Children’s Theatre’s best singers shine in summer show

Submitted by Children’s Theatre of Elgin

The Children’s Theatre of Elgin will usher in a new era with “iSing: Sounds of a New Generation” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive.

When Allison Cherry stepped onto the CTE stage in 1992 as a second-grader, she never dreamed that she would one day end up running the show. But 20 years later, as writer and director of CTE and Fox Valley Theatre Company’s annual combined summer show, she is leading a whole new generation of artistic staff, most of whom grew up performing with CTE/FVTC.

While its summer show features talented students, “iSing” will showcase a collection of the best vocalists CTE/FVTC has ever cast in a single show.

“It was extremely difficult to hand out solos this year due to the overwhelming amount of talent, but that is a fantastic problem to have,” Cherry said. “We are taking the summer show in a new direction, but cast members are enthusiastic because they came in with many of the songs already on their iPods. With the natural talent and added excitement of a new generation music, I know it’s going to be a great show.”

Tickets are $10 each and available at the ECC box office, 1700 Spartan Drive, by calling (847) 622-0300 or online at tickets.elgin.edu. For information, visit CTE/FVTC’s website, www.cteelgin.com.