Lawrence County Arts Council

09/02/2026

HAPPENING NOW!

INSPIRED BY LOCAL HISTORY!
The Lawrence County Arts Council announces open auditions for their original fall production of 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 & 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, a story inspired by the true life events leading up to the murder of Georgine Lyon, the 1952 Lawrence Township High School Librarian. Come be a part of this tragic tale born from the ashes of reality!..
Download the audition packet from our website: https://lawrencecountyartscouncil.org/shows..
When: September 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Where: The Pearl Centre, 1001 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL
Who: Anyone ages 9th Grade through Adults
Callbacks: September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Show Dates: November 5-8 & 12-15, 2026 (Double performances on Saturdays)
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 618-554-7988
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09/02/2026

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09/01/2026

TODAY & TOMORROW!
Mere blocks from where tragedy struck, the Lawrence County Arts Council will host open auditions for their original fall production of 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 & 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, a story inspired by the true life events leading up to the murder of Georgine Lyon, the 1952 Lawrence Township High School Librarian. Come be a part of this tragic tale born from the ashes of reality!..
Download the audition packet from our website: https://lawrencecountyartscouncil.org/shows..
When: September 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Where: The Pearl Centre, 1001 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL
Who: Anyone ages 9th Grade through Adults
Callbacks: September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Show Dates: November 5-8 & 12-15, 2026 (Double performances on Saturdays)
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 618-554-7988
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08/31/2026

TOMORROW!
The Lawrence County Arts Council will host open auditions for their original fall production of 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 & 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, a story inspired by the true life events leading up to the murder of Georgine Lyon, the 1952 Lawrence Township High School Librarian. Come be a part of this tragic tale born from the ashes of reality!..
Download the audition packet from our website: https://lawrencecountyartscouncil.org/shows..
When: September 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Where: The Pearl Centre, 1001 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL
Who: Anyone ages 9th Grade through Adults
Callbacks: September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Show Dates: November 5-8 & 12-15, 2026 (Double performances on Saturdays)
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 618-554-7988
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08/30/2026

TUESDAY!
The Lawrence County Arts Council will host open auditions for their original fall production of 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 & 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, a story inspired by the true life events leading up to the murder of Georgine Lyon, the 1952 Lawrence Township High School Librarian. Come be a part of this tragic tale born from the ashes of reality!..
Download the audition packet from our website: https://lawrencecountyartscouncil.org/shows..
When: September 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Where: The Pearl Centre, 1001 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL
Who: Anyone ages 9th Grade through Adults
Callbacks: September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Show Dates: November 5-8 & 12-15, 2026 (Double performances on Saturdays)
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 618-554-7988
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08/27/2026

Thinking of auditioning for 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 & 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧? Check out these character descriptions, who are fictionalized persons based on real life people. Come be a part of bringing local history to the stage!..
Download the audition packet from our website: https://lawrencecountyartscouncil.org/shows..
When: September 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Where: The Pearl Centre, 1001 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL
Who: Anyone ages 9th Grade through Adults
Callbacks: September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Show Dates: November 5-8 & 12-15, 2026 (Double performances on Saturdays)
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 618-554-7988
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08/26/2026

With heavy hearts, the Lawrence County Arts Council joins the world in mourning the passing of the extraordinary Dolly Parton.
We're thankful for the characters she brought us, such as Truvy in Steel Magnolias and Doralee in 9 to 5. We're honored that we've gotten to share in bringing those characters and stories to our local community.
Thank you, Dolly.

08/25/2026

Thanks to Blazer 91.1 WVUB for allowing us to visit your Community Connection to talk about our upcoming original production of 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 & 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, a story inspired by the true life events leading up to the murder of Georgine Lyon, the 1952 Lawrence Township High School Librarian...
Download the audition packet from our website: https://lawrencecountyartscouncil.org/shows..
When: September 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Where: The Pearl Centre, 1001 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL
Who: Anyone ages 9th Grade through Adults
Callbacks: September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Show Dates: November 5-8 & 12-15, 2026 (Double performances on Saturdays)
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 618-554-7988
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08/13/2026

INSPIRED BY LOCAL HISTORY!
The Lawrence County Arts Council announces open auditions for their original fall production of 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 & 𝙈𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧, a story inspired by the true life events leading up to the murder of Georgine Lyon, the 1952 Lawrence Township High School Librarian. Come be a part of this tragic tale born from the ashes of reality!..
Download the audition packet from our website: https://lawrencecountyartscouncil.org/shows..
When: September 1 & 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Where: The Pearl Centre, 1001 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL
Who: Anyone ages 9th Grade through Adults
Callbacks: September 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT
Show Dates: November 5-8 & 12-15, 2026 (Double performances on Saturdays)
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 618-554-7988
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