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Josephine Baker: International Star, Spy, Civil Rights Activist

Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 7:30pm Listiak Auditorium

Becky Stone becomes the American born Jazz Age entertainer Josephine Baker who became a French citizen in large part due to the discrimination she faced in the U.S. During WWII she worked with the French Resistance, providing the Allies with valuable information she obtained as she “hob knobbed” with leaders of the Axis forces and governments. She was also an active participant in the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. and adopted 12 children of different races and religions. Get to know this barrier-breaking, extraordinary woman while being thoroughly entertained.

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Julia Child – Bon Appetit!

Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 7:30pm Listiak Auditorium

Meet the legendary cookbook author, television star and champion of French cooking in this portrayal as she discusses everything from her relationship with her husband Paul Child to the mishaps of cooking on television. Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. returns to South Haven as the chef who popularized French cooking in America.

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The Wonder Bread Years

Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7:30pm Listiak Auditorium

A delightful nostalgic romp through childhood memories. Pat Hazell brings his past on to the stage during his comedy show “The Wonder Bread Years.” You will experience 90 minutes of humorous, clean, nostalgic fun. The show is a perfect union of theater and stand-up comedy. Pat Hazell was one of the original writers for NBC’s Seinfeld amongst his many achievements.

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Voyageurs: Indigenous Peoples, The Fur Trade and Early Chikagou

Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:30pm Listiak Auditorium

History At Play^TM, LLC presents a solo performance featuring historical interpreter Jon F. Rice as French Canadian fur trader and voyageur Francois Le Mai as he and his friend Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable arrive by canoe to early Chicago. Jon Rice is a Chicago-based professional historian, researcher, and tri-racial interpreter. This performance will be offered on a donations-only basis to the community.

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Successful Season 2022

2022 season has concluded.

Box

Saturday, September 24

Writer/actor Dennis Elkins wove the story of his hum-drum existence through escapades of hilarity and heartache. He questioned all the things we keep stored away in boxes and can’t throw away.
Autobiographical in nature, “Box” was triggered by the untimely death of Elkins’ son, Isaac. The young man’s cremains were delivered to Elkins in a box, and it was that shattering experience which ultimately led to the writing of this theatrical piece.