Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacharias Directed by Michele Vazquez FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024 | 8:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacarias Directed by Michele Vazquez FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024- SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024 TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacharias Directed by Michele Vazquez SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024 | 2:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacarias Directed by Michele Vazquez SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024 | 2:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables online ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacarias Directed by Michele Vazquez SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024 | 7:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacarias Directed by Michele Vazquez SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024 | 2:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacarias Directed by Michele Vazquez THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 | 2:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacharias Directed by Michele Vazquez FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024 | 8:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacharias Directed by Michele Vazquez SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 | 2:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacharias Directed by Michele Vazquez SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 | 7:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
Native Gardens
Native Gardenspresented by Williams Street RepBy Karen Zacharias Directed by Michele Vazquez SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024 | 2:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $39.50RaueNOW: $27.65 Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this heartfelt and raucous comedy by Karen Zacharias. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased the home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. It’s smiles and neighborly politeness until a minor disagreement over a long-standing fence line spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege. Recommended: 10+ Content: Mild language ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge to support the online ticketing software.Facility Fee – A $7 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $5 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.orgRaue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
THEATER MAJORS: College Advising & Audition Workshop
THEATER MAJORS: COLLEGE ADVISING & AUDITION WORKSHOP SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 | 9:00AM – 12:00PM Pricing (Attend, Participation in Q&A, & Observe Auditions) Standard- $20 RaueNow- $14 Student Audition Registration- $10. Add this option from your cart. If you have a student that is potentially interested in pursuing a major related to Theatre in college, this workshop is designed to help high school students and their parents navigate what can be a confusing and challenging application process. Our teacher, Nick Hrutkay, is the Director of Education at Stagedoor Manor having coached students through numerous college applications processes. He knows exactly how stressful and complicated it can all feel and is here to help you. This workshop will focus on introducing the students to the necessary skills required to get the most out of their college auditions. The main points of focus for this workshop will revolve around helping students organize themselves for the audition process, find/choose appropriate audition material, a Q&A forum, financial aid information, guide you through differences of major programs, and provide tools allowing your child to be prepared for the artistic responsibilities involved in auditioning for universities. We encourage parents and students to both attend as there will be a lot of questions answered about the process. Nick will also be offering an opportunity for 10 students to showcase their potential audition pieces. Students who would like to be provided with feedback, ideas and thoughts for the best possible audition should come prepared with a memorized monologue (NO MORE THAN 1-minute in length) as well as a 16-bar cut of an audition song. This will be on a first come/first serve registration basis. Workshop held at Raue Center For The Arts. Recommended Ages: Freshman through Senior in High School, but all ages welcome. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Family Member to save up to 25% on your registration!* *Select offering not included in discount. Registration are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables online ticket sales. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
SANTA LETTERS: An Original Holiday Show & Devised Theater Workshop
SANTA LETTERSAn Original Holiday Show and Devised Theater WorkshopA New Holiday Play created and performed by the students! – for your student wanting to act, playwright, sing, and more! The script is completely devised and written by the students and then performed on the Raue Center Stage! Ages 7-18! No experience needed. Looking for students who enjoy things like writing, acting, dancing, singing, and/or playing a musical instrument! Directed by Nick Hrutkay with Raue Center for the Arts’s Director of Education, Rob Scharlow, students will demonstrate their ability to understand Devised Theatre and its process by creating a Devised Theatre piece to perform December 1-3, 2023. 2023 Rehearsal Schedule:November 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, & 20 | 6 – 8:30 pmNovember 19th | 2 – 5 pmLocation: RCSA Campus at St. Mary’s, 210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake in the Great Hall Tech Rehearsal Schedule: (mandatory)Sunday, November 26th | 2 – 5 PMNovember 27 – November 30 | 5:30 – 8:30 PMLocation: Raue Center For The Arts Performance Dates & Times:Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 7 pmSaturday, December 2, 2023 @ 2 pm & 7 pmSunday, December 3, 2023 @ 2 pmLocation: Raue Center For The Arts TUITION $425 | Multiple Student Discount (2 or more registrations): $403.75 (per student) RaueNOW FAMILY (25% Discount) $318.75 | Multiple Student Discount (2 or more registrations): $302.81 (per student) Refund Policy: No Refunds on Raue Center programs.
THE NUTCRACKER: Sensory Friendly Performance
Engage Dance Theatre presentsThe NUTCRACKER- Sensory Friendly Performance WENDESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 | 6:00 PM TICKETS* Tickets: $23 Students & Seniors: $15 (student 17 and younger) A SWEET HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!This performance will be a special one hour presentation with open seating in a reduced house size with softer lighting and sound effects, to support a comfortable sensory friendly experience. Join Clara at her annual Christmas Eve party at the Staulbaum house enjoying a night full of celebration, dancing, and magic! As the party comes to a close Clara sneaks downstairs to find her precious new Nutcracker doll and falls asleep dreaming of her wonderful evening. Clara, startled awake by a group of mischievous mice, takes on an exciting journey with Drosselmeyer and her precious Nutcracker. Battling a life-size mouse Queen, slipping & sliding with snowmen & dazzling Snow Queen, and then flying off on an enchanted crystal sleigh to meet the Queen of the Angels, Clara visits the Land of Sweets in an adventure not to be missed this holiday season! The Nutcracker is co-produced by Engage Dance Academy and Raue Center For The Arts. Engage Dance Academy is a premier dance academy owned & operated by Courtney & Marc Petrocci, former professional dancers at the Milwaukee Ballet. Bringing professional caliber dance training to McHenry County for dancers ages 18 months-Adult. Engage is a triple-track dance studio offering dance classes for all levels and offers an award-winning competition team for those dancers looking to compete in Chicago-based competitions as well as an Open Division for dancers looking for a wide variety of weekly classes ranging from baby ballet, jazz, hip hop, and Aerial Silks & Tumbling. Recommended: ALL AGESThis event sponsored by: —— *Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables online ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
What The World Needs Now
What The World Needs Now the Music of Burt Bacharach & Hal David Starring Megon McDonough & Fred Simon SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023 | 3:00 PM TICKETS*Tickets: $30 / $35 / $40RaueNOW: $21 / $24.50 / $28 Enjoy an evening filled with some of the most beloved songs of the last five decades. They will inspire you to sing along and remember—what the world needs now is LOVE! Lyricist Hal David and composer Burt Bacharach began their collaboration together in 1957. Only a year later, their song “The Story of My Life” hit the U.S. country music charts. Soon afterward, Perry Como recorded their song “Magic Moments,” which also climbed the charts. During the ’60s and ’70s, Bacharach and David also wrote for some of the biggest names in the recording industry, including Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones, Gene Pitney, Bobby Vinton and Lou Johnson, who released the first version of their hit “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me.” Their song “Walk on By” became one of Warwick’s classic numbers, along with “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and “Wishin’ and Hopin’,” which was also recorded by Dusty Springfield. Recommended: 12+ ——Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save up to 30% on 2 of your tickets! *Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Processing Fee – A $3 per ticket charge for all purchasing to support the software that enables online ticket sales. Facility Fee – A $6 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous to those around you. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
