.

09/16/2023

Join us for the first show of our 30th anniversary season - Sunday, Oct 15 3:00 pm at the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park. No reservations needed. Performance is free! Click on photo for the play's synopsis.

08/27/2023

Here is our 2023-24 Season lineup!

08/27/2023

05/22/2023

What a terrific show to end the season with! Thank you to the 95 audience members who joined us in the fun. Here are photos of the cast!

05/18/2023

Only a few more days to wait until our final show of the season. Don't miss it! This Sunday May 21 at 3:00 pm

Address

The Nineteenth Century Club , 178 Forest Avenue
Oak Park, IL
60301

Website

http://freereaders.com/

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