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Theatre at the Center Cancels its 2020 Season due to COVID-19

Theatre at the Center

MUNSTER-

The only professional theatre company in Northwest Indiana, Theatre at the Center, in Munster has canceled its 2020 season due to COVID-19.

The "Times" reports the performing arts theater, which is at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, has called-off all plans in the immediate future to create original theatrical productions.  

Theatre at the Center, is housed in the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts.  It has over 400 seats configured in a tight semi-circular space.  

Marie Forszt, the vice president of marketing & corporate communications of the theater's parent company, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, told the "Times" that the company's highest priority is the safety of its cast, crew, musicians and audience.  She said the company looks forward to returning to its stage, but only when it is safe to do so.  The season cancellation of all productions is effective September 20th.

For more information on obtaining refunds or converting purchases to donations, visit the Theatre at the Center website or call the box office.

 

Sharon Jackson is the local host of "All Things Considered" and a reporter for Lakeshore Public Radio. She has been with 89.1 FM since its launch in 2009. Sharon is also a radio DJ in Chicago, and has been since 2004. In her previous job at Metro Networks/Westwood One, she was heard on am 890 WLS, WGN radio 720 am and am 560 WIND. She has also delivered news and traffic reports on radio stations all over Chicago and the suburbs including 95.9 The River, 98.3 WCCQ and Star 96.7.