Performing at Prairie Lakes Theatre
515 E. Thacker Street Des Plaines, IL 60016
our mission
www.bignoise.org * * www.winnetkatheatre.org * * 847.604.0275 * * info@bignoisetheatre.org
BIG NOISE THEATRE COMPANY, a division of Winnetka Theatre. Member of the League of Chicago Theatres.
MILESTONES
23 July 2011
Celebrate our 10th season at the Prairie Lakes Theatre by becoming a season subscriber. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE and LEADER OF THE PACK. A great line-up!
6 March 2011
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE cast announced.
17 January 2011
BEAU JEST opening weekend review by Joe Stead of Chicago Stage Style calls the show "a really lovable, first-rate romantic comedy." Read more here. Performances Jan 14 through Feb 6.
20 July 2010
Big Noise is excited to announce that its fall show will be THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE!
16 May 2010
ALL SHOOK UP closes after a hugely successful run with packed houses who sang along to the great Elvis Presley tunes and left smiling! And many thanks to Peter Rasey for donating his artistic talent to the set.
26 March 2010
The board wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to Logan Langballe for his dedication and hard work as president of the board. Logan's tact and diplomacy have been invaluable as the company seeks to maintain a presence in both Winnetka and Des Plaines. Thanks, Logan!
15 Aug 2009
17 May 2009
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, an artistic triumph for both Big Noise and director Rick Frendt, closes.
30 March 2009
Big Noise welcomes Evie Murphy to the board!
5 November 2008
22 July 2008
Big Noise is thrilled to have New York City wig, hair and make up artist Jason Hayes join the BEEHIVE production staff as wig designer! Review Mr. Hayes' impressive list of credits here.
9 July 2008
A hearty welcome to 6 new board members: Linda Andrews, Bobby Diehl, Steve Malone, Rob Smith, Tom Walker and Missey Young. Each brings creativity, talent and a willingness to work hard to take us to even greater heights!
18 May 2008
21 October 2007
Final performance of FOOTLOOSE is SOLD OUT!
15 April 2006
Alexis Armstrong, Rick Frendt and Nancy Flaster interviewed by Catey Sullivan of the Pioneer Press for an upcoming article about JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL.
01 December 2005
Feature article written by Lawrence Bommer about Big Noise - "a label that's also a proclamation" - appears in Footlights' December/January program. A total of 53,000 printed! Read the article here.
14 - 16 October 2005
Performances sponsored by THE NOODLE Fresh Seafood & Pasta of Wilmette and Glenview.
30 September 2005
Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia
"knighted" by His Royal Highness
King Sextimus the Silent at opening night of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS.
04 July 2005
Participated in Des Plaines July 4th parade as part of the Des Plaines Arts Council float.
20 June 2005
Attended Des Plaines City Council meeting to present checks to four Des Plaines organizations: Arts Council Scholarship Fund, History Center, Youth Comission and Healthy Community Partnership. Money was collected from the audience during "Tips" musical number at spring show, PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES.
01 June 2005
Announced "Big Noise Theatre Company, a division of Winnetka Theatre" as name to be used for shows performed at locations other than the Winnetka Community House. Name is registered in the State of Illinois.
To produce high-quality shows that stretch the creative talents of our actors and staff and surpass the expectations of our audience.
contacts, partners & friends
Nancy Flaster, Artistic Director
email: info [at] bignoisetheatre.org
phone: 847.604.0275 (voice mail)
Our Board of Governors . . .
Jon Cunningham, president
Michelle Cunningham, vice-president
Marsha Rutenberg, treasurer
Rob Smith, secretary
Nancy Flaster, artistic director
Linda Andrews
Joyce Bishop
Marian Kaderbek
Steve Malone
Evie Murphy
Daiva Paulis
Scott J. Sumerak
Tom Walker
Melissa Young
Proud Member of . . .
Affiliate of Des Plaines Parks District
Our Friends in the Performing Arts . . .
Footlighters
