Drury Lane collecting materials for face masks

On Monday, April 27, between 7 and 9 p.m., Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace will host a drive-through donation event, accepting fabric and elastic to support the efforts of theatrical seamstresses who are sewing and donating fabric masks for health care workers, first responders and others in need across the Chicago area.

During the donation drive, Drury Lane's facade will be illuminated in blue as a tribute to front-line health care workers.

The blue lights have been donated by Midwest Conference Services and will turn on at 7 p.m. and remain lit throughout the evening.

To donate, simply drive up to Drury Lane's front doors at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, and drop off your fabric and elastic.

Participants should remain in their vehicles at all times, and social distancing guidelines will be adhered to during this event.

The donations for creating masks are part of the partnership between the University of Illinois-Chicago's College of Architecture, Design and the Arts and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

This partnership has yielded more than 14,000 face masks for those in need.

At the request of the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Drury Lane is specifically seeking 100% cotton quilting-style fabric that is at least 12 inches wide by 12 inches tall.

Ideal elastic is one-quarter-inch flat braided elastic that is at least 7 inches long.

For information on the UIC-Shakespeare Theater partnership, visit today.uic.edu/uic-shakespeare-theater-partnership-supplies-5000-masks-to-ui-health-leads-to-work-for-many.