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This week’s episode of Out and About is a follow-up to part 1 of WCBU's local theatre coverage that focused on theatre's past. This episode focuses on the future of live local theatre in Greater Peoria. Host Jenn Gordon is joined by Nicki Haschke from Peoria Players Theatre, Chip Joyce from Corn Stock Theatre, and Nona Buster from the Artistic Community Theatre of Pekin. You’ll hear about how these organizations made it through the pandemic, where they are at now, and what they need from the community to keep live local theatre strong in the Greater Peoria region.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jenn Gordon talks with Aaron Elwell from Peoria Players Theatre about their upcoming production of “Holiday Inn – The New Irving Berlin Musical”.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Chris Peterlin, Melissa Hucal, and Jeremie Glass join Jenn Gordon to talk about Corn Stock Theatre’s current production “The ReGifters”.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Jessie Williams and Dyson Ramey join Jenn Gordon to talk about the Central Illinois Ballet’s upcoming production of “The Nutcracker”. Dyson is one of several new professional dancers who have joined the company this year. He will be performing the iconic role of the Nutcracker.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Artistic Director Ian Thatcher and Executive Director Wendy Thomasson join host Jenn Gordon to talk about the Peoria Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker.

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Director Mary Ellen Ulrich and student performer Lily Carmack join host Jenn Gordon to talk about Community Children’s Theatre’s production of "Annie Jr.".

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jerry Kolb and artist Preston Jackson about the Peoria Heights Earth Day Garden Celebration, taking place this Saturday, April 22 at the Peoria Heights Public Library.

On this week’s Out and About, Chelsea Carmona and artist Rick “Dienzo” Blanco joins host Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright to talk about ArtHaus Peoria, an exciting new event featuring studio and historic home tours with four world renowned artists taking place April 21-23.

On this week’s Out and About during Jazz Appreciation Month, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Dr. Todd Kelly and Jim Kidder about the Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra, performing this Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m. at the Dingeldine Music Center.

On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Madison Boedecker and Jarod Hazzard about Peoria Player’s upcoming production of the Tony nominated musical "The Wedding Singer,” directed by Robin Hunt.