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AUDITIONS FOR CHARLOTTE'S WEB POSTPONED

 Charlotte's Web auditions have been postponed to late February.
Watch this spot for updated auditions dates, coming in late February.

AUDITIONS FOR SONGS, SCENES and STEPS January 12 & 16

Instead, we will hold auditions for a Songs, Scenes and Steps a review of our favorite theatre moments.  To audition, prepare a monologue, or read a provided monologue, if you want to sing, prepare a song, if you want to dance, be dressed for dance and ready to learn a short combination.

Auditions are Monday, January 12 6:00 to 7:30 OR Friday, January 16 6:00 to 7:30. 

All children, teens and adults welcome.  No experience necessary. 

23 Miles South Theatre is fully accessible. Enter via the ramp on the east side of the church.

23 Miles South Theatre is fully accessible. Enter via the ramp on the east side of the church.

23 Miles South Theatre is fully accessible. Enter via the ramp on the east side of the church.

23 Miles South Theatre is fully accessible. Enter via the ramp on the east side of the church.

23 Miles South Theatre is fully accessible. Enter via the ramp on the east side of the church.

23 Miles South Theatre is fully accessible. Enter via the ramp on the east side of the church.

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Our Location

Our stage is located at 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood in the lower level of Abundant Grace Church (formerly St. Paul).  Use the west side, down the stairs door.

Who We Are

Our Story

Founded in 2017, 23 Miles South started as a small group of performers who wanted to bring their love of the arts to the community. Over the years, we've grown into a thriving performing community theatre specializing in youth and teen programming.

Our Philosophy

At 23 Miles South, we believe that the performing arts have the power to transform lives. We strive to make the arts accessible to all, create a supportive and inclusive environment where actors can explore their creativity, build confidence, and connect with others.

Get to Know Us

Theatre in Homewood, Illinois

Located 23 Miles South of Chicago in Homewood, Illinois - we are your community theatre!  At 23 Miles South, we believe that the performing arts have the power to transform lives and enrich communities.

Something for everyone

Plays, musicals, youth theatre, classes - whatever your interest, we will find it here.  Friendly, affordable theatre, close to home. 

THat time we hired Brian Seay from WGN

See it here:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=431069572127154

23 Miles south perform at the WGN Block party

See it here:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=309072293038561

A Christmas Carol

Watch 23 Miles South's A Christmas Carol, recorded live on December 23, 2020

Directed by Rich Pniewski


Voices


Watch 23 Miles South's Voices: A Kaleidoscope of Dramatic Performances, featuring actors from 23 Miles South Theatre performing their favorite monologues.

Directed by Rich Pniewski

Video edited by Anne Colton

Thank you to all of the actors who participated!

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    Support the Arts in the South Suburbs

    Your support and contributions will enable us to offer a robust program of theater and performing arts in our community. Your generous donation will fund our mission to give a voice to those who are often unheard.  23 Miles South Theatre, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) and donations are tax deductable as allowed by law.

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    Our Stage

    Located 23 Miles South of Chicago in the Homewood

    Our stage is in the lower level of Abundant Grace Church (formerly St. Paul) at 182nd and Dixie Highway in Homewood.  Use the west side, down the stairs door.  For accessible entry, use the east side front door and ring the bell for entry.

    Play submissions

    How to submit your play for consideration

    23 Miles South accepts submissions of full length and one act plays with a focus on female or other marginalized people as main characters and a primarily female cast. We especially need plays for young actors with strong female roles.  Send your play, synopsis and character descriptions to 23milessouth@gmail.com with "play submission" in the subject line.   If selected for production, playwright will receive a royalty payment.

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