NCC theater department presenting ‘Everybody Thrashing’
North Central College’s Department of Theatre will open its spring season with “Everybody Thrashing,” a new play inspired by true events in 1518 Strasbourg during which hundreds of people danced frantically in the streets for weeks.
The production will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19-22, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21-22, at the Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.
Co-developed and co-directed by Jeremy Ohringer and Amelia Hefferon, original music was written by Ethan Korvne and Emily Hayman, and assistant directed by Aidan McGuire, a senior directing and dramaturgy major.
Cast members include Isabella Creech, Josette Falzone, Marcus Fawer, Marina Jòkanović, Noora Kassem, Andrew Rascop, Hope Shawley and Sophie Thill.
“Everybody Thrashing” explores a historical moment of group hysteria and how it connects with contemporary moments of group fervor, madness and exaltation, a college news release said. It incorporates music, original text and Medieval writings.
Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Naperville Education Foundation plans breakfast fundraiser
Naperville Education Foundation, which raises funds to support Naperville School District 203, will hold its 33rd annual breakfast benefit from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Matrix Club, 808 Illinois 59.
The “Where Potential Takes Flight” benefit will be emceed by Kaylin Risvold, president and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Guests will hear about the work the foundation does to support district students and its upcoming projects, a news release said.
More than 400 business and education leaders, parents and community members are expected to attend. The event includes a breakfast program, networking, and student art and entertainment.
Individual reservations are $100 and sponsorships are available for $500 to $5,000, the release said.
For more information, go to www.nef203.org.