MISSION STATEMENT

The Loop Players of Harold Washington College is a 33 year-old theater company with a unique vision- to make the theatrical experience totally inclusive and bring every body "into the loop".

More than an educational theater, the Loop Players is a rich, cohesive mixture of students, dedicated amateurs and seasoned professionals with a history of more than 100 professional quality productions and a devoted, city-wide audience.

Founded by Director Sydney R. Daniels and co-producer, Yvonne Fegan, the Loop Players has explored every theatrical genre, every movement, every style. It has embraced every theatrical aspirant and devotee - every age, every race, every ethnic background and promoted color-blind casting before it was politically correct.

The Loop Players has trained and nurtured performers and technicians, educated audiences and introduced two generations of Chicagoans to the magic and the possibilities of live theater.

SHOWCASE RELEASE SPRING 'O7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 312.553.5988

STUDENT SHOWCASES OFFER PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT - FREE!

The Theatre and Speech Division of the English Department of Harold Washington College expands its Spring Showcases with a weeks worth of enjoyable and edifying entertainment absolutely free to the public.

On Monday, May 7 at 6:00 pm in Room 103, experience "Short Suite"- a Scintillating Theatrical Sampler. Short Suite is a delightfully varied show that features singers and their songs, solo actors with their monologues and directors and actors with their scenes.

On Tuesday, May 8 at 6:00 pm in Room 102, open your mind to "Frankly Speaking"- Speakers with an Attitude. Be prepared for a provocative evening of passionate discourse on subjects that are not necessarily politically correct. Frankly Speaking is an evening of highly-reasoned rants guaranteed to engage you, enrage you or maybe change your mind.

On Wednesday, May 9 at 4:30 pm in Room 102, enjoy "The Sculptured Word"- a Celebration of Oral Interpretation of various forms of literature featuring Speech students and members of the acclaimed Speech Team. You'll revel in the power of the spoken word.

Then, on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, these talented participants will perform in "Looptopia" - the Loop Alliance's inaugural marathon festival of the arts! It's a dazzling dusk til dawn celebration. Come out and play!