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Principia College to Stage Rare Play for Spring Performance

2 months ago
ELSAH - Principia College will present a play about the rise of fascism in one of the first fully-staged productions in the U.S. since the 1940s. “It Can’t Happen Here” will premiere at Principia College at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 29, March 1 and March 2, 2024, and 2 p.m. on March 2, 2024. Director Chrissy Steele said students have been rehearsing since the spring semester began, and they’re excited to share the story with audiences next week. “When we first started working on it, I felt like this was such a political play because there is this sense in our country of some people wanting a strong man, wanting someone to kind of come in and solve all of our problems, sort of a leaning toward authoritarianism. And so we felt like this play was really timely because it was dealing with some of those issues,” Steele explained. “But as we began work on it, we realized we can’t do a political play, we need to do a play that tells the story. An

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St. Louis County Charges Suspect For Leaving Scene Of Accident Resulting In Death While Driving While License Revoked

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Edvin Draganovic, 34 years of age, of the 8000 block of Pontiac Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63123, for Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Accident Resulting in Death and Driving While License Revoked/Suspended. A booking photo of Draganovic is attached. Draganovic is being held on $75,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Witness was southbound on Mackenzie when he observed Defendant's pickup truck pull up alongside witness at the intersection of Mackenzie and Gravois. Witness noted the color, size, and distinct decals of Defendant's truck. Witness observed Defendant's truck do a burnout at the intersection and immediately travel at a high rate of speed southbound. Defendant passed around

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The RFT Is Looking for a Few Good Summer Interns

2 months ago
If you still believe in the written word when everyone else is glued to TikTok, if you're determined to see past the spin and to the truth, you might have what it takes to write or take photos for the Riverfront Times. And we're looking for a few smart college students to join us this summer. Our internship program is super flexible but also offers the potential to do ambitious work on a part-time schedule.
Sarah Fenske

Alton Little Theater Set To Produce New Play "Alabama Story" Beginning In Mid March

2 months ago
ALTON - Alton Little Theater is thrilled to announce that it's received permission to produce Kenneth Jones' most notable play, ALABAMA STORY for eight performances from March 15th through the 24th. This was a quest for Director Lee Cox, who first learned of the play's existence in 2019 when the St. Louis Repertory Theater produced the work before it was even officially released as a publication. Cox fell in love with the beautifully written and staged work and became rather obsessed with obtaining production rights as soon as possible - no small feat for a play destined for greatness and only available to professional theatres! But Cox waited patiently, kept in touch with the playwright, and secured the performance rights for ALT to anchor the remaining shows she would produce for the 90th Season at the Showplace. Cox and Gail Drillinger are co-directing the show, and Gail also takes on the leading role of Emily Wheelock Reed. The play is based upon the true story of her life

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