Barely There Theatre invites audiences to step into a world of possibility with “What Might Have Been,” a trio of brand-new one-act plays making their world premiere in the Quad Cities. Written by prolific local playwright Alexander Richardson, these stories explore the roads not taken: the choices, chances, and curiosities that shape our lives. The […]
In 2026, for its 10th season, the Black Box Theatre (1623 5th Ave., Moline) will again present a multitude of Quad Cities premieres. In fact, all but two productions of its year-long lineup will be local debuts for the shows. Co-founder and artistic director Lora Adams said Thursday: “It’s hard to believe it has been […]
The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline deserves all the praises in the world for presenting another spot-on Quad Cities premiere, “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse. But if the Native American playwright aimed to present the long-misunderstood or ignored perspective of Indigenous peoples in this beloved American holiday, this ridiculous satire – which mercilessly […]
Opening Friday, Sept. 19, The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents the area premiere of the Lauren Gunderson two-hander “The Half-Life of Marie Curie” — starring Jessica White as Marie Curie and Pam Mautz Cantrell as Hertha Ayrton. This is their first show on The Black Box stage. The play is directed and designed by Lora Adams […]
Many artists today use the trendy term “multi-hyphenate” – meaning they are triple threats or more, able to unleash many talents at once, like singing, dancing and acting. Shelley Cooper, associate professor of musical theatre at Augustana College, has long been a multi-hyphenate, with impressive experience as a singer, director, actress, playwright, choreographer, producer and […]
Burnishing its reputation for offering contemporary productions and theater most other venues in the region don’t, The Black Box Theatre in Moline is hosting its first Solo Fringe Festival (showcasing solo artists) at the end of this month. The project – the first Fringe Festival in the Quad Cities — is being funded in part […]
Barely There Theatre, a hybrid theatre company founded by the Quad Cities’ most prolific playwright, Alexander Richardson, will return to the stage this summer with the world premiere of “To Leer At Lear.” This brand-new comedy takes audiences into a professional theatre company with community theatre production values, according to a recent release. In doing so, they […]
The consistently first-class Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline continues to produce shows that no other venue does in the Quad Cities, and the latest is the Tony-winning “Fun Home,” which will get its regional premiere here May 30 to June 14. The Black Box (1623 5th Ave., Moline – full disclosure: I am playing […]
The latest manic adventure from the QC troupe Haus of Ruckus will take over The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Ave., Moline, this weekennd and next. “Zooted Suits!” was written by Cal Vo and T Green, directed by Green. Puppets, sound, and projections by Cal Vo, set by Miguel Cabral, costumes by Juliette Carizey and […]
Enjoy a fun night of non-stop comedy with G.I.T. Improv tonight at Moline’s Blackbox Theatre at 7 p.m. Join us for an awesome evening of improv laughs – all based off suggestions from the audience – at this family-friendly improv show. Admission: $10 More info here!
