| | | |
|---|
| | 12 Angry Jurors
January 22nd - February 1st, 2026
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
One room. Twelve strangers. A life-or-death decision. Tension and tempers flare in this gripping, unforgettable courtroom drama.
ASL SHOW: Saturday, January 31, 2pm
NO REFUNDS | Buy Tickets |
| | Tartuffe
February 12th - February 22nd, 2026
Mary Cattell Theatre
A holy hypocrite, a gullible host, and a house in chaos—this razor-sharp comedy skewers greed, gullibility, and false virtue.
NO REFUNDS | Buy Tickets |
| | Cattell Series:
MEET Chris Payne; Professional Special Effects Artist
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
CATTELL THEATRE
THE CATTELL SERIES RETURNS ON FEBRUARY 15 WITH CHRIS PAYNE, SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE UP ARTIST FOR CHICAGO FIRE
TWS is excited to bring back the Cattell Series after a hiatus of several years. This program features professionals from the theatre, film, and TV industry to talk about their craft and career. Past guests have included Brian Dennehy, Nora Dunn, Broadway stars, Tony Award winners, Oscar nominees, performers, directors, producers, designers, writers and many others.
Our guest on February 15 is Chris Payne. He has been a professional makeup artist for nearly 20 years and an enthusiastic amateur for most of his life before that. He holds a Masters Degree in Makeup and Wig Design from the University of Cincinnati and has worked on theatrical productions, television shows and films across the country. He has also taught makeup at a number of schools, trade shows and theaters.
For the last 12 years Chris has worked as the Special Effects Makeup Department Head on NBC's Chicago Fire. Past credits include such hit television shows as Empire, CSI, NCIS, Nip/Tuck, Grey's Anatomy and Lost; and films including Star Trek (winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Makeup), Harold and Kumar 2, The Eye, Untraceable, Jupiter Ascending, Beyond the Darkness and Clive Barker's Midnight Meat Train.
Chris is the author of the "Beginner’s Guide to Special Makeup Effects" book series and is a contributing writer to "Makeup Artistry for Film and Television" by Christine Sciortino. Chris will show examples of his work as part at the discussion.
The event starts at 6:00 pm, and is free of charge to everyone, with a small reception will follow. Donations are accepted. | Buy Tickets |
| | Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Part of the TWS Performance Series of Fundraisers!
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
NO REFUNDS
| Buy Tickets |
| | High School Rep Presents: Our Town
March 13-15th, 2026
Mary Cattell Theatre
Our Town is a timeless American classic by Thornton Wilder that explores the everyday lives of the residents of Grover’s Corners, a small New Hampshire town at the turn of the 20th century. Told through the eyes of the omniscient Stage Manager, the play reflects on themes of love, community, and the fleeting nature of life. With minimal sets and universal
NO REFUNDS | Buy Tickets |
| | The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition
April 16th-26th, 2026
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Join Dorothy and Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches, Munchkins, talking trees, winged monkeys, and three loyal companions. Her journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
NO REFUNDS
| Buy Tickets |
| | Skip Griparis: Heroes of Rock!
Friday, May 1st, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Part of the TWS Performance Series of Fundraisers!
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
NO REFUNDS | Buy Tickets |
| | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels the Musical
May 28th - June 7th, 2026
Lou & Nancy Schauer Mainstage Theatre
Two cunning con men, one unsuspecting heiress, and nonstop laughs—this Broadway musical comedy delivers charm, deception, and outrageous fun!
ASL SHOW: Saturday, June 6, 2pm
NO REFUNDS | Buy Tickets |