RLC performs 'FAME'

INA, Ill. (November 13, 2024)—Rend Lake College told the story of the School of Performing Arts in the midst of auditioning applicants in the play FAME.

^{Top row, from L to R: Mason Swain (Michael), Chase Heinemeyer (Bruno), Lucas Sloan (Angelo), Braden Bruggen (Mario)}

^{Middle row, from L to R: Anna Phipps (Marianne), Danielle Skidmore (Phenicia), Penny Franzen (Mrs. Schwartz), Autum Thorpe (Miss Berg), Beverly Bain (Mrs. Sherwood), Daven Ort (Mr. Farrell), Chuck Lawrence (Mr. Shorofsky), Cadence Morgan (Deirdre), Jaden Nichols (Joy), Victoria Bocock (Nicole)}

^{Bottom row, from L to R: Payton Heater, Brooke McGovern (Lydia), Emalee McPeak (Coco), Conner Teriet (Ralph), Emma Milby (Doris), Beckett Wilder (Montgomery), Isaiah Shrum (Leroy), Brianna Johnson (Shirley/Mistress of Ceremonies), Abby Partain (Hilary)}

This play, directed by Tracey Webb, explored, "dramatic riches developed in this play as the various students interact with each other and with their teachers—who must present a tough exterior, but who care so very much—create an exciting theatrical tapestry in this useful and fulfilling play."

Like the School of Performing Arts, this play goes to the essence of young people and of theatre.