Jennifer Medich

Kat Quirk Bobbs has joined the Civic as the new Production Manager. Kat is responsible for guiding all productions through their five-month development process. She is the hub connecting the staff to production teams, cast, and crew. Kat also manages building scheduling, rentals, inspections, and maintenance.

To continue their tradition of producing a classic musical during the summer, the South Bend Civic Theatre presented Oliver! with a cast of more than 40 people to filled audiences. The tone of the show was instantly set with a wonderfully charming London bridge designed by Jeff Barrick. Unfortunately the tone was then smashed by a horribly electric sounding music track of the overture with trumpets that were more reminiscent of synthesizers than anything else. This confusing clash continued throughout the production leading to a mixed bag of a show. More clarification on that thought later.

In the musical "Freaky Friday" the plot's main twist, a mother and a daughter magically switching bodies, is a nightmare for the characters, but a dream come true for the actors! Imagine -- establishing one character then getting to switch with a fellow actor and playing a totally different character.

INTO THE WOODS will be in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium at South Bend Civic Theatre at 403 N. Main Street from tonight, July 27 through Sunday August 12.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents INTO THE WOODS, directed by Stephanie and Stephen Salisbury, and starring Amy Barker, Thomas Eiser, Barbara Garland, Dawn Hagerty, Justin Hissey, Kara Kane, Sean Leyes, Kelly Loughlin, Natalie MacRae, Jennifer Medich, Jacob Medich, Caitlin O'Brien, Rachel Raska, Margaret Rhein, Kristen Riggs, Joe Roman, Andrew Ross, Steven Russell, and Alexandria Sadowski. INTO THE WOODS opens tomorrow, July 27 and runs through August 12. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

INTO THE WOODS will be in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium at South Bend Civic Theatre at 403 N. Main Street from Friday, July 27 through Sunday August 12.

What happens after 'happily ever after?' Fairy tale favorites Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Rapunzel and others find out the very real truth of 'be careful what you wish for.' Told in the gorgeous music of the legendary Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods is a fun and fascinating grown-up take on dreams, wishes, and the price paid when our fantasies come true.

Elkhart Civic Theatre's summer musical MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS opens August 6 for a one-weekend run only at the lovely and comfortable Jimtown High School (59021 CR 3 South, Elkhart, IN 46517).

Elkhart Civic Theatre's summer musical MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS opens August 6 for a one-weekend run only at the lovely and comfortable Jimtown High School (59021 CR 3 South, Elkhart, IN 46517).

Elkhart Civic Theatre's summer musical MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS opens August 6 for a one-weekend run only at the lovely and comfortable Jimtown High School (59021 CR 3 South, Elkhart, IN 46517).