ECC sets New York, London theater trips for spring

Elgin Community College will offer opportunities to travel to two of the world's greatest cities to experience a week of fine theatrical performances.

Each trip will be hosted by an experienced and knowledgeable guide who will ensure participants get the most from their visits.

In New York City, participants will spend time attending performances at venues on and off Broadway, and at fringe theaters.

In addition to viewing onstage action, participants can tour backstage and talk to the artists.

The tour is Mar. 25-30. The $1,750 per person cost covers air fare, hotel, theater tickets and selected tours and excursions.

In London, participants will take the ultimate theater trip, and experience the best of West End, Shakespearean, fringe and pub theater. The tour will be May 18 to 25. The $2,500 per person cost covers air fare, hotel, theater tickets, and selected tours and excursions.

Trips must be paid for upon registration. There are no refunds or cancellations. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. To register, call (847) 622-3036 or visit Web site www.elgin.edu/noncredit.

For more information on both trips, call Dr. Stephen Gray, ECC theater professor, at (847) 214-7472.