Stagecraft Collective

12/25/2025

✨🎭 Happy Holidays from the Stagecraft Collective 🎭✨

As the year comes to a close, our hearts are full of gratitude and hope. This season reminds us that theatre—like the holidays—is about family, love, connection, and belonging. Whether you’ve joined us in conversation, supported our vision, or simply believe in what we’re building, you are part of our Stagecraft family. 💙

We are creating more than programs—we are creating a home. A space where creativity is encouraged, voices are heard, differences are celebrated, and everyone is welcome exactly as they are. No matter your age, background, or experience, there is a place for you at Stagecraft Collective.

As we look ahead, we are incredibly excited about what’s to come—new workshops, new opportunities, new collaborations, and the start of something truly special. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to grow this community together.

From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with warmth, joy, love, and togetherness. Here’s to dreaming big, building boldly, and stepping into the future side by side. ✨

With gratitude and love,
💙 The Stagecraft Collective 💙

12/15/2025

💙 THANK YOU! 💙

Thank you to everyone who attended our Stagecraft Collective Holiday Fundraiser this past weekend and helped make the day so special. Your support and holiday spirit truly meant the world to us.

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing volunteers for making everything run smoothly, and to Broadway Droputs for their hilarious improv performance that brought so much laughter to the afternoon.

A big thank you to Santa for spreading cheer and making the day magical for all the kiddos! 🎅✨

We’re also thankful to Love Smiles for sponsoring the event and leading a wonderful book drive, and to Wesley United Methodist Church for hosting us and supporting our mission.

✨ This was just the beginning — stay tuned for exciting announcements as we continue working toward our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey. 🎭💙

12/12/2025

🚨🎄 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎄🚨
You do NOT want to miss this!

Join us TOMORROW at 2 PM for the Stagecraft Collective Holiday Fundraiser — a festive afternoon full of music, laughter, and holiday magic!

✨ 🎅 Santa Claus visit
📸 Professional Santa photos (digital + printed options!)
🎶 Caroling
😂 Improv performance by Broadway Dropouts
🎁 Raffles & prizes
☕ Hot chocolate & snacks
🌱 Holiday Vendors
📚 Love Smiles book drive (new, unused books welcome!)

📍 Wesley United Methodist Church
🕑 2:00 PM

This event helps us grow as we work toward our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status — come support local theatre, community arts, and make holiday memories!

👉 RSVP: https://forms.gle/YCveBbKmVskBwW2k7

🎭🎄 Bring the family. Bring a friend. Don’t miss it! 🎄🎭

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Stagecraft Collective! 🧡🎭
Today, we are especially grateful for the community that continues to believe in our mission: creating a safe, inclusive, joy-filled space where artists of all ages can learn, grow, and tell their stories.

As we work toward our 501(c)(3) status and prepare for a bright 2026 season of workshops, cabarets, improv shows, and creative exploration, your support means the world. Every message, share, donation, and kind word reminds us why we’re building something special together.

🍪 Join us for our next big moment:
Stagecraft Holiday Fundraiser — Dec 13th!
Featuring carolers, photos with Santa, raffles, and a short performance by Broadway Dropouts
Register here: https://forms.gle/YCveBbKmVskBwW2k7

From our theatre family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨
Here’s to community, creativity, and everything we’ll build in the seasons ahead.

11/19/2025

🎄✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨🎄

🎄✨ Stagecraft Collective Holiday Fundraiser ✨🎄
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at 2 PM
📍 Wesley United Methodist Church – 14 N May St, Aurora, IL
Proudly sponsored by Love Smiles

Kick off the holiday season with an afternoon of festive fun!

🎶 Live caroling
😂 Improv performance by Broadway Dropouts
🎅 Photos with Santa

📚 Love Smiles Holiday Book Drive
Bring NEW books, coloring/drawing books, or coloring supplies for children (birth–18) battling cancer. These will be added to their Bags of Love for kids undergoing treatment.
More info: www.love-smiles.org

✨ Please register in advance!
Help us plan seating, activities, and Santa’s meet-and-greet by filling out our short event registration form.
👉 Registration link - https://forms.gle/Yp1BF98Q2Ffk3oaVA

Join us for holiday magic, community, and giving back! ❄️❤️

06/16/2025

🎭🏃‍♀️ Stagecraft Collective is proud to sponsor Love Smiles' 4th Annual Fox Trot 5K! 🏃‍♂️🎭

Join us for a day full of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the beautiful Bedford Park District (6652 S 78th Ave, Bedford Park, IL 60501)! Whether you’re walking, running, or just soaking up the good vibes, there’s something for everyone! 💛

🎶 Live music
🎟️ Raffles
👹 Monsters on Mill Street
📚 Special appearance by author Sarah Sparks!

This is a fantastic event for a great cause, and we’re thrilled to be part of it. Not signed up yet? There’s still time! 👉 Register here:(https://runsignup.com/.../IL/BedfordPark/LoveSmilesFoxTrot5K) and bring the whole family for a fun-filled day!

So excited to share our sponsors for this year's Fox Trot 5K.

A huge thank you to Bedford Park District, Racevice Smokehouse and Grill, Kimberly Burbank - Thrivent, , Monsters on Mill Street, Stagecraft Collective,

It's not too late to sign up https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/BedfordPark/LoveSmilesFoxTrot5K