Performing Arts Summer Theatre Academy

04/12/2026

Here are some photos of PASTA Alums Lily, Katie, Wells and Elyse from their weekend performances in Lake Bluff Middle School's production of "The Wizard of OZ."

04/08/2026

Congratulations to PASTA Alums Lily (The Jungle Book 2022), Wells (The Wizard of OZ 2021), Elyse (Alice in Wonderland 2022) and Katie (Alice in Wonderland 2022) who will be performing in Lake Bluff Middle School's Spring Musical "The Wizard of OZ" this coming weekend. Tom and Susie say "Break a Leg!"

03/23/2026

Congratulations to PASTA Alums Nico (Alice in Wonderland 2022), Brady (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2021), Eloise F. (Peter Pan 2021), Sarah (The Jungle Book 2022), Isabella (The Witches 2019), Eloise L. (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2021), Abby (Robin Hood 2019), Lily (Seussical 2020), Blake (Alice in Wonderland 2022) and Egan (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2019) who will be part of the cast and crew for Lake Forest High School's upcoming production of "The Drowsy Chaperone!" Break a leg from Tom and Susie!

02/09/2026

Congratulations to PASTA Alum Rylie Mills for winning Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks! Rylie was part of many PASTA plays including The Ugly Duckling, The Jungle Book and his signature role in The Wizard of OZ! The Cowardly Lion is now a Super Bowl champion! Way to go, Rylie! We couldn't be prouder!

08/26/2025

We found extra copies of 4 DVDs of PASTA Summer play performances. They are free for the taking! We have 2011 Peter Pan, 2012 The Wizard of OZ, 2013 The Little Mermaid and 2014 Alice in Wonderland. If you would like one or more, message us here.

08/26/2025

Another school year is upon us and theatre opportunities are just around the corner. Auditioning for a play? Need some direction? PASTA Director Tom is available for in-person acting coaching. Message us here.

07/26/2025

A nice article in the Chicago Tribune about Citadel Theatre's "The Queen's Museum" staged at Mellody Farm Open Lands in Lake Forest, IL. Articles like this help to sell tickets.....Wait a minute! The play closed already! Arrgghhh!

A theater not bound by walls or a building, a performance written to be performed out in nature, all characteristics of this weekend’s world premiere of The Queen’s Museum.

07/21/2025

After a 6-performance weekend run while dodging rain storms, Citadel Theatre's "The Queen's Museum" is in the book! It was a very, very good show! (And the Pirate Chief is taking a day off from plundering!) Arrrghhh!

07/17/2025

The cast of Citadel Theatre's "The Queen's Museum" is ready for Opening Night tomorrow at Mellody Farm Open Lands in Lake Forest! Tickets are available at citadeltheatre.org or at the door.

07/14/2025

Citadel Theatre's "The Queen's Museum" opens this Thursday for a weekend run at Mellody Farm Open Lands in Lake Forest, IL. Tickets available at citadeltheatre.org

07/11/2025

Here is a short video of our last rehearsal for Citadel Theatre's "The Queen's Museum" which opens next week in Mellody Farm Open Lands in Lake Forest, IL. Tickets are available at citadeltheatre.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggIKCxZZzFY

Our Summer musical runs July 17-20 at Lake Forest Open Lands. Get tickets at citadeltheatre.org