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The Tinley Park Performing Arts Center is the home of our very own Tinley Park Community Theater, Tinley Park-Park District’s Children’s and Teen’s Theaters, and many other performing arts programs. The Center also offers numerous acting and improv classes throughout the year. The theater seats 120 people and is available for rentals for corporate meetings, theater performances, birthday parties, and more. Please call (708) 342-4200 for more info.

The intent of the Performing Arts program is to assist in the development of talent in children and adults through participation in, and attendance at events and educational activities. All activities shall be evaluated on their ability to involve new participants, educate those involved and to whatever extent possible, offer a public performance or showing of the resulting arts. We delight in the arts; they are the essence of our heritage. All residents of the south suburbs are invited to come and enjoy the arts with us. Please browse through our program brochure to see the wide variety of programs and activities offered.

All performances are held at the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center, 16801 S. 80th Avenue in Tinley Park.

FALL THEATER SCHEDULE 2022

Kidz Theater presents The Jungle Book!
By Vera Morris

Come hear the incredible tale of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves. With the help of his friends — the bear Baloo, the panther Bagheera and the python Kaa — Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle. Some of the jungle boy’s adventures are gripping, like the time he encounters the hooded cobra who guards the treasure vault in the Deserted City. Others, like the coconut-tossing monkeys who take him prisoner, are hysterical. But the jungle is also dangerous, for it is the home of Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger who has vowed to destroy Mowgli. With his fawning jackal follower, Shere Khan plots to take control of the jungle. Mowgli must use all his strength and courage to stop Shere Khan before it is too late. This faithful adaptation is extremely simple to produce and rehearse. It will enchant your audiences and have everyone cheering when Mowgli declares, “I am Mowgli, Keeper of the Law and Guardian of the Jungle!”

Instructor: Christina Halleran, Covered Bridge Playhouse
Location: McCarthy Recreation Bldg/Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
Fees: $60 R / $78 NR
ACTIVITY#: 302902-A
Age:  5-8

Holiday Theater presents A Wicked Christmas Carol
By Bobby Keniston

The Wicked Witch of the West wasn’t always that wicked! When a ghostly figure whisks her away on a journey through her past, present, and future, she may find a second chance on Christmas Eve. Can familiar faces help to melt the Witch’s heart, or is she doomed to melt away herself? A Christmas classic gets a thrilling transformation, set in the magical world of L. Frank Baum’s Oz books.

Director:                Christina Halleran, Covered Bridge Playhouse
Location:               McCarthy Recreation Building/Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
Fee:                         $60 R / $78 NR
PROGRAM#: 309004-A
Age:  6-16 (or with Director’s consent)

Children’s Theater presents Break a Leg
By Eddie McPherson

New to the theatre scene, Trudy has just been hired as stage manager for an upcoming play at a small community theatre. The problem is Trudy is inept, clumsy, and more than that, she’s a jinx. The cast agrees that Trudy is a modern-day gremlin who is cursing the show and that she must go once and for all. So, why doesn’t the director fire her? Because Trudy is the theatre owner’s only niece. Realizing that throwing her out isn’t an option, they resolve to de-hex her instead to make the theatre a safe haven once again. An old book of theatre superstitions is brought in, and the reverse-the-curse shenanigans and laughs begin.

Director:                Christina Halleran, Covered Bridge Playhouse
Location:               McCarthy Recreation Building/Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
Fee:                         $60 R / $78 NR
PROGRAM#: 309902-A
Age:  9-12 (or with Director’s consent)

Teen Theater presents A Life Worth Improvising at the Purple Pelican
by D. Wm. DeWalt

This exciting dramatic comedy is a marvelous combination of heart and humor. Troubled children and teens are lost in the chaos of their actions until they have an opportunity to regain a fresh, meaningful and genuine life at the Purple Pelican camp.  There they deal with their ongoing problems by being introduced to a remarkable improv program that allows them to develop skills, character and courage.  Through learning the comical side of their existence and finding their ‘voice’!
Director:                Christina Halleran, Covered Bridge Playhouse
Location:               McCarthy Recreation Building/Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
Fee:                        $60 R / $78 NR
ACTIVITY:  309906A
Age:  13-178 (or with Director’s consent)

COMEDY IMPROV SHOWS!

Graffiti on the Fourth Wall Comedy Improv & Open Mic Night

Music. Comedy. Dance. Magic? Like the proverbial box of chocolates, “you never know what you’re gonna get.” And neither do we! Want an opportunity to perform on stage with a live audience? We invite performers of all creeds, backgrounds and talents to our summer open mic night of 2022. Also featuring a performance from Tinley Park’s resident improv troupe.

Director: Josh Blair; Produced by Sarah Denton
Location: Tinley Park Performing Arts Center
Fee: $9 admission
Date: August 27
Day/Time: Sa 7-10pm
Age: All

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