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Stagecraft Collective 🎭 Welcome to Stagecraft Collective! A creative space for all ages to explore acting, tech, and more. Join us for workshops, shows, and behind-the-scenes fun.

Say hi & share your favorite show or role below—we’re glad you’re here!

09/25/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Theatre for Charity on opening night of The Prom!

From all of us at Stagecraft Collective Theatre, we’re wishing the entire cast, crew, creative team, and everyone behind the scenes an incredible opening night and a fantastic run.

There’s nothing better than seeing local theatre thrive and watching artists come together to bring a story to life.

Break legs tonight, Theatre for Charity! Have an amazing opening night of The Prom! 🎭

We’re proud to have Broadway Dropouts returning to Printers Row Lit Fest this weekend!Our improv crew is taking the Cent...
09/11/2026

We’re proud to have Broadway Dropouts returning to Printers Row Lit Fest this weekend!

Our improv crew is taking the Center Stage Sunday morning with Choose Your Own Fairytale, a family-friendly improv show where familiar fairytale characters get thrown into unexpected situations, and the audience gets to help shape what happens next.

If you’re heading to Printers Row this weekend, come out and support the Dropouts, bring the kids, and help them create a fairytale that has never been told before…and probably never will be again.

Broadway Dropouts presents: Choose Your Own Fairytale
Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 AM
CENTER STAGE
Printers Row Lit Fest – Chicago
Free Admission

We’re incredibly excited to see Broadway Dropouts representing Stagecraft Collective Theatre at Printers Row once again. Come cheer them on!

We’re returning to the 41st Annual Printers Row Lit Fest!

Broadway Dropouts is heading back to Chicago this weekend!

CHOOSE YOUR OWN FAIRYTALE

Join us Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 AM on the CENTER STAGE for a completely improv fairytale adventure!

We're taking familiar fairytale characters, throwing them into weird situations, and seeing what kind of chaos ensues

Nothing is scripted, every story is different, and with us involved, happily ever after is just a myth.

Sunday, September 13
10:00 AM
CENTER STAGE
Printers Row Lit Fest – Chicago
FREE ADMISSION

Lit Fest runs September 12th and 13th - https://printersrowlitfest.org/

Bring the family, come out early, and help us create Choose Your Own Fairytale!

As we take a moment to reflect on CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices, our hearts are full.What began as an idea became an...
06/23/2026

As we take a moment to reflect on CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices, our hearts are full.

What began as an idea became an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, laughter, community, and love. To everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, donated, shared a post, bought a raffle ticket, purchased merchandise, or simply cheered us on along the way—thank you.

A special thank you to Community Baptist Church of Warrenville for opening your doors and welcoming us into your space. Your generosity and hospitality made this event possible, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.

Thank you as well to our sponsors, vendors, partners, volunteers, and the many individuals who believed in Stagecraft Collective Theatre before we had even produced our first show. Your support helped turn a dream into a reality.

To our cast, production team, and volunteers: thank you for trusting us, sharing your talents, and helping create a space where people could laugh, cry, celebrate, and feel seen.

And finally, thank you to Youth Outlook for the work you do every day to support LGBTQ+ youth and their families. We were honored to partner with you and help further your mission.

Pride is more than a month. It is a reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, respected, and loved for who they are. Safe spaces matter. Representation matters. Community matters.

At Stagecraft Collective Theatre, we believe the arts have the power to bring people together, tell important stories, and create connections that transcend our differences. We remain committed to building a safe, welcoming, and inclusive home for performers, artists, technicians, students, and audience members of all backgrounds.

This was our first production, but it is only the beginning.

Thank you for helping us keep the arts alive, uplift voices that deserve to be heard, and build a stronger community together.

With gratitude,

Stagecraft Collective Theatre

After months of planning, rehearsing, dreaming, and building, CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices takes the stage tonight....
06/13/2026

After months of planning, rehearsing, dreaming, and building, CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices takes the stage tonight.

We're incredibly proud of this cast, our volunteers, our vendors, and everyone who has helped make Stagecraft Collective Theatre's first production possible.

If you've been thinking about coming, there is still time to grab a ticket and join us for an evening of music, storytelling, community, raffles, concessions, and celebration.

If you're unable to attend but would still like to support what we're building, please consider making a donation. Every contribution helps us continue creating opportunities for performers, support organizations like Youth Outlook, and grow community theatre in our area.

Donation Link:
https://cur8.com/projects/41119?action=donation

Event Information

CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices
Tonight at 7:00 PM
Community Baptist Church
28W444 Main Street
Warrenville, IL 60555

Ticket Prices:
Advance Online: $20
At the Door: $25
Save $5 by purchasing your tickets online!

Tickets (Link In Bio):
https://cur8.com/41119/project/139093

Whether you're joining us in person or supporting from afar, thank you for believing in local theatre, local artists, and the power of community.

Let's fill the church with love.

LET'S FILL THE CHURCH WITH LOVE!Tomorrow night, Stagecraft Collective Theatre presents its very first production, **Caba...
06/12/2026

LET'S FILL THE CHURCH WITH LOVE!

Tomorrow night, Stagecraft Collective Theatre presents its very first production, **CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices**, and we're inviting our community to help us do something beautiful: **fill the church with love.**

Love for the arts. Love for community. Love for authenticity. Love for the incredible performers who have dedicated themselves to bringing this show to life.

With only a month of preparation, this cast has poured their hearts into rehearsing, every song, and every moment of this production. They've supported one another, embraced their creativity, and built a show that celebrates identity, resilience, and the power of q***r voices being heard.

Now it's time to fill the seats.

Bring a friend. Bring your family. Bring your theatre-loving coworker. Bring someone who's never been to a cabaret before. Every person who walks through the doors helps create the welcoming, joyful atmosphere we're dreaming of for this very first Stagecraft production.

You'll enjoy an evening of incredible performances, raffles, vendors, concessions, and you'll also be supporting Youth Outlook and the vital work they do for LGBTQ+ youth and families throughout Illinois.

As a brand-new theatre company, this night means so much to us. Our goal isn't just to put on a show, it's to create a space overflowing with encouragement, acceptance, laughter, and connection. We want every seat filled with someone ready to celebrate these performers and the stories they're sharing.

So let's do it together.

Let's fill the church with love.

Let's celebrate these performers. Let's uplift q***r voices. Let's show our community what happens when people come together to support art, inclusion, and one another.

CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:00 PM
Community Baptist Church
28W444 Main Street, Warrenville, IL 60555

Ticket Prices:
Advance Online: $20
At the Door: $25
Save $5 by purchasing your tickets online!

Tickets :
https://cur8.com/41119/project/139093

Help us fill the church with love—we'd love to see you there.

Tomorrow's the day.After months of planning, rehearsing, organizing, promoting, and dreaming, CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r...
06/12/2026

Tomorrow's the day.

After months of planning, rehearsing, organizing, promoting, and dreaming, CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices takes the stage tomorrow night.

Join this incredible cast of performers for an evening of music, storytelling, laughter, and community as Stagecraft Collective Theatre presents its inaugural production.

In addition to the performance, we'll have:
• Raffles
• Vendors
• Concessions

We're also proud to partner with Youth Outlook, with a portion of the proceeds helping support their mission of empowering and advocating for LGBTQ+ youth and their families throughout Illinois.

Whether you're coming to support a performer, enjoy a night of live entertainment, or simply celebrate community, we'd love to see you there.

CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices

Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:00 PM

Community Baptist Church
28W444 Main Street
Warrenville, IL 60555

Ticket Prices:
Advance Online: $20
At the Door: $25
Save $5 by purchasing your tickets online!

Tickets:
https://cur8.com/41119/project/139093

Let's fill the room, celebrate these amazing performers, and make Stagecraft Collective Theatre's first production one to remember.

This is the cast of CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices.Over the past month, these performers have been preparing to bring...
06/10/2026

This is the cast of CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices.

Over the past month, these performers have been preparing to bring an evening of music, storytelling, laughter, and community to the stage. Every person in this cast has something unique to share, and together they're creating a show we're incredibly proud of.

Whether you're coming to support a friend, enjoy a night of live theatre, or help support Youth Outlook and their mission, we promise an evening filled with talent, heart, and a few surprises along the way.

This is Stagecraft Collective Theatre's first production, and we'd love to fill the room with people who believe in local artists, community, and the power of live performance.

June 13, 2026
7:00 PM
Community Baptist Church
28W444 Main Street, Warrenville, IL 60555

Ticket Prices:
Advance Online: $20

At the Door: $25

Save $5 by purchasing your tickets online!
https://cur8.com/41119/project/139093

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Youth Outlook.

Help us spread the word by sharing this post and inviting your friends. We can't wait to see everyone on opening night.

Before the lights come up and the music begins, we'd like to reintroduce the two people helping guide the evening from s...
06/10/2026

Before the lights come up and the music begins, we'd like to reintroduce the two people helping guide the evening from start to finish.

Please welcome our Masters of Ceremony for CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices:

Gavin Harper (He/Him)
Marianna Kontos (She/They)

As directors of CabarSlay, Gavin and Marianna have helped shape this event from the very beginning, bringing together performers, music, and stories to create an evening that celebrates community, authenticity, and the power of live performance.

On June 13, they'll be your guides through a night filled with laughter, music, heartfelt moments, and a few surprises along the way.

We're incredibly grateful for their creativity, leadership, and dedication in helping make Stagecraft Collective Theatre's inaugural production a reality.

Join Gavin, Marianna, and an incredible cast of performers for an unforgettable evening.

CabarSlay: Uplifting Q***r Voices
June 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Community Baptist Church, Warrenville

Ticket Prices:
Advance Online: $20
At the Door: $25

Save $5 by purchasing your tickets online!
https://cur8.com/41119/project/139093

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Youth Outlook, supporting its mission of supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families throughout Illinois.

Meet Rich Swierzewsk (he/him)Why CabarSlay?As both a performer and producer, he wanted to help create something that cel...
06/09/2026

Meet Rich Swierzewsk (he/him)

Why CabarSlay?

As both a performer and producer, he wanted to help create something that celebrates Pride, showcases local talent, and brings people together for a great cause.

Rich is a founder of Stagecraft Collective Theatre and a longtime community theatre performer. Favorite credits include Donkey (Shrek the Musical), Robbie Hart (The Wedding Singer), Gleb (Anastasia), Tom Collins (RENT), Piragua Guy (In the Heights), Judge Turpin (Sweeney Todd), and the Beast (Beauty and the Beast). Rich is honored to be part of CabarSlay and celebrates the opportunity to uplift q***r voices through the power of live performance.

When we first started discussing CabarSlay, the goal was simple: create a space where performers could share their talents, audiences could connect through live theatre and music, and we could give back to an organization doing important work in our community. Seeing it come together has been incredibly rewarding, and I'm so excited to share this evening with all of you.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project so far, whether you've bought a ticket, shared our posts, volunteered your time, joined the cast, or simply cheered us on. Every bit of support has helped make this event possible.

I hope you'll join us on June 13 for a night of incredible performances, community, and celebration.

CabarSlay: A Pride Cabaret
June 13, 2026
7:00 PM
Community Baptist Church
28W444 Main Street, Warrenville, IL 60555

Tickets are available now:
https://cur8.com/41119/project/139093

A portion of the proceeds from CabarSlay will benefit Youth Outlook.

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