OPALGA Goes “The Full Monty”
Following up on the success of the theatre event held earlier this year at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre, OPALGA is now partnering with the Village Players Theatre of Oak Park to present another fun-filled evening of live theatre. In order to help celebrate Pride month in June, OPALGA has reserved the entire theatre for the evening of Saturday, June 14, as the Village Players put on their production of the acclaimed Broadway hit, “The Full Monty.” The plot of the show concerns six unemployed men who, low on cash, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their friends’ enthusiasm about a touring company of professionals. As they prepare for the show, working through their fears and self-consciousness, they overcome their anxieties and find strength in their camaraderie.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Village Players and Carl Occhipinti [Artistic Director of the Village Players and director of this production] and their support of OPALGA, our members are in for another fun evening,” said OPALGA Co-Chair Mike Cochran. “For only $40 per person, each individual will be able to partake of an open bar before the show, have some hors d’oeuvres, and then enjoy the production. Since each ticket purchased will include a $15 donation to OPALGA, we can raise $3,000 in one evening, which is just amazing.”
Tickets will be available through The OPALGA Center, and members should call Jan at 708-848-0273 to make their reservations. There are 200 seats in the theatre, and the organization hopes to achieve that magical standard of success in the theatre: a sellout!
“In addition,” Cochran added, “although it has not been officially confirmed, I have it on good authority that the cast is being true to the Broadway original and will actually… well, let’s just say that they will deliver the full package at the end of the show. That should certainly help sell a few tickets to the boys.”
Mark your calendar now to join OPALGA on Saturday, June 14, for “The Full Monty.” The Village Players Theatre is located at 1010 W. Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302.
