Monroe County Civic Theater is entering into its 35th season as Bloomington’s only all-volunteer community theater company. First up, director Becky Stapf brings us The Importance of Being Earnest In a Pandemic, an adaptation of
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Making Magic Behind the Scenes – Meet Stage Manager Dorothy Granger!
There's a good chance you've seen Dorothy at an MCCT show. She's usually dressed all in black and she's making sure the show happens from behind the curtain. As a seasoned Stage Manager, Dorothy is
Continue ReadingMeet Mr. Peach – Steve Scott
Steve Scott becomes Mr. Peach in Farndale Macbeth As we get closer to our Farndale Macbeth opening, we want to introduce you to some of our cast and crew. First up is Steve Scott. Steve has been
Continue ReadingActor Profile: All Hail the King (Lear). Roy Sillings has never been better as King Lear
Roy Sillings has been a part of MCCT for years, playing many roles and challenging the actors that work with him to be better than they have ever been before. As Lear, Roy is every
Continue ReadingActor Profile: Marty Cusato joins MCCT as the Fool in King Lear!
Marty Cusato makes his MCCT debut in King Lear this weekend! We asked him why he joined MCCT and why Lear matters today. What made you audition for Lear? I wanted to get involved with
Continue ReadingCrew Profile: B. Stryker DeLong Creates Lear’s World with Fabric and Imagination.
B. Stryker DeLong has been behind the scenes and on stage with MCCT for years. We caught up with her amidst costuming and chaos to talk about why she supports local theater and how costuming
Continue ReadingActor Profile: Gwen Livesay says goodbye to Bloomington with a Tour de Force as Cordelia in King Lear
Gwen Livesay has made the Bloomington Theater scene her home for several years. As she prepares to move after the close of the show, we talked to her about Cordelia, theater, and what it all
Continue ReadingCrew Profile: Emily McGee Celebrates Her Directorial Debut with Uncertainty
When Uncertainty came to life the first time, Emily McGee portrayed Werner Heisenberg. This time around, she is stepping behind the curtain to make this hilarious show her directorial debut. In her career, Emily has been
Continue ReadingActor Profile: Mike Milam goes from MCCT Supporter to Cast Member in His Acting Debut
After years of supporting MCCT behind the scenes, Mike Milam braves the stage as Alonso in The Tempest. We asked him about why he made the transition from proud supporter to actor, and how his knowledge of
Continue ReadingActor Profile: As Ferdinand, Caleb Curtis Explores Bravery, Love and Loss
MCCT newcomer Caleb Curtis brings to life Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples, in The Tempest. We sat down with him before his MCCT debut to talk about dream roles, Ferdinand's love and uncertainty, and what makes being
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