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 […]
The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents another Quad Cities premiere opening this weekend – “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse. The 2018 play centers around a group of four well-meaning but culturally insensitive white theater artists who attempt to create a politically correct school play about the first Thanksgiving while struggling with their […]
Join us for some fun in the sun at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre: Summer Shindig Vendor Fair! Explore booths from a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, art, treats, and more—perfect for a summer Saturday outing. While you’re browsing, grab a $3 walking taco from our concession stand. Date: Saturday, August 16Time: 10 AM […]
A new show is hitting the stage at Blackbox Theatre in Moline this weekend! “Songs for a New World” comes alive at The Black Box July 11! “Songs for a New World” weaves together a collection of diverse songs, each telling a unique story. The show doesn’t follow a traditional narrative but explores a range […]
Bad Seed, adapted by Maxwell Anderson, from the novel by William March and directed by Patti Flaherty will be presented Friday through Sunday; Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 3 PM at Playcrafters Barn Theatre in Moline.*Doors open 1 hour before the show. Rated PG-13 The scene is a small Southern town where […]
“Harvey” is returning to Moline’s Playcrafter’s Barn Theater this weekend! Harvey by Mary Chase Directed by Jake Ladd • February 9-11 • February 16-18 Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 3 PM *Doors open 1 hour before the show. Rated PG Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, “Harvey,” is the story of a perfect gentleman, Elwood […]
The Black Box Theatre is holding auditions for their next two shows on February 25 from noon to 3 pm. Actors will be asked to read from the script. Actor/Singers prepare a classic Broadway tune and you will read from the script. These are open auditions. Everyone one is welcome. The Mystery of Irma Vep […]
Another round of auditions for the Black Box Theatre’s production of All Is Calm is scheduled for September 17 from 1:00 to 2:30. The all accapella sung musical is written by Peter Rothstein with vocal arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach and tells the story of The Western Front in World War I, […]
“Ride the Cyclone” is here. The area premiere of the quirky musical takes a bow on August 11 at the downtown Black Box Theater in Moline. “In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they […]
The Black Box Theatre is excited to bring two premiere’s to the area. Auditions for Ride the Cyclone and All Is Calm will take place in May. Ride the Cyclone is a musical with music, lyrics and book by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, and tells the story of the members of the St. Cassian […]
