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You Can't Take It With You

Start
10/17/2024

7:00 PM

End
10/19/2024

7:00 PM

Location
Barnes Performing Arts Center 4250 Route 71, Oswego, Illinois 6054

You Can’t Take It With You is a delightful comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman that explores the charming chaos of a quirky family. Set in the 1930s, the play centers on the Sycamore family, whose unconventional lifestyle and whimsical hobbies are a source of constant amusement and bewilderment. When the daughter, Alice, falls in love with a wealthy young man, her family’s eccentricities clash hilariously with his more conventional background. Through witty dialogue and heartwarming scenes, the play celebrates the joy of living life on one's own terms and the importance of love and acceptance. With its endearing characters and timeless humor, join Standing O Theatre Company in their version of "You Can’t Take It With You" a joyful reminder that happiness often comes from embracing who we truly are!

Ticket Price:
$8 students and senior citizens $12 adults

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Division Representatives

Michelle Bayer
Expires 2025

Michelle DePasquale-Bayer has taught theatre and biology at Oak Park and River Forest High School for 25 years and currently serves as the Director of Theatre and Performing Arts Department Chair. In 2014 Michelle received the Huskie Booster Club outstanding faculty award, and in 2020 she received Maine West Fine Arts Alumni Award. She is currently directing the Illinois High School Theatre Festival’s All-State production. She is excited to represent secondary theatre on the ITA Board.

Ryan Lambert
Expires 2025

Ryan Lambert is a history teacher at at Farmington Central High School, where he is also the theatre director. He was the 2023 Executive Director of Illinois High School Theatre Festival and is so proud of the students and staff that built a magical festival where we asked ourselves "Are You Living or Just Existing?" He has served on the Festival Committee in a variety of positions and was the 2019 Co-Producer for the All-State production of In the Heights. He is looking forward to building relationships with other directors from across the state as the Secondary Representative for the Illinois Theatre Association.