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The English Medieval Mystery Plays are some of the very first recorded examples of theatre after the Dark Ages. Trinity Theatre is delighted to present a performance of six of these plays this April, as we emerge from a sort of “dark ages” of our own.

Even though these plays are some of the oldest surviving dramatic manuscripts, there may be some confusion about them.

So, we thought you might appreciate this handy-dandy introductory guide:

What are they not?

· These are not “whodunit” mysteries a la Agatha Christie or Knives Out.

· These are not somehow stuffy or boring simply because the scripts are so old.

So, then, what are they?

· These are medieval interpretations of Bible stories.

· These showcase a range of moods and styles, from the supernatural to meaningful drama to wacky physical comedy.

In medieval England, mystery plays were first performed inside cathedrals, in part as religious instruction – especially during a time when the literacy level was lower than it is today.

After a while and for a variety of reasons, the plays had to move outdoors. When this move occurred, the plays still honored the biblical source material while also expanding the storylines.

For example, one of the most abidingly popular mystery plays is The Second Shepherds Play, which is almost entirely fictional – and is a comic farce about a sheep-theft that happened to some shepherds on the day that they would learn about the birth of Jesus.

There are surviving manuscripts from at least four geographic areas, including Wakefield, York, and Chester. There are between 24 and 48 extant mystery plays from each of these four regions, spanning the scriptural narrative from Creation to the Last Judgment.

For our Six Medieval Mystery Plays, we will be performing:

Noah

Abraham & Isaac

The Salutation of Elizabeth

The Second Shepherds Play

Lazarus

The Deliverance of Souls

Performances will be held outdoors on Trinity’s campus, in the Great Green Space between the Ozinga Chapel parking lot and the President’s Residence.

Director: Dr. John Sebestyen

Stage Manager: Katie Van Wyhe

Assistant Directors: Ryan Howey & Ryan Van Gilst

Cast:

Production Manager: Sam Jankosky

Production Assistants: Lilli Bruxvoort, Amy Meyrick, & Hailey Piorek

House Manager: Jacob McCleary

Dramaturg: Caleb Last

Scenic Designer/ Master Carpenter: Rick Schuler

Costume Designer: Machaela Whitlock

Assistant Costumer: Ally Eggert

Makeup Designers: Dani Daujatas & Evie Dykhouse

Ensemble: Jacob Contreras, Dani Daujatas, Kyle Donnelly, Evie Dykhouse, Ally Eggert, Ben Friesen, Jochebed Gwamna, Ryan Howey, MJ Huizenga, Adriana Klein, Mariel Martin, Derrieus Pendleton, Tony Reppmann, Abby Tillema, Jake Van Dyke, Ryan Van Gilst

Playwright:

Wakefield & Brome (towns from which our scripts originated)

Admission is free, but space is limited – so you must first reserve your spot by contacting Trinity’s Box Office:

Box.Office@trnty.edu

(708) 293-4537

Performance Dates / Times:

· Thursday, April 22 @ 4pm

· Friday, April 23 @ 4pm

· Friday, April 23 @ 6pm

· Saturday, April 24 @ 2pm

· Saturday, April 24 @ 4pm

The performances will run 90 minutes with no intermission. Masks and physical distancing will be required and enforced. Audience members will be asked to bring their own lawn chair or blanket.

March 31-April 20, 2021 BFA Thesis Exhibition, part of OPUS

The Seerveld Gallery, located in Trinity’s Art and Communication Center, hosts solo and group exhibitions by nationally and internationally recognized artists and designers, as well as Trinity students. It is named in honor of Dr. Cal Seerveld, one of Trinity’s first faculty members.

There will be no classes on Good Friday, April 2. Trinity’s campus offices will also be closed.

At Trinity, OPUS is one of the biggest events of the year. It’s where everyone at the College spends an entire day together celebrating Christian scholarship and seeing all the work and achievements of students in different departments and concentrations. From the arts to the sciences to music to nursing, students showcase their best work during OPUS.

Stay tuned for a schedule of events for OPUS 2021!

ALUMNI GOLF OUTING

Join us for 18 holes of golf, cart, food, and fellowship one of the best public golf facilities in Chicagoland, Balmoral Woods Golf Club. Golfers will compete as a team in a four-person scramble and will have the opportunity to win additional prizes during the round by participating in various hole-specific challenges. Registration includes pre-round driving range and lunch, dinner after the round, gift bag, and 2 drink vouchers on the course.

$125 per golfer or $475 if purchased as a foursome. Registration will remain open until May 28. More details are below.

The annual Alumni Golf Outing provides an opportunity for alumni and friends of Trinity Christian College to come together and enjoy golf and fellowship while supporting the Alumni Scholarship fund, which provides renewable scholarship support for children of alumni who are attending Trinity. Each year up to four $1500 scholarships are awarded to eligible students.

Hotel Information:
Click here for information about area hotels.

Any questions can be directed to alumni@trnty.edu.

Format

Golfers will compete as a team in a four-person scramble and will have the opportunity to win additional prizes during the round by participating in various hole-specific challenges.

A four-person scramble features teams of four players competing against one another. In this format, each team’s players hit from the tee box, then the team members choose the best of the four shots for the next shot. All team members then play the second shot from that location, and again choose the best shot. Play continues in this manner until the hole is completed.

June 9, 2023

Schedule

11:00 AM:
Registration Begins – driving range, putting green and raffle open

11:30 PM:
Lunch available at clubhouse or on course.

12:00 PM:
Shot Gun Start

Post round (approx. 6:00 PM):
Buffet Reception and Raffle

Balmoral Woods Golf Club

Rated as one of the best Public golf facilities in Chicagoland, Balmoral Woods is a “must play” for any golfer. Located on Illinois 394 South, 40 minutes south of “The Loop”, Balmoral Woods is easily accessible from Downtown Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

Balmoral Woods offers a demanding, superbly conditioned, magnificent round of golf. Laid out over 280 acres of wooded, rolling hills, the course is rated as a TOP 10 Public golf facility, Balmoral Woods is a must play in Chicagoland! Opened in 1975, Balmoral Woods has hosted many local and state events and tournaments, and is the annual home of the Will County Amateur Championship

Address

26732 S Balmoral Woods Dr
Crete, IL 60417

Not everyone golfs, and that’s okay. If you’ve ever had an interest in trying to golf, or just want an excuse to get together with some friends or former roommates, this is a great opportunity while supporting a great cause. Or, join us for the dinner buffet and auction starting at 6:00pm and enjoy some weekend fellowship!

Scholarship Donation

The Board of Directors of the Trinity Alumni Association seek to raise money each year to help the children of alumni offset the costs of tuition through scholarship All the funds raised by the outing will go directly to the Alumni Scholarship Fund.

If you are interested in making a one-time or monthly donation to support scholarships for children of alumni, you can make a gift online. Please choose “Alumni Scholarship Fund” as the gift designation option.

Opportunities to contribute to the scholarship fund by way of sponsorships at the event begin at $225. Promote your business, class year or even your name by selecting one of the sponsorship opportunities available for this year. We are also collecting items for an online auction that will be made available to golfers at the event and alumni who cannot attend. Promote your company or donate an item that can help us raise even more money for our students of alumni. Email alumni@trnty.edu if you would like to contribute!

Format & Schedule: Format

Golfers will compete as a team in a four-person scramble and will have the opportunity to win additional prizes during the round by participating in various hole-specific challenges.

A four-person scramble features teams of four players competing against one another. In this format, each team’s players hit from the tee box, then the team members choose the best of the four shots for the next shot. All team members then play the second shot from that location, and again choose the best shot. Play continues in this manner until the hole is completed.

June 9, 2023
Schedule

11:00 AM:
Registration Begins – driving range, putting green and raffle open

11:30 PM:
Lunch available at clubhouse or on course.

12:00 PM:
Shot Gun Start

Post round (approx. 6:00 PM):
Buffet Reception and Raffle
Course: Balmoral Woods Golf Club

Rated as one of the best Public golf facilities in Chicagoland, Balmoral Woods is a “must play” for any golfer. Located on Illinois 394 South, 40 minutes south of “The Loop”, Balmoral Woods is easily accessible from Downtown Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

Balmoral Woods offers a demanding, superbly conditioned, magnificent round of golf. Laid out over 280 acres of wooded, rolling hills, the course is rated as a TOP 10 Public golf facility, Balmoral Woods is a must play in Chicagoland! Opened in 1975, Balmoral Woods has hosted many local and state events and tournaments, and is the annual home of the Will County Amateur Championship

Address

26732 S Balmoral Woods Dr
Crete, IL 60417
Not a golfer?: Not everyone golfs, and that’s okay. If you’ve ever had an interest in trying to golf, or just want an excuse to get together with some friends or former roommates, this is a great opportunity while supporting a great cause. Or, join us for the dinner buffet and auction starting at 6:00pm and enjoy some weekend fellowship!

Scholarship Donation

The Board of Directors of the Trinity Alumni Association seek to raise money each year to help the children of alumni offset the costs of tuition through scholarship All the funds raised by the outing will go directly to the Alumni Scholarship Fund.

If you are interested in making a one-time or monthly donation to support scholarships for children of alumni, you can make a gift online. Please choose “Alumni Scholarship Fund” as the gift designation option.
Become a Sponsor: Opportunities to contribute to the scholarship fund by way of sponsorships at the event begin at $225. Promote your business, class year or even your name by selecting one of the sponsorship opportunities available for this year. We are also collecting items for an online auction that will be made available to golfers at the event and alumni who cannot attend. Promote your company or donate an item that can help us raise even more money for our students of alumni. Email alumni@trnty.edu if you would like to contribute!