When Rylee McGee auditioned for “Akeelah and the Bee” in February of 2020, she had no idea that it would take two years to make it to the stage. Rylee, who played Rhonda (Akeelah’s bully), and the rest of the cast had made it through most of the production time, learning their lines, blocking, costumes, […]
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Racine Theatre Guild: Auditions for “Akeelah and the Bee” are March 6 & 7
RACINE – The Racine Theatre Guild (RTG) will host auditions for one of the shows previously claimed by the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown. “Akeelah and the Bee,” a harrowing story of a determined young speller, is back on the production schedule for April 2022. Director Kara Ernst-Schalk will hold auditions for “Akeelah and the Bee”on Sunday, […]
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Sinfully Hilarious: RTG’s “Nunsense” Opens Friday, Jan. 7
The Racine Theatre Guild brings a classic back to its stage this January. “Nunsense” is an uproarious musical comedy featuring some of our local area’s most vibrant talent. (Left to right) Juliana Garcia-Malacara, Robbyn Wilks, Betty Petersen, Ellie Hammond and Kara Ernst-Schalk strike their holy poses in “Nunsense.” – Photo Last performed at RTG in […]
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RTG’s 84th Season: The Show Is Back On!
The Racine Theatre Guild is ready to dazzle live audiences once again with its 84th season. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, RTG had no choice but to forge new paths for presenting the arts. Never before had the Guild canceled a season. But as infection rates soared, the choice was clear: the health […]