Lincoln Community Theatre looking forward to 2021 season

[May 20, 2021]    Lincoln Community Theatre is excited to return this summer after a brief hiatus in 2020. LCT Board President Brandon Davis is thrilled to announce that work is already underway to bring quality family entertainment back to our community with two productions in the works for summer 2021.

LCT will present a new Youth Theater Production called The Grunch. Inspired by “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” The Grunch tells the story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like an outsider. When the entire school gets excited about the annual school musical, he comes up with a perfect plan to ruin it for everyone; he’ll steal the sets, costumes and lights the night before it opens. But will the spirit of theatre prevail?

Theatre lovers will enjoy catching references to all their favorite Broadway shows. “The Grunch” will be presented on June 25-27 in the auditorium at Lincoln Community High School. The show features 30 young actors and is directed by Tim Searby and Sheralyn Bolton.

In August, the classic musical Once Upon a Mattress will be sure to delight theatergoers with its zany antics and fun score. A contemporary take on the classic fairytale, the Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress tells the story of the brave and strong Princess Winnifred who comes to the rescue of a kingdom in need of a new outlook on love, leadership, and life.

Filled with hummable tunes, plenty of laughs, and a happily-ever-after, this comedic musical has something for everyone. The musical will be presented August 4-8, also at LCHS, and will be directed by Brandon Davis.

LCT will follow all guidelines set forth by the CDC for these two productions, focusing on their dedication to keeping the cast, crews and audiences as safe as possible.

As Illinois and surrounding areas begin to open up, LCT hopes to be a beacon for the Lincoln/Logan County community’s sense of normalcy. While some patrons may still not feel comfortable in participating in or attending a production just yet, LCT will be around ready to welcome them back when they are more comfortable. In the meantime, LCT hopes to fill the artistic void that has been felt by so many in the community.

For the first time, LCT will be presenting their productions in the LCHS Auditorium. This venue will provide ample space for the performers and audience to spread out comfortably this summer. It will also provide the community the opportunity to see the ongoing efforts made to make LCHS a true “Community” high school.

For more information on this season, locate Lincoln Community Theatre on Facebook or visit the newly updated website at LincolnCommunityTheatre.org.

[Submitted by Brandon Davis]