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    • 03/14/2025
    • 03/15/2025
    • 1500 East Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

    Annie - A perfect combination of street-smarts and optimism, Annie warms the hearts of the audience as we witness her rise from next to nothing in New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who left her at the orphanage years ago. 

    Location:
    Belvidere North High School
    1500 East Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

    Dates & Times: 
    Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

    Ticket Prices:
    $7 - $10 - Adult tickets are $10, ITA members can receive the child/senior pricing of $7

    Contact Information:
    Digital Box Office: our.show/bnhsannie Contact: dzimmerman@district100.com

    • 04/24/2025
    • 04/26/2025
    • Zion-Benton Township High School District 126

    Shrek, the Musical. Come see your favorite movie ogre and his friends come to life on our stage! Featuring a cast and crew of almost 75 Zee-Bees, this show will tickle your funny bone and touch your heart.

    Dates & Times:
    April 24, 25, 26 @ 7:00 pm

    Ticket Price:
    $10 for students, $13 for adults

    Contact info:
    Tickets sold only online: https://zbdrama.booktix.com

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 U.S. history teacher at at Hunters Lane High School. 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. 





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