The Opera House is home to the very best of community theater and performing arts. The residents of Woodstock and the surrounding communities are fortunate to have a world caliber facility available to the talented musicians, actors, producers and theater buffs who produce entertainment and special events that enrich the lives of everyone in our community. TownSquare Players, Inc. is the oldest active community theater group in McHenry County. Established in 1968 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1973, TSP currently produces two shows per year at the Woodstock Opera House. For information on becoming involved, please visit us at www.tspinc.org The Woodstock Musical Theater Company, founded in 1974, a not-for-profit corporation, is run by a 11 member Board of Directors. The company produces 4 shows a year including the very popular "Nuncrackers" during the Holiday Season. If you would like to become a member of WMTC, you are welcome, whether you want to be on stage or work on one of our many backstage crews. There are no fees or dues and membership lasts as long as you participate. www.woodstocktheatre.com The Woodstock Fine Arts Association is an organization of volunteers in support of the arts & the Opera House. WFAA raises funds for scholarships and Opera House restoration projects. The programming efforts include an annual lecture series of six speaker from October to April. In addition Fine Arts sponsors a school children’s performance series that introduces students throughout the area to the appreciation of the performing arts. Judith Svalander & company presents the annual Nutcracker at the Woodstock Opera House each December. Svalander Concert Dancers features six area professional dancers to- gether with 15 pre-professionals and an array of talented child dancers in this lavish production. Judith Svalander School of Ballet, the official school of the Svalander Concert Dancers uses these professionals on their faculty year-round. A reper- toire of ballet, modern, jazz and character dance can be seen throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin each year as well as performances at the Woodstock Opera House. Founded in 1987, the Woodstock Mozart Festival has deve- loped a reputation for presenting outstanding musicians in imaginative programs & is considered one of the most important summer musical events in the Chicago area. Summer Music Festivals Inc., presents the Woodstock Mozart Festival each year in July & August. Both orchestral and chamber music concerts feature recognized visiting con- ductors and guest artists not only in works of Mozart, but also in selections by other composers. The charm and intimacy of the restored Woodstock Opera House creates an ambiance for a unique listening experience much like those available in small European houses. www.mozartfest.org For more information about the Woodstock Mozart Festival, please contact: Anita Whalen, General Director mozartfest@aol.com