http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic Epic Theatre Company is an ensemble of artists dedicated to presenting quality entertainment that will educate and inspire while exploring the human condition. ETC was founded to provide opportunities and hands-on learning experiences for a community of artists striving to develop mentally, physically, and spiritually. We believe that all art is God's art. By producing excellent live theatre, that examines the joys and struggles of life's journey, we hope to empower people to find their way back to God, as they examine the life He has given. http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2839 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2839 This Saturday night, from 7:30pm-9pm in the Yellow Box Theater, CSI: YB presents, "Laughs for Piper" - a Comedy Sketch Improv show to benefit team member, Paul O'Connor's niece, Piper. See her story below...On November 3rd, 2011, Piper Faith Zohner was born. Piper was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, a congenital heart defect where the left side of the heart is grossly underdeveloped, or in Piper's case, not there at all. At just five days old, Piper had her first surgery and came through like a rockstar. She seemed to be doing very well and making progress quickly. By mid-November she began having some decreased cardiac output and started a slow decline. On January 3rd Piper came through her valve repair and the surgeons were able to take her leak from severe down to mild. Shortly before 12pm on 2/28 Piper's new heart was placed in her chest, and shortly after 12am on 2/29, Piper's new heart began to beat. Now, with the selfless donation from a family we have never met, we are able to start Piper's long road to recovery and will be able to finally bring our baby girl home.Please come out and enjoy a night of laughs, as we support this amazing little girl and her courageous fight!  Tickets are only $5 at the door, and all proceeds go directly to Piper's family.  See you there! Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:38:26 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2341 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2341 This weekend, December 16, 17 and 18 at the Naperville Yellow Box are the final three performances of Let It Be Christmas - A Rock-Opera nativity story told in one act featuring the Christmas story and set to the timeless music of the Beatles.  Tickets are going fast so be sure to reserve your spot online!December 16 at 7:30 PMDecember 17 at 8 PMDecember 18 at 3 PMAlso, check out these great photos from last weekend of the show courtesy of Satisfaction Photography! http://www.flickr.com/photos/epictheatrecompany/sets/72157628390284059/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:40:36 -0800 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2316 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2316 Let It Be Christmas opens tomorrow night, Friday, 12/9/11 at 7:30pm, and runs for six performances only (12/9-11 and 12/16-18) at the Yellow Box in Naperville.  You don't want to miss all the changes and new improvements we've made to an already amazing show! Let It Be Christmas is a Rock-Opera Nativity Story, told in one act, using the timeless music of the Beatles to tell the greatest story of all time . . .(no, not the Prodigal Son story), the story of Jesus'birth!  Get your tickets now, because online reservations are filling up, and we don't want any of you fighting over seats to see Epic Theatre's longest running and most popular hit musical. Click here to get your tickets now! Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:21:00 -0800 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2294 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2294 Let It Be Christmas is back, and better than ever!  If you think you've seen it before, that you've been there, done that think again!  You don't want to miss our EPIC production this Christmas season!  Last year, we took the show on the road, and traveled to several of Community's campuses with a more scaled-down, concert version of the show.  But this year, we are sitting down for two weekends, six shows total, at the Yellow Box in Naperville, so we can return to the fully staged, spectacle version of our most popular and longest running hit musical.  You wont want to miss the many changes and additions to this years production:  We've added the roles of Elizabeth and Herod to our telling of the nativity story, with new songs like, In My Life and Across the Universe.  We have a brand new and extremely talented cast of Shepherds, Angels, and Wise Men, with many faces and voices that will be recognizable from previous years productions.  Many new orchestrations have been arranged for the original favorite Beatles tunes.  New and improved staging and choreography will delight and entertain your entire family!  And, of course, you wont want to miss Renea Taylor and the Romeoville Gospel Choir as they bring the house down with the title song, Let It Be.  Let It Be Christmas is also a great opportunity for you to invite your friends, neighbors, and extended family to church with you, who might be far from God.  Its is the perfect mix of the Christmas story and pop culture, and you'll love how well the timeless music of the Beatles is used to tell the greatest story of all time.  Let It Be Christmas runs Dec. 9-11, and 16-18 (Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm) and is less than 90 minutes in duration.  Tickets are only $10 for Adults and Students, and $5 for Kids, ages 11 and under.  Don't be the Fool on the Hill who misses the show this year.  Get your tickets now by clicking below!  LET IT BE!Friday, Dec 9 at 7:30 PMSaturday, Dec 10 at 8 PMSunday, Dec 11 at 3 PMFriday, Dec 16 at 7:30 PMSaturday, Dec 17 at 8 PMSunday, Dec 18 at 3 PM Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:18:50 -0800 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2251 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2251 Tickets are on sale now for Epic Theatre Company's production of Let It Be Christmas - a rock opera Nativity story told in one act.  This will be the 4th smash year of Let It Be Christmas and all performances this year will be held at the Naperville Yellow Box, Dec 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18.   If you have not seen Let It Be Christmas before it's a must see yearly Christmas event at Community!  Through the music of the Beatles, hear and see the Christmas story told as you have never have before.  Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 for Adults / Students and $5 for kids 11 and under.   If you would like to give your donation early and reserve your tickets online you can do so below.   See you at the show!Friday, Dec 9 at 7:30 PMSaturday, Dec 10 at 8 PMSunday, Dec 11 at 3 PMFriday, Dec 16 at 7:30 PMSaturday, Dec 17 at 8 PMSunday, Dec 18 at 3 PM Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:22:36 -0800 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/arts/p/2212 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/arts/p/2212 Auditions are done and rehearsals have begun for the 2011 Epic Theatre Company production of Let It Be Christmas - The Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George and Ringo.   Let it Be Christmas is a full scale production of the Christmas story, set to the music of the Beatles and it's back by popular demand.  All performances will be at the Naperville Yellow Box.  December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18.  Tickets will be available soon right here for a donation of $10 for adults and students, and $5 for kids.   Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:57:33 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2122 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2122 CSI: YB is back with another night of Comedy Sketch Improv at the YB Theater!  To round up the Big Idea series, "IDK" Community's home team Improv troupe, CSI: YB, invites you to bring out the whole family for another night of laughs as we present IDK - I Do KOMEDY!   Its totally worth at least $4 and the $5 ticket price will get you nearly two hours of completely improvised comedy entertainment, and all the proceeds go directly to Julie Wozniak - A long time Community Attender and Improv team member who is struggling with Cancer.  Special guest opening performance by Stand-Up Comedian, Brian Prunty and Blake Grigsby.    Don't miss out on this family-friendly night of fun! Saturday, October 15, 7:30 PM at the Naperville Yellow Box Theater. Tickets  are $5 at the door. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:08:49 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2121 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2121 Let it Be Christmas, The Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George and Ringo is coming again to Community's Naperville Yellow Box in December.  If you would like to audition, all the info you need is below: Audition Dates: Oct. 19th and 20th  (7:30-9:30pm) Callbacks on Oct. 22nd (9:30am-12noon)  ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLEWhat to preparePlease sing 32 bars of a Beatles song.  Accompanist provided.  Please bring sheet music in your key.  Also, if you play an instrument, you can accompany yourself.In addition, please prepare a brief monologue or scripture reading, no more than one minute in length.  Does not need to be memorized.  What to do:Please email Casting Director, Kristi Bramlett at kvkbramlett@aol.com with subject line: LIBC AUDITION, and request a one hour time slot for ONE of the two audition days (e.g. Wed. Oct. 19th, 7:30-8:30pm).  If we need to see you read or sing for a specific role, we will call you back for a time slot on Saturday, Oct. 22nd Location:  Community Christian Church - Yellow Box1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville, IL 60540Rehearsals begin:  October 26thTech Week:  Dec. 4th -8th Production dates:Dec. 9th 11th, and 16th 18th   Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:54:54 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2050 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2050 Children of Eden is in its final week and there are only three shows left! Friday, Sept 23 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, Sept 24 at 8 PM and Sunday, Sept 25 at 3 PM.  All performances take place at the Naperville Yellow Box, 1635 Emerson Lane in Naperville, IL, 60540.  Tickets are available online for purchase here.    Children of Eden is great for the whole family and its a great performance to invite your friends to.  Check out some of the pictures from our performance below:http://www.flickr.com/photos/epictheatrecompany/sets/72157627692844348/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:14:03 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2011 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/2011 Community kicks off Ignite this weekend with a brand new series, Love at Last Sight and EPIC Theatre Company is right in line with the Big Idea as they open their current production, Children of Eden.  Based on the book of Genesis, Children of Eden is a powerful musical storytelling of love at first sight when the Father creates the heavens and the earth, and breathes life into His first children, Adam and Eve.  More than just a Bible story put to music, Children of Eden explores the difficulties in all of our relationships, with each other, with the earth, and with our Father who created us, and who desires to be a part of making all of our relationships last.  With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (creator of Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin) and book by John Caird (Les Miserables), ETC's production of Children of Eden is the perfect opportunity for you to invite your friends, family, and neighbors, who might be far from God to a musical production that just so happens to take place at a church! This musicals message is universal, and the talent of this cast and crew will bring you to your feet!  Tickets are extremely affordable, and you can bring the whole family.  Children of Eden runs two weekends only at the Yellow Box in Naperville. September 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25.  Click here to reserve your tickets now!   And like us on Facebook at Epic Theatre Company!. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:57:33 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/1930 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/1930 Epic Theatre Company and The School of Performing Arts are proud to present the production of Children of Eden, September 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 at the Naperville Yellow Box.  Children of Eden is a beautiful story musical from Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin and Wicked) and John Caird (Les Miserables).  Freely based on the story of Genesis, Children of Eden is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that "the hardest part of love is letting go".Tickets are available online for purchase by clicking the links below, or you may purchase tickets at The School of Performing Arts located at Historic Downtown 5th Avenue Station, 200 East 5th Ave, Suite 132, Naperville, IL 60563.  Tickets prices:  Adults $15, Students $10 and Children $5Friday, September 16 at 7:30 PMSaturday, September 17 at 8 PMSunday, September 18 at 3 PMFriday, September 23 at 7:30 PMSaturday, September 24 at 8 PMSunday, September 25 at 3 PM Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:35:11 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/groups/news/p/1774 http://communitychristian.org/groups/news/p/1774 Don't miss your last chance to see Epic Theatre Company's performance of Irma Vep tonight at 7:30 PM at the Naperville Yellow Box. Pre-show ticket sales are available online here, or you can purchase tickets at the door. Adults $15, Students $10 and Kids $5. The show is great for all ages and you won't be disappointed by this funny, quick change comedy featuring our very own Eric and Elic Bramlett. Take a look at some photos from our shows so far! http://www.flickr.com/photos/epictheatrecompany/sets/72157627118207391/ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:43:56 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/groups/news/p/1195 http://communitychristian.org/groups/news/p/1195 Final rehearsals are in full swing for Epic Theatre Company's production of The Mystery or Irma Vep.  Take a look at the photos to get a sneak peak for what's in store!  Performances for Irma Vep will take place at the Naperville Yellow Box Theatre, July 21 - 24 at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are on sale online at www.epictheatrecompany.org.  Don't miss it!http://www.flickr.com/photos/epictheatrecompany/sets/72157627118207391/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:43:35 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/groups/news/p/1167 http://communitychristian.org/groups/news/p/1167 Time is running out!  Get your tickets now!  Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see The Bramlett Brothers perform in their very first full-length play together!  Epic Theatre Company presents, The Mystery of Irma Vep!  On the heels of the highly successful "Fringe" series at Community, Epic Theatre Company has chosen to produce this classic Charles Ludlam play, suitable for the whole family.  This Obie-winning gothic spoof, was once the most-produced play in America and is considered one of the funniest American plays of the last quarter-century.  It is a side-splitting, pseudo-scary, but mostly silly, quick-change comedy of Epic proportions, where two Bramletts will play all eight characters!  Even Jane, the maid of the Hillcrest estate, understands the Big Idea of the play, when she says, "It's hard to convince people of the supernatural. Most people have enough trouble believing in the natural!"  The Mystery of Irma Vep is a limited engagement and runs four nights only!  Tickets are only $15 for Adults, $10 for Students, and $5 for Kids, 11 and under.  The Mystery of Irma Vep runs July 21st-24th, at 7:30 pm, at the Yellow Box Theater, 1635 Emerson Lane, in Naperville.  Get your tickets here or visit epictheatrecompany.org.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glLvC0e-4rQ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:57:17 -0700 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/1141 http://communitychristian.org/ministries/epic/p/1141 Its not too late to reserve your tickets for Epic Theatre Company's production of Irma Vep!  Come and watch the Bramlett brothers play eight separate characters, complete with costume changes in this crazy gothic spoof.  Tickets are available online for purchase.  All performances will be held at the Naperville Yellow Box Theater, July 21 - 24 at 7:30 PM.  So what are you waiting for?  Click here and get your tickets before they run out!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY1Is92JnF8 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:32:56 -0700